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The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The agricultural papers are prompting
the farmers of Maine to give more at
tention to the raising of oats, coDtending
that our farmers should raise more of
the grain needed in their dairy business.
Latterly they have been dropping away
from the practice of raising grain, till
now there is but little grown. Why
waste time and money in hauling grain
from the cities and villages, when 1t can
be easily cultivated and raised at home !?
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

ings directly in its rear. also the tene-
meDt house at the rear Of the other end
of the tract. The use of the two rights
OF way, which he has IN common with
the town, permit him access to these
buildings The heavy lines shown in
the plan are the outlines Of the pro-
posed Municipal Building under consid-
GRAFTON at one time, but later il was
thought best to locate the building with
its longest dimension running back
from the street u the river. Under
either proposition, however, the con-
ditions are such that ample open area is
controlled on both sides Of the propo sed
building.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The elections in Augusta, Belfast and
Bangor on Monday, resulted in the cleo
ton of Democratic mayors in each case.
In Augusta, Frederick W. Plaisted re
ceived 1927 votes to 1877 cast for his
opponent, Chas. e. Purinton, and the
msjorities in the other two cities were
sufficiently substantial. The Democrats
also secured majority of the aldermen
In each of the three cities mentioned.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

In the death of Miss Susan B. Anthc-
ny, that occurred in Rochester, N. Y,
Monday, the cause of woman suffrage
sustains the loss Of its leading advocate.
She gave her time, her talents, and her
substance to the cause she 80 dearly
loved Her age was Sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

New Jersey now has about $4,000 far
mers, yet they are only represented by
one of their occupation in the Legisla-
ture. The State OF Maine was repre-
sented in the last Legislature by forty
five farmers. Some of the farmers had
other occupations as side issues.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
Gard of Thanks.

We hope by this means to reach all Of
the many people who rendered so much
aid to my daughter during her Illness
and were so kind aud thoughtful at the
the time Of her death. We wish to as
sure them all OF our appreciation of their
kind offices and to thank them for the
beautiful floral tributes.
WILLIS REED AND FAMILY.
Skowhegan, March 10, 1906.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The city of Gardiner is making an
heroic effort to establish another shoe
factory there, utilizing the abandoned
Holmes foundry buildings. A big i'm
petus has already been given to the
value of real estate in that city, and sew
eral OF the vacant stores have been leas-
ed Gardiner is place OF pluck and en-
terprise.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

After all these years, they have start
ed in at Litchfield to make arrangements
to erect a soldiers monument. The
hope is expressed that the monument be
erected in time for the surviving Grand
Army Boys of Litchfield TO see it.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Gen. o o. Howard is to deliver the
Memorial day Grafton at Togus Nation
al Home, this year. He is the only sur
viving general who was in command of
an army during the civil war, and was
the first colonel OF the Third Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The Edwin G. Burleigh Pavilion at
Augusta, on the old arsenal grounds,
will be ready for the insane patients
about the let of May. 1t will accommo-
date some Us patients of a mild class.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Those who have been kept from eat
ing crauberries on account Of the high
price, are not very much Jared by the
Information recently given, that there is
poison 10 cranberres.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Allowing woman who is on trial for
red-handed murder TO provide lunch
for the jury sitting on her case, Is the
kindly fellowship they have In Kennebec
county.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Mar. 20, Skowhegan Sorosis.
Mar. I'll, Skowhegan Grange.
Mar. %, Town improvement Society.
Mar IS, Skowhegan Woman's Club.
Apr. 2, Adjourned Town Meeting.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

