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Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

ssafbeem rin ieterlidbes SeauienI
am Allerieelentnae pom 0odi,p. Sa'
ter 2iepenhrpd in Der Ct. Sulcpb 4
nirrhe babier selrbrirt. bic saslrei
heu 5heilnehmsr our,h einej erpreil
icnbe Yreniat 81 saericn Der sieb,
.iir be lpoten erluahrt. indhte mar
.nadb Der 2rauerprpsciiiun gum aitcI
@ottrsader audi bier liebene nit oei
bort In ben eSrdberH &ubenoeu D.
I,ueriehreu. iier iniste cine Nuttc'
lshreS Grnahtrrs bcraabt. bort unto
oradte ein Sater ben 2hrdHenauei
mn @rabe ieinet eemablin pbsr ei
mes Suhnes. eiarr 5ehtsr; sier elm
hpdbetnttt RotrpAe, bic ibrrn Cat
lten, ihrr Atnber aberlebt. sa Eoiien
Die xakrr aat Ruttrr betraafrten
lah. ll1S sfbeA Stm Geeanien llnl
Issa 0ebefca fht tie aooseR Hohnt
lpos utsdSiea n N rlasae fterhe,
I,inb riri IN SkaubaSk aSksmrE isanl
beadIidf y:
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

AaiiehsrtSu e;Nen; SaHevl' .SIssn
Slc nidt ba iitst s'alit y5S e,aar
rem mta,cacn'- - <G@tg; .&o1..
uChl. abr i raucl n q S'ei'tu-
Gin .uty5Usscre.- Srt. Sin scu
;es ,Eabr laEG ttse id ssS &uGl &C.
'ua'.. m,H btu;e rroe IL, q srN.ll.'
.SSu lag Il ecuu. eaS III 3
ic,avle ult: rgscg ,tar;cny
IN oty Slorua7rt.
SSr' uueti6itt;r <lHis:; .SplA
Sln;Ata III ocdl cIu NrIaaen,;S.
- [ar;ru; -uao waS 'gr cur $ry-
salstn Wuroc eS eyit Nin. weHu : b
uta He,uc SuEc c'1'' l5rtHA tEi
SS.s: ,ujysG.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

Scr tlrt,ih itaIicuiidle 9rc] IL
nod ipuuer ipi Wouac Eir t,shtri'
(seicdltc Nh, Bic Stast SripoliS ihei
ncu bolo IN @uurcu Der @taIi1ncr.
bnle eer Snr,cu ouSsuld!lsu. Sel'
ler ;ur Abretalelura cine Er,le neh
men pNrr cine &lcilc aniietrn nne
ablpartrn
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

waserrs dset, tdushaKasa saa
lm Sgssh .Yosqpsssr ssfrrTe.
damn nsanoeir. sahae reeAt "
seffsotdn sfs6kfAta. -
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
WHe Aa;elstu'

aurSea dtuua. Sdl enIpfeb'
te mid) nltt ;snen cdrmerH uno CbSi'
,idtsrn Die iuree CbiibaHme ar'
piIanseu ,uctlcn. ole aaeu, ilr oiI
1oos SnnmihuIe. cie Slumdler
ans oieier Hurierp i;no iri'd unl
fraitis uro leibeu ritlt burdl Ians:r
Transport.
9ernarNS haef fe.i
S2ir. bic crseihurtcn. ruterfu3ei
.bisrnit nlles Sassn cui s9ilo in Nc1
llmidurnus io.uohl MS aiiBcrbait
nnicrerr iarml1ubcr. Sn:a vtrnp
ping" ruiro harni;i ridlt geoulSe;
,}upiSerb1noetr0c iu6rSen mir &c
riht.idl beinrse1.
frdnt Sreiter
@ilhelm Gid |
6cnrn Saprel
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
3m psrtauieu.

