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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
NEW ARMORY TO
SOON BE READY
Washington Guardsnen Expect ia
Open New Home With Military,
Ball and Reception.

Washington, Jan. 22.--The new
armory building Is nearly completed
and ready for occupancy by Company
D. 1t is the intention to formally open
the armory the middle Of next month
with a military ball, to be attended
by Governor George Clarke and his
staff. 1t will be big event for Wash.
ington and the local company Is
planning to make it one to be re.
membered.
The armory Is one of the best in
the state of Iowa and Is strictly mod
ern in every respect. The furniture
and furnishing of the new drill room
were secured by the proceeds of a
public subscription. The total cost
will be in the neighborhood of $500
The subscription will cover this. The
proceeds Of the big military ball will
be put in the company's treasury for
future use.
The armory is owned by Sidney
Smith, who secured 5000 per year
rental for it's use-$S00 Of thiA the
state pays and 500 the company is
expected to raise. ;
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
CUPID MADE HIS
BEST RECORD

Sterling, ILL.,, Jan. 22.-Floyd Car
penter, wealthy young farmer re.
siding near Tama, Iowa, INDUCED in a
street Irritation with Miss Nellie
Koph of this place, and she accepted
his attentions. They entered drug
store for glass Of soda and Carpen-
ter proposed marriage. Miss Koph as
serted that it was a case of love at
first sight and agreed. They rushed to
the county seat, secured marriage
license and were married, leaving on
the train ten minutes later for Car
penter's home. Miss Koph stopped
only long enough to telephone her
parents to express her clothes to her
new home. The meeting, courtship
and marriage consumed just forty
five minutes. Carpenter is thirty
years of age and his bride is twenty
two.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
ROAD COMMITTEES
WORK ALL NIGHT
Brockway and Balkema Confer With
Highway Enthusiasts in Effort to
Frame Good Law

Des Moines, Jan. 22.-Road CUES
lions will be thoroughly considered by
the roads committee Of this legisla.
ture. James M. Brockway, chairman
Of the house committee, and Nicholas
Balkema, chairman of the senate COM
mittee, held an all night session last
night. comforting with different men
who have road legislation to suggest.
The two men will give practically all
of their time to this question and have
arranged to have all road legislation
proposed in other states presented to
them for consideration.
Arrangements have been made for
the two committees to work together.
Predictions are made that two laws will
result, one to use the money now col
lected for permanent grades, and the
other to present to the people the
question of bond sales for final perma-
nent roads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
LEROY PUMROY
TO FACE CHARGE

Leroy Pumroy, a we'll known young
man, was arrested last evening about
8 O'Clock by officer AL. Lightner
rumroy was brought to the police sta
ton and charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons and attempting to
take the life of another young man
Pumroy had the entire neighbour
hood in the vicinity of Union and Main
streets in an uproar last evening. He
fired two shots at one man in the
crowd and later fired two more at
him, while in the vacant building at
634 East Main street. When ques-
toned by the police regarding the
shooting Pumroy stated that his friend
was following him and refused to
leave him, when requested.
A. Pumroy, the father of the young
man, heard of his sons, arrest and
came Immediately to the police sta
ton. He left $25 for his sons appear
ance if the police would allow him to
return home for the evening. Young
Pumroy failed to appear in court this
morning as he promised and Chief
Fielder stated this afternoon they
would send for the defendant this ev-
ening if he falls to appear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
MOULTON MAN DIES
+. ;a4 AT CENTERVILLE

Centerville, Jan. 22.-Lortn Mallett,
for many years resident Of Moulton,
died Monday at 2:30 o'clock at the
home of his niece, Mrs. r.. A. Mckee,
COG South Main street, death being due
to uremic poisoning after an illness Of
some length. Mr.. Mallett was taken
sick at his home at Moulton and was
brought here So that he could be bet
ter cared for. He and his wife (the lat
ter died three years ago. were old
settlers of the county. They had but
one child. which died in infancy, and
Mrs. Mckee made her home with
them prior to her marriage. He was
born in Iowa, July 9. 1887. making him
Is years. 6 months and II days of age.
The remains were taken to Moulton
Tuesday and the funeral services
were held at the M. E. church at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Burial
was made at the Moulton cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
CHARLTON.

