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The morning call., 1893-11-03
Shot i'm the Foot.

STOCKTON. Nov. flames Freel. a
young man about 20 years of age, sh OF his
left foot to-day at Collegeville, eight miles
from here, and his leg was amputated be-
low the knee. He had been out hunting,
and returning passed his gun to friend,
when 1t went off accidentally.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
To Sue a Railroad.

CORVALLIS, Nov 2.-The execution d.
recting the sale of the Oregon Pacific Rail-
road was placed in the hands of the Sheriff
this morning The date is fixed for FRI
day, December 10. The deposit of $780,
600 cash. or certified checks of the required
sum. is to be applied on the purchase when
the sale is confirmed.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Stricken With Paralysis.

STOCKTON, Nov. George Allen, a
well-kn0wn life insurance man, was
stricken with partial paralysis while in
bed at 1 o'clock this morning. His right
side is affected. but he has little control of
the lower limb
The morning call., 1893-11-03

boiler-house. and the large frame building
was soon mass of flames. Despite the
efforts of the fremen the building was
doomed, and two neighboring shingls
mills had a narrow escape. The loss is
estimated in the neghborhood of $4,000.
covered by insurance.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
CLEVELAND ON HAWAII.
His Message All Ready to Send to
COuQreSS

Congress.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Before the fate
OF the repeal bill was settled it was gen.
orally expected the Presidents message
in regard to Hawaiian affairs would be
sent In. but since it has become known
that Congress Will adjourn on Friday it is
quite likely the message will be withheld
until the regular session in December.
There is good authority for the statement
that the message the President intends to
submit to Congress is entirely completed
and ready for transmission.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Dead Under a Rock.

VIsALIA. Nov. 2.-Albert Perkins, aged
20. was found dead near Ash Springs this
morning. Tuesday he went quail-hunting
and not returning parties went in search
of him. He was found dead under a rock
that took seven men TO remove.
The morning call., 1893-11-03

State. was found dead in his bed at Boise
City. Idaho. this morning. DR.. Finfrock
was captain of the Eleventh Cavalry which
was assigned to duty in Wyoming after
the war. His eldest son, Edward, born at
Fort Laramie, was the first white child
born i'm the State.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
A Little Fire.

POMONA, Nov. "A fire mysteriously
broke ont in the New Central Hotel this
evening, in the room of the landlady, but
it was extnguished with but little damage
to the building. The clothing of the land
lady and her child was burned. No in
surancs.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Won by the Bostons.

SAN JOSE. Nov about 600 people
assembled at Recreation Park this after
noon to see the game between the Boston
and Oakland teams. 1t was easily won by
the former:
Bostons. o o l 8 o 2 o 2-lO
oaklands .............2 o U o 0 o o. 2
1t has been decided to locate the baseball
team known as the ALI Californians in
San Jose for the winter.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
WEALTHY CITIZEN DEAD.
A Former Resident of Chicago Passes
Away at Pasadena.

Away at Pasadena.
PASADENA. Nov. 1.--James W. Scoville
died at his residence in this city this morn
ing.
MIR. Scoville was a wealthy and infuen-
tial man. formerly of Chicago. who re-
moved to Pasadena about six years ago on
account of his health. He was president
of the Prairie National Bank Of Chicago,
the Chicago Screw Company. Gas and
Electric Company of the OAK Park SUBJ
urb Of Chicago and vice-president of
the Elgin National Watch Company. He
was most generous giver to several
churches and educational institutions both
in the East and on this coast Deceased
was 68 years of age.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Vast Sums That Must Be Raised to
Carry On the Work.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 2.-To-day was the last
of the ANIMAL meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal Women's Foreign Missionary
Society, and the most important report Of
the meeting-that OF the finance commit
Iee-was presented. The apportionment
of money to be raised among the eleven
The morning call., 1893-11-03
A Contractors Troubles.

FRESNO. Nov. 2. = District Attorney
Church to-day instructed the Board of
Supervisors not TO pay any more on the
Courthouse contract till thorough in
vestigation is made. Owing to changes
made. it is believed the original contract is
void from beginning to end.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Struck Against a Reduction.

