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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

LoST--On Main street Monday af-
ternoon a lady's brown purse contain
ing over SIS Finder leave at Banner
cfiice and receive reward.
**+The w. G. T, U. of North Liberty
will give concert at the Brethren
church at that village on Saturday
evening. May 2Sth 1t will be silver
medal contest and will be given by
six girls.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
SEVERE INJURY
Sustained By A MaChinlSt Al The
Cooper Works

William Dalyrimple of West Vipe
street, machinist at the Cooper
works, sustained painful injury
while at work on Tuesday morning,
Mr.. Daliymple was at work with his
machine when his right hand became
entangled in the machinery in some
manner and the nail on the index
finger was almost torn away. In ad-
dition to the injured nail, the finger
was badly bruised and lacerated. DR.
N. r. Eastman was called to render
surgical attention.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

A touch of rheumatism, or twinge
of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is,
Chamberlain's Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the com
plant quickly. First application gives
relief. Sold by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

Mrs. Sara Spelman is confined to
her home in Lock by a severe attack
of heart trouble. Mrs Spelman is
eighty-seven years of age and her con-
dition is considered serious.
WANTED-Loan of $4,000 for par
ty; ample first mortgage security on
1O0-acre farm.
w. C.Rockwell & Bro,
II Mt Vernon. o,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
@ Q Q THE REAL CURE
Cd. Cd. O. FOR 5CROFULA


modified TO the
specially vihe scroua
nects
While the
physical system 70
s. s. Is the real ana
without
the blood and
blood the blood
children and 1t
a
fua
on o ~
ATLANTA. GA
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
URGE:
Commissioners To Establish
A County Home
For Neglected Children Of
City And County

A committee composed OF eight lad
les, representing COO members of mis-,
sionary societies aud charitable organ.
izations of Mt Vernon appeared be.
fore the Knox county commissioners
at their regular session on Monday
afternoon and made an earnest appeal
for the establishment OF county
home for neglected children some
Thing that Knox Go. il in badly need
Of. The members Of the committee
stated to the commissioners that af-
ter careful investigation It was
found that there are at least 100
children in the city OF Mt Vernon ly.
iug under the influence Of Immoral
homes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

TIVE dunn Te dum Te dun
There's few Of us left who know
There's few Of us left, and our heads
are gray,
And we dream Of the strenuous times away
When man met man OF his breed and blood.
And dead men lay in the CRIME and mud.
And the big guns boomed I'VE are here to kill
We are here to shaiter you--Sirength and will
And your lips must wriihe to the crimson kiss
OF war. while requiem such as this
Shall find you dead in her red embrace.
Cold clay on the sward Of the battle 7iuceI'
Blu, bark to our eehoing bard. the dtam--
Te dun Te duml TIE dum
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO thank our friends and
also the G. A. r, and the l..
o. o, f. for their kindness and sym
pathy at the time of the death of our
husband and father, Matthew Welsh.
We also extend our sincere thanks for
the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Matthew Welsh,
Mr. Lewis Welsh,
AIr Frank Welsh.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

John D. Rockefeller would go broke
if he should spend his entire income
trying to prepare a better medicine
than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea, dy-
sentery or bowel complaints. 1t is
simply impossible, and SO says every
one that has used it. Sold by all
dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets will clear the sour stomach,
sweeten the breath and crea.e the
healthy appetite They promote the
dow of gastric juice, thereby inducing
good digestion. Sold by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

The splendid work OF Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily
coming to light No such grand rem
edy for liver and bowel troubles was
ever known before, Thousands bless
them for curing constipation, sick
headache, billiousness, jaundice and
Indigestion. Sold by all dealers,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
PROGRAM
For The Decoration Day Ex-
erCiSeS At Gambler
DR.. H. ". Jones To Deliver
The Address

Gambler, O., May 24.-Decoration
day will be observed here in an ap-
propriate manner. On Sunday, May
20, the old soldiers, will gather at
the Church Of the Holy Spirit where
the sermon will be delivered by the
Rev. George F. Smythe. On Monday,
May 80, the parade will form on Chase
avenue at 9 a. IN. and march to Ken
yon College cemetery in the following
order:
Drum Corps.
Firing Squad.
Children of the public school.
Decorating Committee.
Independent Order of Red Men.
Sons of Veterans.
Grand Army of the Republic.
The program for the exercises fol-
lows:
G. A. r. Ritual services at the grave
Of Col Andrews and decoration of the
graves
Benediction.
Assemble in front of Rosse Hall.
Song by Kenyon Glee Club
Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg
Address
Prayer-Rev. A. G. Corfman.
Address-Rev. II. w. Jones.
Doxology.
Decoration of graves at Oak Grove
cemetery by committee of Sons OF
Veterans.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

