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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
LEES OLD HEADQUARTERS
At BLOODY ANGLE BURNS
Historic McCoul House, I'm Spotsyl-
rania County, Scene OF Carnage,
Total Loss by Fire,

Speciai to The Times Dispatch.
hfi NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tS;a2i s, July i7rhe
sylrania County. was destroyed by
lire yesterday, The 'McCoul House
MAS used As Headquarters by General
i;eber, T. Lee during the battle of
bloody Angle. and history states ti,Lt
this old toioniai mansion changed
changed hands between Northern
one day. 1t was one OF the most
highly valued. historic landmarks in
che county, and was Il Mecca oc tour
tStS inspecting battle Nc.uS.
The "McCoul House" was owned by
Guy VI. fiarhert. a civil engineer con-
n"cted with the State Highway Com
mission. who purchased it in 1917.
!iams and family. The "McCoul
House" was i.ch j: memories ana as
s9$iat1on$ of the past. Il is said the
Ga Southern home. which was of
Colonial architecture. was bui I
nearly loo years before the Civil
War II was frame house and was
hunt from lumber hewrd by hand
from the forests surrounding IL. The
t,nhcrs were ali put together with
locust pins.
The old house was ridaled with
bullets and shell holes placed there
during one OF the bloody conflicts ~
the war of the sixties. y tree
eighteen inches IN diameter standing
near the "Mcconi House" during the
battle G: bloody Angle. was filled by
bullets h'.i" The heavy fire OF the
Ncr;nern and Southcr. forces during
ihiS battle. piece OF this tree
tlSnt feet in length. was later cut
and carried to Spotswood Inn a:
Sr"tsyivanin Courthouse, oy the late
Joseph Sanford.
General Myers. OF the Northern
Army. while passing through the
Courthouse. saw the tree ana tried to
purchase i, from MIR. Sanford, who
r rr,I ei. to SCI /, a! any rrice. Gem
back and took the tree Af.cr the
war MIR. Sanfurd's son. an attorney
at law. received $1,000 from the
United states government for this
relic OF the bloody struggle. II is
now on exhibition in the Smithsonian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Educntor TO Lecture.

Tonight at First African Baptist
Church Rev. DIR. &. + Checlzzli will
lecture on Human Diplomacy Baf-
He'd" DR.. Checlzzl; is the dean OF
the college of sciences and languages
OF Princeton University, Indiana. Il
world lecturer. preacher and educa-
tor and Il former priest OF the Cop
tic Church of Modern Ethiopia. He
was educated at the University of
Cambridge. and holds the degrees OF
TO clippings in his scrap book he is
known as the greatest historical
aud etholoSical exponent OF the race
Of color" Tomorrow night he will
lecture on The Great Wonders of
the Ages"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
WHITE RESIGNS AS HEAD
OF PETERSBURG CHAMBER
I. Val Pnrhnm Succeeds Former Pop
ulnr cndcr as President OF
Live Organization.


Especial to The Times DiSlatch.l
PETERSBURG. July 1.-THE resiG-
nation OF Thomas Whyte as president
OF the local Chamber of Commerce
was today accepted by the board of
governors with EXPRESSIONS OF regret.
Mr.. Whytc gave as his reason for
leaving the post unusual pressure OF
other business. He Will remain 4
member OF the board of governors.
|. Val Parham. prominent business
,;.u Grst vice president OF the organ
iG&tipu was elected To I'LL Whyte'S
uncApircd term. II. Ca. err Myers was
elected first vice greS.dc and j.
Wcstmorc Brown was elected second
vice. pres idcnt. 20 succeed Mr. Myers.
j.. &. Kent was made a member OF
the board. filing a vacancy.
IL WAS announced by the chamber
today that President Mahcr, OF tho
Norfolk and Western halfway, had
Cannon Ban trains Nos. 20, ~ and
80 TO stop a; Wavcrly and Wakefield
ON tagging. These trains formerly
stopped at these stations only when
passengers We're aboard from kich-
mond and beyond or from Norfolk and
beyond.
tunvirts Negro Youth or Murder.
William Cain, Prince George
County negro youth. MAS convicted
III the Prince George County Circuit
Court last night of the murder OF
his sweetheart and given twenty
years in the state Pcnitentiary. The
turning the verdict shortly after 10
=,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Police bring Cochran Back.

