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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Free samples OF Or. Miles Restorative
Nervine. At Owens & Minors Drug Company
IOO7 Main street. opposite postofiico' cures mead
ache. nervousness, sleeplessness. neuralgia,
fits. nervous debility. poor memory. etc. new
and remarkable discovery. Or address tho III
Miles Medical Company. Elkhart, Ind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Secure home at Highland Springs, one OF
highest. healthiest. pleasantest places IN the
suburbs of Richmond. Take Seven flnes
railway. Five-ride tickets. % cents. Some
of the new houses are for sale on easy terms,
and the railroad company gives yearly pass
with each house when occupied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

"Kaianka' has been induced by Messrs
Branch Il Leath's liberal offer to play four
nights and matinee at their cosy remode.ed
theatre "kaianka" is a good send od' for
the house, and the New Richmond Theatre Is
an advertisement for Richmond,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

STOPPING PLACES.

'' STOPPING PLACES
Nos a. % and 50 make no stops Nos q an1
~ stop on signal al Manchester. Centrala and
Chester. Nos. "a and Al stop on signal a. Man
chester irewrys, tenireila md hester. No
stops on signal at Manchester only for passen.
gers purchasing tickets 20 regular stopping
places for this train south Of Petersburg Nos.
81 85 81 - ~ 49, -. -. - and % viii stop on sig
Ia - 49, PUfIMAN CAR SERVICE
On Trains Nos - and . sleeping cars between
New York and Tampa Fla. via Jacksonrillel.
On Trains Nos. "a snd q sleeping,cars between
New York and Charleston. On Trains Nos Il
and y sleeping-cars between New York and
Jacksonville. on Trains Nos 81 and "a sleeping.
cars between Richmond and LynchDurg Va
THE ONLY ALL-AAlL LINE 10 NORFOLK
Richmond. 800 A NJ Norfolk. . I'll "
Norfolk. 1898 A. n Richmond Ill IS A. y
Norfolk. '4D0P. 81 Richmond -. ss3S p. NJ
;, The trains leaving, Richr iond az 300 A; NJ. AMI
these two points, and passengers 80 through
without change Of cars. Close connections are
also made at Petersburg by tho $50 T. NJ tram
from Richmond and tho 1885 A. ~ train from
Trans leaving Richmond stTioo5 A, n sni
I:0 T. 81, and arriving az Richmond at At
A. NJ and 40 r. NJ make close connection Al
Petersburg TO and from tarnyiLe. LynchDuTz
and southwestern polnts r-,rv
Superintondont
+. 4. ID. MfEkS,
genera Superintendent
4. NJ EMERSON. General Passenger Agent
IrhRMvU.LE AND POWHATAN RAILROAD
Il OONPA General once, NO. 7C3 cas-. Man
Notwithstanding IN effect NJ Y 81. 1891.
LEAVE RICHMOND:
tas +. n, VIA Atlantic Coast Line for Der.
oa5 A. NJ, VIA Atlantic Coast Line for Winter.
peck and Intermediate stations
400 Il. III via Richmond and Danylll0 rAllrOat
for armYllle and al stations res'
OF Mosely Junction.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND;
$50 A. H.. via Atlantic Coast Limo from Der.
s0sp IL. via Atlantic Coas. Line from VIA
terpock aud intermediate stations
4a0 l.. NJ. VIA Richmond and DanyllIo ron
Mluteryock, fGrmyllle ami inter
mediate stations.
s45A. NJ via Richmond and DAnyille Railroad
from farmyllle aud intormedlaS
stations 10 Mosely Junction
All trains daily except sunday.
/ or tickets baggage checks, timetables, 40,
call upon A. ". CAREER. the Atlantic CoAss
Line and Richmond and Danville depots
r. Lon
General Freight and Passenger Agent
JANLs l. METH. General Manager A9-~~
IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
o. you are an worn out, really good for noun
ing, IL Is general debility. Try.
BROWN'S IRON BfTTBks,
n VII cure you, cleanse your Liver. saa CIV
egood sppetate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

sae of seats to-day A. 81. at the New
Richmond Theatre Tor the greatest OF specta-
cies, "kaianka." We predict the biggest
the crowd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

'Kajanka" will draw the greatest houses OF
the season. so come early and secure seats
New Richmond Theatre. Tuesday a. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
AUCTION sALEs-To-day.
~N[-TlIUI"-"l- =
BY ]. Thompson Brown * Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers'
ill3 Main street.
TRUSTEES SALE OF NOW
l. FRAME STOEE AND DWEliI,ii,N,,Gt, -, hDo' ~
No. gl5 NORTH SECOND STREET.

