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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
STOCK Of GOODS SOLD

Messrs. b. Goldsmith < Son have pur-
chased the stock OF goods OF the Hunter
Cash and Credit House from Attorney
YIN. W. Butzner, trustee. The entire
stock was sold in lump, and Goldsmith
4 Son will open up the store and yell out
the goods regardless OF cost.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
DEATH OF Mr.. THOMAS SNELLINGS

Mr.. Thos. Snellings died at his home in
Falmouth Friday, OF complication OF
diseases. aged 40 years. He IL survived
by his wife and six children. The funeral,
conducted by Rev. Decatur Edwards.
took place from Falmouth Baptist church
SATURDAY afternoon at 3 o'clock. Inter
ment in Falmouth Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
TO GRADUATE AS TRAINED NURSE

The graduating class oi the Virginia
Hospital Training School at Richmond
will hold their commencement exercises
on Tuesday evening May Sth, in the
Amp.theatre of the University college OF
Medicine. Among the ladies who Will re-
ceiye diplomas Is Miss Lillian Montague,
daughter OF Dr. ana Mrs. TIC. Montague,
III this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
NEW ISSUE OF
CITY BONDS
All Taken Above Par By Freder'
iCkSbur9 People.
CHICAGO PARTY WANTED THEM

Nearly all the holders OF the city's :
per cent bonds. who reside in Freder-
icksburg, have exchanged those bonds
for the + per cent. bonds. and bids were
opened on Friday for $4,000 OF the r.
manning : per cent. bonds All the
bids were above par and all by our own
citizens. There was bid from Chicago
Tor the whole $1l9. 800 at a price above
par.
W. learn that the average price OBJ
tanned for these bond, was the highest
secured for any city bonds in the past
ten years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
Mr.. ARTHUR C0NCELIN

Ordered to Newport News on Government Work.
MIR. Arthur Concklin, who was con
nected with the Government work on
the Rappahannock river with headquar-
ters here. has been ordered to Newport
News. and is experimenting the dredging
OF the G.. & Q. docks. 1t il probable he
will be there for "a year or more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
PROPOSED NEW MAIL ROUTE

Postmaster Warner is interesting
himself to have established Especial mail
route from Fredericksburg to Wheaton,
by steamer Of light draught and high
speed. II this project il carried through
we would be able to get the the Southern
and Northern mail which arrives here
about G:3O O'Clock daily at least five
hours earlier.-NOrthern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
SLIGHT BLAZE
Discovered IN Tim, to Prevent Serious Fire.

About ten o'clock Saturday night
when Rev DR.. K. j. McBrydc entered hi'
bed room to retire. he found the curtain
and bureau in light biaz'. The gas
was lighted near the windoW, and the
wind blew the curtain against the blaze
DR. McBrydc, with the assistance OF Mr..
l.. Il. Rose, managed 10 subdue the
flames. but not until considerable dam.
age was done, which, however is covered
10y insurance with 4. b. Bolts.
Mrs. ". w. Lewis went over and gave
the fire alarm two strokes before she
could be- notified that the fire was out.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
DIED OF FEVER
Remains Sent TO Delaware.

Mr.. G. V. Holland captain on one OF
the tie barges, WAS taken with the
typhoid fever about three WEEKS ago,
and was carried to the Mary Washing
ton Hospital, where he died Sunday
morning at 1870 o'clock. Mr. Holland
was from Delaware and ~ years old.
The remains were sent 10 his home in
Delaware for interment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
PICKLE FACTORY SOLD
Hon. N. K. Low'y Buys Alari & ASGu7s Plant At
Brooke

Hon. VI X. Lowry has purchased OF
Alart Il McGuiic the two pickl. factory
buildings at Brooke. the farm Of l2d
acres and the mill near Brooke, aud all
the supplies contained in the factories,
the machinery. etc, ON the farm Terms
private. Mr.. Lowry will have the pickle
factory run under the supervision ofcom-
peteut men. and is ready To maze con
tracts FOR a limited supply Of pickles the
coming season.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

Tn, Local Civil Service Examining
Board held an examination here Satur-
day for clerk-carrier. The following
took the examinations Messrs. Hans
Oswald. of this city. and Solan Taylor
and s. l.. Powell. OfSpOtsYlvania county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
DEATH IN STAFFORD
Mrs. Burton had Reached Ace Of 9S.

