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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
PYTH|ANS SECURE
MAGICIAN MACEWAN
Black Prince Lodge Adds Pine Num-
Der to Anniversary Program

The committee having in charge the
arrangements for the big vaudcViiie
show scheduled 10 take place next
Monday evening, February Il, at
Pythian Castle. Chapline street at
Twcnty-scvcnth, under the. auspices OF
Black Prince lodge. No. 10 knights OF
Pythias celebrating the Fifty-scventh
anniversary Of the order. and Washing
toms birthday. arc pleased to announce
that they have been successful in secur-
ing the services Of Mr.. Wilfred Mac
Evan. master magician and illusionist.
Mr.. Mac Evan, Wheeling boy, Is
professional magician and is at present
touring the country with his own COM
panv. As luck would have 1t h. finishes
an engagement in Pennsylvania Satu--
day night and happened To have an open
date for Monday evening. the twenty
first. after which he leaves for missouri.
Tho appearan OF Mr.. Mac Evan. to-
ecthcr with Master Richard Lee Beck.
Of Bridgcrort, O.. the champion boy rifle
shot Of the world, gives the public an
idea Of the classy vaudeviIl" MACK
Prince lodge will stage. There Will be
no admission charged. II is 20 be-
desirable rntcrtainmc for conGenial
and desirable people. Come, bring you:
friends. Two other acts to no an
nounccd later will be stars in their par
ticular class.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
. HON, ELMER HkUGH
Former state Senator Prominently Men
toned for state Road Commission

Hon Elmer HouGh of Wellshurg was
a prominent business visitor to the city
yesterday. Mr. Hough is very frequent
" mentioned as 4 possible appointcG OF
Governor Morgan FOR position on III"
State Road Commission. Mr.. Hough has
given a great deal. OF study to West
NirEinia's roads. lie was president of
the State Automobile assertion for a
number Of years and was author Of on"
Of tho first road laws passed by IN"
state AZ a member Of IA" state S"na'"
he acquired a very wide acquaintance
With the public men Of the stat" and
gjnia. Mr.. lIouGh is a man OF very
considerable" means. retired from ac-
tive business. but s;iil IN tho prime q!
life. and his friends fool that h" Is o.
prcialy equipped and iitt"d I" give caro-.
ful and effective att"urion to the impor-
tant work Of the State Road commission.
To an Intelligence reporter Mr.. IouSh
said
The subject has hcCp mentioned 10
mo n number Of times. have not d.
cidcd t. hr a candidate for IN" place.
but If rendered tho appointment. l WILL
undoubtedly. consider it with fnvor. TIL"
during tho next few years will hC Of
vital interest 10 the peopl" Of West Viz
ginia. and I know Of No position in which
a man could render better publ" scr
vice. or h. Of moro valu" to his fol-
low citizens than TO be on this commits
sion"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
BUSINESS MEN CONDEMN
THE GROSS SALES TAX
stnia Manufacturers Association.

