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Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
REGISTRARS APPOINTED


Governor Pennewill has appointed the
registration officers to conduct the rCgis-
tration this year throughout the State,
outside Of Wilmington, tue Wilmington
appointments having been made by the
Department Of Elections of that city, as
required by law. The governors ap-
poIntments for the lower districts are as
follows:
Eleventh Representative District
First Election DlstTict-Regisirar, John
Stack, K, Iron Hill, Md; assistant regis
trars, joseph b. O'Rourke, D., Newark,
Del; Samuel Lomax, d., Iron Hill, Md.
slternate registrar, Edward o. Walton,
r., Iron Hall, Md.
Second-kegistrar, Solomon E. Poole,
R., Porters; assistant registrars, Joseph +.
Laws, Jr., K POrlers; William Huggin,
D., Glasgow, Del: alternate registrar,
Harry {. + lson, k, Summit Bridge.
Twelfth Representative District
First Election DisLrlct-ReglstIar, ES-
ward Neei, K, Deiaware CITY; assistant
registrars, Charles S. WiDgate, r., Will
liam Moore, D., Delaware City alternate
registrar, Joseph N, Reeves, r., Delaware
City.
Second-Registrar, Edward Lester, Jr.,
R., St. Georges; assistant registrars, John
Gam, d., Clayton; Nj. Riley, b., st.
Georges; alternate registrar, John b. Nell
son, r., st. Georges.
Thirteenth Representative District
First Election DIstricI-Registrar, Jos.
H. Enos, R., Odessa; assistant registrars,
Henry Heller, D., Leonard u. Vande-
grift, d. Odessa; alternate registrar,
Howard A. Pool, MeDOnOugh, Del.
Seeond-ReglstTar, William McMullin,
Jr., R., Port Penn; assistant registrars, S,
Hampton Eaton, k, William Fisher, D.,
Port Penn; alternate registrar, Joseph
Denney, R., Port Penn.
Fhird-Regislrar, Joshua q. Grassland,
R., MiddletowD; assistant registrars,
Horatio W. Pharo, Jr., r., Richard L,
Price, D., Middletown; alternate registrar,
John G. Aston, R., MIddletown.
Fourth-Registrar, Harry d. Howell,
R., MlddletOWn; assistant registrars,
James NJ. Warren, D. Mt. Pleasant,
Michael Keegan, D., MiddIetown; alttl-
nate registrar, John J. JoIls, R., Middle
town.
Fourteenth representative District
First Election District-Registrar Jos.
c. Hutchison, r., Townsend; alternate
rrgistrar, John Townsend, D., Walter
Gill, d., Townsend; alternate registrar,
William c. Money, h.. Townsend.
SecondI-Registr Robert G. Boards.
lev, r, TOWNSEND; assistant registrars,
John McCarter, R Townsend; William
B. Unruh, D., Middletown; alternate
registrar, John d. Carter, r., Townsend.
Fifteenth representative District
First Election District - Registrar,
George H. Bradley, R., Townsend; assis-
tant registrars, Harry G. Biendt, D.,
Smyrna; John Wright, d Smyrna; alter
nate registrar, Harry S. Woodkeeper, R.,
Taylor's Bridge.
Second-Rpgisarar, William H. Femme
more, r, Blackbird: assistant registrars,
Charles Beth, r., Jo-eph Hazel, D.,
Clayton; alternate registrar, John Beth,
R., Black bird.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Death Of Mrs. MT. Cochran

Mrs. Mary Tumlin Cochran, widow Of
the late ex Governor John P. Cochran,
died at /. 45 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
after several months illness. at her home
on West Main street. Mrs. Cochran was
in the SD year Of her age. She was the
daughter of James and Mary c. Tumlin,
and was born November Sd, 1880 near st.
Feorges. She was married January 9th,
1858, being the second wife of ex-GoyeT-
nor Cochran. She leaves no children, but
one devoted sister, Miss Caroline Tumlin,
who made her home here; two nephews,
George Tumlin, who lives at Clayton, and
Frank Tumlin, who lives at Pennington.
She also leaves a sistel-n-law, resident
of Pennington to mourn her death. She
was most amiable lady and her death
has caused much sorrow to her many
friends. Funeral services were held al
her late residence, Friday afternoon, at
three o'clock, and interment was made in
Forest cemeteary.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
BLACKBIRD

