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a l,. !; and perhaps Bob WIN change his
They did not talk any more. but STATED
not in the best form. for they had both
been racing and playing hockey all day.
II was nov after 4, and daylight was begin
ning 70 wane. First Ray strobe ahead.
then Teddy, but neither gave out. The
rhythmic stroke OF the skates on the clear
Ice was the only sound in the frosty air.
when the three boys in the sleigh drew
down to the edge of the river to await the
coming Of the skaters. 1t was dusk
We'll have moonlight to drive home
by, said George Perry. "'Oo-wow-you-
hoo! he shouted the cry of the Regs. A
queer, faint reply came from the river.
They watched in silence for few minutes.
and George called again. No answer came.
and he and Ned Williams started up the
river, leaving the other boy with the horse.
They had gone only short distance, when
the peculiar noise was heard again.
Ned" gasped George suddenly; look
they've gone through
Sure enough. just ahead, struggling in a
With lightning swiftness the two boys
reached the spot. Fortunately fence rail
was near at hand. which was quickly
placed over the hole. George crept to one
the icy water were nearly overcome.
Take Ted. gasped Ray, as George
leaned toward him.
Ray first." insisted Ted as Ned held out
I'VE can take BOTH" called George and
Ned together By that time some passers-
by had come to the scene, and with their
help both boys were pulled out, uncon-
scious
Care at nearby farmhouse restored
them, and they were able to go back the
next morning. Teddy. came down with
pneumonia at school and Ray at home and
neither one was able to take the Easter ex-
aminations.
considering the circumstances" wrote
Cousin Raymond to his godson. II will
remove my condition. You may go to
Lawrenceville next fall If you wish
Ted" said his brother Bob at Easter,
giving his brother q pat on the shoulder
Il think that you have shown yourself man
enough to make a good name for yourself
In college. What prep. school do you want
to go tor
"Lawrenceville," said Ted slowly.
"An right" agreed Bob, 'Ill see that
you CO."
And Teddy went right over to see Ray
and instead of falling on each others Shout
ders. the way girls would have done in
their Joy. they pitched into each other with
fists. and when they were both tired sat
down to plan out. their future careers.
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A Dangerous Wild Beast.
from the Philadelphia Record.

