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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
JAMES s. AINsLIE & SONS.
A Possible Reason.

Magistrate Ito clergyman, summoned
for exceeding speed limit)-Well, you say
you were only going at eighteen miles an
hour, and the constable still declares you
were travelling at thirty. Now, I don't
like to doubt either of you. Can you
think why he declares you were. going
at that rate? Is there any grudge he
owes you?
Clergyman-No, can't think of any
thing-unless, perhaps, it is that l mar
ried him three years ago.-London Opin-
ion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
DEADLOCK IS INTACT
Illinois Legislature Fails to Give ANY
Senatorial Candidate Majority on
Twenty-fourth Vote.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 2.-[Spe
cial. 1.-The Illinois Legislature is still
in a deadlock on the election of Unit
ed States senator. On the twentyfourtl
ballot the total vote of the joint session
was: Hopkins, 74 Foss, II; Stringer
"A; Shurtleff, 10; Mason, 3; Mckinley
/: Lowden, 1; Calhoun, 2; Sherman, 2
Henry S. Dixon of Dixon, /.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
MILWAUKEE, sToCKYARDs REPORT

HOGs-25@35c lower; prime heavy, $3.50
CTS; prime butchers, 6.55@66O; packers, Sc
lected, 65O@6.55; fair to good 6.25@6. 40;
mixed, good medium, 210@25O lbs, 6.40@
$50; common to fair, 6.15@6,35; light, 16oo
to 100 lbs, 6.30@6.4O; weight 135 to l90
675; government and throWouts, 2.OOQ5.O w.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
SIX KILLED IN MINE.
Explosion Occurs in Coal and Iron Com
pany's Shaft at Birming-
ham, Ala

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. "A re-
port reached here this afternoon of an
explosion in the Short Creek mines of
the birmingham Coal & Iron company.
Six miners are reported killed and fou1
hurt.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
Selfish Lad.

Mother (reading telegram)-Henry te1e-
graphs that the football match is over.
and he came out of it with three broken
ribs.
Father (eagerly)-And who won?
Mother-He doesn't say.
Father Gmpatientlyl-C onfound it all,
That boy never thinks of anybody but
himself Now | must wait until | get
the morning paper.-Tit-Bits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago,
for illustrated Eye Book Free
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
MILWAUKEE, HAY MARKET.

Choice timothy hay, 11.O0411.5O;. No.
timothy hay. 10. 50d1O75; No., 2 timothy
hay0 9OO09. 80; clover and mixed. S.50Q
80; choice Kansas and Nebraska prairie,
10, 56@l1 90; No, l prairie; 1ooo@1o25; No,
Feeding. 5OO15. 80; packing hay, 4.50Q5.o %;
rye, straw. 6.50@6.7o; oats straw, 6.ooQ62o'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
HOGS

medinm to eV good, 425@aoo; letters, MEDIUM
to good. 425@5.25: common to fair, $3.50
to good, 3OO@D35O; Gamers, 1.S5@2.4O cut
ters. c.5Od3OO: bulls. good to choice, 33d5g
AIS; bologna bulls. common to FAIR, 3:OOW
$50; feeders, 3.75@4.5O stockers, 800
Choice heavy cows, 35.0O@45OO; common to
foit
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
More Than Figurative.

