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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-02
Fat mer.s mistake.

The fat drummer leaned over the
desk, and grabbing the first piece Of
paper he could lay hands on began to
figure MP his expense account for the
day. The slip happened to be "calr'
blank, and he began pcnciling his
figures in the 800 column. First he
jOtted down l.50 for buggy hire then
10 cents for stamps, S5 cents for car
fare. 1.60 for express charges. Ito for
telegram. 80 cents for trunk straps. 3
cents for paper and quar,er for
messenger. Well. at $3.50 in the morn
ing there was trouble and plenty Of it.
The night clerk supposed. Of course.
that the calls had been left in the ordi-
nary way, and while he was little
surprised that so many guests wanted
to get up at such an unearthly hour.
he told the boys to wake Nos. $50. 10.
30, 100, II, so and 25. That's all
Advertising Suggestions. =.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-02

According to Luther Hickman, State
superintendent of Building and Loan
Associations, the people of his home
town, Warrepsburg, travel extensively.
Yesterday morning a party of them
boarded train to come to Kansas City
to hear grand opera. "The most of the
grips" said Mr.. Hickman, who was on
the train, "were plastered with hotel
stickers from many parts of the world.
A travelling man who saw the stickers
took the members of the party to be
grand opera singers. Say he said to
me, how does it happen that this
troupe is getting on at this town.
They sang here last night 1 replied.
That's Scott, the baritone ASK him
how he likes Warrensburg,' / added,
pointing to a big man. The travelling
man approached the fellow l pointed
out and asked: Mr.. Scott, how does
it come that you folk stop at Warrens-
burg? Why, that is where we live
replied the man, who was Warrens-
burg merchant. The travelling man
rode the rest of the way to Kansas
City in the smoker. kansas City
Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-02

III any NJ. r. desirous of putting a
question Of humorous character and
yet appropriate to the penitential sea-
son. through which We are-or are
supposed to bc-passing? The ques-
lion must be framed thus: whether
there is still IN existence an official
known as the Kings Cockcrower;
whether he discharges his duties faith.
fully ana what are the emoluments
appertalning to the oiiiceg' A contrib
utoq to the currentaNotes aud Queries
seeks for information concerning this
parsonage, whose alleged function il
was to crow every night during Lent
London News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-02

The following is a translation by
Commercial Intelligence, London. from
report by the Austro- Hungarian Con-
sui at Cairo: Among commercial trsy5-
elers engaged here during the 1904
season the Germans were far superior
in number Some sixty per cent. rep
resented German firms, next being
Italian houses with fifteen per cent
From seven to eight per cent fell to
the share Of French firms. between six
and seven to that of Austro- Hunea-
rian, nearly six to that Of Swiss, and
only about four to that Of English.
But, then. the German travellers are
not only numerically preponderant. but
taken on the average they are smarter
and more skilful than their COMPETE
tors. No trip is too troublesome for
them-no season too unfavorable. In
every way they are most keenly alive
to the interests Of their firms Not
only do they control all districts where
there is competition, but also buy up
samples Of competing goods which
their firms thea initiate for the most
part more cheaply."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-02

Warts and moles are regarded as
dangerous by Philadelphia physi-
clan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
CRUSHED TO DEATH
Negro Met Fearful Death
Yesterday Morning by
Being Run-0ver.

A distressing accident to a colored
employee of the Raleigh Electric Com
pany occurred yesterday morning on
West street, near the power house of
the company. Chris II. Rogers, a ne
gro, was attempting to run a tower
track car to the power house, from
Hillsboro street, but the momentum of
the car, going down hill, was too
great, he jumped, and fell in front of
the car, dying within ten minutes.
Rogers had been working With the
tower car on the trolley near the cap
itol, and when it was returned to West
street, superintendent Scanlon, of the
Electric Company, told the colored
man to wait there until he could des-
patch a car to tow the tower car to
the car barn, but the man thought to
carry the car down himself, and when
he was half way from HillSboro street
to the barn the car being without
brakes, was beyond his control, and
seeing that it would crash into the
doors of the building he jumped He
unfortunately fell in front of the car,
and was crushed horribly, dying ten
minutes later.
Rogers was a highly respected ne
gro, and was Worshipful Master of
Excelsior Lodge. He was also secre-
tary of the First Baptist church Sun
day school, colored The funeral will
be held from the colored First Baptist
church tomorrow afternoon at 400
O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
LIST OF DELEGATES
To Southern Conference
in Chattanooga Nov.
9th.