Miss Ida Carey, of Townsend, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Charles w. Jones.
Mrs. David M Staats, Mrs. William
Anderson aud daughter Frances, spent
Monday in Middletown.
Miss BeuIah Buckson, of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. James A. BucksOn.
Mrs. Edgar Slaughter and sister, Miss
Viola FAIRIES, spent Sunday with their
sister, Mrs. Ollie Pryor, in Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fortner and chill.
dren, spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs.
Harley Locey and family in Clayton.
Our Epworth League services will be
lead Sunday evening by Miss Ethel Tay-
lor. The Topic;-The "Permanence Of
Truth"
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lee, OF Townsend,
spent Sunday with her brother, Mr..
Joseph Hutchison and wife, near Walkers
school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey FARRELL enter
tanned Wednesday her sister, Mrs: ].
Harry Gibbons and children, of near
Townsend, and grandmother Mrs. Sarah
E. farrell, of Smyrna.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Daniels, of Town
send, entertained her sister, Mrs. William
L. Reynolds, Sr, granddaughter, Ruth,
and nephew, Edward Bratton, of near
Blsckbird, Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
CECILTON

Miss MolIie Mccoy has been visiting
friends in Elkton.
Mr.. W. H. Anderson was a Baltimore
visitor this week.
Miss Moore, of North East, is the guest
of Miss Arrie Mccoy.
Mr.. John McIntire, of Middletown,
was in town on Sunday.
Rev. aud Mrs. G. L. Hardesty are spend
ing this week in Baltimore.
Miss Lille Ferguson was the guest OF
friends in Elkton recently.
Miss Mary Blackway was the guest OF
Miss Martha Baily on Sunday.
Miss Banchetield, of Betterton, was the
guest of Miss Georgia Wslsmley.
Misses HiIda aud Agnes Ostrom are
visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Harry Allbritine, of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Gertrude Hoover.
Miss Margaretta Black is the guest of
Mics Edna NJ. Smith in Harrington.
Mrs. w. Garry and son, of near KeE-
nedyville, visited her father, Mr.. james
Smith.
Mrs. ]. R. Smith and children spent
Sunday with Mrs. Albert Smith, near
EaFleville.
Mrs. E. NJ. Davis and children, of near
Colt, visited i:er mother Mrs. Emma
Price one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Boulden spent Sun
day with their son, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Boulden, of near Eqrleville.
Messrs. G. G. Morgan, A. ]. Watts, W.
H. Brown, Jr. ana Preston Price were
Philadelphia visitors last week.
Mrs. Thomas Peirce and Mrs. George
Beaston were the guests Of Mrs. Byron
Bouchelle in Chesapeake City recently.
The annual treat for the Episcopal Sun-
day School came off last Thursday after
noon at the parish building with ice
cream aud cake. A good time was spent
by all present.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
SENATOR HIGGINS DEATH