giria Manufacturers Association.
Charles r. Rates. Wheeling Milling &
Grain Company.
Milton MCCnlloch. Ohio county.
John 4. Moore. Warwood Tool 60.
l.. VI. ROdehaugh. Ohio Generator Co
II. NJ. Weir. Wrirton Steel Co.
II. y. Westfall. LaBclle Iron Works.
T. j. Hanna Wcirton steel co.
James Paul.. Eagle Manufacturing Co.
t. ". letters National Exchange Bank
John &. Palmer. Secretary Harvey
Paper 60.
\. Il. Paxton, Hazcl-AtlaS Glass Co.
Or. John l.. pickrr, Wheeling. W. Va
n +. Brady. HnzsS-AtluS Glass 90.
j. T.. Phillips. Hazcl-Atlas Glass Co.
John J. Wori. NJ. Marsh & Con.
r. T.. Hcncman, t. Kalbttzer Packing
Co.
VIA. J. RraddoclS. Wheeling Bronze
CaStins; Go.
J. H. MaG"c. Merchant K Evans Co
J. W. Mil,ard, Wheeling Bronze Cast
!nS 60.
W. J. Kirk. Fol;arsbcc Eros. Co
clyde =. Law. Cen. AZ. Northwestern
Mutual LII" Co.
Robert HazlHtt. Dollar Savings &
Trust Co.
u. 4 Burt. Wheeling steel Corporation
Frank waterhousc. j. II. Mcrriman x
Co.
W. X. Abbott. Wheeling Steel r"rpo-
ration
II t. Hazlc:l. Howard H8zlctt & Son.
J. l.. Mend;,l. =. G"org" 90.
W. &. Jacob. Eagle Manufacturing Co.
T.. II. George. =. George Co.
J. Ness Porter. G;lohr Brick Co.
4. ". Peterson. Warwood Tool co.
e f. jackson. Warwick china Co.
IT. G. Ogden. Wheeling Ncwslntclll-
gcnccr Go.
H. r.: FirlN. Wheeling Mold & Fdy. Co.
J. NJ SANDERS. [. 5. stamping Co.
Everett r Moore. Lawyer. Mounds
willie. W. Va.
Malcolmm r. Rricc, Wheeling Register.
II. \. Ebb"rt. Trimblc & Lutz Supply
Co.
e. J. Hunter. Wheeling Steel & Iron co.
{. H. BIumcnauer. Jefferson Glass 60.
. rdw. J. Schaub. CNnntral UilaSS Works.
Herman l.. hrbcnZ, Mcdonnell Bon n
Barrel Go.
\. A. cain. pdul .. Fey mann GO.
J. Il MrCrum. Paul q. Rcynann Co.
Roy e. Darby. Ott-Heiskcll Co.
s. W. Fault. Wheeling Stamping CO.
Wright HuGuS. Lawyer. Wheeling.
w r OTTO Wh"einG, ". Va.
t. L.. Hutchinson. MoundsvillO. W. Va.
VIM. !. Jones. Corrugated FIBER
EoN Co
II r. RNhrcns. Sterling Products Go,
i. \. Bloch Bloch Bros Tobacco Co.
L. Montgomery. L. $. Corrugated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
FLAT FAILURE
IN BUSINESS
Still Caught PRO and thS 0wzsxG Ws10
Afraid to Gail Department

Here's an interesting story. which II
IS best to relate without giving names.
4 young man of foreign birth. who
worked in the mills in this city. re-
Gently concluded TO go to his home
town in an adjoining state, and remain
there until the mills again went into
full operation.
He concluded to put in his time maxi
ing. moonshine whiskey, and thought he
could make few dollars selling the
stuff So he bought a still and the nee.
essary paraphernalia and shipped IL
to his home.
Yesterday he reappeared in Wheel.
ing.
well. did you make a fortune. SAM"
he was asked
Fortune. nothin'." he answered. Y
started that blamed still to work and
tho moonshinc or something or other
caught fire. We fought the fire with
buckets Of water and finally some one
who saw the smoke coming out OF the
room, turned in an alarm.
a real bell alarm.
Not Il still alarm.
We beard tho department coming
and VIC knew what would happen to us
il we were found thSn with tho still
So jumped the backfence and caught
a train for Wheeling. -.
when does the mill openr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
RIVER NEWS

\ stage of II feet. inches &C water
and falling. was registered late last eve
ming at the local wharf.
The steamer Leroy arrived at O'Clock
last evening and viii lrav" at : 80
o'clock this morning for New Malta
moraS.
The steamer Liberty will arrive at
noon today from Pittsburgh and leave
several hours later for rOmcroy. O.
The General Wood Will arrive mt :
o'clock this morning from Pittsburgh
md will leave several hours later for
Cincinnati. q.
The General Beach will leave PITS
hurgh Thursday aftrrn"un at O'clock
arriving here on Friday on her way to
P.rkCrSburT.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
PURITAN PICTURES
At HIGH SCHOOL
Daughters Of American Revolution
Entertain students

