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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
1907 December-Jannary. 1908.
GEN. JOHN G. MEEM DEAD

The funeral of Gen. John G. Meem, who
di' d at the Stafford Hotel. Washington.
Thursday, was held Saturday in Lynch.
burg, where the body was taken.
Gen Meem was a member ofStonewall
Jacs sons staff during the civil war. He
drew the plans for the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing, Washington. His art
is also reflected in number OF other pub
lie buildings in Washington. the plans
for which were drawn during President
tleveiand's first term, at which time Gen
Meem was supervising architect Later.
aud until his last sickness, he was ia the
oftice of auditor Of the War Department.
After the war he lived until 1885
at Mount Airy, the splendid estate near
Mount Jackon, Shenandoah county. lie
was twenty-five years old, and appeared
in perfect health until month ago. He
Is survived by four sons and one dsugh-
ter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac
Railroad.
scheiu e in eiicct Jan. 8. 1908.

= nfNlu q m entNl Jan. %. Av'o-
Leave fredericksburg Northbound.
6:25 n ~ daily except sunday. MAXI
T.5ia' m. daily. stopset Alexandria
SOC a. IN. daily. Stops ON signal al
OccOquan, LOrton, franeonia Sundays
only. Stops at Alexandria - let Of
Passengers.
lO:29 "a. m. daily. Makes local stops
1:2S p. m. daily except Sunday Stops
At Alexandria
$3.50 p. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops
T;l6 p. m. Sundays only. Makes local
stops.
500 p. IN. daily Stops at Alexandria
lO;Os p. m. daily. Stops as Alexan.
Leave fredericksburg Southbound.
BOO n. m. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
Tram. Stops at boswell aud Ashland
Stop at Milford sundays only.
900 n. m. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops
stops
lO,l3 a IN daily. Daily except Sun
day. Makes local stops
1856 .. m. daily. Sslboard Air Line
tram. STOPS az Milford and Ashland
Stops at boswell ON signal.
9:26 p. IN. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
tram. stops AT Ashland. and at Dos
well T. let of Passengers for T.. K q. nv
6:iS y. m. daily Makes local stops.
ll.O3 ,. m. daily. Seaboard Air Line
tram Stops At boswell and Ashland.
Accommodation train from Washing.
ton arrives 1924 =. IN. daily ~ -cpt sun
day.
NOTE-Timc q! arrivals and d,part
ures and connections not guaranteed.
G.. &. COX. Agent.
{. W. CULP. Gen Supt.
W. L. TAYLOR. Traffic Mgr.
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DELEGATE soolRlck's VIEWS

Asked for bis views ~ 10 needy.legis-
latlon by General Assembly, Delegate e.
O'Conor Goodrich. OF this city, responded
10 the Iimes-Dispateh as follows: II do
not think that much new legislation l.
needed in Virginia, but rather what we
need Is Improvement by amendment Of
that we already have. First and foremost
TO my mind II some improvement OF our
sadly deficient tax laws. We are confront
ed with double taxation on the one
hand. as Tor instance, the mortgage tax.
the burden OF which Indirectly falls on
the property owner ia addition to the
tax on the property. and we are further
confronted with a bad and iDsQuitable
system OF assessment, especially on per
sonal property. The roads need further
state aid, likewise the schools. and there
should beestablished additional normals
We should have travelling auditors, and
game laws should be made more strict. II
possible, the Confederate soldiers should
be further aided"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
ENTERTAINED At BERRY PLAIN

King George, Va, Jan. 4th, 1908.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Dickinson uave a
dance at their home, Berry Plain. "
Thursday evening. Jan. 2nd. The house
was prettily decorated with evergreen.
A delightful supper was sci we'd about
midnight, Among those present were:
Kisses Rebecca Dickerson. OF Caroline,
Stella Dickerson, Mrs. c. T. Darling,
Misses Natalie jenkins, of MARYLAND:
Ellie knox-Gore, Ellen, Lucy and Imogen
Lewis, Minnie Smith, Mrs. Allen Smith.
Misses Fanny Love, Eva Tyler, OF Ere T.
ericksburg; Sophia and Charlotte TayI re-;
Messrs. Julian Brown, Henry and Halsey
Dickinson, OF Caroline; C. T. Darling.
Albert Davis, Wm.and Algernon Garnett,
Fred Q. 5. Hunter, II. Knox-Gore, Arm.
istead Lewis, John G. Pollock, Leonard
Pierson, OTIS Quesenberry, VIM. Smith,
Allen Smith. Bladen T. and George Oole
Tayloe. Frank and Wilkins Taylor.
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GRAND Jury
ssrsraI INDICTMENTS Rroush, In