j. X. Cochran. charged with pass
Ing a worthless check on Murphy's
Hotel Tor Sl7o. Is being brought back
from Augusta. Ga. where he was ar
rested by Augusta police at the re-
quest OK Richmond authorities Coch-
ram made an unsuccessful fight
charged with passing bad cheek
ON the Hotel Roanoke. Ronnoko.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
jsplnese Pl>ce Doctors on
All Trims Out Of Tokyc

TOKYO. July i..-Japan will
take on progressive step by
maintaining II doctor ana proper
medical facilities on NIL the prln-
ri,,al trains leaving Tokyo.
'.i'hiS piuu has been cNntcn-
plated for nearly six years." said
Nr. Momosc. chief OF the sanitn-
don section In the railway depart
ncnt. "but has 50 lar been neg
'rctrd fur wnEt Of necessary
Funds. Judging from past expert
"Hcrs. patients found In trains
bound on long: journeys often num-
Der above forty. and some are fire.
siurntlS In such condition IN to
rcuIirc Immediate medical assist
luCc."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Akin. Withdraw. cb,rr..

John III Atkins. stock broker. who
brought charges against Miss Vir,
Ein!n Baird for signing his name to a
check for $3.50. yesterday. through
ms counsel. notified Justice Maurice
tHht Inc charge was made under a
He asked that Tho
case against the young woman be
dismissed Justice Maurice has in
i'mai.G he Will dismiss the charge
mex; Tuesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
RESPONSE TO ICE AND MILK
FUND APPEAL ENCOURAGING
Trio of Iiighinnd Park I,nssics Stare
benefit observation-disclosures ny
NOUS Donor Contributes 81

Three little girls from Highland
Park started the ball rolling yestcr-
day. in behalf of The Times Dispatch
Ice and MIX Mission. by giving an
entertainment which Melted the fund
Sis. An anonymous donor contri-
buted s25 and others sent in various
amounts carrying the days total to
S34.25.
kichmonders are beginning to real
nc ,he good work being done by this
mission AID. as the demands ar.
growing heavier each day, |; Is honed
INA, ,at further contributions will com
, NJ following are acknowledges:
NJ name ... % oO
lhrce iiitlc girls o: Highland
Park. Margaret Hudson.
Margaret Rutherford and
:, Grace Fulgham liz
me Helping Circle of Kings
Daughters . 5nn
Previously acknowledged 1875;
Total to date .sl7o.lo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
CnmNicts Ncgrn Yonth nr ,Iurdcr.
CONDUCT TRIAL BY PHONE
CcntrrGcidcr Walker, az Rocky Mount
Team, Is Filmed for Assault
I muirt.

{. +. Walker. once popular center
helder OF the Rocky Mount team, was
lined s. and costs yesterday for dis
orderly conduct at Boulevard Field.
Walker excepted to a decision OF
umpire Beck and struck the arbitcr
with "A bat BECK warded Off the blow
and policemen escorted Walker from
tile ground
Walker was fined over the tcle-
phone. the trial being conducted over
the wire. Walker LEFT last night for
!st.cS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

Percy Townes Will be tried for the
aIeSed theft of an automobile. on
which count he faces Indictment, In
liust:nEs Court. at the October term.
His case was postponed yesterday un-
Ill the fall term. Townes was brought
back to Richmond from California to
face trial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

IN r, T'nrHI fnS NAE EDNA WILDER.
her complexion. There In not enough
money In the world TO cause me 10
neglect mine. | have known women
over nifty TO follow this method ard
frequently pass for forty. Women
their teens. Just cut this out so you
won't forge, IL try II for week.
and at the end Of that time YOU will
thank me for publishing my formula.
over million discriminating girls
and women are following my advice
and hey arc just as enthusiastic
over this method as am
SoTE-To get tho best effect he sur,
TO follow tho complete instructions given
above. You have only 20 get Dcr~,!lo,
Liska cold cream and oatmeal You need
noihinG else: and lbs ~ simple that any
one can use T.. and 80 Inc expensive that any
woman can afford Il. Dprwilio and L!sAn
cnlh cream can be obtained In ;h!s city
from dspnr!mcnt stores and all unto
date druggists. including Tragic. the Grant
and the Miilrr DRUG Cos ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
ftn,r Pharmacies. Fec, nmc.r..

