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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05

For this section fair, continued cooler ne 10 o.
niebt. minimum temperature about ~ oe-
Vrses. light frost in low places. FRIDAY fslr;
1ight north to northeast WINDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05
NOTICE.

Mr.. s. II. Bermsn, conducting q store at
6l2 King street. wishes TO call the attention
Of his customers that the Article printed in
yesterdays issuel YVES a mistake. He will
continae 70 cater to the trade, as previous to
this date, at 6l2 King street
s. II BERMAN.
6i2 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05
Alsxanoria Gazetfe.
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 3. 1910
LOCAL MATTERS.
Gun and Tide Table.
Moa4her Probabilities.

sun discs tomorrow at 4.67 and sets 81 o'oo'
xz; oJn ,sate, at sos a. M and q p. m. 1919
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Frost was visible this morning. The
mercury 10 the thermometer stood ct 80
degrees.
Today ia Ascension Day and was OBJ
served by special services IN Catholic
and Episcopal churches.
Ooe new member was eleoed at the
meeting OF the Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Company last night. a smok Ell
WAS held after the meeting.
Surveyors, who srs said to be engaged
In mspping out route Tor q proposed
electric line from Norfolk 20 Washing
ton, ere encamped about three miles
west OF this city.
A flower social for the benefit Of the
Methods. Protestant Church will be
given tonight at the residence OF Mrs.
Brooke Arnold, on porth Patrick street.
The Weather Bureau has issued a
special forecast stating that the pexi
few days fair weather with rising tenn
pera'ute will prevail over the eastern
portion OF the United States.
In the Circuit court for Fairfax couu.
ty yesterday evening Clarence M. Oowl-
log qualified as executor OF the estate OF
Edward OoHlIDg, OF West End.
The Lady Board OF Managers OF the
Ohildren's Home will hold their reg u at
monthly business meeting at the home,
Duke street, Friday, Msy 6, at 8 p. m.
A full attendance Is desired.
The Vinegar Hill baseball nine de-
fested q team from the Portner's Brewery
bot ling house by the score Of "a to IL.
The features OF the game were the catch
log Of Zones and the pitching OF War
field.
Emanuel Williams, sged Is years,
con of CHARLES Williams, colored, sextI IN
of st. Psul's Church, was brought to this
city from Westmorelsnd county, on the
steamer Wakefield early last night sod
placed 10 the Alexandra Hospital. He
ls said to be suffering from blood poisor
log. Several weeks ago Williams was
thrown from a horse at Oak Grove add
sustained serious injuries.
Dufiey's Pure Malt whisky for medic.
inal purposes, Sl.00 quart, at spinks, corner
Prince and Royal streets.
Fresh Country Butter Just received.
2Sc III. Best Elgin Creamery Butter 34c 10,
Fresh Eggs 25c doz, Fancy Jspan Rice,
whole grain, &c H., 5 lbs. Eyaporaied
Peaches 25c, lbs Large Prunes 25c, 8 Cans
Fish Roe 25c, z lbs. Laundry Starch 26c, z
Cakes Star Sosp Csc, Cans Pink Alaska
Salmon 25c, Cans Best tomatoes 25c, 4 Cana
Sugar Corn 25c, CT cen Mountain Potatoes $50
bushel. Cans Early June Peas 25c, 8 lbs.
Pure Buckwheat Csc. WIN. P. WooLIs Il
Son, Royal and Wolfe streets-Queen and
Henry streets.
The sixteenth general conference Of
the Methodist Episcopsl Church Sonth
yesterday began its three weeks session
10 Asheville, N. o. Bishop A. W. Will
son, presided. The episcopal address
stated that the Methodist denomination
now numbered 100000 souls, the
second largest Protestant church In The
world. Il gave their gains In the last
fur years as 207, 754. At present over
1000 travelling aud 1000 local ministers
are in service. The church property
now owned lie worth $4,000, 900. Four
million wss spent for churches aud
psrsonsges during the last year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05

OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD,
~ Alexandria, Va, May s, 1910.
Sealed proposals viii be received By the
Clerk of the City School Board, for the Com.
mittee on Finance and Accounts, until SAT-
URDAY, May a. at IL O'Clock NJ, for fur.
nishing FORTY TONS or more Of WHITE
ASH COAL and ONE HUNDRED TONS
OF CUMBERLAND C0AL-or more, for
the public schools
Also TEN CORDS of SAWED and SPLIT
PINE WOOD.
Both coal and wood to be delivered and
stored as needed. The right to reject any or
all bills is reserved.
Proposals to be addressed to the Clerk Of
the CITY School Board. my6 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05

NJOTICF.-A stated conyocation of Mt.
~ VERNON r. A. CHAPTER will he
held FRIDAY EVENING, May 6. at eight
o'clock. Work-B. A
my5 ct A. g. UHLER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05

A DIVIDEND OF THREE DOLLARS per
n share will be paid TO the stockholders of
the Alexandria Water Company on and after
MONDAY, May 10, 1910. Checks will be
mailed stockholders.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
GEORGE UHLER,
maya At Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-05

CPECTAL No s.-Ice Picks worth l5c and
~ zoe. Toe for this week.
GPEcIAL No 10,--Dish Cover Fly Screens,
- Ice, 15c and zoe. Worth 26c.
CPECTAL No. 1i.-Denatured Alcohol
= stoves, with ], 2 and 3 holes, greatly re-
duced. Some bargain. The oaly safe stove
on the market.
CPECIAL No. 12.-Some bargains in Ice
= Cream Freezers.
9 PECIAL No. l3.-5afety Razors at 25c
- each. Something that is good.
CPECIAL No. 14.-Porch Rockers, were.
- $500, now S7.49, for this week only.
X. e. KNIGHT.
a9t goa COG Ripo atreet
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-03
THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO.
Society q ~ Sons Of Virginia Had
Merry Time.
By N. BARNETT DoDsoN


The thirteenth annual reception of
the Society Of the Sons Of Virginia at
Pilgrim hall, Court street, Brooklyn,
was one Of the most enjoyable social
affairs among mutual benefit organiza-
tons in the city on Thanksgiving
night 1t is the custom of the society
to make It's Thanksgiving reception
each year grand reunion Of mem.
bers and friends.
In this respect It's desire was more
than gratihed, for the function proved
to be happy occasion for the renew
ing of old acquaintances formed be-
tween persons when in Virginia who
are now residents Of New York. Pub
lie spirited citizens in many walks Of
life were present and gave their un-
qualified approval OF the record and
work Of the organization.
In the line OF duty TO its members
AID liberal warmth Of spirit and gen
eroslty toward churches, charitable in
stituions and educational interests OF
the race II won the highest respect
and praise Of the public n few years
ago by making one Of its members
who lost his sight independent for life
and paid his endowment when he died
few months ago. This act. with
many other kindnesses shown TO mem
bers who became sick or otherwise
disabled has made the name Society Of
the Sons OF Virginia household word.
The members for the most part are
loyal and true 10 the principles Of the
organization and delight in working
for It's prosperity BY thrift and
economy the society has saved a snug
sum Of several thousand dollars. Its
bills are promptly paid. and It is clear
OF debt II is Incorporated under the
laws OF the state OF New York and
has an elective board Of directors OF
nine members.
Peter II. Fisher. president OF the So
cicty. is one Of the best known and
most highly respected citizens Of
Brooklyn. He Is an Odd Fellow Of
nnk. and as clerk Of the Concord BHp-
t,st Church Of Christ for the past
twenty FIVE years he is known through
out the northern and New England
states John w. Winters, chairman Of
the reception committee, is wen
known and succc,sful business man
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
TMosten and WALTZ.