''Alas," sighed Weary Wiggles, gazing
dejectedly upon his torn and tattered
trousers. I'm afraid these here pants
is on their last legs!'-Lippincott's.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
D F. MITCHELL IS
SHOT IN FLORIDA
rs TRESPASSER
WAS TRYING TO GAIN ENTRANCE
TO PROPERTY ON WHICH HE
GAVE MORTGAGE.
BEAUTIFUL VILLA IN RUINS.
Scion of Well Known Milwaukee Family
in Series of Sensational Affairs
in the South
MRS. MITCHELL'S SUMMER HOME.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Feb. 2, 1909
David Z. Mitchell, oldest son of the
late U. S. Senator John Mitchell of
Milwaukee, was shot in Jacksonville
Fla, on January 25 while trying to gam
entrance to Villa Alexandra, which he
claims is his property.
This villa was for years the winter
home of the Mitchell family and Mrs.
Alexander Mitchell spent her declining
years in this beautiful spot.
Gave Mortgage on Property.
Mitchell had mortgaged the property
for $4,000, the mortgage covering all OF
{ the personal property on the premises tant s.
! The mortgage was fOreclosed Ill l9O4, II
| is claimed by attorneys i'll the case, but
Mitchell claims the mortgage was never
| foreclosed and he declares the flgnt Oh
| possession.
However the holder of the mortgage
posted a Waterman on the premises anu
when Mitchell tried to enter he was shot
in the hand. He is not in danger, ac-
cording to reports from Jacksonville, put
the wound was painful and may result ID
| the loss of his hand.
G. NJ. Rogers, the Waterman VINO
fired the shot, declares that Mitchell
drew a revolver and threatened to shoot
SNAA
4 week previous, another Watchman'
who preceded Rogers, was shot from am
bush.
Arrested for Trespassing.
Mitchell had been arrested for tres
pass in connection with his efforts to
regain possession of the beautiful villa
but the prosecution failed because OF
the inability of the wounded Waterman
to appear against him.
The affair has brought into the case
the distinguished name of the late Ad-
miral James K. Cogswell, U. 5. N, the
officer who navigated the battleshlp
Oregon from San Francisco around the
Horn to the Atlantic at the outbreak
of the SpanishAmerican war. Admiral
Cogswell was an uncle of young Mitch
ST. and i i nsM fnf ed that her his nnd 7a st
purchase, if possible, Villa Alexandra
and thereby save the once beautiful
place. 1t is claimed, however, by the
attorney for Mitchell that Admiral Cogs-
we'll was never given a deed for the
property and that consequently he lett
no property in Florida to be admins
tered The holders of the property have
filed a bill in the circuit court to fore
close on the alleged mortgage, and to
this Mitchell enters a demurrer. This
phase of the matter is still before the
courts.
Mystery in AdmiraPs Death.
1t is also stated that Admiral Cogs
well, who, it is claimed by some, pur-
chased the property, and who had been
living there for some time, died suddenly
at the villa, having given no intimation
whatever to his wife, then absent, or any
of his friends, of the least illness. One
friend has since declared that the even.
ing before his DEATH Admiral Cogswell
was in the enjoyment of the very best OF
health, and the announcement of his
death, twelve hours later, came as Il
thunderbolt to his associates and friends,
The body of the admiral was brought to
his old home in Milwaukee and placed in
Forest Home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05

SHEEP-Steady; lambs, common to choice
6.75@775; lambs, common to fair, 5000
common to fair, 2.75@3.75; bucks, 2.50@
$50
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05

Only One ''BRoMo eUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature Of q. w. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure q Cold in One Day. 25c
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
. lA|rder

One gets it by highway men-Ien
Of thousands by Bad BoDeLs-No aI'
ference. Constipation and dead ivy
make the whole system sick -- ever
body knows it-CASCARE1Srcgula
cure Bowel and Liver troubles by sImp1
doing natures work until you get well
Millions use CASCARETS, Life Saver
cAscARETs roc a box for WEEKS
treatment all druggists. Biggest sei tsl
In the world, Million boxes a mcnIh'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
WESTERN CANADA
SssSs More
IGElg7IHlJ Dig Crops
v-C In 1908 |
In 1908
Another 60, 600 Settlers from fhe United State
NEW DISTRICTS
OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT
$40 Acres of Land TO EACR SETTLER-I6O Fir,
Homestead and 100 at $500 Per Acre.

$40 Acres Of Land TO EACH SETTLER-I6O Frd
Homestead and 100 at $500 Per Acre
"a uast, rich country and q conterted
prosperous people. Extract from correspond
ence of National Editor, whose visit to Westerl
Canada in August, 1908, was an inspiration,
Many have paid the entire cost of their farm
and had balance Of from $1,000 to $1,000 per acu
as result of one crop.
Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat, Oats, Barley
Flax and Peas are the principal crops. while til
wild grasses bring to perfection the best Cattl
that have ever been sold ON the Chicago market
Splendid Climate, Schools and Churches in al
localities, railways touch most of the settled DID
tricts, and prices for produce are always good
Lands, may also be purchased from Railway am
Land Companies. For pamphlets, maps and i'd
formation regarding low railroad rates apply u
w. D. Scott, Superintendent Of Immigratio4
Ottawa, Canada, or T. o. Currie.. $50 Thi1
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, Authorized GOVERNED
Agents.
Please say where you saw this advertisement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
Post Cards for Sale.

We have series of sixteen post card
which we offer for sale for Is cents
stamps-8 cards illustrating views \
the Washington Park zoo and the ba|
ance taken of animals in the Ringing
Brothers menagerie. This Is very Y
teresting lot of cards. If you DO NJ
wish the entire series, send 5 cents !
stamps for samples. THE EVENINl
WISCONSIN CO., Milwaukee, Wis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
CALVES.

CALVES-Steady; choice to prime, 7.OU0
$50; good to choice, 5.75@675; common to
fair, 4.5O@5.5O
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-02-05
Talking Down.

