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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
Lewiston Journal
VILLAGES THAT LIVE LONG.

A popular subject with essayists Of
to-day is the decline and fall Of New
England life as it was in the times Of
which Mrs. Stowe wrote and to which
many men and women in all parts of
the Union look back with fond regret.
How it may be in Massachusetts and
Connecticut, we in Maine do not see
much Of the decline. We have desert
ed farm-houses, it is true, but many of
them are deserted because their owners
have moved into newer, more elegant
quarters. Occasionally one finds
town that has lost in population, in
wealth and in enterprise, but ottener it
is gain 10 one or all three that is
noticed. Old towns, where the oil
customs and traditions yet hold sway,
old towns that have changed the dreamy
! quiet that succeeded their first youth for
| the rush Of new machinery, new towns
that are coming up as does the typical
western settlement and new towns that
are quietly and steadily growing as did
their predecessors Of Que or two hun
| bred years ago. only with the added
| advantages Of modern machinery AMI
mcthods-we have them all, and pro-
| gress, not retrogression, is the almost
universal tendency
While tile study Of how best TO pro.
mote the revival of the country town il
not so important here as elsewhere yet
| even here an occasional spot where
| such revival is needed shows the need
OF watchfulnes. and that # Maine is TO
! continue 10 live up 10 her motto she
must keep awake and stirring. II is
easier 10 keep house or town from
decay than TO restore it after the rats
aud the moths have once got possession.
Aud machinery that is kept humming
is not in much danger Of suffering from
rust.
No country yet lived and tiouri-he1
without patriotism in its children. and
the same i, true of a town. There is
| many rural town in Maine that seems
10 its sons and daug little nearer
heaven than ary other part Of the
world " hen they leave il, they leave
il with regret ard usually with the
| latent hope that sometime Kind fortune
may send them hack again. II the
! family nest is too small for all the tiedg-
/ mugs one nj least remains - Seep UP
the family name ana 70 keep open
house ~ thanksgiving lays oiten
some OF the wanderers return aft'r
many years. perhaps "dh wealth 70
Hrp onlii mp the OLD place ana
whether uleN come BACK or h"' each
! ctiizFh 81 The place Is always lille
h'"F'r 10 'n' a''>'"' because 81 - r.
eidcnc' here arc "'i'ef Wrce, where
1' >nch 'orhi n'ide ! noticed y g'ts
Without SAYING ""!'h y ihese towns
suffers ieAsi from the exodus 70 the
cities or "ts-" arh'
ITO" /" huiid up '''s 'ocH' pfl'e III
pace : SUBJECT worthy 'i'e s'teh'loh
z. az got citizens. u ! certain mat
many mug e g Strengthen y 4"
( ni.t'lihe '"tl'i ne, 'hF u.s." Hh' 'oh-e
A"' Grah-' meetings eA'h ""rN "f
( union ar" u i wei |" see thAt 'he ne"
/ d.''> not eio"a "u' the GA ou' f"''ei
( '''' =" H. ne 'l'sti''ieu s'ect>' ''i'
I I''''l'>4 e "''1-'s' II o'' :,
f'''F '"nNs = many n" h"-,A""
I N''N'-' ~, ''''ft '"""''' e''''e''''e y !"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
FOR SALE.
ONE OF THE BEST CHANCES FOR BUSINESS
HANCoCK CoTNIY

ONE OF THE BEST CHANCES FOB BUSINESS IN
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Nerrick Thread Company offer for sale Roo
acres II Timber Land together with their mill
property, situated in Franklin near the west line
Of the town. oB the stage ruad leading To Calais
NIL i, In first class repair and well equipped with
modern machinery, rotary SAWS for hong iunier
gang lathe machine, snap dragon and birch saws.
shingle machine, automatic box hoard machine
box machine stave machine and twenty. four inch
log plaBer. 50 II z. en- gne, IS II turbine water
wheel all in hrst-cla<s shape. Boarding house
two stables business Office. three dry sheds. 1850
feet OF Wharfage. >cows. nice stable and cottage
for foreman. Can load lumber into lighters from
mill. vessels can anchor within one half mile of
mill home market for bong lumber la sni shin
gies and ready demand for all kinds OF fuel. viii
sell the entire plant and land az low figure, and
on bic terms. Reason for selling Is the
scarcity OF white birch for spool timber which i
the special business Of the company. Call on or
sTireSs
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MERCK THREAD co.
F. W. Hamlin. Agent,
tts5 Egypt. Maine.
OFFICE or SPECIAL TAX Commission. !
AUGUSTA. NE. bee. "a, lss9.