Mrs. Louise Mccullough, who has
been spending some time in Geneseo
Ill.,, with her parents, arrived Tuesday
night for visit with relatives and
friends and to attend to some business
matters.
A baby boy was born yesterday morn
ing to DR.. and Mrs. Albert Yocom, but
we regret to note that mother and
child are both in serious condition.
Miss AIDA Reese Is enjoying vaca-
ton from her duties as saleslady and
is spending a short time with relatives
In Lincoln, Neb.
Miss Lulu Miller of Warren town
ship has returned from a months visit
with relatives and friends in Bloom
ington and Farmer City, Ill.
The Misses Hazel Classify and June
Lingle entertained a number of young
friends on Tuesday evening compli-
mentary to Miss Gussie Thompson who
leaves in few days with her parents
Mexico where they expect to reside In
the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Snuggs of La
coma were in the city yesterday, en-
route home from visit in Tuskeego
with Mr.. Tuskeego's uncle and aunt
ME- and Mrs. John Preston, who fern
erly resided here.
F. Q. Stuart has returned from a
visit in Chicago with his daughter, Mrs
Martha Jackson and with his grand
daughter, who arrived recently at the
jackson home. Mrs. Stuart remained
in Chicago for more extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Martz Of Ottumwa
have returned home after a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Martz.
Mrs. J. A. McCorkle. until recently
of this city but now of Knoxville, came
last Thursday to visit her friends and
transact business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Rogers of Fuller
ton. Cal, who have been spending a
month with Mr.. Rogers sister, Mrs.
Dick Rogers, of near Lucas and with
Mrs. Rogers sister, Mrs. Fred Conrad
of Otter Creek township, and other
relatives here and in Warren county,
returned home yesterday. They were
accompanied by Mr.. Rogers sister, Mrs.
Mary Spencer, also of Fullerton, Cal,
who had been spending SOME time here.
Rev. Theodore H. Aszman, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, went
to Des Moines Thursday where he
offered prayer at the opening session
of the legislature.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
BATAVIA.

Protracted meetings, which are ir
progress at the M. E. church, are be-
ing attended by larger crowds each
evening. j. H. Sawtel, soloist, and COS
pei singer, is assisting Rev. E. A.
Beuzinger, the pastor. who is preach
ing powerful sermons. Several addi
tons have up to the present time
been added to the church. The meet
ings will continue throughout the
week.
James Burns, who died recently at
the home Of J. w. Davis, northwest
of town, was buried Tuesday. The
funeral was held at the undertaking
parlors and the body inferred in the
Batavia cemetery.
The body of Woldy Lyons, who died
at the hospital in Muskogee, Okla,
November 7, 1912, arrived here Jan
II. The deceased formerly lived
in this vicinity, He left for Kansas
City about ten years ago and finally
landed in Muskogee, Okla, where
after a short illness he died. The flu
neral was held at the undertaking
parlors. Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyons OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Tourists Praise Iowa Roads,

Des Moines, Jan. 22.-The highways
Of Iowa are praised warmly by a quin-
tot Of tourists who recently went
across Iowa headed for San Francisco
via Kansas City. The party consisted
of H. J. Legg, Harvey Sloan, Frank
Bowman and w. ]. Bowman of Mime
apolis and George Brown of Milwau-
kee. Robert N. Carson Of Iowa City
sent the party to Des Moines via the
River-to-River road and to Kansas
City from here via the Interstate
trail. The tourists travelled in a Ma
tional Mr.. Carson has received word
that the party reached Kansas City
safely and that the River-to-River
road and the Interstate trail were
bully"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
SIGOURNE Y.