The superintendent of Sunday
school class in Philadelphia recently
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26
HODGES DECLINES
or Al Least Is Not a Candidate for
Member OF State Board.

MORGANTOWN, Feb 26.-Col.
Thomas E. Hodges last evening re-
turned from Baltimore. His attention
was called to an editorial comment
In Fairmont paper of a recent date
mentioning him for position on the
new board of control for the state in
situations. Col. Hodges was greatly
surprised at the article. He stated
that he had never authorized any one
to use his name in such a connec-
ton. He thought that the governor
should be left free to use his own
judgment in making such an appoint
ment with no interference from such
outside interests and he stated that he
was not candidate for any such po.
sition. :
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26
Mr.. scllcnls's Reccption.

CHARLESTON, FEB. 26.-Hon Al.
bert NJ. schenk. OF Wheeling. million.
aire packer, traveller and explorer
was host last night at one Of the most
complete and delightful functions
that has been given in Charleston IN
years, It was a smoker and lecture
given at the RufEner and two hundred
members OF the legislature and other
friends were seated at the beautifully
decorated tables in the banquet hall
The menu card. whith was n thing
Of beauty, bore the following on it's
title page:
Complimentary Dinner,
and lecture on
fascinating Egypt
given by
Albert NJ. Schenk
TO his friends
and members of the Legislature
Hotel Rufrner. Thursday, February
IS, 1909.
The dishes and drinks discussed
"'fs' co.st,,, .s'r
Bluepoint Oysters 4
Ne'eFE olives
Broiled White Fish
Saratoga Potatoes
schenk's Berlinger Boiled Ham
Schenls's Boiled Tongue
Cold Turkey
German Potato Salad
Fancy Ice Cream
Coffee ctfors
Reymann Select Beer
Pomcry See.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26

S OC':.'IAL
elpItion-DaIsil.

iltttitl AAitettsAie'ss
Many ciafkshnre re dents VII s.
ilfers ted IN the FOLLOWING Clipped i.
from las SUNDAY Lineolt Ne.s
Staf is Nlr. Freeman meatlonea
aerein Il q son q tie late William.
ot clarksbure
The reception dance given Thurs
day night at the Lincoln by Nj ami.
Mrs. Charles II. Ridge aud Mr. ana
Mrs Harry Freeman was the larg-
est event OF the season and one 81
the most beautifully appointed
events given in recent years Noths
Ing was left undone pg the hosts
that could in any way add to the
comfort and pleasure Of their guests
and the affair was pronoancedt
success from every point OF view.
The reception began at o'clock.
and was followed Ny dancing at ..
O'clock The hosts received in the
new banquet room which made
a beautiful setting with rs hand
some decorations. Special floral
embellishments was added to the on
chestral platform which was adofa-
ed with a row of potted ferns with
long fronds inteTpersed with large
vases Of pink and white roses and
carnations.
Mrs. Ridge was attifed IN a
handsome old rose silk reception
gown fashioned after the empire
mode and trimmed with imported
lace the same shade and bands 81
gold embroidery She wore a wreath
of rosebuds and carried sheaf bo-
quet of roses.
Mrs. Freeman wore a white en,-
oroidered net evening gown over
white silk. made empire with an
lover-drapery edged with sapphire
blue velvet in1aid with gold lace.
She wore a coronet Of ,rosebuds.
4 two-course supper was seFyaa
in the ordinary in which pink and
white We're the color motif for elatj-
Grafton. The table in the center
was covered with Cluny lace spread
and ornamented with d large mound
OF pink.roses and ferns. Punch was
served throughout the evening on
the balcony adjoining the ordinary.
Waits orchestra provided an.
trancing music for the dancing
which followed the grand march,
which took place at . O'Clock. -Four
bundled called during the first hoar
and many remained for the dancing.
DR.. G. F. Ladd introduced the guests
to the hosts and the following la.
dies assisted in entertaining and
directing them: Mrs. Ladd, Mrs.
George A. GRANGER, Mrs: Joseph
Granger, Mrs. Harry 81. aSans, MRS.
Clinton R. Lee, Mrs. r. r. Van
Bfant, Mrs. Samuel A. Foster, Mrs.
W 4. Dayton, Mrs. j G.. Sea-
crest, Miss Rose Carson, Mrs. Ern-
est 9. Folsom and Mrs. Archibald 4.
Scott.
The guest list included number
from out of the city among whom
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Megsiner,
Crete; Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Hawal
Mr.. and Mrs. Begole and Miss BE-
COLE. Beatrice; Mr.. and Mrs. Oils.
Ord; Miss Mcshane. Omaha; Mrs.
Henry Foster, Philadelphia; Mrs
Clarence seitz, clih Springs. Nd.
Mrs. Charles D. Robinson, Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Taylor, Cam
bridge; Mrs. w. W. Sloan, San Dt-
ego, CAL; Walter de steiguer, Cam
eron. Mo-: NJ. L. scudder, New
| York
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26
Marcato RECITAL.