To the city-bred chap there is something
positively alluring about q well-grown
heifer. particularly 30 when the animal Ia
baaiy frightened by being tightly penned
in box by a thoughtless shipping agent.
On the Market street ferry bound for Cam
den yesterday crowd Of business men,
clerks, lawyers and other residents OF the
city Of Penn elbowed one another and
craned their necks to get glimpse Of a
calf that was believing and frothing at the
mouth In a Wild endeayor to escape from
it's cage. An ingenious freight man had
packed the calf like sewing machine or a
bicycle. 1t was boxed in 50 tightly that 1t
could not hump its back to kick nor raise
its head, 1t being chained down and bound
by heavy, thick boards. Virtually suffer-
ing the tortures Of the stocks, the calf
rolled Its eyes and beloved long and plain
lively. Reasoning from appearances an at
torney explained: Very dangerous animal.
that" Yes chimed in another man, "a
bull gored a couple of young people to
death last week; the papers had big ac-
count Of it. Good thing to keep these beasts
securely penned."
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name, on the blank. and he and Flopsy ran
IN with the telegram. Mrs. Morton was
busy in the dining-room carefully packing
q valise with Thanksgiving goodies, pies
and cake and jellies.
"A telegram mother, cried Billy Dick.
"And for YOU"
'~Oh. Billy Dickr was all she could say.
for kilograms came so seldom that they
always frightened her.
'It's-its possibly from Mrs. Walker,
suggested Billy Dick in his reassuring man
ner. open it and see-"
Mrs. Walker Is in Turker." laughed Mrs.
Morton at his comfort.
Billy Dick tore the envelope open, and
Mrs. Morton read the telegram aloud:
ION way east Arrive Thanksgiving 10
am. JOHN AND DOROTHY"
Goodness cried Billy Lick. Uncle
Jack and Aunt Dot to visit us!' and he
capered around the table.
''Yes-it is NICE said Mrs. Morton, but
Billy Dick. they are TO arrive thanksgiving
day and that means our other plans are
spoiled"
Billy Dick hadn't thought Of that That
certainly wasn't pleasant, for the expedi-
ton they had planned was to go down to
Norfolk, for the father. who was In the
navy. was unable to leave the yard to come
home for the holiday. And such a cooking
time as they had hadi Capt. Morton had
written that the food there was poor, and
they came down to bring some .'frills."
and it was the "frias" that Mrs. Norton
was now packing In the bag.
"And-and It busts our plans! echoed
Billy Dick. "Oh, motherr'
Mrs. Morton was as disappointed as Billy
Dick. for they had made such plans for
good times. Rosy Posy was to have gone,
too. and there would have been fun galore
I'VE must stay at home Billy Dick. and
disappoint father. too" Mrs. Morton's
sweet voice was trembling. Billy Dick
could not stand 1.-THE and Flopsy had to
go out on the piazza to think 1t over.
"Oh. Flopsy, Flopsy." said Billy Dick
burying his head in Flopsy ears. I'm
Is like, and visit to Pops at the yard,
for you can't be so disappointed. / feel
Jimmy Ami there's something the matter
with my eyes, and I've got a kind of a
pain somewhere in my stomach, l guess.
and"
The door opened and Mrs Morton came
briskly out. II have 1t, Billy Dick-I
have another plan. We mustn't disap-
point your father entirely: you and the
goodies shall go to Norfolk, while Rosy
Posy and stay at home and receive Uncle
Jack and Aunt Dot. Could you go alone?"
Billy Dick began to grow tall. He felt
on level with his pretty mothers
shoulder he answered:
why. of course. That would be Jolly
except for you and Rosy Posy"
So Billy Dick started that afternoon,
with a dollar In his pocket, and his ticket
carefully slowed away In an inside pocket
IL was a three hours journey and he had
TO change cars twice.
1t was so nice to travel alone-one felt
so grown up, and so many interesting
things whizzed by the windows that the
trip was very exciting. The first change
of cars was easy enough, and the friendly
conductor was not q bit nasty about be-
ing afraid that you did not know how to
take care OF yourself. The next change
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not seen for so long At the end of the
letter, which was written to his mother.
he read: st hear that there Is another boy
at Rays school who is apt to carry OF the
honors this year. Tell Ray I make one
condition In my offer-it Is that he stands
ahead In the majority OF his studies and
this term. If he can make an effort to do
this think he will have no trouble at Law
renceville or at college"
Ray was bound to go to college, and
to go in the way that was so generously
provided for him. Teddy was bound to
go. too, and he well knew that his brother
Bobs influence with Uncle Jen was great
great enough to put him in business II he
"dunked'' in what Bob considered his duty.
and when Bob had once made up his mind
nothing would change 1t.
Pike river, frozen as smooth as glass,
was the scene of many contests that Win
ter, and excitement ran SO high that Mr..
Jones, the head master, interfered. "All
contests in the school factions are forbid
den after this week." he announced, and
as Teddy was boarding at the school for
from Mr.. Jones, that put stop to the
races planned. Only one Saturday re-
manned, devoted to hockey and skating
races Much to the disgust OF everybody.
line neck-and-neck. and the disappointed
crowd, making uncomplimentary remarks
which they did not keep entirely to them
selves, dispersed.
You might nave an endurance race,
suggested one Of the boys, ''and see If one
of you wouldn't get there before the other"
"Pm willing" said Ted.
80 am l." agreed Ray.
So they arranged to start down the river,
and skate till one should give up from
WEAKNESS. Several Of the boys started
ahead in a Sleigh. and In a short time Ted
and Ray paced off.
Ray" said Ted as they skated along
together, 'if I don't beat you Bob has
said 1 shan't go to college-and he'll stick
to it. I've got to go, for I couldn't bear
to be disgraced."
Ray clenched his hands. I'm sorry.
Ted but I've simply got to beat YOU" Then
he told Of his cousins offer.
Both boys were silent for number Of
minutes.
1T can't give up" said Teddy to him
self, perhaps his cousin will change his
mind, Bob won't"
IT won't give up Ray told himself.
Cousin Raymond means what he says,
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where, or was he dreamfngf
Aren't you Billy Waters, William Wal
ton Walters?' asked the old gentleman.
am Milton Montgomery Morton. sir,
said Billy Dick.
You said your name was Billy" said the
old man.
Billy Dick" explained Capt. Morton.
Hes always been called that, because
Then the Old gentleman began to laugh,
and Billy Dick did laugh. too, as did Capt.
Morton and their other friends that came
up. And the whole thing was explained
when one lady said, why, Billy Waters
mother telegraphed that he was sick and
couldn't come"
"And-and the telegram gasped Billy
Dick
Went to Billy Waters mother-with your
love In 1t" laughed the old gentleman. "She
must have been surprised to get 1t with her
own Billy right at homer
Billy Dicks own mother was notified at
once, and his Greatuncle Howell helped
him and his father to eat the goodies She
had packed in the bag
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The Size of Brazil.