| Anthony Higgins, former United States
Senator from Delaware, one Of the oldest
and most prominent lawyers of the State
and a lifelong Republican. died at the
home Uf his brother, Thomas Higgins,
No. 27 Washington Square, New York
City, Wednesday morning. His death
came suddenly, although he had been
feeling unwell for come tine. He had
suffered with an affection Of the heart and
some other complications, but this condi-
tion had not been regarded as alarming.
He had been away from Wilmington for
several weeks, but called at his Office oc-
casinnally. He visited his brother, John
C. Higgins in Delaware City on Saturday
and also stopped at his home in Whining
ton, No. 1II9 Market street, before return-
ing to New York City.
Word OF his death Wasreceived in Will
mlngton during Wednesday morning and
caused deep regret among those who knew
him. He was II years old and had been
practicing law since 1854, being the fifth
oldest member of the bar of the State in
years of practice.
Mr.. Higgins was born in Red Lion
Hundred near St. Georges, New Castle
county, on October 1, I840. He was the
son of Anthony M. Higgins and Sarah
Corbit Higgins. He graduated from Yale
College in 1851, and soon afterwards be-
gan the study Of law with William G.
Spruance at New Castle. After a course
at Harvard Law School, he was admitted
to the bar in 1865. Yale conferred upon
him the degree of Ii. D. in 1891. He
opened an Office in Wilmington in cob
junction with the late Edward G. Brad
ford. Soon after his admission, he was
appointed Deputy attorney General un-
der Attorney General Jacob Moore, and
served in that capacity for two years. In
1870 the firm of Bradford and Higgins
was dissolved.
In 1859 be was appointed by President
Grant as United States Attorney for the
District of Delaware, which Office he held
until June, 1876. Mr.. Higgins from his
admission to the bar took lively interest
in politics.
In 1884 he was the Republican candi'
date for Congress and five years later
when the Republican party for the first
time obtained majority in the General
Assembly of the State. he was elected 6
member Of the United States Senate. He
served in the Senate until 1891. He waE
an honored member OF the Delaware His
torical Society, member of its advisory
board and was one of the Delaware Sons
of the Cincinnati, of the Society of Colon
iaI Wars and a member of the Union
League of Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence, II9 Market street Wilmington
Saturday, at II.30 o'clock A. NJ, inter
ment will be made at st. Georges GENE
terry about 8. 80 that afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
ODESSA

Master Kenneth Rhodes is in Whining
! ton this week.
Mra. Harold Morris and sons are Chester
visitors this week.
Mr.. Levin james was a Wilmington
visitor this week.
Mrs. ]. w. Mccoy visited friends in
Wilmington on Saturday.
Mrs. Emily McClelIen is the guest Of
Chester relatives this week.
Miss Edna Ewell is the guest OF friends
in North Easi, Md, this week.
Mr.. Richard Rhodes, of Wilmington,
was a Sunday visitor with his parents
here.
Mr.. Joseph Armstrong, of Conneaut,
Pa, is the guest of his parents here this
week.
Mr.. Edwsrd Rhein, of Philadelphia.
spent Saturday and Sunday with his PAL
ents here.
Misses Pearl Harris and Elsie McC Closkey
spent last week with Miss Lulu Boyer
near Townsend.
Miss Ethel Ward, of Chester, Pa, is
spending a few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ward.
Miss Minnie Armstrong, of West Chester
State Normal School is spending some
time at her home here.
The St. PauIs NJ. E. Sunday School on
Sunday last was pleased with visit from
Rev. Budd, of Dover, and Rev. J. A. Al
tere, of MiddletoWD.
Miss Jeanette Watkins, of Syracuse,
N. Y, is spending the summer vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W..
Watkins.
The Appoquinimink Tribe, No. "a, 1.
0. R. M, were presented with hand
some graphophone, with complete outfit,
by Mr.. Walter Stats, of Camden, N. j.
Mrs. Oakley Vinyard and daughter,
Helen, who have been spending some
time with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Long, left Oh Saturday last for New Lon
don, Conn.
On Friday evening the Drawers Pres
byterian congregation was addressed by
Miss Edna Ewell, Sunday School SeCre-
tary and Superintendent of teachers
training work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius 6. Cleaver and
family, of near town entertained Oh SUM
day last, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde L. Gross,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde L. Gross. Jr., Mr..
William Robinson and Miss Catherine
Gross, of Philadelphia, Misses Emma
Bdgsll and Reba Marion, of Wilmington,
Mrs. Thomas H. Taylor and sons, Clyde
and William and Miss Maude Taylor, ol
Middletowu, Misses Anna and Mildred
George and Gilbert George of McDonough,
Mrs. John Diehl and daughter, Elizabeth
of near town and Samuel Green, Of Della
ware City.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Thrown From MOTORCYCLE