Tho Daughters Of the American kcNo-
luton provided an entertainment al inc
Wheeling High school yesterday, wh''h
consisted Of StcrcoptiCnn scenes 81 carry
American life. under the ttlc "Fh" fu'-
itans in the New World" ThfS" PIC
lures wcr" very appropriate AT this tim'
because tn" people OF tn" United states
arc celebrating the t"rCcnt"narN. "r inc
three hundrcdth anniversary IF the land
ing "f the Pilgrims.
\ large number % the members OF th'S
organization attended. and were repre-
scented on tho platform by Mrs. Paul q.
Rcymann. who gave IA short talk about
each Of the scenes as they were shown
The ladies who are member, of this or
Eaniza alton deserve great credit for the
part they play in tho dcvclopmCnt or inc
Younger generation and Il IL hoped they
continue the excellent work
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
WILL DEDICATE MISSION
BUILDING ON SUNDAY

The mission building OF the Eoney's
Point United Presbyterian CHURCH at
Mine No ). near Roney's Point. will be
dedicated Sunday afternoon at ; o'clock.
An interesting program has he"n ar
ranged. Miss Louise Bullard has been
appointed as the home mission worker
by the hoard OF missions Of Pittsburgh.
The coal company has donated the
building for the mission. DIR. J. w.
Beckett. pastor. will deliver the dcG'-
catory sermon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
COUNTY COURT
Marriage Licenses


Harry u. ShCaner, 81, Nilkinsburg,
Ia. and Catherine HcrGcnrocder, q,
Bloomfield. Ia.
Carl Palmer 90. Wheeling. and Flor
encr +. Knock. 80. Wheeling.
William l.. Flanagan. %. Gormania,
". Va. and Elizabeth V. Gtlgard, 20.
Elm Grove.
Clarence /. Garland. -. Cleveland,
and Lea Gapska, -. Cleveland.
Fiduciary
Della e. .ickCr appointed cIecutriX
will OF the late Albert &. Ackcr. Bond
$500.
II. g. JcncSler, appointco admnstra-
tor Of the estate Of the late Louise Goet-
u. Bond 5000.
Frank r. Dowlcr. appointed adminstra-
tor Of the estate Of the late Aristcidcs
NJ. rraras Bond $1,000.
Deeds Recorded
Joseph Handlan. a 5 administrator and
in his own interest to William klcmm
and wife. Property in Overlook, Con-
sid"ra ton $40.
Rucmma Mist to Rachael Hannah.
Property in Ritchic district Conside-a-
tior SO.
Albert Rush and wife 20 Amelia Otto.
Property in Triadclphia district. Con-
sidrrarion $40.
C. W. rctticord and vito 10 ". I.
Reid. proIc rty n Philadelphia district
Consideration so.
Security Trust company as trustee to
g. W. TcttIrord. Property in Triadci-
phia district consideration $40.
Nora Mirharis and husband To Robert
and John Campb"ll. Property in GrcGgs-
viIlc. Consideration $40.
Joseph Handlan ms trusto" and in his
owr. right Ia Catherine klcmm. Proper
" in 0vcrbrook. Consideration SIN.
George L. Ero and VIII" 10 Nellie +.
Crow. Property in Triadclphia district.
CnnsidCrat on $40.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
PROPOSED REVENUE MEASURE
sEvERELY CRITICIZED SE-
PORE MANUFACTURERS.
LARGELY ATTENDED MEETING OF
aus1Nss MEN HELD YEsrER-
DAY AFTERNOON.
RELIEVE THAT THE GROSS SALES
TAX WOULD BE HURTFUL AND
Is ESSENTIALLY UNJUST.