And our lips arc pasted and may not tell
That we spent four years in the heart Of hell
Some Of us did. and the rest are dead,
And the drum must whisper their dreams instead
Hear, then. from the lips o. the vet'ran drum
Te dun Te dun TIE dun
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
EXTRA SALARY
OF One Month Allowed Rev. Houston
BY Cleveland Church
cleveland Leader

cleveland Leader
An ecclesiastic council of the Con
gregational churches of Cleveland has
been called for Thursday afternoon of
this week at the Hough avenue church,
to dissolve the pastoral relations ex-
listing between Rev. Ira ]. Houston
and the church. Rev. Houston re-
signed recently to accept a call to the
First Congregational Church of Mt.
Vernon, o. He will enter his new
field in July. To show their appre-
citation of his work the members of
the Hough church voted him an extra
months salary.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27


T>E. durnl re dun Te duml
There's few Of us left who know
There's few Of us left, and our minds
wing back
To the whine Of the shell and the battles black
That blo,ted the sun from the heart Of day.
There's few Of us left-snd few is all
Who swung to the front at our countrys call.
And ever and ever we live it DER,
For the fife must shnll what we knew Of yore.
But hark to our teller of tales. the drum
TIE dun TIE dumI TIE dun
SW>E. duml Tc dumI Tc dunn
There's few of us left who know
There's a few Of us left who. with firm
drawn breath
Have smiled in the face Of the despot death.
And war is braggar our hands laid low;
There's only a few Of US left to know.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
Assignment of Cases


The following assignment OF cases
was made in the court Of common
pleas by Judge Wickham Monday:
Tuesday, May 3tst
State VS.. Lamar
Ohio ex rel Hayes VS.. Sapp.
Wednesday, June 1st
Hill & Griffith Co. vs. Ames.
Smith vs. Hawkins.
Schnebly, Treas. VI. Cox
Isaac Eberly Co. vs.. Willis.
Leatherman vs.. Smoots
Thursday, June 2nd
Ohio Overall Co. vs Greer Bros.
Southslde Trust Co. VS. Chappelear.
Shaffer vs. Burke
Lauderbaugh VS. Bartlettt.
Bechtol VS.. Ewing adm
Purdy ys. Moore eXr
Friday, June 3rd
Starner VS. George
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

Never hesitate about giving Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy to children,
II contains no opium or other narcot-
les and can be given with implicit con
fidence, AS quick cure for coughs
and colds to which children are sus
ceptble, 1t is unsurpassed. Sold by all
dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

Robert Neiderhauacr of Danvile has
been appointed administrators of Low
lc Sapp, giving bond In the sum Of
$500 with William Neiderhauser and
Jacob Fendrick as sureties The ap-
pralsers are II. y. Sapp, J. j. Hyatt
and l.. s. Day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
First and Final

A first and final account has been III
ed In probate by Robert l.. Carr ad,
ministrator of George Critchheld
showing the following: Received
S3aal paid out the same amount
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27

MAID waated Al tae curtIs House.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Homer V. Sesser TO l.. s Han. lots
l3-l4 Lockyllle, S1G0
John A. Stoyle to Nylla H. Ward,
lot 9, j A. stoyles add, Mt Yer.
non, Sl0O
Chas. a Brown to Bryant G. De
bolt, 1885 acres in Berlin, $4,000
Henry G. Deyin to Chauncey V.
Purdy lots to 10 inclusive. Vernon.
dale Sl,4oo
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-05-27
The sapp Estate

starner VS., George
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
YOU MUST READ THIS IF YOU
WANT THE BENEFIT

i W. Greer. Greenwood, La. sat
Tered with q severe case Of lumbago
he pains were. 50 inienne was
forced % hyperdsrmic injections lor
relief. These attacks started with 1
pain in the small Of my back which
gradually became fairly p6ralyzing
Ny attention was attracted to Foley's
Kidney Remedy and ! am glad to say
after using this wonderful medicine /
am no longer bothered in any way By
my old enemy lumbsgo." Sold BY ell
druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
SKIN AND SCALP TROUBLES
YIELD TO ZEMO. A CLEAN
LIQUID PREPARATION FOR
EXTERNAL USE.

