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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

Jacob streuli Of Bristol called on
some of his Paris friends last Sunday.
Ed Gunter and Nick Willkomm went
to Kenosha Monday morning to serve
on the jury in the Circuit court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Shields of Bristol
expect to move to. Paris Corners in the
near future.
Miss Florence Price of Bristol spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Grifiths.
Mrs. Robert Dixon Of Silver Lake
spent last week with her father John
Jones.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

The Coulon-Forbes fight scheduled
for Kenosha on next Tuesday night
promises to be the biggest boxing event
of the year in Kenosha and Chicago is
planning to send two thousand sports
to Kenosha to witness the battle. IT is
claimed that Forbes will come back
and that he, may wrest the champion
ship title from Coulon in this fight.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
3 2 3 3 .
NEWS OF
KENOSHA COUNTY
SoMERs.

~'~~~~~P~s
The sewing circle of Somers Camp
Royal Neighbors of America, 1852 will
meet at the home of Mrs. R. T. Yule
on Thursday afternoon of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Fink have re-
turned home from an extended trip
through Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob J. Barrows and
children spent Sunday with friends at
F'ranksville.
Hiram Barrows of Hebron, Wis, Wis
tied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. JAG
OBJ j. Barrows during the past week.
Hiram Barrows and family formerly
of Somers will depart for Fresno, Cal
ifornia in a short time where they will
make their future home.
Floyd Pierce of Trinidad, Colorado,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jay L. Bailey.
Messrs. Jay w. Rhodes, Fred w. Leet
and Ira Burgess attended the Oihlein
horse sale in Milwaukee Thursday.
The following from Somers, have
been chosen to serve as jurymen for
the spring term on the Municipal court
for Kenosha county: George P, Leet,
James NORM and Albert Bishop.
Mr. Jensen Of Racine visited at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen
during the past week.
Miss Zine Bullamore has returned
home from an extended visit with rela-
tives at Winthrop Harbor, ILL.,, and in
Kenosha.
Miss Lovina Bailey was unfortunate
in breaking her right arm while crank
ing her automobile in Kenosha Satur-
day afternoon. Miss Bailey was hur
ried to the Kenosha hospital where the
fracture was set. Later in the evening
she was removed to her home. DIR.
Gleary is her attending physician.
Miss Edith Snyder of Bristol has
been engaged to take charge of the
school in Dist. No. while Miss Bailey
is suffering from her accident. Miss
Snyder will open school on Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. Lyman J. Strong visited with
friends in Milwaukee over Sunday.
Fred w. Leet visited at the home of
his brother Edward Leet in Milwaukee
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Kate Vogel of Racine visited
with her sister Mrs. Louis II. Fenske
over Sunday.
A four horse team from the James
Patton Co., of Milwaukee passed
through here Sunday afternoon with
large load of plate glass, enroute south
Mr.. Bloom of the Leonard Seed Co.,
of Chicago, is contracting with many
of the farmers of this section to grow
peas, He expects to get carload at
Berryville, CorIiss and Somers.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Rasmussen and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. William Miller made
an automobile trip to Bristol Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lauer spent
Sunday with friends in Kenosha.
E. E. Pearson OF Winthrop Harbor,
H., spent Sunday at the home of Will
lam Bullamore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Connell from near
Russell, ILL.,, spent Sunday at the home
of Mrs. Mary Heddle.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
NOTICE TO BICYCLE RIDERS.

All riders of bicycles in the city OF
Kenosha are hereby warned that it is
contrary to law to ride on any side.
walk within the limits of the city. The
members of the police department are
instructed to arrest all people found
riding bicycles or similar vehicles on
the side walks of the city and such per
sons will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
soMERs REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Notice is hereby given that repub-
lican caucus will be held at Somers
Town Hall on Saturday, April l, 1911,
at 2 O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the various
town offices and for the transaction of
any other business that may properly
come before said caucus.
Dated March %, 1911.
BY order of the Town Committee,
WAS L. z. Ozanne, Chairman.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
Rat ANNIHILATOR.

The modern rat destroyer kills and
completely consumes the body of the
rat leaving no resultant odor. 1t real
ly does what others claim to do. Harm
less to handle but do not take internal
ly.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

Notice is hereby given that the re.
publican caucus forsthe town of Bristol
will be held at the town hall of said
town on Saturday, April l, at two o.
clock p. m. DIV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
PLEASANT PRAIRIE REPUBLICAN
CAUCUS.