NATURAL BRIDGE. Iu.y ~,
Ihst Gays session OF the Ni-.. mia
trmaceutical Association TIA. fol-
YinS officers We're ri,t.. IA fp!. the
nns year y. Ci'.-cr.- pres dent.
podstoc~. VA. W y Reeves %,
18th Boston. FIRST c-pres!d.n;; j
II jackson. Of Ta2awrI.. second N.lc.-
fsident y l.. Wjun.. .f Mon
Ina, secretary; Miss Maud Lambert.
Il Roanoke, treasurer The follow .nl.
gre nominated !or appointment to
III State Board % Pharmacy. ID l.,
dgle. Pulaaki; G y. Eos Roanoke.
4: Maiden. abingdon & y Fisher.
aham' anu l. 5. Hopkins, F:as,
pther appointments of committees
HE as follows On executive COM
ltttee- y Garland, FarmviIir.
Jisiative committee George +
3ant, \ .ngdon entertainment,
jshe t!inr air. place OF meeting for
mex annual convention VIII hc
.4,ided on by Comwitioc
Itftcrans' Reunion ht FISHERS UiIl
w Julv H.
HE twent Styeuth animal Fishers
I'LL reunion pt Confederate veterans.
sIeen ha4 for many yeats attracted
a"se Er"",is o. ~ piy from Wv.
4 Rlt' anu neArn$ states Will he he. n
tiEust ON the historic C!vu Wa
AUS n"l9 49, t.sncr HNl slower
sti5HfN ~. OF >'-ysuDrg as usual
IN cIaT ~ OF Arrangements 70, fb.
/ inion. which partaKrs o. the nature
/ Ia great Dar5ecu. tn. dat. r,ti.
Sr days af;cr IA Dem ratic cyn-
j ,ginia D!s'ril, ana 5n TIA, NJ.
int Their" Will be- i!,;ie or no pou.
al speaking
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Hrcovcr nnhy rrom Nine

BRISTOL. July 1.-THE remains OF
lseodore Williams. who was Killed
y london. Va, when the roof OF a
l{e caVed IN, were recovered Thurs
R..and taken TO Roccrsvi.ic. Tenn.
N 1ntermcnt. according to intorma-
M received here from Appalachla
i Williams was m electrician. lie
isurvived by his wife and parents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Drlnrs Unmr nm, n1 Sn,di.r

IIIUI Us M. July I. -TNe n.st
Hy or a Gloucester soldier 10 he
Pught from France arrived a; Clly
INK, when the remains Of nrrue
Fistian !-ambcrth who diod in tho
fpitai AZ Brrst, were taken f;om
YORK RIVER steamer III. was
son Of Mr. and Mrs I.amberth
BODY Was buried at Salem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

ana white. 1t
gives the SIX in
the appear
nncc OF youth
and whatever
success l have
had In pre-
serving my
compile Sion
attribute t.
derwillo. Lis
Ia cold cream
and oatmeal
Every wO-
man. no mat
ter what her
station In life.
can well af-
ford TO spend
I'VE or ten
minutes nigh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Mcdico. Attend Mn,n t,,,,.