While in some parts Of China the
celestials are threatening to bundle
foreigners, and especially Americans,
out of the country, in Msuchuria they
are turning temples Into schools, il
which American methods of education
are followed. Ia one Manchuria city
there is a school of this character for
girls, which is conducted In a Confuciaa
temple, and the chief magistrate Of the
district "has ordered a memorial to be
cree ed to the late Rev. John Mclntyre
of the Scotch Presbyterian church, who
served the best years of his life in the
Manchurau mission tield.' What 8
queer and contradictory people are the
Chinese.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The total indebtedness of the United
States is 81, 2S4, 461, Alb. With this debt
1t would seem quite necessary to con.
tinue the revenue derived from the tariff.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS; The 70 :
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry.
Holet-Joseph E Wilson to E Hyde.
Madison-E A Merrimsn to Mabel 5
Carpenter; Elmer f Greenwood to A NJ
Percival; A 2 Benjamin to r S McKeu-
ney; S II Williams ct al to Emms F Per-
klns.
Palmyre-Lore1z D Collsmore to
Libbeus COllamore ct al.
Athens-John Ware to Athens Grange
Of II, $3.50.
Mercer-S5ephen Tibbetts to Lee
Johnson, $780,
Falrfield-Chas Choate to Crosby
Mercantile Co, $500; Martha j r &C It
al to Alexander Peletier.
Ansor-Alden Getchell to z Z Hes ;
David p Abbott to Havana Spencer, $50
Fannie Hilton to Maude NJ Emery.
Cornvillo-Julia a Crawford TO c
Kinsman, $500.
Norridgewock-Geo W A Holt TO !
A. Jscquith Rhoda A Paine to Asa
NJ Gilman; Anthony Simpson TO A +
futile; Anthony Simpson to Plummef
Butler.
Hartlsnd-Beri F Fairbrother to A &
Il L E Libby.
ST. Albaus-Frank L Griffith to Jer-
ME L Chids.
skoW hegsn-Albert J Libby to Cha;
A Day.
Solor-Wm II Ward to Geo 7 McKen-
ney, 800; w A r Heald to Geo 7 Me
Kenney, $40; Asa Walker ct 81 10 John
Tuscan.
Smithfied-Wm Il futile to Byron
Lambert ct al.
observation-disclosures Wymsn to Chss
A Bray, $500; Simeon Rasford TO y "
Barley; 5 Nj Raymond to Chas A Wal
ker.
Embden-Henry Merry to Fred II
Pease; Fred H Pease to F Heath + {
Trip ct al to Roh't Baird sl4O0.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
TO cURrA coID IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUINISE Tablets.
All druggist refund the money II IL fails To cure.
lyl6 e. W Groves signature Is on each box. 2oc.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Mary OF our best home ties iook very
much like mother APRON sirlrgs
LzziueSs ISM exactly ctlme-but i, IS
The next thug TO il.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

A man who gets what he deserves has
his troubles.
If you would be respected and happy
mind your own business.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Macy a worthless man has good dis
position.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Only five more days OF winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
March Probate.

Continued on Seventh Page
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
Published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me,
BY ELMER E. MCNEELIE.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
f,ne YEAR ......Si.5o Six months, 7bc.
Three months, ..............38o.
Ri75 will be charged IL not paid until end of year
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
COMING EVENTS.

ENTERED As SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15
Church Notes.

GEoY COVER.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Another ballot was of course neces
sary and resulted in the reelection of A.
II Wyman for third selectman as fol-
lows:
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Total for Wyman, at
Deducted from Wyman vote by or
der Of the meeting, on the supposition
that each package represented one vote 3
Nat vote ~ II Woman o7A
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

The Good VIII Cub vill meet with Mrs
Frank Steward on Cataen avenue Hext Mon
day afternoon.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

did-week prayer meeting this evening at
The Somerset reporter., 1906-03-15

Whole number of separate votes for
A. II. Wyman, az
One package of two votes for Wy
man, evidently cast by one person,
One package of three votes for Wy
man, evidently cast by one person, 3
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
TIE MONUMENT.

AT a meeting Of the Monument
Executive Committee held at
at the ReCtOry on Saturday, MAY
5, 1906, the following committees
were appointed to. raise money
for the monument.by solicitation
or any way they may see fit:
Bohannon-Miss Martha Min
ter, assisted by Misses Lilly White,
Helen Freeman, Lizzie White,
Bernice Machen and Mrs. Jennie
Walker.
ST. Paul's - Miss Eva Armis-
tead, assisted by Misses Susie
Williams. Hattie Jarvis. Mary L.
iludgins, Matte Hudgins, Belle
and Mrs. Nora c.
Brooks.
Beulah-Mrs. Orretta Billups,
assisted by Miss Ida Hudgins,
Miss Carrie White, Miss Laura
Mrs. Emma Thomas.
AIrA Mary Spow and Mrs. Lou
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
LANE-DIGGS CAMP.

The Rev. Richard Ferguson
will address the Lane-Diggs
Camp, c. v, at Mathews Court
House on Saturday, May II, at
2:3o p. Nj. The ladies of the
camp daughters and wives of
veterans) will sell refreshments
for the benefit of the Confederate
Monument to be erected at
Mathews Court House at some
future day. Confederate soldiers
come and hear Brother Fergu-
sons address on the " Battle of
Gettysburg." Come if you wish
to see an old veteran who
charged with Pickctt's men. The
public most cordially invited.
A. II. Williams, Com.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
NOTICE..

