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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
ELKS HOME REMAINS IN VIRGINIA

Telegrams received from Messrs. c.
E. Layton and X. E. Smith from At
lantic City, state that the Grand Lodge
Wednesday decided to retain the
National Elks Home at Bedford City,
Va.
There was a strong movement on
foot to transfer it to one of the West
ern States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
r.a to Attend C. A. r. Encsmpment.

Taft to Attend 6. A. r. Eneampmen'.
Washington. July 10. - President
Taft told Corporal Tanner, OF the u.
a. R.. and Representative Danforth'
Of New York, that he would be glad 10
ioin the G. A. r. veterans in their ma
tional encampment at Rochester N.
Y. on Aus. 20. This Is the day OF the
blg parade OF the encampment, In
which It is expected 100000 veterans
will march.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
GooDLOES AND WEIGHS

Miss Callie Waller left home for
Washington last Thursday to attend
the marriage of her brother, Mr..
Hampden Waller.
Misses Annie Chewing and Lillian
Wilson are visiting at Walnut HILL
Miss Donna Morris Is very Ill at
her home near here.
Little Miss Joyce Altenburg has
typhoid fever.
Mr.. VIM. Hart has very sick son
DR.. Dew has his time fully occu-
pied. as there is much sickness
r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Respectfully,
NJ l.. Young.
To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., Va.

To the Voters of Spotsylvania Co., Va; :;
Being urged by my friends to run for
the office Of Commissioner Of Revenue
for Courtland District, Spotsylvania
county, and after considering the mat
ter hereby announce myself candi-
date for that office, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary. and earnestly ask
the support of my fellow voters Of
Spotsylvania county. Should be elected
! promise faithful and impartial per
formance of the duties of the Office to
the best Of my ability.
Respectfully yours,
a25ltd John s. Alrich
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
j27ltd

To the Citizens OF Spotsylvania
County:
Having been urged by many voters
from all parts OF the county rep
resenting both parties. / have decid-
ed to become candidate for Treas
urer of Spotsylvania county at the
general election to be held Novem-
Der z, 1911.
Before L became sheriff OF the
county l was deputy treasurer FOR
many years and am familiar with
the treasurer's duties and under
stand and appreciate his responsibiii
ties.
Should you see proper to bestow
this office upon me, shall appre-
ciate the honor and endeavor to dis
charge its duties to The best inter.
ests of all the people, with special
favors to no party. ring or Clique,
but with equal rightn and justice 10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
WHAT CRUDE OIL HAS DONE

Four weeks ago Judge Embrey
put down crude oil on Prince Ed
ward and Hanover streets along the
line Of his property. II works Ike
a charm and during that time has
had no dust from passing vehicles.
II has proven a great comfort. Be
fore this was done there was great
suffering and Inconvenience from
the dust.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Stafford

To the voters of Stafford County:
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Stafford county at the election to
be held Noyember,1911; II elected /
will give my personal attention TO
the duties OF the office and dis
charge them to the best Of my abil-
ity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
To the Voters of Livingston Dis

lIlCls
At the solicitation of friends
throughout the district hereby
respectfully announce my candidacy
for the position of Supervisor tor
Livingston Magisterial District, spot
sylyania county, Va. to be elected
on Nov. 7th, 1911. l am not un,
mindful of the important and varied
duties OF the position, and PROMISE
IL 1t is your pleasure to elect me,
to devote my time and energy and
the very best Of my ability 10
a faithful and efficient discharge OF
the same.
Soliciting your support In the APP
preaching election, am. with
desire to serve you,
Yours respectfully,
B. c. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Maine VILLAGE Ablaze.

DIddeford. Ne, July 13.-The vii
LACE OF South WATERFORD is being
swept by fire and with the high wind
prevailing and nothing but buckets
with which to fight the flames It Is
believed there is not the least chance
of saving the village.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
WRECK VICTIM
Especial to The Free Lance)
nIohnnnd Va IulV .

HithiAlOhbs w. Shfy
Mrs. Virginia Palmer, OF this city,
was one of the victims of the rail-
road wreck at Bridgeport. Conn,
yesterday morning. She was on her
way to Saco, Me. to spend several
weeks and when she did not reach
her destination her son, Woodson
p. Waddy left here last evening for
the scene OF the accident. Today
he went to the morgue and Identified
the body OF one Of the unknown as
that OF his mother. For several
years she taught school here. She
was the widow Of Judge Palmer and
formerly lived at Salem, Virginia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
THINKS GATES WILL LIVE
American Flnancier Had SIeepIess
Night, But Is Bright.

