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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-21
CHAPTER XXXIy.
The Odds and Ends.

of pr. Walkers sensational escape
that night To South America. of the
recovery OF over a million dollars in
cash and securities in the safe from
the chimney room-the papers have
kept the public we'll informed. OF
nay share in discovering the secret
chamber they have been singularly 81
lent. The inner history has never
been told. MIR. Jameson got all kinds
of credit, and some of it he deserved.
but If Jask Bailey. as Alex, had not
traced Haisey, and insisted on the dis
interring of Paul Armstrong; casker,
II he had not suspected the truth
from the start. where would the de-
tcctive have been?
When Iialsey learned the truth, he
insisted on going the next morning
weak as he was, to Louise, and by
night she was at Sunnyside under
Gertrude particular care, while her
mother had gone to Barbara Fitz-
hugbs
What Halsey said to Mrs. Arm
strong / never knew, but that he
was consideTatc and chivalrous l feel
confident 1t was Halsey's way always
with women.
He and Louise had no conversation
together until that night Gertrude
and Alex-I mean Jeck-had gone FOR
a walk although II was q o'rlock
and anvboIv but a pair of voung
geese would have known that dew
was falling. and that II Ia next 10
impossible 10 get rid of a summer
cold.
Al half after @ growing weary or
my own c,nnusny. / went downstairs
to find the Young people. At the Goor
Of tho living room I nausad Ger
trude and lack had returned and were
there. sittjnE together on a dIvan vyit-,
only nna lann lighted Thov ala nor
see or hear me and heat a hastv
retreat ia he library nm here again
| was driven hack. Louise was Sit
ting I'm a ,Iceu chair looking the han
piest I had ever seem her win Hal
sew on the arm Of tho chair holding
her close
II was no placr for an elderl., snin-
S.ar retired ia NV 1,ustairs sitting
room, andAgot out FIiza Klinafs1tc,.'S
lavender slil.pers. All weu The fns-
! t..r r,3<t5amrr-a.,a ,.,o,,la se.on b.t-e T.,
he mt away In camnhor again.
Tho next day by degrees / got the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-21

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY MEET

The u. d. C's. held a called meeting
for business at Mrs. Sam Woodbridge 5
Monday, February 18th.
A letter was read concerning selling
u. D. &. seals for benefit of Arlington
and Shiloh monuments. The society de-
cided to spend 81 in seals to De sold TO
the members at SOC package. Return
ing proceeds TO the state director
at Arlington.
A letter was read from Mr.. Eller
concerning the contributions sen, yearly
for different causes, the contributions
in future to be sent TO one place and
then distributed.
Next came up the discussion of a
dessert sale to be given by the daugh-
tiers. 1t was decided to have it on the
day of the laymen's banquet if the lay
men committee would patronlze the T..
d. c. sale.
Mrs. lizard was appointed chairman
of a committee to see about sale. Com
mittees were appointed to see about the
place for sale, decorating, advertising
where 10 be held, ice-cream, soliciting,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
ANDREW JACKSON
SMITH DEAD
His Wife Was a Fredericksburg
Woman.
He LET'S A TRAIN KILL HIM

In the presence Of scores of travellers
at Union Station, Charlottesville Tues
day, Andrew J. Smith, 65 years old, of
Bealton, committed suicide by stepping
in front Of a "double-header" train on
the c. & o. r. K. He was decapitated
and his body mangled.
Mr.. Smith. who was a travelling sales
man of a Baltimore firm, seemed to
have planned his death. As the train
approached the station he stepped upon
the tracks and crouched low upon the
ties. When the pilot of the engine was
within few feet of him, he ducked his
head and the train passed over his
body.
Mr.. Smith was well-known throughout
Virginia, having travelled through this
section for nearly thirty-fve years.
His wife was Miss Margaret l..
Kelly, of Fredericksburg. daughter Of
the late Monroe Kelly. Of Fal-
mouth. Her sisters are Mrs. Nellie
Carmichael. and Miss Lizzie Kelly of this
city, and brother, Mr.. Lane Kelly, Of
Norfolk. The body will be taken to
Bealton for interment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
Or. GARRETT GREETED
Large Congregation Heard Hin
Preach on the Home of the Soul.

