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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
KING GEORGE
Church csURht on Frs-SWsd BY Members sf
Sunday School and Others Personals.

Ming George Co Va. Airil l4th.
Trinity Methodi-t church at King
GeOrgs =. h. hal a narrow SEEDS, from
IRE sunday. Fire had been mate FOR tbs
Sunday School and u spark from the
chimney ignited the roof When d.
covered 1t was hlaz ug fiercely. and bur
Tor strenuous efforts ~ teachers, pupils
and Others, the building would have been
destroyed. bucket brigade was form.
go. " damage WAS not great, only a
Nv yards Oh the roofing being dee troyed
tin roof ."
The various appointments ofR.v RIO
james Tor the summer, 70 continus until
Nnvem Der, are as Olpws: First sunday
FLETCHER chapel | "a. NJ. Trinity 3.3o
e. m. Second Sunday, Grace II a m
Union $50 p. m. Port Royai ) u IN
ri SUNDAY, Trinity / IA u Flstcher's
SD y m Fourth sunday. Uaion IL a
IN Grace 3:3O p n. Colonial Beach n
IN. Fifth Sunday Colonial Beach liam
and q. m.
Miss Lille Ha -ge-t i visiting relatives
In Baltimore.
MT and MIS-. James Il. Bugxs left Sun.
day Tor Washington. on account Of the
death OF their uncle Mr. Arthur Hooe
who died there Friday at An advanced
age.
Nh,s kosaiie Smith. student Of Han.
nan More Academy, has returned home
Tor Easter holidays.
Mr, ana Mrs Oscar Styron. two
daughters and son are expected here m
spend Easter at their home "Wavside "
Mr. ThilO Lo. Ter. son Of The nos,
master. g. T. Lue aler. OF Dncat vii
lie ave this week for Emp 1ria, pa
where he has a obtained a situat on
Mr.. John 4. Minor, of Comorn il bav
ing a new tin roof put on his residence
Miss Josephine Garnett Il expected
home for Easter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
A TRIBUTE SENATOR MARTIN
To Tho Fles Lance.

To The Free Lance.
la your Issue Of april 18th there ap-
pears an editorial. under the heading
senator Martin A. "a Target" which /
heartily endorse and hich reai with
pleasure IL is a timely. conservative
and well-d-eeryed tribute to p faithful
public s-rvant. and Just. though mid
rebuSe 20 such editors. reporters and
people " no continue q shoot barbed ar
rows at Senator Martin a. a target.
am no politician. aud have lever sought
or held any political Ofiica I am. how
ever, loyal ciuz m of Virginia. deeply
Interested In ger good name and welfare
For years have been a somewhat close
observer OF the conduct and doings Of
our public men in official lie, VIII ether Ia
state or national affairs. aud II il my
honest conviction that Senator Martin
II one Of the most faithful. Efficient and
industrious representatives Virginia has
had In either house of Congress Tor u long
time Ny relations 10 him are not such
a. To warp my Judgment or pr ludice me
In his favor Ny a, acquaintance Nth him
personally IL very sight, ard | have
never asked. or received from him. any
favor or service. political or otherwise,
which would bring me under any Obiiga-
ton 70 him. But am for fair play and
"A square deal for every one, " neither
he be u high official or humble private
citizen.
Is IL not high time To cease the stale
old cry OF machine politician" and ring
rule" against him When he was first
chosen Senator from Virginia. he was
elected over one OF the most popular and
beloved citiz ms that Virginia has loved
To honor. He was chosen then hya eau
Gus OF the legislature. No sooner was he
elected than the cry Of machine" and
ring rule Was heard all over the State,
and II was said 10y those opposed TO him
II the nomination of Senator could be
made by the people I'm a primary election
he would be quickly relegated to private
life
Well, at the last electi n of Senator the
primary plan was adopted And what
was the reeult2 He had at this time for
his opponent one OF the most popular
men and one of the best sp-ake rs aud de-
baters In the State. These two men can
vassed the State And hat was the re-
sult2 Senator Martin was chosen by "a
majority Of 10000 Democratic votes
Surely that ought forever have sileuced
the cry OF machine politics and ring rule
You say truly in your editorial "atten-
ton TO the duties O! his high office has
won for him the esteem aud good will of
the Virginia people " The barbed arrows
shot at him fall harmless at his feet and
multiply his friends by recruiting theH
from the ranks Of iair-minded people,
who like fair play and wish to reward
merit. Justice.
fredericksburg, Va, April IA, 1905.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
GETTING STATISTICS