CAIRO. ILL.,. Nov. 2.-The engineers.
fremen and switchmep employed in the
yards of the Big Four here. to the number
of about fifty. struck tonight against a
reduction in wages
The morning call., 1893-11-03
MEXICAN LAND OFFICER.
An American Appointed to a Most
Responsible Position.

LEwIsBURG. Pa. Nov. 2.-Howard
Miller OF this city. for many years land
officer of the Union Pacific Railroad. has
been appointed by the President of Mex
leo to position in that republic similar to
that of Land Commissioner in this coun-
try. He Will organize for Mexico land
service similar to that of the United States
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Long Distance Sprinting.

ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. "a lwo mile fo0trace
for purse of $500 ana the championship of
the world. between Smith OF this city and Ever.
EFT c. McClennand of Pittsburg, Pa, was run
here this afternoon, resulting In Victory for
Smith. who won easily In min. "a 35 Sec,
finishing fully 200 yards ahead. The first mile
was made in 4:56. Betting was 10 10 in
favor of Smith
The morning call., 1893-11-03
NOT A RELATIVE.
Alexander Stewart Cannot Get the
Millions From Hilton.

NEW YORK, Nov 2.-In the Court of
Common Pleas this afternoon Chief Jus
tice DAILY dismissed the suit of Alexander
Stewart against Henry Hilton. The case
was dismissed because. in Justice Days
opinion. the claim of relationship between
plaintiff and A. T. Stewards family was
not established
The morning call., 1893-11-03
johnson Has All Records.

INDEPENDENCE. Iowa, Nov. 2.-Jobnson got
more records this afternoon, and now has all
the records up to two-thirds of mile. For that
distance, flying slart, he made lie, lowering
standing start attempt he covered The distance
in l ;23 3-6,
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Won by De Orc.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 2.-In the first Of a series
of three games be ween De Orc. champion pool
player OF the world, and Clearwater, the Amer
lean champion, for $50 side tonight, De OrO
won by score of 202 to 1872, In sxty.nine
innings.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
GETS THE LIMIT.
Chinaman Sent Up for Ten
Years.

STOCKTON, Nov. 2.-Sing Lung. a Chi
nese who killed countryman on Roberts
Island few weeks ago, was sentenced to
ten years imprisonment for mansaughter.
The full penalty was given by Judge
Smith, because it was apparently case of
murder.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Some Big Potatoes.

CARSON. Nov. ed Sweeney rece ntly
selected fifty-fye potatoes from his garden
in this city weighing 175 pounds. The larg-
est weighed four pounds and two ounces.
They will be sent to the Mdwinter Fair.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Nav Not MateriaIize.

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov 2.-It is not ex-
pected that the threatened strike of miners
at Nanaimo will amount to anything after
a hearing has been had with Manager
Robins Of the n V. c. Company.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
A Factory DESTROYED.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Nov. 2.-This even
ing the factory of the British Columbia
Jute and Cooperage Company was totally
destroyed by fire. The blaze started in the
The morning call., 1893-11-03
A DESERTED VILLAGE.
A Former Active Mining Camp Now
Wholly Abandoned.

PREscoTT, Nov. 2.-Tiptep in this
county has heretofore been the most pros
nerous mining camp in the Territory. 1t
was chloride camp. but yielded $4,000
to 500. 600 yearly. A company was organ
The morning call., 1893-11-03
Looking for Contracts.

VICTORIA, Nov 2.-Numerous contract
ors from all over Canada and the United
States are inQuirlng about the new Gov
erument-building contracts.
The morning call., 1893-11-03
A Pioneer Gone.

CHEYENNE, Nov 2.-Dr. j. II. Finfroek
of Laramie, one of the pioneers of Wyn-
ming, and prominent in tho affairs of tho
The morning call., 1893-11-03
WILL RESTORE RATES.
The Union Pacific Not Hungry for a
Fight After All.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2-Passenger Agent Lo-
max of the Union Pacific has written let
ters to the Great Northern. Northern Pa
ciic and Canadian Pacific declaring that
there is no reason why Worlds Fair rates
should not be restored by the trans
continental on November to the old
basis. and that the Union Pacific will then
put in old rates.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
HOWS THlS2
johnson Wooed, Won and Was
Horsewhipped.

