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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
INCIDENT o.ERpnAMN.
LAWYER. in Rnleish Discuss the Baxter
Shcmvcll Case.
Especial 10 The Iimes- Dispa'ch.I

Especial TO The Times ID spatch.l
/ Raleigh. n. G., April 6.-According TO
! statements made here by num-
/ her OF lawyers here this week TO argue
cases in the Supreme Court. Inc BaX-
ter Shemwell incident, on Southern
train No. IS. on the eve of his begin
ming his i've days Imprisonment SEN
tence, was very much overdrawn in
the newspaper publications They
make the statement that 3. Mckenzie
was in the car with Shemwell, and
that he and other eyewitnesses insist
that there was no disturbance by
shemwen They have II that when tho
conductor told Shemwell that the train
could not stop. at Lexington; he insist
ed that his ticket required this. and
that the printed rules OF the company
permitted the stop for passengers hay
ing tickets such as his. When the
conductor persisted in his ruling that
the train could not stop. ShemweN
merely turned away and resumed the
reading of newspaper. There was
nothing further until the conductor
returned, merely to say 10 Shemwel!
thai the stop at Lexington had been
arranged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
BRINGS SUIT FOR Insurance.
virginia Shirt Company Want, Paymen, for
Losses Sustained i'll Fire.

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatch.l
Fredericksburg, Va, April 6.--Carter &
Carter. attorneys for the Virginia shirt
Company. whose plant was DESTROYED by
Are here In December. 1899 have Instituted
suit in tho Corporation Court against a
number of insurance companies who had
Issued policies on the stock OF the Virginia
Shirt COMPANY, The companies who Had
taken risks on tho building have all PAID
up. but the companies who had issued poll
cics on the stock claim that the amount
was largely in excess of the stock he!d by
the virginia shirt Company when the IRE
took place aud declined to pay. The
amount involved IS s3i,55o, distributed as
follows: The scaboard Insurance COMPANY,
sl0.5C1: the Niagara. $500. National of
Hartford $3.50; Equitable, S2,'5o Scottish
Union $3.50. Western Assurance CompaHE
81. 75o; queen Insurance Company OF Amer
ica ss,75g Phoenix oc Hartford. $3.50,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
VOLUNTARY RATS {
MADE BY \. & W.
ldncrease OF Per Cent. Granted
Enployes-Browring May
Z Oppose Glass.
Lsneoial hi NO rilnes.pisnntch

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.
Roanoke, Va. April 6.--An order was
promulgated by the management OF tho
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
psny to-day, making a voluntary in
crease of & per cent. IN the pay of all
employees OF the road who receive SIS
or less per month The announcement
came as a big surprise. The ADVANCE
dates from the first of April. and ef-
fleets several thousand men. The or
der applies to those whose salaries
have not been raised since October,
1909, and it does not apply to en-
ployes who have already been settled
with or to those who have appoint
inents with the management.
The fremen. enginees and telegra-
Pliers have within the past few weeks
been granted increases OF between 5
and 6 per cent
Brass Pin In Appendix.
Surgeons who operated on Miss Elsie
Brown, a teacher in the Roanoke pub
lie schools. at a Roanoke hospital for
appendicitis. found a large brass pin
AN the appendix, and Notwithstanding
this condition OF affairs. the appendix
was removed and Miss Brown Is re-
tcoverinE rapidly. The surgeons be-
ilieve the pin was lodged in the ap-
pendix when Miss Brown was child.
The Camden Iron Works. OF Salem,
was to-day given the contract for a |
dining hall and five "Leantos" at the |
State Tuburculosis sauatorium, at Ca
tawba. this county. The figures are
TO cost S22,O5o, and the work is to t
begin at once. and be completed by /
September. The accommodations willl
permit of liz patients, IS patients at /
present being under treatment, with
Ia long waiting list.
Colonel James S. Browning, OF Roa-
'noke, may be nominated by the Repub-
lican party as candidate for Congress
ito oppose Congressman Carter Glass.
Eof Lynch5urs. Browning recently
smoved 10 Roanoke from the Ninth Dis
ttrict.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
MAKES THREAT TO KILL.
Heayily-trmed Insane Man Burricades
lIinself in Ennse.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
Raleigh, y. C.. April 5--Gcorge w
Mangutn, a well-kuown farmer at
Falls, this county, became dangerously.
insane yesterday afternoon and barr!-
caded himself in his house. from which
other members of the family had fed.
| lie was armed with revolver. an ak
and big butcher knife. and in his
rawlings declared his purpose 10 KIN
who ever attempted To interfere with
him. The township constable and the
local deputy sheriff were notified. and
devoted several hours TO working their
way into the house. and into the room
where the maniac was, their effort ne
ing to avoid force that might lead TO
either killing Mangum or being killed
by him
They finally succeeded in getting
Wake TAIL soon after midnight 10
await steps 10 gat him in the state
Hospital for the Insane
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
THOMAS NOEL CAPTURED.
Escaped Murderer Brought Down h.
Load of HucEshot.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
Norfolk. Va, April drought down
by loadsof buckshot that struck him
in the back, Thomas Noel, the negro
murderer awaiting electrocution. who
escaped from the Norfolk county jail
over a week ago was captured early
this morning in a clump OF woods back
Of Brambleton. While his wound is
dangerous. the attending physicians
declare that he Will recover. as he was
shot at from long range. He is back
in the county gail, and the jail phys!,
clan is in attendance.
Noel was located yesterday in Prin-
cess Anne county. near the county
water works, JEstice Fentrcss of that
county headed a posse in search Of
the negro, following his tran with a
Bloodhound Noel turned and tried 10
beat II back TO Norfolk when closely
pursued several times he was ared
upon Yesterday, but vas missed and
lost sight Of.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
MAY JOIN OTHER UNIONS.
Bright Tobacco Growers TO Confer
With NATIONAL Farmers, Union.
fSpeoial 10 The Times-Dis