OFFICE or SPECIAL TAX COMMISSION.
AUGUSTA. NE. bee. "a, lss2
The subscribers appointed under the Resolve of
the last Legislature "a inquire into the systems Of
Nsfions Of other states and OF this STATE and ito
provide for more equal, Just and equitable sys-
TEN Of taxation of all kinds of property in this
state for the purposes Of state, county and NUM-
cipal expenses, and 10 provide for q better and
more efecfual system of assessment and coilee-
ton Of taxes In this State" respectfully solicit
from all persons having practical knowledge Of
The working Of our tax laws aud from any others
who have suggestions which they desire 10 make
teaching the subject of taxation in this State TO
communicate by letter with the Commission.
through A. NJ. Goddard, clerk, Augusta
o. G. HALL,
81. ANDERSON,
3wf J. l.. CUTLER.
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Tie Maine cs.,..! Railroad.
COMMENCING DISC, 80, 1850.
TRAINS RUN DAILY, SUNDAYS Ex.
cEPTED, AS FOLLOWS,

fstops on signal or notice to Conductor
'>tmr. runs to Bar Harbor when weather ,,r
mits. sNi
These Trains connect at Bangor with III ro,,,,A
trains on Main Line to and from Portland Rosts,,,
and ST. John.
Passengers are earnestly reSJilestea m ,,-,.,,-
tickets before entering the train and a.fsa-t.IiH
Ellsworth to Falls and Pals % Plsurar,h ''f
PAiS0N TUCKER
Vice Pres. and Gen'l HansSe,
4. 4 OTHBY, GEM Pass aud Ticket ~
Dec 81. .s8q. * !
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

THE subscriber hereby gives public ns,,.. ;. =,
eoheerned that she has been duly annoI,,sa
ana has taken upon herself the trust on M sd
mihi.faIna OF the estate of Harriet Darlin.r
" giving bond IS the law directs she thsrsss.
reiaes.s Al persons who are indebted 10 sad ~
1891 estate TO make immediate pav,een, snd
those who have any demands there. .ss-he anu
the same for settlement. =" eAhibat
Deer Isle, Dec. 30, 1883. ssnsLi--
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
Cheap Reading

Mrs. Redding has opened circulating library
at her room, So Main ST.. and has on hand well
selected stock Of Seaside books by the hest an
thors; The nRrhess. VI. 4. Braijon. MARY Cecil
Hay. Marryat Rider Haggari. May Agnes Elem
Ing etc, TO rent the very low price OF Sc per
week; also bound books ny Augusta EyansWilson.
Mary J. Holmes, Marion Hariand. Dickens, etc,
fnr SC. per week. 3ws
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FENaIoN6l
Real Estate fNr Sale.

The subscriber HEREBY offers for sale ut bar-
gain the real estate OF the late Nathaniel Moore.
situated on the west side of Union River. on the
old Bangor road. so-callei, in Ellsworth. said
estate is a small farm with house and barn there
on DARWIN N.MoORE, Admir-.
Ellsworth. Ang p, 1sss. tf16
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J. H. { /. <. HOPKINS.