Mrs. Ellen Burton, aged % years, died
at her home, near Berea church, Friday
morning. She Is survived by three sons,
Messrs. Richard, James and John Bur
ton. The funeral took splace from
her late home Saturday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
DEATH OF DR.. W. |. HOLIDAY

Dir. Waller Lewis Holiday died sud
denly at his home at Rapidau Friday
night. He was a brother OF }. u
Holladay OF Charlottesville and II. I.
HOlladay Of Rapidan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
COMMITTEE TO FORWARD
SUBSCRIPTIONS

Acting Mayor W 5. Embrey has APP
pointed Mrs. 2. Y. ID. Conway Isaac
Hirsh and f. d. Cole committee 10 re-
ceivc aud forward TO the mayor OF Sah
Francisco all subscriptions taken up II
the city for the benefit OF the sufferers
there.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
HAIL, LIGHTNING AND THUNDER

Heavy hail fell mt Five Mile Fork. OF
the old Plank Road, Sunday night. This
city was visited with a rain storm, &C
coupaned 10y vivid lightning and heavy
ueals Of thunder.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
Y0I0SAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT GAlLRCAD

Connections ~ Frederic. shIrI wit. %. :. Z f.
Be- k .al Ne.s and. Pc 'sr 81. -ul ,i-t .iia AGl
a-y r1. ~ Orange wi-r ..4tas-u h. Is. GnG
t.,7t. c4Sc \ Oato IT, Il.
%. o.iy iirr o. ,le Cleneraor7yiiie and VII
Narress bat'ie'f'l-
ca-ta~p st1-fl-l rfur Naily eyc,r lutR,
Il hlrHAkns Con NRna,rr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
DAUGHTERS or THE CONFEOESACY
Rsallz, $50 from Ih,Ir EntsIlaInmsnt.

The Daughters Of the Coniederacy
realized the sum OF $50 at their enter
tainment given in the Willis building Sat
urday for the benefit Of infirm and dis
abled Confederate soldiers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
FIRST-CLASS BOARD

For nice comfortable lodging ard
meals come To 3l4 Commerce street
Meals 2jc., lodging Doe. Board 10y the
week or month. Mrs j. f. Monroe,
Frederick shurg, Va.
faI27-l1Yr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
feL27-l1yr
WANTED

Cor 3 good fresh Mich Cows. Apply
TO Chas II. Hurkamp,
Boscobel Farm, Fredericksburg, Va,
or Thomas Boulware, Corbin T. o.,
Caroline Co. Va. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
CURRENT COMMENTS JUDGE A. T: EMBREY

