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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
Wash Goods

The trade has increased very fast
in the better Ginghams, This time
We are to show with our regular
25c Ginghams a line of Imported
Double-fo Ginghams of the 35c val
ne, now at 25c per yard. Some Of
these styles cannot be duplicated
later ut this price.
Egyptian Tissue is new cloth that
comes in gray and navy stripes and
plaids. the most beautiful for waists
and dresses at the price. csc, ever
in our store.
One piece each Navy and Tan Pique
Wilt for dress skirts. This is the
new fad and the price is 39c per
yard.
New lot OF new styles in Small
Figured Serpentine Crepe, These are
entirely different from last seasons
styles.
New styles in Colored Seersuckers
for children's dresses and rompers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Tenement to rent in Miles block,
February first.
Martins 1912 line of muslin under
wear at Abhotts.
Largest line Of wash goods at Abbott's
that they have ever opened.
Jesse Wiley of North Main street i
rapidly recovering from an attack Of the
grippe.
Spaulding high schools next game of
basketball will be played at the Church
street gymnasium Wednesday hight,
February 7.
Bear in mind the NJ. w. of A. dance
at Rowland hall Saturday evening Ito.
night with Riley's orchestra, soc per
couple and extra ladies Zoe.
George Fullam. a motorman for the
Barre & Montpelier Traction company,
who went to Brookfeld Thursday to at
tend the Masonic dance, is visiting with
friends there for few days.
The First Baptist church will give
reception to the new pastor, Rev. George
H. Holt, Tuesday evening, Feb 9, at s
o'clock. All who would like to meet
Mr.. Holt are cordially invited to be
present.
Tonight at the opera house will be
the last opportunity to witness the pic
lures Of the Crusaders" Some of the
most beautiful scenes ever thrown on a
moving picture sheet are to be seen in
these pictures, First performance at
7:l5. Admission, l0c.
William Calder of Maple avenue met
with a very painful accident the first
part of the week in a practice game OF
hockey at the skating rink at Goddard
seminary. While taking part in scrim-
mage. the skate of another player struck
Calder in the face. causing the loss Of
much blood. He was taken into the
seminary building, and the services of
physician we're summoned; two stitches
were required to close the wound
With men managers, men cooks, men
walters and lspeak it quetlyi women
dishwashers, the third annual mems din
ner of the Congregational church in the
vestry last evening was pronounced
success. However. that isn't saying that
the men would like to do that sort of
thing right along. But for this once
they enjoyed ii, although they had to
hustle to accommodate the crowd. There
was waiting line at the dining room
door long before the doors were open,
and when the crowd was admitted there
was a grand rush for the tables, where,
ehieken-pie dinner of real
excellence was served Then came on
llso cranberry sauce. hubbard squash.
hot mashed potatoes, olives, cabbage
salad, hot rolls, lemon sherbet, assorted
cake. coffee or tea. The men are willing
to take oath that they did the cooking; |
and it was, of course, evident to the 300
people there that they served it. So
they deserve the credit, which everyone |
was pleased to accord them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

d. NJ. Miles went TO Burlington to-day
on short business trip.
Auction sale household goods City Auc-
ton Rooms Saturday at and p m.
Special for Saturday: Chewing candy,
l5e per b.; chocolate nut earamels, l5c
per ID; butter scotch waters, l5c per
III; cnop suey, l5c per h.; homemade
chocolates and bon bons in boxes, 22c
All candies freshly made at the Barre
Candy Kitchen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

We have another large lot of juicy
navel oranges that are not bitter or
frost-bitten, at 20 for Poe. DIVERSE Fruit,
Co
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

The members Of the Ladies Auxiliary
10 Clan Gordon are hereby notified that
assessment No. IL is due on or before
Feb. >.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-03
New Wash Silks

Last seasons good grades Of Wash
Silks were selling at 35c and SOC per
yard. This season csc buys from
a full line OF new styles.
Yard wide Cameo Silks. These
are figured and are the new ideas
from Pongee Silks. Please notice
yard-wide at 39c per yard, great
value. Come in navy, reseda, coro-
nation purple, jasper, apricot, black,
and linen.
Three STYLES in real Imported Jap
Silks in pink, light blue and plain
white. These are SOC Silks. This
sale 39c per yard.
Yard wide Messaline Silks in Is
different colors, besides black, at
500 per yard.
All Of our 1911 Silk Dress pat
terms now at less than cost. VIII
cut these patterns for waists at the
same price, 79c per yard.
Special sale Of Black Messalnes.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
Estate, Notices Rooms oDDo4urai
Opportunities s
~ EsrATE-Foa RENT.

