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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
State Should Go Slowly In
Matter OF More Expenditures,
Auditor Advises In Report

number on hand at all times. AS the
law now is. he points out, dealer can
not take a car out for exhibition pur-
poses to a prospective purchaser with
out a license and tage for each separ-
ate car he may have out at one time.
q Another change IN the automoolle
law Mr.. Darst urges is an amenuHeue
providing for the payment OF the IL
cense tags and the postage for deliver
ing them, and other expenses lnclqen,
tai thereto, out OF the money collected
from the licenses. Owing TO this cost
last year. he says, $4,000 TOT the tasS
alone and $1,000 for postage, the 80.
600 appropriated for this expense
nroyed insufficient because OF the I'M
mense growth of the automobile Dusl-
ness and Il has been necessary to pay
for tags out Of the fund for printing
More than 100000 will be received IN
automobile. license fees for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1917, and the
law should be amended so that all en-
penses of this nature should come out
of the fund created by it.
Auditor DarsL in his report makes
another earnest appeal TO the leglSla-
ture to take favorable action on ms
bill amending the law governing the
sale of real estate for taxes, providing
that all delinquent plopSi|y NV
deemed from the sheriff in specitled
time should be purchased by the state
and returned to the auditors office 10
be proceeded against by the auditor
by a suit in chancery, thereby giving
every delinquent fair opportunity 10
redeem his property at a small cost
instead of having it purchased by in
dividuals at mere trlfle.
Receipts And Disbursements
Receipts for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1916, under the heading Of
general revenue. the auditors report
shows, amounted TO s3.529 .040.4 while
disbursements for the same period
were but S3,113,0 77.G3, receipts IN eN-
cess of disbursements for the year be-
Ing SAFE. 9G3.3l. a.
For the fiscal year ending June g.
1915, the receipts were S?.S04. 80
while disbursements were S2.706'o0"'lb,
si02,25o.Sl IN excess II receipts.
The receipts for IN" fiscal year end
ing June so, 1916. were s3.5Ss.0+0.94. as
against s2.465.4I7.47 for the wear end
ing June 80, 1914. For the same periods
tho disbursements were s2.l % ..55
tho last, fiscal year, rs against S2.4o:-
O63.l5 for the year ending June 80 1914.
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EXAMINATION DATES
FOR STATE ANNOUNCED

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. IL
Examination dates for 1917 were IN.
nounced today from the Departments
of Schools. They are al follows:
First test for elementary diplomas,
February s and 9; second test for do.
mentary diplomas March Is ana 46;,
third test for elementary diplomas,
May 10 and II. sI
Examination for elementary, renew.
al and primary teachers certhcafes
April and 6; examination for -.
mentary, renewal, primary, mgo
school supervisors and special ceruf-
icates July 10 and 20.
The tests will be held in each.0t
the IS counties Of the state under tho
uniform system of examination.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
". & J, WILL HAVE
STRONG PROTEST
PAST COLLEGE FIVE WILL OPEN
LOCAL Y. n. c. A. RASKETBA1h
SEASON FRIDAY.
uaornhhvr rroCretrht, star Football
Performer, WIN Play At fo<"aHo
Locals Doing Good.

The team representing W. and j..
which plays in this city next FRIDAY
evening at the local Y. Is Std TO Do one
Of the best ever turned out by the Hen
and Black school and should furnish
game that local fans will long remem-
Der. Quite an unusually large number
Of men responded to the cali TOT praC.
tfce this year and practically every mar.
was q frst-claSs toSser. with plenty u
college or prep school experience. Coacn
Euss has been working the squad liz a., ~
and is having a difficult time IN picking as
DR.. Kirchner. who IS managlng the
team, will carry all OF the following
PLAYERS with him on this trip: Captain
McCreight. McCandless. WicNes e. sI II.
Perwin. Peelor. Byerly. hrchner. Stew
art. Yourd and Basttan.
Mccrsight, as most people in this sec
tion know, was picked by Waiter camp
as fulloack on the third AIl-Americaii
football team and 1t IL almost or
gone conclusion that "ScruopE nus q
brighter future ahead OF him IN view
Of the fact that he has another year
~ " and I. and will have n better team
with which to work. McCreight VIII
be seen at forward and there VIII De
onite a number Of football fans In TINS
section 20 to the game just to see Ials
worlds champion forward passsr III g.
ton. McCandless and "ic&srham are al.
aiso forwards, Perwln Is out for center
Peelor and Byerly arc out Tor soasos.
Kirchner Is after either center or 1or-
ward position, Stewart either center OF
guard while Yourd and Bastlan Gun
play either guard or FORWARD.
The local aggregation has been pras,
ticinS regularly and should pc aDle ~
give a good account OF ltsen' .,;. city
herore and have always carried nome
the bacon"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
BATTLESHIP DELAWARE
RAMMED BY NAVAL TUG