Special to the Gazette.
Paris, Tex, Dec. GA romantic lit
tie story with "Gxings' comes from Chi
Gotta, For some time Miss Matte Har,
wood, q sprishtly Young lady of that COM
munlty has been engaged to n young man
named jenkins whom she had known from
childhood. A few weeks ago stylish
young gentleman from Dallas named
johnson went there. Il was case of
love at first sight. johnson soon had n
monopoly Of Miss Harwoods affections.
jenkins wasn't in H. Jealousy and nm.
ger ragged in his hitherto peaceful and
happy bosom, His sweetheart scorncd
him aud he bro0lod over II. johnson
was Ia high feather, He cnioyed bis
rivals chagrin as he nlrtel with Tic
girl aud remained mrshed upon hinself
dream. Little he thought OF the fntnre,
1t did not occur to him that he WON
have a painful awakening from so bliss.
ful u dream. a few nights ago he was
held up in the road by unknown nartics
given severe horse-whinping and or.
dered to leave the country at once. He's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
ndaptine the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value 10 health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
It's excellence Is due TO lis presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
mt to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; enectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation:
il has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and II Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Ia for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but 1t is man
nfactured by tho California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute II offered.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following decisions were given
cut IN the court Of civil appeals yester'
- Motions decided. Fort Worth md
Denver City Railway company vs.
Siitteler a Carroll, motion ior re-
Telegraph company ". j. r. loans; mo'
ainn 20 file Transcript granted. g. II.
NcCray vs.. W. A. Huffman Implement
company, motion for re-licarlng. refused.
u A. Thomas ri al, vs, Jesse Jones,
motion for r-hearinr granted; Judgment
for alirmnuce set aside and cause stricken
from docket j. g. Martin W.. ]. X. An.
drcws. motion for re-hcaring, granted and
record ordered fled.
company w. u. w lGvans a Co., from
Montague, affirmed. q. L. Dennison ct
al. vs.. H. u. HUI ct AL, from Wichita,
affirmed, Rosa Iiallister w. Mann y
Stephens at al, from Archer, affirmed,
Nv. Is. Worsham vs.. John Nlgnall, from
Clay. reversed aud remandcd. j. q.
Stephens Vs. j. w. Stephens from Wise,
affirmed. +. w. Curtis vs.. u q Roberts,
from Wise, reversed and dismissed. Il.
u Mitchell VS.. Hpmmnr Paint company,
from Denton. dismissed, Gulf, Colorado
and santa h'e Railway company ", Jerry
Crigin, from Cooke, affirmed. Gulf, Col.
Orado and Santa Fc Railway company
We. u =. liutchins, from Cooke, affirmed.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company Va. j. w. Shropshlre, from
Parker, reversed and remnnded
Gulf Colorado aud Santa Fc
Railway company VS.. i. a. Dodd, from
Cook, reversed aud rcmandrd unless re.
n,ittur Of $3.50 IL filed within twont,
,lays Gulf, Colorado aud Santa II,
Railway company vs.. b. j. Semmcs
from Cooke, affirmed
:, No cases were set down for submission
December 81.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

