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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

AUGUSTA. JAM Is, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be
given before the Judiciary Committee in their com
mittee room, follows:
On "Wednesday, Jan. 2sth, 1885, at 2.30 p. NJ. Pc
tition in favor of a reformatorv for women.
ON January -, on bill relative to the employ
ment of labor, Ten Hour Law. &c
The regular meetings of the Judiciary Committee
will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 30 T.
NJ.
Hearing on petition for superior Court Tor ARGOS
took County, February 3, 1885 at 2 30 7. NJ
Feb 3d. at z. NJ, on order to change the
State election from september November. ON a
bill to regulate the erection of posts and lines for the
purposes of electricity
Feb. 4th at , +. NJ on bill to amend Chap. SO,
Sect of the Rev ised Statutes relating to marriage
and its solemnZati0n.
Feb at p. NJ, on bill establishing State
Board of Health. On petition OF the county CON-
missioners of Piscataquis county for authority to
make a loan.
Feb. 6, at 2 p. NJ, on petition for authority to
remove bodies from Brownvllle buring ground.
c. Z. LITTLEFIELD. Secy. Jud Com.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Legislative Notice.

AUGUSTA, Me, January 81, 1885.
The Committee on RAILROADS, Telegraphs and Ex-
pres hereby gives notice that public hearings will
be held as follows
On the following bills: "An act to confirm and
make valid the organiZa ion of the MensOn Railroad
and to authorize the extention of the same;'' can
act to amend Chap. 54 o. Private Laws of 1871, en-
titled AN act to Incorporate the Penobscot and Lake
Megantic Railroad Company as amended by Chap.
Is Of the Private Laws" the hearing to be held in
Representatives Hall on Wednesday, January 2sth,
1885, at z L. VI.
On the following bills "An act to incorporate
the Dirigo Telegraph Company" can act to in.
corporate the Boston and Maine Express Company; y
IAN act TO Incorporate the Maine Telephone and
Telegraph Company" hearing to be held at the
c'nmittee-room on Wednesday, February 18th. 1855,
t2P. VI.
Gro T. Suw,tt Soc,v of Committae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Anil portant Discovery.

The most important Discovery is that which
brings the most good to the greatest number.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health
and save life, and is priceless boon to the
afflicted. Not only does it positively cure
Consumption, but Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis.
Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections of
the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. If you
doubt this, get Trial Bottle Free, at Devine
& Coughlns Drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Another Life Saved.

About two years ago, prominent citizen
of Chicago was told by his physicians that he
must die. They said his system was so de-
bilitated that there wasnothing left to build
on. He made up his mind to try "new
departure" He got some of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" and took it &C.
cording to directions, He began to improve
at once. He kept up the treatment for some
months, and is to-day well man. He say
the Discovery" saved his life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28

The United States government. on the
death of the wife of General Grant, is to
come into the possession of the swords
and medals, paintings, bronzes. portraits.
commissions, addresses. and objects OF
value and of art presented by various
governments to the ex-President. The
papers necessary to secure this DISPOSE
ton of the mementoes have been signed
by Mrs. Grant and William H. Wander
bilt, and this disposition of thep has her
hearty approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
The Irish papers generally denounce
severely the last dynamite outrage.

The probable choice of the New York
republicans tor a candidate for governor
this year, is exciting much attention out
side that State. Minister Morton. ex-Gov-
Cornell, Congressman Hiscock and
Wadsworth and Attorney General Russell.
are mentioned as strong candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Legislative Notices.
Fisheries AND GAME.

. AUGUSTA, Jan, q, 1875.
Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be
given before the committee on Fisheries and Game
In its committee Thursday, Jan. 49, at Z
O'clock on all petitions for repeal of close time on
Holsters. On petition for the protection of Holsters
Bagaduce river, and other petitions relating to
smelts On petition of the town of Woolwich for
protec ion of alewives.
Also, on February 5th, at ? p NJ, on all petitions
relating to any change in the game laws
+. A. GooGtNs Sec'y Com GA Fish's and Game.
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Legislative Hearing.