Public School House to be built at
Cat Tail Branch, near Baptist Church:
House to be 22x42, 10 foot corner post,
stills 6xS, plates, 4x6, corner posts 4x6,
window and door posts AKA, sleepers
2x9, joist 2X8, rafters 2x6. A girder on
center sill same size of other stills. All
framing to be 10 inches on center ex-
cept rafters, , feet, windows,
w outdoors, two rooms,
to be divided by large
door 10 feet wide, feet high to be
raised by weights and pulleys. Win
dows to be 18ft 10x14, box frames with
weights, cords and pulleys complete,
sash 15S inches thick, doors 2 lOx
6.1O rs. The window and door
frames to be all heart, 13s cas-
ings, 5 inches wide, stills to be full
width in one piece only, floor to be
inch tongue and grooved, bright sap.
The house to be ceiled all inside. Inside
wall to be wainscoated up. feet high,
Il black board in each room 4x22 feet,
remaining portion to be ceiled dag
onally and moulded, ceiling to be Is
bright sap tongued and grooved. The
flooring TO be laid with a nail in each
plank in each sleeper, TO be sheathed
solid, projecting boxing, to be shiug-
led with No. l 6x20 heart cyprus
shingles. To be underpinned with
good hard bricks with good mortar
made of lime and sand, to be 20 inches
high from ground to bottom of sill
nearest point. All of framing to be
good merchantablc lumber, corner
boards all heart double corner, 4inches
wide, weather boarding good clear
merchantable lumber, 2 inches wide
to show inches to weather. All work
to be done in neat workman like
manner, (house completely The Board
reserves the right 10 accept or reject
any bids. Sealed proposals solicited.
]. T. Christian, Piankitank District,
Blakes, Va.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The commencement exercises OF
the Port Haywood Academy will
be held on May II, and IS. The
PLAID, The Courtship of Miles
Standish," the snyposis of which
appeared i'll fhe JOURAL last week
will be given on the first night.
Should this prove an unfavorable
night the play will be repeated
on Saturday night. On the
second night will be the regular
commencement exercises. Both
programs will begin as near s
O'Clock as possible. Seats re-
served for the parents of scholars
until a quarter of eight. Refresh
ments served after exercises of
each night. For further particu-
lars see last weeks JOURNAL
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10

Mrs. Floyd Knight of Newport
News IS the guest of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Knight,
Mr.. Mason Hudgins OF Newport
News is spending some time with
parents and friends of this
vicinity.
Mr.. Oscar Hudgins who suffer-
ed serious injuries some few
weeks back, continues to improve
and is reported to be very bright
and cheerful.
Mrs. John Hughes and little
daughter Earlyene, Of Newport
News are the guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Hud-
gins.
Mr.. Luther Hudgins who has
been spending a week with his
family left Saturday for Norfolk
to resume his duties.
A Subscriber.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
The Oysters Worries.

Do you worry? Do you suffer
little things to worry you? Of
course you do, if you are human,
and the circulation of the Times
Dispatch, widely distributed as it
is. does not extend beyond the
boundaries of this terrestrial
globe. Therefore, dear reader,
we know you are human, and it
IS human to worry.
But learn a lesson Of the oyster.
We have never regarded the
oyster as a nervous organism.
To the contrary, the oyster has
always seemed to us to be pecu-
liarly selfcomposed, amiable, and
placid. 1t would be hard for us
even to imagine an oyster with a
case of fidgets, even when the
unlawful dredger is prowling
around. Whether resting at the
bottom of the bay, taking its
meals in bed. or lying down be-
hind the counter, ready to be
butchered, the oyster appears to
be entirely free from care and to
take no thought for the morrow.
1t certainly does not prowl around
like crabs and sharks, hunting for
trouble.
And yet scientists tell us that
the oyster has its worries. Any
foreign substance, even a grain of
sand, entering the shell of an
oyster, will irritate and worry the
occupant But what does an
oyster do with its worries? Does
1t jump about and rear and charge
and make ado? Not bit of it
In its own calm and philosophic
way, it stops the irritation by
the irritant with the
substance out Of which the shell
is made.
And the worry ceases, and a
pearl is formed.
Hurrah for the oyster and its
philosophy! What a blessed
thing it would be if all of us fret
ters would adopt the oysters way
and turn our worries into jewels!
How character would sparkle
with these ornaments of its own
Observation-Disclosures.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
A CREDIT TO MATHEWS