1,HF subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
L concerned that he has been duly appointed and
has q ken upon himself the trust OF an executor Of
the n i will and testament Of Lucy " Buck. late
OF Buck snort. in the county Of isncock. deeeas
ed bv giving bond as the Law directs, he there
fore requests all persons who are indebted to said
sferessesi's estate, to make immediate payment.
and those who have any immediate demands there
on to exhibit the sam. for settlement.
l.. WARD PETERS.
Dec. %, 1889. 5wis
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

The Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott spoke
at Harvard College last evening on
Modern Tendency i'll Theological
Thought"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
Nov. 27. 'o9

1t is reported that Dana. the miss
ing treasurer ofthe Douglas axe factory
is in England.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
JOHN X. MASON.
Attorney at Law,
and Solicitor Of Patents.

wheelwriSht & Cisrk's Block,
BANGOR. MAINE
uss rasan,e,t Patent practice and viii obtain Pa
tens for inventors bring and defend suits Tor me
arrangement Of Patents. and attend 20 all kinds q
Patent business AS-CorrespenGenee invited
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16
A Fact

XHyORTH knowing is that blood dis
w eases which all other remedies fail
tn cura. Weld to Ayers Sarsapariila.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

BY s teacher Of experience, term Of school to
commence early in February. Address.
Elk. HERRICK.
Sr.s Hancock, Ne
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

" 4 bout two years ago. alter suffering
for nearly two years from rheumatic
stout. being able Ia walk only with great
discomfort. and having tried various
remedies. including mineral waters
without relief, saw by an advertise
neni in Chicago paper that q man mai
been relieved II ih- distressing C"W-
plaint. after long Suffering, by taking
Ayers Sarsapariila. | then deriied To
make trial ct this medicine. and took
II regularly for eight months. l a'n
pleased 10 say that it effected COM
plete cure. and that have since hai u"
return OF the disease.
Mrs l. \. Stark, Nashua. u
writes: Zone year aso was iaA'h l't
with rheumatism. being conhned 70 'nN
hon~, six months. | came ont OF t"'
sickness very much dcbllia'ed. win ~"
annette. anl my system di~"rdrrcd 'n
every Sav. | commenced TO use Aver :
SarssparilIa and began In improve ~
ono. cainin. ia strength ami soon r.
GOVERN. nv usual health | cannot 81
too u,a,h IN PRAISE II this weIi-A""N a
m-ilgiu,
II have taken a great deal ~ lne'il-
c.n.. Int nothing has dome ne -
mueh cool a. Ayers SAr>sparila !
f,.rt H.. beneficial effects before ! Hat
ori,. flushed one bottle. ami can
freely TESTIFY that II J. the hesi es'-h-
ue,lirine now of. " L. w. " ard. ST,
woodland, Texas.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

res n tniiVltill-
ton OF this state
nent comes to
hand daily. Even
such eieep-sca'erd
and stubborn colil-
plants a. RhcIl-
,natism. Elrnlna-
tic Gout. and the
like. are thorough
ly eraii, ated by
the use of this won
,ierful alternative
Mrs. + Irving
Dodge. Ito West
l25ih street. New
York. ceriitirS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

1T hn'iersigned berehY gives notice that ~ ~
contracted with the City nt Ellsa 9vfh an tht saF
poft Of the poor during the ensuing wear aHi hss
male ample provision for shesr support lie there.
.ole ierisi'is all persons frpm furnishing zuppha
70 any pAuper on his account as without his WIS
Rh oFsisr, he viii pay for no xneSis 50 furnishesN
HARRY 8. JoNFS
Ellsworth, Aprtl T. lsss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

Thi> novel article. which is of beautiful
le>ign and finish. is highly valued in New
England homes where ii i regarded a.
one Of the happy invention, of the age.
Il will be sent at the expense of the sub
>eriDer, with full directions for its use. on
receipt Of 100.
0RIN 5 DONNELI,
lyr43' Franklin, Maine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-01-16

Leading all competitors spendor OF equipment cool
free from dust Through Coaches, Pullman Sleeper
CHAIR Cars and east Of Missouri River Dining Cars Dan
Des MoInes, Council Bluffs, and Omaha, with Free Reel
Nortb Plate Neo and between chicaso and Colorad
Hotels tuEnishing meals at seasona5le ho4gs west
Lake, Ogden Portland. Los Angeles, ana San FraRcI
LINE 70 and nom Pkes Peak Mantou, Garden OF the
unls and Scenic Grandeurs OF Colorado.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
A YELLED LADY.
Strange Scene in Which st. Louis SuuSls
School Teacher Figures.