BY virtue OF deed OF trust dated hneus' ~
,ssf erecuted to the undersigned trustee, ana
duly recorded in the clerks office OF tine kich-
mond Chancery Court, deed-book iA A. pasSS
N, 10 secure the notes therein mentioned, ana
IofanIt having been made and being requested
by the beneficiary so to do will sell at puphc
auction. on the premises, on
TUESDAY. SrPrEMBEE 90. is9i,
at O'Clock y. NJ, tho above PE0PERIf: az, de-
sritb imnrovenents thereon, in the city OF iIich-
mond. fronting twenty-five feet. more or Tess,
on tho east line Of Second street between baHer
and Preston streets and e1tenulhs os' ahau.
tween parallel lines i2i feet TO al Riles @O'"'
ten feet wide "a, Nv
RMS: While the deed cals for cam ~ yes on ny
consent Of MI parties concerned VIII pe uto5
fourth cash and the balance IN six. twelve an
eighteen months. interest added; and seSuleu
~ Hu0'ee'1 Trustee.
J. THoMPsov brown Co.. Auctioneers'
SO 22-it
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The Times want Column.

Those who have used this column claim that
the effect has been eminenty satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Pills often leave q person constipated.
Simmons Liver Regulator never does.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

The Times Want Column.
Those who have used this column claim that
the effect has been emineutly satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

DICHMOND CITY AND sEvFN PINES RAIL
III WAY COMPANY.
WINTER SCHEDULE
TO TAKE EFFECT SEPTEMBER isr 1891,
SCHEDULE.
DAILY
Leave Richmond: Leave Seven Pines
$50 A. NJ; 70 NJ. $3.50 A. NJ: 7.31 A. ~
1890 T. NJ; p. NJ 1P. NJ; Z. NJ
SUNDAY
10 4. NJ; 70 VI; 2P. ~: "a. VI; II A. NJ; p. NJ /;
p. NJ: o. T. VI. 3P. NJ: 600 p. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VyTANTED-POsITIONB YAYOUNG LADY.
w in private family; VIII teach Music
Terms reasonable. Box SIP, PETERSBURG Va.
selS-1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VyTANTED-A YOUTH SIXTEEN TO EIGH,
w TEEN years of age 10 do 0hice Work and
make himself generally useful Address, IN
sAfT-1W
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

The BEST SC. PIECE Of GENUINE SUN
CURED TOBACCO ON earth il Hickok's Fig.
Try il and see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

"Kaianka" Endorsed by the New York Her.
aid New York World and the leading papers
of America. will open an engagement Wednes-
day nj the New Richmond Theatre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VVANTED-A. POSITION AS TEACHER IN
w Private Family Latin, French and the
usual English branches taught. Terms very
moderate. Best references given and required
Address az once, Miss IL" care OF Postmaster,
BalLsYille, Va. sel6-lw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

vIvANTED-MY CUSTOMERS TO KNOW
w that have just returned from New York
with full line OF Dress Goods and Millinery
Your continued patronage solicited.
MRS d. T. LIlSCOMB,
SO fa-6t 1924 Hull street Manchester. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

yXTANTED-IF YOU WANT TO BUY BOOTS,
w Shoes and Dry Goods and save money call
on H. C.dD. ID. BEA1JIF.
SO 1Q-6t Manchester, Va.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY CON.
~ PANr
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER %. isr.