Miss Marion Forrest. a daugh-
ter of Mr.. Robert II. Forrest Of
Foster. has acquitted herself
honorably at the examination
she has gone through at the
Southern Shorthand Business
University of Norfolk. The fol-
lowing table will show the
result:
First Examination on
Rules and Principles. 100 per cent
Second Examination con
Rules and Principles. 9S per cent
Third Examination on
"Contractions and Expe-
dients "....... .........1O0 per cent
Fourth Examination on
"Word Signs. ..... % per cen;
Typewriting Manual.....1O0 per cent
Miss Forrest is a native OF
Mathews and is a young lady
we'll known in the vicinity of
Foster. We think she should be
congratulated on the report and
we take pleasure in doing so. May
she have a long and useful career.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
CENTRAL'S ENTERTAINMENT.
A Large Crowd, FirSt-claSS Talent
and Pleasure in Abundance.

anu 1CdSulC III AUuliudEIC.
The entertainment at the Court
House was an exceedingly bright
and interesting event. The audi
ence was good. The amount
realized for the rebuilding fund
of the Central NJ. L. Church was
SIS. Refreshments were served
after the entertainment was gone
through with. The programme
follows:
!. Chorus. "Old Kentucky Home"
,. Piano Duet. By Misses Coleman
and Billiard
5. Recitation. By Miss Respass.
4. Angels Serenadc. BY Miss Lee
Cato and DR.. Hoskins.
;. Piano Solo. BY Miss billiard.
Vocal Duet. By Judge and Miss
Garnett.
Z. Violin Solo. BY Miss LeCato.
8. Kentucky Babe" BY Mathews
Quartet.
9. Piano Solo. BY Miss Jones.
10. Recitation. BY Miss Respass.
IL. vocal 500. 10y MISS GaTnett.
u. Banjo Selection. By DR.. Hoskins.
Is. Violin Selection. BY Judge Gar
nett.
II. sleep in the Deep" BY Math-
ews Quartet.
IS. F1orodOra. DR.. Marchant and
Miss LeCatO, DR. Walden and Miss
Jones, DR.. Hoskins and Mrs.
White, Mr.. Jam es and Miss Bur
ton.
10. Piano Solo. By Miss Coleman.
Il. Selection.
IS. ''GooG-bye, Sweet Marie"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
DISTURBED THE coNeaEeAr,on.

The person who disturbed the con-
Sregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy a bottle
OF toleyss Honey and Tar.--For sale
bit $. E. Sichardson. -
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL.

Roll of Honor for the week
ending April 27:-John BROMLEY
Curtis Hudgins, Arnold Hurst,
Lester Smith, Ellwood Thomas,
Carlton Thomas, George Arimis-
stead, Edna Armistead, Column
bia Borum, Mary Hudgins, Sal
dee Ripley Ruby Ripley, Saidee
Smith. Roll of Honor for the
week ending May 4:-John
Btownley, Harold Burroughs,
Curtis Hudgins, Arnold Hurst,
John Miller, Lester Smith, Carl
ton Thomas, Edna Armistead,
Columbia Borum, Mary Hudgins,
Saidee Ripley, Ruby Ripley, Sal
dee Smith, May Smith. Those
entitled to Certificate of Merit
are:-Saidee Ripley,John Brown
ley, Curtis Hudgins. Carlton
Thomas, Columbia Borum.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
SERVICES AT CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
IN MATHEWS.

Westville,
First and Third Sundays, IL A. NJ.
Holly Grove,
Second and Fourth Sundays, IL A. NJ.
Oak Grove,
First and Third Sundays, 3 p. NJ.
Night services alternating at
the three churches.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10

All transient advertisements will hc
charged for NJ the rate of so cts. per
snch for the FIRST insertion, 5 cts. per
Sach COR each subsequent Insertion
- ben no change is made.
Obituaries and resolutions Of respect
san only DC inserted 1s paid matter cor
svhich charge OF five cents per line is
made
Communications advocating candi-
siates fer Office viii be charged for at
regular line rates for advertising.
Reading notices 10 cents per lire.
Contract rates furnished on appli-
cation,
THE JOURNAL. would bc greatly in
edcbted to its corresp oudcnts If they
%vill mail their news letters SO rs to
reach this Office before Wednesday
Hl.orning. a great many items have to
SO unpublished or be carried over until
she following week and I've stale read
ang because they do not reach this
Otiicc in time.
No notice will DC taken Of a1ony-
sslous communications. Whatever is in
ecnded for publication must be signed
~ 18th the writer's name.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10

A torpid, inactive liver can produce
more bodily ills than almost anything
else. 1t is good to clean the system
out occasionally. Stir the liver up. and
get into shape generally. The best
results are derived from the use of De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Reliable,
effective, pleasant pills with Il reputa-
ton. Never grippe. Sold by S. E.
Richardson.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
Pirating Folcy's Honey and Tar.

