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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
To the Voters Of Lawrence County.

It will be impossible for me in the
short time | have to see all of you
personally and ] take this method of
appealing to You. am candidate
for the office of sheriff, one of the
iaost important offices in the county
and before announcing myself, | duly
considered the importance Of the Office
and the great responsibility that de-
wolves on the sheriff.
In asking the support of the Dem
ocratic party for authority to make
The race in November ] know whereof
/ speak when ] say that ! can be lect
ed. have never been mixed up I'M
politics and belong to no ring or
clique.
\ desire to win the nomination on
inerit alone and promise to meet the
opposite party face to face and win
IL November
This County is Republican and the
nominee must be man that can
draw strength from the OF. oIite
PARTY know l can do this besides
hold my party vote.
Thanking you for courtesles, ] am
Respectfully,
KENNIE CYRUS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
To the Citizens and Tax
payers OfLaWT0nCG County.

You are aware of the fact that ] am
candidate for county Judge al ain,
having been oyer-persuaded TO make
this race again. You favored me with
this very responsible position once
and | think / went into the office
with clean hands and tried 10 come
out the same way. The county was
sued when / came into office and over
drawn $4,000 on the first years levy
that had access to.
don't think / ever held the fis-
cal court over four days at any one
term, Find out how long it has been
held since that time. 1t cost the
taxpayers about $4,000 per day to
run the fiscal court When ] quit
the office the county"s paper was
reing discounted only from five to
eight per cent, roads and bridges good
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Don't forget the Southern Meth
odist Bazaar Friday and Saturday, April
9th and 10th. Plenty Of fancy arti-
Giles to suit the tastes will be forsale.
You will miss it if you fail to see the
Art exhibit, the most unique collec-
ton ever placed before the people Of
the Big Sandy Valley. The Easter
Egg Hunt takes place at 2 o'clock
Saturday. Furnish the children with
l0c. and let them participate in the
hunt. Plenty of good things TO- tick
lie the palate. Place: Yates build
ing below Snyder's Hardware Store
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

all over the county. See where the
county is to-day and find out what
amound the county is paying in
interest bearing judgments alone.
The collection Of the franchise tax
was started when / was county
Judge. That had always
been ovei looked. The county got
over 100000 out of that, So
now taking the condition of the coun-
ty today into consideration i'll
you think / am the man for County
Judge, vote for me and / will never
give you cause to regret 1t.
JOHN H. THOMPSON
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
Surprised Her Friends.

Miss Matte Mckee, very worthy
young lady of Louisa, on Saturday
last became Mrs. Jay See. She went
to catlettsbburg on that day, saying
she was going to visit her friend.
Miss Mollie Chaffin. There vas moth
Ing unusual in this, but III a short
time after her arrival there she and
Mr.. See wre married at the residence
81 r. s, chaffin. by the Rev, WI.
Reid, of the M. e. Church South.
The groom is a son Of Charles See,
q Fort Cay Shortly after the GER
emony the couple started to s the
State Of Washington. where. il Is
said, they will reside.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
WILBUR.

On Saturday night, April 10, there
Is TO be at the Christian Church a
Pie Supper. Proceeds well be for
the Wilbur Sunday School Quite IN
enjoyable time is expected, rs there
win be Rotations by the Sunday
School children and plenty of good
music Everybody is very cordially
invited to attend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
PERSONALS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4. {. PIgg Vas IN Presl0nsburg lasl