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 26-The oae'
+,esSin Delaware was rammed and a
boia three feet in diameter was stove
n her stern aboAe the water line by
the naval tug Sonoma at the navy
yard here late today. None was IN
jured.
The Sonoma was working her way
+hroneh a fleet Of twenty or more war
Sims when she struck the Delaware
q mi blow at half speed. The aTmoI
n,ate at the stern is not so thick as
hat G on the sides, and was pierced
by the tugs sharp nose. The Son9 ma1.'
how was badly damaged: The pela
ware was scheduled to sail from mere
January G, but will be delayed t"o
weeks as a result Of the accident.
The navy yard commandant mas or
derei an inquiry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
WHEELINGITES IN FLORIDA

A number of Wheeling residents are
spending several weeks in Florida, and
are enjoying themselves, accordlng Ia
the following personals published in
the December issue of the New Port
Richey Post. published In New Port
Richey Fla: e. C. Rauschenberg and
daughter. Mildred, of Wheeling, w:
Va. spent several days in New. Port
Richey recently, prospecting fol-, a
brother of Mr.. Rauschenherg. They
were much pleased with the opportu-
mites offered here. incidentally they
enjoyed several pleasant nvst aItI frv si'ps
"Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morgan and
Wylie Reed. OF Wheeling. ". Va, ar.
rived just before Thanksgiving and
have taken up their residence in the
Pauels house on Orange Circle. Ihey
made the trip in their Cadillac car, BE-
ing ten days enroute. Mr.. Morgan is
the owner of a number of lots in the
business district of the city,
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THINKS NO MORE MONEY SHOULD
BE SPENT THAN is FURNISHED
BY THE PRESENT INCOME.
Suggests Amendments to AUTOMOBILE
Law and Also to Statute Covering
Sale of Real Estate and Taxes.

! That the state of West Virginia
should 60 slowly in the matter Of ad'
ditional expenditures in excess OF the
sum of $3,589, 040.94, spent in main
, tanning and operating the state gov
eminent for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1916, is the opinion Of State
Auditor John S. Darst in his recon-
mendations accompanying his blen-
NAL report of the states finances,
just issued to Governor Hatfield, the
state legislature and the people. OF
Auditor Darst advises against the Gre
alton of any new offices for the next
| biennial period or the passage OF laws
requiring expenditure Of money not
provided for by the present income
of the state.
! Whether or not it will be necessary
| for the incoming legislature to hnd
/ other methods of raising revenue 10
take care Of the states obligations,
Mr.. Darst points out, depends on what
action is taken by the legislature; If
| it concludes that the state is getting
along fast enough at present. then II
will be possible for the state to get
along on its present income.
81 am of the opinion that we should
20 slowly in the matter OF additional
expenditures, LuC auulIoi '", -
have a large judgment hanging over
us, and many demands on the state
finances as it now stands. II the
states business were my own lndi'
vidual business certainly would not
spend any more money than the pres
ent income for the next biennial pc
Rod. l would not create any new
offices. The present machinery will
do for a while. Neither would sug.
gest the passage Of any additional
laws requiring the expenditure OF
money not provided for BY the present
income of the state.
! New Laws Recommended
| Auditor Darst recommends. an
amendment to the automobile law,
granting a dealers license at re-
duced price, which would permit him
to exhibit his cars where he has a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
SCHOOL CHILDREN STRIKE.

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. 26.-As their
answer to the school boards in not
granting o. Christmas vacation of one
week $4,000 school children of the 900
enrolled in the public schools of this
city remained away from sessions to-
day.
Students from Central and technical
high schools marched through the city
Yelling: We want a vacation, and at
intermission period at both institutions
the strikers" managed 10 induce sew
eral more hundred to strike.
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willie yesterday to resume his duties with
the West Penn Traction company.
Earl S. Ford, who has been confined
To his home w it'll tonsilitis for the past
few days. Is able to be out again.
Miss Margaret Skeils of Pittsburgh.
is the guest Of the family Of j. Wright.
James Donaldson and family are
spending the holidays with Pittsburgh
friends.
DR.. B. A. Hamilton who spent Christ
mas in Fayetteville. will return today.
Mrs. H. l.. Dean and daughter. Ursie
Of Sutton, W. Va, are the guests of Mrs.
Henry Kercher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Walters Of Wheel
ing. were the dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Braunlich yesterday evening.
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MORGAN AND CHARNOCK
TO BE MUSTERED OUT