Oh. the twostep hop is a rough. crude
dance.
With a step and Jump. leap and
prancel
I do not care for twostep where
You stepity-step. stepity-step and two
step.
But the waltz is so gentle and graceful
and free
When we glide with the music harmoni-
ously.
Keeping time TO its beat with a rhythm
OF feet
That 20 Waiting and Waiting and
waltzing.
Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Notice

Whereas my wife. Carrie ID. Har.
rington having left my bed and
board without Just cause or provoca-
ton this Is to notify and warn all
persons from harbouring her or trust.
ing her on my account as | will not
be responsible for any bills OF her
contraction after this date.
Ascher d. Harrington.
SALISBURY, VT, April rs, 1910.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Impo.sibl, 10 und.r,tand.

flames Henry" says the wife stern
", 81 cannot understand why. you have
stayed out so late tonight"
Cant unshtan'T pltyIngly replies
James Henry. carefully showing his
hat down over the newell post bet
dollar you can unshtan' me better'u
you can any uzzer Teller been wish"
Chicago Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Making a Bad Matter Worse.

"Why do you write your rhymes
without dividing the lines-that is, why
do you run the stuff all together as II
It were prose?'
81 do that for the purpose Of piquing
the readers curiosity"
Gee whlz. Isn't II bad enough to
get a fellow to read a poem without
adding insult TO injury by plquIng his
curiosity ?"-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
REACTED Manuscript.

"A penny for your thoughts"
The postman says.
The downcast bard gulps rather hard
And sadly pays.
And Il is quite enough
To make one blue
To see a pack OF thoughts come BACK
With postage due.
Louisville Confessional
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
A. K. RITCHIE & co.
Shoe Department

We superiority guarantee you
other store in the State Of Yer
mont.
Mems Shoe Department growing popularity daily Men
shoes comfortable and satisfactory wearing
you Man, accustomed paying $780, $500 or
your find at the end weeks the
away
uppers cracked arches broken down. fact they look like
thirty cents
this your has been with many advise
you try pair Barry HUSTON Non Equal Shoes your
will be end. You will smile
wontcome off,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25

Micky-well, at any rate, ye can't
say that I'm double faced, like some
I knows OF.
Patsy-Well, man, that's the truth
ye're sayin'. II We had another face
We wouldn't be walkin' abroad wild
them faychurs OF yours.-New York
IOurnni
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Announcement

We wish to announce to the public that we have
bought the stock of goods and fixtures of the BeSsete
Hardware Co., which we will move to our remodeled
store Cor Main and Silver StS., in few days
We will add to this stock full line of Spring
goods and solicit share Of the public patronage
We intend to carry full line Of Shelf Hard
ware, House Furnishing Goods Paints Oils and
Painters Supplies, Mill Supplies and all articles usual
ly found in we'll equipped hardware store.
Our store will be known as The Store Of OPP
portunity and while will not handle the cheapest
goods we will handle the best quality of goods consist
ent with low prices
Mr. Bessette will be with us and will be pleased
to.meet his old patrons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
MAJ His Match.

He got In the barber chair,
And the barber tried to talk.
But all In vain-that fellow there
Won from him In a walk.
He got a verbal strangle hold,
Twas quite beyond endurance.
But ere he left the agent sold
The barber some Insurance.
Cleveland Leader.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Triolet.

/ stepped on her feet
When the car hit the curve.
She was youthful and sweet.
l stepped on her feet,
But l shall not repeat
What she said lack nerve.
stepped on her feet
When the car hit the curve
Chicago Record-HerRld,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Just a Few Snap Shots of Our
Spring and Summer Styles

Snap MEMS Wine Coored Button and Lace Oxords;
high effect and military heel-$4.00 pair.
Snap eyee ties made Of Gun Metal, the
popular this spring medium toe swell
shoe for young men-$4O0
Shot No 3Ou HUSTON Shoe patent colt oxford
Cuban heel medium extension outside ball. button and lace
very dressy shoe for young men-$4OO the pair.
Snap 1.-The Non Equal Shoe dull calf blucher
ford made Hto last This is OF the most comfor
table designed for mems wear-S3 pair.
Snap Especial 70 pairs
Shoes in tan Russia Calf made the Mutt and to"
the eyeet
with perforated quarter Two shoes made
for $3.50 and worth oo-Speca price $500 the pair
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-04-25
Women's Department
EXTRA! EXTRA EXTRA!!!