No'ice is hereby given that the Committee on Ag-
ricurure will give public hearing at Room No. Is,
in Tie State House, Thur sday, Feb. r. to all those
interested in the manufacture and sale of oeomarga
rine
f.. f. PARKHURST, j. II. COMINS,
Chairman. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Committee Notice.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing will
be held before the Committee on Legal Affairs in
the Senate Chamber, as follows;
On Tuesday. Feb. Bird, 1885, al , Z. NJ, House or
der: "EXpediency of reimbuysipg persons drafted
under the CONSUMPTION OF July. 1862 the paid by
them personally, either for substitutes commu-
taton to exempt them therefrom."
c. NJ. STEARNS,
d&wtfebi Sec. Com. Oh Legal Affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Committee Notice.

Notice is hereby given that n public hearing will
be given by the Committee State Lands and State
Roads in the room of the State Land Agent, Thurs
day the 10Th inst. at r. NJ, in regard to the road
from Shirley Mills to the Forks of the Kennebec
River
PHILIP WILSON. Cbairmen.
T. II. PHAIR,
II. G. GOODWIN. Sec'y Com. State Lands and State
Roads
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
State Of Maine.
SENATE CHAMBER,

SENATE CHAMBER,
AUGUSTA, Jan 10, 1885.
No ice is hereby given that hares 4. Wilson and
A. Smith of Bangor, have petitioned the Legislature
for the right to navigate Pushaw Pond for the term
OF ten years, and hearing will be had said petit
ton before the Committee of Interior Waters, in the
State House at Augusta, Tuesday, the Sd day of Feb
ruary, 1885, at O'Clock F. NJ. and that this notice
be published in the Daily Kennebec Journal and
Bangor Daily Wing AMI Courier two successive
weeks. Per order OF the Committee.
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Legislative Notices.

On Wednesday, Jan. 2s, 1885, at T. ", on the
matter of Industrial School for Girls.
On Wednesday, Jan. %, 1885, at p. NJ, on petit.
tion for aid TO Mattanawc>Ok Academy.
On Wednesday, jan ~, 1885, at 3 O'Clock Z. NJ, a
hearing upon the matter Of uniformity of text books
in the public schools of the State.
J.P. HA\EY,
Sec Com. on Education,
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NOTICE..

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, !
AUGUSTA. Jan. Is, 1855.
| Notice is hereby given that the time for the Re.
ception of Petitions fer Private and Special Legisa.
ton ~ been limited by the Legislature to January
! 81, next. NICHOLAS FES ENDEN,
| janled2w Clerk of House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Court Street Laundry

Lancaster House,, Carriage way Court Plsosi sn5
Of Court House. If more convenient ola nnsn. Hair
customers can leave work with G Can sbeul for
Dresser, Cor. Court ami state Thankf sdiItses iof
ont Of door drying, to merit their
future Respectfully, o. N. ianiodf
Augusta, Me-, Jan. 10, 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Committee Notice.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing will
be given by the Committee on Ways and Bridges, in
the State House at Augusta, Wednesday, 4th inst,
at p. NJ. in regard to amending special law of 1879
relating to building bridge from North Haven to
Burnt Island, in the County of Knox.
0. w. FREEMAN.
Sec. Com WAYS and Bridges
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Legislative Notice.
CHANGE OF NAME.

CHANGE OF NAME.
Notice is hereby given that hearing will be given
on Tuesday next, at O'Clock 7. NJ, at Room IL, on
the petit ion OF Charles Dudley for change of name
Also, AT same time, or petition for by Frances
Ellen Hamor. JAMES NUTTING,
Secretary of Committee.
Augusta, Jan. %, 1855. jan2sdiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Committee Notice.

Notice lie hereby given that hearing will be had
before the Committee on Insane Hospital on the pc
tition of Mrs. l.. &. Pencil in Room No. IL, on
Thursday at O'Clock p NJ.
Perorder of David II Cole. Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
CLAIMS.