On Wednesday afte rnooD, Mr.. John
H-ldmler was riding his motorcycle up
the lane leading to the house on the
TIuax farm, when he struck small iron
wire that had been stretched across the
road, and Was badly lscerated on both
arms and throwa headforemost from his
machine to the ground, striking upon his
head, being knocked senseIess for a time.
Only the fortunate circumstance that he
had shut off the power and was going at a
moderate speed, saved him from being
killed. We hope Mr.. Heldmyer will not
suffer any permanent i'll results from his
several mishap.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Another Piano Tribute

The new Contest piAnoihas had a new
tribute to it's fine quality and action from
one of our latest subscribers, who drOpt
in one evening in passing, and played
"Annie Laurie" with variations with the
touch and skill that betrayed the mistress
handl Though this lady is possibly net
now so often as "in the days Of O. auld
lang syne," addicted to music, yet she
has not loet the art to II axe the piano
discourse most excellent music" We
welcome all such visitors. The pianos
action is improving like wine with age,
so players assert.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
WARWICK

Miss Bessie GunkeI was a Smyrna Wis
itoT this week.
Mr.. A. B Price was a Philadelphia
visitor on Monday.
Mrs. John Garner entertained Mrs. T.
P. Devine one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos H. Merritt and
daughter, Ethel, spent Sunday in Phila-
delphia.
Mrp. Amos Wilson has returned from
an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs.
R. ID. Aiken.
Miss Blanche Wright is spending the
week end in MiddletOwn guest OF Mrs.
Alex COmegys.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Merritt and daueh-
ter, Mamie, have returned from a pleas
ant visit TO relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Annie Carey, Mrs. Isaac Gibbs and
Mrs. g. Lindsey Cochran we're enter
tained at the home of DR.. Galen R. Wright
and sister Miss Blanche Wright this week.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
BOUGHT Ont M. Dektor's Shon

Mr.. Jacob AppIefeId who has for year
or two been working as foreman for Mr..
M. Decktor in his shoemaking and re-
pairing shop on North Broad street, near
Jones Meat Shop, has bought the entire
stock, tools etc. of Mr.. Dektor, and viii
hereafter, together with his brother, make
and repair shoes at the same place.
Mr.. Appleield is an industrious, sober,
skilful workman, and intends to keep a
frst-class place, where any lady or gentle
man can have work promptly and care-
fully done at any time.
He intends to get wife soon and start
housekeeping here, He is a deserving
young man, and in his ad. elsewhere in
this paper, invites the public to give him
a share of its patronage.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Horse Iniures a Young Man

Last Monday, while holding a lady's
horse frightened by passing automobile,
Mr.. Harry Truitt hal his foot severely
mashed by the horse jumping upon it,
making painfnl injury. DR.. E. G. Clark
dressed the wound, which will probably
have no serious results. 1t is matter for
regret the young mans gallantry should
haqspnluckily brought him such a left
handed reward.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Early DahIias

Mr.. Charles Stewart is heading the t1oT-
al procession sure-at least the dahlia de-
partment Of Tin the wav of early blooms
of that flower. He brought two Ia ge, gar
net dahlias into THE TRANSCRIPT sanctum
on Saturday the 22d.
We know a lady WHO also has dahlias
in bloom, though a trifle later than Mr..
Stewart.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Georgia Peaches

Mr.. A. T. Bradley a former resident
and business man Of Middletown, called
ut The TRANSCRIPT Office last Saturday
aud left rs two fine peaches which he
brought us from Fort Valley, Georgia
Mr. Bradley Fas inst returned from
Georgia where they have only one-third
Of u crop Of peaches. Mr.. Bradley has also
been over this Peninsula, and finds a
large crop of the early varieties in lower
ID Iansra bnt very few ofthe late varieties
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Attended the Convention

Those who attended the National DEM
ocratic Convention at Baltimore from
MiddletoWn are Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar g..
Goodhand, Miss Goodhand, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. B. Foard, Mr.. and Mrs. George H.
johnson, Messrs. Jefferson B. FOard, DR..
Dorsey W. Lewis, William A. Comegys
and aon, Joseph P. Comegys, and Willard
B. Biggs.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Cut His Arm