tSpecial 10 The Times Disnatch.l
panvllle, Va, April 6.--The Mutual
Protective Association Of bright to-
hacco growers OF Virginia and North
Carolina, which has so far been oper>
ated as separate organization from
other unions of the formers, this af-
.ternoon elected a committee of three
TO go to the meeting of the National
Farmers Union in St Louis TO confer
with committee of three from that
body TO consider the proposition OF the
Mutual Protective Association to
affiliate and become part OF the Ma
tional Farmers Union. The meeting
was largely attended. and was pre-
sided over by President H. o. Kerns,
of Sutherlins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
MAKE rnIr or INSPECTION.
business Men of Norfolk View Belt
Line Railroad Properties
fsnccial 10 Tho mes.pispatch
Va yrTJ q IT.. ~,

fSnecial 10 Tho Times ispatch.l
Norfolk. Va, April 6.'rhe buBlnegs
men Of Norfolk connected with tho
Board OF Trade to-day inspected the
lines and terminals Of the Belt Line
Rallroad as the guests Of tao company.
The trip around the harbor was made
on the steamer Memphis, Of inc south
ern Railroad, and The entire afternoon
was spent In the inspection The fact
lilies OF the line have recently been
greatly improved, and largo territory
developed for The placing Of manu-
featuring sites the line now extending
to se#ell'G Point, and the river front
along Atlantic City viii soon be avail
ahle for all kinds ~ buslncss Tie
Wharfage facilities Of the city can now
readily he doubled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.
eleven Aupeais Disposed OF by Nor,i,
Carolina Tribunal

4 INN"VIdT " 7 IlN ITIUFtr IIepaTrNT
Raleigh n Co April 81 .Elcyer. AZ.
peais were disposed of WIN opir,tonY
aud otherwise on thiR weskly dellverv
day by the supreme Court 10 foliows:
Armed; Hardy w, Insurance ca Ia
NOR affirmed; state VS.. McDonald,
Robeson. now tsIal, State ~. Chiffon,
RobosonE new trial; state vs.. Stack,
nonse, scotland, affirmed WHO'S W.
Miller Runeomhe, petition 10 rehear
dismissed stout vs. Perry, Chatham
new trlali Monroe VS. owen. C,umDef
land, per curtain affirmed Bughanau
" w. -, Bu,eIanan, Lee per curiam afiirmcdi
Moore, per euriam affirmed Skies W.
Williams, Union, per curiam affirmed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
CONTESTS Ar LEXINGTON.
eOrntoricaI and Debating Events Held
ut Local High school