aBsBSsnAb1S1aseassseeehsea
A, c. Pigg was in Prestonsburg last
week.
Jay o'Daniel was in Louisa this
week.
L. t. Mcclure has returned to Del
aware. Ohio.
We Graham, of Cherokee, was in
Louisa this week.
e. L. Moore, of Charley, was in this
city on Tuesday last
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Burns have re-
turned from Catlettsburg.
Miss Ida Hatten, Of Prltchard, is the
guest of Mrs. Ezra Hatten
Frank Millinder, OF. Huntington,
was in Louisa on Friday last.
Mrs, Tom Vaughan has returned
from visit to Catlettsburg.
Frank Wallace has returned from
business trip TO Salyersville.
Miss Minnie Gaines, of Potters, was
visiting Louisa friends Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. j. w. Swetnam, Of
Whitehouse were here last Saturday.
Dr. F. d. Marcum, of Busseyville,
went to Huntington on Monday last.
, w. NJ Johnson, of Georges Creek,
was attending fiscal court on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keene Langhoru have
returned TO their home in Virginia.
Miss Clara Bromley and Miss 6hirle
Purns are at home for the Easter hol-
idays.
DR.. e. C. jerks attended the meet
ing OF dentists in Ashland last Sat
. urday.
Mrs. Sam Bromley and Miss Nellie
Bromley went to Huntington We'd
pesday.
r. C. Mcclure attended the big
Manufacturers sale in Ironton We'd
resday.
Misses Matte Wallace and Stella
oonley were shopping in Huntington
this week.
Mrs. J. F. Ratcliff, of Huntington,
, is the guest of her sister. Mrs G.
: r, vinson.
B. H. Reeves aud T. c. Absher, Of
Big Sandy, w. Va, were in Louisa
Sunday last.
c. H. Wright, Superintendent Of the
! Saltpeter dam, was here on Monday
4 returning from Parkersburg.
C. r. Crumpler, of Morgantown, w
Va, was the guest of his brother
T. r. Crumpler, of Louisa last Sun.
day,
a Mrs F. l.. Stewart, Mrs. r. i. Vim.
son and Ed Spencer saw the TMer'
: ry Widow" in Huntington last Mon.
day night.
Mr. and Mrs John Tonsfeldt, Of
Washtucna, Nafn.. who had been
visiting friends ~ Blaine, are in Pike
county for a short stay. They &c
west shortly.
4 Mrs. John R. Chapman, who has
been in Louisa since the death Of
her sister Mrs, Lon Mcclure, returned
nome Wednesday She was accom-.
, panied by her son VIII, OF Charley
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Prof. j. b. Mcclure and brothers
have requested us TO extend sincere
thanks to the many persons who ns-
sisted In caring for their mother
during her illness. and fol their
kindly deeds, beautiful flowers, and
helpful words Of sympathy after
Ter death.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

On Thursday night OF last week
the Masonic Lodge OF Russell en-
joyed splendid banquet. It was on
the occasion of comforting the Mas
ter's degree on Rev. o. F. Williams
pastor of the NJ e. Church South Of
Russell 1t was a most delightful
occasion, and was attended by every
Mason In Russell that evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

The body of Mrs. Louisa Mcclure
was laid TO rest last Friday in the
family burial grounds near Gallup.
A number of friends and relatives
made the trip from Louisa to the
place of interment. Rev. Cyrus Iiffle
conducted the services at the grave.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09
Not A Candidate.

~ have concluded not TO make the
race for jailer. I am not able TO
canvass the county, and also think
II is Eys Branham's time to make
me rece Think he is the strongest
man on. the ticket to make the final
race. / thank my friends who had
promised me and those who would
have voted for meT
y. sResp'y yours sar,a
p. WI aity Treasures
my money now
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

on last Monday MissAlintie Jackson
and Harrison Artrlp, both Of West VII
ginia were married in the office OF III
County Judge T. s, Thompson. The
Rev. Lindsay Waller was the officiat,-
ing clergyman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Mrs Ella Hayes viii repair aud
enlarge the cottage in the rear Of
her property. AS soon as II is fin
lshed she viii occupy II as a resi-
dence and Will rent theslargcr house,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Mr.. Brackettt OF the Bracket Con-
tract Company. OF Huntington, was
here Tuesday The company has
Just finished putting up several new
tridges across Twelve Pole.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Dave Ward and wife are again in
Ae restaurant business, They are oc-
EHpying the building next TO sullivans
Drocery, recently vacated by Isom
Bsmans
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Mrs Hester Huffman through mis-
take. ate piece of pokeroot think
ing it was parsnlps, and is very III
now. -Pikeyille Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

The Lawrence Fiscal court wasl
= session from Tuesday until Thurs
hy Of this week Claims we're al
Owed until the funds for f9Oa
we're exhausted
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom lSonger remained
IN Louisa several days after the burial
OF Mrs, songer's mother, returning
to Ashland on Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Dr. 7. D. Burgess went to
naiIettsburg on Tuesday last and OPP
@ated upon Mrs. Carl Mopre.bf that
ras who has been seriously iii. She
n.s doing well when last heard from
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