Mr.. j. +. Williams, of Newport News,
U. 3 Inspector, was here Tuesday. He
Is one OF three inspectors who are visit
ing the lails, aims houses and asylums OF
the state, sscertaining the number OF in
mates, and especially OF foreigners, in
These institutions who have been pub
lie charge since they came to this conn
try, with the view OF returning them TO
their native land, II it can be shown that
they are public charges.
Mr.. Williams found seven inmates In
the jail here, but no foreigners. He left
Tor King George Wednesday and will
continue his work down the Northern
Neck
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
DEATH IN SP0TSYLvaNIA

Mrs. Anne f. Pritchett, OF Spotsvl.
vania county, widow of the late p. b.
Pritchett, died at the residence OF her
son, Mr.. s. Larkin Pritchett, Friday.
aged ~ years. She was a member OF
Goshen Baptist church and Is survived
by three sons and three daughters-B. b.
Pritchett, Newport News; Robert and s.
Larkin Pritchett. Spotsy lvania county ;
Mrs. Nathan b. Talley, Mrs. Charles y.
Talley, Spotsylvania. and Mrs. Maud p.
HOuser, OF Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
headquarters For
Building Materials,

| keep all kinds OF North Carolina
ana Virginia Lumber. dressed and
addressed, Shingles, LAths, sash.
Doore, and Blinds, Lime. Cement
Cslcine Plaster, Piastering Hair,
buiiding and Paving Brick. Tin and
iron Roofing, Cut aud Wire Nails. all
kinds Ready fixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed OH Turpentine, Dry er
NSrnish and Lewis " hite Lead.
Paint Brushes OF Ill kinds, Window
utA-s and Putty, Builders Hardware
OF all Kinds, Tar kooGng, Shr..t.iinc
Paper and line Brick
Keep argc stock OF Sewer PiYe and
1 Ire Clay Pipe. E. d. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
Mr.. ARTHUR HOOE BURIED

he remains OF Mr.. Arthur Hooe ar.
rived here from Washington Monday AT
noon accompanied 10y p member. of 81
yohn Lodge. A. +. 4 \. NJ. Of that citv
IL was met AT the depot by a Delegation
rom No lodge, of this city, and taken
20 the cemetery and buried with Masonic
honors, conducted 10y Past Master
Barnes Hooe, Of st Johns lodge. tn
pali-bearers We're all from Washington
ana members 81 the lodge. They wer,
7; C.Magruder, Jr. A l. Thomas. Frank
Metzerott, DR.. K. Arthur Hooe. Rice
dooe aud Joseph II. Milans
before returning to Washington the
1s"gauon. IN company with Worshipful
Master I. X. Howard, visited No 4 lodge
ana were shown the Washington Bible
and other interesting relies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK

Palm SUNDAY WAS ce,-brat..j win
appropriate services in the Episcopal
churches There were no services at the
Catholic church, Father Perrig holding
services At Ashland
At - George = Rev Dr. r J. Mcbride
preached and The Palms" were sung
Tor an Cftertory. The services for Holy
" e''S VI be- H~f,liDws.
Monday. tn shay ard Wcdnesda, / |
= m and thursday NJ : D. m . when
hold communion will De. administered
and Saturday at 4.3O.
~ lHnltN the sermon was preached
by Rev. Ii. II. Pa Der. Tn. chsnc.l was
decorated with potted palms Sucial
music by tie choir. Services will be held
every night this Week, except Tuesday
aud Saturday. Holy communion Thurs
day morning and "A three n ur service
Friday from , to3.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
GIRL ARRESTED HERE CHARGED
With TAKING WATCH, ETC

