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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
NATION NEWS MATTERS.
A Delightful Porch Party
Movements of the People,
respon,lrnee of The Robcsonia.


Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Green
gave a most delightful porch
party at the home OF Mr.. ". w.
Smith, where they board, in hon
! or of their niece, Miss Ellen
Cutchin, of Greensboro, who was
visiting them. There were about
forty present. Among the de-
lights of the evening was the
| philopena and her contest.
Miss Bee Weatherly captured
the first prize and Mr.. Williams
the second. Delightful refresh
ments were served. All were
charmed with Miss Cutchin and
were loath to say goodnight.
Hope she will visit Maxton
again.
Mr.. W. M. Currie is riding in
a new Ford automobile. Mr.. H.
G. McNair and Mr.. Lock Nc
Kinnon has also joined the horse
less carriage ranks.
Misses Sallie McBryde and
Harriet Morrison left Thursday
for Charlottesville, Va, to at
tend the summer school. Mrs.
Lima A. Mclean went to Lum-
berton yesterday to spend few
days with her son, Mr.. A. w.
Mclean. Miss Mary Belle Cot
tingham left yesterday for Row.
land. Mr.. }. G. Mccormick, of
Wilmington, was in Maxton
Thursday Mr., and Mrs. H. E.
Hall, OF Wilmington, spent sew
eral hours in Maxton Thursday
en- route to Red Springs. Miss
Courtney Num- left for Colds
boro Friday morning. MIR. R.
ID. Mcmillan, of Red Springs,
was in Maxton Wednesday. =
Mrs. A. B. Groom and children
returned from Wrightsville Tues
day.-Mr. J. w. Green went to
Wilson Wednesday morning. -
Miss Matte Williams Mclean
spent Friday in Lumberton. -
Miss Martha Bitchery, Of Lumber
ton, spent Friday at Mrs. Ellen
Cook s.-Dr. Marsh, ofSt. Luke's
Hospital, Fayetteville, was in
Maxton Thursday. Miss Bessie
LegWin, of Wilmington, is visit
ing in Maxton.
Mr.. M. E. Watson left Tues.
day for Washington, where he
will engage in the barber bus
mess.
The Rev. J. M. Mclean, Of
Rowland, was in Maxton thi:
eek.-Miss Collins Weatherly
Of Bennettsville, is visiting a
the home of DR.. Kirkpatrick. =
Mr.. W. S. Curtis, of Winston
Salem, is visiting his mother. -
Mrs. M. j. Smith, of Buie, il
| is spending some time with he
daughter, Mrs. W. j. Currie. =
Mr.. W. H. Harding, of Phila
: delphia, after spending severa
! days with friends in Maxton
left yesterday for Jacksonville
Fla. Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Hole
> man, of Pee Dee, are visitin,
, relatives in MaXton. Mrs. r
i M. Williams returned yesterda,
from Carthage, where she ha
0 been a delegate to the Mission
s airy Union of Fayetteville Pres
f bytery. DIR. and Mrs. Gibson
, of Red Springs, spent a fey
, hours in Maxton yesterday.
i, Maxton, N. c., June 10, 1905
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In Honor of Mrs. Thurman D.
Kitchin.

Special to The Robesonian
Thursday afternoon. from five
until seven O'Clock, Mrs. H. 1.
Clark was at home in honor of
Mrs. Thurman Kitchin, of Lum-
berton, and Mrs. Kenneth Bar
ron, of Port Norfolk, Va. the
prevailing decoration was ferns,
and the form Of entertainment
was progressive whist. The score.
cards were hand-painted in fern
design, and the prizes were lace
ferns. Forty guests participated
in the evenings entertainment
Scotland Neck, N. c., June 18
1909.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Notices OF New Advertisements.

Special prices on summer
goods-W. ]. Prevatt.
All the new as we'll as the old
standbys in drinks-McLean-
Sledge Co.
North Carolina State Normal
and Industrial College.
Meredith College at Raleigh.
Wedding rings a speciality
Boylin's Jewelry Store.
Prescriptions the principal de;
partment-McMillan's Pharmacy
Entertainment at st. Pauls.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21

Because a creditor had threat
ened to seize his mule if he did
not pay a debt, John S. Granger,
a white man aged 40. Wednes-
day morning shot his mule in
the woods near his home in Hor-
ry county, S. c., then turned
the weapon on himself, inflict-
ing almost instantly fatal in
iuries. A man named Watts, it
is reported, had a bill of sale on
the mule and had declared he
must have his money.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Born In Iowa.