l.
+ Especial to The Times-Dtspatch.
Z Lexington. Va, April 6.--'rhe ora
Eforical contest between the members
Eof the Athenian and Corinthian Liter
tary Societies, of the Lexington High
sSchool, held Tuesday afternoon in the
tfhigh school auditorium, was an inter-
kcsting event, and was witnessed by a
ksoodly number of spectators.
[ The presiding officers We're Berkeley
lCoN, president, and Howard Tardy,
bsecretary.
fwere:
/ Athenian socie.y-Georse white,
TfLiberty and Union" Thomas Mccor-
fkle. Ignorance in Our Country a
ECrimes' Plummer Pultz, Worth Of
EEloquence."
[ corinthian society Billy Cox, ION
fConciliation With America" Lloyd
sIeech. Stability of our Government
Waiter, Dunlap. Value of Reputation. .
The question debated was, Re.
solved, That Rockbridge county should
bond itself for the purpose OF gettng
good roads" The affirmative debaters
were Edwin Adair and Charles Prof
nit; the negative, Fred Deayer and
Thomas White.
The committee of judges, composed
OF DR. James Lewis Howe. Prof ~ p.
Staples and William r. Kennedy
awarded the honors to George White
as best declaimer, and Edwin Adair as
Ethe best debater, and the affirmative
side as winners in the debate. j,
Berkeley Cox extended greetings to
tthe visitors in graceful speech, and
introduced the speakers. whose adj
tdresses were all well delivered
DOGS LEAD TO DEAD BCDf.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
RAISE LlcESsE or BANKS.
Chatham Town Council Also Makes Increase
in Iul

Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch
Chatham VA. April G.-The Town Coua-
Gil Monday night fi$ed :he levy for uun!c.-
pal purposes at 80 cents on the SiCe worth
OF property. which Is an Increase OF 10
cents over last year The license on banks
was Increased from SIS per year to SieO per
year on banks of $1,000 capital stock or less,
and SEQ ON banks OF capital stock not eS-
hanks as permitted by law lost. Last year
the license from the two banks here was
$50 this year it viii be $500 The Licenses.
win few exceptions. will 90 che same as
ernl Assembly Giving the citlztas the right
10 vote on a bond issue OF sloeeo Tor perma-
nent street and High schoo! Improvements
did not carry the emergency clause and the
about the latter part OF the summer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

had reached the climax of his wlld
career by numbering Miss Martha B.
Blackstone last Thursday evening.
In his amazing confession, Spencer
makes 1t clear that associated with
his overpowering desire To steal were
an intense love of excitement and a
high degree of personal vanity. This
latter trait Spencer gratiticd by baf-
fling the police and reading the news
paper accounts OF his exploits. The
accounts of his daring crimes fasci-
mated him and fostered his egotism.
The police declare lie is morphine
fend
An element approaching the roman
tic entered into Spencer's crimes, for
coupled with his other motives was IL
desire to secure money wherewith to
purchase elaborate furnishings for his
home In West Springfield, thus furnish
ing handsome setting for his young
and pretty wife for whom he bore
While admitting the killing of Miss
blackstone, Spencer said he did not
Intend to shoot her, but had lost con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

troll OF himself when she repeatedly
shrieked. Even then, he asserted, he
had fired only TO frighten her, and
the three other women who confronted
him in the Dow house
Spencer was arraigned in the Police
Court and was held without bail for
further hearing April Is.
Immediately after his arrest yes
terday morning Spencer was put under
"a third degree" examination by the
police, and this examination ended
only with his confession, nearly a
day later.
Spencer told the police that he had
experienced no qualms of conscience as
a result of mis- crimes. In his confess
sion he revealed a career of almost
lifelong Crime.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Especial to The Tines Dispatch.l
Lynchburg, VAC April 6.--Miss An
mic Bell Spencer, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S. r. Spencer. of Lynchburg, was
married yesterday afternoon to Peter.
son p Hamilton, of Norfolk, the mar
rage taking place at the parsonage
of the Centenary Methodist Church,
Rev. 4. X I.ambdin officiating. They
left for Norfolk. where the groom Is
employed with the Southern Bell Tele-
phone Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
EMPHATIC pENI.L MADE.
scl,wnb Hns Not Purchased NEWPORT
News ShipbuildinE Plnni.
Especial to The Times DispatchJ

Newport Newa va. April 6--.Nr
emphatic denial of u rumor published
In Richmond. to the effect that Charles
NJ. schwab. the steel inagnate, ha.
purchased the plant of the Newport
pany, was given out at the local office
OF the ship yard to-day.
This rumor was current here ias'
week and at that time General Man
ager Walter A. Post made an unqnadl
fed denial of it for publication IN
local paper. Mr. Post says that the
owners of the yard have no Idea OF
selling out to Mr.. Schwab or ANYBODY
else. Tho company has been contcm
ment Of q steel plant here, and 1T is
supposed that this gave rise, to the
schwab runior. 1t is stated, however
that there Is no probability Of the
establishment Of steel plant IN the
Immediate future.
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WIN Celebrate Daniel Boone Day,