The forty-seventh musical recital
OF the Marcato Club will be held in
the assembly room Of the Waldo this
evening. At 1880 o'clock business
meeting Of the club win he held and
allsmembers are requested to he pres
emit At $3.50 o'clock the recital VIII
begin. having as artist for the evening
Aftss-Mary Virginia Christie, u Fair
mont, who has exceptional talent as a
musician. The program for this even
ing viii be rendered as follows ana
VIII he under the direction Of Mrs
r. J. Galley:
1. Life OF Rubenstein ......
.............M Miss Cora Atchis0n
2. Piano Solo, Kamaml oftrow
....-.......... $500. Rubensteia
Miss Christie.
-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26

in ambulance consisting of a salad
coprsg ices, cake and coffee. The
outsnf town guests were Mrs. Powell,
ofiRikhhond, Va. and Mrs. soyrel, of
New Jersey, mother Of Mrs. STEELE.
WheJ departing for their homes all
decl5Een Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Hall
very charming hostesses.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26
Sewing Club Entrri1l.,eI

Mrs. D. P. Morgan anl=aIrs. A. n.
Han entertained the Lars Aid SEW
ing Club at the home 81 sfrs. Han on
West Main street TuesEsy afternoon
from ::s6 until Is o'csssk. The mar.
lor was bead1 funy corated with
carnations and ferns and presented
n very pleasid APPEARANCE. There
was quite a lfsge fmber Of guests
present and, "a ailnt an enioysflo
afternoon. Rsess ents were served
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-26
Dancc N Hofr1nan nam.

IThlrty-five couples attended a de-
lfghtful dance held in Holman hall
Thursday night by he Thursday even
ing Club. A special program Of mu-
sic was carried out by Weiss orches-
trd, consisting Of waltzcs. two-steps, a
barn dance and Coming Thro' the
Rye" dance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03
TsIaining Tomatoes.

Tor people who are growing vege-
tables In a limited space it is most de
sirsble to grow the plants as compact
" rs possible. says leslie f. PAUL. of
tho Colorado Agricultural College. Few
Of the garden vegetables sprawl over
the ground as do tomatoes. For econ
omy of space, ease Of culture neatness
Of appearance and increased productiv-
ity, tomaToes should be staked and
pruned. The method is also conducive
to earliness
Set the plants as close as one and
one-half feet in rows three feet apart
1.-TWO by four in the very rank growing
varieties). Secure n sharpened stake
five or six feet long for each plant,
and when the plants are 10 to Is inches
high begin to train them. Remove all
the lateras except one or two, which.
with the main stem, may be tied to the
stake with strings of white cotton
cloth (which will not break the stem 4.
AS these continue 10 grow keep them
tied loosely TO the stake, constantly
pinching off the side shoots. The in
creased productiveness is not so much
per pant as in the fact that so many
more can be grown upon the same area.
Trellises have been advocated, but re-
quire more labor
One amateur for many years has pur-
sued this method ia the very small area
of the back yard of city lot, and has
not only grown enough fruit for the
immediate use Of his family, but he has
supplied his neighbors literally.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03
Swine breeding.

Select for a sire a pure-bred animal,
using as much care and thought as the
successful horseman uses In selecting
his breeding stock. Use one that is re-
corded III the herd books of the breed
you select. This registration l. guar.
antee of his purity and insures a uni
form conformity of the litters, an item
of value when they are ready for mar
ket and of satisfaction to their owner
all through their growth.
He should be kept In good, vigorous,
thrifty condition, not fat, with plenty
Of exercise. For summer, a pasture
run or soiled with green food in large
yard; In winter, part of his feed can be
roots, and better, If his quarters are
away from the other hogs. Handle him
kindly, but with an understanding that
he must mind and he will be quiet and
kind.
Watch out for the lice that he will
be sure to get in public service. They
are so easy to get off. If attended to.
that IL looks like carelessness Of the
owne. to see them on his stock. ANY
good sheep dip will take them of. Ker
osene oil mixed one-half with water, to
prevent blistering is always handy and
effective. 1t can be sprayed or put in
Thess pests are the cause of many
unthrifty hogs and ought never to be
allowed to live.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03
OVER THE FENCE.
Neighbor Says Something.