r Craig, Cleburne; G Baldwin, Has
kcll. w Faster. Stephenville; Nj Leaky,
Siephenville: w S Horton, Texas: j
~ White, Mulberry; w S White, lIor-
ton;J Q Harpman, Brownwood; u l.
Byers, Winfield, Kan; II FOurnhill
Winfield, Kan; w II Freeman, Ard
more; Miss Pearl Freeman, Ardmore;
j w Crane, United States army; j ID
Currie. United States army: w w Gil
bert, United States army; Il Il Canter,
United Stntes army; Martin Lttleton
Wcathcrford; G @ Murphy, Mansfield;
II ID Fisher, New Orleans: G Il Pier
son, city; w IL Galloway, city; II II
Hazard New York; Sam Culburth.
Baird; j Evans, Kansas City; d IL Mid
dleton. Abilene; Mrs. l. G CLARK. Salt
Lake City; J A Smith. city; II w shell
ton. -, Louis; ii Y Mcbride. Denison:
NJ a Chambers, city; r A Pankcy. city:
Mrs. VI ID Collins, Sugar Lane: Miss
Joanna Collins, Sugar Lane; l. Smith,
Haskell; w. Harrison, Itnska: ii = al,
len' Grlnbury; IL. G Adler, Terrell.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Again q 1ne audience greeted the mimi.
table nccrOnantique comedian, the grr'u
Hermann. Further description of TINS
great artist, the foremost IN his line, Is I'M
necessary His skin and cunning. however
grow on the public. as well known ns II Vs..
Though many Of the tricks Of themselves
merit endless repetition and should alone
make their author famous, yet the mighty
juggler Introduces round OF novelties
every season. Among the new sDeclaltles
last evening the "Orlginnl Chinese lmni-
grafton Mystery" provoked unhOunded won
derment
The strange suspension In mld-nlr OF Nine
Hermann and her dances, with the Nnrl'
gated lights won sincere applause.
The spirituallstic manifestations went FUR
ther than any other limitations OF the work
Of mediums, and was calculated to confirm
any skeptc
The whole performance though long. was
too short for the rupt interest OF the as
tOnishcd or amused spectators.
Tonight the Dewey Haywood Concert
company, composed OF eminent and splen-
did artists, viii be the program at the opera
house, aud on the NH inst COMES the In,
rcsstablp r. Il. Graham In his new ana
unique play, after the Rail-"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

While the Gazette deeply appreciates
the llberality OF It's advertisers, il hns
become necessary to call attention to the
90 use page will be required to hand
Ia their copy at least one day In advance
OF the date Il u to appear. Copy for
half-page advertisements must be In the
counting room by 10 O'Clock. noon. ia
advertising copy win be taken later than
6 p. m. preceding the day 1t Is to be
published,
THp GAZETTE COMPANY.
Sept so 1893.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Tlls Old rcllablc place Is roeclvlng dnlly
condgnments Of all tho markets AFFORD
In the way Of fish, game, meats, oysters
and all the dclicnclos of the season. Law.
sons cooks Rre famous Off their nccom.
pliahments In the culinary line. Exrur.
jionists coming into tho city will find il
10 their advantage TO visit either No. /
pr No, . for dinner or lunch OF any kind
The host and choapegt meal In the city
ran be had at either place. No. 80 Main
br zoos Lower Main.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
mis- roR Yon. M 1Any

u has been dccrccd by those ladies
cured Of Nervous Headache, land they
are leglon), that my lady who suffer,
with Headache, knowing that PRES.
TONS HbD'AlSE will cure Il sure In
10 minutes, deserves the pain. Win,
think you?
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

We will carry tho largest stock Of
grain aud hay IN the Huffman building
ever carried In Fort Worth and OF tho
best quality and at low prices Call
pn US. r. II. ANDREWS & co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
IN THE CITY.


A good audience was at the Door OF
Hone last night Rev. j. W. I.owrey
preached from the Palm Tree, Psalms
xcii. ~ The people We're enthused. aud IN
forest IS continually increasing. Sermon to-
night at 1880.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
DEATHS.
SAM CAIN.

Hpecial to the Gazette.
Corpus Christi, Tx. Dec. G-Mr. H.
announcing the death In New Orleans Of
DIR Sam Calm. MIR. Calm was a wealthy
merchant OF Laredo aud went TO New Or
leans n short time since to undergo medl-
cal treatment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Can on or write to the most rcsponsi.
be and experienced dealers and state
leur wants and you arc safe ANY bank
pg house Win toll you that ThOs Goggan
\ Bro, Galyesten, arc The most respnn-
ible and reliable dealers In 1oxas. They
lave houses aloo in Houston, Austin,
Waco, San Antonio and Dallas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

81 have bought and owned over fifty
raZors in my life, but never have | owned
any equal to those 'platina guaranteed ra.
zors OF Anderson's" This is the verdict
of every purchaser. Try one and be
convinced.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
Solid gold rings for S1.OO.
w. Nv, CHAMBERLAIN & co.
BIB Main street.