Ter Un,esstidlnetc wanidi 1tne
Ar;abl - 30 Stud $50 Sh,pciue SUI
ioumtu Ger IN eruppeu M Skhha'
Der IL ucr,aa'er &aherc S,f<h'nlt
erthe;i
A,bert Snie'. Gseuthlmer,
apI Stu;ur. 2ep,
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

--9Scr Tdl iir cine 0Iajoliu . -Gu
aiue" uttercilirt. ipIlte bel mix nor
ivrctleu. $dl ucrIauic Die GrCot
SSciteru .uertital" Wue Die SSt,ic
-huri;cutal-. 3tl saucrtierc ooe
oicie Maitincu mchr anlt criW;a
;lu auO ,perieer ,Omp,iSicrt mo ais
lracnN wcldr auNert, llcbcrseu0t
sub chc ibc GWocrSwp tuuIet.
0emu Y. Shtrp:rS.
lie lintcrseid,uetc miro an Gur'
r,rlNo ota l6tcu NppeNbcr 0''cnt'
Id, al ocu p,ciiibitttnecn IpIaC''
ocS pcrtoplcu; Girt 9ph. , Sdrri
nc, nebrrre natucr ip;rie eirca
5oympoaen. &crbeaciSbirre. Vert
,euae. erpBca SciicI. onier. son,
ocu. SouS' uue suhtuscrdtht
Sto,nsuaacu-Salh, [cr $crtaa
bcaim, mm | ubr HadnittoaS.
Sraa GroGt &tel.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

7ict.u. =. Srupper. Die wll
rcub Der Weri,auiit,cu 8tuulutlcr
Ole Wrerit br>uachteu, tsbren i'll ibrr
irlbereu @arniioucu Surnt. s2oh-
reuo tn Neritu Suhe bcuidbt, sihcir:
Is uUeenblidlih ichr bnt tcriu5t
hen i'm Yanos Der NtouNid,un. li>
ScbcIlen. lpic bey' diet, IpIIer bGlo
bier bnlo od Siege ubcr bic &cQitr'
ur0strupru crrIrgen hnocr.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

Ten s,esidbrlseu TantiopunastaN
peren idmmtlihc -ar,ab,S Of Ep'
lumbus" ppu St. 9puis bnrrh eiuen
ipcs sieilen tsottesoienit In Der St. NJ
,, pbcnius airhe beeebeu.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
StntSgat,.

.N:a'; an H,e ts.;tcr alass Sem pesy
>W NaH st5tu v;yaaas,Ie5 iitru:
}$ey 81 bot. Der ltrnt pty,tcrta.
$S:y I'm vS,ns n. ,c:at ON S4Rtyi,-
SAt'lrr.
.sgt Sislsa ,St,.;. Sriay 1uuses,
'pn Sttn &le,tc'en puo sttss
III, $'>a,stu uar Ss'us Se;eer.
lgN SaStt;vaSl.su !mr Sem pers-
So m>n mat, ~ las Tia rahie
GisNtr,
Sp's %ssrl:tta habeH ,sIne sNssr.
.SScNr ;r;i ,aaIege taEm. 10 ii:
= bra nl;t, easieybc.-
.$Ses 0b lthsnt oOr ben cnahcu sse {.
Gem rSsnnnah s;s &s'dsr ani ssn s,at
,sn .rnrarneu.-
~sA-A4
SO ncr Spaao 81 erps scralben.
cbr ! Scr Sono an 2rait ~ Sha,ca-
! srbrt xeyTta SAT I'm sipeiiatt 9sbsn
3aS dHSsre lpiro uem eseihfd inm
eenrba:
| las ipners ttsitt lihm sosbehaiten
si6 Seltn su baaea Gno III ssiiasten. :
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

aabr,ant.- 5chrH Sie bier ben
lelibnrnsn aIler ilniiissn Sioiis, 0es
aoieuoI: 0duUH i0nst Gin ttHiiser
SrOpScn 10 EieHaia.- Baron
,Tns in upt anr Hitl,s acasu Die
I lhuiucH nleiner Srau, oa tUlist mir
leber enseIne Sro3ieH nizOciicEs -
Ndrf
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

PrOieiiur In ser t2oaiiiiuHoel Ned
BEN lvig In Der .leeien S,aHss NIT
benz Serhoaes iertia asDoFoeH hHb.'
.tpmn,en w:g henie sug Sevnarii.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

