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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

New YORK, October l6.-An ONO edltol
having written to Secretary Blame tha
49,, ne~norratir papers were paradiug him a. ~
or,,5uent OF the Mckinley Oill, he replies as iol
.1NS: 500,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
.Let,er from Mrs. Davis.

Yesterday General Joseph I. Anderson
statIng that she would not DO able TO come 70
Kicnmond before the LIST OF Noyember. sae
will communicate with General Anderson W
telegraph three days before her arrival hefc'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
LEE CAMP LAST NIGHT.
An Interesting Meeting-Establishing
Permanent Relief Fund.

The meeting Of Lee Camp last night vas
largely attended and OF unusual interest
10 ils members. toionels william /. smith ana
John Murphy, a committee Of tho Camp appointed
for that purpose, reported that they had visited
Mrs Baker. Iney found that she was really III
n suffering condition that she was worse OIL than
had been reported; that they hai removed her
necessities aud male her as comfortable as was
possible with the funds in hand: that she would
receive further assistance. and they hoped 10 De
able 20 afford her permanent relief.
The Camp returned j. hanks 10 tho commit
tee for their falthfule efficient services.
PEgSASLST KELIgF IUsD.
The following circular was adopted by tho
Camp and IL was agreed that tho rloney col
lcctcd should DO put IN relief fund, 10 be usei
only for the relief OF the widows ana orphans oI
Confederate soldiers. Already several responses
in the shape Of contributions have been made to
this circular: ~
RICHMOND, October. 1891.
Comrade,-Wc are instructed by tho Camp TO
advise you Of tho numerous and distressing ap-
peals for help now coming to the Camp and de-
manding immediate attention. Week GiLcr
week most pltiablo cases OF dcstitutiol versing
on s.aryation are brought 70 tho attention ci
the Camp, and We are constantly confronted
with heart-reniing appeals IRON the widows and
orphans OF our dead comrades. These appeals
are met, generally. By an imnollatc casi con-
tribution from the regular aitendahts OF the
meetings OF the Camp, which OF course results IN
only partial and temporary relief. Tho great
body OF the membership never hear Of these
cases and contribute nothing TO their relief.
The sick and disabled members OF the camp
are systematically provided for by funds from
fao Camp treasury, disbursed by Its own COM
mittccs, but these appeals from SUFFERING WILLOWS
ani orphans must be met by voluntary contri-
buttons
Not one dollar OF the fees or dues OF the mem-
bers has ever been expenlei for anything but
the legitimate expenses OF the Camp and the re-
lief OF its destitute members
We therefore earnestly appeal to our large
membership for liberal and Immediate casa
contributions 10 the end that the burden now
Dorne by n few may be distributed among
many, and that wel-SnO~n ana deserVing
women and CHILDREN, widows and orphans oi
Confederate soldiers may be aided In their
brave struggle with crushing poverty. ana
shielded II POSSIBLE from the approaching rigors
OF winter.
Orders for provisions, clothing. fuel, or money
sent IN ~ :. kellord or Dagid A. Brown will be
gratefully received and carefully used. frater-
nally your, a, ". ahohhs.,
Coloncl-Con nmander.
j. Taylor Sira,ton, Adiutant.
AUXILIARY cORP5.
The Indies Of Lee Camp the wives, daughters,
ID. off ~ mem lsrr OF the laInD)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

The shooting season begins to-day. A. b.
Clarke 4 Son. 1910 Main street, have nice
assortment OF English Breech-Loaiing
Guns ut bottom prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
shoc. Of gar,hoaako in Nashville.