Will be held on Thursday, March 80
at 2 p. m. By order of republican com,
mittee. DIV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL ELECTION.
State of Wisconsin,
Department Of State, "

NUTlCE OE' JUD1GlAA ELlEGTl0Ns
State of Wisconsin,
Department of State, -
Notice is hereby given, that at the
election to be held in the several wards.
towns, and election precincts of the
State of WISCONSIN on the first Tuesday
Of April, A. D. 1911, being the fourth
day of said month, the following nam
ed officers are to be elected:
A Justice of the Supreme Court to
succeed Aad J. Yinje, appointed to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of j. E. Dodge and whose term of of
fee Will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1912.
A County Superintendent of Schools
for each superintendent district in the
state.
Said election to be held, conducted,
and votes canvassed and returns made
according to law.
Given under my hand and official
seal at the capitol in the City of Madi-
son on the 18th day of March, A. D.
1911.
James A. Frear,
(Seal.) Secretary of State.
State of Wisconsin
Co,1D4v of Renosbo
Office of the County Clerk, Kenosha,
Wis, March 16, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that at an elec-
ton to be held in the several towns,
wards, and voting precincts on the first
Tuesday of April, A. D. 1911, being the
4th day of said month, the following
officers are to be elected:
A Justice Of the Supreme Court to
succeed Aad j. Vinje appointed to fill
vacancy caused by the resignation of
j. E. Dodge and whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of Jan
uary, 1912.
A County Superintendent of Schools
to succeed John j. Kerwin, whose term
of office will expire On the first Mon
day of July, 1911.
Said election to be held, conducted,
votes canvassed and returns made in
accordance with law.
Given under my hand and official
seal at my Office in the City Of Ken
osha, Wisconsin, this 10th day Of
March, A. D. 1911.
(Seal.) Russell H. Jones,
WIS County Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

John Thompson spent Monday even
ing with friends at Highland Park.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

w ANTED-Gifts of good black dirt deliver
w ed to the grounds of the Kenosha Hos
pital. Mrs. z. G. Simmons, chairman of grounds
committee. dwm3l
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

EOR.SALE-Best paying grocery. located on
T. busiest street on West Side; other business
reason for selling. A snap if taken before April
lst Address Grocer, care News office. dwm31
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

CEED-For choice tested Oderbrucher seed
- barley write or call on John w. Halloway.
Union Grove, Wis. Phone No. Union Grove
As @. Wat
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
BARGAIN COLUMN.

II OST-A horse blanket; put in wrong buggy
Ii at the Lippert barn Monday March 20
Finder please return to Lippert barn. *w47
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

Ii OR SALE-A garden seeder and cultivator
~ combined; also geese eggs for hatching one
or two boar pigs for sale or trade; also geese and
ganders. N. c. j. Rasmussen Route S. "
miles southwest of city limits. *dwm2S
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23

Want ads bring results.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-23
Owen O'Hare
BRISTOL REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

~ Chief of Police.
Dated March 90 1911. m22
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25

art Of denting the corners of the aces,
kings, queens and jacks with his
thumb nails so that in dealing with
fingers sandpapered or worn almost to
the bleeding point with pumice stone
he could detect these indentations and
know when and to whom he was deal
ing the high cards. From this 1t was
only step to partnership with the
great Jimmy Valentine. the man who
could "cop a gopher" without any ar
tiicial aids.
AL this was well known to Yalen-
tine. He himself had drifted into bad
company in manner somewhat SINH
lar. He could see in the lessons of
his own experiences that Reds mis-
deeds were not entirely blamable on
Red.
He was about to inform Red of his
intention to aid him in new career
when he heard in the corridor the
voice of Rose Lane addressing some
one he believed must be her father.
Here she is, Red" whispered Val.
entine, rising quickly. you must get
out till they 60" But too late. at
that instant Rose Lane entered, fol.
lowed by her father. They saw Val
entine standing by suspicious look.
ing young man with very red hair.
Valentine. realizing that he was on
the verge of absolute ruin in the esti-
nation of the girl and her already
suspicious father. for he could hardly
explain Reds presence. turned coldly
toward the thief.
I'm very sorry, sir" he said in in
different tones, but ! don't know the
man you are inquiring for. Never
heard of him. Guess you had better
inquire of the clerk at the hotel Of
fee"
Red. catching the hint, replied,
Thank you, sir; will do So" and
went out of the room. concealing a
grinning face behind his hat.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25

