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Evening star., 1921-12-22
POSTPONE l. C. HEARING
Investigation Into Transportation
Rates to Be Resumed January II.

The investigation by the Interstate
Commerce Commission into the pres
ent level of transportation rates,
scheduled for resumption January >.
has been postponed until January
IL, the commission announced last
night Announcement also was made
that the commission has prepared
schedule fixing the order of testi-
mony to be taken up to February ".
Direct and cross-eXamination of
witnesses for the carriers will take
up the entire period between January
ii and IS, according to the program
and hearings on January 10. II and
Is will be confined to testimony con-
cerning the rate situation on coal
and coke. Rates on sand and gravel
and allied products will be consid-
cred January "a and 25.
Testimony of shippers and of pub
lie representatives on the general as
poets of the case will be taken from
January 80 to February 4. Succeed
ing days have been assigned to con-
sideration of rates on various raw
materials and their products. 1t is
expected the carriers will be given
a period for rebuttal evidence and
that oral argument from all parties
concerned will be taken in concluding
the hearing.
Evening star., 1921-12-22

greater importance to the shipping
public than the measure of the rate
itself.
If the proposed reduction were al
lowed to become effective, the COM
mission said. competing mines in
southern Ohio. Kentucky and TenneS-
see would be unable to continue oper-
alton and mines In Pennsylvania.
West Virginia. Kentucky and Tennes-
see would also be affected by undue
preference involved in the Ford rates.
Today's denial OF cuts on the Ford
owned road is the first which the com
mission has made. Other reductions
asked for by Mr.. Ford since he OBJ
taine dcontrol of the carrier have been
allowed.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
FORD DENIED REQUEST
TO REDUCE RAIL RATES
Interstate Commerce Commission
Holds Cut Would Be Discrimina-
ton Against Mining Territory.

Request of the Detroit. Toledo and
Ironton railroad. owned by Henry
Ford, to reduce its interstate rates on
coal was denied by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today.
The commission based its action on
the ground that reduction in rates on
coal would constitute a discrimination
against other mining territory, prod
ucts of which are sold in Toledo, De-
troit and other cities along the line
of the Ford-owned railroad.
In its decision, the commission said
the railroad is financially able to
make the reduction. but "a proper re-
lationShip between competitive
groups, particularly on such d COM
modify as coal, is in many respects Of
Evening star., 1921-12-22
EXECUTION PROBE HALTED

The Senate committee Investigating
the charges of Senator Watson of
Georgia, Of illegal executions in the
American expeditionary forces, ad-
journed yesterday until January 4,
owing to the failure of a number of
witnesses, previously subpoenaed. to
appear new batch of nine wit
nesses has been ordered to appear on
that date.
The committee is considering what
action it will take on those witnesses
who have been duly subpoenaed, and
have indicated that will not answer
the summons.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
WAR FINANCE BOARD
| ACTS ON MILLIONS DAILY

The War Finance Corporation is
| doing business at the rate of several
| million dollars a day, according to
] the annual report of 1T organization
| submitted today to & ngress
Calling attention to the fact that
! it's powers for financing agricultural
| credit relief were not broadened until
! last August, the corporation declared
! that it had perfected it's organization
| of credit agencies in various sections
| of the country. and by the latter part
, of October it's machinery, both in
| Washington and in the field, was
completed.
| "Within the past few weeks" the
report said, 1.-The corporation has been
passing upon from forty to fifty ap-
plications daily, ranging in the ag-
gregate from one million to several
million dollars"
In addition to the agricultural
! financing, advances were reported ag-
gregating S51,500,000 on exports. of
! which the largest items were $685.
! 100000 on cotton oil and $11, 100000
on grain.
Called upon to deal with an emer-
gency situation resulting from the
| war, the corporation declared that
| considering the magnitude of the
task, it is felt that noteworthy re-
suits have been achieved"
Entirely aside from the direct
financial aid extended, the corpora
ton asserted it was rendering help
full service from the psychological
point of view.
Evening star., 1921-12-22
Offended Miss Muinea.