Albert Hale. In the Reader.
Brazil Is a giant. 1t Is bigger than the
United States OF America Excluding Alas
ka) with another Pennsylvania added. II
Brazil's Atlantic seaboard OF 1000 miles
had its southernmost point pitched at Key
West its northernmost point would extend
into Hudson bay. and II its greatest east to
west diameter were measured on our map
it would extend from New York to the foot
hills of the Rocky mountains. Brazil occu-
pies nearly half of the South American
continent and touches every country there
excepting Chile. 1t has every known cli-
mate of the torrid and temperate zones.
but continuous snow is not seen even In
the most southern area. Everything man
needs for life or luxury will grow there
and water power enough to run the ma
chinery Of the world can be had for the
asking.
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Billy Dicks Thanksgiving
Uncle.
BY MARY GOODWIN.

Thanksgiving coming again, Flopsy,"
said Billy Dick. But forgot. You don't
know Thanksgiving. do you? You were only
the ragman's dog then. You ought to have
been here. Why do you know what / did
last year? An auto and I ran away to-
gether. And / remembered. Of course. that
a boy whose name is Milton Montgomery
Morton can't disobey so we-Jiminy Ami
What do you suppose is the matter?"
Flopsy's tail wagged knowingly, but he
didn't answer. He was either jealous Of
this Jimmy Ann" whom he had never
seen, but to whom Billy Dick often talked
in this way. What he did see was the town
messenger boy, approaching them and wav-
ing telegram.
For me?" asked Billy Dick. expectantly.
"Naw." cried the boy. It's fer yer moth
or. Sign fer it,
Billy Dick laboriously signed his full
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RIDDLE.
What Is that which is perfect with a head
without a head. with a tail without tall,
perfect with either, neither or bothf
ENIGMA.
In shop, not In store: in lash. not in whip; In
dog not in cat; In bear, not In wolf Ny whole
Is an article Of dress.
WORD SQUARE.
l. To mount. 2 Extent. 3. A coin. 4.
girls name.
DIAMOND.
1. A vowel in translate" 2. An animal. g.
A fruit L. tree. 5. A vowel In translate"
CHARADE.
My first, though restless. cannot move away;
1t roves abroad. and yet at home must stay.
Ny second, by itself Of little use,
And often treated with unfair abuse,
Completes whatever IL is needed for.
My whole is something very like q door
That shuts and opens. Children. you tellf
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CHARADE.
Herring (Her ring.
WORD SQUARE.
GIRL
IDEA
REST
LATH
ENIGMA
Ulysses s. Grant.
DIAMOND.
r$ ~
r
NUMERICAL ENIGMA.
Spring.
HIDDEN TOYS.
Ball. Ark. Top. Doll.
PIED PROvERB.
All Is not gold that glitters.
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delicious shade OF mahogany brownie
match the gravy"
II WILL" was her answer as her lips
moistened at the thought
Enough" Mr.. T. Gobbler remarked
You place me under everlasting obliga-
tons"
.
He was bird Of excellent taste and was
long remembered.
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Oh. boy! Say, hoy across the street,
I wish you'd come to the gate
II It IL not too much trouble.
Don't hurry. Can you waltz
Have you anything to be thankful for,
Something that's realty greatf
pair Of shoes with heavy solesi
Is that what makes you gladf
You earned the money all yourself!
They're the best you ever had!
Why, l have seven lovely pairs,
And still I'm very sad.
Say, haven't you pony.
Or q bicycle, or cartf
You have to work outside OF school?
I think you're very smart!
But / have everything that's nice.
Except q happy heart.
A happy heart and q mother
But guess IN have to plan
To do without the mother
And be as glad as can.
What7 Did you say you'd lend me yourss
Oh, thank you, thank you, Dan!
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Long Series Of Bridges.

The railroad which Is to run from Miami.
Fla. to Key West will require from the
mainland to the latter city an almost con-
t!nuous series Of bridges. These. aggre-
eating sixty-two miles in length. are to
span the stormy channels separating the
coral islets known as the Florida keys.
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The Culprit.

