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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-05

THERE is no sUrer proof that West Nr-
gina isl On the high way 10 greater Indus
ts.al prosperity, than the signs OF pros
perity man sted hy the press OF the
state. Weekly payers are springing up
where formerly there were no papers
other veekle5 axe growing into dailies
sll others are charging their pages, i'm
proving tb,.r news, ald furnishing their
patrons heater anl haudsoner journals.
The press is part of the people. 1
builds OPP their prosperity snd suffers 10
their diversity The West Virginia press
has bad no mean part in bringing about
Yves. yagnn'5 present industrial boom,
and deserves all the good thiagsltaa
have fien TO its lot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-05

w. II. HAILER. Auotioneer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-05

THE crime re,1ri in West Virginia
during Che month of August was an ap-
plllioc ole. no fewer than ten MURDER
aui many lesser ohsnses we've committed,
and only 10 a few instances have Che GRIM
ia1l been a2prshsniod. West NTginiA's
good name will saIsr if this risiag tide Of
c-niusl..y is no. s3ol checked Ii the
authorities are to1 rem.ss 30 perform thsir
duties properly. on aroused public ssati-
ment should c)npe, tasn 90 do justice
Yves. Virgins is not lawl,-s State; iis
c.a1snsar rot laS-breakers. and few
criminals should not De allowed to bring
i-cedt u-o1 the law abiding
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-05

We have ever presided over. You must see
these goods, whether you buy or not and II Will
give US great pleasure 10 have everybody exam
inc, handle and price these bargains so thatthey
may be convinced OF our ability 10 make prices
on bes. quality Of goods the Ike Of which is I'M
prececented Watch for the Fall opening OF
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
SBuRY.

Farmers have begun haying. New
stocked pieces are good, but old mead
ows are light.
Arson Storey of Chicago is spending a
few days in town. He is the guest of
Samuel Pierce.
Capt. 5. III. Kelley reports very inter-
esting time at the reunion of the 9th
regiment at Burlington last week.
A valuable horse, belonging to Rev.
Mr.. Wiley of Chittenden, got loose from
his stall and fell through pitching hole
in the barn floor at Silver lake last week
and broke its neck.
There was large congregation at the
Silver Lake meeting last Sunday, and the
services were very interesting. Rev.
William Mcdonald of Boston preached in
the morning, and Rev. c. r. Hawley of
Brandon in the afternoon. 1t has been
one of the best meetings ever held at the
Lake house.
The school in district No. l, taught by
Miss Jessie Beaudry, closed June II, af-
ter very successful term. Following
are the names of scholars having no tar
dy or absent marks: Adolphus Trudo,
Willie Wood, Ezra Wood, Benny VIM
nett, Isaac Wimmett, Dora Jones, Alice
Wimmett, Abby Trudo, Lena German
and Sarah Baker. Eugene Baker, An
drew Baker and Julia Wimmett were abb
sent one day each. A school picnic was
held in NJ. NJ. Doud's grove Friday after
noon, and was a very enjoyable affair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
WHITING.

The strawberry and ice cream festival
at the Baptist parsonage, last Friday
evening, was financially success.
Mrs. Hattie (Foster) Truorgy of Leom-
mister, Mass, with her little daughter is
home and expects to stay several weeks.
Chldrens day exercises will be held at
the Baptist church next Sunday evening.
July |. A pleasant time is anticipated.
All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Fosterare spending
some weeks. visiting friends and relatives
in the Adirondacks, and at the same time
are gaining in health and strength.
From our regular correspondent.
Miss Fannie B. Newell is with T. G..
Farr's people.
Miss Kate Hubbard closed pleasant
term of school in district No. 2 on Fri
day.
S. III. Rawson and wife have been to
Schroon to attend a reunion of natives of
that town.
Miss Ardie Kelsey has returned from a
visit to Burlington and vicinity, where
she spent several weeks.
A. A. Pond shipped from this station
to Boston on Friday morning last 20
CALVES that weighed 200 lbs. each.
Z. C. Stevens of the firm of Swan Il
Co.. jobbers of sugar and molasses, was
in town last week on a visit TO his wife's
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Par
ker.
On the evening of July the Whiting
comet band will give at the town hall an
entertainment consisting of vocal and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
WEYBRIDOE.