Governor Glenn yesterday appoint
ed delegates to the Southern Confer
ence on immigration and Quarantine
which will be held in Chattanooga
Tenn, November 9th and 10th.
The object of the conference is to
promote the general welfare of the
South by regulating as we'll as en-
couraging immigration, and to discuss
the best methods of quarantine to pre-
vent commercial catastrophies should
there be another epidemic of yellow
fever next year.
The delegates are as follows:
d. E. Hudgins. Marion; ]. B. Leigh
Elizabeth City; E. F. Lowe, Elizabeth
City; w. d. Grimes, Washington; A
NJ Dumay, Washington; j. p. Kerr
Asheville; ]. r. Mann, Marshall; A.
w. Haywood Haw River; B. S. Roys-
ter, Oxford; r. w. Lassiter. Oxford
j. J. Laughinghouse, Greenville; Fred
New Bern; P. H. Hanes, Winston;
]. C. Buxton, Winston; ]. S. Kuyken-
dali, Greensboro; G. r. Hoey, Shelby;
r. S. Reinhardt, Lincolnton; r. M.
Miller, Jr., Charlotte; A. H. Boyden,
Salisbury; n. III. Smith, Fayetteville;
Is. r. MacKethan, Fayetteville; r. V.
Houston, Monroe; o. P. Heath, Mon
roe; j. ID. Leak, @WadeSbOro; Il. L..
Caudle, Wadesboro; Claude Kitchin,
Scotland Neck; T. S. Rollins, Asheville;
c. w. Harris, Dillsboro; A. c. Avery,
Jr.. MOrganton; ]. C. Steele, States
vile; J. r. Young, Raleigh; j. /. john
son, Raleigh; S. L. Patterson. Raleigh;
L. K Bruner, Raleigh; w. B. Cooper,
Wilmington; A. M. Waddill, Whining
ton; Hugh MacRae, Wilmington; G.
B. Aycock, Goldsboro; Geo. +. Hood,
Goldsboro; w. y. Everett, Rocking
ham; j. f. Bruton, Wilson: Calvin
Woodland, Wilson; F. A. Woodland,
Wilson; D. A. Tompkins, Charlotte;
c. H. Gattis, Raleigh; w. L. Thorpe.
Rocky Mount; Thos. III. Battle, Rocky
Mount: j. C. Braswell, Rocky Mount;
j. s.. Cunningham. Cuninghams; E. A.
Olds, Raleigh; w. A. Conley, Marion;
o. b. Eaton, Winston; S. S. McNinch.
Charlotte; r. L. Crawford, Salisbury;
G.. w. Hinshaw, Winston; I. ]. Muir
ply Greensboro; w. w. Nftchin,
Roxboro; g. B. Patterson, Maxton;
Robt. n. Page, Biscoe; F. M. Simmons
Raleigh; L. S. Overman, Salisbury;
Jas. NJ Gudger, Asheville; E. W. Pou
Smithfield; c.. H. Small, Washington;
A. r. Thomas, New Bern; j. L. Brit
tain, Asheboro; r. A. McCoin, Hen
derson; A. C. Zollicoffer, Henderson;
H. c. Ewart, Hendersonville; w. A.
Smith. Hendersonville: w. p. Roberts,
Gatesville; II. r. Scott, Reidsville;
A. ID. Ivie, Leaksville; J. A. Long RoX-
boro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
Miss Edna Watson's Funeral.

The funeral services of the late Miss
Edna Erie Watson were conducted
yesterday morning at IL O'Clock from
the First Baptist church, by Rev. w.
c. Tyree, the pastor. A large num-
Der of friends were in attendance,
and there were many lovely floral
tributes Miss Ellen Durham sang a
solo with soft and impressive feeling.
At the close of the church services
the body was taken to lakewood ceme-
terry, the pail bearers being Messrs. w.
ID. Briggs. M. w. Crockef. Charles U.
Harris, o. K. Upchurch, Cleve Wilder.
j. N. Pollard, S. Tucker and M. S.
Elliott In the services at the grave
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Martin, Miss
Mary Ray, Mr.. F. Fl. Briggs and Mrs.
James Briggs. sang peace, Perfect
Peace" and Nov the Day is Ended. =
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
MRS. w. III. PAYLOR DEAD.
Passing Away of Daughter of Mr.. w
j. Angler, of Raleigh.

