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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

The Gloucester Tribune. a weekly pa-
per- has been established at Gloucester
Point
Marvin Grove Camp meeting in Rich
mond county begins Friday, July 81. To
continue ten days.
J. Peter Holland is running for Con
gress IN the Second district on platform
demanding a tariff on peanuts.
Col Joseph Z Willard and family will
leave this week and spend several months
In France and Italy. touring in III .ir
auto.
Tue Virginia State Dental Association
viii hold ITS thirty annual meeting
in Richmond, beginning Tuesday. july
l4th.
The barn and carriage house Mrs. +.
NJ. Beanchamp, near Farnham. with
contents. were rec ntly destroy Il los fire
NJ insurance
Hon. W. \. Jones will deliver his lee.
;ure on the Philippines at Irvingtnn
Tuesday night. July II Proceeds fpr
church purposes.
Pleading the "unwriiten law" W G.
Butler. charged with killing John ]
Hatfield, in Ileurico county. was ac
quilted 10y "a Jury.
Col. +. W. Nichols has been elected
superintendent of the Virginia Nj i'ar,
Institute, at lexington, To succeed Gen
Scott Ship, resigned.
The corporation court ofStaunts n hs
I ~. IA. Int ~
virginia Lumber Company. capi allied n
81, 1000, and organiz ID a year ago. Tn
liabilities cannot be ascertained
The engagement OF Miss l.izz'e Uutte
Chri-tian, "A society leader OF ~ chburg
and Rev. Dr.. Carter Helm Jon, =. paste
OF the First Baptist church. I.ynrhburg. {
announced. The wedding is To take plac
ia the fall.
Alexandria was swept by "A storm sun
day evening; cars, lights, and phone
put out of commission. Trees ,,er,. M
rooted In the streets aud other damage
done. Small boat- We're tornir Ia moor
| ings. and one sailbOat sunk.
Lightning struck the barn at Conn
! ton, near Bristnw, last week IL wa
burned with contents. including on,
horse Several outbuildings we're ais,
burned. The farm is the property Of W
II Gaines of WarrentoI; occupied 10y s
T. Hall.
drowning occurred at Oyster Shel
Point, Rappahannock river, Richmond
county, July (. Roht Morris. son @
John d. Morris who had only been mar
RED about six weeks u the daughter q
Joseph Weaver, in company with hi,
wife and several friends, went sailing
and after coming ashore Mr.. Morris an,
his male companions went up the rivei
to take bath. After being in the water
lew minutes Mr.. Morris sank. Iii,
body was recovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
SPECIALS FOR STOCK AT FAIR

Capt. X Conroy Vance, of Mannsfeld
Hall, offers the following special prem.
iums i'll the stock department at the
coming Fair:
For best farm mare with colt under 9
months old, $40.
For best bull calf shown underyear, s..
For best SOW shown According to
breed, 81.
For best boar shown according Ia
breed, 81
Mrs. q. F. Brown offers the following
specials:
For best pair of eve lambs, four, 81.
For best pair Of young sows, any bred,
from one litter. three, So.
This generosity on the part of Capt.
Vance and Mrs. Brown is much appreei-
ated by the Fair authorities, who will
he pleased to hear from any Others who
wish to offer special prizes, for any exhib.
its they may wish to encourage.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
TWO TRIPS A WEEK
Steamer Mabel eoudmsn On Regular Route to
fredericksburg.

The steamer Mabel W. Gouldman, by
arrangement with the business men Of
Fredericksburg, will run "a regular SEIZED.
ule, afiOrding facilities for a quick trip to
fredericksburg.
Rates for round trip:
Wheaton. Bay Port. Sharps, Bowlers,
Wares and Welfords, 81.
Tappahannock, MAYORS, Blandsfiel1,
Carriers, Laytons and Saunders, Wilmont
and Greenlaws. Toe.
Port Royal, Port Conway, HaymOuDt.
Hop Yard and Ratcliffes, soc.
Steamer leaves Wheaton > a IN. every
Tuesday and Thursday, arriving at
fredericksburg about p. m.
Returning leaves Fredericksburg | 90
a. IN. every Wednesday and Friday, ar.
irving at Wheaton about p. m.
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SP0TSYLVANIA
S,~sy Notes From the County Seat.