Mrs Sampson is gradually falling.
g. ii. Sprigg went to Boston this
week.
Farmers are just beginning having a
little and are looking for better weather.
No grinding can be done at the prist
UNI Vi any amount, on account of break
III the dam, until the water is higher in
the creek. Meal and feed are Kent on
hand for sale. y"
Presiding Elder Webster preached a
very fine and acceptable sermon last
sunday to good congregation at the
NJ. r. church. He is much liked bare
tie also spoke in the evening at the same
place.
School district No. 3 elected for the
ensuing year: moderator, NJ. y. Baker:
clerk, u. W. Cobb: prudential committee.
NJ. +. Sprague, NJ. n. Baker. F. T.
warner collector, II. \. Boes: treasur-
err W. ). Newton: auditors j. 5. Cole.
w. Z. Sturtevant, |. j. Twitchell. A
tax OF 10 cents was voted.
The Ladies' Aid society of tbe NJ l.
church Will give an ice cream festival ON
trlday evening, July >, at the residence of
a. D. STOW. Literary exercises and music.
vocal and instrumental. will be given and
no pains spared to make it a pleasant
occasion. The ample grounds around
MI. slows residence Will afford ali
needed opportunity for all who may favor
lheln with their presence to enjoy them
selves All are cordially invited to be
present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
A New DEPARTURE IN GRAIN AND GRASS
CUTTING MACHINERY.
The Deerinu.

one Western manufacturer, who anticipates
a demand of the New England farmer for i'm.
proved Western machines, has opened a per.
manent Branch House at so So. Market street,
Boston, with warehouses on Commercial and
Central wharves.
Their success since they have come to New
England indicates revolution in the grain
and grass cutting trade.
VIM. Deering ~ Co.'S general agent, Mr..
Pierce, tells us that VIM. Deering & Co. would
have been in New England years before they
came, had 1t not been tor the general low
prices established there for their class OF
goods. He claims that their machines cost so
much more to manufacture that it would be
ruinous to put them on the market at the low
figures some other machines are selling for.
Their introduction in New England has been
simply wonderful Their sales in 1850 in this
territory did not exceed ten machines, and
these machines were sold from New York
State; VIM. Deering at that time not being
represented in any way in New England In
1857 they put on the New England market 6s2
machines; last year they sold in the same
territory nearly $500 machines; and their gen.
eral agent tells us they already have in New
England about 400 machines Tor this seasons
trade, and will no doubt sell upwards OF 5000
machines here the coming season providing
he can get them from the factory.
The factory Is already holdina hoo,, b,s or
ders on account ot shor,oao ~, eo,toin s;.as
VIM Deeripg & 70 turnish aooh and go,
nan in their employ two books: one, "Field
Observations on Irvine R,nders am, paon
tho o,har ..Ei,,, o,so,.,.o -, NJ.
ers ;" and a small clause IN tho ins,,rctio,,s %
follows .xnloins itse1t.
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nected with our maobtnos howa1,or ,,,t,i,,,, -
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vi "inoui's vi guy h'nie vi nature hecoru
carefully any diif1cuty that you have in doing
successful work in any kind of grain or era -
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vi y" any sio"''' hen'ion any 'hihS tl't
o,'. you ." ns pecuh"i aho ho'Apie
aDU"' 'he oiAi"s Vi 'he 'i"oni'e' 10 not
iaii ~ mention eNery pre"h"se, however
s.sh'' not speaNiis III general TERMS Out
give 'ne NUMBER oi cases that come under
your ooserNa'ioil' an" the speclai cause IN
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
CORNWALL.

Mrs. Agnes Graham of Putnam, n. y,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W.
NJ. Easton, the past week.
Work has been commenced on ID. F.
Austin's new house, which will replace
the one destroyed by fire last April.
Mr.. Doud of New Haven, accompanied
by his granddaughter, Miss Minnie
Doud, visited friends in town last week.
The click of the moving machine is
once more heard, although on account of
the wet weather very few of the farmers
have been able to finish hoeing.
The selectmen have called a special
meeting of the voters at the town hall at
2 o'clock p. M, Tuesday, July 2, to take
action regarding the Fair bridge, which
is in an unsafe condition.
At school meeting in district No. Z,
the 25th inst, the following officers were
elected: |. L. Hamblin, moderator; A. w.
Foote, clerk X. Easton, prudential COM
mittee; +. f. Foote, collector; |. l..
Hamblin, treasurer; E. A. Lee, auditor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
NEW HAVEN.