I.VUVIaI 70
Spencer. ~ G., April e.-ExteRsve prepa-
q, Daniel Boone Day at the cave OF the
noted pioneer on the banks Of the Yadkin
River. near spencer, on April 20. II is e&-
pected that many thousand visitors wiil at
tend the ceremonies on that day, AL road
leading 20 the historic spot. where csbir
mas been preserved and the cave properls
cared for, have been marked for the con
rAnience of traYelers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
q q u CURES
O1o ca 90 RfEFEE.l IT MA Z ISM SIM

blood The
urate npury circulation BY usually because Of con
PARTICLES formed in this vital aa
and hgamnts the body
acrd matter gritty
particles nts the aches and soreness Of
the blood and therefore
ana
that Is poison s. into the circulation
the or inc sour
anmatoy adds richness ana
s. does not patch
remedy o
sm mineral IN any
purifier Book
sent free pso write THE SWEET COS ALLAN GA
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GAME Ar BEDFORD CITY.
Randolph -NIncon College Defeats hcnd-
cmy by score of IL to 4.

fSpccinl t., The Times DIspatch
Bedford CITY Va, April d.--Ran-
dolph-Macon College defeated Ran
dolph- Macon Academy by score of
Ii to 4. The academy boys held the
college men down until the fourth In
ming. then the college scored eight
runs, The college had the academy
shut out until the last inning, in which
Harman, Jones, Ives and Garter each
scored a run.
Captain j. d. Harman and ]. M.
Jones played star ball Randolph
Macon College has one of the best
teams in its history, 1t defeated v,
NJ l. by q score OF Il to 6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
Iordnn--rltzgerald.

Especial to The Timesi pispatch,
Lynchburg. Va, April o,--+At we
First Bantist Church Sunday after
noon Luther S. Jordan and Miss Eliz-
abeth S. 7itzgerald both of the city,
were united in marriage, the ceremony
being performed by the pastor, Dr. ~.
w, Hamilton They have gone TO
Washington to live,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
Iielly--Le,Yis.
nelly --LcN1S.
LSnncial 70 The Tinnns- rnLsnatct

Especial to The Times -Dispatchl
Norton. Va, April 6.-Emmergon w.
Kelly and Miss Dorcas Lewis were
married here this afternoon at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. ". Pepper,
DR. Watson, pastor of the Methodist
Church. officiating They left tonight
for Louisville and 81, Louis on their
honeymoon trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
nurrctt-,Nilson.

Especial to The Times-DIspatc
Fredericksburg, Nh April 6,--Bev-
| crley " Durrett, Of Spotsylvania coun,
lty, and Miss Annie Mary Wilson, OF
Caroline county, We're married mere
| last night by Rev John r. Rosehro,
at the latters residence They J. left i I,
for Northern bridal trip Upon their
return they VIII reside in Caroline
|
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
VIII call county Convention.

lSpocial TO me Ilmes- lJlspatchl
Salisbury, y. G.. April G.-f'or the purpose
of calling a county convention Chairman a,
IL Boyden. of the Democratic Executive
Committee has called n meeting TO he held
In Sallsburs. on Friday OF this week. II is
said that FORMER Mayor Boyden is being
groomed for congressional honors In the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

daughter of j. II. Coleman. were mar.
ried at O'Clock this afternoon at the
ofides home, near Ammon. Amelia
county. by Rev. E. F. Hall. OF Black
stone James Coleman, brother of the
pride, acted as best man. and Miss
hawes' of Wilson, was the ,mald OF
honor Mr.. and Philips left 10,
Washington. 'o'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
Tudor--Irulgham.

[SncciaI TO The TIInes-D1spHtc1I.1
Weldon N. G., April 6.--John Henry
Tudor, Of stony Greek, Va, and Miss
eyeninr ut the home of the BRIDES
ware .'t near Weldon, Rev, A. Ptand
of the Methodist church, performed
the ceremony. Mr., and Mrs Tudor Will
make their home at Rosemary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
snl,nnn--uradIer.