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Dec. Go
Major c. R. Morgan. quartermaster
and camp commissary for the West
troops were in mobilization camp
here today finished all the work incl
dent to his duties. and relieved from
duty Captain Elwood c: Charnock. also
of that department who has left for
his home in Wellsburg. These off
GERS will be mustered out Of the fed.
eral service probably next week but
will retain their rank in the Yves;
Virginia National Guard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
GREEK LINER PATHS
HELD UP BY BRITISH

NEW YORK. Dec 26.--The Greek
line steamship PATHS with oQ9 pas,
sengers aboard. bound from flra 1;.
iSb AT Gibraltar. it was learned today
from y. \. Galanos, local agent OF the
line. .,,, ;,s,,rr,ad
nv the British government that the
entente allies have declared block
sde against Greek shipping" said Mr..
Galanos. The PATHS. we presume,
will be detained until the blockade Is
lifted. ; a,,o
horp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
SERIOUS SHOOTING ARRAY
Special Dispatch to tho intelligence.

Special Dispatch to tho IntelliEeneer s.s555S
HARRISBURG, w. Va, Dec. %
4 shooting ARRAY occurred this AIT.
ernoon in West Pike street as II Va
crowded with shoppers, resulting from;
which Peter Jackson. an oil well tool
dresser, is in hospital with bullet.
wound in a leg and William NJ. Agey.
an oil we'll contractor Is under arrest
charged with the shooting. 1t 10 saio
the men .quarreled over wage Pay.
rnnntS - .t-.L-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
WORST sToIM m 1EA1G

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.. Dec. z6.-Tno
worst storm in years is raging over the
western and central part Of the state 20.
night, according to reports here. 4
heavy gale Is drifting the snow Whi e.a
fell early today and railroad tra1fic Y
badly crippled. Aberdeen. S. D., rfporte0
a fail of IL inches Of snow yeetefdayt-I
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
COUNTY BUYS CAR

The county commissioners yesterday
placed an orGnr for new Cadillac
Eight seven-pa ssenger touring car for
the use of the commissioners and
county officials. The Cadillac Four now
owned by the county will be turned
over 10 Sheriff-elect Howard Hastings
for the use Of the sheriff and his force.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
American Guaranteed Paint
At Factory Price.
A. J. Lorentz, st. Clairsville, ONO.
ASSIGNMENT Of Cases.

Starting with Monday. January Sth'
one week 70 common pleas court Will be
held 10 finish up the present term. aG-
cording to an assignment Of cases made
out to-day by Clerk Of Courts Dixon;
The assignment includes both criminal
and civil cases and the last case 70 he
tried will be that of Ohio vs.. Richard
nemarko. indicted for shooting with in
tent to kill and wound The jury dis.
agreed at Il former trial The following
is the assignment:
Monday. January Sth.
Motions for new trials-SlRte of Ohio
w. William Mayhugh: w. E. Dane VS..
Robert Thompson.
Jury-International Harvester COM
pany VS.. w. {. Jackson ct al.
Equity--Annn +. Davis VS. Laura ID.
Tuesday. January 9th.
1ury--Gcorge W. Davis VS.. X. 7. OnE,
ct al. ~
Wednesday. January 10th.
Bessie Schram VS.. Ollie Adams: Flor
cnch Leach VS.. John Reese; John J. liner
vs.. Walter Harris ct al.
Thursday, january llth.
state of Ohio VS.. Richard nemarko.
indicted for shooting with intent 10 Kill
and wound.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. Henry Burkhart and 1dauEhter.
Mildred Of Burkhart, O., are the guests
of Mrs Earl Braunlich
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Theirs spent Christ
mas with th"tr mother Mrs. johnson Of
Wheeling.
Carl kindelbergcr returned 10 Clays-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
HAErZELL TO TOLEDO.

TOLEDO. o.. Dec. 26.-ttoger Bresna-
han, manager Of the local American IS
ISOLATION baseball club. announced TO-DAY
cant.in Of the New York Americans. TO
play third base for Toledo. Hartzell
nov is In Denver He was declared
free agent last fall by the New 1otS
club. having served ten years OIL '"e
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
W, A, C.'s Plan Dance.
American Guaranteed Paint
At Factory Price
Moore Brothers. Warwood. w. va
pbo+ooranher Ieaves warvood.