- hNA.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER q. isl.
LEAVE RICHMOND:
$40 A NJ, daily. for Old Point and Norfolk.
fuilmmsn sleeDing-car Ronceyerte 20
Old Point.
II O5 A ", express daily. Tor Cincinnati.
Through day coach 70 Cincinna 1.
PALM L Sleeper Old Point 70 70 -
ceverie connecting With Pull en-
Sleeping Car for Cincinnati.
$50 L. ", express, daily, for Ola Point
Norfolk. Pullman Sleeping Car
Cincinnati 10 Old Point
$50 +. NJ, accommodation, except sunday, Tor
tOrdOnsylllo and Orange. On Satur.
=, days u will run through 20 stanton.
D;S0 l. III, the I. +. v Limited, daily. Pull.
man Sleeping Car Old Point TO Gin
cinnatl. Solid yestibule train, with
dining-car and Pulmans. Cor
louisville 90 Cincinnati aud Pullman
toLonisyllle, connecting az COying-
ARRIVE RICHN0ND'
$40 A. H. and 2'55 T. NJ, daily, from Cincin-
7:eO ?. ~, daily except Sunday, from Hinton
iO:55 A. N. and 6:5j 7. NJ. daily, from Norfolk
Station, Broad street near Seventeenth
JAMES RIVER DIVISION.
Or AND 4. r. r.
LEAVE RICHMOND:
800 A. H., mail, daily, for Lynchburg, Natural
Bridge, Lexington, Buena Vista.
Glasgow, Craig City except Sun
day and Clifton Forge. Parlor
Chair Richmond TO Clifton Forge
daily.
$50 F. NJ, except Sunday, for Lynchburg, con-
Meeting with a train leaving Lynch.
burg at GOO a NJ FOR Natural
Bridge, Lexington, Craig City .ex-
cept Sunday and Clifton Forge
Sieeping-car to f4ynchburg
ARRIVE ATRlCHMOND:
$50 p. NJ, daily, from Clifton Forge
500 A. NJ, except Sunday. from Clifton Forge.
Station, Eighth and Canal streets.
For further information apply to A. w. Gar
bers Office 9Oi east Main street; Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Companys stations; thesa-
peake and Ohio general Office Eighth and Main
JOHN ID. POTTS
Division Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

w who has had few months experience and
does not mind work a position in an office or n
wholesale house or as q collector. Is willing TO
start on a small salary. Best references given
If desired. Address B., TINES office. sels-st
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

WANTED - CUSTOMERS FOR SLICED
w Ham. Clipped Beef and Fresh Ground
Graham Flour X. q BkOADDUS
Grocer, Il00 Hull street, Manchester Va
SO 1g-6t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
RK RIVER LINE VIA WEST PoTSr
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
LEAVE RICHMOND.

PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VIZ ANTrD-TO SELL A LARGE. WHITE
w GRAPE SHAWL heavily embroidered,
Can be seen any day after II o'clock at 100 we"
Clay street. % ~--''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Nr-O-o-~.|-00~|-0-T-C-"-|- ann
WANTED BoARDEEaas5y a COOP I.o S TPAAbIf
BoARDERS. Gentlemen preferred az ess'
Grace street. 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

IXrANTED.-A PARTISAN LADY WILL GIVE
w INSTRUCTION IN FRENCH and all the
Apply TO No 4O7 west Clay street. Terms. ~
per month. sel'-et
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VNTANTED.-TWO OR THREE WELL FUR
w NISHED ROOMS, with use Of bath. Also,
board for man and wife. Private family pre-
ferred. Location near new Masonic Temple.
References exchanged. Address
Sc i6-iw. "ROOMS." this Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

DOARDERs SEEKING DEL1GHTFUL
ID ROOMS on first and second floors, furnished
or unfurnished, in the most pleasant part Oh the
CITY with first class table. and within ten min
utes walk Of Broad street or postothce, can 20
supplied at moderate rates by application to ;nl
south Third street. se2J-2l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

WANTED - GENTLEMEN TO OCCUp1
w two very DELIGHTFUL LAkGE kooho
on south Third street. Address Box 2i1. ~ q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VxTANTED-A SECONDHAND INVALID
w CHAIR, and reply to H., care TINES office.
se1g-6t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

cTENOGRAPHER AND WRITER OF
- skill and experience is open for EMPLOY
MENT either as Reporter or Amanuensis Ad-
dress Lock Box 1865, Raleigh, n. Z. sels-6t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Last March John Sherwood. Brooklyn
carpenter. went South to work and his twenty
s;x-year-old wife, Emma. went with HIM.
hhe didn't like the country and returned to
BROOKLYN with her child in a month Then
she had an attack of the grip, from which she
never fully recovered. Last May she be-
came violently insane, and. after several
charged a. cured. Then she took roons at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

TOR sALE-NINE LARGE, WELL-BROKEN
II YOUNG MULES; also THREE FARM WA
my farm, one mile above New reservoir. JOHN
Il. SKELETON. Phone 81. soli-lW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

WANTED A THOROUGH BUSINESS
w MAN, who ia unemployed,a part OF his tune,
ROOK-KTEPING. WHITING. or any other
work f. very capable and can give good refer
ences. BUSINESS care TINES. SO 2S-st
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