received Ladies' which
delivery March Owing the lateness the delivery
these shoes but the manufacturers rather than
big
with Every pair
stamped
If you paid full price See Snap Shots Nos. and T.
Snap 6womens genuine Butcher Oxfords
tip Military heel medium a dandy SO
value. The manufacturers loss your gain.-$225 pair
Snap Shot Butcher Oxfords perfor-
best quality duck lining medium
high arch and high heel made sell $3.50 All
and widths $500
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
7nA9Al0S ESC0LA-
RES EN- CAyEy.
El inspector general visito
las escuelas de aquel pue-
bio saliendo POGO des-
pues para Cidra.
BeiDa completa ammonia entire
inspeetores y maestros.
Las. .clases de lcostura y bol-
dados dieron principle el
sabado.
De nuestro co1responsal

Oetubre l6.-El Sr. Garwood, ins
pectors general de escuelas visito las
de este pueblo. saiiendo luego para
Cidra acompaflado del Sr. Aesron
Collazo, Inspector de este d'strto.
FL Sr. Garwood estrlcto en- Il cumpl-
,nlento de su deper, sable captarse
las simpat(as, y es pot ESQ que Sc le
We con gusto pc. alul.
Para los que segumos con lntereso
el movimiento educativo de nuestrc
pals, se.nos hace muy grato el yer la
ammonia g. reina entire los maesuos
Y los inspeetMes Insplraldose mu-
tuamente confisnzA y hablando de
todo 10 concelniente al trabalo siii
ocultar 10 malo que oculra. lisa es
una buena obra del departamento dc
educacion.
Las classes de costura y bordado
daran pnncip;o mariana s;abado y
reina mucho entusiasnlopara aslstil
q laS mlSmas.
Segun Sc nos informa el ST. Ne
gron gest,ona una escuela noetuma
en- inglds, para que los dependlentt ;
policias, obens y todos esas perso-
mas ocupadas ,n~ el dia pueden estu-
c,iar el lnglts POI Ia noche. Sahemos
Que el Sr. Garwood alento n!ucho e"
esto prop6sito al ST.. Neglon. Este es
un gran pasO.
Las escuelas r,lrales de Cercadlllo
Y Jaiome, ding'das por los maestros
Sres. Jose Munoz y Olimpio Diaz,
tienen concertado un desaflo de base
ball para uno lie los prdxlmos saba
dos. Ncremos i o,len corresponds
Ia victoria.
III team Harrison" de Cayey, cue
tanta fama conquist6 en- el pasado
alo, esta en- q presente bajo Ia di-
recclon del ST.. Masso, maestro de in
giles de este pueblo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
EnfeTmedad del ganado
Ell gobernador hi dado
cuenta de una enferme.
dad que Sc ha presenta-
do en- el ganado vac uno.
Diez vacas ban rIertc y IN MI.
mere regular So encuentra
atacado del nal.

El Gobernador Cotton, de su quin-
ia en- Jaiome Alto, ha dado cuenta
de una epidemic que repentinamen-
tc ataco al ganado vacuno en- las in
mediaciones de Cayey. Parece que
diez vacas murieron de la peste el
domingo, y un niimero regular actua
mente sc encuentra en- una sit,lal
con seria. Tan punto que 10 supo
el director de Sanidad mand6 4 un
veterinario, que Sc marchj esta ma
lana ! las diez en- el autom6vi del
golemsdor. Este funcionario confe-
renclara con los varios propietarios
lie .as vacas atscaias de NAL Y torna
n .odas las medida< nara que Ia
epi6emla no Sc transrnita / otraS
prasseS
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
Oine|o Y le|oj gIatis,

Pida sin dinero, diez pesos
oro de Pastillas "Recuperadot
de la Salud" el mejor patensl-
zado para la sangre, el esto-
mago, el higado, y los rihones,
col0quelos entire sus veoinos
pues es aceptado donde quie.
ra que Sc ofrece y al mandar-
nos Ell importe, obsequiaremos
con una comisi0n en- dinero, :
IN reloj gratis. Escriba eu
seguida a IA National Drug
Agency. Tetuan 50. San
Juan. Pto. Rico
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
Bases generates del concurso in
telectual que fu6 recibido
con entusiasmo por numero-
SOS y distinguidos escritores
Mas DC ochenta cuentos renlit;dos; rnuchos,
esperanto turro de publication.