Foley s. Co.. Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as Il throat and lung
remedy, aud on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. These worthless imi-
cations have similar sounding names.
Dew; re of them; The genuine Foley $
Honey ana Tar is in a yellow pack
age. Ask for it and refuse any sub
stitute. 1t is the best remedy for
coughs and colds. -For sal9 by S. L.
Richardson.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
LABAN.

Miles Hqdgips still continues
Ill OF pneumonia. His mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. Fillmore
Hudgins are now by his bedside
in the hospital in Baltimore.
Mr.. Archie Hudgins of this
place was summoned TO the bs<1r
side of his daughter, Mrs. Z
Taylor of Bethel, N. c., on,
da Ast. He returned hoj
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10

assisted by Miss Estelle Diggs,
Miss Lena Thomas. Miss Hattie
Hudgins, Miss Eunicc Hudgins,
and Mrs. Nellie Williams.
The committees from other
section of the county will be pub
lished soon.
!. A. Weston, Sec.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-05-10
THURSDAY. MAY 10, 1906.
EASTERN STATE fiOSPI-
TAI

30 fellow, as best it could, the
investigation of the Legislative
Committee at the Eastern State
Hospital. We have done this
not alone from the fact that it is
n matter of public concern, but
from the fact that we we'll know
i0nd highly esteem the efficient
Superintendent of the institution,
Or. L. S. Foster.
DR.. Foster is native of Math-
,cws county, and practised. his
profession here with signal abil-
ity and success until chosen as
The head of the hospital at Will
siamsburg. We have had occa-
sion to know him we'll in many
Of the relations of life.
While enjoying large and ex-
;acting practice in his native
county, he found time to devote
his energies and splendid execu-
tive ability to matters of public
welfare. He was one of the
most progressive citizens Of our
scounty-was one of two men
who initiated and largely organ
la.;ed the Tidewater Telephone
Company, aud for many years
materially aided in its manage
ment- As Superintendent of
Schools of Mathews he was as
energetic, as painstaking, as sys-
&ematic and as progressive as
ANY In the State, and the county
has never had his superior. AS
Chairman of the Democratic
party in this county, he was
thorough, wide awake, bold and
aggressive, measuring up to the
full requirements of the position,
s and leading his party enthusiast
.ticaily to triumphant victory in
every engagement. Therefore,
we say. we have followed the in
~estigation of the hospital with
lnuch interest because we know,
admire and love the Superin-
tendent.
We are sorry to see the Chair
man of the committee, whose at
<itude should be that of an i'm
partial Judge, or an unbiased
juror. assuming the role of prose-
cutting attorney in the case.
This we consider especially I'M
fortunate for the Chairman, since
IT will be remembered that he
lead the fight for the confrma~
ton of Mr.. Z. II. Cloves, as a
member of the Board of Direc-
tors, before the Senate of Viz
sinia-which fact. it occurs to
as, should have suggested to him
she improperly Of accepting
service upon that committee.
We acquit Senator Sadler Of
any intentional injustice to DR..
Foster, of course, but from the
questions propounded, and the
comments upon the dcmeanor
and testimony Of witnesses, it is
perfectly apparent to US that the !
Chairman is not in that state Of
mind which should characterize /
she impartial Judge or the un-
biased juror.
However, Notwithstanding all
Shis, from our intimate knowl-
Edge of the man, and our faith in
lis lofty character, we have every
onfdence in the absolute and
! unqualified vindcaticn Of DR..
j 'oster, TO the entire discomfort
tere of the little coterie who
ave been endeavoring to dis
fedit him. We know the man,
IS character, his attainments and
his executive ability, and from this
sowledge we believe that no
,.nf in similar position IN the
|. ate is more thoroughly CONVEX n
ant with che duties of his posi-
|. +n. or more intelligent and i'm
\.ft4 ~, ~, 1.<,.> 4 = i,,.> ~ fI.>..- -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-07-07
Game Of Castle King.

Choose your king by some count
ing-out rhyme. Then he must stand
on high place and shout defiance to
his foes. He taunts them with abusive
epithets as:
I'm the king of the castle:
Get down, you cowardly rascal!
He is then assaulted by the other
players, every one claimant for his
position of eminence, and alone he
must try to maintain it.
Fair pulls and pushes are allowed,
but the clothes must not be pulled
under penalty of being set aside as a
prisoner of war, which really means
expulsion from the game. The odds
against the king, beset by so many
enemies, are so great that he does not
long retail his position, and the one
who dethrones him takes his place and
possession Of the castle"