"who whistled In schoolf'' Twas the voice Of
the master
In tones 30 prophetic of certain disaster
That each little boy and gfa. ceasfng from labor.
Looked somewhat suspicious at his or her neighbor
But no one arose and no hand was uplifted.
II never shall rest till this matter is sifted.
The culprit III speedily bring to confession,
And make him ashamed Of this awful transgres-
sfon.''
silence profound reigned. Said timid Lorinda.
'Pieeth. thtr, 'twath an oriode oufthide the win-
dow" -
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4 Curiosity.

VI. ;. Taylor brought to town sat
urday curiosity for certain--a goose
egg that weighed twelve ounces and
fraction, perfectly formed. When
the she'll was broke the white and yell
low of perfect egg was found on
the inside, also another perfectly for
med egg. The shell of this one was
cracked and it contained a quantity
of white and another perfectly form.
ed egg the third and last was crac-
ked and it contained white aud yell
low. Each she'll l. a. hard a. that
of su ordinary egg, two Of which are
light and the other dark. NICHOLAS
Advocate,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
4 Pathetic Scene

Lawrenceburg, May IA pathe-
tic scene was enacted at the railroad
station when the sheriff left here with
FIVE convicts to be placed in the
Frankfort penitentiary. Among them
was VIM. II. York, the aged prisoner
who was convicted of the murder of
his brother, J. X. York, and who
was sentenced to serve the rest of his
natural life in prison. Yorks con-
dition was so feeble that he had to
be assisted from his carriage to the
train. \ large number of old Con
tolerate comrades, who had served
with him on the battlefield, we're on
hand to bid him goodbye. 1t can
only be short time until death re-
leases him from confinement.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
DIED IN THE WEST
Claude CTuee Who Went 10 Kansas In
Search Of Health Died Sunday

kilograms received in the city
Monday announced the death of
Claude Cruce in Selden, Kansas,
Sunday morning, May goth at 3
o clock.
He was the son Of Geo. " Cruce,
of the Crayneville vicinity, and was
81 years old this mouth He was
married last Christmas day to Miss
Nina Wheeler, daughter of Henry
Wheeler of this city. They left for
the West in search of health just two
months before his death and located
at Selden, Hans, where they have
since resided.
He is survived 10y his young wife,
a bride of five months, and his par
ents, one sister, Mrs. Maude Melon
aid, and three brothers, Edward,
Herbert and Edgie,
The remains arrived here Tuesday
evening on the .45 train and the in
terment took place Wednesday morn
ing at the Cruce graveyard at $50 a.
M, Rev Oakley officiating.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
DR.. 7. ATCHIS0N FRAZER
OF this City, Strand Nephew Of President
htchison. -Unwritten History.

Few people know that David r.
Atchison. who was born in FrogtOwn,
Ky. in 1907 and died in Missouri in
1856, was president of the United
States one day, March 4th, lS49.
Mr.. Atchison represented the state
of Missouri in the U. :. Senate at
that time and the term of the out
going president expired on Sunday
and the presideutelect not being will
ling to be Inaugurated on Sunday
caused vacancy which had to be
filed, and by virtue of his Office Mr..
Atchison was in line and was made
president for the one day.
This is bit of unvritten history
with which few people are familiar.
Mr.. Atchison was a brother of DR.
Frazer's grand mother and DR.. Frazer
has heard her talk of the incident
frequently.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
ENJOYABLE Entertainment.

Masters Homer and Orlin Moore
entertained their young friends last
Thursday evening, May IL, from
7:30 to 1890 at the handsome of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C..
Moore. The occasion was one long
to be remembered. Each little man
and lady was delighted with the
party The luscious strawberries,
ice cream and cake which were served
in abundance were much enjoyed.
Among those who partook of Masters
Moore hospitality were Misses Vir-
GINA and Isabelle G ness, Anna Allen
Elgin, Grace Taylor. Madeleleins
jenkins, Alma Asher, Lena Hollis
claw, Maude Watkins, Frances Wat
kins, Frances Blue, Katie Yandell,
Maude Fianary, Katie Yates, Gwen
doline Haynes and Masters Maurie
Boston, Aubrey Canaan, Neville
Moore, Emmett Clifton, Virgil Cox,
Sylvan Price, Ray Love, Ira Suther-
laud, Galen Dixon, Roy Hurley, Ro-
bert jenkins.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
A Gay Outing Party.

