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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement OF the Condition of the
BANK OF CROSS HILL,
Located at Cross Hill, s. C., at the
Close Of Business June 14th, 1912.

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts :. ..S16s,9 ,932.SS
Oyerdrafts =. .. :. lOl.16
Furniture and Fixtures 1900. 90
Banking House =. =. =. l.25O.21
Due from Banks and Bank
ers . =. :. :. 15,72s14
Currency :. :. :. :. :. 10000
Golo =. $500
Silver and other Coin 1855
Checks and Cash Items 2l.45
Total :. :. :. :. =. ..slSS.241.7s
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In ..S $4,000. 90
Surplus Fund =. 100000
Undivided Profits. less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. =. :. :. :. :. 1o,s13.ls
Divid> nds Unpaid :. =. >. 1900
Individual Deposits subject
to Check :. :. :. :. :. 2s,7ss.2t
Time Certificates Of Deposit 40,770.77
Cashiers Checks :. :. 1855
Bills Payable, including Ger
tifcates for Money Bor-
rowed :. :. :. :. :. :. $4,000. 90
Total =, :. :. :. :. ..slss,241.7s
State of South Carolina,
County Of Laurens. IS.
Before me came e B. Rasor, Cash
Ter OF the above named bank, who. be-
Ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement Is a true con-
dition of said bank. as shown by the
books OF said bank.
f. B. RAsoR.
sworn TO and subsc ribed before me
this 22nd day OF June. 1912.
]. E. Leaman,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: w. c. Rasor, ]. H.
Miller. A. NJ. Hill. Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY.
List OF Jurymen for July Term OF
Common Pleas Court.


At the meeting OF the Jury Com
missioners, the following gentlemen
were drawn for the July term of the
Court OF Common Pleas. This ses-
sion will be presided over by Judge
Frank Gary and viii convene the
second Monday in July.
w. L. Hudson. Youngs.
]: H. Pitts, Jacks.
w C Mitchell, Hunter.
George W. Clardy, Scufictown.
T H. Hill, Cross Hill.
" L. Coker Youngs.
NJ. f. Mcdaniel, Jr., Waterloo.
j. J. Young, Hunter.
J. L. Hellams, Sullivan.
a. j. Taylor, Laurens
j. H. Ball, Dials.
W. f. Meng Laurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26

competent engineer, that we were
raising enough money to pave the
walks OF the entire town, but my own
with other sections. have not been
touched while Main street has been
paved its entire length on both sides
l only want fair play and call on
citizens who have like Complaint to
join me in an effort to get Justice.
Thanking you for this indulgence,
Yours very truly,
j. w. Paine.
june "a, 1912
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Late Announcements.
Por County ComwIsalapey.

For County C0mmIssioneg,
hereby announce myself a can
aidate for county commissioner of
Laurens county. subject TO the rules
OF tie democratic primary.
Respectfully,
i. d. CURRY,
Gray Court 8. c.
| hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for the legislature OF South
carolina, from Laurens county. sub
1ect to the primary election,
z. r. AYCOCK.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26

Let us show you the best and
cheapest line of Retriserators in the
city " '"o
s. NJ. & f. H. wilkes q Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Due from Banks and Bank


Total =. =. =. E. ..$222.174.3
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In g 100000
Surplus Fund :. =. :. 100000
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. :. :. :. s.3Ss.14
Due to Banks and Bankers 8.773.41
Individual Deposits subject
to Checks :. . >. :. =. 42,766.3l
Savings Deposits . :. :. 27,995.O4
Time Certificates OF Deposit 28,226.46
Certified Checks E. :. :. $500
Bills Payable, including Ger
tiflcates for Money Bor-
rowed :. :. :. =. =. 100000
Aol6 ..SZzz,lI4.oo
State OF South Carolina,
County OF Laurens SO.
Before me came s. ]. Craig, Caeh-
Ter OF the above named bank, who,
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition Of said bank. as shown by the
books OF said bank.
8. ]. CRAIG.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 25th day OF June. 1912.
John F. Bolt,
c. G. G. p.
Laurens County.
Correct Attest: John w. Ferguson,
NJ. j. Owings, ]. j. Pluss, Directors
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement of the Condition of the
BANK OF GRAY COURT,
Located at Gray Court, S. c., at the
Close OF Business June IA, 1912.