Sic Narrup NueeIeacubeit iN,'
ittsu ;yrautrsid, uIo Ecntihiane
itbeiut ir,sbIitb al uerlauicn pSer III
ihm pcrlauiru. lie arp@ 6Ip.'en'
paraoe in 5puioa i'm Sept. al Der
20 shiiie nit mebr ols 10000
Moru Scioeuus 5bei! rabnen, 10
mic Die Garabe uber bic oeatldle
sdlah,ilotte i'm aietrr Saien, bic
Oct aaiie- abhielt. moeeu bier lno
oa su tptieu trieeeciiaen @erhhter
suias ecaebsH hoben, che man Die
tlsbersrueuua aelpann, oas NioerleH
anb 9ambpn cine irieelidle Soluna
serbeiilhren ,piroen.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

,tm Smoestrei2aeritt!iu SrcutUn
". y. purec cine Eetitirr ocneu Die
lluteD StateS Stecl Corporation
ctuocreid,t, III Der Die artlnac eys
bubcn luiroN NoB oic S0raprnticu et.
Inc mgcieeihe Apmbinaiipn III.
luelte uuloutere Guntuwcri trcilt
ctt., C@-., 20.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

lie 6ritSsnsharte beS seatiderl
oecres IL $1,000 llnterUiiisiere mt
s4i. .0OU Mann. Tis arieaesparte
N 2inir une &eiervt 100000;
,aanbmsbr iteH auiaebpsss sO0.oot
2ten auiseboses ebenielts sOo.o0
Raiin.
.ss<r im,JArisa piil llnaiad ban..
Per fsno I'm mi. esp gsAtIRsn an.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

.-sn-Ass -, s-~~s - asAs ~
e s'0H' - - -
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
lt)tas lDsr.as az :bdr sta
gaalhtf lts,

~ ss akit ftt nod aititt gtoiitA aat
9uhen foe Die 6erbiis ant xSln Sailcn iih,sn.
Iebsn. Tie gs!t = Oft nit llntstt beirtbfiit ben
Vsaai nah ietnr afeibuna. alt oe TIA atHhnoie
BOD aui umb Jude bic 9tatsrin sa bort. no bas
aiiortsmen reihtia. DC 'afis Fallen = artnitno
sleit su iinben III.
sd, iudbe bic auns ihoit Aflsr, Ger arnif in bel
nit OUT nuIsetpben. neil -fh Die aHHoidait bes
@eiden, ber aeid5e, neil id bic bes arnen bette.
Gsiif beiier fir Heibe nnb beiier fur nidl, sunat
,nsin Ydben cine reidsthe nno slufrieosnfeilenbe
auslaae an aleibcritpiien fir bic Serbf nnb @ins
fer .Saiiom fur Suna uno ait enthdl, Seipnoere
aufmertianfeit ihcnfen mir alien -nnilerbers. @ir
,ableu fir 5:hrten per gnhn - Uocr 6ere ie mad,
her S6he Der gtuf1ufe.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09

..E&O lit Die Hcaicrung. bic ME hi.
iilert. mclthcr &rdiibcnt ltc;S uubc
bellist acblieben? ..,s. L:.ss r:..r
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
an 3sr nfssa.laaaenkx M

Gin aiiecreetts iets, tlba Irten'
Be- sss,ss. SsSs q, s.ss ,s Esl 4 Der y. s
MaHn ben, ost nerbah., IN fsts IN
snfem pnWort Sirle tsErceit ia,
.nsmer p6a. stekrtfi ihrtfs Jnrirl
,s.s'. ssss ssS sssgs3 kRA SlEg.'
etnbl<Fa.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1911-11-09
SernarN z d, ne I e.l

iSrart Sreiter
@ilhelTi Gid II
6cnrn Sappel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09
Ito Be CpNTiNUED.)
Biu Hearted Goldsmith.