...---.---.-. - -------.-----.. -
~ 7 ADvERTisL VI Nf ~ TT Q.
FHrVENlNc 1Ot RNAL Us
TIE 1sEMENr D. NHE BOB 4
Rad EVENING Journal is
DAY IN MORE ROWS ENFEI
tgtr THAN Any OI 'Ek rELA-
lE NEWSPAPER
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


usRE'S A REAL OPPORTUNITY PRO
- perty owners in Washington, d. c.. pro.
ht By the enormous expenditures Of the u.
Government for public improvements. The
bulk Of this money is spent In the North
west section Of the city, the zone g. which
we operate. Remember that 10000, 900 peo-
pie are assisting in the growth OF Washing
ton and pay half the taxes You are one
Of the Taxpayers, why not participate in the
profits. With ns little as 800 cash and SEQ
monthly you can secure an investment that
Is bound 70 increase In value enormously.
Wanted travelling salesmen 10 sell this pro.
perty "on the road - Round trip railroad
fare free TO actual investors up 20 500 miles.
Chance 20 learn a business that will lead 90
fortune. Rapid Advancement 20 producers.
References, Dun & Bradstreet or Riggs Na
tional Bank Of Washington. Fulton r. Cor
don, 32o Colorado Building, Washington,
.D. Q. in15,22.2e
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FOR RENT.


or kENT-APA2TAIENr B no ds AND
bath. Possession immediately BAN
berger B Robbins. 2o4 West TIN 81.
rzOR RENT--2 ROOMS On 1HE SECOND
i duoy Of the beat built building In WI
tninRton aud the hust location ior lchf man.
ufacturinR Elevator and heat. Apply "a
once. Gsvthrop & Bro- io4 ". 2th 81
m2o-u
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
ROOMS FOR RENT.

An ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
"A EVENING JOURNAL is AN
ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HOME.
THE EVENING JOURNAL IS
READ IN MORE HOMES EVERY
DAY THAN ANY OTHER della
WARE NEWSPAPER.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

~ June 18Th number OF the students
In Agriculture will be open for positions
on good farms from June Goth 60 Sept. 18Th
Address Del College Experiment station.
Newark Del. m1s-sw-t tr
NoT1CE-sl,5oo MUST BE SPENT IN
~ the next 10 days. We positively do
pay the highest cash prices for secondhand
furniture; all We ask is chance 20 give you
prices The Exchange, 224-26 ". Second
street. d. and A. phone 5873A. jr1sf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HOUSEHOLD Goods.

HIGHEST SPOT CASH PAID FOR ALL
II kinds Of household goods. Isaac q.
Haines, Christiana. Del. Send postal, or
telephone 20 Newark. Del. ml7-u
THE EXCHANGE. 224-2e W. SECOND ST.
Fun value raid fer house oii goods and
once fixtures. Call d. & A. phone 5s73-A
ins-u
pEkGEk PAYS MORE THAN urHER
- dealers fos ycur once furniture and
household goods Your lc-,nE money il you
don't sell 70 him. A postal sri bring our
buyer there with the ready cash. Berger. Srd
Shipley D. & A. phone 5113A. m16-tf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
REALTY PARLoRS.

NrRs CARRIE wR1GHT-lolo WASHING
hl ton 81. manicuring. hair dressing and
electric scalp treatment. facial massage.
shampooing and sinesing. Hair work q
speciality. d. a A. Phone 1851. m12om
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
REMOVING.


MAX PODOLeKY a SON HAVE REMOV-
n4 ed from No. 8 East 2nd 81. 20 lis Mar
ket and have been experienced since 1887 in
hat and csp manufacturing. Have nov
opened ou new store at lis Market ST.
Wholesale and retail orders viii be given
prompt attention. mo-eod. 2m
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
PROPOSALS.
VACUUM CLEANER.