\ special grand jury convened In TN
corporation court Friday and brought
In the following indictments:
Henry Deane. Jr., felony.
Matthias Ball. felony.
Annie TOombs, alias Annie Stevens
adultery.
Mamie Baylor. misde meanor.
Mamie Baylor, misdemeanor. keeping
disorderly house.
Nm. Combs. adultery.
The jury was composed OF s W
Somervllle, foreman, J. NJ Goldsmith. l.
ashton Dodd, IA. +. CrismOnd. Henry ID
Genther. ID. H. Knox. Geo NJ. Hunt
Sr.. A. NJ. Garner. and T. NJ Larkin.
The date for the trials will be announc
ed IN Corporation court this week
Annie Stevens, Mamie Baylor aud VIM
Combs will be held in jail as witnesse.
for the Deane trial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
ENTERTAINMENT At SUMMIT

summit, Va Jan. ?
Mr. and Mrs. J. ID McWhirt entertain
ed their many friends with a beautiful
New Years reception on Wednesday
from 1870 TO - p N
The house WAS tastefullv decorated
with eyergreens and shaded lamps. A
bountlful supper was provided aud dis
pensed with the hospitality and graci-
business Tor which the coupl. ARE noted
Miss + Z. Lakewood, oi Washington.
and Mrs. W. r Wright. 81 Penula, CON
tributed greatly 10 the pleasure Of those
present 10y rendering some very fine mu-
sic on piano Rui organ.
Tie occasion will long Toe remembered
as one OF the most agreeable and pleas
ant OF the season, while all in in wish
ing sincerely Mr. and Mrs McWhirt a
happy auc prosperous New Year.
Alpha
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
BELMONT NOTES

D. lmout. Va. Dee. 10Th.
Mr.. r. 4 Powell. Of Gordonsville WAS
visitor In the Don neighbOrhood Thurs
day.
Miss Matte Dickinson. who has been
teaehing IN Madison county. returned
home last week 10 spend Christmas.
Miss Fiavia Pu,liam spent Friday
night at Mrs.L. Harris, at Spotsylvania
e. n.
MIR. A. $. Altman was visitor at
Orange Saturday.
Mr. Arthur Thompson continues sick
Ne l. attended by Dr. 5 K Jordon.
Dir. Shuman, Of Richmond spent
several days at Mr. K V. Graves during
the HOLIDAYS
Mrs. J F. Kendall has been sick for
several week
Mr.. and Mrs. Lin Dickinson have r.
turned from West Virginia. VII, n they
have been living for the past ten months
Mr.. LIT Estes. OF T. :, ~. at Christmas
with her sister, Mrs. Handy. in Wash
iugtOn
Master Ragland Daniel is visiting At
th- home OF his graudia'har. Dr. J. ID.
fIiiinm.
Miss Mary Dickinson. Of u. who is
teaching at Salem. il iudi-p1sed.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The firm of Brulle < Timberiake, no.
tice of which dis olution has been hereto
tOfore published, formally dissolved CO.
partnership January lst, 1908. Mr.
Timberlake will conduct the shoe bust
ness on the west side of Main street in
the building formerly occupied by Mr.
W. Thomas Mr.. Brulle will conduct III.
shoe business at the store on the east
side of Main street formerly occupied bv
Brulle X Timherlake. Mr. BruIle has
purchased all outstanding accounts
due the iormer co-partnership of .Brulle
& Undertake. and al parties owing the
said co-partnership will please settle
with him.
We return thanks to the public for
their liberal patronage and wish all n
happy and prosperous New Year.
Very respectfully,
J. +. Undertake,
W. II. Brule
81 3tl42t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
BUll0CK-C0x
Stsffad Couple Welded Here.

Mr.. Adolphus Bullock and Miss Ada
Cox. daughter OF Mr.. aud Mrs. K Cox. OF
Stafford. came here Sunday aud repaired
TO the residence on Washington avenue
OF Rev. X. Aubrey Williams, who per
formed the ceremony which Joined them
In wedlOck. Accompanying them were
Mr.. V. b. Cox and Miss Dobson, the lat
ter acting as maid OF honor and the
former as best man After the ceremony
the happy Young couple left for their
home In Stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS
Bought PsrIldgss To Cary Out Of Stats.