An interesting and important meeting
OF the local members of the state Man
ufacturers Association was held ycSter-
day afternoon at the Fort Henry Club,
Luncheon was served. and business
meeting followed. participated in by 4
large number OF manufacturers and
other representatives Of business inter-
eSts President J. J. Holloway presided.
and Secretary Guy Prtchard gave the
details Of plans for the meeting OF the
State Association ct Charleston. IN Feb
ruary - and IS. He urged In" presence
OF !arsr. delegation from this end Of
the state. and from those present. some
ahir;y or forty made reservations to at
tend the meeting II is expected that
two special cars Will carry the panhan-
do delegation 10 Charleston.
Against Gross Sales Tax.
At the conclusion of IA" routin" huS'-
ness. 4 general discussion was ;ndulGed
in with references to the proposed gross
sales tax. and also tn" proposed ttN"S
upon destructive industries. The gross
sales iaN WAS most severely criticized
by all tho speakers present. Among
those who took part IN the discussion
were Hon. Everett Moor" and Hon. {. r.
Hutchinson. members &c the house or
delegates from Marshall county,' STATE
Senator's J. N"S Porter and J. \. Bloch.
from this senatorial district. and Hon.
". r. OTTO, Milton \. M"Colloch. Wright
HusuS and Harry Weiss. members "t
the house of delegates from OH" Coun-
~ Features OF Ia" gross sales tax
were explained. and also discussed by
McSSrS. 4 w Paul. !. r. Weir. ~ Weir
ton. Chairman Holloway Mr.. II e. pG-
den and others The expression % "P'n-
ION was unanimous against the proposed
sales tax. Secretary PriChar'i stated
no found that among business men gem
orally in tho industrial section % tn"
state. and also among farmers. IN" SEN
timent against the proposed tax was
overwhelming and growing. III" be-
Ucvcd that If the sentiment against the
gross sales tax WAS properly organized,
II would be im7osSib" [" pass any such
legislation. Among those present at the
meeting we're
J. J holloway. president West Nt7-
stnia Manufacturers Association
J. q. Prichard. Secretary West Viz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
SUITS ARE ORDERED

Judge l.. NJ. hidl"man Yesterday In
circuit court nrdar'd handed down an
o-,ic- Huthur:HinE COMMIT SSioncr Of
SChooi Lands l.. !. mckinley /" enter
suits in rhan"cry against Ell" NJ. Cain.
Onward NorCh"-Sc. l.. i. AEn"w. VIII
liam Si"kl"r. Mary Slrki"r. Maud NJ
S"hauA. pulynn $ Mahon"y and Will
Liam Marshall. Tho suits Ar" 10 recover
lands purchased At sal" for delinquent
taV"S.
Tn" suits were also iilcd fo!owcinE
the ni.nS at the order.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
THONER AND DOWLER
Announce They Are Candidates for H.
election to Council.

Two members Of the present city
council. yesterday announced they will
bc in The race for election at the primar
election in May. being the first two to
secure petitions from City Clerk Homer
e. Crago. Trcy were Mayor T. r.
Thorer and {. II. Dowlcr. Mr. Dowlef
is serving at present as councilman-at-
large and Mr. Dowlcr is from the Ninth
ward.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
CALL TRUCK CASES
city's Fight to Save Streets Comes Up
In Circuit Court

number Of cases t:rlcd city of
Wheeling against local truck operators
arc schcdu!rd To BE- called in circuit
,.nur, today after being p""hing Scv"res
and il is stated tn" cases Will
ALI hr dropped after III" recent ruling OF
the state supreme court. The defendants
wc-c charged with Overlooking their
trucks. and appealed 10 the supreme
court after being fined in local courts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
HOLSTE|N SALE

Thursday at II O'Clock Will begin the
sale Of a carload Of HOlStein cattle.
which was purchased some time ago.
The sal" will he conducted at tho Band :
farm on Short creek. Luncheon Will be
served to all those attending by the
| aides Aid Society of the Short Creek
NJ. T.. church. Mrs. W. r. North, in
charge. T.. VI. Hunter county agent vii .
have charge Of the sale.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
TRUCK CASES WILL
Be HEARD TODAY

Two cases arH set for hearing today
he fore Squire j. w. kindi"b"rg"r being
Titled the state of West Virginia w.
Frank ConStanZa and NJ. {. Mlii"r' IN"
defendants being charged with over
loading by Ex-senator Sol Whltc' OF INC
state good roads commission.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
p1soRDERLIEs FINED.