IBj toIcRflpI % tIo D87"'''1 a, , i.
EhgryIIs.y. TE,Y., October ia shgn,
shock Of earthquake felt In tho oasloln 70. a.
Of this city last evening, lasting ADO. ",r.
copds. The vibrations were n0rtn"osss '" S~~
east. No damage was 00no.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

When Baby We. sich, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for I1storia
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castorsx
When she had Children, she gave them CastortA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

II YOU find yourself In such q condition Of
mind this morning Just drop In and take look
at our fine Custom-Mad Suits. They are ready
for immediate wear, most excellently we'll made.
and the goods In them are the newest and most
fashionable. We are Of the opinion that such
Suits as ours are calculated to gladden. the heart
Of the most disconsolate individual Goods are
right, prices are right, at Of tho garment 10 hight,
and the man who wears them can't help bus fsei
right In them.
In our Boys Department all the nobby styies
In Long and Short-Pants Suits, &c.
In our Hat Department all the latest shapes
are shown ip our celebrated sl.9o Derbys.
In our Furnishing Department immense guam
titles OF the newest and most desirable Under
wear, Hosiery, and elegant Neckwear.
Store open until IL O'Clock tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
ENBEZZLsR PENDLETON.
He IS Said to Have Also Carried of Sew
eral Hundred Dollars OF Jay Gould's.
fsnec,al alteIepram to the Dispatch.J

WINSTON. n. c.. October l6.-C. W.
White. Of Richmond. an expert operator.
arrived to-day TO stralghien up the books OF Tue
late Manager j.. II. Pendloton. who cmboZzlei
funds and skipped to parts unknown. Pcndle-
ton borrowed money and had checks cashed the
day Of his departure, In addition 10 leaving
heavy bills unpaid. Checks have been found u
the amount OF Sl2 only Of the trust funds hold
IA secretary and treasurer OF the Twln-City
Club. tie has not been heard from rs yet. lie
Il behind several hundred dollars With the
L -ninu [ nn nnnY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
An English Arrest for Stealing.

LONDON, October l6.-Mr. Arthur =.
Smlthers, managing director OF the English
Bnnk-oi-tne-Rive Plate. was arrested to-usy,
charged with stealing q, 900. Tho prisoner for
years past has been in the habit OF taking money
from tue funds of the tank, bat until recently
he had been able to replace she sums abstracted
before tho auditing of the accounts took pssce'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

A SORE THROAT OR coUGH, II suffered 10 pro-
gress often results In an incurable throat or lung
trouble. .BRowS' BRONCHIAL TRocnEs' give
instant reliof.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

y. W. BOWIE. p. NJ, trustees sale Of two irame
dwellings on Thirty-nrst stree. between IL
and streets.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS. 12t1 7. NJ, several shares
OF stock at Richmond Stock Exchange.
riagos, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
THE RACES.
Yesterday's Results at Gloucestee ono
isewhere--Entries for To-Day.
INV telecraph IN tho Disnaschl


GLOUCESTER, N. j.. October ls.--The
following are the results OF the races to-
day:
Luna won; Fiiz Roy second, Patroclcs third
Time, l35A.
second rsce-four and one-half furIongs--
Harry Russell won Tnad. Rowe second. BiAcks
burn third. Time. 57M.
Third rnce-four and )ne-halt furlougA--Xart>
gold won; Prince Charming second. Pluto third
Time, SO.
Fourth race--one miie--Gsrrison won: Ruby
second Bohemian third. Time, l:4JN.
Fifth race-four AMI onc-half furlongs-Fase
Time won; Oakview second, Adoph third.
Time, JS.
sixth race-scven eigh,hs OF q m,le-Loss
Star won; Question second, Birthday third.
limo, l:32.
AT GUrrESBrRG.
GrrTESBURG. n. j., October 16.-The fall
meeting OF the Hudson County Jockey Club
commenced hero this afternoon.
First race-nvc farlongs-Early Blossom won I;
Ciyil Service second, Dixie third. Time. i:023@.
Second race-six and one half furiongs--Miss
Belle won: Marc Lowell second, Benedictine
third. Time, l:24.
Third race--nvo fuflongs--Dashing Belle won :
Lester second. Bon Voyage third. Time, l:O2tf.
Fourth race-oDe mile sno u furlong-Race-
land won: Por.chester second, Now or Never
third. Time, l:Jolt
Filth race-six furlongs -perlld won; Little
Frei second. Beck third. Time, I:i6;s.
Sixth race--seyen furlongs-Brown Charlie
won; Lithbort second. Gettysburg third. Tine,
l.J,I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