A large congregation greeted Dr.
r. b. Garrett, of Portsmouth. at
the Baptist church Monday night
when he preached the first sermon
OF the meeting at that church.
Before his message DR.. Garrett
referred with much tenderness TO
his recollectiOns of the time when
he as a boy was member OF the
Baptist church here, mentioning his
remembrance of Dr. Broaddus and
others who have passed away
DR.. Garrett announced he had no
sensations in store to use during
the meeting. but ne came simply TO
tell the same old gospel story HIS
text was Jer. 81: Yea, the stork
in the heaven knOweth the appoint
ed time and the turtle and the
crane and the swallow observe the
time of their coming, but my people
know not the judgment OF the
Lord" the theme being Home
Coming"
In the introduction the minister
referred to his boyish interest TO
the coming of the birds in the
spring and graphically described the
bird habits and the home instinct OF
the bird
God is the home of the human
soul and the minister here deyel-
oped the idea that the sinner is
away from his home and shoulo
obey the call TO come home.
He referred TO the fact that the
soul is home-sick for God and
brought this idea forcibly to the
attention of the people with beau
tiful language and rich and tender
illustrations.
The people were evidently deeply
impressed. The sermon was ten
der. forceful and eloquent and
everything indicates that DR.. Garrett
will greatly please all who come 10
hear him.
The music was spirited and up
lifting. Mr.. Phillips sang very
tender solo with the chorus accom-
oanying him. The new book, Tine
Evangel," was in use and everyone
seemed to enjoy the singing. IA
There will be services at 10: ~
o'clock every morning this week
DR.. Garrett urges all to come
10 these meetings.
everybody is cordially invited u
come.
Services at 1890 A. NJ.
There were many who came
to the morning service Iues
dav and everyone was rlch
lv repaid for coming. DR. Gar
rett spoke on The Land OF "a
Distances" bringing out the iue'
that as long as a man was interest,"
ed in his own little life he coul'
never see the reality of Gods grea
truths. Men must climb up III III
to the realm of God if they "oui'
see afar. ~
The pastor, Rev. R. A. Williams
urges all not to miss the morning
hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DEATH IN KING GEORGE
Mrs. f. ID. Brown Passes Away
Suddenly.

Mrs. Lucy d. Brown. wife Of Mr.. E.
D. Brown, died suddenly Tuesday from
heart failure at her home, "Sunnyside.
in King George, aged n years.
Mrs. Brown was before her marriage
Miss Lucy Dickinson Quesenberry, Of
King George, and was connected with
many prominent Virginia families; She
was a devoted member of the Metho-
dist church and lovely Christian char
acter. She is survived by five daughters
and two sons. Mrs. Floyd Omohundro,
of Westmoreland; Mrs. Robt. Clark, Of
Fairfax; Mrs. C. II. Williams, wife OF
Rev. c. II. Williams Of the Virginia
conference; Misses Jennie and Sallle
Brown, of "Sunnyside;" Messrs. Z. ID.
Brown, Jr., of Washington, and Fred
erick n. Brown, Of King George.
Two Of her nephews are Messrs. h.
C. Ninde and j. Fred Brown, of this
city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DIRECTORS OF
FAIR MEET
Home Coming---May Have Troop
of Cavalry For Next Fair.
SEED CORN CONTEST, REUNION. ETC