Yesterday. Herbert Smith. the photo
grapher. who has been located here Tor
the past year in the Old Bank building
removed his family to Buffalo. y. Y.
where he will open up a studio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
Hiddla Concert.

Last night. in spite OF tho, inclemcnt
weather very largo and appreciate
audience throngcd the Christian church
to hear the talented Biddlc family In
their concert program.
All Of the performers acquitted them
selves admirably. and the event was one
of the most delightful early holiday at
fairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
Minister Houored.

On Sunday evening ut the close OF the
Christmas services In the Presbyterian
church. the members Of the congreEa-
ton surprised their pastor. the Rev. e.
p, CarsoA. when they presented him with
q purse Of $50 in gold. The presenta-
ton was made by o. G. Terrell. totwhich
Rev. Carson very feeliugly and appre-
ciatively replied.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE
AT ST. CLA|RSV|LLE
OPENED YESTERDAY WITH A VERY
INTERESTING PROGRAM.
Will Conclude Sessions To-day-Cases
Acknowledgement st. Clatrs-
willie News.

ST. GAINESVILLE, O.: Dec 2G-The
annual Belmont County Farmers. lnsii-
tute opened at st. ClairSvillc Tuesday
morning for Il two days. session; the
institute this year promises to he the
best ever held and the crowds that at
tended every session Monday. assure me
icommittee in charge that the finahG>al
part Of the institute Will he success
! The reserved seats for both night SEES
sions were placed on sale Saturday AT
Ithe store of John Williamson and the
advance sale was very good.
! The morning session TUESDAY was
!opcned by prayer by Rev. Ira +. LeepeI,
pastor of the United Presbyterian church
Il at ST. clairSvillc.
| {. +. Giffen. president Of the institute
delivered his address. which was follow
ed by = discussion on "I!o WE VITA Hee wa u
started by K. +. G;iffen. W. a. Merritt
James y. Lyle, George r. Stewart. Thos.
Pollock. John Ritchey and L. {. Picker-
ing took part in the discussion. ,,o.or,
was the topic Of q very interesting paper
read by Miss Pearl Dorsey OF Mounds
willie, w. Va.
moon was interesting and we'll attended.
II was opened with an address or wei
come by the president. Miss Maggie
Davies. which was followed 10y i piano
solo "l;acinE Down the tlapids.' ny
Miss Jeancttec Allen. Mrs. Margaret
Hart followed Miss Allen. giving a read,
ing. sis Miranda on Marriage and
later in the session gave another, en-,
titled "Bill Smith" y paper. THE Glrl
and Her opportunities" was presented
by Miss Pearl Dorsey. Of Mnundsrille'
This was followed by Il whistlng solo,
!"i.aHarpe k;nlicnmc." by Miss Martha
Lee. Mrs Earl j. Lewis read paper
THE Farm WomanS Needs. ana an
other was read by Miss Mary klose. on
the subject. popular SuperstltonS.,
. Miss Maud Giffin sang "AntApril Girl.
following which Miss Mary ltohson read
a paper, SURROUNDINGS of the Farm
Home" The program WAS chhcIuuso
with Il piano solo. "Edelwciss Glide
Waltz" by Miss Helen Mcbride.
The kincheloe Entertainers furnished
: The quartet, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ktnchcloc. Mrs. Anna-Hilton otto
and Miss Marcella Selfert, gave several
excellent readings and musical numbers
which were appreciated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
GIBBONS TO MEET LES DARCY

new ORLEANS. Lit. Dec. 26.-A local.
nF - t,.lrrran from Mike Gibbons man
agcr at ST. Paul accepting the offer or a
New Orleans club for fight here during
February with Les Darcy. AustraIian
m!ddeweiSht. y $la,0p0 purse was OF
fero6
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
u.-e,- uednr NnHA

The new manager Of the Red Star
Grocery company. Stanley Jenkins. is
having the interior of the store removal
cd \ number Of repairs arc being made
for the showing Of stock, which when
finished. will present very attractive
apDearance.
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RRANsFH1p AN UMPIRE

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Wtlliam q.
("Kitty.') EranSf"ld. former Pittsburgh
and Philad.irhia National League player
has been appointed umpire by I'reSidenC
Tener of the National League. II: was
announced here late today.
Bransfield has been an umpire FOR the
laet three years. In 1915 he umpired
in the International League.
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wednesday's PROGRAM.