TspeclaI 70 The TImes- DIspAtch.I
Danville Va. April 6.--"Irairview.
the nome OF Robert Bradley, near Dan
ding at o'clock this afternoon. when
his daughter, Miss Matte Bradley. be-
came the bride of William Salmon, Rev.
j c. Holland officiating. The wed
ding was attended by large number
OF friends, both from Danyille and the
county Just before the ceremony an
old Virginia dinner was served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

yesterday following charges made by Mr..
Garland TO recover from Mr.. stewart
amounts alleged to havo been advanced by
him in behalf Of Arthur Turner, for whom
the last named attorney IS guardian. 1udg-
ment was rendered against Mr. stewart. and
both lawyers appealed TO q higher court.
Tho difference grow out OF personal charges
made against Mr. stewart by Mr.. Garland
and II is said the case may 20 TO the SUI
preine Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
VOTE For w,ArEnwonh
Gravity system 10 Cost $4,000 10 BE
Y InstalIcd at MooIstnck
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

u Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
Z Woodstock, Va, April Elm an
Ehlection in which two ballot boxes
Ewere used, Mt. Jackson, Va, has voted
ito install a gravity system of water
works. One ballot box was for the
property holders, and the other for the
tqualified voters. y two-thirds major
ATTY of the property holders was nee.
tessary. This was carried by five Tho
qualified voters gave larger major
S.ty. The system will cost about $l5.-
1000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

LspeClaI 70 The TlWes-DIspaIeN'J
Boydton, Va, April 6.-The Town
Council has contracted for between
t,yo thousand and twenty-five hundred
square wards of granouthic sidewalk
for the town OF Boydton making in
all about one mile OF walks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
FORK UNION WINS.
Defeats Jefferson School. In Baseball,
by Score of & to :.
Especial to Tho Times-Dfsnatch

Especial to The Dispatch.
LINDSAY. " April 6.--In a stubborn
bail game between Jefferson school,
and Fork Onion Academy. on the for
mers grounds to-day. the latter won
3 TO ?.
Petty pitched in gllt-edge form. boz
sides getting home run drive Dovel
played a star game for Jefferson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
I,t,.--l,iufnrd.

TSpcoalto The Tlmes-Dl IGHtI
panviHe VIA. .Npril CT V klns, Q
Cascade, and Miss Lucy iJp,or,a,, .
the Cabell Street parsonage here IN
afternoon at o'cloek BY .Rey- y" W
Guyar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

afternoon at o'clock, at the resi-
dence OF W, II. Cray on Wilson street,
Rev. J.. W. Guyer officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Yarbrough left on the afternoon
train for an extended bridal trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

Mudlaria Treatment Draws Out Pain and
Poison with the famous Mud Baths. Thous-
ands have been cured Big Hotei-open aii
year. send FOR book Address r. 3. KR.s-
MER, Pres. Kramer. Ind.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
Yrrbro,,rl,-Floyd.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
panville Va. April s.--John +. Var
brough and Miss Mary V. Floyd, both
of this cItN. Wore Quietly nlarried this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

Springfield, Mass. april Laying
hia crimes 10 love of excitement and
a mania for stealing caused by an
injury 70 his head IN boyhood. Bertram
Cage Spencer to-day broke down UNI
der twonl2 -four hours Of mercllcss
Rriilins and coufcascd that he was
the masked burglar who had terror
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07
phiI,tn-Colcn,nn.

Especial to The Timcs -Dlspatch.l
Phillips and Miss Lucle Coleman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-07

II Two Lawyers Parties to Suit.
+ Especial 10 The Times Dspatch
Salisbury, y. C.. April 1.-TWO well
known lawyers in Salisbury, G, W. Garland
and j. j, Stewart figured in suit before
County Judge B, E, Miller in Rowan Court
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-11

keep them 80 she sent them To an orphan
age. where the sisters OF charity took care
OF them with many others and trained
them To go ont into the world and earn
their living
All the description OF lif. in the orphanage
is Very interesting The fervent friend.
ships formed among the orphan girls,
the alteration all OF them had for one Of
the sisters. who was fair to look upon
and gentle ia manner and voice. the
little superstitions and customs Of the
convent and the school. the hysteUcal
tendency which prevailed. all these things
are depicted with infinite sincerity and
skill
When Marie Claire leaves the orphan
age and takes "A position ON "A farm the
book becomes more shadowy and indis-
tinct in style. characters appear and
disappear and the adventures Of the
little girl are less interesting than was
her daily life with the sisters Sister
Marie Aimee the dearly loved nun. had
hoped to make Marie Claire "a dressmak-
sisted that she should go ON "a farm. So
10 farm went little Marie Claire and
became shepherdess watching her
sheep and lambs on the hillside and read
ing whatever volume she could lay hands
upon She was not very successful in
her work as shepherde~s. however. and
the farmers wife took her as indoor