James Sheets and James Weber were
in police court yesterday morning. being
charged by Mrs. Wun Lung Wan. wife
Of the proprietor Of a Chop-sury joint at
1l2l Market street, with being dirordcr-
~. Judge john :. Ritz assessed them
s. and costs each.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
CANTATA SUNDAY

The Canta;a. The Daughter OF
airuS" b. Staincr. will he given sun
day at $50 p. m. AZ ST. Matthew's l.. t.,
church. Among the singers will hc
Howard NcSbitt Mrs. Elsa g. puea.
John O'Connor and David Crawford.
Paul 4. Bcymcr is directing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
500 AND 6 MONTHS
doldie Good Gets stR Sentence fog
Carrying Revolver.

GoIdic Good. arrested several days
ago. on Il suspicious character charge by
Detective West. was given a hearing
yesterday afternoon before Squire r. G.
Hobbs on a charge of pistol toting. He
was fined 800 and costs and sentenced
To- SIX months in the county Jail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
DAY OF PRAYER

Friday Will hc day &C prayer for
members Of tho United Presbyterian
church at Roucys Point. Tho services
will begin al II n. III. and continue
throughout tho day. Mrs NJ. J. Orr
will preside.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
BUY WHARF BOAT

Earl Dunn, OF Martins Ferry. and
Capt. Jake MaChrtan2. of New Mdta-
moras. have purchased the New Mata-
moras wharf boat from Brown Brothers.
Capt. Machctanz has left his post as
mate on the Liberty TO take charge OF.
the wharf hOat.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
STOPPED COUGH AFTER rNFLUFNzA

want to say that Folcy'S Honey and
Tar is the best cough medicine | ever
tried" writes f.. q. MCnowcl. :. +. -. !.
EoX 1la. Arlington, Tenn MY son had
Influenza He had the worst kind of
cough and tried everything, hut moth
ing did any good. God sent mo a friend
Iwith Fuicy's Honey and Tao. and his
rough was better the next day and in
two days oh had no cough nj all" Fo-
lcy'S Honey and Tar stops harsh, rack
ing coughs: cases whc"zy breathing. L;
is effective. yet pleasant 10 take. Sod
everywhere
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
TAKES new POSITION

g. l.. Bauer has resigned his position
with the Miller Rubber Company and
accepted position with tn" Standard
Mills Company Of New York. Mr.. Bauer
will take up his new duties !mmrdl-
atrlS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
srRoEHmANN BAKING COMPANY
Divides It's Capital stock Into Preferred
and Common Shares.

Ty a charter registered with County
Clerk J. W. Wells. Yesterday from sec
rotary Houston -. Young. tho capital
stock Of the Str"Ohmann Baking COM
pany has been changed. Tho chang"
was made AZ Il recent meeting of stock
holders.
Heretofore tn" capital stock has EcSn
10000 shares at 500 par value. per
share, but now there are 1000 shares Of
common stock and 1000 shares. Of pre-
fCrrrd stock. ut the sam" par value. Tho
preferred SharS arc In II" not-vOtAhlr
and to be redeemed at $40 at tn" end Of
five years
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
SELECT PASTOR TONIGHT

The pulpit committee If tn" ""nEr"ga-
,inH of the Second United Presbyterian
church nr"ts tonight to nam" a success
sor "a? Rev. Ira q. MCcrcary. formerly
pastor. who has been called 10 near
pittsburgh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
$4,000 IMPROVEMENT

Edgar YounGinECr, Inl Twelfth street.
applied yesterday for city permit To
raise and make additions to his homo. to
cost $1,000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
TAKEN TO 1FEU1ENVILLE

Malhon Jackson. OF Steubenyille.
wanted on a non-supDort charge, was
arrested Yesterday by Detective William
West here. He was taken back homo
last evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16

\ meeting of the Father and Sons
banquet committee will be- held this
evering at 100 o'clock at Boy Scout
headquarters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16
BOY SCOUT NOTES

Tho sixth session OF the scoutmastcrs
training school was held last evening
and was we'll attended. DR.. A. ]. Har-
ness talked.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-16