Night, But Is Bright.
Paris, July 13.-John w. Gates was
clear headed today after a sleepless
night.
Charles G. Gates believes that b.
father will survive the present attack.
He says that he has seen him as Ill
before and is confident that his power
full constitution will once more assure
recovery. It is said that the abscesses
in the American financier's throat
were operated upon successfully but
that complications resulted when the
poison Of the assesses reached the
kidneys and caused congestion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
a2itd
: To the voters of spotsylvania

To the voters of Spotsylvania
county:
AS our present Commissioner. j. 7.
Todd, will not be a candidate for re-
election for the Office of Commissioner
of Revenue for CORTLAND District,
Spotsylvania county, and being urged
by number of my friends to run for
said Office, | do hereby announce myself
a candidate for that Office. Should it
be your pleasure to elect me, promise
TO faithfully discharge the duties Of the
Office to the best of my ability.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. A. Harris, Jr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
PARSONS POEM A GEM.

From Rev. II. Stubenvoll. Allison, Ia,
in praise of DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
sThey're such q health necessity,
In every home these pills should De.
IN other kinds you've tried IN vain,
USE DR.. KINGS :,
And be well again. Only 26c at NJ. Nd.
Lewis's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the Voters OF spotsylvania Coun-
ty:
hereby announce myself a candl-
date for treasurer OF the county OF
Spotsylvania at the election next
fall. subject to any action taken
by the Democratic party OF the
county. Respectfully,
j. w. Massey
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Geo. W. Herring.

Stafford c. II. Va, June oath, 1911.
To the voters Of Stafford county:
At the request Of many friends an
nounce myself a candidate for the Of
flee of commissioner of the revenue for
district No. 2, composed Of Rock Hill
and Aqua districts, and solicit your
support. If elected promise faithful
discharge of the duties Of the office.
i27ltd w. +. Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
70 the voters of Stafford county:

At the request of many friends |
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of commissioner Of the reve-
nue. for HARDWOOD district at the coming
election in November 1911, and il elected
promise to serve the people with the
greatest care and for their benefit.
Respectfully,
X. Lee Dodd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the voters Of Caroline county: |
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House Of Delegates from the
county Of Caroline, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary. and respectfully soil 1T
your suffrage.
Yours 'espectfully,
tf S. II. Evans.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the Voters of Rappahannock Dis
trict, King George County.
| hereby announce myself a csndi'
date for supervisor Of Rappahannoek
district at the election to be held No
vember 7th, 1911. If elected | will dis
charge the duties Of the Office to the
best Of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
mlstf c. r. Hudson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
eROTToes, VA, HAS s2s,OOo FIRE

Fire at Grottoes, Rockingham Co,
destroyed the plant OF Eutsler BROS,
contractors and builders. The loss
is about s25. 1000. with $1,000 insur-
ance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
C.. A. Bryan.
Stafford, Va, June 2S.

To the Voters OF Stafford County:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for office OF commissioner Of
the Revenue for HARDWOOD and Fal-
mouth district, subject TO the
Democratic primary, at the coming
election In November and IL elected
promise to serve the people with
the greatest care. without fear or
favor. Respectfully.
j. w. Spicer.
Berea. Stafford county, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To The Voters Of Caroline County.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of sheriff of Caroline
county, subject to the Democractic prl-.
mary, and pledge my best efforts If
elected to discharge the duties Of the
office. respectfully,
il3llm NJ. l.. Taylor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
M the Voters of STAFFORD County:

To the Voters Of Stafford County:
have been connected with the
clerks office OF your county for a
period of AZ years last May II takes
almost life time to make a good
clerk, It being the only office in
the gift of the people Of the county
that takes years Of training to
make perfect II the people get one
they approve of they should retain
him. II he don't meet the require
ments of the office, the sooner they
get rid OF him the better.
In my administration of the office
| have known no party sect or creed,
but have tried to serve all As to
my personal political convictions, a
man is not half a man, who has
none, and II influenced by others
he becomes nothing but a creature.
|, therefore, yield mine to no one.
The experience have had for al
most a half century l think fits
me as no other person to fill the
office to the satisfaction OF the
whole people.
hope / have not sounded my
own praises too highly. but have
stated what | believe to be facts.
ask you to give this matter due
consideration and vote for me for
your clerk at the next November
election.
Respectfully.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
To The Voters Of Caroline.