IL TlU JR.. Vacuum Oleaner IN your home.
Sells Cor 1918 Sole selling agents for the
Richmond" Suction Clesners. Prices sS5,
ss5, e65 and ny. q. Avery Bell 5U3 Della
ware avenue. -. q Phone 42e4-A., WI
minrtop, Del. mt-ti
A JOHANSON. TIT VACUUM CLEANER
n Man Of Wilmington. Premier Electric,
S25 and $50. Sweeper Vac. $3.50. Machines
rented. Cleaning cfntracts for homes,
Offices, halls and churches. weekly or month
ly. Moderate charges. Call ID. q A. phone
35s5p for demonstration. 4o2 West otn
St.. Wilmington. Del m3o-1m
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
Wilson Lineto Philadelphia

u PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT.
NJ. Leave Fourth 81. Wharf, Wilmington,
"Hy incluling Sundays for Philadelphia.
std Chestnut 81. Wharf, Philadelphia for
WILMINGTON. at 7.30. 900, 1890 A. NJ, u
20 clock noon. 1.3o, 500. AIS, 600, 700.
$40 and e.3O p. NJ.
HARES. On Saturdays Sundays and
,Ieral holidays between Wilmington and Phil.
adelphia one way SOC round t1p soc. On
'ali others days, special one day limited
itcket. one way 15c. round trip 25c.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
AGENTS WANTED.
SECONDHAND CLOTHING.

= AIDES AND GENTLEMEN-lF You
l. want 10 receive the highest cash prices
for your secondhand clothing, shoes, etc,
drop postal or call kristol. 10 Z. Front
ST mI5m
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
TYPEWRITERS.


SrYPEwRITERs REPAIRED. RENTED.
4 sold Easy payments. Bargains. slight.
iy used Underworld Rcmingtons. Ribbons.
Typewriter supply Co, sib Market. Del
marvia Phone. s2o-u
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HELP WANTED.

poYs AND GIRLS WANTED AT rHE
ID Jute Works. IA years old aud upward.
Steady work. Apply Wilmington Mills over
1ith ST. Bridge. m1s-tf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
COUNTRY BOARD.


AN OLD COLONIAL HOMESTEAD AT
n Falkland Del Modern improvements,
extensive grounds very high land; near
train and trolley; boating; exquisite views.
best cuisine and service; own vegetable gar
dens; laundry on premiset idirr A-i~-
ing horses boarded. Oper joly
iune29-1mo-eod
I ADY WITH PLEASlNT agrr fr
- country would take few hctIdfra fcr
the summer months Modem house. ffIa.
phone. good home cookin- LARGE iawn. l.cI
porchee, near woods tv1 nirutcf Haik
irom trolley, is minutes ride fr-n '|f4 or
Darby line. Address s. thia lace a4-1n
NOUNTlil BOARDING H0u AsJ
- summer resorts thai Hanrol
boarders should communicdta ai nnts visa
this ONCE. Address all to-inIan er a1na 90
s. G. Strickland, Mgr Clisaifci Advesiisi1e.
Evening journal. Wilmingion' pal
a1-H
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HAT RENovATING.
Hat prNnvAr1Ha

summer is coming and you will want 20
wo1r your Straw or Panama Hat. We vol
clean your old one aud make IL look like
new az very small cost. Adso felt hats
cleaned By expert hstterS- Repairing aud
renvoafing All work eusranteed
NEW YORK HAT co,
m1e6mo. ait Market 81.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
CHIROFCDisT.

FLORENCE MILLER. oRADuATE SURGEON
IN cHlRoPoDY. 7oS MARKET STREET.
BELL PHONE. EVENING By APPOINTMENT.
lm
s. IZARETH HANRI HAN, GRADUATE
- Fowler & Hanna, Ltd. Uhiropody ana
touring. 2l7-21s ford Bldg. II. A.
"a Evening by bpointment may15-1y
p RS. ANNIE NJ sCHAEFER. CHIROPoDY
~ ga Sb'pley st. Open Monday, Wed.
rctiay and Friday reninEs and Sunday
lr'il noon. Visits by appointment D.
phone 1895. f2A1y
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TALKING MACHINES.