DR.. Geo. Henderson, of Washington.
was fined Friday afternoon by Recorder
W. 5. Embrey, acting mayor, $50 aud
costs, amounting to SIS 30, for pur.
chasing from = dealer here one dozen
partridges, which IL was charged he con
cesled aud intended taking out Of the
state DR. Henderson was accompanied
by MI j. l.. Atkins. an attorney, who
acted a. counsel for him
The law does not permit the buying OF
partridRes TO take to any point outside
Of the State.
Or. Henderson appealed the case To the
corporation court aud gave bond for his
appearance.
DR.. Henderson later abandoned the
idea oil an appeal and paid the fine.
The arrest was made by Chief J IL
Robinson for Game Warden +. N. AID.
ridge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
RECORD RUN on R.. F. &P. R. P

FINDING II necessary TO reach Rich
mond before the appointment OF receivers
Tor the 5. l. Ry., and being unable to
wait for the first regular train. Michael
jenkins, a railroad magnate Of Balti-
more, chartered a special at Wa hington
early Thursday morning and made the
run from Washington TO Richmond. ZIG
miles. in l "a minutes.
Mr.. jenkins was sent away from
Washington at 1908 n m arriving at
the Byrd street Station, Richmond, at
2:42 O'Clock.
The special was composed OF loeomo-
tive and one Pullman sleeper. It had the
right OF way.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
WEEK OF PRAYER

The churches OF the town will unite In
the observance of the Week Of PRAYER
from Jan. q to Jan. 10 inclusive, a.
follows:
Monday, Baptist church. Suhiec,
Things Unseen and Eternal-R II /
McBryde. ID ID
Tuesday, st. Georges church Subject
The Triumphs of Faith-Rev. Juo' Il
Rosebro.
Wednesday. NJ. +. church subject
The Church Truly Glorious-Rsv. J. III
Heuderlite
Thursday, Presby church. Sub.
Jet. Home and Foreign Missiuas-Rev
K. A. Williams
Friday. Baptist church Sui Jet. In.
temperance, the Great Social Cur se-Rev.
j. II Light.
Services at : D. m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
OFFICERS OF TELEPHONE COMPANY

Stafford c. H.. Va, Jan. 1. 1908.
The directors of the Toluca 4 Freder
icksburg Telephone Company had a
meeting here Thursday. The board or.
ganiled by electing Hugh Adie, president;
{. A. Bryan, secretary; r. : Moore,
business manager, with K. f. L. Ford.
assistant
The rental Of phones was increased as
follows: Phones ia residences, 81 80 per
month; public phones, 81 per month.
The central Office at Garrisonville will be
closed hereafter at 8 p. IN. On Sundays
. "A. m. TO 4 % IN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
THE EXPOSITION

Those who were not able to attend the
opening OF the jamestown exposition
will have an opportunity to see all the
important events Of that day, including
the landing OF President Roosevelt and
TAMIL, at the Discovery landing. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday at the Theato
See program.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
THE MAY0RALIY
Many Mentioned Not Known How Many VIII Run.

There Is considerable discussion OF
probable candidates for the nayorsity in
the coming municipal election in June.
Mayor Wallace will not be "A candidate
Tor reelection. Among those mentioned in
connection with the position are Col +.
ID. Cole. Capt JAS. s Knox, Councilmen
ii. Is. Lane. W. +. Bradley, ;. W. som
erville and Henry Warden. Judge A. T.
Embrey. Mr.. J. T. Lowery. Sergeant J .
Z. Chichester, Commonwealth Attor-
neg q. X Swift, Attorney W. W. Butt
ner. Mr.. s. +. Eastburn
Some OF these gentlemen have not the
slightest idea OF running. bu; their friends
are discussing them 10 connection with
the place. Others have not committed
themselves
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
Headquarters For
Building Materials.

I keep all kinds of North Carolins
and Virginia Lumber. dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths. Sash
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, Cement.
Calcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpeutine, Dryer
Varnish aud Lewis's white Lead,
Paint Brushes OF all kinds, Window
g ass and Putty, Builders Hardware
Of ali kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathing
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. r. D. Cole.
Send your job printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
THEAT0 PROGRAM

Opening Day Jamestown Exposition.
President Roosevelt and Family Arriv.
ing at Discovery Landing.
naval and Military Representatives, OF
sition. '-9 - PO-
Oyster Industry. WV '- MOI"
Charley Paints.
Song-The Summer Girl
Matipee Wednesday afternoon &c to all
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
BURKE

Miss Helen Gertrude Croxton. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Il. Croxton.
oil huntsville, Essex county. and Mr..
Lewis Burke. OF lrvington, formerly of
fredericksburg, were married at the
brides home on December 26th 10y Rev.
H. H. Rudd. Mr.. end Mrs Burke will
make their home in Irviugton. u here he
has position on the Virginia Citiz N.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
BALLOON SET FIELD AFlRE

party ofholiday celebraters 10 Orange
cent up a balloon on Christmas night.
~ descended In Mr.. r. c. Bottoms field,
isnsting and hurning large area OF
oroom-sedge. No other damage was done.
Orange Observer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
SUIT DISMISSED