SpotsylNania, Va, July 18th.
Our farmers are busy threshing wheat.
The crops ON the average are good.
Rev. Decatur Edwards preached at
Bethany SUNDAY. S,ries 81 meeting
will begin az that church on the fourth
Sunday in August.
CLERK I. 4. Harris Attorney T. ). Cole
man and Sheriff X. NJ. Waller We're IA
your city Saturday.
Mrs. Nannbs Il. coleman OF N,rye il
visiting her son, Mr.. 4. :. Coleman, at
this place.
Our sawm,ll Hen seem To be in good
spirits and are of the opinion that the de-
mand for lumber will be greater in "A
short time.
DR. J. q. Harris has returned home
from visit To friend in the upper end of
the county.
Contractor L G. H,niu ia putting the
finishing touches ON the new RS dence OF
Mr.. L. ) Coleman. at this place.
Capt. J. Harris and Mr. ia. Harris.
Jr have beautiful crops. They are ex-
peris In farming.
Col. X. G. Blaydes, republican county
chairman. with the AID Of his secretary,
Hon. J T. II. Crismond, il preparing To-
have a hog killing time" here about the
middle OF August. All of the Colonel's
eommmittcss have been summoned to be
present. Other speakers will be on hand
besides Col. Blaydes and Secretary Girls
mOnd, who will address the meeting.
Mr.. W. III Miller, of the county. il nj
tending the Normal Institute In your
city.
Squires Blaydes and Eastburn held
court on Saturday at Mt Nrbo. The
only case WAS Cain Y. Johnson. which
was dismissed. Mr.. Benz Purvis made
application To practice before the court.
which was grant,d
Our roads are in spler did condition.
The sunshine after all makes the best
roads.
Mrs. Lotto Gayle. who has b, en- indis-
posed Is improving.
Mrs FIed W. Sanford. who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs j. z. Gayle has
returned To her home In Newport News.
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Headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
snd Virginia Lumber. dressed and
andressed, Shingles, Lathe. Sash.
Doors, and Blinds, Lime. Cement.
Ctleiiie Plaster, Plastering Hair.
Building and Paving Brftk. Tinand
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails. all
Einds Ready Mixed Paints aud nry
raint, liuseed Oil. Turpentine. Dryer
N"tnish and Lewis's White Lead.
Paint Bru shes OF all Kinds Window
Glass and Patty. Builders Hardware
OF all X nA.. Tar Roofing. Shcathing
Paper aud tine Brick.
Keep large stock Of Sewer Pine aud
Fire Clay Pipe. r. ID. Cole
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DEATH in SPOTSYLvANiA

Mr.. w. II. Bradley, eyed 60 years, died
at his home near PartlOw, Spotsylvania
county, Saturday night July 18th. He
was held In high esteem by all who knew
him and was a man Of Christian charac
ter. He bad been a member OF Walters
Baptist church for years. His lie and
Fix children survive him. They are Mrs.
L X Oliver, of Fredericksburg; Mr.. b S.
Bradley, Miss Mary Bradley, Miss Lucie
Bradley, Mr.. l.. G.. Bradley and Mr.. John
W. Bradley, of Spotsylvania county.
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GOES TO PEN
seransge Given Fifteen Years for mwsis.

In King George court Saturday night
the murder case of Commonwealth va.
VIM Scranage, charged with the murder
OF James Washington, on the night of
Ju'y 4, was concluded after occupying
the court two days The jury rendered
verdict giving Scranage 10 years in the
penitentiary. The jury was out but a
short time
Messrs. Carter & Carter represented the
prisoner and Commonwealth Attorney
W. A. Rose the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
MARRIAGES

J. II. Boughau and Miss Sophia
Brooks, both Of Essex county. were mar.
ried on Thursday, July 9th.
Miss Julia Spencer Vaughan, of Am.
burg. and ". T. Foster, Of Bennington.
were married at Rockville, Md 10y Rev
t. ii. Campbell
Chas. +. IeFoc, O! Washington and
Miss Mary ;. Owen were married on
Wednesday at Howerton's. Essex
county, the home Of the bride.
quiet home We iding WAS celebrated
at the residence of Robert Courtney. %
northumberland county.a few daysago
when Miss Grace Davis became the bird,
Ot Alexander Bailey. Both ar. of Rich
mond county. Rev. A. u. Reynolds oil
lCiated
The home OF Mr.. and MrS. Otla Frost
at Farnhain, was the scene of prett,
nom" wedding. the contracting partir
being Elder Milo EmmcrSon and Mis-
Nina Reynolds of Florida The groom
Is from Georgia, but is a native uf Ten
n'-ss'c. Miss Iva Lewis WAS maid "a
honor. Rev. :. l.. DcNault OBLIGATED.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
SHOT WIFE FOR BURGLAR
Husband Fired Bullet Into Her As She
Left Bathroom.