Our family were all born and raised
in Iowa, and have used chamberlain 8
collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
(made at Des Moines) for years. We
know how good it is from long expert
ence in the use of it. In fact, when in
Ell Paso, Texas, the writer's life was
saved by the prompt use of this RENE
DIV. We are now engaged in the mer--
camille business at Narcoossee, Fla. ano
have introduced the remedy here. 1t
has proven very successful and is con,
stantly growing in favor NNIsBRos
This remedy is forsale by all druggists
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21

summer coughs and colds are obsti-
nate and difficult to cure. The most
prompt method is to take something
pleasant which will gently move the
bowels; good laxative cough syrup
Bees Laxative cough syrup will surely
and promptly cure your cold. Sold by
]. D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that a cure may be
effected by applying chamberlain
salve as soon as the child is done nurs-
ing. wipe it off with soft cloth be
fore allowing the babe to nurse. Many
trained nurses use this salve with bes'
results. For sale by j. D. Mcmillan 6
SON.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Chur CHI Services Yesterday.

The Children's Day exercises
at the Presbyterian church yes
terday morning which took the
place of the regular church SER
vices, consisting of music and
recitations by the little ones,
were a complete success and re-
fleet much credit on Superin-
tendent Mckenzie and his corps
of workers. The church was
filled to overlooking.
There was no preaching at the
First Baptist church yesterday
morning on account of the above.
mentioned exercises, and the
pastor, Rev. G. H. Durham
preached at the East Lumber
ton chapel.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Stomach Troubles.

Many remarkable cures of stomach
troubles have been effected by cham
berlain's stomach and Liver ,rablets.
One man who had spent over two thous-
and dollars for medicine and treatment
was cured by few boxes of these tab
lets. Price, Is cents. samples free at
McMillan's drug store.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
No Need of Suffering FromRheu.
matfSm,

II Is a mistake to allow anyone to
suffer from rheumatism, as the pain
can always be relieved, and in most
eases a cure effected by applyingCham-
Derlaln's Liniment. The relief from
pam Which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost. 1t makes sleep
anu rest possible. Even in cases of long
standing this liniment should be used
IN IN account of the relief which it affords.
90 not be discouraged until you have
S SiSta II trial. For sale by all drug
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Didn't Have to Pay Tax.

Mr.. C. J. Hunter, of Florence,
S. c., who has been coming to
Lumberton for several years TAX
ing orders for charging pictures
for the Fleming Portrait Co. of
Chicago, was asked Friday to
cough up the license tax required
by the State for such agents, but
Mr.. Hunter said nay and employ
ed Mr.. S. Mcintyre, who quickly
showed that there was nothing
doing, that the law could not
touch him for tax. There is a
State law requiring a tax for such
agents, but Mr.. Mcintyre showed
that the Supreme Court of the
United States, in a case that
went up from Greensboro, has
decided that the law conflicts
with the Interstate commerce
law and is no good. Mr.. Hunter
YVES out his lawyers fees but die
not have to pay the tax.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Sunday School Excursion to VII.
nington.

mlngton.
A special excursion will be run
by the Seaboard on Wednesday,
30th, to Wilmington for the Bap-
fist Sunday school of Lumberton.
The train will leave the station
at 7:30 am. All nearby Sunday
schools are invited to join in.
The fare for the round trip will
be 81, children under IL half fare.
Mr.. Frank Cough, former excur-
sion agent for the Seaboard, will
have charge. A Pullman chair
car will be attached to the train
and those who desire seats in
this for the trip may obtain then
for 81 extra for the round trip
Those who want seats in the chair
car should speak for them al
once.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21
Not Sick as He Thought.

Mr.. Jake Thompson, of Back
Swamp, returned Friday after
noon mJackson Springs, where
he spent a week trying the virtue
of the water; and he is loud in
his praise of the Springs as a
good place to recuperate. Mr..
Thompson went to the Springs on
the excursion Friday a week ago,
and feeling a little unwell decid-
ed to stay over for a few days.
The first three days he was very
sick, and thinking that he was
taking the fever called on a ply.
stefan, who told him it was moth
ing but the effects of the water.
Mr.. Thompson said he paid the
doctor and began to eat like any
other we'll man.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-21

Miss Jessie Fuller Was one
of the attendants at the marri-
age in Ashboro Thursday of Miss
Edith Moring, of ASHORE, and
Prof. H. B. Craven, principal of
the Statesville Graded Schools.
Miss Moring is well known in
Lumberton, having been a guest
at a house party given by Miss
Fnller two years ago. She is a
sister of Miss Marian Moring, who
has been elected teacher of music
at the Graded School here
Miss Fuller is now visiting
at the home of Mr.. Fuller's moth
er at Farmer, Raldolph county
and she will also visit friends II
High Point before returning
home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09