Mills, a fellow collegiun Of Gold
smiths, called one morning to offer
Oliver breakfast, when he was ad-
jured in answer to his knock and in a
smothercd voice to force open the door
and enter. When Mills and others
had at last forced the bolted door
they found Goldsmith so entangied IN
the ticking Of his bed that he could
not extricate himself without help. He
explained that as the night before had
been piercing cold he had given a poor
perishing woman with FIVE children
oil his bedclothes. What could he do?
He had nothing else, not penny, to
give her 1T was cold night, too" he
added. for I couldn't at first sleep till
thought Of ripping open the mattress
to lie In the ticking.'-"Oliver Gold.
smith," by Il. Ashe King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09
CHAPTER XIII.

One Sunday, late in the afternoon,
found Daylight across the bay in the
Piedmont hills of Oakland. As usual,
he was in a big motor car, though not
his own, the guest of saltwater Bill
Lnck's own darling, who had come
down to spend the cleanup OF the Sc
enth fortune wrung from the frozen
Arctic gravel. 1t was a merry party
and they had made a merry day OF It,
circling the bay from San Francisco
around by San Jose and up to Oak
land, having been thrice arrested Tor
speeding, the third time, however, on
the Haywards stretch, running away
with their captor. Fearing that tele.
phone message to arrest them had
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NOTICE,

ATOTICE TO STATE TANPAYERS.--
IN am now prepared TO receive the
state taxes for the year 1911. The atten..
lion or taxpayers is respectfully called
TO the importance on paying the same
prior to Decemberl, 1911, as on that date
Il penalty Of five percent will be added to
III unpaid pills, and their collection en-
forced US required by law
THOMAS w. ROBINSON,
octl1 cod I'd City tt casurer.
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Rebellion

Billy sat on the extreme edge OF the
last stone forming the low wall bor-
dering the grounds about his home.
There was lowering expression upon
his face. Now and then he beat his
heels viciously against the stones OF
the wall.
Around the corner swung Mrs. Don.
nell. Billy and Mrs. Donnell were
chums, so she beamed and called
"Hello!" as a chum should. Billy
looked up from under his froWning
brows and made no answer.
my goodness" exclaimed Mrs.
Donnell, pausing in surprise. What's
the matter with you this morning!
Where's your laugh? And your dim:
ple?" !. ;.
Billy growled something and shifted
around. Then he spoke with a great
effort. They've got" He actually
choked over the word. They've gone
and got IA baby at our housed" He
jerked his head toward what had been
home to him. The expression OF his
face signified that his connection with
the place was now completely seV-
cred.
"O-o-oh! see," said Mrs. Dom
nell She fiicked the top Of the wall
with an absurd handkerchief and then
sat down beside Billy. Her serious
ness was very comforting. mo wonder
you are excited"
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Advertisements in the
ALEX A N D r l a G A
ZETTE addressed 10 some
name or mum Der, in care OF
the Gazette, are not the ad-
yertisements of this paper
but of various advertisers
who for personal reasons do
not desire that their names
or addresses be known.
The Gazette cannot di-
vulge any information re.
garding these ads (other
Than that which they con-
tain) such information being
confidential,
Readers of the Gazette de-
string further information,
or an interview. should ad-
dress a comm unication TO
the name or Number given
and mail or send same TO
this office and 1t will be
given to. the. adyertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

r EARN SHORTHAND BY MAIL
II We have revelation in shorthand
writing. You can learn it in less than
ualt the usual time and write with far
greater speed. The system Is SO simple
that child can easily learn it. You be.
gin writing sentences with the first les
son. The cost Is SO small you cannot
afford to miss this opportunity. Write
for circular. Franklin Commercial In
stitute, Washington, D. c. .s---AA
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would be most disconcerting and en-
barrassing. He was not particularly
anxious for her to see him thrown for,
ward on Bob's neck. On the other
hand. suddenly to leave her and 60
dashing down the back-track. plying
Guirt and spurs, wouldn't do, either
What was wanted was a method
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09
SPECIAL NOTICES

A DIVIDEND OF THREE DOLLARS
n per share will be paid to the stock
holders of the Alexandria Water Com.
uany on and after "Wednesday, Novem.
Der ID, 1911. Checks will be mailed
stockholders.i
GEORGE UHLER,
nov I I'd Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09
a Manader.