A meeting of the fair society direc-
tors was held Tuesday. Present, Pres
ident Dan NJ. Lee presiding, 5. Is.
Quinn. secretary; Capt. Nj. 3. Rowe,
Messrs. w. ]. Ford. Price Edwards,
]. B. Gray, Henry Dannehl, Capt. K.
C. Vance, A. T. Rowe, j. i. Coleman.
President Lee announced the com
mittee on Home Coming for the fair as
follows: Col. +. d. Cole, Capt. M. b.
Rowe. S. w. Somerville, Henry Dan
nehl, H. b. Lane, w. J. Ford.
Captain Rowe stated that the commit
tee to examine charter as to increase OF
stock, etc, was not prepared to report.
President Lee said he had received a
letter from Miss Stuart, of the State
Audubon Society, requesting space at
next fair for an exhibition OF stuffed
birds, ETC., in the interest of protection
TO birds. On motion the request Tor
space for the exhibit was granted.
MIR. A. p. Rowe expressed the hope
that the society would continue to offer
prizes for seed corn on lines similar to
those offered for the past several years
and on his motion a committee com
posed of Capt. NJ. B. Rowe, Col. +. ID.
Cole and Mr.. Henry Dannehl was ap-
pointed to solicit donations for the spe-
cial prizes.
On motion of Mr.. Rowe committee
was appointed to confer with the
authorities at Washington and request
that a troop Of cavalry be permitted to
visit the next fair and give exhibitions
of manouvers. etc, on the fair grounds.
Committee Capt. NJ. B. Rowe, Capt.
r. L. Vance, H. Warden, H. Dannehl,
A. p. Rowe, w. J. Ford.
1t was decided to extend an invitation
to the Confederate Veterans to hold
another reunion during the next far
and a committee composed of Col. r.
D. Cole, Capt. NJ. B. Rowe, CAPT. X.
C. Vance, &. H. Hurkamp, W. j, Ford,
D.M.Lee was appointed TO consider the
matter and bring in report.
A number of other matters were diS-
cussed after which the meeting adj
journed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
QUARTERLY
CONFERENCE

The 4th quarterly meeting was held
in the library room of the Methodist
church Monday night. In the absence
of DIR. F. j. Prettyman. who was called
home by a death in his wife's family,
Rev. j. h. Jacobs was in the chair.
The business Of the conference was
interesting. showing that the years
work accomplished by the church was
very Encouraging. Forty-five were re-
ceived into the church during the year
and loss of 10, making net gam OF
80. The church organized for greater
work in the future. The new annex
proves satisfactory in every way.
The officers named for the coming
year were the same as for several
years past. Mr.. z. V. u. Conway, the
prince of Sunday school superintendent,
was by unanimous vote continued IN
office. Mr.. Spotswood Foster was
elected to the board of stewards.
The full list of officers follow:
Trustees Thomas N. Brent,
George A. Walker, Jno. T. Donahoe,
Frank Gouldman, Robert 0. Perry, {.
w. Burlington, JnO. w. Masters.
Stewards -P. V. ID. Conway, w. f.
Lang, T. n. Cunningham, w. l.. Bran
nan. j. Fred Brown, Hugh d. Scott,
James c. Rowe, Harry G. Lightner,
John p. Stiff, VIM. NJ. England, b. j.
Marshall, M. NJ. Jefferys. W. $. Hit,
A. B. Young, E. J. Embrey, w. A.
Marsten, Spotswood Foster.
After the special meeting those par
ticipating met with the young people in
the main Sunday school room for the
business meeting of the Epworth
League and social The following Of
ficers were elected for the year:
President, MIR. A. b. Young; LIST
vice president, Mrs. +. H. Blackley;
2nd vice president, Miss Jessie Hough;
Bird vi&- president, Miss Phoebe May;
4th yicN president, Mr.. Roland Tankard;
secretary. Miss Cora Franklin; treas
urer, Mr.. VIM. Lowery.
After the election a musical program
was rendered by Mrs J. b. Proctor,
Miss Nora Trojan and Miss Hassell
Miss Mary Lowery rendered an instru-
mental SOLO Refreshments were served
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
FINDER MASSEY
Married in Washington.