| announce myself a candidate for
reelection as sheriff of Caroline sub
iect to ratification by the Democratic
primary. For l6 years you have hon
ored me with your confidence in elect
ing me and il has been my constant
effort TO administer the Office faithfully
and impartially. Soliciting your sup
port am Yours respectfully,
il3l2m T. B. Gill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
r., Killed by Dynamite.

Frankfort on the Main, July. IL.
Ten persons were killed and twenty
injured by an explosion in a dynamite
factory outside the city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To The Democratic Voters Of the S2nd
Senatorial District.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the State Senate from the
district composed Of the counties OF
Caroline, Hanover and King William,
subject to the Democratic primary to
be held September Z, 1911, and re-
spectfuly solicit your votes and support.
jl3l2m L. ID. Coghih'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
COUNTY.
Having announced myself a candi-
date for the office of sheriff, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary,
respectfully solicit your suffrage and
pledge myself, if elected, to conduct
the office to the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
I'd Roger W. Boggs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the Voters OF Spotsylyania Co.;
At the request of numerous
friends, hereby announce myself a
for the office OF sheriff OF
Spotsylvania, subject. however. to
the Democratic primary, If one be
held. promise. If elected. to dis
charge the duties Of the office with
out fear or favor and according to
the best OF my ability
Soliciting the honor OF your sup
port, am,
Yours respectfully,
Carl A. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
FINED IS

Henry Robinson. colored, was fin
ed IS by Justice Dannehl Wednes-
day for beating his daughter with a
heavy strap.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the voters OF Spotsylvania Co:
At the solicitation OF my many
friends. respectfully announce my
self a candidate for the position OF
treasurer OF Spotsylvania county to
be voted for at the fall election. No
vember 7th, 1911. earnestly ask
the support OF the voters OF
the county, irrespective OF part.
affiliation, and promise II | am hon
ored by an election to put forth my
best endeavors to faithfully. honest
ly and efficiently discharge the du-
ties of the office and protect the
interest OF the county.
Thanking my many friends for the
cordial assurance of support | have
already received. am,
Respectfully.
NJ. II. Dickinson.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

all, shall strive to continue worthy
OF your confidence.
Very sincerely yours,
]. p. TURNKEY.
Sunlight. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the voters of Shiloh Magisterial
District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the Office Of supervisor IN
Shiloh District, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary, and respect
fully solicit the support OF the
voters Of that district.
Very respectfully,
m4ltd W. A. Rollins.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
REAL. ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real estate on
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with Us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
N Fredericksburg, We.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

candidate for the House OF Dele
gates from the counties OF Stafford
and King George, subject to the
Democratic primary on Sept. 7th.
1911. Soliciting your suffrage. |
am
Yours respectfully,
II. Thacker Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
To the citizens of spotsylvanIa

To the citizens OF Spotsylvania
county:
| hereby announce myself a can
dIdate for sheriff. and II 1t be your
pleasure to elect me to this impor-
tant position / promise to faithfully
and impartially discharge the duties
regardless of fear or favor. ] shall
be most grateful for your vote. This
announcement Is made subject 10
the Democratic prlmary,if any there
he Yours truly.
r. NJ. Waller.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

Whit ID. Peyton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
ml8tf

To the voters Of Rappahannock Mag
isterial District in King George county.
respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office Of Supervisor in
Rappahannock District, subject to the
action Of the Democratic Primary, and
respectfully solicit the support of the
voters Of that district. with the assur-
ance that if elected | shall conduct the
office in the best interest Of the people
of the county.
Very respectfully,
I'd T. A. largest.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
rO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE

hereby announce myself can
dldate for sheriff subject TO the
Democratic primary on Sept. Z. 1871
Soliciting your votes, am
Yours respectfully.
G.. w. Purks
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15
Stafford and
King George