Diet for the defendant.
III the suit of NJ. j. Bartlett against
Thomas r. Kearns, committee for
Katherine Kearns, a jury gave the
plaintiff a judgment for $117.
Damage suits of John Grim and
John j. Ashcraft against the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company
were removed to the United States
court,
Demurrer was overruled and the
plaintiff was required to furnish a
bill of particulars in the cause OF
James w. Ford against the Balti.
more and Ohio Railroad Company.
Sale of part of the property was
confirmed in the cause of Marion L.
Wolfe, guardian, against All B.
Wolfe ct al.
Eady Edgell was allowed $40 as
defense fund in the divorce suit
w. N. Edgeli has against her.
c. c. Fittro, Charles Davidson and
Jesse G. Lawson were appointed tc
assign dover IN the cause of Jacque.
line Lancaster against Lloyd r. Ian.
caster ct al.
In the injunction suit of Dorsey
II. Parrill against Clarksburg aft,
davis were filed by the plaintiff re.
sisting a motion of the defendant tc
dissolve the injunction and the
case was submitted for a final de
cree.
The suit of c. c. Mckinney agains
the United Telephone System was OF
trial in the afternoon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
COMPROMISE
Is Arrived at in the Perine
Suit against South Penn
Oil Company.

After devoting almost an
entire week to the trial of the Han
nibal Perine damage suit of $780,
900 against the South Penn Oil
Company, for alleged failure to
drill a sufficient number of wells
on his farm at Jarvisville, the
litigants compromised the case
shortly after noon Saturday and
the same was taken from the jury
as settled in the circuit court.
Final decree was entered in the
cause of Byron W. shlar agains:
BENJAMIN F. Ralnage special COM
missioner, ct al
Sale wac confi-mru in the cause
of the schmulbach Brewing Company
against Thomas A. Henneghan ct al.
Sale was decreed in the cause of
Francis J. Fessler against Joe Fer
nandez ct al.
The application Of Flora NJ. Martin,
guardian, for permission 10 sell real
estate owned by her wards was
docketed.
o. S. Cole was granted a permit
to carry revolver.
Authority was given the trustees of
the Methodist Episcopal church at
shinnston Monday morning in the cir
cult court by Judge Charles w. Lynch
TO sell church property at either pub
lie or private sale and invest the pro-
eceds in other property for church
purposes.
r.. Hanmcl confessed judgment for
$247.G3 in s S. wrights suit against
him and pleaded non-assumpslt as to
s25O27.
Judgment by agreement for s1,1OO
was given Seymour McIntIrc against
Haywood Coal Company.
Judgment for $64.42 was given the
Kidd-Dawson Sand and Transfer
Company against T. L. Long.
A jury returned Il verdict for $4o.2s.
the amount previously confessed as
due and paid into court, in the case
of Cottrill and Post against Charles
E. Gray.
The suit OF the American slicing
Company against Thomas c. White
and Company was on trial at press
hour.
The trial of B. F. Horrors suit
against David A. Spence resulted in
a verdict for the defendant.
Flora NJ. Martin was given au-
thority to sell lot in Broad Oaks
belonging to Lena L, and Edith
Martin.
A jury In the sult Of the American
sifcinga Company ngainst Thomas C.
White and Company returned a ver-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
CHAPTER Z.

THOSE greeted Valentine pleasant
* ly. the blush in her fresh
young cheeks equaling the
A \ mink of the roses In ber hot
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25

boy, attired in black velvet knlcker.
bockers, turned the knob of the door
of the private office of the assistant
cashier of the Fourth National bank
of Springfield. Ill. Barely eleven years
old. Bobby Lane considered it the
rarest treat of his life to be allowed
a chance to invade this usually busy
office and to play at being banker.
The large office had two entrances,
one leading into the hall of the large
building and another leading into the
tiled Enclosure In which was being
built spacious new vault. In the
middle OF the room was a large ma.
hogany desk. Near the hall door aud
close to the wall was a small mahoga.
ny writing table. Three or four com.
Portable chairs were scattered about
the room.
On the glass of the hall door, glazed
halfway to the top. was the inscrip.
ton In trim black letters, lice Ran
dali. Assistant Cashier"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25