The Experimental Board Of Engineers Of
the navy have been conducting some minor
yet interesting tests OF petroleum fuel at the
hayward in the last few days. The tests
have been principally to obtain the specific
gravity. to determine the fash point and also
the burning point 1t is intended to make
more exhaustive tests soon, To determine
upon its relative value with coal in the matter
OF safety. economy and its qualities of heat
for nennratinp steam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

VyTANTED-A GOOD STEADY BINDER;
w one who can FORWARD and FINISH.
Also a good PAPER RULER. Address
LUCAS a RICHARDSON COMPANY,
Sc l6-lw Charleston, \. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

WANTED OCCUPANTS FOR ONE FLOOR
w OF three rooms, bright and pleasant, WITH
use of parlor. Apply at No. II east Grace street
eegn.at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

ySrANTED-TENANT FOR THIRD FLOOR
torether 10 family OF adults for light house.
keeping or single to gentlemen. Hot and cold
water on the floor; heat II desired. Delight
ful neighborhood-nea Monroe Park. Hefer-
care TINES. se2O-5t
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15

day King - pleasant for the boys possible. He
laughed a. heartily. applauded vehemently and
hurrshed as loudly a. any Of the boys. and after
singing Marching through Georgia. he or dered
the musicians to play 'Dixie" for the bene fit of
those of us who are IN sympathy with the sunny
South" or "Holy Land"
Surely the spirit of love and Good will toward
men" Criminal men) is growing wider and deeper
and therefore assuminga more practicable and.
common-sense form than has hitherto character
lied it, 1t exceedingly gratifying me to note the
gradual transition. in the management of crimi-
nals from force and cruelty to that of considers.
ton and persuasion; for hold that one expression
of pure sympathy. one act of genuine kind ness or
an evidence of unaffected confidence in the pris.
oner will do moro toward eliminating the devil.
essence from his heart than all the chains and
fetters Of . frst-class inquistion.
May God raise up many warm friends to THE:
MIRROR is the prayer Of its friend and we'll.
wisher. CPW.
Ft Madison, Iowa.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15
Gambling.

Quite persistent effort is being made to-
break up gambling, which has become an
apparently permanent institution in most
of the larger places. The judges have
charged the grand juries to indict even such
officials as neglect to perform their whole
duty in breaking up gambling establish
ments. Gambling. it seems. is one of those
violations of the law that can be carried on
with safety, which reminds us of the con-
versation between two colored gentleman
on this subject in Texas town:
Il has made up my mind to get out oh
dis chicken business. Use tired bein' ar
rested. All de profits OBJ de business goes
to pay dc hire oh de lawyers. Use tired
habin folks askin' me all day long: 'Whar's
my chickens?'"
IF yer quit de chicken business, what
udder profeshun am yer gwine ter follow
fer to make libin?" asked the other.
Else gwine inter line OBJ business whar
I'll be locked up ter as a gemman; whar
eberybody will treat me wild respec', and
whar de police will neber bOder me no
noah. Ise gwine inter puffscly legiti-
mate business"
'What business am dat?"
"Ganblh'. "-Tsxas Siftings.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15

The exchange editor of the Central Lu-
minary. published by the pupils of the Kan
sas City High School, introduces our paper
to the readers Of that journal in an original
manner as follows: "During the past month
we have had many additions to our ex-
change list. Among these comes The
PRISON MIRROR. the most weird and novel
OF all our exchanges. For tho benefit of
the before mentioned uniformed we will
give briet description of this paper. Tho
fact that it is edited by the inmates of the
Saltwater Prison is sufficient guarantee of
due comment in the columns of its ex-
changes. THE MIRROR is published weekly
and consists of four pages, made up princi-
palIy of local news and clippings from
comic papers and the works of standard
authors. A high literary grade could hardly
be expected of this paper. but in it's stead
we find noble sentiments portrayed, issuing
forth like the gorgeous butterfly from the
despised worm. The words: ut is never
too late to mend" heading the first page,
could not be used more appropriately nor
could more beitting motto be found to
take its place. Our thoughts having been
aroused. we cannot but ponder upon the
great difference existing between the rela-
tions which surround an educational peri
Odical. Here the editors cannot boast of
their favorite teams nor express the pride
they take in their institute. their faculty,
situations in which the patriotic student de.
lights. Ono life boarder received from
Duluth this week. What painful tasks
the local editors must have to gather such
personals"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15