FuIL LINE OF VICTOR vIorRoLAs
"A and EDISON PHONOGRAPHSi eacy
payments, at SHORTS. ? w Thigd street
april 9 8mo
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PERSONAL
PIANO MOVING.
TRANSPORTATION.
PENIS Grove Ferry

Commencing Saturday. May 20:
Leave WILMINGTON on the odd houru a.
follows. a. m, 9 q. m, IL a. m, p.
m, p. n, p. m, p. m-s p m,
Leave Pennsrrove on the even hours a.
followsi 6 a. m. a. m, 10 q. m, IL
noon. p. m, p. m, p. MS p m.
no p. m.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
ARCHITECTS.

~-~->--
A RCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS. SIS
n Market ST, 30 years OF active practice
brings 10 our clients. much useful knowledge
10 design and construction, ana We warrant
our work correct In al respects
Z L. RICE IT. Co.. fIne.l
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TALKING MACHINES.

A FULL LINE OF EDISON RECORDS
n at SHORTS. ? ". Third street. d. and
A. Phone 4A26 aprio.sr-o.
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FOR SALE.

AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
n EVENING JOURNAL is AN
ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HOME.
THE EVENING JOURNAL Is
READ IN MORE HOMES EVERY
WARE NEWSPAPER.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
REAL ESTATE.

BE INDEPENDENT.
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.
We viii build you substantial brics
house
ANY SIZE. ANY PLAN
Our ground is in one Of the fastest grow
ing resident sections il the city north or
Washington street bridge
5000 BUILDS THE HOUSE
and pays for the lot--the balance may be
paid for IN small monthly payments nov
larger than you now pay for rent. Cost Of
house and lot complete $1,000 up. according
% specifications and size Of home Call a.
our Office and see plans Of rwo houses JUST
hninshed also plans Of eight others now
under course Of construction. We will fur.
nish plans and build the home in accordance
with your own ideas.
This is absolutely the best proposition ever
offered Wilmington home-seekers. 70 will pay
you 20 investigate.
Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
CHARLES W. GOODING.
Eighth and jefferson streets.
iune29-12t
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
SANITARY WORKERS.

AZ X KELTER
ny SANITARY, oDoH.Ess EzCAvATIse
once. s W Cor. Foush and West Sta
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REAI. EsTATE-FoR so

z OR sALE-LOT SIS 1i5 ON VA
dever avenue or win trade for hous
MAX EPHRAIM, No 4 w. Fourth street.
ju24eod-9t.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
PAWN BPOKERS.

NJ HARRIS CO, 40 3 126 MARKET ST
IVA Money loaned az l'west rate OF interest
or al goods of value. Old gold aud silver
ght me-sm
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

TANTED-sTRoNG BOY TO WORK IN
w laundry. Apply Monday morning. Will
NINGroN WET WASH LAUNDRY CO.,
iune29.1t. sos W. Fifth street.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
statesmen WANTED.

NTED-SALEs1fAN TO HANDLE A
W popular side line IN small country towns
80 per cent commission weekly settlements.
CHAS. FROST 2o4 S. Main ST..
iune22.tf St. Louis. Mo.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

WANTED FL MACHINE DRAuGHTsMAN; (;
w state experience and wages expected
ju2s.tf Address Wa. JOURNAL OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
PRIVATE SALE.

pRIVATE sALE--RUBBER TIRE OAR
riage. steel tire carriage, cab, muk
wagon. 1 long body wagon, drill press, blow
er, vfse, anvil. large ofhce desk. etc. Ill
Walnut st. m27-tf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

NxyANrED-YoUNG MAN TO HELP
w around saloon and learn bar business.
Address M-s. EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE.
juneo5-4t.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HELP wANTEn-FEMALE.

.yANTED-CAPABLE WOMAN FOR GEN
eral housework. Apply
june29.st. 1870 rATNALL ST.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

E0R SALE-SUBURBAN HOUSE.
rooms and bath. Modern Improvements.
Apply 10il Tatnall ST jnI-lm-eod
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PRINTERS.
TALKING MACHINES.