X ly. the blush in her fresh
IN young cheeks equaling the
a \ pink Of the roses In her hat.
She thanked him for awaiting her re-
turn. and she and her father seated
themselves on the sofa, the ex.convict
standing before them.
It was Mr.. Lane who began to lead
the conversation to a serious point.
"Mr. Randall-my daughter tells me
that is the name you gave her."
'That is my name, sir"
"Well, Mr.. Randall. l am not going
to ask questions. presume no one
wishes to forget the past more than
you. l am going to explain a situa-
tion to you and offer you employ
ment"
while I thank you could not nc.
:ept any position at your hands or
7our daughters" answered Valentine.
at is better that / started without as.
sistance and procured employment
with total strangers"
But. Mr.. Randall" began the girl.
The father continued:
II think you are wrong, Mr.. Ran
dali. understand perfectly the spirit
which prompts you to take this stand.
Still, | think you are wrong. Won't
you let me explain fully?"
with pleasure, sir"
"First we know or think we know
the one thing against you. We be
lteve, while knowing this, that you
are trustworthy. am the president
of the Fourth National bank of SPRING
field"
Springfield, Massachusetts, ex.
claimed Valentine ,excitedly and turn
ing away his face to hide the signs of
the shock the name gave him.
mo; Illinois," responded the banker.
A relieved expression came over Val
entlpe's face.
81 own 80 per cent of the stock, my
daughter 49," resumed the banker. 1T
is her wish, to which assent, that /
take you into the bank as an en-
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe that
he was hearing Alright. That bank
er should offer a newly released con-
Wet a position in his establishment
was astounding.
"But, Mr.. Lane he began protest
ingly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
"one moment, please. You will get
a rather small salary to begin with.
but as you learn the business-I I'M
derstand you are an accountant
4 was for time-yes, sir"
"That will make your advancement
rapid, presumlng, of course The
banker raised his eyes significantly.
Il understand, SIR"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
And. don't you see, In a year or
two she began, but her father In.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
NO SUNDAY WORK.

GARY, w. Va, May 24-The Uni
ted States Coal & Coke Company has
Just made new ruling, that all its
big operations in this field shall be
idle on Sunday. About 10000 men
are affected as result of the man
agements views that six days week
are sufficient to work.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
FOOLHARDY JOHN SMITH
SWINGS HIMSELF TO DEATH,

BLUBFIELD, W. Va, May "a
John Smith, coal miner, met his
death on a bridge near Coeburn, Va,
Smith was on a passenger train and
while the train was going twenty
miles an hour he was giving an ex-
hibition of holding onto the hand
rails and swinging down until his feet
touched the ground. Not noticing
the bridge, Smith swung down and
his body struck an abutment, killing
him instantly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
THE OLD -. ; :s:: 6: .s:. ss's luna
GERMAN s IL :.,.: 81 9:',.; :D'' e
IMMINENT PRICE ss 50: sal. 4 BOTTLE 50
WELLS 8 HAYAIAKER
TRUSTEES NOTICE OF sALr.

IhOSTltE'S NOTICE OF SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust dated
June 30, 1910, made by John Me1Sin-
ney and Edith Mckinney, his wife. to
me as trustee to secure the Farmers
Bank of Clarltsburg, and of record In
the office of the Clerk of the County
Court Of Harrison County, West viz
ginia, in Deed OF Trust Book No. 40
at page 1914, will sell at public auc-
ton, TO the highest bidder, on Satur-
day, May ~, 1911, commencing nj
1870 o'clock p. m. at the front door
OF the Court House in the City Of
clarkSlburg, Harrison County, IVES,
Virginia, a certain lot and parcel az
land with the buildings thereon, sim
ate on Philippi Pike, IN, the. CITY ~
clprksiburg, in Harrison County Wost
Virginia, bounded and described nc
follows:
Beginning at the corner Of phll,nn,
pike and Cemetery Lane, runnina
thence with Philippl pike S. 81 u ~
IT,, to the center OF Lot. No. ., tbo,oo
y. % e. about one hundred and r,no
G09) feet to an alley: thence NJ ri,,,,,
angles with said last line, and Win
the alley in westerly direction ~
Cemetery Lane; thence S. % W n,,tS
Cemetery Lane 1O5 $40 feet 10 th,
ippi Pike, and place Of beginning. ~
same being that certain lot or narooi
of land conveyed to the said Iobn M
Kinney by Norval b. McCarty nv dooa
bearing date November I. 1906, aaS
Of record in the office Of the clert -
the County Court. Harrison conn, =
West Virginia. in Deed Book M 1zI
at page 32O. - -
TERMS OF sALE:-one.,nrr,
the purchase price to be paid oa,., -
hand on day Of sale. and the r ros'', "a
to be paid in two equal insto,In,a, aue
in one and two years resnan, ISals'
with interest from day Of ss,o a'e,S
purchaser to execute his notcs -. "a. .ne
deferred payments with good s 90, me
to be approved by me ana security
lien viii be retained as further e sSa,
ty for the payment Of said no,a seSur-
This May 3. 1911. 'eS'
JAMES EDWARD law
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
PARDONS REFUSED
By the Governor to Two Fair
mont Young Men for
Stoning Street Cars.