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts =. ..$ S1,275.24
Overdrafts 1,T2016
Furniture and Fixtures E. l,664.63
Banking House e. =. e. $4,000
Due from Banks and Bank
ers =. e.. =. :. =. 3,SO6.O1
currency 3. 375.00
silver and other Coin 9S.7S
LIABILITIEs:
Capital Stock Paid In IS 25,0O0. 90
Surplus Fund ... =. .. 5000. 90
Undivided Profits less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. . ;. 4,l3a.46
Dividends Unpaid =. :. $50
Individual Deposits subject
to Check 27.8o4.s1
Savings Deposits .. 1924
Time Certificates of Deposit l2,671.6O
Cashiers Checks :. 1911
Bills Payable. including Ger
tifcates for Money Bor-
rowed =. e. 12,5OO.oo
Total e.. .. :. g ao,ss9 50
State of South Carolina,
County of Laurens. SIS.
Before me came l.. r. Brooks. Cash
Ter Of the above named bank, who. be-
ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con
dltion OF said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank
L. r. BROOKS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this goth day Of June 1912.
L. c. Dorroh.
Notary Public
Correct Attest: r. l.. Gray. G.. F.
Dorroh, ]. W. Beason, Directors.
Statement of the Condition of the
PALMETTO BANK,
Located at Laurens, s. c., mt the Close
Of Business June IL, 1912.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts :. ..Sl89, ,066. .2S
OVerdra1ts ISS IL
Furniture and Fixtures .. 1862
Banking House .. E. =. :. 1900 60
Other Real Estate owned. 2,500.00
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26

TIE Advertiser win be glad 70
receive the local news Of all the
es1munities In the county. Ger.
respondents are requested 10
Sign their name TO tho eoHtxa-
buaeRs Letters should net be
nailed later than Monday moFn.
Ing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement OF the Condition of the
PEOPLES LOAN AND EXCHANGE
BANK,
Located at Laurens, s. C., at the Close
OF Business June II, 1912.

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts :. ..$376.439.6l
OVerdrafts :. :. 1854
Bonds and Stocks owned by
the Bank :. :. .. =. :. $1,000. 90
Furniture and Fixtures =. 2.5OO.oO
Banking House =. :. :. :. 10000. 90
Due from Banks and Bank
ers >. =. :, =. =. :. :. 12.S32.Os
currency :. :. 100000
silver and other Coin Soils
Checks and Cash Items E. 69.74
!. LiABILlTIEs:
Capital Stock Paid In 300 900. 90
Surplus Fund E. =. =. 25,00O.00
Undivided Profits, less Cur
Z rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. :. :. :. s2.s25.47
Due to Banks and Bankers 1,577.72
Dividends Unpaid =. . =. 500
Individual Deposits subject
10 Check =. 131 ,l20.3S
Time Certificates of Deposit 9O354.l2
Cashiers Checks :. e.. l,S56.19
Bills Payable. including Ger
tifcates for Money Bor-
Reserve Fund Carried on
:. General Individual or Saw
4 ings Ledger e.. E., =. -. 1.397.56
Total =. s449,s39.44
State OF South Carolina,
County of Laurens SIS.
Before me came c. W. Tune, Cash
ier Of the above named bank. who. be-
ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con-
dition OF said bank, as shown by the
books OF said bank.
c. W. TUNE.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me
this 22nd day of June 1912.
W. r. McCucn,
Notary Public
Correct Attest: ]. w Todd, W. A.
Watts, Fl. B. Kennedy, Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement Of the Condition Of the
BANK OF aOUNTVILLB,
Located at MountVille, S, C, at the
Close OF Business June IA, 1919.