Cashier G. E. Booman Of Delta was
a Sigourney business caller Friday
morning
Mrs J. w. Croneweth was called to
Lone Tree the fore part Of the week on
account of the serious illness Of her
mother. r..
Kenneth Shawhan came down from
Des Moines Thursday to spend few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Shawhan. -
Claude Legg and daughter Dorothy
returned to their home in Ottumwa
Thursday after spending several days
at the parental Grimes home.
Mrs. J. N. Kelly who has been to Chi
cago with her saster, Mrs. Woodin, re-
turned home Tuesday. She reports
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
EDDYVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson went
to Mystic Friday to visit their son
Henry Johnson. The son born to Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Johnson Thursday
evening died soon after birth and was
buried Friday
vile this week and is employed as
agent at the Rock Island during the alb
sence of Mr.. H. ]. Wing.
The family Of w. E. Roberts was
quarantined Friday on account of the
illness Of the youngest son who is suf-
fering with scarlet fever.
Mr.. J, 8, Alexander of Oskaloosa was
a business caller in Eddyville today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius who have
been visiting at the parental Bick-
ford home returned to Pella Friday.
Mr., and Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Chas
Tenant spent Friday with friends in
Oskaloosa.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Wander
pool Wednesday January 16. son.
Miss Doris Carson Of Eldon is
spending the week visiting her friends
Mrs. Frank belong.
Jacob Kussart spent Saturday in
Oskaloosa visiting his daughter Mrs
Fred Grimmes.
H. J. Wing is taking vacation and
left Saturday for Excelsior Springs
Will IilS Iiopc VI UcuellIllHS HIS health
H. Hardin of Nebraska spent Thurs
day in Eddyville visiting his friend
Bert Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson went
to Mystic Friday to visit their son
Harry Johnson. The son born to Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Johnson Thursday
evening died soon after birth and was
buried Friday.
Clyde Hunter of Evans is in Eddy
vile this week and is employed as
agent at the Rock Island during the
absence Of H. j. Wing.
The family of w. E. Roberts was
quarantined Friday on account of the
illness Of the youngest son who is suf-
fering with scarlet fever
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Abba.

Mrs. Spencer Sylvester died at the
home of her daughter Mrs. Fred D.
Everett at 1880 p. M, Saturday. Fun.
eral services were held from the
Christian church this afternoon con.
Quoted by Rev. Jas. Burns. Her SON
Ed Sylvester of Nevada, was present
at the funeral.
Fire originating from defective flue
caused some damage to the residence
of Mrs. r. 7. Bartram Saturday after.
noon.
Ralph Piper of Los Angeles, Cal, is
visiting relatives and former friends
at Abba.
James Ward of Lovilia, spent Sun.
day at Abba.
B. w. Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
SEYMOUR.

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Benson OF
Newton, Mo-, were visiting here last
week with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. l.
G. Benson and other relatives. ~
Mrs. J. Steinberg and baby returned
the first of the week from Centervilla.
They were accompanied by Mrs Stein.
berg's mother, Mrs. M. Chapman, who.
visited here few days. '76 80
John Shepherd and AL Martin were
visiting in Centerville last Sunday with
Ed Daily, lineman at that place, who
fell from pole and was severely in
jured.
D. N. Darrah who has been sick with
the typhoid fever is now able to be
at his work In the Brenneman & Oar.
rah cafe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herschel Conner re-
turned Tuesday from Walnut City
where they had been on a short visit
with relatives. They were acorn
panied home by Mrs. Connor's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Best OF Walnut
City, and her cousin J. T. Ennis Of
North Dakota.
Ray Whorton left last week for
Clareholm. Alta, Can, where he ex-
poets to make his home for some time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
FORESEES NEED
FOR MORE GROUND

Des Moines, Jan. Pc. r. Moore
of Cedar Rapids, chairman of the ap-
preparations committee of the last
house, is advising Legislators to set a
precedent of setting aside $4,000 for
additional ground for the capitol. Mr..
Moore believes that the Improvement
should be made but the sum necessary
Is too large to be appropriated at one
session and that enough legislators
will return to succeeding sessions to
continue the practice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Vim. Dukes Cashier Of Bank.

Centerville, Jan. 22.-W. NJ Dukes,
whose term as county treasurer re.
Gently expired has gone - Moravia
to assume the duties Of cashier Of the
Bradley bank at that place. Mr..
Dukes family will remain in Center.
Vile until April. at least as his daugh-
ter, Edna is assisting in the work at
the county treasurer's Office, another
daughter Zelma, is teaching and his
son, Henry Is still in high school, The
probability is however that Centerville
will later lose and Moravia gain this
excellent family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
REP ZORENS HAS
MADE MONOPLANE

Des Moines, Jan. 22-(Special. y
c. A. Lorenz Of Kellogg has built a
complete monoplane and expects at
an early date to make\a trial fight
with the same. It is patterned after
the best of the French monoplanes
and has a spread Of 80 feet. It Is
equipped with a 40-horse power en-
CINE. 1t is declared this Is the first
complete machine to be made in
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
BRADY OF DALLAS
A REAL FARMER

Des Moines, Jan. 22-(Special)-
Representative Brady Of Dallas coun-
ty is an enthusiastic farmer and has
returned to his seat in the house to
tell of buying ten prize ears Of corn
at the Perry corn show for $25, and
he also paid $3.50 for the second best
ten ears Of corn at the show. Brady
intended to do some corn growing
himself, he says, and he believes that
price is no object when one wants the
best.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
SHENANDOAH IS
AFTER THE NORMAL

Des Moines, Jan. 22.-Shenandoah,
which made fight to be allowed a
state normal school in the last ses-
sion, is making application early at
this session. A large delegation of citi-
bens is in Des Monies today inter-
viewing Legislators in the hope of gain
ing support.
1t is their hope to have the state
take charge of the plant once known
as the Southern Iowa Normal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Two Children Die of Fever.