Chief Robinson received telegram
Tuesday from Mrs NJ A. Taylor, of
Woodiord's, 10 arrest Bessie Mcdaniel.
Is years old, charged with taking a pair
gold eyeglasses, a silver watch aud gold
chain. The girl was arrested and taken
before Recorder Embrey. who put her ia
charge of the sergeant until her aecuser
could arrive
Mrs F. r. keene took charge OF the
girl at her boarding. house. This is the
same girl arrested here some time ago
Tor running away from her home down
the river. The girl was arrested at a
boarding house here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
BAPTIST LADIES
ORGANIZE BIBLE CLASS

ne Philathea class, composed OF
ladies, has been organized in the Baptist
sunday School, with the following
officers: President, Mrs. r. A. Williams;
Nice-President. Miss Ida Cox; Treasurer.
Miss Mamie Maury Quinn; Secretary.
Miss Florence Garner; Assistant Secre-
tary, Miss Elsie Stone; Teacher, Airs. B.
+. Willis; Assistant Teacher, Mrs. Lee j
Graves; Class reporter, Miss Nettie Tyler
Twenty seven members have So far been
enrolled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
MERRILL'S VERDICT
Judgs Mason Refused to interfere.

la Spotsylvania Circuit Court Tuesday
Judge Mason refused TO disturb the YER
DICT OF the jury fading W. +. Merrill
guilty OF betraying Miss Hattie N. billiard
and passed sentence accordingly. Mer-
nils attorney was granted go DAYS in
which TO apply to the Court OF Appeals
Tor a writ of error. Unless the Supreme
Court grants the writ of error, Merrill
Will have TO serve two years in the peni.
tertiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
CONCERT BENEFIT OF HOSPITAL

concert. with varied musical pro-
gram, for the benefit of the Mary Wash
ington Hospital, under the direction of
Prof.. A. Franklin, Will be given at the
Opera House on Thursday, April 80. at
5 p. IN. The college orchestra will take
part. Tickets emitting the holder to re-
served seats at 80 cents are now on sale
At Johnston K Pearson's drug store. Sc
cure your seats early.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
TO CLOSE MY LIQUOR BUSINESS
AT COST

As am going out OF the liquor bust
ness on May /, 1908; | will sell out my
entire stock at cost. The stock consists
of brandies, WHISTLES. gin, rum and wine,
and embraces the best brands on the
market at prices from $500 TO $l.50.
Give me a call II you want to buy choice
goods at and below cost.
| also desire to rent out my store, No.
3l3 Commerce street, which has an es-
tablished trade and is one OF the best
locations in the city
app I'm Mrs. J. +. Monr %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
HE < RAY

For the positive cure OF cancer. tumors
and all skin diseases. for the locating OF
internal diseases, offer the public the
only treatment of this kind south Of
Washington. Testimonials and proof Of
cures furnished on application. The only
thoroughly equipped office In city.
W. j. Chewing, NJ D.,
1902 Princess Anne Street.
sapS- m-2tW-fl9-1
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
BACK PAY FOR SOLDIERS
Capt Rcws's Old Company to Receive rs Portion
OF Ration Fund.

Capt. NJ. b. Rowe has received IA letter
from Mel. Sol Cutchins. Of Richmond
asking Tor the postotiic,s 81 the men Of
his company who served in the Spanish
American war He states that he f.
ready TO distribute the ration money
lately allowed by the L. Government
10 the Virginia volunteers who served in
said war Capt Rowe will ill out the
blanks with the postofiice addresses of
his men a. far as IL il possible and for
ward them at once. The officers and
men Will get their money in the next 80
DAYS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
At ST. GEORGES

Services during this (Holyl week at st.
Georges church will be held as follows:
Wednesday, 5:15 p. IN.
Thursday. p. m.
Friday, IL a. IN.
Saturday, 4:30 p. III.
Infant baptism at 4 p. mon Saturday.
On Sunday, Easter day. Rt. Rev. X. 4.
Gibson, ID. ID, bishop of the diocese Of
virginia, Will administer rite of connrma-
ton at IL q. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
The SICK