La orrespon dncia arma ngenlos
poduci- produco ea geneo
en- geneFo especamen denonado q literature caste
cuento La Correspondence dcsea pobar puden producer
ae gran erito Ia isa Al obo cco medic d
aneas apre campeonato cuenos sua decda
e'Au'os des cuento de meto por puersocuena
Los cueEtes deben ser iuedes
La Correspondence oece praa venodor
estabece levar deante misno las ba
oS cuentos remitdos ga Correspondencs
hal1e en- e calpeono deben o asa
foTa eI eompeonaho de LA CoTrespoasencia'
zos cuetos ebn susctos aos con nombs,
eran pubcad Peo aquo ac pubco su
mdicando peseudonmo ean para pubicd
noo1co deEe de todos ,nodos del auto
Cuando termins Ell plazo del campeeaato
Sofl campeonato Julio de 1909
ermlnarA e. 10 de Novienbre de 1916
Solos cueto deDen paiabyas exto
duen ser escrltos Puertorquhos residences ella
ooon nsmo sutov pueda env campeoaao
de cue pasen de
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
Ca[DpeoD1Iu De (uentoS.

los cnentos haste ahcra recbidos publicados para 10
char campeonato de LA Correpondencia auto
los cue sgDen:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18

La pasta dentrifica RE1NA es el
anticeptico rsas poderoso qus Sc como.
ce en- 81 dia.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18

En- esta imprenta Sc vende
papel de periodico5 viejos 4
& Quintal
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
Dc ALTA N0YEDAD.


En- el rf!timo vapor ia recibido 81
acreditado estabiecimiento La Mn
"a el nae esplenoido snrtldo de
son'breros de Itotia Modelos de dl-
tina Lovedad. Los nay de tcdos ta-
maIos J los icveAes puedan hallar en-
ia aoredliada casa de les Sres. P.
Garcia V Lineras Las mas eieganl IS
tc,mas &c ultima novedad en- Euro
pa. Los soeabreros de Haiia que hay
en- LA NINFA son los uniccs IN Fuer
10 Rico Solamer+e importados pot
La NINFA, Gale lie Ia Fortaleza
ndnero q. Gran Bazs, de ropa he
cha.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-10-18
Cuando termins el plazo del eampesaato.
Formation del iusade.

coEt IS d. Nopem6re De 1910 Ia Correspondence osci
0PoTo 10 oraca6n oIo studio ~
uas sea e ae nl merito uaador t1psonu LA
oenela pubcara 10 d de ancipaon
~ nombes de RESIDENCES la a
ente urato cahado de los cuelto 81
ad auor de cuetos dos LA
doce nomDres de de agrado
rado fsta voao deermna de los p 81 nonbres de
h ooce oueaAn desgnados o
para e lado De candidates ~" oepoueua degnar.
a coo que mayor nmer de hsyan ootni
oa o ma "a urado caicado del do do La Co
De Puerto Rico ado as coaso recbiri l6 d.
de 1910 conuno de qua hayan ncur-ido
peonatoy 81 10 de Enero de 1911 dcho 10 yo LA
eniegara p.ma qus
tienda -
"E primer cuentsta pnertorrique6a"
9oEs entendoo esabes por a Correspondence Puer.,
hoo ei auor riunfans ella considerable dendo
e primer cuenta puerorquedo Sendo de
primer puesto
otro concrso de cuentos satisfaction de IL" Coepndens
aIroDatado pr otro campcon.
Correspondence pubra4 medda qua vaya cobnl,
:oos los cuentos le lemitaos
o que LA Correspondence. Oh 10 posioe eypera
eoSdo do los obeos do al" Correspondence estnula-
este gne1c heralo sno e'uo de nusstra vida regional esp
dda natuiaeza Dos dar paa espa
que los sutc clio precsa conddn
srabaos nagnavos vida pueIoquens bo asos
tos que ella puede ofgeoer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Payne of Fairfield Wis
tied their daughter. Miss Jennie here
last Sunday.
Mr. Hugh kinseley left Tuesday for
his home at Woodstock, Va.
Mr.. John Mckinney arrived here
from Ocala Tuesday and will spend a
few days before leaving for his home
at Asheville, y. c.
Mrs. Laura Wellhoner and Mr.. Wal
ter Perkins of Ocala. visited Mr.. D. T.
sherouse and family here Sunday.
Capt. Bob Ivey Of Branford was
here this week looking after his or
ange groves.
Mrs. J. r. Williams and children re-
turned home from Alachua Sunday.
Little Miss Ida May is getting along
nicely with her broken collarbone.
Mr.. Murray of Louisville, Fla, was
in Citra Monday.
Messrs. T. D. Howard Of San Fran
cisco. Calf, and c. J. Baldwin OF
Texas. were visiting in Citra Sunday.
These gentlemen are on a pleasure
trip and We're very much impressed
with Citra,
Mr.. c. W. White has been transact
ing business in Jacksonville this week.
Mrs. E. L. Wartmann went down to
Fort Myers last Friday to spend few
days.
Mrs. W. ]. Crosby and children are
visiting Mrs. Crosbys sister, Mrs. Cor
nell at Inverness this week.
Mr.. James f. knowlin of Lynchburg,
Va. was in Citra Wednesday seeing
our merchants.
Col: W. y. Camp, Mr.. Clarence Camp
wife and sister came down in their au-
tomobile from Ocala and spent Tues
day with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams
DR.. and Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Walter
Ray and Mrs. Jim Melton all went to
Ocala Monday shopping.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-24