Until further notice the Committee on Claims will
meet in Committee Room No. IL, on Wednesday of
each week, at 2 O'Clock Z. NJ.
OTIS kALER,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Pensions

The Committee on Pensions will meet on Wedncs
days, at ? O'Clock L. NJ, in senate Chamber.
l. NJ b BEAEcE' chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Comn,ittee on Change of Names

The Committee on Change of Names will meet al
Committee Room No Il, on Tuesdays, at O'Clock
7. NJ, until further notice.
f. K. BAILEY, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Daily Keunehet 5oarnal.
Augusta. Wednesday Morning. Jan. 90.
Committee Notices.
A0ricuHure.

Agriculture.
The Committee on Agriculture will meet in Room
No. Is, on Tuesdays, at O'Clock P. VI.
4. +. PARKHURST, ch;,.r
A. G. WHITTIER,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Vans and Bridges

The Committee on Ways and Bridges will meet il
Roo q No. 10, on Wednesdays. at O'Clock 7. NJ.
STEPHEN 4. ME-. Cbairmen.
ISAAC +. MALLErT, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Mercantile Affairs and Insurance.

The Committee on Mercantile Affairs and Insur
ance will meet Wednesdays Of each week, at 2S
T. NJ, in Senate Chamber.
JOHN L. CUTLER, Cbairmen.
HIRAM II. FOGG, I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
MiittarY Affairs.

The Committee on Military Affairs will meet in thu
Adjutant Generals Office, Tuesdays, at 7 NJ.
A +. NICKERSON, ch,;.,,,
w. W. WHITMARSH, ''"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Insane Hospital.

Until further notice, the Committee on Insane
Hospital will meet IN Committee Room No. IL, on
Thursday OF each week, AT O'Clock Z. NJ.
Per Order of Committee.
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TOaG1es

The Committee Towns will meet at Committee
RooIa No. Il, on Wednesdays, at 2 O'Clock Z. NJ.
w.. ID. ROAk, iCha;r,,ar
}. II. STILLING>, IMAM ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
State Lands and State Roads.

SLtJLt LfL7LtIS UFtU IJLtttt ItUIUo.
The Commute on State Lands and State Roads
will meet at the Room of the State Land Agent, on
Wednesdays, at O'Clock T. VI.
rH I pa NILSSON chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
State Prison.

Notice is hereby given that public hearing will
be given before the Comuittee on State Prison, at
the Stat House, on wednesday, February !, at z
o'clock L. VI. ). W. JUNKINS,
Sec. Com. on State Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
Counties

Tho Committee on Counties will meet in the Sen
ate Chamber on Tuesdays at 2 O'Clock 7. NJ.
q. 7. BRAGDON, choir.n
FRANKLIN ADAMS,
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'anutactureS.

The Committee on Manufac' ures will meet at Room
No. II, on Tuesdays at : O'Clock Z. NJ.
IRA ii. FOSS, 0""'' "'
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.
Tuesday. Jan. 81,

TUESDAY, Jan. Il.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Allen Of Augusta.
Papers from the House disposed of in con-
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Indian Affairs.

The Committee Indian Affairs will meet in
Room No. ~ every Wednesday evening at O'Clock
until further notice.
j. X. MEARS, iC,o;ruon
S. ii. RODlCk,
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BaHb;S nnS Bal1bia0,

The Committee on Banks and Banking will meet
on Wednesdays of each week, at O'Clock L. NJ, in
Senate Chamber.
). :. MARBLE. tC,,;.
N + HOUSTON, Nh"h'"'"
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Fisheries and Game.

The Commute on Fisheries and Game will meet
at the Agricultural Room, on Thursdays, at O'Clock
p NJ
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EdUcatiOH

The Committee on Education will meet at the
room of the state Supt. OF Schools, on wednesdays,
at 2.30 O'Clock T.. Vi.
s MUEL LIBBEY, Chairman
q. ". ANDREWS, "'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28

Until further notice, the Committee on Legal At
fairs will meet at two O'Clock 7. NJ, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, in the room adj ,ccnt to the room occu-
pied by the Judiciary Committee.
A. NJ. SPEAR,
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Mines md MiNinQ.

The Committee on Mines and Mining will meet in
the Senate Chamber NJ O'Clock T.. NJ, Friday, Jan
%.
c. G s :. G G1RRiWITN' Chairmen.
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Interior Waters.