Tho following physicians and sur
geons are In attendance at the Mayo
s clinic, Rochester. Mimi, and will no.
Herring and w. Z. Oppenhimer. Jr.,
or Richmond, and DR.. +. c. Prett. OF
fredericksburg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

Jured Roland Lampkin. ,14-Sear.old
school boy. was freed yesterday In
Police Court. Witnesses stated that
neynolds was not going at an exces-
sive rate OF speed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Richmond Looks Good To Him

Jesse T. Wood, vice president OF
the National State and city Bank.
Will not leave Richmond to accept
the post of vice-presidcnt and cashier
or one OF the largest banks in Bal
timore, Mr. Wood said last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

aiohe and. when questioned. Is said |
70 have acted In n WAY thai aroused
me suspicion of the police. He claims |
ne was en- route To North Carolina
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Rev. T.. l.. Andrews. Of CaG:z Ky. Will
pr"ach al BatnhridSr Street BAPTIST
church al both morning and evening
services today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

pores: II freshcns and beautiiies tho
complexion. and since short sleeves
are IN vogue II IL necessary to hnvA
beautiful hands and arms. and car.
WHO with liska cold cream makes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

II. q. Carter. or Richmond has been
ticnal Hay Association. which concluded
lis annual convention In Cincinnati last
Thursday Mo.c than 1900 members are
said To belong 10 the association
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Reynolds In Freed.

c. Fred Reynolds. charged with in
voluntary granddaughter. when an au-
tOm0OIIc. he WAS NriYlnr cuilllv La
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

Send your contribution to The
Times Dispatch Ice and Milk Mis-
sion. In care of this newspaper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Community House for Fa,e,,ex,,,.

FAY y. G.. July IT.
che llolt-Wiiliamson Cotton Manu-
featuring Company. of this city. has
contracted for the construction OF an
up 70 date community house at their
$4,000 " w N"Ss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

An all-day holiness revival meeting will
We held today IN tho tent on the corner
ms morning a, II o'clots, o;hcr scr
.c"S VIII 80 held al a:3f o'clock this
s'rrnou0 ana o'clock tonight Evan
SrliSi Z. !! GooioH and Christian workers
I'm the West End Mission Will conduct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Police Hold Auto Suspect.

South Side police are holding Jonn
l.. Nair aged 20. whom ;hey suspect
OF stealing an automobile in Wash
inGton. The youth was driving a car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

Richmond Chapter OF ST. Eai,h's Alum
nae VIII hold meeting this afternoon
..-HihninS AZ O'Clock In 81. G"r;ruda.
convent. Stuart Avenue and Cleveland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

samuel Hendhcim. VI the Corby Baking
Company. lefi yesterday for Jarratts. "
where, with members OF the office force
al IN" CurHy ompany he vii! spend a
week u Hsh.nE trip
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
nr.,rrr.. Snm cnn,..nn.

~, lr'"r'-" Sew tOph-'Dny.
FINCH ESTER July ia new
S.nanv ~ NHtinuai Guardsmcn.
sded by George IT Grimm AS can
a.l was mustered Into the State
t.yice here 'rhursitv nigh, by
ator Joseph 1"Mtsuricr. OF Rich
md 1t required only three weeks
Z form the orcarisa,ion, which. il
expected, will he designed as Com
snySl, First Virginia Regiment. as
bert Y. Conrad. who led old Com :
ny !, OF Winchester, through the
Sonne in France. where he WAS
He'd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

a lot Of Flowcred French Organdie and Lor-
raine Tissue. These make beautiful wash
dresses. Very sheer and COOL All 70.
marked for quick selling, yard. OOS
Wolfe Wasting. One of this seasons ~
newest styles. Reduced to. .......... ~
Lot OF $50 Wash Fabric, all cot f1 IN
ton and silk mixtures. Reduced, yd - sVU
fine s o's1" saScea os9ss see real SOC
that s0 ~sse H"4 sp na%n white fabric sec
wde ne grade ds edneea Sc o yard Acc
English Long Cloth This is a nice q or
fine quality, 10-yard pieces for. 80. Qf.CJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
White and colored Wash Goods