Red Oak, Jan. 21.-Milton, 6-year'
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron T. John.
son, living two and one-half miles
northeast of Nyman, died from scarlet
fever after an illness of two or three
weeks. On account of the nature of
the disease the funeral was private.
This is the second child Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson have lost from scarlet fever
in few days, their 3-year-old daugh-
ter having died only week before.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Husbands Mother; Wife's Father, Die

Husbands Mother; Wfe's Father, Die.
New Hampton, Jan. 22.-Mr. and
Mrs. Theodore Holschlag, young cou-
ple who live on farm south of New
Hapmton, are singularly bereaved.
Her father, Henry Cook of New Hamp-
ton, and his mother, Mrs. Adelaide
Holschlag. a resident of farm near
town, died on the same day and funeral
services were held together from St.
Mary's German Catholic church. The
parish priest, the Rev. B. H. Forken-
brock was assisted by several out-of-
town priests.
Both of these people were born in
Germany and both lost their life part
ners many years ago. Each is sur
vived by several grown children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
FIRE MARSHAL AT
COURT IN CRESTON

Des Moines, Jan. 22.-(Special)-
J. A. Tracey, deputy state fire mar.
shall, is in Creston this week attend.
ing court for the purpose of appear.
ing for the state in the prosecution
of three persons indicted there for
conspiracy to engage in incendiarism.
A number of fires were traced to
them and it is believed a conviction
can be secured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Invoice Stock of Pollock e. Co.

Sigourney, Jan. 22.-The L. 0. Pol
lock & Co., stock of goods in the hands
of D. Snakenberg trustee in bankrupt.
stock will be sold for the benefit of the
creditors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Bandaqes Fired By Lamp,

Sac City, Jan. 22.-Mrs. William
Paeper, residing northwest of Sac
City. was severely burned when the
absorbent cotton with which her hands
and arms were wrapped on account Of
infammatory rheumatism, caught fire
as she was lighting lamp. Her
clothing was also on fire. Both
hands and the arms to the elbows were
severely burned.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23

Mrs Woodin in very poor health.
County Attorney, c. G. Hamiltin
came up from Keota Thursday in iffl-
sial business.
Rev and Mrs. w. Lee Vincent will
leave Friday evening for Martell, Iowa
where they will be over Saturday
guests with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-01-23
Falls Into Bucket of Hot Water.

Muscatine,' Jan. 22.-Little Clifford
Longstreth, the .four-year.old son of
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Longstreth, 1852
S-:erman street, was badly scalded
when he sat down in a bucket of boil.
ing water. The boy was severely
burned on his back from his knees
to his shoulders and fear is enter.
tanned for the life Of the little fellow.
Fully one-third Of his body was burn ed.
making the accident a serious one.
Mrs. Longstreth had just finished
the weekly washing and was emptyins
tt, TUBS when the accident occurred.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19
ThaW Bares Secrets
Of Jury to Governor
Counsel Files Brief With New Hamp-
shire Executive Exposing Jerome's
Efforts TO Get Indictment.

CONCORD n. H. oct 18.-Counsel
for Harry X. Thaw to-day filed a
brief with Governor Felker, giving the
so-called inside facts" of the eff
fort on the part OF William Travers
Jerome to secure an indictment
charging conspiracy against Thaw.
The remarkable part Of the brief is
that it contains Information which
must Of necessity have come from
members of the Dutchess County
Grand Jury, before whom the indict-
ment was sought.
The brief states that the first vote
taken by the jury stood 10 to 3, two
not voting, against finding the in
dicment The District Attorney
then informed the jurors that a ma
tority vote was necessary to return
an indictment, and the matter was
reconsiaered. The second vote stood
- to . against finding the indict-
mcut. II was then voted 10 again
consider the matter. but the Septem-
ber Grand jury adjourned without
taking the case up for the third time.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19
General Is Surrounded by Police
and Given Close Guard
on Arrival.
WILL PROCEED TO MEXICO
Can Offer No Explanation for
Huerta's Stand-Had Not
Heard of Dictatorship.
Special Gable to The American.