Friday morning bright and early
a party of twelve young people COM
posed of Misses Lizzie Gilbert, Maude
Flanary, Maude Watkins, Grace
Moore, Lena Holtsclaw, Alma Asher,
Anna Elgin, Katie Yates and Messrs
Sylvan Price, Will Watkins, Emmett
Clifton and Clarence Gilliland and
chaperoned by Rev. and Mrs. J. r..
McAfee and Mr.. W. ID. Pollard went
to the Crittenden Springs to spend
the day fishing and playing tennis
playing.
The outing party was given in hon
or of Miss Maude and Will Watkins
who left this week for Mayfeld. All
reported a most delightful time.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
SPREADING ITS GOOD WORK
THE RETAIL MERCHANTS
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
Has incorporated a Similar Organization
For Druggists and Physicians.

The Physicians and Retail Drug
gists' Protective Association, recent
ly incorporated with headquarters
4O7 Keller building, Louisville, KY.
starts out with fattering prospects of
success. The Association is the out
growth of the Retail Merchants Pro-
tective Association, and while it has
no direct connection with the latter
organization will be operated upon
the plan that has secured so great
success for the Retail Merchants Pro-
tcctive Association.
The Physicians and Retail Drug
gists Protective Association is anx-
ious to interest every physician and
retail druggist in the country and in
vites correspondence concerning the
aims and purposes of the organiza-
ton. A number of good, reliable
men are wanted by the association to
go on the road soliciting member
ships. Applications will be consid-
cred on and after Tuesday, Aug. l.
At the semi. annual meeting of the
Retail Merchants Protective Associ-
alton, recently held, the stockholders
and Directors were greatly pleased
with the result of the associations
efforts. The association has been in
operation only six months, but in
time has enjoyed phenomenal
growth, and that without the aid of
solicitors. All the members have
been secured through correspondence,
great increase being shown during
the past three months. The assocl-
alton was solicited by druggists from
all parts of tho country who wished
to become members. but after a dis
cussion among the stockholders 1t
was decided that not to receive the
druggists but to organize a separate
body. Judging from the remarkable
success OF the first organization, the
latter will have an easy road to pros
perity.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
To THE OWNERS OF REED LoTs AN

To THE OWNERS OF REED LoTs AND
STOCK:
The fire at Marion destroyed most
of the records and papers Of The
Reed Mining Company, as well as
the maps and data giving the num-
Der and blocks in which the lots sold
were located. We have had trans
cript made from the county records
of all lots that are of record. I'M
fortunately many of the 10; owners
have not recorded their deeds AMI we
are at sea as TO the vacancies in the
various blocks.
Naturally, the only people that this
bothers are the officers Of the Com
pany and the joint owners OF the
land.
The splendid showing made by the
Kentucky Fluor Spar company in
what was thought to be ''played
out property" by many professors OF
the underground world, as well as
the possibilities shown by the new
works at Marion have Civ
en- US a greatly improved basis for
opening the shaft on the Lucille vein
which is now down SO feet.
The zinc and lead possibilities in
this tract of land, to say nothing Of
fuor spar, will if rightly handled
prove real bonanza to the holders
Of Reed Company Mining stock.
Will every lot owner and holder OF
stock give numbers and amount OF
stock certificates to Henry Haynes
1t Bourland & Haynes Office, and
will every lot owner, not of record,
give to the same gentleman the num-
Der of lot and letter of the block.
This will put Us in better shape to
hustle matters in proper form. Do
rot delay IN doing.
,4m2 ID. G. Roberts, Sec'y.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
SONG 10 Florida

Earnest Melton, who has been
manager of the Cumberland Tele-
phone exchanges at Providence and
Dixon for several years, has resigned
the position aud left Thursday for
Pensacola. Fla, to accept a place
with the Southern Bell. MIR. Melton
has made fine official aud the news
Of his resignation Is received with
regret by all. His family will re-
main in Providence for the present. -
Providence Enterprise.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-05-24
New Summer Hotel

Kuttawa, Ky. May 1.-THE Kut-
tawa Springs Hotel Company has
been organized and forty room hotel
will be built at the Kuttawa Mineral
Springs, mile from town. The
chief local promoters are o. ID. Dob
bins, Otho Fowler and W. j. Stone.
Owen ID. Dufin of Louisville, and
other foreign capitalists will become
stockholders. Ex-Congressman W. j.
Stone will be mine host.