CURRENT COMMENTS
Mr.. j NJ Goldsmith is in Baltimore on
business.
Mr.. A. 5 Hidrup, of Spotsylvania, was
"a caller at our office Saturday.
Miss Matte Franklin is visiting friends
! in Lancaster, Pa.
Mr.. j. A. Harris, OF Granite Springs
was in the city Saturday.
Mr.. Arthur p. Thornton is in the city
with his family for a lew days.
Mr. Marmaduke Lacy, OF Lewiston,
was in the city Saturday.
Mcssrs II. \. Notary and r. II. Brum-
/ ley. Of Andrews were in the city Friday.
| Miss Nauuie BloNton is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs Bessie Cumberland, at Brooke.
Hon. N X. Lowry, OF Richmond, was
/ in the cry Saturday.
Mr.. Elwood Whratley of Alexandria,
il the guest OF friends here.
Supervisor WLWaitc, OF Spotsylyania,
was Visitor to our Office Monday.
ATTORNEY I Stokeley Coleman, OF Spot
sylyauia was here on legal business sat
uriay.
Mr. slower Convey, of Newport News, is
"a guest of Ills parents. Mr. ami Mis- t.
/ T. Convey
Mr.. AMI Mrs. T.. J. Cartright and son
/ have returned from week Nlsit toI
/ Warsaw.
d. T C. Montague continues very Ill.,
1 His condition eXcitcS the Soilcltude Oh MS
family and friends.
Mrs. ". y. Smith, of Winchester is a
guest Of her sisters. Misses Nellie ana
Fannie Tucser Carmichael
Expert hand engraving and watch re.
pairing at II. +. Norris the leWcler and
optical. 80 Main street
Mrs Linda Boschem, OF Ashland. was
a guest of Miss Blanche BoNtoI. at
Brooke. during Easter week.
Tie many friends of Mrs !. W. Rose
bro viii be- pleased o. lcara chat her con
dition is improved She Is sill very sick.
The season is in full blast ior millinery.
The beautiful display at the establish
mont az Mrs. H. l.. Smith \ Go. is very
attractive. Go ana see IT,
/ Ms. Juo. W. Daniel of Washington,
/ Is a guest of her mother. Nr- " Il.
/ rraueh, ou lla4o,D sucet.
~ , ,.,..., r,.1o,
'' ~. r.,
/ A'ehisoH' al H,'1i'o'"' WIZ '''''N''
oar ''''''' N"''''.''''
1 M- haymondc ifsnAa tutt'r is Tie
guest Oh MT. ana '''~. h'..e'' ""'u'"
at "Nantte. 'nFon-e county.
Anthony Jones. crlored. died at his
. nome. rear CWbiu's. Caroline county,
/ Thursday. after "a lingering Illness.
r..at.,tiouv If va, want "a frsi claS,
,,.o,.i'at ~ ,.'...p.,l,'a mice. see kauf-
i ...'n H.. i',r.l.- 0rl n .p.rr,et.
Mr. {. II lnrhomp las returned from
/ puI,A"c~. y. .' " i''.' D' was " JUICY
( al '-'' '
/ MIR q Milton Henderson and daugh-
ter. Mis-, Nirli. Henderson, We're iu the
city shopping Saturday and callers at
our Office.
A., ami Mr. Cl,~,pce p Howard
have c ,.', ~ Bo>tonto ,perdtw weeks.
Will, there Nj. II. viii buy the fail stock
Of IN, smith-Coghiu shoe 10.
,,r.t.,..,..,:,.. ;.p ot
Mf. JOSS ll' M,''' ,','S YEN i'...,llav.
, ~ nome va ~ ~. -. ,;,,'.
lie Wa o"' 0"'"''"' ''' d ''''' '''''''
Vea6nuqrtprs for diamonds. fine
wat,lp. wedding. sipnct. birthstone
and fancy rings. at Ii. +. Norris the
jeweler and orticiau, so Main street.
u.,...,...,. ,.ar,, beautifully finished
" Hfi YOU " "l' % "'''N -'''--' '' ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
FIRE
JnO. ". Allison, Jr.. & Co., office 300 Commerce
Street.

Opposite Conway, Gordon & Garnett
National Bank. Insure your dwell
ings, furniture. barus stables, groceries
and stocks OF all kind. Call at our Office
and conyience yourself we carry compan-
les second 10 none. Rates and satisic-
ton guaranteed.
Jno. W. Allison, Jr.. & co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
WEEKLY WEATHER RI FORT
Anril 1906.

*Mean temperature 60, highest since
October 20, 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds of job printing 10 first class style
~ mOdsYat4 prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
JONES'
SAILORS

Nobby trimmed hats in the new
sailors and other desirable dress
shapes Of pvroxlyn and straw braids.
Millns, chip and Mackinaw: trimmed
in ribbon velvet. quilts, maline,
wings. flowers. ribbon. I'm fact
anything you could wish or imagine
YOU can find at any price, ranging
From $l.00 to $500
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-04-24
A wonderful
ice saver

We have investigated and found the
Refrigerator that makes the air coolest
for. the longest period is
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

the word capitalist. We are not be-
ing influenced, guided or controlled
by capital, and no one knows that
better than the Socialists themselves.
Indeed, we believe that SO out OF
every 100 people in the county sim
cerely hope and trust that the men
under arrest are innocent of any
completely in the assassination OF
former Governor Steunenberg. 1t
is true, a great many fear they are
not. All are determined that II
guilty they shall be adequately and
severely punished. They shall
have justice. They can ask nc
more. They deserve nothing else
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
Corn.

We have corn for sale by the
hundred or carload, as you want it.
CALDWELL FoRWARD'G Co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
Peoples Mutual Life
Insurance Association