Bearden & Kings Drug Store is so
confident that ZEMOswill rid the skin
or scalp Of infant or grown person Of
pimples. blackheads. dandruG. eczema.
prickIy heat rashes. hives. ivy poison
or any other form OF skin Or scalp
eruption. that they will give your MONEY
back il you are not entirely satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
Of ZEMO.
The FIRST application will give proH
relief and show an Improvement
in every instance where used
sisienty will destroy Tie germ
leaving The skin in a clean. bed
condition.
let Is show you proof Of some
markable cures made by LEM0
give you 8. 81 page booklet how
preserve The skim
Baarden & Kings DRUG Store
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
COTTON CULTURE DEPART
NEWT

Washington. D. b. Dec. IA -Ths
Couoa Calnre Department. ol he
Southern Railwa, compun, ts Ala.
bana Crest Soulh Railroad Con-
puny, and he MobIle & Ohio Railro.
Company s. now plIy orrsnissd an,
b active operation. i. o. Pluaksn.
general scent IN charge. has enaared.
y field agenis. Messrs. w. D. Claysonl
R. V. Jarroa. W. c. Proctor. A. D'
Whitehead. D. E. Gray. E. B. Randi.
end Ernest Vaughn. Atlhe pFessn
time two of these men are 1t worI
along the lines Of he Southern Rail
way 10 Alabama. two on the Soasber,
RailWay in Mississippi, one 81 ri
Aiabshsd Great Southern and Two y
he Mobile & Ohio.
THE Geld srenss are co-opera,ina
With ne representatives oF ire United
States Azricultursl Department md
with Tie State arricullural authorities
in advising the farmers as to the best
cultural methods to pursue in order 10
increase the average yield Of cotton
per acre. They are also giving adj
vice to The best methods Of dealing
with the Mexican cotton boil weevil ii
localities to which there is q probs-
billy that il may spread. President
Finley is giving personal attention to
The general supervision Of this work
which is to be made as effective and
helpful as possible. ltIs his purpose
to maintain a high degree Of efficiency
in the organization and gradually to
extend its operations to the eastward.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

cruchety old farmer Of MassachW
e rs had trouble With his neighbor.
and as a result sought his counsel
ex-Congressman Samuel L. Powers.
says LipplneOtts.
Il want yeow ter write him a letter
an ten him this here foolishness hes
got ter stop" he declared firmly. 4
know what want ter say, but aim
got the larnin' ter put It just right"
what 40 you want 70 say7" Mr
Powers asked.
''Wa-all, begin by teIlin' him thel
he's the durndsst, lyin'est, thieYin' est
low-downest skunk on airth-and then
work up"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF
THE NEWS SClMlTAR IS
UNDER NEW MANAGER


The News sciailnrs Ma ippi
bAsan ai Jaokso - Seen moved s
Room 7. New Hlari building. is charge
q Mr. Gavmd Haris who succeed
Frsd SdIleas of lbs Jackson Ns.sL.
resigned.
Mr. Harris IS no stranger to tie
people g Mississipbf as capable
and experienced newspaper man He
began bis newspaper work in Chsaa-
nooga. Tenn. but twelve years ago
movedl 10 Mississippi. where he was
employed on varioos papers. handling
Ell kinds Of Mississippi aews, special
ling on industrial. agricultural and
legislative work. n spare time he
studied law, familisrizina himself with
Is branches, and as a result he is
thoroughly qualified to handle the news
accurately. carefully and without par
tisan bias.
Mr. Harris appreciates the impori-
ance OF Mississippi as an sgricultura
and industrial community. and in bis
work for the News Scimiiar will I'M
prove the opportunity which this pa
Ders policy gives bin. Of promoting
the interests Of the State Of Mississippi
and bringing its advantages to the
'front.'
The News Scimiiar and the people
81 Mississippi as we'll. are to be con-
graduated that the services Of Mr.
Harris have been secured.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
METHODIST CHURCH

Services next Suoday, Dec. 25. e.
lollouG
sonds5 sebos 81 95. promptly
Lesson Studs. TIE Bah & Christ
Preaching II am. promply Sub
iea 81 sermon, The Desire q tbs
Nations. Special music.
There viii 81 b aliernoon or even.
iaa services. Rev. A. 2 Puah, The
moeh beloved pastor q he Bspdsi
Church. holds SIS IS ssfeias Sdaday
evening d. us. The Methodist con.
meqaiion will worship with them.
LII. HOLDER. Pastor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
IMPORTANT NOTICE