While killing lamb at the slaughter
house of Mr.. George Echenhofer last
Friday afternoon, Mr.. George N. Dickin-
son tTad one Of bis arms badly acerated.
Mr. Dickinson supposed the lamb was
dead. but it suddenly made a last
struggle and 10 doing 81, kicked the
large. knife which Mr.. Dickinson was
holding in one hand. The sharp blade
penetrated the flashy part of his arm, and
the physician found it necessary to take
seven stitches TO close the wound.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
A Double 4tb Of July

Our town will celebrate its 4th IN
doulle fashion this year! In honor OF
ths Great Day, aid to give their patrons
a new reason to remember il, FOgel q
Burstsn are making ten day Bargain
Reduction Sale of all Summer Gaods!
For full particulars read their ad. in this
issue.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Lodge Officer. Elected

At q regular meeting of Damon Lodge,
No. II, K. of P, on Wednesday evening
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:-C. G. Robert Doug las
v. c., Herman Kumpel: NJ. of w., s. E.
Lewis; Prelate, R. S. Redgrave; M. Of A
George N. Dickinson; I. g., W. B. Katesi
o. G., George E. PiHder; Trustee, J. E.
CHM; Grand Rep, A. /. Holiday.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Rethesda Church Note,

Rev. E. B. Sunfeld, of Wilmington
City Mission, will preach Sunday, June
3Oth, morning ard evening, at the usual
hour.
Sunday School at $50 in the morning
Brotherhood meeting at 80 P. NJ.
George F. Wilson, leader. Wednesday
evening prayer meeting at7.45.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
The following is the standing of the con-
testants at second count:

when the contestant having the largest
number of votes will be awarded the hand
some Obermeyer piano, which came on
Tuesday and is now on exhibition at The
TRANSCRIPT Office, where we will be glad
to have our contestants call and make an
inspection. The successful contestant will
have an instrument that she may we'll
feel proud of, as several expert piano
players have pronounced fine one.
Every Que of the contestants will make
an extra effort after looking the piano
over, and the final count will see great
increases alt along the line.
The contestants should remember that
the following bonuses and regulations will
hold good until the close of the contest:
For every seven new subscribers 10000
extra votes will be given, II aking total of
IA 200 votes.
For every Z renewals, 5000 extra votes
making total of II 800 votes.
For every seven back subscriptions col
lected, 5000 extra votes, making a totsl
of $500 votes.
For every forty merchants coupons
brought to this Office and counted by the
publisher or his assistants, bonus of 500
extra votes, making total of /, 800 Votes.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Summer Clothes

Suits in Serges, Cheviots,
Tropical Worsteds and Mo-
hairs, at $6 To $50, for Men
and Young Men. Odd Trous-
ers in Serges, Cassim eres,
White Duck, Flannels and
Khaki, at 81 to S6, in every
size up to so waist.
Thin Coats, Serges, Mo.
hairs, Alapaccas and Thin
Office Coats Soc to So. New
fresh stock in latest and best
styles.
Straw Hats
81 to IS, every one new,
New Shapes, new Straws and
r. new fancy Bands. Panamas,
S. to 80. The proper
shapes and reliable kind.
Thin Underwear
25c to $3.50 a garment. Union
Suits, SOC to $3.50. Balbrig-
gan, Lisle, Nainsook and
Aertex. Full line B. V. D.
and Lislesook special brands.
Low Shoes
Our special makes at $3.50
to 81. Coyden's at S. and
$3.50. Nothing better made
for Men and Young Men.
ggest YRuyyy,y,r Shoes
.cause MIIINN Clothing
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
Biggest ,ruvvv,v,u Shoes
Because WUIIINS Clothing
Best IA O"HAAA ~ Hats
Contestants are HustIing
The Final Count Will Take Place July 28th
When the Piano Will be Awarded

These coupons may be collected from
any and all merchants who are in the
contest.
r The following was the standing of the
contestants at first count:
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-29
lie Middle Ifanscrip
Mails Close as Foilows.