Husband Fired Bullet Into Her AS She
Left Bathroom.
Philadelphia, July 13.-Mistaking his
bride of less than a year for a burg.
lar. William a. Thomas. aged twenty.
three years, shot and probably fatally
wounded her at their home in the up
town section of the city. Hearing a
noise in the bathroom OF the dwelling.
Thomas seized a revolver and began
an investigation. AS he reached the
second story of the house Mrs. Thomas
emerged from the bathroom and her
husband discharged the revolver. the
bullet striking her In the abdomen.
The hallway was in darkness. and
Thomas says he believed his wife &c
be in another part Of the house. IL
was arrested and will be held to await
the outcome of an investigation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
Underwater EXCURSION

Over 200 tickets were given out "a
members OF the Baptist Sunday Schoo
Sunday, for the excursion to Whitewater
Thursday, July l6. 1908. This promises
to be the biggest excursion that ever left
the city Secure your tickets from Mr. s
f Eastburn and make your arrange
ments to go and enjoy a big day at Wide
water. BE at the depot by $50 O'Clock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
DEATHS

George Bramham. of Louisa county,
died last week, IN his S7th year. His
widow. 3 sons and one daughter survive.
Mrs. c. W. Hoffman, OF Mitehells, Cul-
pepper county, died at the sanitarium al
Charlottesville last week. Her husband
and two children survive her.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
BARREL RACE AT RINK
J. N. Middleton the Winner.

A large crowd witnessed the barrel
race at the skating rink Friday night.
The distance was half mile. and the
priza a pair of nickel plated skates There
were eight contestants Two heats were
run, four men In each heat. Walter Flem-
ing won the first and j. II. Middleto
the second. The third heat and race were
won by Middleton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN

Mr. Rufus Powell, son of Mr. Peter
Powell, diei at his parents home, near
Screamerville. Friday evening, Of ty phoid
fever, aged 20 years. Funeral from the
home Sunday at %. IN.
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CHINk-WARD

Mr.. Jas. T. Chinn and Miss Matte f
Ward, both of Washington, were mar
rid by Rev Il. S Owens in that city JuIg
:. Mr.. Chinn Is connected with the
Washing ton pOstoiice and IL "A native of
Stafford county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
CAPT. VANCE GOING ABROAD

Capt. II Conroy Vance, of Mansfield
Hall, will leave next week for a trip to
Europe, sailing from New York Wednes-
day Of next week on the Provence.
Capt Vance win join Nrs. Vance, who
sailed for Europe some weeks ago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
lAE6E YIELD OF OATS

Mr.. V. u. HRrdwick. Of Kinsale. thresh.
Ell this week from IA field Of TIN acres
dlG bushels Of oats. or Il Clio bushels
per acre. II lherc has ever h. en IA larger
yield in the Northern Neck. we would
IKE tn hear from the iarmer holding the
blue ribhon-North4rn Neck News
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LINE TO URBkNNA

Th' sg.tAtion relative To the running
oi an electric III from West Point to
Urbanna seems TO be- about To mat srial-
lie. Plans are said To be- ON foot for sur.
veying the prop sd route and getting
right Of way. Sir - for bridge and term
iEal facilities are being inspected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
CHANGE OF RECTOR

Rev. T. G. Lawrence, who has been rec.
tor of Christ Episcopal church at Spot
sylvania G. IL, has been tran -ferred to
Lunenburg county, and Rev Mr.. Good
win, OF Fairfax. has taken charge of the
Spotsylvania church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
GASOLINE ENGINES SAVE LABOR

On account of the scarcity of laborers
you are perhaps going to buy "A Gasoline
Engine, the greatest Of all labor savers.
But don't experiment. Buy a FAIR
BANKS-MORSE." Agents Wanted.
Write for Catalogue.
A. J. Huff, Richmond, Va
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FOR RENT.

That large Brick Store and Warehouse
on Main street, In Orange. at present oc-
cnpied by ID. l.. Curry Possession given
August %. 1908. Apply TO Morton 4
Shackelford, OF Citizens National Bank,
Orange, Va lie23-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
WANTED

Two well-built work mares, not over
6 years old, of same color-black, bay or
sorrcl-wcll broken and warranted
sound, kind and true in double or single
harness Address, stating lowest spot
cash price, Farmer, care Free Lance.
iIlw4W
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BLACKSTONE INSTITUTE

The advt Of Blackstone Female Instl.
tute. Blackstone, Va, will be found in
our columns today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-07-14
P0T0aAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
I'M IasLe No. u.