Mrs. w. II. Paylor, daughter of Mr..
w. ]. Angler, of Raleigh, died in
Pittsboro Monday morning at three
o'clock. She had been sick about
eight months.
Mrs. Paylor left two children, nus
band and many friends and relatives
10 mourn her loss. She was twenty
nine years and four months old, and
was educated at the d. and p. lnstltu-
ton at Raleigh, and was also stu
dent at the d. and d. Institution a
Washington City.
She was buried from the Episcopal
church at Pittsboro on "Wednesday
morning and in her death most
highly esteemed woman has passed
away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
To Drive Out Malaria And Build Up
The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. You
know what you are taking. The
formula is plainly printed on every
bottle, showing it is simply Quinine
and Iron in a tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out the malaria and
enc Iron builds up the system. Sold
by all dealers for 27 years. Price SO
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
NEGRESS CONVICT ESCAPES.
Skips Out From the Stale Farm ii
Halifax.

On October 18th, 1905, Annie Bran
don, negro woman about twenty
five years old, sentenced to the State )
Prison from Gates county in Septem-
Der, 1891, for a term of twenty-five
years for murder, made her escape
from the State farm in Halifax
county.
For her capture we will pay re-
ward of $1,000 and all necessary ex-
penSeS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

| the most particular at prices within
the reach of all purses-35c. by easy
steps to $3.50.
A PURCHASE OF BLACK PETIT
COATS.
We were much impressed with the
| superior values of these petticOatS and
firmly believe that you will be like
wise SO impressed.
New Taffeta Silk PetticOats, rufflctl
flounces with dust ruffle, in plain
colors, Black and White, 5000, $1,000
and $500.
Black Mohair Skirts with silk
flOunce and ruffies, $3.50.
MOire and French Saline PetticOats,
$1.OO, SIPS to $3.50.
SPECIAL SALE OF SILK FLAGS.
American Silk Flags mounted on
ebonized sticks with gilded arrow
heads, all sizes, 5, 10, %, soc. and
81. 90.
The Presidents Official Flag, all
silk and mounted, as above, 10, %
and soc.
LADIES' FALL SUITINGS.
We are now i'm shape to put you in
the way of getting the most stylish
Autumn Dress Goods for the least
expenditure of money.
Scotch Mixtures in varied assOrt-
mcnt of combined cOlors, soc.
CheviOts, SergeS, MohairS and
MaIrose and Panamas, so, 75c. $1.O0.
BroadclOths in the most desirable
shades, $1.OO and $50.
THE NEW FALL WAISTS.
The Fall stocks are i'm and being
shown in all their alluring freshness
and beauty. The first choice is Of
value-yOu get the most advanced
ideas and best pick.
Taffeta Silk Waists, i'm plain cOlOrs
and plaids, Black and White, $500
and $3.50.
Wool Waists, i'm the newest weaves,
for women's waist wear, $500 and
$3.50.
NEW SILK AND LEATHER BELTS.
The Perfection-F Form Leather Belts,
as the name implies, fits without a
wrinkle. They come in Dress Calf,
OOze Calf, Patent Leather and Seal
Grain, at soc.
Tafeta Silk Girdle Belts, plain and
shirred, also Broadtail Velvet Belts,
for soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
HICKS
.Capudjne
Cures
Cures
BAD COLDS

BAD COLDS
and HEADACHES.
A large dose taken when
retiring will break up
q fresh cold by morning.
A dose every 3 hours during
day will cure any cold.
AT ALL DRUG STORES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE OR LEASE

VIII sell or lease to a quick buyer
the Hartford Herald, located in the
town of Murfreesboro, N. c., and
the only paper in Hartford County.
Paper has been running only nine
months and has circulation of $50
and good advertising patronage.
Write at once to Paul Scarborough,
Editor Southeast Virginian, Frank
lin Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
TEAMS WANTED
GRADING Il

GRADING TEAMS WANTED
Wanted ten or more mule or horse
teams on grading work in Glen
wood, adjoining Raleigh; wages
1926 per day. Apply on premises or
at office of undersigned. Albert l..
Murray, manager, Tucker Building.
10-l7-t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
WANTED IMMEDIATELY-THREE

or four class carpenters who are
capable of doing best inside finish.
Will have or weeks work Adj
dress, stating experience and pay
wanted carpenter" care News and
Observer, Raleigh, N. C.
10-712t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALEM PER-
feet running order. c. II. Turner,
Henderson, n. G.
10-17-7t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
WANTED-S19.5O

Ter week, non-union, permanent po-
sitions to competent men: strike on.
Call or address Chicago Typothetae,
1914 Monadock Block Chicago.
9-19-14t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

YOUNG MAN OF FOUR YEARS EN-
perience wants position in store.
Best references. Address. X, care
News and Observer. 10-19-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