At the home o. Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Erwin, Washington, ID. c.
on Monday night, Feb. Is at 7.3O
o'clock. very pretty marriage was
solemnized, the contracting parties
being Miss Pearl c. Massey, OF
Richmond. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. G. Massey. of Mine Run. Va, and
Mr.. Tazewell r. finder, OF Mine
Run. Rev. James NJ. Little officia-
ted in the presence Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. finder left Wash
ington on an early train Tuesday
for and extended Northern brid
al tour, after which they will re
side AT their home at Mine Run, va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
He LOVES THE OLD TOWN YET

A letter from Mir. Charles b.
Crutchfield. Of Trenton. Ky, form
erly of Spotsylyania, Va, and re-
membered with pleasure by his
friends in this city and the county
says. II enclose you my suDscrlp-
ton 20 The Free Lance can
get along out here without It, | see
the old town is forging ahead and
| am glad. for although ] have
been away about 40 years. ! love
the old place yet.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
ANOTHER ADVOCATE OF
A STREET COMMISSIONER

Fredericktburg, Va, Feb. IA, 1911
TO The Free Lance:
read with pleasure the letter
of Hon. c. O'Conor Goolrick in ad-
vocacy of a street commissioner. |
favor this as the best method Of re-
pairing and keeping up our streets.
Mayor II. Lewis Wallace struck
the nail on the head when he ad-
vised the Council many months ago
to create the office of street COM
missioner and thereby center on
one man the responsibility OF look
ing after our streets, instead OF
having this responsibility divided
among several.
hope the Council will heed the
suggestion of Mayor Wallace, which
Is now supported by Mr. Goolrick.
Yours for improvements,
Progress
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
COMMITTEE OF LADIES
To Prepare Laymen's Banquet.

The ladies appointed from each
church to arrange for the lay
mems banquet on Saturday night
March Attn, met = st. George
parish house Tuesday afternoon
Col. +. d. Cole and his committee
of men were present TO meet with
the ladies.
The ladies elected Mrs. J. r
Jacobs as chairman, and TO WORK
with her one lady from each church
As follows.
Baptist-Mrs. NJ. l.. Chesley.
Methodist-Mrs. NJ. +. Tankard
st. George's-Mrs. Carrie >
Johnston.
Trinity-Mrs. c. r. Howard.
PresbyterianT-Mrs. Ralph Izard.
After a few remarks from Col
Cole the ladies adjourned to meet
at the call of the CHAIRMAN.
Miss Annie F. Myer is the secre'
tary of the committee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DEATH CT MISS
CATHERINE a. HATT0N

Died, Saturday a. m. o'clock
Feb. II, 1911, at her home, Chiles-
burg, Va, Miss Catherine A. Hatton'
aged 81 years.
She was a consistent member OF
the County Line Baptist church for
many years. was a woman OF noble
Christian character and liked by all
who knew her. She had been
great sufferer for the past few
months. but when the end came II
was calm and peaceful. She had
many friends and dear ones VINO
will miss her while she is sweetly
resting in the arms of her Savior.
One of Her Loved Ones.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
PLEASED WITH CONCERT

The Opera House was well filled
Tuesday night and the lovers OF
high-class music enjoyed a rare
treat The concert given by the
Harmony Concert Company was VI
the highest order and greatly pleas
ed the audience.
The company consisted Of MT ana
Mrs. Mcintyre, Misses Casweil ana
Lee The singing of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcintyre was splendid, while the
violin playing of Miss Casweli snow
ed rare skill and accomplishment
Miss Lee, who was accomp@hiS'
on the piano, also recited IN d
pleasing manner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
WILL WE'D IN KANSAS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Pendleton,
of Spotsylvania, have announced the
approaching marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Carrie Pendleton, to Rev.
Thomas Greer, Of the Wichita Metho-
dist Conference, Kansas. The wedding
will be celebrated in few days at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. lnnis
d. Harris. In Wichita. Kansas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
TO ADDRESS B. M. A.
MIR. Dabney, of Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce, To Speak Here Feb. q.