The Committee Interior Waters will meet in
Room 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays at O'Clock z. NJ,
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Commerce..

COMMITTEE Commerce will meet at their Com
mittee Room, No. II, Thursday, at O'Clock p. N.
S. II. ALLEN toho,r,no,
j. =. ELLIOTT N""'ii""'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-28

Railroads, Paragraphs and Expresses.
The Committee on Raj roads Tele graphs and Elk.
presses will meet mt their room every Wednesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
G GEGi f W XitI' chuirmen.
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State college Of agriculture md Mechanic
ArtS.
The Committee on State College of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts will meet in the senate Chamber
on Tuesday, Jan 20th, 1885, at O'Clock +. VI.
ASskL /; LuMBEKr' Chairmen
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J.H. KIMBALL. Cbairmen.
Il. +. HINKLEY,
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10 others. of 5. Il. Iceland and % others.
and of VIM. McLain and 90 others, in aid of
the same, which were referred to the Com
mittee on Legal Affairs.
Bv Mr.. Foss of Saco-Petition of the
York County Fish and Game Society and
lao others for the protection of fish in the
rivers in this State whose waters have been
stocked by edible fish also petition of John
L. Y. Nichols and "a others for the protec-
ton of trout in Deep Brook in the city of
Saco, with bill accompanying, which were
referred to the Committee on Fisheries and
Game.
By Mr.. Thaver of DISQUALIFICATION of
A. S. Bangs and 270 others of Watervile for
an appropriation in aid of entertaining the
National Encampment of the G A. R., which
was referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs. Also, bill an act supplementary to
amend chap. $50 of the private and special
laws of 1870. relating to Ticonic Bridge
at Waterville, which was returned to the
Committee on Towns
BY Mr.. Hill of Administration of Cut
Ter Post. G. A r. for an appropriation in aid
OF entertaining the national encampment of
the &. A. R., which was referred to the Com
mlttee on Military Affairs, also petition of L.
W. Marshall ct ais. of Auburn to prohibit
the taking of fish in Taylor Pond, in Auburn
Tor period of five years, which was referred
to the Committee on Fisheries and Game.
BY Mr.. Dickey of For Kent-Resolve in
favor of repurchasing and repairing Fort
Kent, with communication from the Bangor
Historical Society, which, upon motion of
the same gentleman, were laid upon the table
to be printed.
By Mr.. Martel of Lewistoa-Bill an act to
incorporate the Maine Benefit Association,
which was referred to the Committee on
Mercantile Affairs.
BY Mr.. Mattocks of Portland-BilI an act
in relation to Clark & Chaplin Ice Co., which
was referred to the Committee on Interior
Waters. subsequently, on motion of Mr.
Staples of Cape Elizabeth, laid upon the
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until further notice
c. W. SMITH, lchairman
G.. II GILBERT, ''" 'e"'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-17
A Pair of Shoes.

A great naturalist said, "Show me a
scale, I'll draw the fish," Had he been a
shoemaker he might have said, "Show me
shoe, I'll tell the wearer." The sandal
of the Arab, the tiny shoe of the high-bred
woman of China, the wooden dancing shoe
of the Dutch, the high-heeled court slipper,
or the sensible walking shoes of the Eng
lish and Americans, proclaim their nation
ality to the tyro. An amateur might not
readily recognize the characteristics of diff
ferent districts within single nation, but
the practiced designer must know that in
the United States, for instance, your North
erner wants his shoe comfortable, neat and
Stylish the Southerner asks for something
fancy and handsome; the agricultural West
demands solidity, fullness, and an article
stout to break the land for coming popu-
lation. "a pair of shoes" is one of the
most typical products of modern industry
To make them the animal kingdom con-
tributes from the herds roaming on Western
plains or South American pampas, or from
the barnyards near at home; the vegetable,
from dotted groves of hemlock and oak, or
from the great forests still left to us.
Great textile manufactures supply cloth
and thread; mines, furnaces and forges
combine to furnish nails or wire. A hun
dred machines have been invented, one of
which has changed the whole course of
great industry and produced large cities.
Through scores of processes, the A pieces
of pair of shoes require to bring them
together the cooperation of 30 men, women
and children; the division of labor is pur-
sued to the utmost, demanding in turn for
its successful maintenance the dispersion of
product the world over until as result,
you, well-shod reader, can buy for So what
would have cos. your forefather S. As
the reader buys a pair of shoes his next
pair may at the same moment be dodging
the lasso of the cowboy on some far-away
plain, or perhaps be in process of slaughter
at Chicago The perishable beef promptly
reaches the market, and one day soon you
dine from fat, juicy roast, little thinking
as you smack your lips after dinner that
the fine, pliable skin that once protected
the delicate morsel may at some time con-
tribute to your outward comfort. Stranger
things have happened. The skins or hides,
meantime, are salted, and the buyer of
salted hides sends part of them, say, to
Peabody, Mass, to be tanned for upper
leather, and the rest to Central New York,
to be tanned for sole leather.-Hdaper's
| Magazine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-17
How a Taunt Originated.