TO THE VOTERS OF STAFFORD
AND KING GEORGE
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the House Of Delegates
from the counties OF Stafford and
King George subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary on Septem-
Der 7th, 1911. If elected | pledge
myself to serve you honestly and
faithfully, TO hold myself at all
times subject to the will OF my con-
stituency and to promote. by my
best efforts tie interests OF the
people, the party and the state.
Soliciting the honor OF your suf-
frage. | am
Respectfully yours,
George Ogle Tayloe.
TO THE VOTERS OF KING GEORGE
AND STAFFORD
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To The Voters OF Spotsylyania Co:
Fellow-citlzens, at the solicitation
OF many friends, hereby announce
myself candidate for the office OF
Commissioner OF Revenue for Liv-
ingston District, in this county. and
most respectfully solicit your sup
port. Should 1t be your pleasure
to elect me to this office. shall be
grateful and promise to reward your
by a faithful discharge OF
the duties.
Very respectfully,
w. c. Hicks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-15

To the Voters OF King George Co..
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the office OF Com
missioner OF the Revenue. subject
to action OF Democratic primary and
solicit your suffrage. with the prom
ise OF a faithful and impartial ad-
ministratiOn OF the office II elected.
Respectfully,
j. II Boggs.
The evening world., 1911-12-22
Copyright 1911. nv the outins Publsnius
Comnany.l


SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHARTERS.
Ned Ferguson IL . cowboy who,s deadly MARIE
manship and habit Of carrying q couple NJ re-.
'ol'efs have won HIM the ulc Of 'Two-uun
Man. lie IL hired By Stafford. manager Of the
Two Diamond rArch. 10 tracA down . ''rusles
tcstre thief who has h~n devastating The Two
Diamond herds. Ferguson comes to tho raueh
o.en,ieiy as a ecker for stray cattle: ON tas
wAy %.tltler he II htien by . ratlenake and 10
s.'ea IOm death BY the .sni q mar. . nss
ha. ZONE icr the material fof a COWBOY sosel
fcrni.'n ials N love with her. 40 do Dave
lsttsr's eowtnys. between Isyia,t and .rsr.
stson an instructive hatred sTrnnss up. None
hut stafford and Lsnst, are supposd 70 s.es
1wc Di.Ssond; Ls'ia,t pgelkly ln.ai,s tS.
an spolosy from him Afrs MAJ ih~e ten,
Is.,.a q S.S sns' rn. sssS IN & !rn.siiss.
Ferguou dsto,ers . srAy calf beads M. buisA
eyed authe. Nee BY v . toescco pouch beAs
isa is,isas inni.h Rsprpius TO shs sSt
manage TO 10, isvisu AMOS q he V,spicAens,
Without spsnly sccuAias him. tSvia.ss hatrsA =
E,sssapp !: further susnstnEsd - us saiH ~.
eay, from . hilltop Man, and fesEason chance 70
lcoh down on . bunch Of cattle vhoee b9dao AZ
not In sight
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stranger seems . bit too Ingenious
FOR Lackaye when IL sends . % Of
his & and experience. looking for q
father who has grown r In the
work OF suppressing family history.
Oddly enough the busineselike hero
OF Mr.. Dazey's comedy drama acquires
a father and . street car franchise n
the amt house. This house proved TO
be a. remarkable as the lamp, aglow
from base to burner. that illuminated
1t. 1t was . strangely hospitable
Southern home into which the whole
town dropped casually 70 hold an
auction, settle q franchise. and conduct
a legal investigation of . bribery
charge with equal naturalness and nom
>chalance. II couldn't have answered
more purposes IL 1t had been . city
hall. And that lamp. rising like .
tower of light in the hall, gave Il =
brilliant touch quantity suggestive Of
una Park.
This was the home Of Gen.. Randolph
Warrington, a regulation Southern gen.
eral with white hair. q devoted Laugh-
ter and one OF those "Ah-reckon-yo'-
understand-sah" accents. 1t was an
easy matter for John Marshall, the
~businesslike hero. to buy the place At
auction. In fact, he didn't begin to>get
Interested at all until the bidding ran
up to $4,000. ne didn't bother about
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what she 10 doing. No. to your second
question.
A man who signs himself -. y
writes:
II am In love Nth a girl. but an
older girl staying at her house always
Insist. on my escort when we three 70
out. What shall | do:"
BE man enough to stick to the girl
OF yours choice. ! don't suppose the
other young lady will eat you.
A girl who signs herself b. L."
writes:
Il think a young man IN going 20
give mo u ring for Christmas. lie Is
my friend. Lut I am not engaged TO
him and don't want to be. Ought | to
accept this ring7'
No, ny dear. nor any gift OF jewelry,
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B Betty. Vince n
Advice to lovers
The Secret OF Attraction.