"a iadu! GrGcc Of NulU that is droUl"
might have entertained this flight dis
Eipatcd then. He knew now he knew.
With a sharp cry Of exultation he
broke into run So did IilIHrd. Peo-
ple turned and stared, but none sought
10 intercept any Of the runners In
Monte Carlo there are many strange
scenes and the knight errant often
finds that his bump of caution has
suddenly developed. And there We're
no police about; they We're on the ca
sino terraces or Slroling through the
gardens.
Past the park the quartet ran Then
came q stretch Of darkness hptwcc,
one electric lamp and another And
then. as if Whi~hed away by magic.
the foremost woman disappeared. The
other halted. breatheSS She started
again. hut too late The Italian caught
her roughly and quickly tore aside the
veil
Kitty killigrew," Hllard cried
He sprang forward and graSped the
italian by the shoulders The Italian
struck out Sayagely. but Hillard seized
his arm. Each man could hear the
breathing of the other, quick and deep
You meddling dog" gasped HnIard
Take care lest the dog bite signor
Release my arm aud stand aside"'
Presently. Now that way is yours"
said Hillard, pointing.
Are you certain" the Italian Kissed
so certain that if you do not obey
me shall call the police"
81 should like nothing better" re
dumfounded HiIard
do you know these IadipsY
''Do you?" insolently
my knowing them does not mat
ter. But it is any gentleman's con.
Germ when a man gives pursuit to a
lady who does not wish to meet him"
"A lady? Grace of Mary. that is
droll"
Hillard released the imprisoned arm
There was patent raillery, quizzical
insolence which convinced Hilard that
the Italian had not given chase out of
an idle purpose
I'VE shall meet again." the Italian
said softly.
Il nope not" replied HilIard frankly
However, you may find me at the
Hotel de Londres."
The Italian laughed again. You un.
derstand the language we'll" debating
iy.
And the people too" Hilard had
no desire 10 pass the time of day with
his opponent
We'll. | have said that we Shall
meet again, and it must he So
And your hat, as well as mine. is
still in the casino. The night il cold"
The Italian permitted his glance to
wander over Iillard critically He
swung round on his heel and walked
rapidly down the street Hilard
turned to reassure Kitty. Kitty had
.,!-L~j
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09

thought. He foated between this
phrase and Mrs. Sandford'S frank de-
Tense of her girlhood friend,
Time flies" he warned. Which is
it to be?"
"WeIl go on to Venice 1t would be
folly for me to continue the hunt
alone"
At I that evening they stepped
out of the station in Venice-the blue
twilight of Venice that curves down
from the hollow heavens. softening a
bit of uglinPss here, accentuating a bit
Of lovelinesS there Here Merrihew
found one OF his dreams come true
and his first vision of the Grand canal
with its gondolaS and barges and queer
little bObtailed skif1S. was never to
leave him Hilard hunted for his old
gondOlier, but could not find him SO
he chose one Achille. No. 154 With
their trunks, which they had picked
up at Genoa and small luggage in the
hotel barge they had the gondola all
10 themselves.
Instead of following the Grand cana
Achille took the short cut through the
Ruga di San Giovanni and the RIO al
San Polo.
Out into the Grand canal again. As
they swept under the last bridge before
coming out into the hotel district Hi.
lard espicd a bcggar leaning over the
parapet The moonlight shone full In
his face
stop" cried Hillard to Achille.
The beggar took to his heels aud
when Hillard stepped out Of the gon-
dola the beggar had disappeared
"Who was it," asked Merrlhew in.
differently
Giovanni"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09

start the hunt again or give # VT
entirely There are some villages be-
tween here and Nice 1t must be in
that direction. They were about to
board the car for Nice If you hadn't
been gambling if you had been sensi-
BILE and stayed with me-
Come. now. that won't wash You
know very well that you urged me to
play"
You would have played without any
urging"
And who is this Italian anyhow"
asked Merrihew. And why did h
run after your prima donua?"
That is precisely what wish to
find out" answered Hillard
I'm afraid that Kitty has fallen
among a bad lot I'll wager it is
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09