Special Gable to The American.
HAVANA, Oct 1S.-General Felix
Diaz arrived here to-day showing
every sign of being in deadly fear of
assassination. When he came off the
boat he glanced constantly to either
side and changed color at the least
suspicious movement in the crowds on
the pier
He was Immediately surrounded by
a crowd of Cuban police and newspa-
per men who asked regarding his
Mexican plans, Diaz declared that
his intention was to continue to Mex
leo, because he was confident of his
election as President of the republic
October 26.
He had not heard of Huerta's re-
cent dictatoriaI actions, and expressed
astonishment when told. Diaz could
offer no explanation for Huerta's
stand. 1t is believed that when he
confers with the friends who have
come here from Mexico to meet him
he will decide not to continue to Vera
Cruz.
Those who had accompanied Cen
eral Diaz on his mission to Japan re-
! ceived orders aboard the ship to re-
turn Immediately to Paris and join
Francisco De La Barra, the new En-
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19
Miss Mary Browne Wins Little Folk When She
Narrates Of Brer Rabbit.

Remus" and the adventures of
"Brer Rabbit'-and it is only right
and natural that whatever pleases the
children, If done at Joel Chandler
Harris home. should be the BIG
thing.
The Rev. Q. NJ. jackson, pastor
1f the 81. Anthony's Church which
the Harrises attend, opened the pro-
gram with a prayer Mrs. Med. Will
SON president Of the Memorial Asso-
citation, presented the library room
tp the left as you enter the house
to the library board. and it was ac-
Cepted by Mayor James c. Woodward
and George II. Boynton, chairman of
the city Council Library Commit
tee, and Major Charles w Hubner
read an original poem, AT the Wren's
Nest" After Miss Browne told her
Uncle Remus' story, Dr. John z.
White closed the program with a
prayer. Colonel Frederic j. Paxon,
chairman Of the advisory committee
nf the library board. served as mas
ter Of ceremonies, and was enthus-
iastiC over the establishment of the
branch, and Mrs. II. l.. Crumley,
chairman Of the Memorial Associa-
ton library committee, was chair
man of the day.
After the opening exercises the
ladies' OF the Memorial Association
served tea, and the children revelsd
for more than an hour in Uncle Re-
mus" stories. Little brown and white
rabbits, the gift Of J. c. Gavan, OF
. the Southern Book Concern, were
sold by the association members, and
every child clutched a rabbit that had
been purchased for it by a parent
or a friend.
Miss Katherine Wooten librarian
Of the main library on Carnegie way
said there viii be about 5000 books
in the Uncle RemuS" branch, in
Guiding all of Mr. Harris works. All
the children were taken in as mem
bers yesterday, and the first books
will be Issued next Tuesday.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-10-19

A hundred Atlanta children played
joyously about the grounds and
stared with wide and expectant eyes
at the rows Of Uncle Remus" books
that filled the shelves, Saturday aft
ernoon, when the third branch Of
the Carnegie Library was opened aC
the "Wrens Nest" the home of Joel
Chandler Harris, with a program uu-
der the auspices of the Library Board
and the Uncle RemuS Memorial As
soCiation.
There was quite a gathering of
grown folk there, too, and they made
speeches and paid deep respect 10
the memory of Uncle Remus. but
they hardly counted Appropriately
the spirit Of childhood was alive IN
the place where Mr. Harris created
Uncle Remus' and "Brer Rabbit
who have gladdened childish hearts
and inspired childish brains for years
and will continue to do so for years
to come.
Every child who knew an Uncle
Remus" stOry-and most Of them
did-told 1t, and then they pleaded
with Miss Mary Browne who is TO
be librarian Of the new place and as
such the idol Of the children. To- tell
them a story Of the dOiugs Of "Brar
Rabbit" and good old Uncle Remus.
And she did.
She took little Mary Harris Camp,
Uncle Remus' granddaughter. in
her lap, the hundred children crowd
ed as close as they could get and
| there, on the porch, where Mr. Harris
used to sit and play with children,
she told them tales Of 'Brer kao-