'-Why DO you insist on carrying
fiat umbrella?" asked the bridegroom.
For purposes Of domestic econ
cn,y." -apiied the bride. I'm going
20 turn ii upside down and catch
enough rice TO do the family Tor sew
.1<ai -l-4 ,l-s =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

been flashed ahead, they had turned
into the back-road through the hills,
and now, rushing in upon Oakland by
new route, were boisterously dis.
cussing what disposition they should
make of the constable.
We'll come out at Blair Park in
ten minutes" one of the men an
nounced. Look here, saltwater,
there's cross-road right ahead, with
lots of gates. but it'll take us back
country into Berkeley. Then we can
come back into Oakland from the 9TH
er side, sneak across on the ferry,
and send the machine back around
tonight with the chauffeur.
But saltwater Bill failed to see
why he should not go into Oakland
by way of Blair Park, and SO decided.
The next moment, flying around a
bend, the back-road they were not
going to take appeared. Inside the
gate, leaning out from her saddle and
just closing it. was young woman on
a chestnut sorrel. With his first
glimpse, Daylight felt there was some.
thing strangely familiar about her.
The next moment, Strengthening up In
the saddle with movement he could
not fail to identity, she put the horse
into a gallop. riding away with her
back toward them. It was Dede Ma
son-he remembered what Morrison
had told him about her keeping rid.
ing horse, and he was glad she had
not seen him in this riotous company
Intervening trees at that moment
shut her from view, and saltwater
Bill plunged into the problem Of dis
posing Of their constable, while Day
light, leaning back with closed eyes,
was still seeing Dede Mason galiop of
down the country road.
On Monday morning, coming in for
dictation, he looked at her with new
interest, though he gave no sign OF
it; and the stereotyped business
passed off in the stereotyped way. But
the following Sunday found him on a
horse himself, across the bay and rid.
Ing through the Piedmont hills. He
made long day of it, but no glimpse
did he catch of Dede Mason, though
he even took the back-road Of many
gates and rode on into Berkeley. 1t
had been fruitless day, so far as she
was concerned and yet not entirely
fruitless, for he had enjoyed the open
air and the horse under him to such
purpose that. on Monday, his instruc-
Itions were out to the dealers to look
for the best chestnut sorrel that
money could buy. At odd times during
the week he examined numbers OF
chestnut sorrels, tried several and was
unsatisfed. It was not till Saturday
that he came upon Bob Daylight
knew him for what he wanted the mo-
ment he laid eyes on him. A large
horse for riding animal. he was none
too large for a big man like Daylight
In splendid condition, Bob's coat in
the sunlight was fame of ire. his
arched neck a jewelled confiasration'
Daylight examined the name and
found 1t finer than any horses halI
4 he had ever seen. Also, its color was
unusual in that it was almost auburn
While he ran his fingers through II
Bob turned his head and playfulls
nuzzled Daylight's shoulder.
Saddle him up, and III try him.
Ne told the dealer. 81 wonder if mes
q to spurs. No English saddle
Give me good Mexican and
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The Limit,

Eaton-Gi!Inore is so egotistical thai
be is jealous of his wife Nettle-
Jealous cf his wife: Eaton-Yes. ieal
Gus because she has such a paragon
for q husbuud.-Puck.
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NOTICE,

The mains of the Alexandria Wafer
Co. will be flushed on Thursday and Fri
day, November 9 and 10, beginning ut :
o'clock 4. m. each day. Consumers will
please supply themselves with clear
water.
GEO. UHLER,-
nov SIT Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

Times change and people change
with them, but the excellent quality OF
the Buster Brown shoes for children is
always paramount to others. Sold ex-
c!usively by John a. Marshall & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

EOR SALE.-hfOSLER SAFE in per
L feet condition. Inside measure
nent l1x22 inches. Inquire at Gazette
Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

He who IS firm and resoIute in will
molds the world to hi1self.-Goetke.
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FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-Lot OF fine Remington
Typewriters, practically new with
al late Improvements at less than half
original cost. Apply l.. l.. Armistead,
Postal Telegraph office nov I'm
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CLASSIFIED ADS.|


Advertisements published under
this heading must be in the Gazette
office not later than . P. N, to insure
publication the same day. All ads are
subject to proper classification. ADS
set In black face or htayy,ttype are at
double charge.
ERstess
Five lines or Iless1 time,.i25e; 2
times, 40c; 8 times, 50e.a
srsx1<Us
PAYMENT STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
to all except contract advertisers. hay
ing charge accounts.
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4 Steep One.