A. j. G. Alternative purifes tho blood
and prevents diseases that owe their origin
to bad blood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

A. b. c. Alternative cures all forms o.
blood poison whether contracted or INF
herltel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

Q very quiet and unprctcntious life, taking -
part In public Affairs. Last year whom Admiral
6herardl was hero he paid visit 10 C0mmo6cep
Ingrahsm ana renewed an acquaintance Wnjca
was formed In tho Mediterranean many yeasU
ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
A YOUNG PAERfcfDE.

II Is learned that william Greer, who was shot
and wounded By his son ~ WIke-Doro', Is dead
and the boy IL murderer. Three grown children,
helpless from aliction, are lett without any sup
port.
Al tho colored State Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference to-day c. VI. Grandson. Of Bennett Col
lege. was ele. ted delegate TO the National Con-
ference, which meets at Omaha, NeD.' May Is,
1892.
The nye-year-oi coorei boy who was run
over by a freight train yesterday near the Rich-
rnond aud Danyilc depot died from his injuries
last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
sherman Fountain will Serve Five Years
IA the Penitentiary.

Sherman Fountain (cOlored) was yester-
dav convicted in the Hastings Court OF
murder In the second degree IN taxing the NE oI
James Coucn, and was sentenced 10 thc pohlleh-
tiary for a term Of five years.
Fountains trial began Thursday morning ana
II was after o'clock yesterday hlIerhOoh "hea
the fury brought III a verdict. ms Dody nai
neon called in three times previous 10 this, but
had failed 10 agree. When they entered the
room the Sec nd time after having retiren jury
man Richardson created nipple oi Laughter Dy
asking @; the Judge whether the jury ouHnl 20
bring In a verdict Of murder IN the secohu uc-
gree or voluntary mansiaugh'e:.
Judge Witt replied: THAT IL what we want
you 10 decide
AELE ARGUMENT.
The case was very ably argued on both sides.
Mr. II. r. FauntlerOy opened Tor The ieienrehhl
was followed by telling speech 10y MS hs7O'ial',
succeeded by Commonwealth s-Attorney smith,
VINO srokc for about an hour from tho prosocu-
ton SIDE Of the case.
ALL WE'RE SATISFIED.
After the verde; had been rendered the
nrieourr's counsel were asked II they doslred
soondcd; II said should be satisfied with tne
yerlc, OF this Jury. aud now reiterdte Wha,
thcn said have no motions TO make. M
Fauntlcroy acquiesced In me sentiment ch-
pressed by his associate, and inc .Ul.iinon ,. i'.
wcalth's Attorney stated that tno 'e'u'O' ""'
entirely satisfactory 20 him. - -, -, ;. q.
Judge witt interrupted Mr.. SInith Dy shslns
tnnt he was very giad the couiisei Oh p"'n o',,
had finally agreed upon even u silg.e p,,i,' nv
lie then passed sentence upon foihteih .iiiu '4O
cnurf took recess till IL o'clock this niOriiihs.
Tho prisoner said he preferred 10 Dc taseh
over 10 the ponitentlary as soon as pracuc'oic
and the City Sergeant was instructed 10 fclio'o
him "a soon as II was convenient. o,, with
The cnse OF Josephine stuart, cnascu VIZ u
,hc murder Of Jefl. Miller, will be tried III the
Uusfinrs Court to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
REVIVAL MELTiN0.