me, Kitty"
Il can't help being good TO you, you
strange. lovely woman. for your sake
as well as for mine. Now am going
20 write a letter"
La Siguorina still fingered by the
window
Merrihew was pocketing currency in
exchange for his gold when HHlard
passed an open letter to him:
My Dear Mr. HnIard-Do not seek US.
Il will be useless If MT Merrihew is
with You, tell him that some day / Will
explain away the mystery. But this
please make plain 10 him-if he insists
upon searching for me he will only double
my unhappiness.
KITTY KILLIGREW.
Merrihew soberly tucked the letter
away. Il knew it," he said simply
"She is in some trouble or other. some
tangle. and fears to drag us into it
Who left letter here this morning?"
he asked of the concierge
"A small hoy from Nillefranche."
Just my luck" said Merrihew. 81
said that ii would be of no use to
hunt in the smaller towns Well. we
had better take the luggage back TO
e,.ora,,..,
..yor win ho ,,.o.tf,,,, +i,,,o ,e.o,
what bonno,,o, ,,..t ,,toi,. a,,, ,ont.,;,,
,bo,. IN ~, oro,o ~ ~, -. .t,,:,,
nIons bord as II ,,o, .,oo,, - ,.a,, >,
"Rut roug"
ooh DOM hotbar about mo boro
relocated nv LITTLE romance to tho o,r.
rot of no account tbinrs ot Ioos, for
the present" said Uillard with m
enignatical smile. make IN vour
mind-we have only twenty minutes"
.Oh. divine aaiaiuS, And Won Law
down the chase so readily as this?'
Merrihew was scornfully indignant.
Il would travel the breadth Of the
continent were sure of meeting this
woman. But she has become a WHO
the-wisp and am too old and like
comfort too well TO pursue impossible
tiles.
"Hul why did she leave you that
mask! demanded Merrihew "Sh"
must nave meant something by that
lrue' put LOT the NE OF me cant
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09
--.&~%4e ~e~pUeAHUAAA9Ne,
By
HAROLD
MAC GRATH
Copyright. 1908. by the Bobbs-
Merrill Co.
CHAPTER Nil.
MANY NAToLLoNs.

4 z ERRIHEW sighed with per,
M feet content The pretty wo-
| man sitting opposite smiled
a III hIm lenunrlA and I'M
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-12-09
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,
lesson XI.-FouTth Quarter, For
Dec. II. 1909.
THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES.

Text of the Lesson, u Tim. iv, 1-1s.
Memory Verses. 6-8-Golden Text,
Phil. 1-21-Comre1tary Prepared by
Rev. D. M. Stearns.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31
advertisements.
The strength Of a child.

It's surprising to find how few parents
Know the great strength giving qualities
OF good oatmeal Most of them think
OF 1t as food for the sturdy Scotch or
.ne brawny Englishman, and overlook
us value as a food for children. Every
now and then mother will take to feed
ing her children on Quaker Oats and
VIII be astonished at their Improvement
III strength and vigor. OF course, she
'eils her friends. and they prove it for
themselves. but every mother in the
country should see that her children are
arong and vigorous. Plenty of Quaker
oats' eaten often. will do it.
1rocers sell Quaker Oats in regular
ase packages at l0c, the family size
PACKAGES at Csc. and the family size
pac'ase containing piece of 6ne china
Tor 30c.
Dont mss 4 day; eat Quaker Oats
svefy morning for breakfast
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31
AsHvILLE.

CO. Small spent Saturday in Bangor.
Mrs. Eunice Bunker has returned from
q visit to relatives in North Sullivan.
A son came to gladden. the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. John H. Tracy, I'd, March IS
J. Franklin Anthony and wife enter
tanned George T. Noyes and wife, Of suili-
van Harbor, Sunday.
Neighbors gathered aroundthe wood.
pile OF Capt. o. P. Braadon Saturday and
Manufactured about nine cords Of fire.
wood. Capt. Bragdon expresses his appre-
cation of the kindness.
An unusually bright old lady, Mrs
Sarah Hodgkins, passed her ninetieth
birthday on March 10, at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Edward Hodgkins, where
she has been tenderiy cared for the past
few years.
March -. B.
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COUNTY NEWS.
=. .dass,o~as 0ssnsy Ness. 80 etAsv pages
EAST SULLIVAN.


The bay is free Of ice.
Harry Gordon is in town with his gaso-
line engine, saving wood.
George Hatch starts April IS rural free
a.,;very carrier on route I.
Miss Lydia Hill, OF Bar Harbor, spent
50 vacation with relatives here.
Mrs. George Martin and Miss Elizabeth
Martin are the guests Of Eben Smith and
wife.
The free ball on March IS was pleasant
occasion, with q good crowd and good
music.
There will be an ice-cream sociable and
nickel entertainment at the hall Thursday
evening, April l.
Mrs. Georgia Robertson has returned
from Winter Harbor and reopened her
cottage on the corner.
Howard Martin left to-day to ship as
mate on board the schooner Henrietta A.
whitney, OF Ellsworth.
March %. ri.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31
KlrrERY 70 CARIBOU.