New Jersey is sometimes jocularly re-
ferred to as foreign country by persons
who do not know the origin of their little
joke. After the downfall of the first
Napoleon, his brother, Joseph, who had
been king of Spain, and his nephew, Prince
Murat, sought refuge in the United States,
bringing with them great wealth. Joseph
tried to induce several States to pass an
act to enable him to hold real estate, but
they all refused Finally the New jersey
legislature granted to him and Prince Murat
the privilege of purchasing land. They
bought a tract at Bordentown, built mag
nifcent dwellings, and fitted them up in
royal style with pictures, sculptures, ETC.
Joseph Bonaparte's residence was the finest
in America. He was liberal with his
money and made many friends. The
Philadelphiaus were envious of the good
fortune of the Jerseymen in securing the
two millionaires, and taunted them with
being "foreigners," and with importing the
king of Spain to rule over them. The
taunt struck and is still repeated by people
who have no idea of how it originated
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-17

me a chance since I got down. [ WASH
always loafer Sir You spoke of my
knowing something about the business, anC
to be sure [ ought, if fifteen years as a
'sorter in the Wisconsin lumber region car
teach man anything Of lumber. Bu
when my wife died I struck off out West
It's been hard luck ever since-and my
little girl-back there with her grand par
ents''-
His voice seemed to fail for weakness
"What have you eaten to-day ?" asked
the other, sharply.
The man answered reluctantly and almost
in tone of apology.
You see, Sir-down there among the
lumber piles-how could II"
John Proctor was a man given more tC
action than speech. He addressed the
man now in clear, decided tones.
ssDo you think you could hold ON to my
back while [ carried you down to the hotel?'
"Why, Sir 1t wouldn't be fit"
@Shut up Put your arms around my
neck
The Office anG bar-room of the hotel, a
pretentious edifce of Eastlake architecture,
held its usual quota of respectable loafers,
when John Proctor entered with the un-
couth figure on his back A gurgle Of
laughter ran through the crowd. The
majority fancied the young lumberman'
brain had been turned by his recent losses,
and that his dementia had taken the form
of violent development of the weakness
with which he had hitherto been accredited
The laughter suddenly ceased when the
young man went straight to the clerk, say
ing, in clear, ringing tones
"Give me the best room you have. This
man, who saved my life last night, is badly
hurt. Some of you, turning to the idlers,
ego at once for the surgeon on the Atchi-
son road,
A dozen men sprang forward to relieve
him of his burden, to help him carry the
poor fellow to comfortable room, where
he was gently laid upon the bed. The
sufferer received these attentions in silence
His dim eyes stared incredulously about
the room and into the kindly faces bending
over him. That anything like this should
happen to him How long would it last
/ Would they let him have one good nights
rest before turning him out again When
once more on the desolate plain, wandering
through sage-bush, mesquite and soap weed,
it would seem like some strange dream.
But what was this +? The stalwart young
lumberman speaking huskily to the doctor:
"And mind, Mclean, do your best.
owe him more than [ can tell you. Put
him in good trim to take the foremanship
of my yard when get stocked up
This silly old vagrant buried his face in
his pillow and wept