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts IS 27.235.36
ONerdrats . :. 1891
Furniture and Fixtures :. 1,529.Os
banking House :. ;. 2,040.35
Other Real Estate owned. 10000
Due from Banks and Bank
ers :. :. E. .. =. 1,ss6.77
currency >. :. :. $4,000
silver and other Coin :. >. 1920
Total :. ..S 33,511.l7
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In .$ 20.25O. 90
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid -. >. :. :. 1886
Individual Deposits subject
to Check :. :. :. =. e.. 4,s1s.o7
Savings Deposits :. :. >. 10000
Time Certificates of Deposit l,s6S.91
Cashiers Checks 2so.23
Bills Payable, including Ger
tificates for Money Bor-
rowed .. :. :. 100000
State Of South Carolina, -
County of Laurens. IS.
Before me came c. NJ. Fuller. Cash
Ter OF the above named bank, who, be-
ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con-
dition Of said bank. as shown by the
books of said bank.
c. NJ. FULLER.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me
this 2lst day OF June, 1912.
W. f. Crisp,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest; J. NJ Simmons. B.
K. Fuller, NJ. B. Crisp, Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26
Statement Of the Condition Of the
BANK OF WATERLOO,


BANK OF WATERLOO,
Located ut Waterloo, s. c, at the
Close Of Business, June 18th, 1912.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts :. .,$ S5,s65.s1
OferoraItS 49,. 36S.S1
Furniture and Fixtures =. 1:229l5
Banking House :. :. :. 2,4l2.67
Due from Banks and Bank
ers =. :. =. >. :. :. =. 3,s1sl5
currency :. AL 90
Silver and other Coin :. :. 27S.2e
Total :. =. ..$ 74,415.os
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In IS $4,000 90
Surplus Fund E. :. :. 1000 90
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid :. 3.os517
Due to Banks and Bankers 5e5.27
Individual Deposits subject
to Check E. :. :. =. :. 14,1S5.s6
Savings Deposits :. =. :. 3.431.15
Time Certificates OF Deposit l.0245S
cashiers Checks :. S3.25
Bills Payable. including Ger
uhcates for Money Bor-
rowed :. :, :. 25.0oooo
State Of South Carolina,
County Of Laurens. ss.
Before me came ]. c. Smith, Cash
Ter Of the above named bank. who. be-
ing duly sworn. says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true
condition OF said bank, as shown by
the books Of said bank.
]. C. SMITH.
Sworn TO and subscribed before NE
this 2lst day OF June. 1912
j. j. Adams.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: o. B. Simmons. j..
c. Smith, w. c. Wharton, Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-26

Located at Waterloo, s. c. at the
Close Of Business, June 18th, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
ToAsT1NG AT-5oo DEGREES.

IL
 A total of two. hours and forty-five minutes of cooking; and baking by three distinct processes in heat vary ing from 25o to 500 degrees Fahren- heit-made from the finest whole tained and accentuated in foodssvalue by the process.
 This sums up the. chief points, in the manufacture of Ke1loggfs Toasted Wheat Biscuit at the great factory in Battle Greek, Mich. 4 ~s.s0r7
 A4 The whole wheat is first granuIat ted after having been thoroughly eleansed with special machinery made for the use of the Kellogg factory. The wheat is then mixed with the in imitable. Kellogg flavor. Wheat is a a hard grain and Kellogg has the only satisfactory m etlfod of fIavoriflg whole wheat through and through 2
 The dough is spread on large pans and put into steam ovens, where it remains for one hour and quarter in 9 temperature of 25o degrees. Next the product is afr=cooled and shred dcd, going directly into biscuit pa rlS These are autolna ticaily scarried into ovens three5 stories high and heated at 500 degrees for thirty minutes. From these the biscuits come baked and toasted to a turn. Not satisfied with this. the biscuit makers then remove the biscuit from the forms and place them sfon neat racks which are put for one hour into ovens heat ed to 300 degrees by a dry heat pro cess, whence the Disc uits go to tl1e packing department. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
INFANT MALE
 CHILD ABANDONED