The Glee club are doing good work.
The Aid society met with Mrs. Halleck
Squier on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Eaton are visiting
relatives in Massachusetts.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mack are quietly
domiciled in their former home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wright returned
on Saturday from weeks visit in Fair
fax.
Joseph Lafountaine is in luck. He re-
ceives pension of IS month, and $500
back pay.
We learn that II. ID. Hoflnagle has
been secured as principal of the academy
for the coming year.
Charles Billings, who has the master
Grafton at the coming commencement,
was a graduate of Beeman academy.
A week or so since Slas d. Doud lost
eight sheep, which were killed by dogs,
and four others were badly injured. They
were mostly yearling ewes. 3Ta
Miss Carrie Mason, eldest daughter of
a. j. Mason, a teacher in the Gore dis
trict for several terms, gave party for
her pupils at the close of the term at her
home.
Alonzo Phelps received visit from
his brother and wife last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison Phelps of Fair Haven.
The latter is a sister of Rev. Mr.. Bos-
worth of Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28

Mr.. Dexter of Cleveland has returned to
his home. Mr.. Haskell accompanied him
as far as Albany.
The onion maggot is making bad work
in some of the onion fields. In some
places the crop is nearly ruined.
Peculiar weather. as usual Not many
have commenced their haying on that
account. We had hard rain Wednesday
afternoon.
Cora Bingham. of the Middlebury
Graded school, Hattie Hamilton and Mat
tie Field, teachers, are at their homes
enjoying a rest from their labors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
RIPTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Stow were pre-
sented last Sunday morning with a boy
weighing II pounds and two ounces.
The school in district No. 3, taught by
Miss May Halnon, closed last Friday
with appropriate exercises. Those hav-
ing no absent marks were Bertha Cush-
man, Matte Douglass, Hannah Hodges,
Rachel Hodges, Jennie Hodges. Rose
Hodges, Henry Hodges; absent only on
account of sickness Stella Cushman,
Bernice Cushman; not tardy - Ethel
Brown, Stella Cushman, Bernce Cush-
man, Bertha Cushman, Matte Douglass,
Hannah Hodges, Rachel Hodges, Jennie
Hodges, Rose Hodgas, Grace Narney.
Harry Varney, Charlie Boyle and Henry
Hodges.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
ROCHESTER,.

o. L. Marvin is building horse barn,
L. b. Marvin doing the work.
Julius Woods and wife arrived home
on Friday, after spending several weeks
in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Saturday, while Henry Harvey was
driving from Stockbridge, and when near
the Upper farm, his horse dropped dead.
Miss Eula Campbell of North Adams,
Mass, and Miss Kate Campbell of New
York city arrived in town Friday night
for few weeks visit with friends.
Next Sunday will be observed as Chill
drens day at the Universalist church.
The cantata, Barbara's Dream, will be
presented by the children of the Sunday
school; also short sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. j. =. Marvin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
HANCOCK.

Mrs. Ryan has brother and two sis
tiers visiting here.
Mrs. Emily Clark has hen that it will
be hard to beat, it having laid two quite
large eggs, the last measuring SO by in.
A. A. Wilson is quite indisposed. Mrs.
Wilson and daughter left Thursday of
last week for visit to their old home in
New York State.
Miss Lillian Rhodes closed the summer
term of school with an exhibition, which
was quite enjoyable, but it did not escape
the usual feature that graces all public
gatherings in this place, noise.
The following are the officers for the
ensuing year in the NJ. E. Sunday school /;
superintendent G. A. Taylor; assistant,
l.. w. Whittier; secretary, Miss Gertie
Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. w. II. Harlow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
EAST MiDDLEBURY.