Mr.. Gillie Howard. express agent here.
who has been suffering with pneumonia
Tor several weeks, is slightly improved.
Mrs. W. j. Jacobs is very I'll at her
home on Princess Anne street
Mr.. W. Thomas Jones is still sick at
the NJ. W. Hospital and there is but lit
tie Improvement in the past week.
Mrs. Lucilla 5. Bradley's condition is
not changed for the better.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
TWO C0l0RED MEN DROWNED

Two colored men, Andrew Robinson
and Doc Moore, were drowned at Tram
Bridge. on Pamunkey river, near Han
over Q. a., Saturday. They were both
from Caroline and had been to Richmond
They drove a valuable mule at a point
on the river where bridge had washs d
away. The mule was also drowned
TIE bodies were recovered and buried
Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
HURkAMP'S BLooDSToNe SECOND

At Bennings Monday, IN fourth race,
steeplechase, , miles, Robt Neville's sir
Wooster won, with c. Fl. Hurkamp's
Bloodstone second. There were seven
starters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
TAKEN TO CAROLINE FOR TRIAL

Constable Jno. F. Durrett, OF Caroline.
came here Tuesday evening for Bessie
Mcdaniel. the young CIR, arrested here
charged with larceny of goods to the
amount of $50 and also with forging
Mrs. N. A. Taylor's name for $40. Con
stable Durrett took her to Caroline to
answer the charges made in the warrant.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
MRS. GEORGE JOHNSON DEAD

Mrs. George Johnson died OF consump-
ton Tuesday at her home near Travel
ers Rest, in Spotsylvania. She is sur
vived by several children. Funeral sery-
ices from the home Thursday at 3p. m.
and interment at Travellers Rest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
ATTENTION. VOTERS

Those who have not paid poll taxes
are reminded that they must do 30 not
later than May ID, II they wish to vote
at the election on November Bird.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
NOTICE TO PICKLE FARMERS

am low ready TO make contracts with
all farmers desiring To cultivate "a crop
oil picAirs Tor season 81 1905. and solicit
our patronage at the highest market
price, cash A. per usual terms Of our
cOhtiHcts
W. II Peden
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
Mr.. MICk'S BARN BURNED

The barn of Mr.. W. W. Mlcks, near
Spotsylvanie y. H, was destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon. 1t is not known
whether there is any insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
INSURANCE PAID AND
MONUMENT GWEN

The Woodmen of the World paid to
Mrs. Chas. Waller $1,000 Monday, in
surance on her husband. who was killed
on the Narrow Guage r. x. several
weeks ago. The association also do
mated a monument to be erected over
his grave to cost 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
n edmond. FREDERICKsBUR0
q AND POTOMAC RAILROAD

oSncHue euectNe April -, 1908
Leave fredericksburg. Northwnrd.
no a, m week days, local. SOC n II,
IN daily; l;2o p m. week dn,s. GAO -
IN. week days. local: 7:lG p m SnndaS.
only. local; SdO =. m. daily: 1909 !. m
daily. y ID"
Leave fredericksburg. Southward
900 a m. daily, A. {. l.. train: G.Ol a
m. week days. local; S:2S "a. IN. SUNDAYS
only local; 1896 Il. IN. daily. : A l.
trein; l2;49 p. m. week DAYS. local. 5.26
pm. DAILY, A. C. l.. trein: CAS- u. m
daily local. f:54 ?. m daily. ;. 4. 4.
u. m. week days
Arrivals and departures not guaran.
W. 2. Taylor, Traffic Manager.
e {. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
GORDON ATTACKS cARLrN.