 The assistance of the Bridgeport po- lice has been asked inssthe locating of a couple. believed by the Fort Chester authorities to have been responsible for the abandonment in a. hotel there of one month old male child.
 The couple who on Sept 12,s appear ed in Port Chester are evidently resi- dents of this vicinity papers bear ing the marks ofa6"J.s We1lnnan,z Mil linery.s Store, Torrington,s Conn.''= were found with the infant. and subsequent Investigation by the Terrington and Waterbury authorities disclosed the fact that the couple were. seen in both places and through a trolley con. ductor. have been traced to the Bridge port depot where the present clues terminate. t ss A description of the infant abandop- is in possession of the detective bureau here and search is being made for well appearing Italian woman about 25e years old, dressed in dark clothing, without a hat with a mark about the size of ten cent piece up on the forehead Tf,e man is said to be about 29 years old. of fathe same na- tion5>iity. small, mIletache, habited in a Iigkr>>>1ored suit and brown soft hat. Both are about 5 feet 5 inches in height.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
FAMOUS SINGERS
 HEARD IN MUSICALE.

Miss Sylvia MarceIlo the sta tuesque and beautiful dramatic soprano of New York was a week end guest of pr. and | Mrs E- F. Bowers, Fair View Beach, Milford
 Sunday evening, a number of out of town friends, among them were MT. and Mrs. Lynn w. Wilson of Bridge portland the music loving coterie from among the cottagers. were invft- ed in to hear her and Signor Emberto Sorrentino-the "Mordkin of opera in recital.
 Miss Marcello, who is a thorough musician, played her own and her brother artists accomplishments with brilliancy and rare sympathy. Her voice, of wondrous beauty, thrilled and swayed her hearers in the divine passion of theV Liebesto odt' = from Isolde; the glorious abandon of Tosca the utter despair of Bohenne. Like some daughter of the old Morse Gods-sonne magnificent Valkyrie, re- incarnated in modern setting, Mime. Marcello gave herself in ecstacy to idolatrous worship at the altar. of that Heavenly Maid-the Goddess of Music. Signor Sorrentino was in splendid voice, and sang arias from Mignon. Dom Pasqua1e, and other French and Italian operas with his accustomed yerye and wonderful bel canto. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature was the duets: whole scenes from
 Faust, CavaIleria Rustican or Aida given with that splendid and inspir- ing who1e-heartedness which charac-
 terizes the true musician. It was a
 feast-a generous tribute to Apoliyon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
GENERAL SICKLES
 ASKED WIFE TO
 SAVE WAR RELICS

New York. Sept. 1S-The direct charge that his father, General Daniel E. Sickies, asked his mother. from whom he had been separated for years, to pawn his jewels to save his collection of war relics, and that the General then refused to see her or con sider a reconciliation, was made, to- day, by Stanton Sickles, son of the veteran. The sacrifice his mother made, Stanton Sicklee said, was be- cause she hoped to effect a reconcili- ation so that she might remain with her husband until one or the other dieda but the General positively spurn- ed heyAs Advances. In this connection young Sickles said that the only chance of reconciliation now rested with the General and gave out the follow ing as an authorized interview with his mother:
 .It is not true that the separation between myself and the General is in1passa ble. At this moment, certain conditions being granted, I am ready to step once more into the home as Mrs. Sickles. But his housekeeper must go fret. The proposal must come first from my husband and it must be formally made. Eight years more and the General will have reached the, cen- eury mark and who but I should care for him ?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
Notice