Examinations are being held in the
school, which closes on Friday for the
vacation.
Mrs. c. F. Eddy and little son, who
spent the sumer here in her old home
with her parents last summer, goes on
the 2Sth to Onset Bay for the season.
At the school meeting Tuesday night
change was made in the prudential
committee, possibly securing as good a
man for the place as the one that has
given such general satisfaction for the
past two years. The apparent i'm
proved condition of our school speaks
volumes for S. G. Tisdale as committee.
Quite pleasant company gathered at
the home of Mrs. Z. A. Bradley on the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
BRISTOL,

AT the annual school meeting, on Tues
day, DR.. E. NJ. Kent was chosen moder-
ator and w. w. Needham clerk. The
treasurer's report showed that the re-
ceipts for the past year were S5542.73,
and the expenditures S273l.47. A tax of
40 cents on the dollar was voted to defray
the expenses of the ensuing year. E. NJ.
Kent. Il. S. Drake and w. W. Rider were
chosen as members of the prudential CON-
mittee for one, two and three years res
pectively' E. j. Bristol was elected tres
urer, L. E. Grover, collector and A. A.
Dean, auditor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
SAOREHAM.

Miss Maria Ward of New York city is
in town for visit.
Mr. and Mrs. c. n. North and Bessie
went to Schroon on pleasure excursion
last week.
Mrs. Seldom Walker of Bridport is
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell,
for few days.
Mrs. w. w. Moore started Mon
day for jamestown, n. Y, where she
will visit her daughter, Mrs. James Num-
ford.
We are inclined to drive little faster
since the famous horse, Gillig, owned by
w. w. Moore, won such laurels last
week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28

goth inst it being the anniversary of the
S5th birthday of Mrs. Mary Champlin
and the 4Sth of Mrs. Bradley. The gift
of silver cake basket from the company
was the occasion of n pleasant surprise
to Mrs. Bradley. A number of gentlemen
were invited for the evening and "a social
game of drive whist made success of
the very enjoyable birthday party.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
BROOksvlLLE.

Mr.. Loren Richards is sick.
Willie Whittemore and Henry Bost-
wick have gone to Johnsonyille to work
in an axe factory.
The Belden's Falls pulp mill started
work the oath, and it is hoped by the
men employed there that it will be kept
going. The new press has bothered some
or it would have run more steadily.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28

instrumental music and the farce ssGen-
tlemen of the Jury. Admission. Is
cents. The organization deserves the
hearty support of the community. 1t is
expected the Ladies' Aid'socety will fur
nish ice cream and cake.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-06-28
WEST CORNWALL,

Miss Sarah Wooster of Charlotte has
lately visited her relatives in town.
DR.. Parker goes to Middlebury to care
for DR.. Smiths practice while he is in
Minneapolis.
School meeting passed off quietly, the
old board of officers being nearly all put
again in office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11

took his breakfast. He and the colonel
dined ct 1.-The Club" but it was not the
sort of club men boast of belonging to.
They called it the "Club" because they
did not want to call it by its right name.
The cooking was excellent, for its pa
irons were all judges of good eating, and
the proprietor knew that to keep them he
must cater to their palates as well as to
their love of high play.
John Hurlstone was a born epicure,
and the kitchen of ''The Club" was quite
as much of a temptation to him as its
gaming tables, though he was pretty
lucky at cards, for he had a cool head
and a quick eye. Col Mortimer won
much more money, however. That he
was card sharper John did not suspect
at this time, but he knew very well that
he was professional gambler, and that
the Mutual Dividend Mining company
was one of the biggest games he ever
played. The offices of this company were
in Pine street, near Broadway, and they
were fitted up as luxuriously as 'The
Club" In the latter establishment Col
Mortimer was silent partner. The min
ing company's offices were furnished in
the heaviest black walnut (that wood was
the fashion them, and the furniture and
partitions were made of the same ma
terial and pattern. The company's mono
gram was carved in the chairs and over
the mantel piece, it was ground in the
glass and worked in the door mat.
There was a whole suite of Offices
one outside for the clerks, private one
for Col. Mortimer, with Presidents
Room engraved on the nickel door
plate, another for the Secretary" John
Hurlstone and large room, with long
table down the middle fanked by mas
sive chairs, for the Directors" A por
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
NOTICE TO MILL-owNERs AND M1LLERs