a lot OF high price Wash Fabrics. consisting
OF Merccrizcd Poplin. Linen Finished Suitings
Noiles Ginghams, Innings. Cotton Henrietta,
representing broken lines all reduced on
to bargain price. yard .......... OCS
a lot of high price Printed Voes 40 inches
wide, some brand-new designs. Broken 70
lines, marked down to, yard. ........ OCC
45-inch White Wolfe. A fine grade cn
sheer crisp finish, yard ..... OJC
Swiss Organdie and Dotted Swisses O. 40
reduced to no
Checked Nainsook; a real fine grade RI
soft mercerized finish, yard ....... QUO
White Shifting Madras, Sc inches wide:
duesd to. yard a.s D.4'a designs ne SEC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
|lE5hRE TIGHTENING FOR
I'D /! Finish IN SEVENTH
800 congressman Harrison and
l1ecdy Arrange Whirl-
Close to Campaign.
FADE EACH OTHERS COUNTY
nth District Republicans Call
feeting Of Executive Committee
end Leading Party Members at
B9orfon in Wise County.

'ANrNCHESTER, July l7.-With only
~ weeks of campaigning left be-
ea1e ssthe Democratic congressional
Etfmnry is held In the seventh Viz
sS,ia' District. friends and eupporte,s
''ERepresenta;ive 7 W. Harrison. OF
Manchester, and Colonel Robert r
thh,uy, OF Page County. his opponent
the nomination. are tightening
~ lines anu preparing for an In
Mses drive throughout the district
Etsing sthe remaining days OF the
.Enpaign.
Hsoth candidates have spent the en-
lie Week making spescacs. Colonel
ssedy had no sooner invaded Judge
ISrrison's hume county tnan the lat
Arranged for Speaking eng GO
;,SSnts In ''aee Beta nave been
sEtrd h. large audiences
eeShe district is being Hooded with
Enpaign literature and on the day
r. the primary. Angus; ). every
&Sr who c,tn be gotten 10 ihc polls
RI nave tree automobile ride from
d. 10 his home. !. he wants it.
Blnth Districr Republicans To Meet.
July i5.-Thc Republic
~ ~ Fi-..tNHA4Nt tc!NUiiAktc OF the
Etths Virginia District will hold a
keting ~ Norton. on Saturday. July
M according 10 notices being sent
kmembers OF the committee By 9. :.
Nadlcton. Republican district chair
HI The leaders and workers OF
III Republican party In the district
D. also invited TO attend the meet
II, at which time II is expected
81 n number OF important matters
HI he discussed
jl'hn' officers OF the Ninth Virginia
Sn gre ss!onal District executive
Nnmtttee are: G. : rondletOu.
sairinan;. l.. d. Howard. vice CHAIR
tSiB and IL. l.. Osborne. treasurer.
sirh Memorial TO Major Williams.
fh. INCH ESTER. .Iu!y iT-CGtiZcns
Sst,erryvnle Viii raise funds for III"
ztcttpn OF community bui'ding as
Phenorial % Major Lloyd Williams.
x$the Marine Cops WHO lost hts
Ne at thu battle OF E.llcau Wood.
Yen the m 'r!ncs made Their mem
,1fDie charge anl stcmmed the tide
vine GSrniSn advance on Paris The
stlSd. Wil!itms Post ~ the American
Igtcn projected the plan. As he
:; his inru he sustained wounds
Saof, caused his death a few hours
Sfe'Shad been recommended for pro
SJion day OF two before the
5s,Sajnr Williams vrs graduate OF
y Virginia Polytechnic Institute
81 = son q: Mr. nnl Mrs. Goodwin
NJ Herryville
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

ainr Williams wrs a graduate OF
SSirginia Polytechnic Institute
son q: Mr. nnl Mrs. Goodwin
Williams. NJ EPrrvviJlc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Special and Extraordinary Sale
Women s Silk Cloves