For forty-six years Nezshayes been location. Corner of Nis5n 4s1d John stseets, Bridgeport d1nn.!A and our Private Bank has been eSta bdshe0 there confinuousIy. We have received and paid out on demand without no- tice millions of dollars of money de- posted with us and we cOntanue to cheek at sight. on which we allow three per cent. per annum. creo1eu ro each account monthly. We solicit fine accounts of individuals, business men, firms and corporations. and all who want a bank account where they ran ieDosit money, checks or drafts, and leave it for one day,one week, one nnontia.or one year, and draw interest O nit for any time it Is left with us; He give to the business our careful rers0uaI Intention as the oldest firm nf private bankers i'm this state.
 T. IL. WATSON 6 co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
3OTH ANNIVERSARY OF SEASIDE COUNCIL
 ROYAL ARCANUM

Next Friday evening the Arcanun1- ties will cetebFate their tiairtieth an- niversafy. Grand Regent John S. Fisher and his entire staff and a large delegation from the many coun- cils in this state as we'll as repre- sentatives from other Jurisdictions will be present. The Dorchester ritual will be exenplif1ed upon class of candidates. Orator Muncie has ar ranged a most fitting program Re- treatments will be served and a, most enjoyable evening is anticipated All members of the R. A. are most cor dially invited to join in the festivi- ties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
REV. J. R. BROWNS
 LECTURE TONIGHT

This evening at 7:45 the Rev. John Richard Brown of the First Baptist church will deliver 3 lecture on John BunEans eeuntEE i1lustrated with stereopticon. The lecture will de- scribe the country and customs in the times of the writing of Pilgrim s Progress Many of the slides shown came from England and are of in- Progress this. lecture will be particu- larly interesting. Come and bring your friends. The lecture is open to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
FRUIT SELLERS MAKE
 COMPLAINT TO COMMISSION

Washington Sept. 1S-Privilege of selling fruit in an auction room a t the Boston & Maine sta ation, Boston, forms the basis of contention in a novel complaint of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Sweeney Lynes & Company, fruit sellers, com plained that the railroad was dis criminating against them by allowing the firm of Harris -Cox-toL selI-f fruit first each day. The complainant de- mands the privilege of selling first on each alternate day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
Licenses Issued for
 Prospective Marriages

s- 2
 These marriage Iicer,ses were issued at the town clerks office yesterday Michael Fsitzhenry. aged 23. wine clerk and Loretta Monahan,i aged A both: of clerk and Marguerite L. Sch werdtle aged 21. stenographer, thsofs Bridge port: James 0 .aaV Vickss aged .52. sPors Jefferson and Ella R. Reeves. nurse of Bridgeport; James ME1 pl1y. aged 22 cook and Mabel Crawford, <ssagedf 24 both oe Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
VALUABLE BLANKET- STOLEN.

Cornplairlt was lodged at police headuuarters today asking forssthe re- covery aof a valuable. blanket belong ing tosTyreII's livery stable or Arctic hanger. iIa the barn Hast night. The police are following two clues which have been furnished and are in hopes of securing the property today ie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
James Staples & Co.
 Bankers and Brokers 1sa State Street Bridgeport, Conn.

FIRE INSURANCE = SURETY BONDS REAT, ESTATE Bought and Sold on Commission
 Loans Made on Approved
 City Real Estate
 SAFE DEPOSIT 2VAULTS-We re- cefve deposits subject to check and al- low interest on balances of $500 and over. We will act as Trustees and Administrators of Estates. P. L. HOIAER F. T. STAPLES
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
BARBER INJECTED
 BY OLD GAME

Stamford, Sept 18-Michael Nestle. an Italian barber met two strangers, yesterday. They said they had $5,00o and wanted a reliable man to hold it for them till they decided to invest it. They wanted security. Nestle gave them s225. s65 diamond pin and a $45 watch Then they parted.
 Curiosity prompted him to open the package, purporting to contain s5,0oo. It was blank paper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
sso DOG, ,oOo. .oo LOST ANNuALLYs BY
 WAGE BANNERS. 9

Dr. Sadler estimates that about Sso,o00.0 100000 in wages is lost annual res11it of colds. Lost fife m msans-loS s.s
 wages and doctoring is expensive Use FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound promptlN It will stop the cough and heal and soDth the sore and in famed air passages. For sale by al druggists. N-r- 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18