A primary assembly of thirty
members has recently been estab
lished in Caldwell, also in all other
towns in this section of the state.
This kind of insurance is rapidly
becoming as popular in the west as
it has been for many years in the
eastern states.
Members ale entitled to sick, ac-
cident and death benefits and at the
end of each FIVE years of member
ship a cash dividend which is some
what more than double the amount
which has been paid in stated
monthly payments. All officers
who have the handling of money
are under bonds with the American
Surety Co. and the reserve fund
which is more than twice as much
in proportion to the membership as
any other order doing business is
invested in first mortgages on inn
proved real estate and city bonds a
the highest rate Of interest obtain
able.
This is an organization of thu
people by the people and for thu
people. Delegates are sent direc
from each subordinate body to tn
National Convention. All exces
profits and accumulations are pail
to the members instead of beini
paid to high-sa laried officers, com
missions to agents and stock
holders. 1t is the poor mans bes
savings bank and the rich man
best investment AMI we can refe
the public to thousands who hav
drawn these benefits in every par
of our country, some of them her
in Caldwell as we'll as in other part
| of Idaho and all adjoining states
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
TO PARENTS,

1t must be a matter of common
knowledge to you that epithets
which a pious Christian would hes
itate to apply to Judas 1scariot are
almost daily applied to your child
rem. They are collectively and in
dividually called liars, thieves and
criminals. Even that is not enough.
They are informed that there are
not words in the English language
harsh and vile enough to describe
them. Your sons and daughters
are not fit to associate with decent
people, so they are informed. How
much longer are you going to en-
dure that sort of thing? How
much longer do you propose to let
wretch who has not the first in
stincts of a gentleman instruct
your children? Perhaps, though,
you may approve of it. You may
enjoy having your children brand
ed as liars, thieves and criminals
You may think that such expires
sions train the mind, develop the
character and ennoble the heart
Perhaps you send your children te
school to endure physical pains anc
mental anguish. But if thi'
method of education does not ap
peal to you, it is time that you ex
ercised a little authority. 1t il
time that you were making such
cleanup in the Caldwell schools
that no man will ever again dar'
to question the honesty, insult tn
intelligence or scourge the body o
your children.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
$500 Per Annstn
HARMONY IN CALDWELL.

Circumstances have brought into
being a harmony among the bust
ness men of Caldwell never before
existing. 1t has taken a long
time, many hard knocks and a
great many lost opportunities to
bring about the present condition.
But it is here. The business men
feel more kindly toward each other,
more hopeful for the future and
more determined to work together
for the up-building and develop.
ment of this section, than ever be-
fore. They are TO be congratulated
This happy state of mind is OF
more real benefit to town than
a hundred natural advantages.
But we have natural advantages
enjoyed by few Idaho towns.
We have a climate that is the
the envy of every community in
Idaho. Even nearby towns are
not blessed as we are. We are
surrounded by vast area, now be-
ing reclaimed by the government
This will afford homes for thou
sands Of people. 1t is the larges
compact body of arabic, arid lane
in the United States. The range
of crops of the Boise valley is thu
greatest in the west. There arr
rich and prosperous communitie'
in Owyhee county. Idaho, ane
Malheur county, Oregon, which
have always been tributary t.
Caldwell. The Caldwell Inter
Urban will bring these communi
ties into closer touch with thi
city. Add to this firm determin
alton and intelligent endeavor Oh
the part of our business men t.
make Caldwell the metropolis O
Idaho, and you have combination
that can never be beaten. Cald
we'll has high hopes, and they vii
be realized.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
MIDDLETON

Especial to The Caldwell Tribune.
Mar 22.-Elmer Crockett made
a trip to Emmett this week.
F. M. Gardener of Payette, Ida.
visited Middleton this week.
U. S Postal Inspector Shaffer of
New York City made very plea
SAINT call on the Middleton pc stoffice
Tuesday last
Mrs. Jack Evans of Silver City
came home from Boise with her
sister Mrs. w. T. Plowhead and re-
NAMED few days with friends in
Middleton.
Jno. Plowhead was in Middleton
this week.
Miss Nellie Cook of Caldwell
spent few days of last week in
Middleton.
Next weeks report from Middle
ton will contain a full account OF
the enter tainment given by the
young ladies of Middleton entitled,
"The Peak family" in connection
with the box supper which is to be
given Thursday night.
Mrs. Clyde Elder from Nampa
has arrived in Middleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newman
and Dan Materson were Caldwell
visitors Wednesday last.
A. T. Breshears has sold his pro
perty east of Middleton to H. H
Williamson. He sold forty-foul
acers at SIS per acre Mr.. Bre
shears will probably move to Mid
dleton and remain permanently.
| S S. Foote has decided land TO
the purpose described in the follow
ing
Subscription Fund for building
grade for side track along the Eas
side of the Foote Addition to Mid
dleton. We the undersigners here
by suscribe our respective name
for the purpose of building a grad
along the westerly side of the Idah'
Northern Rail Road at the abov
described location, said grade to b
appropriately $40 feet in length.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

While the order numbers among its
members, field workers and mana
gers, men and women from the
highest positions in every state in
the Union.
The endowment class requires no
medical examination and men and
women are both admitted. Local
agents and a collector have been
appointed here while good agents
and district managers are at all
times wanted.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
New Trial Denied.