As we have had so much trouble
keeping books and lost so much money
on the FIVE and ten cents ads. from
AMI alter this date all ads,sfOr rent,
want, lost, etc, obituaries, tributes Of
respect. political communications, no
tees Of ell kinds. will be charged for
al the rate Of one cent per word. each
insertion. CASH in ADVANCE, I'M
less you have an account with US.
Count the words and you can tell how
much # will cost. We will not be re-
aponsible for views Of correspondents
No advertisement taken for less than
Is cents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Super.sensitive people have a mar
velous capacity FOR getting in the way
Worse Than an alarm Of Ere at night
is the metallic cough Of Group, bring.
ing dread to the household. Careful
mothers keep Foleys Honey and Tai
in the house and give at the FIRST sigr
Of danger. Il contains no opiaies
Sold BY all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
TAKE CARE

Remember that when your kidneys
are affected, your life is in danger
NJ. Mayer. Rochester, NJ Y. says;
My trouble started with a sharp
shooting pain over my beck which
grew worse daily felt sluggish and
tired. my kidney action was irregular
and inlrequent. started using Foley
Kidney Pills. Each dose seemed to
put new life and strength INTO me, and
now en- completely cured end fee
better and stronger than for years.
Sold BY al druggists,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

DE-. Cooks brother says that DC is
81 honest man. WSereat the Record
inr Angel hastily scratched something
81 his book and remarked to ST. Peter
ihat i seemed to run IN The family.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD FOR
MOTHERS

Mrs. D. Gilkeson. 326 Ingles Ave.
Youngstown. Ohio, gained wisdom BY
experience. MY little girl had Sc.
we're cold and coughed almost con-
tinuously. My sister recommended
Foley's Honey and Ter. The FIRST
dose | gave her relieved the inaamna-
ton in her throat and after using only
one bottle her throat and hnss were
entirely free from Inflammation. Since
then always keep bottle Of Foley
Honey and Tar in The house. Accept
no substitutes. Sold BY all druggists.
When a hen lays an egg nowadays
it is the proud owner Of the hen who
does the cackIing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
THE GREATER YOUTHS
COMPANION

Since its enlargement BY the addi-
ton Of an amount Of reading in the
year equalio four hundred magazine
poges. The Youths Companion can
offer even wider range Of wholesome
entertainment than ever before; but the
character Of the papers contents re-.
msins the same. and the subscription
price. Sl.75. is unchanged.
Every boy will eagerly look for the
articles on skill in sports and pastimes
and how 10 develop it
The girls will find many novel and
practical suggestions which will be
helpful in their daily life, 81
For the family in general. hints for
the profitable occupation Of winter
evenings, for increasing the happiness
and comfort Of the household.
This reading is all in addition to The
ordinary treasury Of stories, articles BY
celebrated men and women, the un-
equalled miscellany. the invaluable
doctors article. The terse notes on shat
is going on in all fields Of human &c.
tvity.
It will cost you nothing to send lol
the beautiful announcement Of the
Companion for 1911. and we will send
with it sample copies Of thapopen
Do not forget that the early sub
scriber Tor 1911 receives free all the
remaining issues Of 1910. including
those containing the opening chapters
Grace RiehmOnd's serial story. Five
Miles Out"
The new subscriber receives also
the Comparisons Art Calender iaf
1911, autographed in twelve colors
and gold.
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| IA Berkeley St; Boston. Mass.
New subscriptions received ct this
Office.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
REV. FELTS APPOINTMENTS


Following are the dates for the FIRST
round Of Rev j. H, Felts. Presiding
Elder Of The Aberdeen District
Piusboro, at Piusboro. Jan. rs.
Vardaman and Calhoun City, at
Vofdaman. Jan. 8-9.
Houston. Jan. 9. 7 D. m.
Palestine, at Algoma. Jan. 10.
Pontoloc Jam 10. 7 p. m.
Houlka. at Wesley Chapel. Jan. II
Okolona, Jan. Y. Z pm.
Shannon, at Shannon, Jan. AIS,
Verona, at Verona, Jan. 15-16
Tupelo, Jan. 16. 7 p. m.
AmOry and NettlsiOn. at Nenlelon,
Jan. II.
Nettlelou Circuit at New Chapel.
Jan. Is.
Greenwood Springs. Jan. 10.
Buena Vista. Jan. 21-22.
Prairie at Muldon, Jan. 1928.
Wren, at Tranquil. Jan. "a.
Donna. at Hurricane. Jan. 70.
Montpelier. at Woodland, Jan. a.
SmtbvaIe, at Antioch. Jan. %.
Fulton, al HarJins Cbepel. Jan.
.29-3O
fremont at Mt Olive. Jan 81
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