Mrs. J. N. Hill. Homer, Ga, has used FoIey's Honey and Tar Com pound for years, and says she always recommends it to her friends. tIt never fails to cure our coughs and colds and prevents croup. We have five children and always give them Fo1ey's Honey and Tar Compound for a. cold, and they are all soon we'll We would not be without it in our house. For sale by all drug gists. 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
MONTEsNEGRINs RESUME
 st FIGHTING THE TURKS

ConstantiifopIe, Sept 1s.-Turko- Montenegrin relations were again strained to. the verge of warfare, to- day The tribesmen along the from tier have resuTne ed fighting the Turks. It is charged Montenegrins are help ing them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
CIVIL SERVICE e.sExANfs.''

The annual examination for clerkf and carriers in the postal service al Bridgeport will be held on November 2 Application blanks and full par c. GorrnIey, at the Bridgeport post office and must be filed before Oc- tober I, 1912. Those eligible for the vacancies must be between the ages of 1s and 45. citizens of the United States male. foot inches in height and weigh over i25 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-18
MURDER TRIAL TO
 BEGIN NEXT WEEK

The trial ef Giuseppe Malvaso of Wilton, charged with the murder of Harry Maudlin, a Wilton farmer, is scheduled to begin next week in the criminal superior court. sss :.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-01
Notice TO THE PUBLIC!

We. the Republicans of Polk coun-
~. hereby call mass meeting to
meet Friday night. February 2. in
the city of Lakeland. at the X. o. p.
Hall. Meeting to begin at $50
o'clock.
This meeting is for the purpose
Of forming and passing resolutions.
and to elect delegates TO the State
and Congressional Convention, which
will BIZ held in the city OF Palatka,
on February 6. 1912.
Whereas. a few officers have APP
pointed themselves delegates to these
Conventions without notl.y wing the
.s....''. va. tie Republicans of Polk
county, Go truly Condemn sach meth
DDS.
Everybody is earnestly requested
to BE present at this meetinr.
EOBT. l.. APPLEWHlTE,
A. W. GORDON,
GCSSlE WASHINGTON.
l-3l-atpd
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-01

mood, the Major had remained to try
to cheer her UP.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garner were also on
the porch. discussing what further
steps they could take.
1T is all the fault Of that William
of yours" snapped one little boys
mother to the other little boys aunt.
Jimmy is the best child in the world
vSen he is by himself. but he is easily
led into mischief"
Miss Minerva's face blazed with In
Gignation.
williams fault indeed" she an
swered back. There never was a
sweeter child than William" for the
lonely woman knew the truth at last.
At the thought that her little nephew
might be hurt, long forgotten tender
ness stirred her bosom and she real
lied for the first tire how the child
Lad grown into her life.
The telegram came.
"They are all right" shouted Mr..
Garner joyously, as he quickly opened
"a read the yellow missive. they
vcnt on the excursion and Sam Lamb
is bringing them home on the accom-.
!. oGation."
As the major, short. plump. rrbi-
cand, jolly. and Miss Minerva. tall.
s.iliow, angular. solemn. were walking
10 the station to meet the train that
.ls BRINGING home the runaways. the
elderly lover knew himself to be at
last master CT the situation.
The trouble with Billy" he began,
adjusting his steps to Miss Minerals
mincing walk.
William" she corrected. family.
THE trouble with Billy" repeated
her sutton firmly. lis this You have
tried to make girl out of healthy.
high-spirited boy; you have mt given
him the toys and playthings a boy
should have: you have not even given
The child common love and affection. '
He was letting himself 90, for he knew
that she needed the lecture. and, won
cerful to tell, she was listening meek
ly. "You have steeled your heart" he
went on, against Billy and against
me. You have about as much idea how
10 manage a boy as a-as a." he
hesitated for a suitable comparison;
he wanted to say goat" but gallantry
| forbade: "as any other old maid" he
blurted out. realizing az he did SO that
a woman had rather be called goat
than an old maid any time.
The color mounted to Miss Miner.
vas face.