mans head, a man with beard and
eyeglasses. He seemed to be reading.
Then another shadow fitted across the
shade, a slfghter, more graceful shape,
evidently wOman's.
Nothing ghostly about that" re-
marked the Cherub. "Am 1 in board
ing house or what?"
Finding a lawn seat, he swung it
around, lighted q fresh cigar and
leaned back to make a comfortable
survey and reflect upon his discovery
at leisure. Instead Of one there were
two persons for whom he could not
account. Perhaps there were more
four, five, six, dozen. Why not?
Room was not lacking. True, he had
been given to understand, both by Bull
kins and by Timmins, that he had
bought house tenanted only by serv-
ants. But persons who read books
In the library, dropped lace handker-
chiefs and occupied rooms in the main
portion Of the house could not be
servants.
The Cherub wondered and speculat-
ed and made wild guesses as to the
identity Of the persons in those upper
rooms. Having no starting point, no
clew to follow, he arrived nowhere.
Give it up" he said. Guess I'll
60 to bed"
hour of 6, however, he explained in
quite different way. He accused q
few twittering sparrows Of waking
him. Perhaps, too. it was the spar.
rows which drove him out to make q
circuit Of the grounds. Quite Incl
dentally he glanced up at the win
dows he had watched the night before
The closed shutters revealed nothing.
Finding a bench under tree, he sat
down and began to wonder how long
1t would be before he might call fol
his breakfast without seeming unsea
sonable. He was aroused by crunch
crunch Of footsteps on the gravel
Some one was walking down one OF
the intersecting paths.
During the brief instant that be
stared he had a glimpse of slender
big eyed young woman whose hail
hung in a thick, dark braid over one
shoulder. Across the hollow Of hel
left arm was a sheaf Of freshly GU
flowers, in her right hand a pair OF
shears. And then she saw him.
"Ohr'
Down fell the roses. The shear.
clattered on the stones.
BY the time he could scramble to hi
feet she had gathered up her flower
and the shears. She stood quite still
eying him with apprehensive expecta
ton.
''Eh!' said the Cherub
IL said nothing" replied the young
woman.
But you squealed, didn't you?"
Possibly"
well, / was scared out of q year.
growth. Next time you feel like squeal
ing you might send me word, so l cal
brace myself. Live here, do your"
"Why-er-that is-not exactly"
Neither do l, thank the Lord!
just own the place. But don't mine
me. Go ahead with your posy pick
ing"
"You-you don't object to-
Great Scott, no! Cut 'em all if yo1
liko,