Did the horse you hired kick at the
start?" mo, but. did at the price"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

Lame back is one OF the most COM
mon forms OF muscular rheumatism.
A few applications of Chamberlain :
Liniment will give relief. For sale by
". F. Creighton aud Richard Gibson
advt.
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= - -
FOR RENT

EOR RENT-A sitting room and bed
i room. first floor, furnished. u. n.
Washington st. nov S st
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ly, fatty. I'm mad. | don't want 1t.
What good is a baby? Nobody but
toned my shoes for me this morning."
j: "Horrible!" sympathized Mrs. Don.
nell. She pulled one fat leg up on her
lap and proceeded to remedy the de-
feet in Billy's toilet. We'll, you see,
the babys new, and you must expect
Them to be dreadfully interested in it.
People are that way. You've no idea
how! foolish they can be over red,
Aotmely little new baby. Billy"
Theirs. is awful red" Billy de-
,;cfafed scornfully. And it yells. That
Isn't the worst, thoughts grill
He shot out the words in explosive
contempt: What goods girl?"
Hh.They certainly have piled it up on
s,aoll; haven't .they?''', cried Mrs. Don.
Hellf So hat ever. are you going to do"
nm thinkin'," announced Billy.
First I thought I'd run away. 1t amt
going to be any fun at home any more.
All they do is look at the baby and
act silly over it. l can wait an wait
for somebody to pour the cream on
my peaches, an there's nobody to do
It. Mother she stays right with that
baby and father he stays with it. and
Mary she just runs around from the
kitchen to upstairs and back again
and says The darlin'! Amt it sw-
w-w-e-et!'"
well, isn't it," queried Mrs. Don.
nell in suspiciously shaky tones.
Billy glared at her in reproach.
Sweet" he almost yelled. Its just
ugly and red, and I hate it,"
"Billy!"
IT do" repeated Billy. at can't do
a thing! 1t doesn't know anything!
When father took me in to see ii this
morning l showed it my new knife
and it wouldn't even look at it! 1t
would If 1t had been boy! Boys
have some sense. Father just laughed
And anyhow I didn't have any use for
a baby"
81 know" said Mrs. Donnell. III
go and buy the baby and take 1t away
and that will rid you OF it.
Wild hope sprung into Billy's eyes.
Then it died out You don't want it."
he said, disgustedly. After You take
a good look at it you wouldn't even let
'em give it to you!"
Mercy said Mrs. Donnell. rs it
as bad as that? Well, | might take
1t anyway just to oblige an old friend
like you. Here comes your father
I'll see about 1t now!'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

Good morning, Mr.. Baxter! | was
Just talking business with your son.
He says there is superfuous baby
up at the house that is in his way, and
he'd like to dispose OF it. II you'll
sell it I'll take it off your hands.
What price do you ask"
"Um-m!' said Billy's father, frown'
ing thoughtfully Now, that's kind
of you. What shall we sell it for,
Billy?"
"a quarter" Billy suggested tenta.
lively.
"Oh, I think we ought to ask at
least so cents" said his father. But
wouldn't your mother object? I think
she'd feel sorry ii We sold it..
Would she?" asked Billy in sur
prise.
Yes" said his father. ITS queer,
but she's just crazy about it. You and
have got 10 stand together and bear
It! We don't want to hurt mothers
feelings, do we?"
moo" admitted Billy, irresolutely.
Have you seen what funny fingers
II mas? They curl around one OF
yours, tight
:Do they?" asked Billy, interestedly.
That's what they do" said his
father. Come with me and III show
you. You can have lots of fun with
Z, Billy. Come on"
All right" said Billy, sliding down
frcm the wall and joining his father.
81 guess we won't sell it." he called
back to Mrs. Donnell. But thank you,
lust The same"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-09

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