K. Lindsay Gordon, candidate to
succeed c. {. Carlin as Representative
from the Eighth district, denounced the
methods used 10y supporters OF Mr. Car
lin during the last campaign and charged
that whiskey was used and money spent
TO influence votes. To substantiate
these charges Mr.. Gordon read afiidavits
and letters from a number Of citizens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
NOTICE

Nice seed oats and best grades OF ferti-
lizers and corn planters. Also full line OF
all kinds OF feeds at lowest prices for
cash. BoulWare A Son.
inch 0-flSm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT Raj g9tB
TVS rAsLu No. Is

Oonnecrons a. fredericksaurs wisb 49,
n n ana n Maryland. DELAWARE and virginia RS.
vay Co. AZ Orange ~ish soa,her, e. : -.
Chesapeake a Ohio r. r.
The only line 20 the Chanc.llnrr,tn- ard a, .
dsrness Battensds
nasssrn STANDARD Tine Daiy .xe,n.S,-t.,
W X. RICHARDS tisa daasr--
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
BISHOP GIBSON WILL
BE HERE EASTER

Neat Sunday, Easter, at IL O'Clock.
Bishop X. A. Gibson will preach at st.
Georges church and confirm q class. At
night he will preach q sermon at Trinity
and confirm a class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
BASEBALL

The Scattersville team defeated the
Turnpike Monday 10 to 1. Batteries
Scattersville. LyIes and. Wnlourhbv.
Turnpike, Gouldmsn and Proctor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
TOR SALE
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

A fine large mule; for particulars apply
to Z. s. Crismond, Brooke, Va. aIll3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
CAROLINE FARM SOLD

Mr.. John Z. Hippo has sold his farm
near Gniney's to John Jelebick, of
Braddock. Pa. Terms private. Posses
sion given May /. A. c. Garrison of
Guiney's, made the sale.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
COW WANTED

Want good fresh COW; will pay cash.
Apply To John Patterson at Griffin's
store, fredericksburg. Va. 16a3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
SEED POTATOEs

IL win pay all farmers and planters to
SEQ w. L. Brannen's stock OF genuine
seed.potatoes before buying elsewhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16

Having qualified as executor of John
c Willis. deceased, all persons Indebted
to his estate are requested to come for.
ward and settle, and all having claims OF
demands against his estate are requested
to present same, duly authenticated fol-
pay ment, to
Mason ii. Willis.
Executor OF John c. Willis, decd.
administrative
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
TUCKER OUT FOR GOVERNOR
Gordon Rsnews Charges Against Calm.

II. st. George Tucker announced his
candidacy for governor ia an address at
Leesburg Monday, which was well re-
ceived
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16
GOOD BASEBALL AHEAD

The local baseball team. recently or
ganiZed, has collected by subscription
$50 with which to purchase suits, etc.
This will be a strong nine, and will play
well alter they get in practice.
LOST HORSE
In my possession. Owner come and pay
damages and get same. W. +. Mitchell
Wyatt's Farm, boswell, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-16

Ihs Is the first season have these and
can youthatyou
fittings here We your inspection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

wa, jes' actually bendin' down with pos
sibilities.
sock turned his cud scratched his bald
spot an finally asked -
'Whatll you take fer err?
:" AS she stands?'
Yep
'seventy-flve an your Kit
"TH give Kit an fifty
Sixty an it's go!
Bride throwed in?'
Yep.
I'm go We. You've traded bosses
mister! Onhitch!
"'B'Ieve it or not. twas did as quick
as that. Twas allus word an deco
Will: Sock. anyway. an sometimes the
deed afore the word. Sock had heered
some rumors Anne had let float around
copcernin' his new mare: he'd seen hel
trot an liked her: he wanted her an
had the money: he was born trader
over an above his daily vttles an drink
they'd shifted. Kit was hooked up to TIL
buggy. the boot was thumb out an count
ell over and Anne had druv away leavin
that antique pork-fed, Oil-cake-stu1ed
spawned. broken-down fossil with anti
whistle springs in its nose, standin IN
Soc kalexis Beams boxstall.
"Well. Sock found out in less'n twenty
four hours. First time he druv her
which was mex mornin' an got away
from the roar O. the falls. he heard
su'thin kinda whistley in her hreathin
He stopped. got out an looked in her
nose. Yep-springs. He said had word:
suspicion dawnin' on him fast: he looked
at her Fnees an fetlocks-then he knowed
the wnsst. March hares is pNtrified num-
mics side Of what Sockalexis Bean was
then. Deacon err no deacon. he hoilered
SUI thin scandlous. throwed his hat In the
dust an stomped on it. called himself
blasphemious epitaphs an centrally
smashed the third commandment Ike
you'd smash an egg on rock. Then he
druv home.
From that thar minute su'thin' was
a-brewin' fer Anne Twitchell. but Sock he
never let on. No. he never mentioned 1t
to nobuddy. not even to Rindy. who scold-
ed day an night. bout the dicker he'd
made. Sock said 'Pshaw. an let on to
like. the new mare fine. fine. Even when
lie met Anne at the pond he never so much
as peeped.
'How's the new high-stepper suit We.
hey? Anne would ask with a grin. heap
in of insults Onta injuries.
'Fust fate. Couldn't be better"
'TrOt good?
Rest rudder. swaney. I ever see!
wind all right? Jints sound?'
Sounds die.'
Swap back?
Guess not
Then he'd drive on with that poor
busted-down critter. lookin' pleased as
Punch.
"'Spite of all he cd do Belle took TO
runnin' down pow'fu fast. The sleek coat
growed ragged agin. fetlocks got long
haired. SPAWN SEA in wuss n ever an
whistles begun T. sound like dunn loco-
motive. But as 1 was sayin. Sockalexis
never peeped SO much S word Anne.
though. want so close-mouthed: he let
the story leak. an leak it did. till all of
Oxford county was laughin' UP its sleeve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-03