A FULL LINE OF VICTOR RECORDS
- AZ SHORTS. 2 W. Third street. D. and
A. Phone 442o. apri6-smo.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

EoR RENT-APARTMENT, 5 ROOMS
and bath. Inquire Of L. @. Cooley, sth
and Iatnall SITS. jn12-u
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

| EOR SALE-NEW HOUSE, NO 1903
Orange Street, 7 rooms and bath. re-
ception hall, front porch. all modern i'm
provements. Apply 70 Charles e. Anderson
& Sors, No. East 1914 ST. Delm. Phone
10.40. d. s A. l926iA m28tf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

Z OR sALE-sIx CYLINDER PIERCE
Arrow automobile. with two bodies,
touring and limousine, in perfect condition.
Address 50, JOURNAL OFFICE. iuie-12t
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

DESIRABLE FURNISHED APARTMENT
for housekeeping second floor private
pathi use OF phone; terms reasonable.
THE ALBION, COG King st.
june22-1mo
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FOr -
FOR RE-

AOA NJ
4o5 S. Clayton S., 121 - tat.r
1911 West 9th ST., o. rs nf r.#
25o5 W. 2nd ST., 6 room tn tan
l1o6 West 2nd St.,
lily West Ord St.. room r ht-t
21S-226 9th Ave, ROO
701 Monroe ST, ron1 f.f u.r
heat. Especial
No 4 Maryland Ave-
1913 West 5th St. s ro-
219 Rodney St. rt
11O3-l1o7 West 7th
105-1O7-111 Fulton N.e
$500.
100 Fulton ST. rooms 20.
Newport. rooms $500
Newport, rooms. $1,000
APARTAfE
10o5 Adams St. 5 room
215 W. 10th. rooms.
10 r. 7th. rooms.
si3 IL Jefferson ST., s tat t.ts.
Many business places al q cfr
l.. B. WAX
Eighth and
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

Il OR sALE-FoLDING BED. CHEAP
12 +. FOURTH ST, second door,
iu2o.1t
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Iwhile stirring. enough plast..-.
No h 49,. al A. 49,. -
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NOTICES.

T BEG TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING
OF my drst class French Cleaning
Dyeing Establishment. Louis Svider, 2ll
. Ninth ST. D. & A. Phone 4725D
in 151m
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
CARPENTERs

A1fEs A. BOOTH. ftf eLAEEn and
Bunder. Remodelirg sra Reporting o
epecialty shop 72O Wirlflr g. - a..
phone 5eo4-D. lnll .ti1
1TsvE YOU A HoUsC 10 kENrf VOW
II paying you S12.00. rlre % AEet up snf
make ID pay you $1,000 rg mcrfn $40
bill now may save You 5000 iaiar Con
suit me, ] can put mcnr 10 yoN focAfh
WARNFR s LEWIS. Carpfnlrr anf sulfler
sos Orange ST.. city. eru
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
PLUMBERS.

---l--------
LPH J. FIDANCE.
Plumbing and Heating. Moderate prices.
attended 20 az one. 1902 West Sixth
o. d. a A. Phone SAID Delmarvis
n17-tf
Evening journal., 1912-06-29

@'Seoiiows' Take three pan Toor oash.
and one part OF crude
Mix these together. AdVok,
while stirring, enough plast.---.
no take up all the moisture. T
and dry plaster should be tho.
MIXED and stirred so the liquid -, -,
uniformly mixed through the D. II
When e9ough has been added, "
quilting mixture should be a dry. tss
1sh-brqwn powder, having a strong c.
bolic odor and a rather less pr
uounced gasoline odor. Be sure th
the crude carbohc acid is secure
lf . spray is desired instead Of Il
powder. simply take three parts
kerosene and one part OF crude ca
4 bolic acid II birds are infested wi
Z lice the best way to get rid Of th,
Is 70 use the powder. which is to
worked into the feathers. Remem,a
3 q single application viii not be 70
hcient, because where there are ae.
i present there are also unhatchedand
r nits. Make a second appli said
u,ur DAYS to a week after tlaw IN
tad II II is a bad case a thirc
han may be necessary. .f,5r E
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
WATCH MAKING.

NJ HARRIS CO., 12o-126 MARKET.
nA Matchmaking and Jewelry repairing as
Ia regular prices. All work guaranteed for
two yesr. m6.sm
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OAK ORCHARn. mi.


T NDlAN RIVER HOUSE THE MOST
restful spot in b-ia..sre. Splendid aud
safe bathing fishing, boating and Grabbing;
for terms address
iune2s-lmo cHAs. C. PHILLIPS. Prop.
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HAIR DRESSING.