Flbcr BOX Co.
Harry A. Weiss. Wheeling. ". Va.
Leo J. LaFlam. field secretary West
Virginia Manufacturers Association.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-03-14
i 4 / { 4
: Din visa scslarilor.

aitceva.
IN gradinita aceea intram 81,
drept sd va spun, cd iilcepusem Sd
invat..
Trecuse asa cam vre-o trei sap
tamani.
l0tr'una din dimineti, cind nici
wise llu era sd ma dpytept, aua
aga aevea pc prea cinstitul ''toes
''tocs' in uya si:
- 'Nep0ate ma, scnala-te".
Eu, ca de obirei:
- Acus, bunicslt,lle, acts, si
ti'asei plapama peste cap.
Da Ia nye din nou: ''toc. toe,
toe, !" Neposte ma, scoala-te.
Si en-:
- 'sAcuy. bunicutule, acuS's.
In sflryit n 'avm incotr'o si mi
sculai. Ma imbracai sf eyii afara
]
Hi, xic eu, saiil cd stunt som.
noros, saal ca bunicu gresit 81
m a sculat prea de dimincata, cd
vedeam eu ca nici literile nu le
puteam ceti bine. 81 apoi sd fl zis
cd era nor; nici att.
Dupa vre-un ceas vazui pc blu.
nicu ca sc duce spre odaia mea,
M ma putui rabda. 81 zisei din
gradinita:
= Da nu ma mai scalasi odat;i
bunicutule?
FL Sc uita lung:
Nu, nepoate, acu veniam
nu vezi? abba m am dat JOS din
pat.
= Ei, dar ca II am visat Ca ma
speriasem de atita tocanit. $tism
ca nam 'visat, dar tacui.
A doua ri, ce sa vezi, din nou
''Toc, toe, toc... nepoate ma,
scOala-te".
Somnoros zisei 81 eu cum ma
1nvatasem:
= Acusi, bunicutule, acusi. Oar
par r'ca mi Sc facuse frica.
- Asta numai bunicu MI fu.
Imi facui cruce 81 ma virii sub
plapoma; la usa mai tocani nitcl
81 apoi 1nceta, dar n 'auzii de loc
pasi, carl rsa ma iinisteasca. Gitvs
timp statui asa, fara sa rasuflu;
Mr la urma incepui sa rid:
- Sa stii ca-si bate joe cine-va,
pote Marin al lui Gorn0ava, ca e1
site ca ma scoala bllnicu dis de
ydimineata...
hi lasA, :daea-i asa. Cind veni
bunicu ii spusei. FL prialse sd
rida:
- Pc unde vrei sd vina Marin
cind portiie sunt inchise bine 81
pc deasupra ulucilor (mgradelei
sirma a.. 4. la vezi sa nu fl visat
Tacui. lar in gindul meu: 'lasi
ca 10 fac Gu fui''
Seara hlai un ciomag bun 81
pusei linga usa. Dimineata incepu
din nou. Ma dadui jos din pat s.
m 'apropiai de usa. Imi luai cura'
giul 81 rasucii inject cheia, dsl
auzii un fel de filfait care mi
facu sd incremenesc de spaima..
Stunt 'fIelele"
Pima VENT bunicul, am dir
DAFT intr una ca n toiul iernii..
Asta numai Wis nu mai era.
Ii spusei 81 lui 81 el statu putin
ne ginduri, 81 mai uita Ia mine
la usa 81 in toate partiie, si la
incepu sa sc gindeasca cam ce .
fl fost ala:
& 'Toc, toe. Nepoate, ma
scoala-te'' 81 pc urma Nil! f1lF
ca 81 cum ar Fl avut aripi 81 sd n,
vezi pc nimeni, neam!
Oar dupa putin timp zfmb
lara.
-s sa stii ca am 81 prinz e
''ielele''
Catre seara veni Ia mine:
Hei, nepoate Sd stii Cd i
noaptea asia ma>eulc en- cu tine.
am sa Trinz ielcle. u
Asa a facut. Dimincata di
nou:
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