Ours are the largest green houses
in the South. All phones lag. }. L.
O'Quinn & Co., Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

Place your orders early for choice
cut flowers with J. L. O'Quinn & Co.,
Raleigh. All phones 149.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

Mr.. G.. n Emmett, of New Bern was
a guest at the home of Rev. F. a.
Bishop yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

Place your orders early for choice
cut flowers with j. T.. O'Quinn & Co.,
Raleigh. All phones 149.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
IMPROVE YOUR SOIL BY THE USE

IMPROVE YUUK SOII BY The USE
of Ground Phosphate Lime. 80 to
IS per cent. Carbinate of Lime with
considerable high grade Phosphoric
Rock ground with it; good for all
crops. For prices, address B. T..
KEITH Wilmington, N. C. 10-S-1m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
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Driving Homo II: Facts

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
THE Y-TO-WEAR GAR
MENTS

THE READY-TO-WEAR GAR
MENTS.
The New Style Costumes, Coat
Suits, Skirts, Waists, Jackets-alI
possess n distinctive charm.
Costumes, $27.50 to $500.
TaiIor-Made Suits. $14.OO to $500.
Skirts, $500 to $3.50.
Waists, S1OO to $1,000.
CLEAN COTTON FILLED COM
FORTS.
These items will interest," You just
at this time. The winter showing is
at, its very best. The prices are 15c..
81 90. SIPS, $50 and $500.
The EiderdoWn and I.iede;ONRl
Quilts run from $3.50 to $12.5e.
THE STOCKING STOCK INVITES
YOU.
Good, honest stockings. Mind you
it doesn't pay to buy the other kind.
the good sorts only cost Il little more.
a fortunate purchase places as in
possession Of one of the best bargains
this store has yet offered. just 3S
dozens of Mems Striped and Fancy
Embroidered Half HOse-all good
quarter values-for t5c.
MEMS FANCY NECKWEAR.
A new swell line of Mems Fall style
Necllwear-fOur-in Hands. i'm Silk.
Popiin, Repro Silk, Barathea and
BrOcade TwilIS i'm the latest cOnceitS;
made from dollar silks and usually
soc, they are the best values you ever
saw. For quick sale they are
marked csc.
BLANKET TIME AND BLANKET
NEWS.
We think we own Blankets as
cheap as anybody, and we are willing
to sell them on a very reasonable
margin OF profit. Pay you to investi-
gate.
a full supply OF Good. Heavy Cot
ton Blankets, bought at old prices
they will be sold the same way. The
colors are White, Tan and Gray with
fancy bOrders-have wool finish
6Oc., 75c., 500 and $50.
INFANTS SILK CAPS.
We carry the largest stock of dainty
headWear for babies i'm the city.
Variety enough to cover the wants of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

PRINTER WANTED-WANTE A
straight compositor with some ex-
perience on job press. Write at
once, stating terms, to Paul Scar
borough, Franklin. Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH DAILY.
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Forecast for North Carolina: Part
ly cloudy Saturday; much colder in
eastern portion; fresh northwest to
north winds.
The Weather Yesterday.
Maximum temperature, 80; mini
mum temperature, co. total precipi-
tation, .32.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21

LOST: AT FAIR GROUNDS ON
Thursday gold belt pin in the shape
of a buckle. Liberal reward for re-
turn to this office. 2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-21
BLANKET TIME AND BLANKET
NEWS
INFANTS SILK CAPS.

We carry the largest stock of dainty
headWear for babies i'm the city.
Variety enough to cover the wants of
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
DoubtfuI Compliment.

"My dear, have great compliment
for YOU" said the Boston man to his
New York niece, who was paying a
months visit and attending many
serious entertainments.
"a compliment" and the pretty eye
brows were raised incredulously.
YES" said her uncle, cordially.
Professor Mildew said he noticed you
particularly at the reception Monday
afternoon, and he thought you had a
most intelligent face"
There aunty," said the frivolous
young person, turning reproachful eyes
on her relative. 81 told you | looked
like perfect trump in that brown
dress, but you said | didn't! You see
what he thought, don't you? He
couldn't think oS another thing to
say!"-Youth's Companion.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
Her Company Voice.