The Rev. T. T. Speigh,, assisted by the Rev.
r. 4. vaan, Of Edenton. and the Rev. Dancy
Kale, of White-Oak chuica, has been conducting
revival meeting al the Baptist church In town.
The night-watchman shot az man last night
who was attempting TO enter the liquor-saloon Of
L. +. smellwood, but did not succeed in hitting
hin. lie made his escape before being recog.
uizgi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

Salvation Oil. the great liniment. should
be q part Of every travelling mans equip
mept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
,s iN EOAkO >E.

t-a -'' rave Dwellings Destroy
"'arius Loses His Lite.
,%a.,, r. ''l'o - ne DsDa,ca.l
.-,...'. october lJ.-Ono of the
en- i, epAla2fat,oas ever known
n, .b.., ,-' eily occurred here this
49, 80, '-'fk. Ia wh.ch Bush u Car
tl4 I've dwellings, pear ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17

With tho new moon, look out for colo
weather, and keep Dr. Bulls Cough syrup
handy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
ARRANGEMENTS AT MURpHY's.
THE GEORGIA DELEGATION.
A New York telegram to the DISPATCH
L.. IL.

received last night, says:
Tho Georgia delegation tnat came here 70 escort
Governor Hiil 10 Atlanta called at ex-Presiicnt
Cleveland's once in the Mills building to-day, bit
failed to meet him. Tho members subsequently,
made & tOu~ down town. visiting the various ex-
changes aud police courts. On Sunday they viii
proceed u Albany aud return here IN the eve
ilirg with Governor Hill. On Monday morning
the patty will start for Richmond, Va, where
they will be received by the Powhatan club and
Governor Hin will deliver An al lress. On Iues-
day morning the party viii board special tram
for Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
j. Taylor Stra,ton. Adiutant.
AUXILIARY C0RP5

The Indies Of Lee Camp the wives, daughters,
sisters. and friends Of the members OF the camp
are invited 10 attend the regular meeting OF the
Camp next Friday night for the purpose oi ot-
ganiZirg u ladrs' auxiliary corps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-17
Democratic pppfn:ineHts.
VIRGINIA STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTED
~. .f...r I 4

VNIIs
Tho following announcements for speaking are
made:
Hon. w. Il. Alexander, OF Frederick, viii speak
M New Market. saenandoah. on Thursday, Ocio-
Der %, 1891 at Nj. jackson on Friday, Ocio-
Der 30, 1891 q, Strashurg on saturday, Oito-
Der 81, 1891. at night; at Luray couri-iay,
Monday. October 20, 1871; at Shenandoah Cl'y
az night October 2G, 1891.
Hon John W. Daniel al Pulaski City, Monday,
October 2G 1891: at Christialsours, lue.day'
October -, 1891 At SInithyillc. Charlotte Moh-
day. November ,. 1891. 49,
lion Howard Hathaway at SaludG, Neines-
DAY, October 2S, 1891: AT MOntross. WestmOre-
land county, Monday. October 26, lS?l.
J. TAYLOR ELLYsOS, Chairman.
James Il. Fisher, Secretary.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15

SENECA, Kan, Aug. S.-About 8
o'clock last evening as the passenger
train was approaching the city it struck
carriage of people at the Sisson cross
ing, two miles east
A. II. Burnett and Miss Frances Full
er were killed outright.
Mrs. P. p. Fuller was seriously.
though it is thought not fatally, in
jured, and Mrs. George Firstenbe berger
and her two little children, aged and
4years respectively. were seriously in
jured.
The carriage was broken TO atoms.
but the horses were not hurt
There is deep curve near the cross
ing and the train could not be seen
from the carriage before the accident
occurred
The victims are all prominent people
of this city. Mr.. Burnett was one of
the pioneers and one of the builders of
the city.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
DUN'S REPORT,