From the Boston Transcript.
A fellow who hailed from New,
Guinea .
Was known as an awful young
nuinea.
He SO terribly lacked
Good judgment and tact
He tod a sweet girl she was skuiuea .
Evening star., 1921-12-22
Sponsored BY Marshall Field e Co., of I

Bud Holders,
Relish Dishes,
Mustard Jars,
Waste Baskets,
Eggs Sets,
Table Lamps,
Boudoir Lamps,
Floor Lamps,
Silk Lamp Shades,
Candle Shades,
Sheffield Silver.
Relish.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
HAS COLORADO FOUND
The Answer il Found In the Straight
forward Statemnt OF Colo -.
RADIO Resident.
THE SAME?

We have been reading week after
week in the local press Of Snyder
citizens who have been rid OF distress
ing kidney and bladder troubles by
Doan's Kidney Pills, and we have Of
ten wondered whether the same high
opinion of this medicine is to be
found in our neighboring towns.
This frank and earnest statement by
a well-known and respected resident
OF Colorado will set this doubt at rest
C. d. Daggett, retired stockman,
Colorado, Texas, says; Several years
ago was troubled with my bladder,
which caused me to get up often
during the night. l can gladly say
that Doan's helped me whole lot
and take pleasure in recommend
ing them TO anybody suffering with
their kidneys or bladder"
60c. at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
INSCRIPTION ROCK"
COR "EL MORR0.")
Ramah, N. NJ, Aug. 2I,2l,

Ramah, n. NJ, Aug. 2l,21.
The people of Inscription Rock OF
El MORO. community gathered al
the Rock ON the 21st Of August,
1921, for picnic which had been
planned. the week before.
Although this country is very
thinly settled. there were fifty-one
children and adults present.
AT noon lunch. which the peo-
pie had brought. was spread in the
camp house, which is provided by
the government.
Services were held in the after
noon at 2 p. m. by Rev. j. !. Adams
after services the Inscription Rock
was inspected by those who were in
terested in seeing the sights. Some
went 10 the top OF the Rock" 20
see the old ruins which are very
wonderful.
Everyone seemed To enjoy them
selves altho the sky was clouded and
il rained a bit. Z
Anyone passing in this vicinity
would do well to visit the sights az
dorded by Inscription Rock.
For the benefit of those who are
interested in this part OF New Meg
leo, l will tell some OF the Country
and crops. This country is very
mountainous, the mountains being
covered with red cedar, spruce pine,
white cedar, juniper, pine, and pin
on. which bears the pinon nuts.
The crops are looking fine in spite
OF the fact that we had no rain IN
till about the first OF July. But we
have had plenty since. Apples, corn,
wheat. oats. all kinds Of garden
truck. and spuds, do awfully good,
and in fact almost anything will
grow here, besides cotton as the
seasons are very short.
II begins showing here. usually in
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

the month Of October, and continues
until May
We have no school as yet, for this
is a new country, but we hope TO
have one soon. Neither have We a
church, but services are held twice
month, first at one home and
then at another.
There are plenty OF good land 10
be taken up all around here.
Clemmye Jones.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Man is timid and apologize; he
does not say II think" i am but
quotes some saint or sage. He is
ashamed before the blade of grass or
the blowing rose. These roses under
my window make no reference to
former roses or To better ones; they
the for what they are; they exist
with today. There is no time to it.
But man postpones or remembers:
he does not live in the present, but
with reverted eyes lAments the past,
or. needless of the riches that sur
round him. stands on tiptoe to pos
sess the future He cannot. be happy
and strong until he too lives with ma
ture In the present, above time
Emerson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
How's This Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot b'
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
ave years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. eSpening the fol-
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions. go.
After YOU have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you viii see
yrent Improvement in your genera AZ
health Start taking Hairs Catarrh Medl.
cine al once and ret rid Of eathrrh. seno
for testimonials. free.
r ! CuENEY q co. Toledo. Ohio.
sold Nv oil Druggists. TIC.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
Junior &. f. AT Presbyterian Churcl

Junior &. r. at Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Sept. IL, 5 p. m.
Subject: What we may learn from
the birds.
Leader: Charlie Ben Shell.
Song, prayer, song.
Scripture. Matt. 6:25-27. Prayer.
We learn trustfu.ness. Ps. S4:3,
Grady Ferguson.
Gods care OF us, Matt. 10:29-31,
Vernell Grantham.
Worry is useless, Phil. 4:6, Adele
Baugh.
Reading, Doris Buchanan.
A lesson on wisdom. Ps. 104:16-17
| Cecil Rhodes.
lesson on our possibility, Gen
1-26. supra Bertram.
A lesson on JOY, Ps. 1O4:12-13,
Jams King.
Song. 4 nest of Memory Gems.
Contest, Closing Prayer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
State OF Ohio. City of Toledo.