We have located our Mr. Joseph w. Viii
son in Salt Lake City to represent US in
Utah. He will be found to be a thoroughly
practical miller, and competent consult
ing engineer in all matters relating to mill
ing or mill machinery. He will make con-
tracts for complete mill plants, or overhaul
Burr mills, to the roller system. Also
make prices on all special machinery in our
line, including steam engines, boilers and
steam plant fixtures generally
Mill men are invited to visit and care
fully inspect the mills built by us-under
Mr.. Wilson's supervision-atP Provo, Span
ish Fork and Fountain Green. Our rolls
may also be seen in operation at the Pioneer
Roller mills, and ]. M. Letter & Com
pany's mills, Salt Lake City.
Mr.. Wilson's postoffice address is Lock
Box 952. When not out of the city on bust
ness, he will be found at the Valley house.
GREAT WESTERN MIRO. Co.
Mill Builders and Furnishers, Leaven-
worth, Kansas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
A WOman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were under
mined and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of US bottle
of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and was so much relieved on taxing
first dose that she slept all night and with
one bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus
write w. G. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N.
C.-Get a free trial bottle at A. G. Smith 8,
Co.'s drug store 2
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
Shiloh,s ConsumptIon Cure.

No. l. This is beyond question the most
successful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, a few doses invariably cure the worst
cases OF Cough, Group, and Bronchitis,
while it's wonderful success in the cure of
Consumption is without parallel in the
history of medicine. Since it's first dis
covery it has been sold on guarantee, a
test which no other medicine can stand. If
you have a Cough we earnestly ask you to
try it. Price 10 cents, 50 cents, and 81. If
your Lungs are sore, Chest or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by A. G.
Smith & Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
GREAT REDUCTION IN BOYS CLOTHING

Remember that our boys clothing sale
commences on the 1st of August and con-
tinues till September 1st. All suits will be
reduced 20 per cent, and the purchaser of a
suit will receive a fine pocket knife.
| THE WALKER Bros. Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
CoALl COAL, COAL!

The celebrated Rock Springs nut coal
price s., 90 per ton, at yard $3.50 delivered.
Also Rock Springs, Red Canon, Weber and
Pleasant Valley lump and slack coal. Sold
by the Union Pacific coal agency at bed
rock prices.
C.E. WANTLAND, Agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11

This story was commenced in THE SUNDAY
Herald July 18th Back numbers can be OBJ
tanned at this office.
ITO BE CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
TAKEN BY SIEGE.
The Story of Young Journalists Expert
ences in Nero York

Copyright Iippincot Philadelphia, Published tf
Special Arrangement through Association
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CHAPTER x.

John gave him
his address. He
had a gorgeous
suite of rooms
uptown, W he re
he lodged and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11
HOW's
Your Liver?

Is the Oriental salutation,
knowing that good health
cannot exist without a
healthy Liver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bow
els are sluggish and con-
stipated, the food lies
in the stomach undi-
gested, poisoning the
blood; frequent headache
ensues; a feeling of lassi-
tude, dependency and
nervousness indicate how
the whole system is de-
ranged. Simmons Liver
Regulator has been the
means of restoring more
people to health and
happiness by giving them
a healthy Liver than any
agency known on earth.
It acts with extraor-
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NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.
Asageneral family remedy for Dyspepsia
Torpid Liver, Constipation, etc. hardly
ever use anything else, and have never
been disappointed in the effect produced;
it seems to be almost perfect cure for all
diseases of the Stomach and Bowels.
w. ]. MCELRoY, Macon ca.
ONLY GENUINE
Has our 2 Stamp in red on front Wrapper.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11

USH'S
Fl I S t
meeting
with his
brother
in New
Y o T K
was not
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-08-11

"Why don't you take your money
while the luck is with your" said Rush.
SIT will do better than that. I'll leave
it there and show you" But the luck
did not last very long, and before the
evening was over John had lost $500.
''Pn have my revenge tomorrow
night" said he, good naturally, "and
win it all back and more, too"
Rush looked at his watch. 1t was 9
o'clock, and he felt ashamed of himself
for having come from the presence Of
Helen Knowlton to spend the evening in
such place. He knew that she de-
tested anything like fastness in man,
and that she would be thoroughly dis
gusted if she knew that he was spending
an evening in the company Of gamblers,
for he realized now that 1.-THE Club" was
nothing more nor less than gaming
house. He noticed with pain Johns
familiarity with the place, and put it all
down to the corrupting influence of Col.
Mortimer, so loath was he to think that
John could go unled among such men.
Rush had no maudlin sentiment on the
subject; it was not from any religious
scruples that he disliked gambling, but
because of what he knew of its hurtful-
ness. The victims he looked upon with
pity and the victimizers with disgust.
John was in fair way of being ruined,
but Rush knew there was no use in
speaking to him on the subject. He
would not get angry and fly into pas
sion. but he would laugh good naturally