while Business at Mr0y Points So DisaD-
pointing, the FeelInA of Confidence In.
creases.
New YORK, Aug. S.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly report of trade saws:
While business in many lines is dis
appointing, the feeling of confidence
distinctly increases. The belief in
creases that the country will be able to
sell such vast quantities of grain
abroad, and draw SO heavily upon for
eign supplies of capital that all home
industries will be greatly stimulated.
Though at some northern points money
markets are tight, supplies at western
centers are adequate for legitimate
business and mere speculation gets less
help than usual. Depression in some
great industries continues and is real,
but may be traced to causes obvious.
~ not permanent Thus the iron
manufacturer is much set back by ina
0lllty OF railroads to make purchases
because they fail to negotiate securi-
ties. Cotton manufacture is retarded
by the extraordinary fall in the price of
cotton and consequent losses on goods
made from material purchased early in
the past year, but still there is fairly
large demand and at some reduction in
prices most goods are moving freely.
At Philadelphia in most trades there is
much complaint of slow collections
Financial prospects have not changed,
and though money on call is cheap
commercial loans are made with |
Large failures have occurred,
but none threatening financial disturb |
ance. The tone abroad is less strained |
and the bank of France has gained gold |
largely, but pressure in Europe must
result if needs for breadstuffs are as !
large as are supposed. Foreign inn
ports of merchandise in New York in
July fall 10 per cent below the year,
while the exports largely increase.
The demand for money to move crops
begins to be felt by many banks
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15

Capt. John Palmer, Of Mew XeFk, Elected
Commander-in-Ch Chief Of the G. A. Rho
New Department for Colored Veterans
Other Organizations.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 7.-While the
delegates to the G. A. r. encampment
were getting together yesterday for
the second days session. 1t was APP
parent that the chief bone of conten-
ton of the silver anniversary-thec color
line imbroglio-was not destined to be
disposed of as amicably as had
been anticipated. The recommends
ton of the commander-in-chief
in favor of the creation of a
provisional department for the colored
veterans has met with storm of OPP
position from unexpected quarters, and
after the adjournment yesterday scores
Of delegates were in receipt of dis
patches, the majority of them from the
sast and west, urging and in some cases
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
The Best Light.

The natural stimulus of the eye, and
consequently the one best adapted for
reading, is white sunlight The softest
and most pleasant of all is the diffused
light from northern sky. Good arti-
fetal light is much to be preferred to
insufficient daylight AS regards arti-
fetal lights, there are too sources of
trouble: First that they are not pure
white. and secondly, they are unsteady.
The first effect is found to a marked
degree in all artificial light except the
lime, electric and magnesium lights:
the second especially in candles and
gas Gaslight has decided excess of
yellow rays, but answers very we'll if
the gas is of a good quality and the
fame is properly regulated. The light
of good coal oil lamp is very grateful
to the eye If candles are used, wax
and spermaceti are the best Among
the many advantages of the electric
light is the fact that in color, or rather
absence of color, it more nearly ap-
proaches daylight than any other
Detroit Free Press.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
The CLOSE.