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo.
Lucas County. %.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
10 senior partner OF the firm OF j.. j.
Cheney 4 Co. doing business In the CITY
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said hrm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day OF December.
A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEAeON,
(seaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine IL taken In
ternaliy and acts through the Blood ON
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System. Send
for testimonials. free.
FJ. CHENEY a. CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. &c.
Halle Family Pills for constipation
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
Rally Day.

Epworth League Program. Sept.
IL, 1921, 7:16 p. m.
Voluntary, Musician.
Song.
Scripture Reading, Matt 6:7-13.
Mary Strayhorn.
Scripture Lesson, Romans 1928.
Ruby Stokes.
Song.
Subject; Thy will be done with our
minds.
Talk by leader.
His will is done by training our
minds, Ellen BULGE Johnson.
His will is done by keeping our
minds free from evil thinking. Agnes
May.
Reading Lucille Brumley.
His will is done by filling our
minds with the Good. Willie Fern
Curry.
His will is done by using our minds
in his service. Oma Ruth Elkins.
Announcements.
Song, "On To Victory.
Benediction.
Next Sunday is Rally Day. Every
Epworth Lacquer come to League
and bring some one with you. Every
body is welcome.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
Birth Record.

Berry Edmonds and wife, Sept. 2
a boy.
Lawrence w. Campbell and wife
Sept. 2, girl.
Floyd (Sid) Bruton and wife, Sept.
o, a boy.
Thomas Leath Higginbotham and
wife, Sept 4, a girl.
Clifford G winn and wife, Sept. 2
a boy.
A. l.. Burford and wife, Sept. ]
a girl.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Bill Brown. who works for Mr.. w.
W. Nelson OF the ranch. visited our
office Friday and had the Signal go
10 his father, J. 5. Brown. at Goa
homa. Mr. Brown was at one time
a resident of the Camp Springs COM
munity.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Rev. A. Z. Leach. Ct Westbrook,
was business visitor in the city
Tuesday. BRO. Leach stepped in on
us while here and said howdy. Said
he had read the Signal for 20 years
and that he wanted it TO continue
TO come: 20. 80. a. 49,.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

There is no organization that has
made greater strides, and established
itself as a real permanent benefit,
more than the Parent Teachers Asso-
citation. Snyder has splendid Asso-
citation which has done good work
and no doubt is in better working
order now than ever before.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Just received car Schuttler Was-
ms in regulars, farm trucks and iron
wheels, at reduced prices. A few IL
foot Ledbetter Cotton Beds at s2S 90.
hold a bale Of cotton. ]. Monroe. l4c
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Jas. r. we'ch of Wichita Falls
came in Wednesday and is looking
after his business interests in Sour
ry county. "t
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Fritz X. Smith and family left
Wednesday morning for their home
at Snyder after visit here with
brother and sisters, Ben +. Smith,
Miss Elizabeth Smith and Mrs. w. r.
Stone.-Lockney Beacon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W, II. Taylor, OF Sour
~ county, have been here for the
past several days visiting at the
homes OF thir son, j. V. Taylor, and
daughter, Mrs. c. II. Wescott, east
OF town. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were
among the early settlers of this coun-
Seminole Sentinel.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

NJ. L. Dickerson of Arlington is
here visiting Mr.. Tawater, and look
ing into the cotton situation with a
prospect OF locating at Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
Marriage License.