exceptional Gloves
ANi'
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-16

we'll split or the coin we get after
wards. I've got another guy with a
flivver that's ready to meet us about 2
o'clock this morning to haul away the
stuff as fast as we pass it up to him
through the alley windows. We've
got 1t all framed for a fake capture
and tying up of u other pal, the
night Waterman, so that the bulls can't
get wise to him. We're willing to split
four ways on the swag if y wanta go
in on it with us. Whatcha say now,
DO, huh? Safe and easy as falling off
a log!"
The sinister appearance Of the ruff
fan repealed Tom, and the, very
thought of the crime they contemplate
ed struck him with fright. It meant
Jail, disgrace, if they were caught.
"But IL never have done any
thing like that in my life," he STAN
mered weakly, teeth chattering in the
biting wind. 1T would be criminal.
The whisky doesn't belong to us. 1t
would be illegal for us even to try to
sell it afterwards"
e "Pah" spat the uglS-visaged man,
sneeringly.' "You look pretty, a bird
like youse, talking that way about
what's lawful and all that! Lots that
these rich guys have cared how you
got along since you came to town,
from the looks of you! They've got
fine, warm homes and coin and every
thing. Volta they care whether poor
buns like us have to 60, hungry or
freeze in the gutter on Christmas eve2
Why should you care about them when
they don't give 9 rap about you?
You've got to 60 on living, amt cha,
huh?"
Tom hunched his s%huddering Shout
ders against the wind, trembling as
much because Of his W moral irreso-
luton as from the terrible cold.
well, DO, how about it.? Are y
on or are y still so almighty particular
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-16

about how y handle the stuff belong
ing to all them rich guys2"
"God" groaned poor Tom in the
abyss of his Indebtedness. Eyes, I'll
do it! I will! I will!"~
The other clapped him roughly on
the shoulder with a saturnine leer and
attempt at ~jocular fellowship.
well, I thought cha would" he
rasped hoarsely. We'll meet cha at
the corner by the lumber yard at 1 80.
Don't you fail to be there now!"
II won't! I'll be there all right"
Tom muttered brokenly. Already in
his cringing soul he felt like the thief
he had pledged himself to become. Oh
heaven, if only
TO kill time until the appointed
hour, he dag his numb hands deeper
down into his pockets and wandered
aimlessly on. He had no particular
objective in mind save only the need
to keep moving lest he freeze or go
mad with the strain of waiting. He
-shrank from letting himself think of
the deed to which he was about to be
party.
Involuntarily his dragging footsteps
took him back into the more brilliant
ly lighted retail shopping district,
where the; crowds already had thinned,
hurrying home to their families and
happy, -expectant kiddies with the holi-
day celebration in mind.
The hours dragged slowly by It
came near the hour for the stores to
close. But Still there was time, If
poor Tom had only had money, to
have rushed in, bought the presents
he wanted for the old folks and chill
dren, and caught the midnight train
back to the country. He easily could
reach there by morning and appear as
a joyous surprise. to them,
But all! !. Why drive himself to dis
traction by thinking of that when
there was n chance that
And right then, suddenly, he espied
it lying there, almost at his very feet
a big, fat wallet, with not a person
nearer than a hundred yards of him.
Plainly someone had lost it in their
mad haste to. get home. rs
Tom stopped and scooped It up like.
a fash. Around the corner he surrep-
titiously examined it. Bills-both
green and yellow, of large denomina-
tionsrthey fairly stuffed it! There
were sever hundred dollars or more!
Ia small fortune to the. miserable boy
who had not even eaten for fourteen
hours. Money! Money! Money!
Far more than he possibly could need
wen In his most extravagapt, dreams.
With a gurgfing cry, Tom STUFFED the
wad Of bills into his trousers pocket,
threw away the fine lsathef>purse and
made a mad dash for the neares de-
partmenr store.
No need now to keep his sinister,
criminal appointment-no more neces-
sity for
But the most gladstone feature Of
young Toms Homecoming that next
day was his blushing announcement to
the old folks that he had had enough
Of the big city; that he had come
home to stay, rs they had prayed 10
would.
oAs 1890. western Newspaper Union,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-12-16
the
Christmas
4 :
~ De rYsle Y
II Forree 3ass

len Tom left the farm to
60 to the city to make his
fortune he did it contrary
to the ominous head
shaking and prophecies
Of disaster Of all the
neighbors. Even his IA
Their and mother, with past
years of toll ranid1y be-