Connechons ~ Frederick tlrS .itl n q a
X X. and Mery land. p-iss sr. snc VI xfnfa RAJ.
vaJ Co. A. Orange uish South-rl X X "a
Chesapeake a Ohio X. H.
The only nle 4. sie 81 areNiiorr-.i'- s.- w.
ternsss Datalens
Hasesrn SaAndtfd time. Daily ~tcf lssunds
y HfCH akps B-n fanarsr
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WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

The week has been practically rainless
aud except on the 9th and 9TH very
pleasant Wind for three days from the
northeast.
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- ICHNOND. FREDERICKsBURo
z AND POTOMAC RAILROAD


Schedule effective April II. 1905.
Leave Fredericksburg. NOrthward.
6:25 n. m. week days. local: 500 a m
daily; 1929 IA. m. daily, local: 1883 a
m. daily; LIS p. m. week DAYS: $50 %.
m. week days, local; 7:l6 y. m. SUNDAYS
daily.
Leave Fredericksburg. Southwark.
o:5o a m. daily. A. G. l.. train: G.Ol a.
M week days. local; S:2S "A. m. SUNDAYS
only, local, lO:3G a. m. daily, :. A. l..
train; IL. - y. m. week days, local; 5:2G
pm. daily, A. q. l.. train: GAS y. m.
daily local; f:54 ?. m. daily. :. A. l..
train.
Local from Washington arrives 100
n m. week days.
teed.
W. p. Taylor. Traffic Manager.
e.. G.. Cor. Agent
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Fredericksburg's Most Progressive
Shoe and Hat House, 92l Main St.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19

chance of their being able to render him the
slightest assistance.
Alan was a brave youth, and, though the
danger that now threatened him was enough
to appal the stoutest heart, he recovered his
presence Of mind sufficiently to reflect that
If he escaped from his perilous position it
must be by his own exertions.
At that very instant he heard shouts from
below, and knew that his danger had been
discovered, but too late to be of service.
He was now within few feet of the top;
then as his eyes fell upon the descending
belts, six feet away, daring resolve took
possession of him.
There was no time to lose, and, throwing
his feet against the ropes to which he was
clinging, he impelled himself forward, re-
leased his hold and shot downward.
There was brief, agonized moment, and
then he caught the down-going belts and
chung to them for life.
Sick and dizzy, with hands torn and bleed
ing. he felt himself descending. Then, as
he arrived within a few feet of the. floor, the
belts suddenly stopped, the shrill whistles
announced the hour of six o'clock. and,
faintness stealing over him, he dropped I'M
conscious into the arms of one of the men
who had just arrived upon the scene.
When Alan Pickett recovered his senses,
he found a crowd gathered about him.. eager
lv discussing his narrow escape from death.
II was a week before he resumed his work
at the elevator, so fearful had been the
ordeal through which he had passed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19

upon the rail, and, as his hand gided into
empty space, he lost his balance, and be-
fore he could recover himself, pitched over
the side of the stairs and went downward:
A startled cry came from his lips as he fell
and he threw out his hands wildly, clutching
at the rope betting for support.
Suddenly he felt his hands come in contact
with the strands of rope, and, seizing them
with desperate energy, he checked his down
ward fight.
As he caught the ropes he was jerked vio-
lently upward, and the next instant he found
himself being carried swiftly toward the top
of the elevator.
he had caught the up-going belts instead
In clutching the betting in his descent,
Alan had saved himself from being dashed
had he secured a firm grasp on the ropes
when he realized the awful peril that yet
menaced him.
Every instant be was being carried higher
where nothing could save him from being
Jerked from his position, to be precipitated
to the floor, hundred and sixty feet below
A cold perspiration broke out over his body,
and for a moment he grew sick and dizzy
CHANGING upward, he could see the ropes,
like huge serpents, running swiftly through
the holes in the ceiling to the large wheels
There was nothing visible on the smooth
surface above to which he could cling for
support. His first impulse had been to call
for help, but as his voice rang out through
the great building he realized that it would
be impossible for any assistance to arrive in
time to avert the catastrophe which now
seemed close at hand.
Then another thought came to him. Per
haps he could slide down the ropes with suf-
ficient rapidity to prevent his being carried
upward, and, throwing his limbs about the
ropes, he slackened his hold, and let them
slip through his hands,
Alan was no novice at sliding ropes, having
had considerable experience in that line while
working in the lead mines some years be-
fore; but, in spite of this fact, his descent was
not sufficient to overcome the rapid ascent of
the ropes, and he saw, with a thrill of fear
that he was still being carried upward.
Once more he shouted at the top of his
voice, calling for some one to have the engi-
neer stop the engine, but no answer came in
response to his call Less than half min
uate had elapsed since he had fallen from
the stairway, yet it seemed ten times as long
The engine was situated in another build
ing fully thirty yards away from the elevator,
and it would be next to impossible to get
word to the engineer in time, even should
any one be in reach Of his voice.
Men were at work in various parts OF the
building, but they were all at considerable
distance from him, and there was little
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19