amazin' Curious thing bout oil cakes.
though: once a boss has ben fatted on
'em. an then grows pickid agin. there
amt nothin' in Gods world ii put flesh
onto him a second time. You can try az
much as you're a mind to; it amt no use.
Belle got pork an oil cake good and
plenty. plus clean oats; she certainly did
pick up amazin' fast. more SO as Anne
never took her a step outa the barn for
as much as two solid weeks. A pair o
clippers i'm Ames hands soon smoothed
| the rough coat in good style. so Belle S
own mother wouldn't a-knowed her. The
SPAWN come down, too. by reason o
liniment, an pair o nose-springs took
away the loudest o. the whistles. Anne
couldn't stop 'em altogether, but shucks!
little tag-end O. wheeze never could
faze him.
+ r
Its DANCED lucky fer me-. though.
he said to himself. putin on the final
ked does that Sockalexis Bean lives on
risin' ground right snug to Androscoggin
Falls The roar of that thar waters sure
with a power o: money to me. Now I'll
borrer Dudley's new buggy fer couple o
days git me a quart Of XXX, an see
what can be did in the manner O. family
business
Bout the next evenin' Sock was
a-rockin on his side porch. listenin' to
the high water boomin' over the falls and
luggsuriatin' in his old clo'es. when some
buddy druv up tn hill at good smart
lick. The boss jerked trihe in its gait
land no wonder. with pint slug of Xxx
coursin through its vitals). but it went
along right lively jes' the same. Its coat
looked sleek an fine; twas a tall upstand-
in critter. plump an well-hung. Trent
from the gen raj run o South Pond nags.
Sock. allus keen fer hoss-esh an a good
trade. set UP sudden an took notice.
Half an hour later. back the rig come
agin. an Sock seen twas Anne Twitchell
cross the bridge an so down the Gore
| road. Sock hailed him:
Hey. thar, hey! Hold on minute
Whoa! whoa-aa. Shhhhh" hollered
Anne. maxim a great TODD with the lines
Whoa. consarn We! Stan still thar
Whoa
Gosh almighty! said Sock t himself
It's every mite he can do t. stop!'
Excuse me-! holered Anne from quite
smart piece up the road. Excuse me-
It's tarnation hard t hold the critter
when she gifts goin'. That's the wust OF
these here high steppers. DANCED eff I'd
she was so ALFRED jumpy. From in
diany. yep--an' the hardest-bitted brute
ever l drawed a rein over. BY tn way.
how'd you like her?'
Fine fine! When did you git 'er?
WHAT'S her record?'
half-mile: sired by Westmont: I've only
had her bout a fortnit, but 1 en- see al
ready she's hummer! At first l vummed
l wouldn't sell. but now, we'll, she's too
plaguey swift fer me-
THE minutes silence that come then