RObt. Burchett is improving the
house on Madison street occupied by
Esn Burk, II viii be rallied about 2
BET from the ground and will then
1Dok much better.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

O. April, firsl at Gallup. the Rev.
a H. Miller officiating. Miss Rebecca
EAtsnbury was 4 iarried to John Nc
Nszie.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

The sorosis Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. II. @. wellman.
The usual program was observed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

mss Ann & fkeens, who was very
~ with ammonia last week IS
MY much irvpsOyed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Prof, J. B. Mcolur4's baby boy has
shOut recovered FROM an attack Of
Ensumonia with which he wrestled for
hAvut three weeks
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

Exercises appropriate for the day
IN be held In all the Louisa Sun
~ schools ana churches on Easter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

nief Dispatcher Edsall and Train
nnSter Freeman vent up the O. q
= 8. division ON a tourof inspec-
ilaa wednesday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

n,hn RuIns was confined to bis bed
!, sichnesS two or three days this
rna.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

msnsrs. HUI d Virgin, c. & o. mail
1nrk. and r. d. McDonie, OF Ash
Ind. spent SUI day in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

II you have trouble with Your eyes
consult DR.. W. A. Moore at coDley's
store, and Il you need glasses hdscan
flt you perfectly. nv WI s'''s'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

less tbelr watch or clock needs re-
tented Slbrlng It to Conley's store
X poop with Mr. Moore.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

f,6,ek +. Branham, Of Huntington,
hut, ling home folks this week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

james LacEey is quite sick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-09

at ElswicK 4 &C., chPice seed Dotatos.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

in circumference. 1t is illuminated
bV $500 electric globes
IN. u.c,l.. nr.rrsm win omen .n
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noi't"l w. III
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Nero ," 'i' N'"i'i
welcome Mti l' htdg oN M'N'i
,fiiilSt.id "' L'Ni-Ntue gu" N' t'"N
Augustus IT, WNi',e' SoN,ttot "i
lucky NlSll'iN WI pc u.s. 'N',l l@ih
ed curing tnt morning "ll,' & crown,
ride over unr guy anu
the afternoon iNt ltist 81 y" 'Nll"
ton driils coy patrols WIZ TAX plae'
several aul'~ patrols y" pd'in-
along with tine shrine ORGANIZATIONS
: TUESDAY night VIII be mathtd %,
the grand electrical pageant oi patrols
10 Is estimated tlat not less IMAM O."
onU shrlncfs Mli appear I'D lh' Hhf 'i
march
\ continuation ~ thc NhiniIin't
drills Viii mark tne WedneSuaA moih-
ing program 40 the same tint Nl-il-
ing ladies WiN ne entertained hN %
tomohiie rides one hundred motor
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

More than nine out Of every
ten cases of rheumatism are
rheumatism OF the
muscles. due to cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism. In
such cases no internal treat
ment is required. The free
application Of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
WANTED--SaIeSmen. Agents.

THE RELIANCE LIFE. a very strong
company. writes the most attractive
and up-to-datc policies on the market
and offers the bcst Of territory and
the mast liberal contract to agents in
New Mexico Write Thos j Allen.
Texico. y. Mex. or Reliance Life
Insurance Co. Pittsburg, Pa.
NGFNTS WANTED Trustworthy
man or woman in each county in
Mexico to advertise and handle
Mediacyal Fruit Tree paint and Nege-
table dust % boon 10 fruit and veg
table growers, repcls all insects. Mr.
g. +. Miller. Amcs, Mob. made SlO.7O
ia fourteen hours. Write quick Tor
exclusive territory. Thos, O1tielly,
Gen1 Ag't. N~lamogordO, y. NJ
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
POULTRY AND PET STOCK.