Two sections OF the iron pier ct Old
Orchard beach were swept away in tho
storm last Thursday night. The damage
to the pier is estimated At $4,000.
Ezra L. 6tearns, Of the Stearns Lumbse
Co., Bangor, died Sunday, after an llneo
OF diseases. He was sixty EIGHT years q
age. One brother survives Samuel 6tearns,
OF Bangor, with whom he had been aaoo-
ciated in business. He was . member Of
the Tarratine club and was secrstafy u
the Eastern Maine State fair association.
DIR. Joseph P. Fessenden, brother Of
former U. 8. Senator William p. Reosen-
den, Of Maine, died 1t his homo in Salem,
Mass, March 20, Of pneumonia. ct the -
Of seven eight years. Dr.. Feseenden yes
Salem's oldest physician: Starting his
career in Lewiston, he divided hiS ttNnD
in that city between his practice ara vnEf-
Gus public Offices. He was postmaster Of
Lewiston twelve years, served in tho cor
mon council and board Of aldefmen &14
was superintendent Of public sch0ols.
Leaving Lewiston, he removed to Port
land and lived there two years before -
ing to Salem.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31
MT. DESERT FERRY.

Augustus I. Carter, who WAS ill last
week, Is better.
Clarendon Carter, OF West Ellsworth,
recently visited his brother, A. l. Carter.
Mrs. Nettie Higgins and daugher Sadie
returned from Charleston Saturday night.
Mrs. Nina Colby, 81 Bangor. spent Sat
urday night and Sunday at F. L. Colby's.
I. L. Wardweu Is making extensive
repairs on his house. Mrs. Wardwell Wis
tied relatives in Bangor last week.
Miss Madge Moon, who has been spend
ing her vacation at home, returned to Bar
Hsrbor Saturday to resume teaching.
March -. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31
DEDHAM.

Miss Ethel Rowe, OF Augusta, is the
guest Of Ars. H. p. Burrill.
G, d. Goodwin. OF Brewer, visited bis
parents, q. p. Goodwin and wife, last
week.
Mrs. d. s. Burrill has returned from the
K. III. general hospital at Bangor, and is
recovering health.
j. F. Cowing and wife, who have been in
Pittsfield the last four years, have re-
turned to their farm here.
March %. B.
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GorTs ISLAND.

Howard Kelley, of fremont, was here
recently on business.
Mrs. Tena Babbidge, OF Bar Harbor, who
has been visiting friends here, returned
home Saturday.
Rev. F. L. Provan, of West fremont,
was unable to I'LL his appointment here
sunday, owing to the heavy rain.
Mrs. E. N. Moore and her daughter
Edith came from Bar Hsrbor last Monday,
accompanied by Mrs. A. J. Babbidge.
March %. CHIPS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31

Constipation causes headache, nausea, dizzi-
ness, languor, heart palpitation. Drastic
physics grippe, sicken. weaken the bowels and
don't cure. Doan's Regulets act gently and
cure constipation. Is cents. Ask your drug
gist.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31

Reporter-Now, what was the worst
money panic you ever saw? Great finan-
oier-L Last week, when ten-cent piece
rolled to the floor OF street car and five
women claimed it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31

How can any person risk taxing some un,
known cough remedy when foiey.s noney ~
contsi M NO harmful drugs. and cures the most
obstinate coughs and colds. Why expermens
with your h6elthf Insist upon having tne
cHBR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-03-31

The mothers heart is the child's school
room. Henry Ward Beecher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-01-27
Very Lucky.

III =
The following is genuine essay by
ten-year-old boy:
MY life has been very lucky one.
When I was three years old fell
downstairs and cut my head. When I
was five years old I was looking at
some hens, and a dog bit my leg.
When was eight went with my
brother In the trap, and the horse fell
and threw us out Of the trap; my
brother lit on his feet, and I lit on the
horses back. Last year I was play
ing, and ran into surrey and cut
my eyebrow, and it has left a mark.
One day I went into the slaughter
house, and big sheep ran after me
and knocked me down. I have had a
happy Hfe.''
This cheerful acceptance Of what are
usually regarded as the ills Of life re-
minds the writer Of an old school
fellow who took part in the fight at
Elandslaagte at the beginning Of the
South African war. After the engage
ment he was taken to the hospital at
Pietermaritzburg. AS soon as he was
able he wrote home and sent his peo-
pie the tunic he had worn In the
battle.
"You will see," he wrote, that there
are eleven bullet holes in it, but was
awfully lucky. Only six Of them hit
me.",Cleveland Leader.