The following is the program for the
sessions on Wednesday. which will close
the institute. At the night session. Tom
Hendricks, famous humoriSt. will de-
liver his lecture on "Puncture Proof
Peoples"
Invocation. Key; X. >: houhs
Tho Silo, It's Value in Raising Live
Stock. John Regg. Columbus. 0.
observation-disclosures NJ. Pogue. +: NJ.
Daniels, John LantE, Frank S. Waddell
Should We Have Running Water in
the Farm Homc"..... r. McMcchan
Discussion--J 3. Patton. Mrs. Il. A.
Hammond.
Wednesday Afternoon-l:0 100.
,JusJr , Mrs. Beatrice Myers
Reading Miss Hazel Frost
Election Of Officers.
Cooperative Buying and Selling3.
.................W r. Butcher
discussion.
Marketing Farm Products-The Value
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WARW00D
Sacred Concert.

Tomorrow night, December IS at 8
O'Clock. in the Methodist church sacred
CONCERT in keeping with the solemntty
of the Yule-tidc. will be given by Mrs.
Anna Hilton-Otto. in which excellent
home talent will take part. During the
evening silver offering will be taken.
The program:
(a) The Everlasting Light (W1lsonl.
tbj Glory to God (Lorenz) 49,. Choir
Alto Solo-SinS On o. Heavenly
Alto solo-Brightest and Best Norenz)
Soprano solo-The Radiant Star. -. =,
Miss Bess Orbell
Duet-The Lords Amounted ....:....
Messrs. Albert Cox. Hupp Otto
(a) The Hcralds Angels Sing (Fearts)
(b) Might of Wonder ...-. (Ashford)
Choir.
Contralto Solo-Christmas Lullaby.
Miss Allie Hood
ouartette-o Holy Night (TIilson). -.
Klein. DR.. w. B. Mckee.
Duet-O Arching Skies ..............
:. Mrs. Anna Hilton-Otto, Albert Cox
Soprano Solo-O Lovely Night. ....-
Miss Marcella Dean
Duet-Angels Of Jesus .............
Mrs. A. II. Otto. Miss Allie Hood
Rejoice. o Daughter Of Zion. Choir
W. A. C!s Plan Dance.
The Warwood Athletics are making
arrangements for dance which will be
given on New Years night. This Will
be one OF the gay social affairs Of the
holidays. and is looked forward to with
much interest
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Danger is avoided in new German
tank for benzne and other explosive
liquids in which carbonlc acid gas Is
pumped in as the contents are with
drawn TO prevent the admission Of air.
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oil obtained from seeds Of Brtzilian
rubber trees has been found an accept
able substitute for linseed oil by British
paintmakers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-27
DAVE says:
DAVE says:
My lady's ball gown gives
every opportunity for the
exercise Of taste, but men
unless they wear a
K r A u S D R E S S

all look alike in their con-
ventional black. The Kraus
Store makes a speciality OF
those Dress and Tuxedo
suits which are superior
through the little touches
of distinctiveness and lndl-
viduality that have been
given them. In a word-su-
perior tailoring. The prices
are no higher: $25.OO to
$4,000.
All the Dress accessories.
too.
Weather for to-day: Rain,
M<A u
"}KE~
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never seemed to occur to them that
this was because they were mean to
him first. But the cobbler's sick
daughter grew fond of the tiny man
He would creep into the shop at mid
night and leave a wee pair OF shoes,
and the girl herself would sit up in
bed and mend them. So the girl grew
fond Of the funny little man, and then
Prixie would come as often as his
shoes needed mending
One day the mayors fine coach drew
up in front of the shabby shop and
the mayor got out. Here are four
pairs of my shoes which wish mend
ed and mended at once" he pulled.
II will expect them by noon tomorrow,
and if they are not finished out of
this house you go, you and your
daughter, too
The cobbler said nothing, but took
the shoes. He knew it would be i'm
possible to mend them in so short a
time, but he set at his task bravely,
though the tears crept down his aged
cheek. And at midnight, when the lit
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81 E s. EE!7:SS&l}}

Once upon time q poor cobbler
lived in q small town over which
ruled rich mayor. The mayor was
very unkind. and as he owned the
house In which the cobbler lived he
Kept continually dunning the poor man
for the rent.
Besides having nothing but the bare
furniture In his humble home the cob
bier had to care for. sick daughter.
To do this he sat up late at night and
rose at dawn to cook the porridge. But
often there was no fire and they had
to eat dry bread.
But there was one friend they had
in the world and that was Prixie
This Prixie was hated by every one In
the village except the cobbler, and all
said he was a mean little fellow. It