CHARLESTON, May Ex-Governor
Glasscock, following the recommends
Glasscock, following the recommends
fused to grant executive clemency to
two Marion county young men, who
while intoxicated, stoned a street
car, loaded with passengers. The
young men were Rhoe Herren, aged
IS years, and Perry Wiley, aged 20
years. Each were sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary by Judge
Mason.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
BOND ISSUE.

MoRGANTowN, May 2S.-Under
an ordinance Just adopted by city
council. a proposal to issue 100000
in bonds for laying sewers and paw
ing streets will be submitted to yot-
ers of the city, Saturday, June "a.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25
TWO CIRCrsEs SANE nav

Unless one gives way to the other
there viii be two circuses in Grafton
June 90. Forepaugh-sells Brothers
and Sun Brothers are both scheduled
, exhibit there that day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1911-05-25

mont. ION Fair
+. NJ. or BnckhanDon
visitor in the city. IS a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
SHOWS MERCY TO
DRINKS IN COURT
Justice Crutcl,hcld Lcnient on
Those Who Fell Down From
Too Much Eggnog.

Pleading that tho great day comcs
but once IA year, innumerable drunkp
appeared, before Justice Cru.chfeld
yesterday morning. and most of them
were discharged into the custody OF
their wives and other members OF their
families. 1t was after l o'clock when
court adjourned, and during that time,
the One John disposed OF 40 cases
Some Of them were for high crimes:
the majority were for simple drunk
enness'itnd disorder. He was az lenient
as the circumstances would permit. and
those against whom only minor and
unlmportaht charges were preferred he
badc go home and sin no more.
Moses Bullock. coiored. who. on Sat
Traylor. 1t ls alleged, with u pocket
knife and who was caught after
long chase by Policeman Bcrnatc!n.
was sentenced to six months in jail
and to pay a fne OF 800. and was
placed under $500 security for twelve
months. The hearing as to his being
suspected of committing robbery was
Continued TO December 90.
Arthur Williamson, colored was
hncd 400 and placed under 800 Sc
curity for twelve months on a charge
OF carrying. a concealed weapon.
cd. charged with stabb!ng T.. l. Irvine.
manager OF the National Clothing
Company. was continued TO january 1
The hearing OF Henry Lewis. colorcd.
- . - " 49, ''f' " lSESi'S CYL
den. was continued to December IS
Lewis claims that he shot Seldcn III
self defense, and surrendered TO the
police.
Thomas Evans. colorcd. charged with
wounding Daniel Carr, was sent on to
the grand jury
John Robinson. colored. paid the
weapon, and Fred Johnson. colorcd
did likewise.
W. j. Winston was fined s25 on a
charge OF being disordcriy on a Strcy
car and cursinE the conductor and
throwing bottle att the motorman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
HUNDRED LETTERS
FOR SICK HOOSIEIt POET

indianapolis. Ind, December o5.--
Twelve hundred letters of Christmas
to James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier
poet, who has been III for several
months.
Il can't answer them" said Mr.. Riley,
with a rucful glance at his right
arm. of which he has lost the use.
81 can't hold u pencil wish I could.
But ] am not so downcast as many
could be when, have so many we'll
wishcrs from the Atlantic to the Pa :
CHIC whom have never even seen.
This Is "a merry Christmas for inc, and
hope for all my unknown friends
Some of the letters arc in verso.
One admircr advises that the poet
learn TO write with his left hand
1T is possible l shall try this" said
Mr.. Riley. but ! fear 1t will be Il
tedious task"