DR. J. G. King, secretary of the
Business Mems Association of this
city. has received a communication
from Mr.. w. T. Dabney, manager
of the Richmond Chamber OF Com
merce. in which he accepts the IN
yitauon to address the Busi-
ness Mems Association here on tues
day night, Feb 21.
Mr.. Dabney is fine speak
or and understands thoroughly the
organization and workings of TINS
character of organizations.
President Dannehl. of the Associ-
alton, has appointed the following
committee to arrange for the meet
ing to be held on the date named /:
Messrs. w. l.. Brannan, II. r
Crismond. A. p. Rowe, c. w. Jones
DIR. ]. Garnett King, r. A. klsh-
Daush. f. w. Feuerherd.
All business men are urged to be
present and hear Mr.. Dabney s
views
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
VISITED ANNAPOLIS

Capt. T. McCracken and Mr. w
II. Hurkamp spent Sunday at inc
Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
with the family of Lieut.. John D.
McCracken. l.. 5. Navy, who Is STA
toned there. They were mana,
somely entertained and met seVeral
friends from this vicinity who are
officers i'm the navy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE

The improvements at Hotel Fred,
erick continue. The dining room
and the writing room are being pap,
cred and painted When compieVeo
thew will present a much better ap'
pearance than formerly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
NORMAL SCHOOL TRUSTEES TO MEET

The board of trustees of the
fredericksburg Normal School will
meet at the office of Superintendent
of public instruction at the Capitol
in Richmond on Monday, Feb. goth,
AT noon for the purpose of electing
a faculty for the school, which VII.
open in September of this year, and
for the transaction of general busi-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
RESIGNS POSITION

Mr. Frank f. Kishpaugh has re-
signed his position as clerk at no.
lei Frederick. Mr.. Sweetzer, Oh
Chicago, will fill the position as
day clerk. while Mr.. w. F. Bell VIII
continue as night clerk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DELEGATES ELECTED

At its last meeting r. +. Lee
Tent. |. o. o. r., elected the fol-
lowing delegates to the virginia
Anti-Saloon League, which meets IN
Newport News Feb. 81: Rev. De
catur Edwards. NJ. l.. Lathram, Jas.
w. Musselman and d. T. Showalter-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
MISS FORBES WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Forbes have
sent out cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Jane Caroline FORBES,
to William Fitch Wilbur, the ceremony
10 take place on Saturday Afternoon.
Feb. rs, at 4 O'Clock, at "Stuyvesant'
Warrenton, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
DEATH IN SPOTSYLvANIA

Mrs. Carrie o. Deyaile died few
days ago. aged SO years She was
a native of Stafford county, and
leaves a number OF nieces. She is
The last OF "a large family.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16

Here is one Of the most desirable
homes in this city and in fine shape, in
plain English, it is as good as new and
must be seen to be appreciated. Large
basement. cement floor and walls.
First floor. 3 nice rooms, with store
room and kitchen pantry. Second floor,
4 rooms. 2closets and bathroom. Large
attic room, very desirable. Furnace
heat and all modern improvements.
Price right, terms reasonable. Form
erly occupied by Mr.. Geo. W. Shep-
herd. Jr., and next door to Mr.. A. B.
Yates. Apply at once to Jno. W. Al
lison, Jr. i4-lm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
BROKE HER ARM

Little Mary Hefin, the ll-year-oi'ui
daughter of Mr.. John G. Helm, fell
over a foot mat at the bottom
of the stairway at the pubic
school Tuesday and broke her
left arm at the wrist. DR.. Doggett
rendered medical aid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
Mr.. LANES CONDITION

Councilman H. B. Lane, who has
been confined to his home by SICK
ness for a week or more, was Dut
little improved Tuesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
NEW POSTMASTER FOR DOGUE