Strange Scene in Which st. Louis Sunday
School Teacher Figures.
ST. LOUIS, NO.. Aug. 23.-Herbert A. Sam
uels is chief shipping clerk for the great
Wholesale dry goods house of Rice, Stix 4
Co. He is an extremely correct and up
right man, 90 much 80 that his nickname
among his associates is "Proper." He has
wife and one child. is a Sunday school
teacher and leader. This morning few
minutes before 9 o'clock, young lady
dressed in black, closely veiled, and of
ane figure and graceful carriage. entered
the store and walked up the stairs 20 the
seventh floor and directly to Mr.. Samuel's
desk, az though ahe was perfectly IA
miliar with the place. Without a
word she struck him two singing blows
with a riding whip over the face and
head. Fully thirty persons saw the whip-
ping. She drew back as If to strike the
third time, but changed her mind and
beckoning him to follow, walked to a corner
of the store, where they heard Whispered
conversation for five minutes. Then aho
left, going down the elevator. Samuels re-
fused to answer any questions or to tell
who she was or why ehe aaaanIt-
ed him. OF the half bundled
persons who saw her enter the store and
witnessed the Sensational scene. NOT one
would admit that he knew or had ever he
fore seen the woman. She was not Samuel,
wife and NO one ever knew him to have anv.
thing 70 do with any other woman. She
vas EVIDENTLY very angry when she used her
Wnip. ana the two blows were savage ones.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
GRANT MONUMENT FUND.
Appealing to the Citizens OF New York for
More Subscriptions.

Appealing to the Citizens Of New York for
More Subscriptions.
NEW YoRK, Aug 28.-The executive COM
mittee of the Grant Monument association
appear to be worried over the Plumb reso-
luton for the removal Of General
Grants remains to Washington, and a
hastily called meeting was held here to day,
The committee issued statement showing
the amount now on hand for the monument
to be $147,112.05, and wound up by making
an urgent appeal to the citizens of the state
to make the amount $25O, 900 inside Of a
year. The members Of the COMMITTEES were
averse to discussing monument matters
outside Of the meeting room. The
secretary of the COMMITTEES, although
he stated that it was the IN
tention OF the committee to 20 ahead. tax
ing no notice Of outside agitation in regard
to the removal of Gen. Grants BODY. adj
mitted that the Plumb resolution was the
principal subject Of discussion.
The committee adopted a series Of reso-
lutions stating that they would take no
part in the discussion Concerning tho
change of the location of his grave,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
The Northern Pacific in Canada,

ST.. Paul, Aug. 23.-[Special.] IA private
letter from Winnipeg speaks of a report
which has obtained credence there, to the
eject that the Northern Pacific has in view
the acquisition of the Hudson Bay railway
oharter and the completion and operation Of
that line. 1t is said several Northern
Pacific people are individually putting
money into lands in the northern part of
the CITY, and this is taken as Indicating the
truth OF the report, as that vicinity would
ooubt!eas become much more valuable were
the scheme a. outlined to be CARED out.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
Arthur Stands Aloof.

NEW YoRx. AuR. 23.-Powderly this morn
ing was asked about Chief Arthur's state
msnt that the latter could not answer his
letter which has mot been addressed to him
personally. bat which has been given to news
papers, said: Arthur never answers any
oommuntcations ] send him. When
l vent TO Cleveland / wired him that vas
going e nest him. Although secured the
town feg Aims I could not find him. He has
nevee eooued = disposition 10 meet me. All
I wane Arthur 70 Do is to declare which side
= = O.. = - fos the vorkmen or for the,
oofpoeotion9Ys
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24

SARATOGA, Aug. 23.-At meeting this
morning Of the American Bar Association. a
number Of new members were elected. The
reports of the standing committees were read
ON judicial administration and remedial
proceedings ON awarding the cold medal
and on the forms of verdict in criminai
proceedings. The pending bills in CON
gress for the relief of the supreme court
were commended at the evening session.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
EsTERDAY IN CONGRESS.