The Stale Federation Of Women s
Clubs ai Michigan voted tive to one
b favor 81 woman suffrage al rs an-
nu6l meeting recently held in Bottle
Creek
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Germany viii launch six dread
thoughts and four armed cruisers nexi
year This will be the largest number
Of warships ever launched BY any no
ton in q single year, but we may ex-
pe7i England 10 launch at least twenty
during the ensuing year. Petee must
ard she'll prevail
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
Dispensing charity for personal gain
IS the worst kind Of hypocricy

Foley Kidney Pills are ionic in ac-
lioa. quick in results. and restore the
natural action Of the kidneys and blad-
der They correct Irregularities Sold
b al druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

It is estimated that New York has
$50 moving picture shows with a seat
iug capacity Of 10000
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Our good friend, J. N. Haley, Of
Okolona. is being prominently mem
toned for the Legislature from this
county. Mr.. Haley is probably better
known to our readers as Uncle Eli
Perkins Of Owl Hollow. He is one'ol
tee best citizens Of the county and
would make a fine legislator. He will
make a strong candidate il he can Be
induced to Offer for The place.-Hous
ton Post
We endorse every word Of th'
above.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Dr.. Cook. so far as heard from. has
not offered to return the $4,000 he
got from the American people under
false pretenses.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22
Ai5o-cent bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion

given in half-teasPoon
doses four times a day.
mixed in its bottle, will
last a yearold baby near
" a month, and four bot
ties over three months,
and will make the baby
strong and well and will
lay the foundation for a
healthy, robust boy or
girl.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Modern needles came into use in
1916
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Russia manufactures neither clocks
nor watches.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

A substitute is a dangerous make
shift. especially medicine. The genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds quickly and is in a yellow
package. Accept no substitutes. SOLD
BY ell druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

+ q woman has heavp musiache
you ore 30 gentleman # you see II.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Entered at tie Post Oiics in Osolons.
Miss as Second Class Nal Mister
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

THE YOUTHS COMPANION
IA Berkeley ST., Boston. Mass.
New subscriptions received ct this
Office.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

Telephones: Residence, lnd l2o.
O6es: Independent %; Cumberland So
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

CEoRcE 3. BROWN
Editor. PublaAsr and Pronsisior
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1910-12-22

The new subscriber receives also
the Comparisons Art Calender iar
1911, autographed in twelve colors
and goId.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-23

boom of resounding metal At this the
Terrible Terriers" with a shout Of
delight. bounded straight for the shed,
which was being rapidly emptied of the
frightened Narrow boys.
Mark was the last to leave. AS he
dashed out through the door he made
out the outlines of Beetles, who was
ahead of his Terriers" with both
hands outstretched to capture him.
Making sudden dodge, Mark side
stepped him and made straight for the
fence, followed by half a dozen Of the
enemy. Some of his friends had al
ready been captured. for he could hear
them shouting for help. Clearing the
fence faster than he had ever done be-
fore. he made straight as the crow
flies for Yarrow. His strength and
fieetness of foot stood him In good
stead now and soon he had placed a
fine width of field between him and his
flying pursuers. After Beetles and
some of his Terriers had followed
Mark for some distance they gave up
the chase and went back to see how
well the rest of the "T. T's" had done
Mark was not long in reaching the
postoffice, and as soon as breathless
lungs would allow he told to some of
his boy friends, who were there await
ing the evening mail, the news of the
capture of his companions. In a very
short space of time thronS of inter-
ested and excited boys collected from
all quarters Of the town. 1t was long
past the curfew hour. The Yarrow
fathers were very strict in the matter
of keeping the boys off the streets at
night. But Jerry Mulligan, the town
night watchman, was of the opinion
that this was an exceptional occasion
and called for special privileges. His
tall, lank figure rose conspicuously
above the heads of the boys as he min
gled with them in the public square
They banded remarks with him as
they We're wont TO do, but tonight his
bright face seemed anxious as he
met.
you amt seen my kid about, have