The motion of Attorney Stone
for a new trial for Tex" Clark
was denied by Judge Smith Tues
day. Clark was convicted of the
murder of Sam Clark, and sentenced
to seven years in the State peniten'
tiary. Travelling guard Robbins
came from Boise Wednesday, and
took the prisoner to the peniten
tiary.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

How cheering it must be to the
father to learn that his son is not
fit to associate with decent people!
How uplifting, elevating and in
spring it must be to the boys and
girls of Caldwell to be told that
they are fools, liars and thieves!
How the mothers heart must
throb with JOY and pride wher she
learns from the teacher that tlere
is no word or expression in the
English language vile enough to
apply to her daughter!
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
CALDWELL SOCIALISTS.

1t is a matter of pride and graf
ifcation to THE TRIBUNE to learn
that the Socialists of Caldwell are
not of the Debs stripe. Their res
olutions, which appear elsewhere
in this issue, with one or two small
changes, might easily be mistaken
for an orthodox Democratic plat
form. AT any rate, they woulo
suit the Populists to tee. One
fear, however, seems to Turk in
their minds. They are afraid that
Messrs. Meyer, Haywood and Pet
tibone will not get fair trial. Il
their anxiety Is on that point, they
need have no concern. Canyon
county is populated by just, law
abiding people. There is not one
man in a thousand in the county
who is not as anxious to give thes'
men as fair a trial as the Socialist
pretend to be. The Socialists hav,
not absorbed all the justice in thu
county. The citizens of the coun
ty are largely farmers, stock men
business men and laborers. Their
is not a capitalist in the county, il
the sense in which Socialists us
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

We are informed that teacher
in the Caldwell public schools can
not find words harsh and vile
enough to apply to the pupils TN
der him. Either the children have
reached a stage of degradation
lower than Judas Iscariot and
Benedict Arnold, or the teachers
command of the English language
is woefully inadequate. We sus'
pect that the teacher is trying to
fill a position about 10 times toe
large for him.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
Court hOnse Dedication.

The corner stone of Canyon
county's new courthouse will be
laid April 4. The dedicatory GER
.emonies will be performed by the
Masonic lodge of Caldwell. The
State Band will also participate in
the services. Several prominent
men will speak. A complete pro.
grim will appear later.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24
Oakley Man not Simpkins.

Governor Gooding received word
from Detective c. S. Thiele, Sun
day, that the man arrested at Oak
ley, Idaho, was not the much
wanted ]. L. Simpkins. Monday,
the reward for the arrest of Simp'
kins was doubled. 1t is now
$4,000. Thus far no definite clue
as to Simpkins' whereabouts has
been found.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

Editor Abbott of the Le,nhi
Herald has decided that cons res
sional life would be about the thing
to tone up his system. He ieels
that the people are demanding sac
ri6ce, and he is willing TO be the
lamb.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-24

We have not heard of single
man in Idaho who is running away
from the United States Senatorship
for fear that if elected he would be
found in bad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
Shopping.
BY FLORENCE WILLIS.

I went to shop once with mother,
And, oh. twas q terrible bore!
She purchased some pins and some shoestrinss,
Then, Tommy. get up OF that hoor!
Then she bought some new stocking supporters
Some needles, some betting, some bones;
And l thought that the shopping was finished,
When she said, Raise your cap to Miss Jones.
I obeyed her, despite the elastic.
Which painfully snapped on my chin;
And then let that strange woman kiss me
knew she would when she came In!
Then had a brief respite from trouble
On a wonderful stool that went round
I lay cross the seat my 'tummy,
with my face and my toes toward the ground.
1t was glorious fun, while 1t lasted
Twas only five minutes at most
Then mother said, "Of that stool, Tommy!
You're looking pale as ghost"
But some day, when I'm grown up to manhood,
I'll tell you just what Will do:
I'll 90 back to that shop and go round on that stoo
Till the world gets all fuzzy and blue,
And the stockings and shirt waists and towels
Are dancing together In state
To the beautiful, squeakfty music,
Like the scrunch of my pencil and slate.