FOR SALE-Thoroughbrcd brindle
Bull pup. age 4 nos Well marked
SO. 1I5. care Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

wANTED-Pipesito repair, Joe Rich
ards Cigar store.
WANTED-2nd hand gunny sacks.
Hahn's Coal-Yard.
WANTED-Plumbing to repair. w.
A Goff a Co. phone b68.
WANTED-Hose TO repair. w. A.
Con & CO., phone s56S.
WANTED-Pupils in piano instruc-
ton by Mabel NJ. Kennedy, 800 w.
silver Ave. Phone f04.
DO YOU wan to sell or rent your
house? II so YOU better list IT with
Southwestern Realty Co, 20l +. Cen
trial Ave.
HAIR work. save our combings,
have them made up. Mrs. II r.
Rutherford. 51I S. Broadway. phone
fe9t
MISUNDERSTANDING. packing ana
repairing of furniture, stoves, etc
az Sollic and LeBreton's. Phone 422.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
ambertai
liniment

Is all that is needed and IL is GER
lain 10 give quick relief. Give Il
a trial and see tor yourself how
quickly u relieves the pain and
soreness. Price asci large size. SOC
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
WANTEO-R00MS.

WANTED-An u~nfurnished room
quiet place. and must be reason
Address. $40 South Edith.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
LOST

LOsT-Dun horse. branded with L on
left jaw. W on thigh and 81 on lef
shoulder. Return TO 500 Hendricks
avenue and receive liberal reward.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
WANTED--POSitl0nS.

WANTED-Position by ~bookkeepcr
and st~cuographer. -four years eXper-
fence. first class references VIII work
either in or out OF city. y. NJ Petit
412 s. Broadway.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. work; making
and hanging door ana window
screens or repairing SIS ; EdIth.
WANTED-Position as s~tenographer.
Young lady OF s wears experience.
High school graduate. Address, NO.
10, Journal office.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
Partner

WANTED-Party with $1,000 20 in
vest in building A machine, 70 be
patented as soon as model In finished
Address ASS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
IT Makes Little Difference What You
--7.- Need. JournaLAds Will Go and GETT
FOR RENT-Rooms.

FOR RENT--The most sanitary n
up-to-date ON 1T the Hio Grand
519 West Central.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms and
rooms for light housekeeping. 11s
West Lead.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
UNDER COMMISSION PLAN PEOPLE
MAY LOCATE THE RESPONSIBILITY

Well Known Attorney Of Roswell Who Has Had Experience m
City Government Believes Centralized System OF Admin
istration viii Result in Greater Benefit to the People and
Eliminate Political InfluenC From Municipal Affairs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
TYPSWRITERS

.TyPEwRITERS. Sewing Machines.
Bicycles. repaired, rented. bought
aud sold. Typewriter ribbons. Hewitt's
III 5. Third st
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
FOR S~ALE-BuSlneSS

FOR SALE-A blacksmith outfit ana
large stock Of material, cheap, II
growing town; extra good opening
good location. Address j. ). e., Morn
ing Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

FOR SALE-Or Exchange. 20 acres
under ditch, mile and quarter from
station. good terms what lave your
:. V May. General Delivery. CITY
FOR SALE-Or viii trade for real
estate. five-pssscnger Ford touring
car. Call At 200 :. Second st.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
STORAGE

WANTED-Pianos. household goods,
etc. stored and packed safely at
reasonable rates. Phone 80. Inc
Security Warehouse and improve
ment Co. offices. Rooms ) ana a.
Grant Block, Third street ana cen
trail avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
FOR SALE--LiveStoCk.

FOR SALE-25 thoroughbred Here
ford bulls; range raised. w. b.
Brunton. Shoemaker. y. NJ.
FOR SALE-A No. l big, black. gem
tie. driving horse; also harness and
nearly new buggy. Elfego Baca.
inquire Room 20, Armijo Block,
FOR SALE-Seven fresh, first class
Jersey cows; three Jersey heifers;
also alfalfa, first and second cutting.
CAL Lockhart ranch, phone 7l2.
FOR SALE-Reasonable TERMS:
strong. gentle horse. riding or pack
Ing. suitable for ladies or children.
can or write, A.. b. ~Recknagel, room
EOS Strickler, Luna Bnllding.
FOR SALE-Cheap. II taken today,
good saddle pony. $40 \. Third st
WANTED-Driving horse (pacer);
safe for ladies: more speed the bet
ter. $40 S. Edith street
FOR SALE-Good big team horses,
new harness. spring wagon. Inquire
Highland Livery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
For Rent--0FFICES
BUSINESS CHANCES