- FMoToN, Aug. 8.-1n the senate to
day Blackburn offered resolutions, Wh1oh
were agreed to. exprenninr athA sorrow Of
the senate AZ the death 81 eenator Deek.
Dlaokourn addressed the senate g lsn9sn
On sne character ana public services g
Blackburn. Inoalla Allison. PIumh. CAri-
iala and oth.r, ~. ..,.t.,.. =, .,aatx;.,,, I,
,...I - $685.. 80 so1.ss = - esASA
In the house to-day O'Nsill, Of Pennsyl-
vania. asked unanimous consent for the
consideration Of tho senate resolntion for
tha removal = an ..,,.;-- - rs.- s....,4
- - Aa,;s s.. sl1 1em.ns = q Gen. N1.us II -
AsanRson. Vuinn, OF New York. OBJ
3ecsed. Mckinley. from the committee on
resolution sett;nc sr.rt ~ rh.r.l.. , , srS E. y
rr-a.. - ,.-s -. ~ .a.sa "a !.
hNis y. nSzs MeeA tct tne oonsaefstaoa e
srI ssSsx:.. ~ o.Nns n0uss 3sy ,oAs
. nsv "a W;..c ~ si'e9 gonsxacs Aaoot e
,..;.,;sn ncE, - 49, IIlslnE e queaslCn e
rad 49, S '1S ~ cleI N..!u Ss.1 aaSG ~.;.a asu
ds,r;n. 'e3SSl ~ sne NsssonA Ala0gnS
~ snynx nlt.a S no naa Oeen vounoeo
Hsssy: :Tute' ok ha3 ovcE peen Y
a. rs.ont;o,s .do,,esa 49, = ~ th s;,. "a -.
's rlisonsrs Sn. ct the War associetion q Oleys-
.nS .;t.rst; U u%Sa0uaC.uE % naM e v.nek
been Wounded 4 0ettysbure. He said hms m
~ iettsr = VA sns ssSscnsnss 3onsaaaea ~
~ s4 .1ssor en0 Sne IesOl9tions. ne neo Deo1
scI.cAen sV:N oown as dettysnufG ana takfn
,na;uaS . om ..;.n,n .no snu o!, ~ ~ y.u o Ne r.
h.n ,cH pii1ynoT unsi5 .no 1Ass oI Nov n 9.
the ofcial records 81 tSe 80 osr
th.n - supp0as .ps'sn 2. ~: ssatemens. Inc nR9se
W. ftn- .;S atlon oa sle iar0 pill:
Tii;s o1 0vIsiueIADao tn 1Asuuss;O1 MAs0H, 01
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
CANADIAN, Crops

Toronto. Aug. 8.-The Ontario depart-
ment has issued bulletin dealing with the
crops. The fall wheat area 10 lO2. COO acre.
less than last year and barley 174,0oO less.
The spring wheat area 10 greater hy aO3 Om
acres. The yield Of wheat exceeds that Of
last year by 81 ,00O. 600 bushels. Fall vhs.A
through most Of western Ontario in a. 4
good quality. The crops of spring vheat
will probably be better than fair,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
Arrest 81 Charles Warfsld In Bnf3 Nj
for ! Stage Robbery Is
in '84.
Several Well Known Citiser,a
This Place We're on thA
Coach. IIIsB lS
County, Instrumental in cassing
ths Suspects Arrest lAs sgy