Going Nortb-7.zs 3. m. iO-eSs a.m.. 4.Osip pm.
D. m. and p. m.
Going south-s.OO am. 4.l5 p. m. and pm
For Odessa-7.5O u. Gl,s eSb = M, t.dt O. n','
= For = warwick. va Cecilton and EArlvIIle $40 a.
m-aud 4. A D. m.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-04-11

which they nov enjoy. II would inevitably
lead t. immense increase Of taxes In The
smaller ard less wealthy counties and enable
weslfhy corporations and individuals IN our
great ciflss ard cenfers OF wealth 20 escape
TAXATION ln a large measure for the support OF
Tie free schools Of tie state.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-04-11
Texas on Auction Block.

| say to you, a lawyer having an ex-
perience at the bar and on the bench of almost
thtrty-hve years, that there is inherent in the
Legislature of this State ample and adequate
power to protect the peoples interests against
a combination Of brewers. diStillers and saloon
KEEPERS, from putting Texas on the auction
block and buying ii with tn cir miserable money.
And say to you further that if / am elected
Governor Of this State that there WILL BE
law passed and / say to you that the courts
will hold it constitutional, denying to the liquor
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-04-11

These things ought not to be in a civilized
country, at least until the State h ad exh austed
every effort which the WlSest statesmanship
and the wisest thought could devise. The pub
lie, the State, society is interested in the
matters, and If ] am elected Governor of this
state Will recommend to the Legislature and,
III possible, secure the enactment of a law pro-
Nulng Tor the Institution Of fair and efficient
Board OF Cancellation and Arbitration, one that
Will have some authority I'm law TO intervene
at least 10 secure information seeking to honor
ably adjust matters between the Contendng
parties and arresting the attention OF and offer
ing all that wise and patriotic board might
lawfully do to bring peace and settlement
/ have been Interested Tor many years in
legislation and all social improvement which
Will affect and aid the great laboring masses
OF our state. As far back 1896. as a member
OF tie committee on Platform and Resolutions
al the Fort Worth Convention. ] offered and
had adopted as plank in the Democratic plat
form provision faVoring the ameioration and
practical abolition Of what had been known as
lne -LeILoM eerNants doctrine. In this STATE
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-04-11

I know that there ls a natural reluctance on
fhe farf ~ many Of the ablcst and most learned
farrufHrH - the profession of law TO embark
O. nnF movement looking to change In our
fre.suf system. I know. too. that jealous and
fafri0fie men. mindful % and suffering under
ffrasrt crHl lions. would. n permitted. in their
raj Tor reform. En 10 great and dangerous
ien Eth - I stand between these extremes. I
Huuld give such reforms and would secure
furh reform a. world better and improve our
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-11

the ferocious lion that they do their
'heroing. One day some weeks ago
sit with Marsans and with Almeida
and with many good people of that
dear Havana, both donnas and hidal-
COS in cafe. And presently we hear
something go pluppity-plup, plupp;ty-
plup on the pavement. Then in comes
a most monstrous lion, such lion as
Senior Teddy even have never encoun-
tered.
. And the lion, which is the pet of the
SON Of the mayor of Havana, he come
in pluppity-plup, and with him come
his owner, the son Of the mayor, with
the hangover jag, 81, ST. He have
taken the lion from the cage in the
court yard of the palace, and he take
him right to the big cafe. Then all
the senoritas they give the loud shrek,
and the lovely Donna Ysobel Santa
Bonita she say: is there not a brave.
man that will defy the lion? For the
lion, which weigh 400 pound and is YER.
playful, have got his paws on her new
skirt and he give one jerk, so, and
the skirt come off in the little rib
bons which make the senorita much
peevish so natural.
And Marsans he rise, and he say, in
YER small, squeaky voice, Please, good
Senior Lion, go 'way!' And Almeida
he rise. and he say, I would defy
the lion, but 1 am already much late
Tor the engagement down the street,
And me. Pope Conte-ah, 81, 81, I re-
member that it would grieve my fam.
lily much if their son should be de-
voured by ferocious lion. So I got
out through the window And then
the police come in and grab the son
Of the mayor of Havana, and the lion
he go out, pluppity -plup, pluppity-plup
with the skirt of the lovely senorita
on his ear like a shawl. 1t is we'll to
be hero, but let Senior George do
the heroing!''