The front yard fence is a famous
council place on pleasant days. Maybe
to chat with some one along the street,
or for friendly gossip with next door
neighbor. Sometimes it is only small
talk, but other times neighbor has
something really good to offer
An old resident of Baird, Texas, got
some mighty good advice this way
once
He says:
Drinking coffee left me nearly dead
with dyspepsia, kidney disease and
bowel trouble, with constant pains in
my stomach, back and side, and SO
weak l could scarcely walk.
"One day l was chatting with one of
my neighbors about my trouble and
told her | believed coffee hurt me.
Neighbor said she knew lots of people
10 whom coffee was poison and she
pleaded with me to quit it and give
Postum trial. / did not take her adj
vice right away, but tried a change of
climate which did not do me any good.
Then l dropped coffee and took up
Postum.
My improvement began Immediate
ly and | got better every day ! used
Postum.
My bowels became regular and in
two weeks all my pains were gone.
Now l am well and strong and can eat
anything | want to without distress.
All Of this is due to my having quit
coffee, and to the use of Postum regu-
larly.
My son who was troubled with in
digestion thought that if Postum help
ed me SO, it might help him. 1t did,
TO. and he is now well and strong
again.
We like Postum as well as we ever
liked the coffee and use it altogether
In my family in place of coffee and all
keep we'll" There's a Reason" Read
THE Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full Of
human interest.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03

During the night, July 2-3, before
the battle of Sadowa, a division com
manded by the archduke, retreating
before the Prussian army, had bivou-
acked near town in Bohemia facing
north.
At midnight the archduke, when
resting in a peasants cottage, was
awakened by the arrival of a gypsy,
who insisted on seeing him personally,
having come to report the advance of
the enemy
The archduke, who spoke Romany
fuently, asked: How do you know
Our outposts have not reported any
movement"
That, your highness. is because the
enemy is still some way off,"
Then how do you know"
The gypsy, pointing to the dark sky
lighted by the moon, observed: You
see those birds flying over the woods
from north to south?"
Yes; what of them?"
Those birds do not fly by night un-
less disturbed, and the direction of
their flight indicates that the enemy
is coming this way"
The archduke put his division under
arms and reinforced the outposts,
which in two hours time were heavily
attacked.-London Saturday Gazette.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-03

If 1t were our own. I've never been
able to bear the sight of children
since"
Maggie, I'm sorry"
She set down the brush deliberately.
You speak as If / was a monster"
she said, brushing away her tears II
don't hold with gadding. | keep my
self to myself"
We'll, you might do worse" said
Hawkins, and then, as he opened the
door and stepped out, but don't say
as you mightn't be more neighborly."
Mrs. Hawkins took up her brush and
dust-pan again and swept up his last
tracks over the scullery floor, and
then she stirred the fire and put the
sauce pan to one side and settled down
for the morning.
Covering the whole table with a
curious medley of things = empty
straw bottle cases, sheafs of colored
paper. tidy bundles of baby rib
bon-deftly and neatly, with needle
and silk and gum. she began con-
structing all sorts Of dainty trifies
out of her materials, and tried to feel
as happy and superior as usual. But
she could not forget Hawkins words
II almost seemed to her as il the lit
tie feet that might have been patter-
Ing about the empty room were there
beside her. Once or twice she half
turned to the corner where the cradle
used to be-
Outside droning noise was audible
"a tiresome, reiterated noise that at
last became so worrying that she got
up from the table and opened the win
dow and looked out There, Just be-
meath her, on her doorstep-her sacred.
clean, red doorstep-sat a dirty, untidy
little boy. quite the most disreputable
little object she had seen for many
long day. One thin leg was cased in
Iron, and on his lap he was nursing
little collection of rabbits tails. Mrs.
Hawkins mouth went down more than
ever, and she was just going to bang
the window down, when the child
turned a pale little face up to her.
Good morning, missus," he said, in
very baby voice.
Get off my doorstep" said Mrs.
Hawkins. He got UP obediently, hold
ing the rabbits tails firmly The seat
of his patched trousers was covered
with red. He looked up with a tenta-
tive smile.
Mothers gone to hospital" he said.
presenting his excuse.
"Oh. indeed, And who are your"
I'm the next door boy, missus"
And when were you washed lsst7"
said Mrs. Hawkins, with irony.
Father washed us all Saturday" he
said, seriously Mother was bad and
her hands we're full she's took baby
with her Father hadn't time to do
me this morning-only tho ones az
20 to school,"
We'll. your face is 6 sight, child"