-1HE only way " NY ~. 10 aV'F'Vt a WaH ID 10 o.
her simple, natural, gracious sell.
We can't all bs pretty and We can't all be witty
hn, ,h.rs e. no reason why any OF us should not be kind.
49,, crac,ous manner is nothing but the outward reflec-
ton Of a kind, generous nature
ne mi, think that you can be really and permanently
,narp,nr unless you aye sincere. An assumed sweetness
NAV deceive your friends for a time. but sooner or later
-" ", ra,, nature Is sure to revea! Itself.
Tbs girl whose heart and smile are both genuine will
.oL. and keep admirers.
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would start q Country Club OF his own.
But Mary felt this blow 50 keenly that
she sat right down to write = red-hot
letter telling the club officials what she
thought of them. Mary was fond of
John and she respected him 49, all
that, but she couldn't quite stand for
his having no family name and his
lack OF standing at the club.
BY this time we were fully prepared
TO see Howard rub 1t in, and he did
what We expected him to do with a
word that put John quite outside any
family circle. And of course John took
him by the throat and cnoked him with
great earnestness. But the most
dramatic moment wasn't reached until
Judge Carter felt called upon to an
initiate John for insulting u true
Southern gentleman and the comedy
justice of the peace stopped him with
the cry: "IIE is YOUR SOM
And that wasn't ali by a long shot.
II appeared rhat the upright Judge had
mari Led Johns mother and, after leaV-
Ing her because the mountain air didn't
r agree with his idea of u family resi-
dence, overlooked u legal technicallty
by taxing q second wife before the hrst
one died. so the painful word tnat
Toward had handed John was promptly
returned with heartfelt thanks
IL you Imagine that tle play ended
here You're very much mistaken. The
carriers weren't Finished Yet. They anne
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IaE1An New l%zaa
MSkSMN Too Ingenious KIAW
hWZ6yK For Lackaye. R~
N0S IL BY CHARLES DARNTON. ~&3 SS

- WutonI ackays realy wishes to make tn BDou a repertoryt theatre 10 has
i evsry reason to feel that he has mad q good start in that direction with
! sThs for he certainly should have no compuncuon, bout giving
Charles T, Dazeysp play a short run m substituting another
ID m All seriousnesa the Stranger doesn't measure up 10 Ackav It makes
ne aesand upon his intelligence. TENDS to dilute. his e blood. NJ leaves i'm
rettv much in te position Of tha wen.adverused individual. The Tired Business
Nen m in tMs case goes South for O han or late years Mr. Ackay las
ben stckn. too closely to business In his plays. There car be n doubt that
he y capable Of letter and more interesting things quite aside from this THE
The evening world., 1911-12-22
her. How can I nnd out the Of

her. How q I and out the cause OF
thar"
i think the cause Is s~elf-evidcnt. The
young lady cared for your money. but
not for you.
A man who signs himself "A. D."
writes:
II have been paying attention n \ 'gfrl
FOR several years. How can l hnd out
IL she cares for meT"
The obvious way Is to ask her.
A man who signs himself -. W."
writes:
would Il be all right 10 send a
Christmas card TO a girl who has turned
against me for some reason / don't
known"
Yes. indeed; you may DO able to make
up the quarrel.
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tribes It looked as though he had his heart set on getting the place. but what
ne really wanted. Of course, was Mary even though he had beena poorhouse boy
without a name before Re went up North to hght for me among the giants OF
industry. incidentally. ne vas determined to dow Judse Carter the leading
though rot most progressive citizen of Danvile. n TO block young
Carriers way to Maryso open heart
But there were small as well as great things on foot as a shown when
Howard dealt John a blow beneath the belt by backbalhng lin when he trd
to Join the Country Club. This nay seem a little thing to yu AM John for tina