small sums that amounted in the aggregate
to 81. 900. and that not one of them was
worth the paper it was written upon. The
old mans face was very grave as he talked
of these things; and as was learned later on,
he had cause to be grave. In order to pay
his creditors for the stock used in his bust
ness, he had mortgaged his homestead to
secure loan of $500 at heavy interest.
The time had come when he must pay off
the mortgage or loso his property, and it
was with this object in view that the old
man was searching through those papers
with the hope that he might find something
that could be turned to account He found
nothing. and In a short time his property
fell into the hands of the money lenders.
He was an honest man, just man and one
of the kiRdest men that ever lived.
Now, were not the makers of those worth
less notes just as criminal in the eyes of
men and of God as if they had broken into
his house by night and carried away goods
equal in value to the sums represented by
their notes? Every one knows they were
guilty of dishonesty in thus securing the
old mans property by false representations,
but still if those persons kept up an out.
ward show of responsibility they were
treated by the community as social equals.
Those old notes were just as much records
of the crimes of the men who gave them as
are the charges written against the names
of convicts the records of crimes. There
are cases to be sure where circumstances
render it impossible for men to pay their
honest debts. but they are rare. Nearly
every tradesman passes men on the street
every day who owe him largo or
small amounts that they will not pay, SIM
ply because they cannot be compelled to do
it. They not only refuse to pay the trades
man but they hate him and endeavor to ia
jure his business because-well, simply be.
cause they know that he knows they are
rascals. 1t is wonder that there are as
many honest people in the world as there
are.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15

conquerors- because they have conquered
themselves. That is the greatest victory
man can achieve. The man who can set
down an offered glass of wine or whisky
can say no to any temptatian. Practical
religion is helping up the weak and needy,
holding out the hand of succor to the sor-
rowing. The great cause of social crime is
drink. The great cause of poverty is drink.
When. hear of a family broken up and ask
the cause-drink. II go to the gaIlows
and ask it's victim the cause, the answer
drink. Then ask myself in perfect won
derment. why do not men put stop to this
thing? Our legislators will come together
and pass every measure necessary to the
welfare of the people. and yet pass laws
sanctioning the sale of liquor through sa-
looms. Only those who hate liquor can in
spire hatred of it in others. Tho human
heart cannot contradict itself, and people
who drink cannot be found saying anything
against it. So then say. without flattery,
l would rather tonight sit down with tho
old Father Mathew temperance society
with no wine upon it's table than at the
board of princes laden with the wine."
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THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

The field Of our Past lies fallow.
Its harvest is garnered and gone;
No matter what folly we cherished,
No matter what fancy has persisted,
TITS ours in memory alone.
Our feet tread the paths of the Present.,
Therein may our efforts be spent;
Where life's worth the labor Of living,
There's hope worth the honest achieving.
And purpose with promise is blent
And thus may our Future be fruitful
OF happiness. honor and peace:
What pleasures more perfect and pure!
What treasures more sure to endure
Till Time gives US final release!
Editor of the Elmira Summary.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-01-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly paper pub
lished in the Minnesota state prison. All matter
published in its columns is contributed by the
inmates. except that properly credited. Its sup
port must come from the outside as every inmate
is given q paper without cost. It is published in
the interest Of the prison library and after paying
for the printing outfit, contributed $3.50 to the
library fund the first year. Its objects are to en-
courage individual intellectual effort, provide a
healthy journal for the inmates of this and other
PRISONS and. above ALL to acquaint the outside
world with the needs of the prison by rejecting
its inner life and thus aid the cause of moral ad-
vsncement and prison reform.
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RECORDS OF CRIME.

Happening into our employers office one
night we found the white haired old gentle
man examining some of his business papers,
lot of which were strewn about over his
desk. He was very sociable man and
he soon laid aside the paper he was exam
lining, and we engaged in conversation.
The talk drifted around from one thing to
another until finally he began telling his
experience as a business man. That was
long time ago and we do not remember
much of what he had to say. but it was
principally concerning the disposition of
many people to evade in every way posi-
BILE the payment of their honest debts. He
said that if he could collect all that those
old books and papers lying on the table
showed was owed to him he would be able
to retire from business for the remainder of
his days. He laid his hand on an old ledger
and said. 'All that have earned during
the many years have been in business in
this town. besides what have lived upon.
is the worthless accounts recorded in this
book" The profits of his business had been
lost through his confidence in the integrity
OF men assumed to be honest. Some of
those owing him had died, some had
sneaked away. others were too poor to pay
even if they would. but the majority could
have paid if they would. There were men
in the community owing him hundreds of
dollars who had their thousands their
wives names. BE pointed to a small paste
beard box and said that in it were notes for