Mrs. Minnie NJ. Thomas, who instituted
divorce proceedings against her husband,
John t. Thomas. in Caroline Circuit
court, has had her suit dismissed, they
having agreed to live together. Mr.
Frederick w. Coleman was counsel for
Mrs Thomas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
CADET APPOINTED BY
CONGRESSMAN JONES

Congressman W. A Jones has named.
without competitive examination. and
at the suggestion Of ex-Judge Edgar
Montague, OF Hampton, Randolph
Hayes, Of that section. as cadet at West
Point.-Virginia Citizen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
GLOBE TR0TIER HERE

Henri Mosse. a French globe trotter.
arrived here from Richmond Thursday
night. He left France in June, 1904
and arrived at San Francisco Jan. "a.
1907. He gets signatures and seals from
every city he enters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
PETITION ASKED FOR

II. t. Allen and George Allen have nled
notice upon the Children's Home Society
OF Virginia for the recovery OF Addie and
Lena Stephens. who were committed TO
that institution by the Mayor Tuesday
Mr.. Z. D. Foster represents the petition
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07

Thomas II. Watt, of Bristersburg, and
Miss Bertha NJ. Shocky, OF McComas, W.
Va were married 10 Washington Satur-
day.
j. b. Herndon and Miss VidaC. Dobyns.
both oil Orang- county. were married at
the Clerks Office at Orange, Christmas
Day, Rev. A. j. Harlow officiating.
II. L. Harris, OF Gordonsville. and Miss
Blanche ID. Powell. of Barboursville,
Orange county, were married at the res
idence OF the officiating minister, Rev.
DR.. J. Wiley Bledsoe, in Orange, Mon
day Of last week.
Miss Ella B. Smith, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. +. Smith, of Dunbrooke,
Essex county. and W. c. Brooks, were
married Dec. 26th, at Mt. Zion Baptist
church, by Rev. S. b. Overton. Miss
Susette Garnette Beale rendered the
wedding music. The attendants were
Miss Lucy Dix and Chris Dyke, Miss Zena
Brooks and Jim Dix, Miss Susie Parker
and Harry Smith. and Miss Addie shear
wood and Richard Rouz;e. Miss Lucy b.
Smith was the maid OF honor and Evans
Brooks best man.
Rev. A. J. Harlow, OF Orange. mar.
ried the following couples during the hul-
days: Judson Ballard. of Orange, and
Miss Sadie Norfort, Of Madison county,
At the residence OF the bride; Robert
Lloyd and Miss Estelle Herring; Sidney
johnson and Miss Mary Southeriand, all
OF Orange county, at the residence OF the
officiating minister.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
INFORMATION WANTED

We have letter from a correspondent
who says he has silver dollar made IN
1908 and desires to know what it is
worth Who will give the desired infor-
nation?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
OBTAINED JUDGMENT

Messrs. Chichester & Chichester. attor
neys Tor DR.. W. C. Bryant, obtained
Judgment In the Corporation Court Fri
day for $645 in favor Of DR.. Bryant
against the Stafford Mining Company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
NOTICE TO STAFFORD TEACHERS

There will be a meeting of the school
teachers OF Stafford county at Stafford
c. II. on Saturday. Jan. 18th, 1908. All
OF the teachers are requested to attend.
Matte A. Good win, Sec.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
SPECIAL SERVICES AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

A series Of special services will com.
mence at the Baptist church Sunday,
Jan. II. at which Rev. DR. George W.
Mcdaniel Of Richmond, will assist the
pastor, Rev. r. A. Williams. Preaching
each evening at O'Clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
DAUGHTERS OF c0NFEDERAcY

There will be called meeting OF tn.
Daughters OF the Coniederacy in tn,
rooms Of the Business Mems Associa
ton Tuesday, January Z, at $50 D. m
By order OF the president
Mrs n 8. Barney.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Mary Washington Hospital Associa-
uon will meet at st. Georges parish
house Tuesday, Jan. 7th, at 1890 a NJ.
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POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PlElN0NT RlIi2c.A

Connecro ns AZ frrierick -burE sta a. pa g.
X X 600 fafy lane. nelsp e-e and VI xiuia r i.
pesa-t1fe 2 ohio 2 H.
The ONLY line ~ ths rhaaceuorsvin- anf r.i.
f-rreas Rsftieneif.
rsst-ru standard rfnr DAILY ss-r,, Shade,
- RIOS Rf2 ts-p '-nag.-
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JOB PRINTING