Dewey Faison and Miss Dena VIM
Dewey Tanner and Miss Zula
Cruickshanks.
Frank Drables and Marya Basks
tMexicans.)
Ernest Ford and Miss Willie
Clanton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Miss Susie HAMLET left for srv-
ing. Texas, where she will be a teach
err Of Latin and History in the High
school at that place.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. w W Hamilton and
Walla Fish accompanied Miss Opa!
Wick To Sweetwater Sunday, were
she took the train for her home at
Valentine.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Clyde Roren, Cashier First State
Bank Fluvanna, WAS here Monday.
Monday vas Labor. Day and the
banks all closed. .., .".:
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Miss Daisy Smith OF Knox City
was here Sunday visiting her bro
Their. Mr.. Smith OF the Snyder
Garage.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Capitol Station, Austin, 9-6-21
Dear Pals:
guess I'm due you about this
much. Send il on. Regards TO the
bunch and the Devil too.
c. r. LOCKHART.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Hutto of Abilene
are visiting Mrs. j. p. Morgan and
Miss Zula Scoggins.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Fresh Pecan Valley Pea Nut But
ter and pure South Texas Honey, al
ways on hand. Ralston Grocery Co 3
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Il. w. Clark have re-
turned 10 Fort Worth after spending
the summer on their ranch.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Misses Zada and Veda Maxwell
have gone to Sweetwater to enter up
on their duties as teachers in the
Public Schools OF that place.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Miss Opal Wick, who spent the
summer with her aunts, Mrs. {. c,
Higgins and Mrs. W. w. Hamilton.
left Sunday for her home at NhIen-
tine
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

The Ladies Choral Club will be
organized with Mrs. Hamilton ac-
companist and Miss Riley director
on arrival OF music.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mrs. Geo Paxton and Mrs. o. II.
Cooper OF Abilene are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy +. Paxton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mrs. Nelson Dunn, who has b en-
visiting her parents at Pittsburg, re-
turned home Sunday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Adams Of
Stamford We're here Sunday the
guests OF the formers brother, Mr..
Lon Adams. and wife,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

DR.. j. T. Wh,tmore has returned
from Hermleigh and has established
his office at Stinson Drug Store.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr. II. L. Davis. OF the Matthew'S
Davis Co., is in St. Louis this week
buying goods for the fall business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mrs. Kate wilmeth, has returned
from Mineral Wells where she has
been visiting her. home folks
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

J. A. Hill OF the local telephone
Company spent a weeks vacation in
Dallas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

W O. Trigg went to Brentwood
Tuesday on business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

J. c. Darwood of Gail has returned
to Snyder for the benefit OF the
school
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
Notice 10 Ford Garage Patrons.

On and after octoer list, we will
c,ose our books and will have no
charge accounts after that date. Let
all take notice and be governed ac-
cordingly. 10
JOE sTRAYHORN.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

W. r. Sumruld was a pleasant Wis
itor at the Signal office Saturday. He
has our thanks for subscription.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Hugh Taylor has sold his rome in
Northeast snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Miss Leona Russell is the CUES
OF Miss Marie Palmer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Horace Gotten is visiting at Lub-
book thia week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Morrow are WIS.,
iting for few days at Stamford.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

See the assortment OF MALLORY
hats. Baagh d Webb.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

j. ID. Norris and family have NOV
ed to Amarillo.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Crockett OF
Lorenza are here visiting their daugh
ter. Mrs Myrtle Ledlow.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Subscribe for the Signal. $50.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

We prepare your Abstracts OF land
Titles.
BoREN & ERWIN,
Northwest Corner Court House.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Insurance OF every kind.
BOREN & ERWIN,
Northwest Corner Court House
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

We write a first class Life Insur-
ance policy. Let us explain IL TO you.
BOREN G. ERWIN.
Northwest Corner Court House.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

When you want Notary Work or
Legal Instruments drawn, come TO
BoREt & ERWIN.
Northwest Corner Court House.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

Fire Insurance is very important,
more especially at this season OF the
year. We represent the strongest Old
Line Insurance Companies in the
world
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09
BOREN & ERWIN.

Northwest Corner Court House
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-09-09

We prepare your Abstracts OF land
Titles.
BOREN & ERWIN,
Northwest Corner Court House
Insurance OF every kind.
BOREN & ERWIN,
Northwest Corner Court House
When you want Notary Work or
Legal Instruments drawn, come TO
BoREt & ERWIN.
Northwest Corner Court House.
We write a first class Life Insur-
ance policy Let us explain II to you.
BOREN G. ERWIN.
Northwest Corner Court House.
Fire Insurance is very important,
more especially at this season OF the
year. We represent the strongest Old
Line Insurance Companies in the
world.
BOREN & ERWIN.
Northwest Corner Court House.
Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Crockett OF
Lorenza are here visiting their daugh
ter. Mrs Myrtle Ledlow.
Misses Zada and Veda Maxwell
have gone to Sweetwater to enter up
on their duties as teachers in the
Public Schools OF that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Adams OF
Stamford We're here Sunday the
guests OF the formers brother. Mr..
Lon Adams. and wife.
Mrs. Geo Paxton and Mrs. o. II.
Cooper OF Abilene are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy +. Paxton.
Mr. and Mrs. II. w. Clark have re-
turned 10 Fort Worth after spending
the summer on their ranch.
Hugh Taylor has sold his rome in
Northeast snyder.
W. O. Trigg went to Brentwood
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno Hutto of Abilene
are visiting Mrs. J. =. Morgan and
Miss Zula Scoggins.
Licking Valley courier., 1921-10-06