the 18th of December when Alan Pickett
entered the building, while the continuous
hum of machinery still filed the great struc-
ture.
After depositng his lunch pail in the ac-
customed place, Alan made his way across
the building to the room where he was in the
habit of keeping his lantern. On reaching
the room, however, he suddenly remembered
that he had left the lantern at the top OF the
elevator the morning before, and, turning
hurriedly about, he made his way into the
main room, in which the stairs leading to the
top are located.
This room, which is about fourteen feet
square, is really huge shaft, there being
clear space from the floor to the roof, dls
lance of one hundred and sixty feet. In
the centre of the room, belt, composed OF
six separate strands of grass rope, runs from
the ground to the top of the elevator, where
it crosses pulleys six feet in. diameter, tnen
descends parallel with itself on the other
side like the strings of some great instru-
ment. -,
Around the wall of this shaft-like room
lczags the narrow stairways leading to the
top Of the building. These stairways are SIX
teen in number, and are provided with low
railing of two~by-four scanthng
1t was quite dark in the room when Alan
reached the foot of the stairs. Hastily hight
ing large lamp which was fastened on the
wall. he began his ascent.
lie 0dQ uOb tdhCn many obCPn WhSt, IL 49,
one of the carpenters, employed at the place
in making some repairs, descending, carrying
a lantern.
passing the youth.
After returning the greeting, Alan asked'
"Anything wfong aboveW
"Nothing much; only the railing on the
stairs had been broken, and ! have removed
Il to put in new rail. Better look out as
YOU pass the place and not lose your foot
ing - .o.ro,d.d Alon .1,u he
careful" and with this he tripped lightly
He soon reached the broken place in the
railing. and noticed in the semi-darkness that
mite six feet OF the scantling composing the
railing had been removed and placed on the
edge Of the stairs
Pausing only a moment to note the loca.
t;on Of the break, he coon reached the small
nlotform at the top of the elevator. Here he
procured his lantern, and, after lighting 1t,
began to descend.
As he came down he kept his hand on the
railing as he was accustomed to do, but, be-
coming absorbed in thought, he forgot the
break below. nor did it occur to his mind till
he felt his hand slip over the end Of the rail-
ing at the gap caused by the removal of the
Alan had been throwing considerable weight
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19

THE city of Argentine, a surburb Of
Kansas City, lies in the Kaw Valley,
five miles from the lsst-named place
Here are situated several grain ele-
vators of great size, the largest one being
that which is owned by the Achison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railroad Company, which has
a capacity of five hundred cars per day.
This elevator is provided with Waterman,
whose duty it is to make a complete tour OF
the building from. bottom to top every two
hours.
In different parts of the elevator are placed
six electric bells which are rung by the night
Waterman on his rounds. These bells are
connected with what is called the home office.
where a clerk is kept constantly on duty.
Should the Waterman fail to ring one OF the
bells at the proper time, man would imme-
diately be dispatched from the home office to
the elevator to ascertain the cause OF the
neglect.
During the past winter, Alan Pickett, a
youth of eighteen years, was employed as night
watchman at the Santa Fe elevator, and while
engaged in that line of duty he met with a
most startling adventure, the particulars OF
which it is my purpose to relate.
Work at the elevator is suspended at SIX
o'clock in the evening, and at that time it iss
expected that the Waterman will be on hand
ready for duty.
1t was just twenty minutes before six on
Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19
Anecdote of Longfellow

~ ONGFEILOW, the great poet, was
~ noted for his fondness for children.
. and this extended to all little folks,
whether of his family or not. This
was so generally known that great many
of his visitors were children, who came to en-
tertain and to be entertained.
Mrs. Annie Fields gives an extract from
her husbands diary, which tells how one Of
the poets small friends tried to show his af-
lection in a practical way:
II remember there was one little boy of
whom he was very fond, and who came often
to see him. Ole day the child looked earn
estly at the long row of books in the library,
and at length asked, Have you "Jack, the
Giant Killer" Longfelow was obliged to
confess that his great library did not contain
that venerated volume. The little fellow look
ed very sorry, and presently slipped down
from the poets knee and went away. But
the next morning Longfellow saw him coming
up the walk, with something tightly elasped
cents, with which Longfellow was to buy
Jack the Giant-Killer Of his own"