/ BUExx, Aug. @-[Special. l-Quite I = nasS NJ
satton va caused this evening by IL ~
rest Of Charles Warfeld, an old-timar /!
Bntts, On the charge Of holding up the Ha1S|
ena and Butte stage coach in the falfSf
1854 Az o'clock this afternoon IL " II
standing On the steps Of the Crystal - 4
bling ssioon, ct the corner of Main and
Park streets, whom United States Marahal
VIM. 3. EufAy stepped up to him. s ~
your name Charles Warfeld2'' ssYSGssI
was the reply. "Then consider yoursslk1
under arrest Warfeld offered ~
rssiatance and was escorted to ~
county jail. On the way he asked the cause
of his arrest and the marshal informed
him that hs would be informed of that later
On. Tho history Of the event for which
War1eld W. arrested, il as follows: Ona
day the latter part Of November, 1884. ~
Helena and Butte coach was maxine n
regular trip from this city TO Helena.
Wh0n tho stage reached narrow canvon
about half way between Boulder and Jsiler.
son, u was held up BY masked man whoss
obiect was 70 rescue parties under arrest 81
tho coach. Upon the stage were the follow
ing wsll-known persons: Judge Decius
Wade, Masnena Bullard, Thomas b. Carter.
COL Johnson, w. =. Cullen and 4. W.
Tools. All were compelled to dismount
and walk Up tho hill with their hands In
the air. The party was relieved Of their
valuables, but the haul was small ono ana
tho stage wan allowed to proceed. Five
minutes after the robbery w. d. Cameron.
at that time sheriff Of Meagher county.
rode into the canyon and came ON the
robbers unexpectedly. A fight ensued ana
eight shots were fred. Cameron sustained
q severe wound in the abdomen from
which he Afterwards recovered. Ha
has been in Butte for some days past ana
undoubtedly Furnished the clue on which
Marshal Furay has been working. Al -
fore stated the arrest has caused a decided
sensation here and constitutes the sole topdc
Of conversation this evening. WarAsad u
we'll connected, his relatives being aunona
the best people In Butte society. IIeis
about 45 years Of age and has i yifs "a
daughter living in Butte. Fol ths
past six years he has been liv.
ing in this city or vicinity,
engaged in prospecting. He declines to
talk about the matter further than that he
was not concerned in the robbery. His rep
utation is not good and he, has been in
trouble before. It is stated that he is
wanted in Altivius county, Idaho, for
murder committed many years ago. Mar
shal Furay says he has a perfectly clear
case and that Warfield will be convicted
without delay,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-24
FUN WITH AN Ex- x-GAMBLER.
But the Blue Chip Was as Good =
Cold.


But the Blue Chip Was as Good =
Gold.
In crowd of half a dozen men stahdin,
in front of a well-known saloon yesterday
says the Louisville Commercial, was d MAJ
known to the fraternity as ..'lucky one'' il
the sporting class. He had in former year,
raked in many Jackpot" in this city, anc
was one Of the few who became rich by
gambling. Speaking Of the city before
gambling was broken up, the man, recently
returned, said: Let me tell You al good
story of - (you all know who / mean).
Well, for nine years we were partners.
Every trick that he turned was in with,
and IT made winning he shared it! j
never could tell what broke our combina-
tion, but one morning after we had couns cd
$500 after an all-night play, he said. Il
have turned my last trump and plAy,sd
my last card. Suckers are plsnt,,.
and money seems to come easy. I have \
few dollars. and with it am going to lead x
new life. was shocked, and thought I was
being. guyed, but not so. He meant iuet'
what he said and reformed, but before We
parted my partner said to me: we NAV
both live many years. and will never for
get the good times We have had together.
= ~.
but whether You do or not, II You ever play
9 stack of blues think OF me, and. il Won
win. bury half OF them to live on
THAT is nearly five years ago. Now, then.
comes my story. Only short time ago il
heard OF my former partner cunductinp 4
religious meeting in the town where was.
and quit q good game just to 70 and see
him. He did not know that was in Lon
miles of him. Before going to the church i
took blue chip and marked not only hia
initials, but mine on it. went to church
and was seated about halfway down tie
alsle. There was singing and several snort
speeches, but began to feel that was in
the wrong pew, because did not see my
the Fort,' and just as was about to
leave my former partner appeared and
made few remarks, and then asked the
to contribute as the choir
sang. Two men who knew very we'll and
have beaten out of many dollar passed The
baskets. When one came to me / threw in
my blue check, and smiled in INV sleeve
when thought of what my former partner
would think when he saw it. I viii never
go again where he is, for when the money
was poured out on the table, he stepped "a
The edge of the pulpit and said: II hold in
my hand blue chip. It's worth $40. It'e AZ
good as gold, for the man who put It in
has indorsed it with his name. I've put
large sums of money. and ] know that this
,heck will be redeemed That was All he
'aid. took my hat and went to the door
md found an usher. l gave him two tens
md a five tor good measure, and told him
20 give my kind regards to my friend ma
ormer partner. l don't play any more
okes on reformed gamblers"