We print everything from a book 10
a visiting card on the power presses %
Fhs Free Lanes. Send US your orders.
Phe Epaa Lauea
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
NOTICE

For sale, 2 good work horses and /
good driving horse and 6 head OF cattle.
Apply to X. l.. Fritter, Stafford, Va.
jan6-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07

The Free Lance Is prepared 30 do oil
kinds Of Job printing In nrst-clsss styis
% modsrats prices.
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MARRIAGES

Thomas II. Watt, of Bristersburg, and
Miss Bertha NJ. Shoeky. of McComas, W.
Va were married 10 Washington Satur-
day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-01-07
ChaS. N. Stieff,

2o5 Z. Broad S., Richmond, Va.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
The Drunken Bug.

only managed to get into debt on, when suddenly,
without moments warning swarm OF drunken
bees, bees that have probably been out all night,
attack YOU You see they would light on you ana
then being kind of dizzy and bleary-eyed they
would be afraid to let go, and-Oh, horrors, III
leave the rest to your Imagination ana give you
an amusing incident about the ants.
You have often heard, no doubt, OF men getting
into such towering rage that they will strike
even those they love, not knowing what they do
being SO consumed with anger that they are tenn
porarily insane and unaccountable for their ac-
tions These brainy little insects, the ants, have
the same characteristic. When the warrior ants
return home after battle they are so enraged and
worked up to so high pitch, that the slave ants
have to hold them down until they cool OF Four
or five of the slaves jump on each warrior as soon
as he comes in and literally hold him down. IL
they did not take this precaution these battlelov
ing soldiers would wipe out their own colony
have, myself, noticed this trait in men, but IL
is more often before fight that they plead for
their friends to hold them, especially II their op
ponent is big man.
Animals, as rule, are pretty decent and honest
If they are let alone and not tampered with by
men, but there are some that are hopeless thieves
For example, take magpies rats. They see
something it takes their fancy, so they promptly
appropriate it. They do not need 1t for nourish-
ment or for BODYBUILDING, just want it. that's ALL
I don't want to antagonize animal lovers. because
know how they feel, have certain amount OF
affection for animals myself, but do like respect
able and honor-lovng ones and must confess have
very little use for the sneak thief.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

on the temperaments of animals and insects with
that of men.
Bees, 1t seems, were experimental with (nervy
mani and it was found that after being fed Tor
time on honey mixed with whiskey, they
became very irritable, and, by the way, have
YOU ever met a perfectly tame and genial
bee? AS I saying though. they, be-
came irritable lazy and very demoraized
Those that had been fed on this mixture left the
others and refused to work any more, and, what is
worse. they became bandits. Flying from nive 10
hive. attacking the perfectly decent and respect
able bees and stealing their honey. This is ac-
tually true. never associated very much with
bees but the author and book are both highly
thought of in scientific circles.
don't blame the bees very much, but have a
grudge against the man that fed them whiskey ~ II
makes strolling in the woods and communing with
nature dangerous
Just suppose you were wandering through a
shady glen with pretty little silverytoned brook
running through the center, and pretty little but
ter-cups on the edges. also COW and two or three
robins making just enough noise to keep 1t from
being lonesome You might also have nearly de-
cided that two people can live on what you nave
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Bv r. ARMISTEAD GRADY

Now. am coming up a big step. Babies, nexS
and here is where make good impression win
the mothers, I hope.
A criminologist of fame and good repute claims
that the baby shows signs of criminality wneh II
cries and fights and scratches its mother OF nulse
Far be it from me, plain, ordinary man. " uls
pute this statement made by student ana scieli
tist But, | would like to give you one, TWO, y,
two and half other causes for the Dapy wah
and temper
II might be- of course, that the criminal instinct
is showing itself in mammals little sunbeam, age
one week, when 1t yells, but before 1t Is stamped
criminay hopeless, why not investigate the safety-
pin? Remove the cause, yon know, and the enect
is gone If /, who am neither sunbeam or only
one week DID, was forced to repose on the business
end of a safety-pin for any length of time am
quite sure would do no less than murder as soon
as became free.
Another point: Suppose you, Mr. Criminologist,
after being fed on an ivory rattle for an hour or
more should throw it the floor in disgust
would you not be criminally inclined, when 1t was
picked up and rammed into your mouth again and
held there until you took 1t from sheer exhaustion
Just one more. Imagine you have just awakened
from a nice nap and still feeling little
drowsy that delightful feeling Of being only half
conscious. 1t is nice and warm In bed and 1t is
kind of chilly out. Suddenly you are lifted out,