"Who is that in the parlor, Nellie"'
asked the little sister.
20, yes, there must be some one
else" rejoined the little girl, for
mama has her company voice on"
1t was little squib under the head
ing of Fun, which member of the
family read aloud from the paper. The
circle about the table who heard it
smiled, and one said, That's a good
joke" But a more thoughtful mem
ber turned it over in her mind. She
was the mother, and she admitted to
herself that it was more than good
joke-that in many instances it was
sober truth.
1t came home to her heart with great
significance, for she acknowledged to
herself that "the company voice" was
entirely too often put on when in the
presence of those outside the home cir
Gle. We wish to appear at our best be-
fore those whose good opinions we de-
sire to gain. But with those who love
us how often we speak in irritable,
harsh, quick nes.-Eyangelist.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22

whose copious potations during the
early part of the evening made him an
easy prey. His eyes seemed heavy.
and an overpowering desire to sleep
seized him. A moment he struggled
against the feeling, then surrendering
to it entirely, his face fell forward
on his hands, which lay upon the
table.
Pompon jumped up quickly and, seiz-
ing the man, shook him to make sure
of the depth of his slumbers. There
was no response. HE will sleep thus
for "a hours. Let us hasten, though"
A table and bench were first placed
in front of the door leading out Of
the room into the other part of the
house, SO that they would have time
to leave in case any one approached
from that direction. The other door
was fastened, and the curtain drawn.
Pompon, then taking a small dagger,
knelt down beside the hearth, and
counting the row of bricks until he
came to the middle one, carefully dug
away all the accumulated dust and
dirt, and gently pried the brick from
its place. Beneath it was seen small
iron ring, which he seized. 1t gave
readily, and could be pulled out about
an inch. This evidently withdrew
some hidden bolt, for when he eau
tiously bore the weight of his foot on
one extremity of the huge stone, it
turned slowly on an unseen axis, ono
end rising into the air while the other
disappeared in a large space below.
Bending down, Pompon found cavity
corresponding in width and length to
the stone and about four feet in depth.
By lying ON the floor and stretching
over the hole, he was able to feel the
contents. A smothered exclamation Of
joy passed his lips, as he tossed to the
floor bag of money, and soon after
feeling around more carefully in the
opening, he found another.
What say you now, mon ami?" he
cried joyfully. did l not say M. Fou-
quet (Heaven rest his soul!) was faith
full to them who served him faithfully?
Here are the 1000 pistoles."
They placed the money on the table,
and swung the stone back to its normal
position. Pompan then handed the
bags to Tonti, and urged him to go
ahead of him to the place where their
animals had been left, saying that he
would remain behind and attend to
the unbarricading of the door and yet
overtake him before he had his horse
united.
Tonti did as suggested leaving POM
pom in the room. No sooner had he
gone than Pompon approached the
slumbering landlord and, turning his
face toward the light, examined ii
closely. AS he did so, look OF
awakened recognition was confirmed,
and Pompon's eyes became smaller
and glittered with a strange enven-
omed look of hatred like snake about
to strike. With deft fingers he
searched the clothes of his victim, but
it was not for robbery, for he left the
bag of money he found there; some-
thing else was the object of his search.
ITO Be Continued
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-06-22
CHAPTER Nv.

SHOWS HOW MINE HOST OF THE
STRIPED ASS" TREATED HIS
GUESTS, AND HOW HIS PUNISH
MENT WAS MADE TO FIT HIS
CRIME.
1t wanted but few minutes to eight
the same evening when the figure of
Tonti might have been observed rid
ing slowly along near the bank of the
Seine. He walked his horse as though
he were in no hurry and his ride were
without an object. When opposite lie
Peat Neuf, he halted and watched for
q moment the group of idlers gathered
about the equestrian statue of King
Henry in the center of the bridge,
who were leaning over the parapet and
engaged in bandying jests with the
boatmen passing beneath the arch es.
Having seemingly gained all the
amusement possible from a contempla-
ton of this spectacle, Tonti soon re-
sumed his journey, turning off in a
short time from the river bank and
threading his way through various
osS-streetS until he reached the Rue
St Honore. Following this thorough
fare as far as the city gate, he stopped
his horse in the shelter of the wall OF
Les Capucins, to await his companion.
In q moment or two he beheld a
sight that made it hard for his mirth-
loving nature to keep itself within
bounds. A small white ass came amb-
ling along and passed him, carrying a
very fat, unwieldly-formed monk of
the franciscan order clad in gray
cowl, girdle, and sandals. His monk
ship apparently had not been astride
an animal for long time, and such
were the evident signs of discomfort
op his face that one instantly sur
missed that he was undergoing a pen
ance of some sort. He made no at
tempt to guide the ass, but sat hold
ing on helplessly to the rope that
served as rein and bride. The gate
was not yet closed for the night, so