James. w. Harris has been APP
pointed postmaster at Dogue. King
George county, vice w. Il. BAKER
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
SEED Sewers AT AUCTION

| will sell in front of my auction
house. corner Commerce and PIih-
cess Anne streets Saturday l doz'
Seed Sewers. All new.
n. b. Kinsey.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
GONE TO FLORIDA

Mr.. Sidney 5 Bradford left Tues
day for Florida to spend several
weeks Mr. b. has been in poor
health for some time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
MAJOR RUeGLES ILL
LOVELY HOME FOR SALE

Major T.. S. Ruggles is very sick at
his home on Main St
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
STAFFORD PREACHING

There will be preaching at the
following places in Stafford county
Sunday, Feb. 18th: Antioch ii a.
M. Ebenezer $3.50 p. m, REGISTER
Chapel 7.SO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
HENS ARE LAYING

Messrs. S. Hirsh & Bro. shipped
Tuesday over 5000 dozen eggs gather
ed since Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
PREACHING IN SP0TSYLvANlA

There will be preaching at Zoan
church Spotsylvania, next SUNDAY
morning at ll:3O, by Rev. Decatur Ed
ward. pastor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
GONE TO MARYLAND

Miss Addie Montague. one of the
graduate nurses of the Mary Washing
Ton Hospital, left Wednesday for
MARYLAND. where she has received a
call to attend Ex-Governor Carroll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-02-16
TRAVIS P. M. OF
BOWLING GREEN

Especial to The Free Lance)
Washington, d. c., Feb. 18th.
L. b. Travis was today appointed
postmaster of Bowling Green
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-16

is particularly true now that the In
dian schools are devoting much time
to technical instruction and are drop
ping some of the cultural subjects for
merly taught, When the government
instructors first began their educa-
tional work among the Indians they
gave the youngsters a class of in
struction that is now regarded as of
little practical value even to white
children. But fortunately those in
charge of affairs have seen the folly
OF trying to fit the Indian youths for
lives of scholarly leisure instead of
for practical work and so changes
have been made.
Good luck to the husky young pu-
pills of Major Swartzlander's school.
May the instruction they obtain be
of use to them and fit them for the
fundamental duty of citizenship which
is the earning of an honest living.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-16
THE CAMPFIRE.


When we've finished washing the
plates of tin.
When the darkness falls and the gang
comes in,
That's the time when the tales and
the talk begin
In the circle about the fire.
They talk of 'Ne way the day was
spent,
or the things we did and the roads
we went,
OF pleasant ventures that brought
content.
And sated the hearts desire.
The pipes are lighted. The fellows
or sprawl about as the shadows fit,
And there is freedom of thought and
wit.
Till the light of the embers dims.
And then comes singing-from fool
ish tunes
OF pretty maidens" and kindly
moons"
To old, old songs like your mother
croons-
Soft lullabes--or hymns.
The night breezes rustic the leaves
above,
And We talk of~the things we are
fondest Of
Tho men We like and the girls we
love,
Who make life worth the fight
Till the ash grays over the glowing
Goals
And the spirit of drowsness controls,
And each man into his blanket rolls.
With the sleepy word, Good
Night"
-Berton Braley in the Saturday
Evening Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-16
REGARDING THE CUTOFF.

According to the East Oregonian's
correspondent at Hermiston the o.
W. r. x n. surveyors are now ram
ming line for the big Coyote cutoff
and the route leads from Coyote sta
tion to a point this side of Echo. 1t
is also, rumored that cutoff on the
spokane line may be made from Cold
Springs across the project through
Hermiston. Whether or not this re-
port is well founded remains to be
seen and the same is true with refer
.ence to the eastern terminus of the
cutoff Thus far the railroad offici-
ais have refrained from any public
announcement of their plans and 1t is
the general supposition that the route
has not yet been fully determined
upon.