$l.25 PER WORD Inserts classified
ads in SO leading papers In u. ).
Send for list. The Daks Advertising
Agency, 427 South Main street. Los
Angeles, Cal.
FOR SALE-Well established, good
paying business. Invoice about
$4,000. Address. p. o. Box 22O, Al
buquerque. n. NJ.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-01
MISSION FURNITURE

MISSION Furniture to order on short
notice. Best equipped factory N
Albuquerque. Lowest prices. Crown
Co., ia West Gold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16
TIE POWER OF ONE
ECCNOC.
"~ALK about the trials OF a wo

ak about the trials OF a wo
man whose husband is late
for dinner or doesn't come
when he is expected" says
the woman who has had experiences
"it is annoying enough at any time.
but II is nothing in a civilized country
to what it is when you are off in the
wilds somewhere and dinner and din.
ner getting are two of the most impor
tant things in life.
when Mr.. Blank took me and the
baby some years ago 70 try life on a
Texas sheep ranch we found there
were a good many things in the world
that we had no conception of before,
and life took on a different aspect. II
was happy life, but 1t was not ar
easy one. / had to do all kinds OF
homework, the hardest kind of house
work. and cooking in a house situated
in Texas chaparral is not cooking as
II is done even in New York fat
We lived chiefly on game which Mr.
Blank shot as we needed it. Our veg
etables were all canned-peas, corn
and n certain number Of things we
kept always on hand.
Il suppose | made myself a great
deal more work than was necessary
and did twice as much cooking, but !
was used TO everything in eastern
style. and ii did not occur 10 me that
/ could have things in any other way
We always had dessert every day fol
dinner. l made cake, and practically
we lived in the wilds Of Texas exactly
as we could here.
well. the day when Mr.. Blank did
not come home to dinner was New
Years. There was not so much differ
ence between the days-they were all
working days-but | had prepared a
special dinner. Mr.. Blank was going
off TO the dipping watts. but he was to
be back at o'clock for dinner, and |
prepared a good one. 1t was rabbit,
think. that day. Our nearest neighbors
were a family of Alsatians whom we
knew very well and who had been
very kind to us. That morning before
breakfast Mr.. Blank had ridden over
there on business of some kind. They
had made eggnog to celebrate the day,
and of course he must accept their
hospitality and take glass.
Now, a good strong eggnog is not
exactly a before breakfast drink for a
man who is not accustomed TO taking
it at that hour in the morning, and the
eggnog was strong one. 1t was New
Years day. and eggnog ingredients can
be found In Texas when potatoes can
not When Mr.. Blank came home he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

could not eat his breakfast and only
took few swallows of coffee and
mounted his horse and rode away
Il went TO work and cooked dinner
In my best style | had a little oil
stove. for it was always warm where
we were, except when a norther came
up. Everything was done to perfec-
ton and ready TO put on the table at
2 o'clock, but Mr.. Blank did not come.
sight. Two o'clock passed, 2:30. 3
O'clock. and still he did not come.
ANY one would have supposed that
would have been frightened and
think something had happened to him,
for he is one of the most considerable
of men and this was a most unusual
occurrence. But / was not frightened.
II anything had happened probably
the men would have brought me word.
l had good dinner prepared. and he
did not come. and on New Years day.
/ grew more and more angry as the
time passed. until by night was hard
ly in condition TO speak. BY and by
he rode up. He seemed TO feel my
mood. Anyway. his first words were:
~ suppose you are provoked
YES / said. 4 am
HE was angry then. and he went
off to stake OUT his horse without an
other word. 1t didn't last long, how
ever. and we came to an understand
ing.
1T seems that that eggnog. taken
the first thing in the morning, had
been too much for him. He had hard
ly left the house before he was over
come with an irresistible desire to
sleep. He says he never knew how he
reached the dipping watts. for he slept
most Of the way on his horses back.
When he got there he found working
was simply an impossibility. The men
had a little shanty. and he managed
to crawl up there. throw himself on
the floor. and there he slept all day
long without stirring until night. when
he had slept off the effects Of the egg
nog.
II do not look upon eggnog now as
such an innocuous drink as | did at one
time. and | know there was never a
wife who lived through such a long
day as did waiting for Mr.. Blank to
come home that New Years day In
Texas. New York Times.