1ne twenty fifth National Encampmeut d
the q. A. n. Ends-The New Council Of
AdministratiOn-Woman Relief Corps
Onicers.
DETROIT. Mich, Aug. a-Tho M
nonal encampment closed yesterday.
Inc quartermaster's report showed the
finances to be in good condition. The
per capita tax was reduced from three
to two cents, and the new officers were
installed.
The national council of administra-
ton OF G. A. R. has been selected az
follows: Alabama, A. w. Folgyham,
birmingham; Arizona, w. Christy,
Fhoenlx; Arkansas, Isaac C. Parker.
Fort Smith; California, Magnus TAFT
Los Gatos; Colorado and Wyoming,
John B. Cooke, Greeley; Connecticut
John Z. Clark, New Haven; Delaware,
William j. Blackburn, Wilmington;
Florida, J. D. Hazard, Eustis; Georgia,
Alfred Gutian, Augusta; Idaho, George
L. Shoup, Salmon City; Illinois, a. 8.
DIETRICH, Chicago; Indiana, Charles
d. Meyerhoff, Evansville; Iowa, L. B.
Raymond, Hampton; Kansas, ]. d. Bar
Der, Glrard; Kentucky, ]. r. Browning,
Louisville; Louisiana and Mississippi,
Charles K. Lincoln, New Orleans;
Maine. Washington Cushing, Foxcroft;
Maryland, Alfred S. Cooper, Baltimore;
Massachusetts, William Fl. Olin. Bos-
ton; Michigan, B. F. Graves, Arran;
Missouri, ]. B, Miner, Springfield;
Montana, Patrick S. Fisk, Helena; Ne.
braska, John Fl. Erhardt, Canton; New
hampshire, B. j. Clark, Conway; New
Jersey. M. K. Kinsey, Camden; New
Mexico, Philip Mothersill, Eagle; New
York, r. F. Kniff, Saratoga; North Da.
kota, w. Fl. Winchester; Ohio, E. S.
Grant, Middleport; Oklahoma, C. D.
Meanger, Oklahoma City; Oregon, D.
=. futile, Portland; Pennsylvania,
William McClelland; Potomac, A.
G Hunton, Washington; Rhode |
Island, Henry C. Luther, Provi.
dence; South Dakota, E. w. Cald.
well, Sioux Falls; Tennessee, w. j.
smith, Memphis; Texas, DIR. D. C. Stod-
lard, Houston; Utah, C. o. Fairworth,
Salt Lake; Vermont, d. ]. Stafford,
Morrisville; Virginia, w. Il. Aspinwall,
Morton; Washington and Alaska, Frank
: Lendennin. Tacoma; West Virginia,
}. w. Hart, Buchanan; Wisconsin, E.
\. Shore, Ashland; Indian territory,
Robert W. HILL Muskogee.
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS OFFICERS.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. s.-The Wom-
ms Relief corps convention was yester.
ny morning occupied with committee
eports' Officers were elected in the
tternoon as follows: National presi-
ent, Mrs. Sue A. Sanders, Delaware,
L.; senior vice-president. Margaret 3.
}. Virgins, Sabetha, Kan; junior vice
resident, Mary Lyle Reynolds, Coving-
on, Ky; treasurer, Amelia A. Chaf-
ey, Detroit, Mich; chaplain, Miss Clara
'arton, Washington.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
No Thunder.

There are regions of the globe where
nearly every rain-storm is accompanied
by violent electric explosions, while in
others thunder and lightning are as
rare as earthquakes The worst
climate for persons affected with a
nervous dread of lightning is the east
coast OF San Domingo, where the sky,
at the beginning of the rainy season, is
often illuminated for weeks by nearly
continuous electric wrinkles and flashes.
In western California, on the other
hand, the equilibrium of atmospheric
electricity is so rarely disturbed that
many old residents of San Francisco
have never heard good thunder peal
of the traditional window-shakino
variety.-Golden Days.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
A MiLLIoNAlRE.s START.


The Nucleus Of Fortune Found I'm Rub
blsh Heap.
'Ten years ago." said . millionaire,
II stood without nickel in my pocket
outside Of a restaurant door in San
Francisco. was indulging in an OPP
tical feast, and wondering how all these
good things in the window would taste
II they were sliding down my hungry
palate. was trying to think how i
could get the price of a meal, honestly
or dishonesty, it mattered little. Be
fore had evolved a plan of action "A
prosperous looking man, who was flip
ping half dollar in his hand. dropped
1t through an iron grating, and it fell
into the subway below. He gave an
unconcerned glance in the direction the
coin had gone, and Then walked away.
ut was a grounding case for me,
and determined to secure that coin,
30 l walked into the restaurant and
asked the proprietor of the place If
might retrieve a five dollar gold piece
which had dropped into the cellar.
He replied certainly and gave me a
Ratchet with which might remove a
wooden bar that had been nailed across
a door leading from the basement to
the opening under the CRATE. There |
was much litter and dirt down there,
and in searching for the coin found |
many others which had been dropped |
in similar way. cleaned up eight |
dollars from that drift, an amount suf- |
fcient to completely dwarf an able
bodied appetite, secure a clean shirt |
and proportionate amount of self
esteem and reliance. I visited men of
influence whom l had not sufficient
courage to visit before, and I have not
been seriously insolvent since that
lime. Thus you may see on what a
thread often hangs a chance in life. ~
St Louis Globe Democrat