Advertising Representativehe American Press
Licking Valley courier., 1921-10-06

yore knittln', and spend the day WI
me. Good luck to ye, Babe, when ye
go back to the city"
When they were within hundred
yards Of their cabin home beside the
river, Granny Heck said to her son,
whose mind seemed lnordmntely busy;
"Who dye reckon killed Black
Adam, the hound dawg O. Torment,
BY, darlin'?"
"I'm a-lOOkin f0' rain today" very
quietly said BY Heck,
II aXed you, sonny hoy" the witch
like old woman went on, "who did you
reckon killed Black Adam2"
"The's rain in the air." as though he
had not heard, "Ef II don't ruin to-
day, it'll shore rain tonight"
"Now looliy herel" snapped Granny
Heck. 81 said who did you think
killed Adam Bnll?"
BY Heck did not smile, nor d,d he
frown. "Ef II don't rain today nor to-
night" he drawlcd, "it'l shore rain
tomorrer. tell We, mother, the's rain
In the air"
"By. By. Ye dadblamed ldjit +
protested the old woman vehcmenlly
"Now yuu answer me what II was
Licking Valley courier., 1921-10-06
axed We I"
Prri9hf by Dovblodo/ PoQe 6 c

uAtu yC'
Said Samuel Heck, unperturbed:
"Grandpap Moreland still has to
take his old gray cat down off O. the
front po'ch roof every mornin' Of his
life. Jim Littleford's wifes sons
grandpa's son-in-law is named Jim
LittlefOrd. Abner Moreland's got a
old speckled oxen AT amt got but one
good eye. Isaac Littleford talks
through his nose. Little Tom More
lands paps old coon dawg ketched a
big, pore 'possum last night with one
foot gone whar it had been gnawed
off in a trap. Babe Littlcford's got to
be the hel-roarin'es purtiest gyurl in
the world. Bill Dale he said man
who'd say 'eyther' and 'neyther' in
place O. 'eether and 'neether' would
part his hair in the middle and wear
bow on the back O. his hat and rib
bon In his onderclO'es. Maw?"
"Whut"
lie me ak ye question:" with a
mock solemnity that was ultra-ridicu-
lous. "Please don't try to joke WI
me, yore pore hongry che-ild Nav,
hawnest to goodness, will We tell me
the truth?"
Hopeful, she bent toward him. 90
course, honey boy, III tell ye the truth.
What 1t is, darlin'T
He whispered it: NAV, don't de-
ceive me. What was my maiden
nameP"
Granny Heck became so angry that
she trembled. To her, baffled curiosity
was but little better than torture.
T wish l may drap dead right here
In my tracks," she declared shrllly
"ef git you q dadslatted bite to eat
ontel you gi' me sensible answer
Who, said, dang 1t all, did you think
|, was killed Black Adam, the hound
dawg o puggatory?"
"Don't talk so internal loud, moth
err" and BY Heck smiled pale smile
81 don't think who killed Black Adam
know who killed Black Adam. But
igod, 1t needn't to worry Bill Dali
none Git this here, mother dear
whoever 1t was done 1t shore ain
a-goin' to let nary hair in Bill Dalet
head suffer fo' ltw
One of old Granny Heck's bony fin
gers shot out toward her son like
weapon.
at was you, By!" she accused. II
was you killed Black Adam Ball Nov
own up to me, son, and I'll bake y
some cawnbread with aigs and hawg
renderin's In 1t. Wasn't 1t you tha
done ltY"
BY Heck looked toward some fieec
white clouds that were sailing slowly
like ships Of silver and pearl in
sunny cerulean sell, over the rugge
crest of the majestic Big pine.
"The's rain In the air." he drawlet
EFF 1t don't rain today, it'll rain t
night; and eff 1t don't rain tOnigh
it'll rain tomorrer. Yeuh; the's raj
In the air, mother, as shore as dan
nit."