)UIsE c. POTrsf PARLORs-6O2
Equitable Building Manicuung, har
sing, Shampooing Tipping, Singeinc,
Treatment. facii Massage. Face
2147. june 27-2mo
UFFs. SWITCHES AND pURLs, MADE
from your own eombinn- Facial mas.
fe. d. 4. phone 4Ss2-Da Madam NJ. A.
Nliug, 3i1 East 10th ST. m2-3m
1lgs FRANCES MULHERk. FORMER.
al s23 Market street. has removed
fo Market street. Shanpoong. scalp
tient facial massage, eirrricai treat.
ent' inicuring full line Of switches ana
snsi ifmations, also combings beatiy made
q A. phone 5s5eA. ml6-ly
Evening journal., 1912-06-29
HELP wANfED---MALE.

AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
n EVENING JOURNAL is AN
ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HOME.
THE EVENING JOURNAL IS
READ IN MORE HOMFs EVERY
DAY THAN ANY OTHER della
WARE NEWSPAPER
The Dolores star., 1912-02-23

zeal: she worked ever by the clock.
20 many hours for this. so many for
that William. she now resolved, for
the first time becoming really inter.
ested In him. should grow up to be
model young man, splendid and
wonderful piece Of mechanism, n fine.
practical. machine.,ike individual.
moral. upright. religious. She was
glad that he was young; she would
begin his training on the morrow. She
would teach him to sew. to sweep. 10
churn. 10 cook. and when he was old.
er he should be educated for tae min.
is,ry.
YES" said Miss Minerva; Il snail
re- very strict with him iust at nrst.
and punish him for the slightest dis.
obedience or misdemeanor, ana he
Will soon learn that my authority II
not 10 be questioned"
And the little boy who had never
had q restraining hand laid upon him
In his short life. lie slept sweetly
and innocent'y In the next room.
dreamin Of the care.fres existence on
the plantation and Of his Idle. happy,
negro companions.
The Dolores star., 1912-02-23

his head against her knee. then the
bright, beautiful little face took on an
angelic expression rs he closed Ms
eyes and softly chanted:
Now I lays me down to sleep,
| prays the Lord my soul to keep,
II I should die befo' l wake.
I prays tae Lord my soul to take.
Keep way rom me hoodoo an witch,
Lead my PAT rom the po'house gate.
I pines fer the golden harps an sich,
oh, Lord. I'll set an pray an wait.
"Oh, Lord, bless evybody: bless me
an Aunt Cindy, an Wilkes Booth Lin
coin, an Aunt BlueGum Tempy's Per.
uny Pearline, an Uncle Jimmy'Jawed
jupiter an ev'ybody. an Sam Lamb
an Aunt Minerva, an aller Aunt Bluo-
Gum Tempy's Perjury Pearline's chill.
lens, an give Aunt Minerva billy
goat or a little nanny II she'd rather,
an bless Major Minerva. an make me
4 good boy like Sanctified Sophy, fer
Jesus sake. Amen"
What Is that you have tied around
your neck. William" she asked. as
the little boy rose to his feet.
That's my rabbit foot; you won't
never have no 'sease I all an nobody
cant never conjure you II you wears
a rabbit foot This here one Is the
lef him foot; II was ketched by a red
headed niger with eros s-eyes In q
graveyard at twelve O'Clock on a FRI
day night. when they's a full moon.
He give II to Aunt Cindy to tie 'roun'
my make when rs a baby. Amt you
got no rabbit FOOT" he arxiousiv in
quired.
NO" she answered. Il have never
had one and I have never been con-
jured either. Give 1t to me. william:
| can't allow you to be superstitious,
and she he'd out her hand.
Please, Aunt Minerva. jet femme
wear It tonight" he pleaded. Me an
Wilkes Booth Lincoln's been wearin'
us rabbit foots ever sence we born
NO" she said firmly; "I'll put .
stop to such nonsense ut once. Give
1t to me- William"
Billy looked up at his aunt's aus
tere countenance and lovingly m
gered his charm; be opened his
mouth to say something but hesi-
tated; slowly he united the strins
around his neck and laid his treasure