Look 10 your Lcalth. DO not wear
turned shoes, but buy Of Crowley *
himms a pair Of $3.50, $500, S3.0O or
Sl.OO welt shoes. They arc health pre-
servers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07
OUTDOOR SPORT,
Hunting clothing, camp chairs, cots aud
ents Ut Anderson rim house,

Corn, oats, bran, chons, hay, corn hays
and oat bags NJ low prices al L. Y, An.
drews X Co.'S Warehouse In the Hun.
man building on Front street. Special
prices made on round lois. Telephone
okI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Ihe builder " The famous engine ..nao .,
James hgehau1i, 9 master mecbanie ~ ',j,o
NV lore trniral railiOad Inns heer ~,
lye power. "a 'ne mo-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

u you aru Locking for bargains sec ".
w. ChambN1in d Co.'S show window
bycfy article worth from 500 20 s.. 90
3l3 Main street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Look to your Loallh. no not wear
turned shoes hut buy of Cp,wley 4
SioO viii shoes They Srs health 'I pr Y.
servers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Twoniy ycars acD there were hnt t,,..
ibyee manntacirrers OF horse hiie ie,,A " "
~ ills coQriry. The consumntio,, ~ KS, ,
leather Is latge ana rapidly lncrsaslns tAis
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

taeyrn-ycaroii Frank Merrick q, ~.
tii NY Sonn,, While rnnnlns rapidly a h.H
einthesllne lni tiifawn hraviiv Nv Nv N =
ropelfing injuries which may result fei.ii.i y
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

See tlse new line Of diamonds w. w
shemberlin A %, just received. Prices
aeiy eenipetton.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Go to W W. Chamaerlin 4 Co, 3i3
Main street, aud huy n S2.5n live year.
rolled gold plated ehniu 60 s. 20, - les
or gents,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

Hunting clothing. camp chairs, cots
an tents at Anders0n's gun house.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

None hut ten-ycar old Relic Of Nelson
whisky sold over the Mansion Bar.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-12-07

location hEh Hnodern
Commercial Seventh
oeAs Win ho,e porter Arlington Heights electric %
open every aaS 10 tie eAz Heated b. sea and hgasaa y
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-17

aperture, | perceived Mary sitting IN g
rocking chair before the fire. Her baby
boy was at her breast. The little three
year-old Molly sat on the floor near her
feet looking up at her mother with
limpid eyes
"Mammie," she said, in her lisping
accents, where is Uncle Tom? Why
don't Uncle Tom come see MolIyP"
Mary put her hand on the child's
fair head.
"Ah, Molly" she said, II wish
knew. Uncle Tom is an angel. Some
times think he is too good to live 1t
is now six long weeks since he has been
near us And" she added, with the tears
trickling down her cheeks, 'he loved
us so, Molly, and we loved him so in re-
turn, that sadly fear something must
have befallen him."
At the sight OF Marys grief, at the
sound of the voice, which even now
in my misery and restitution had
power to touch me like no other wom-
ans, | turned away. Should ] bring
sorrow on the heads of those dear ones?
Should | let them-a delicate woman
and two little innocent children-suffer
the Internal pains which had suffered?
No-a thousand times no! ! must have
been mad to think of it. Softly, on
tiptoe, | crept down the stairs. Out of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-17
QUEER THING ABOUT CAMELs
The Ships of the Desert Fond of Tobacco
Smoke.

Some years ago, when the British
troops were fighting against the forces
of the mahdi in the Soudan, opportuni-
ty was afforded to many of the CORE.
spondents accompanying the expedi-
ton to study the habits of the camel.
Most of the transportation of the sol
diers baggage was done by these "ships
of the DESERT" as they are called, and
at night some of the newspaper men
spent portion of their leisure trying
to learn something new about these
strange creatures.
One of them, who was an inveter tie
smoker, discovered that the camel is a
great lover of tobacco. Let anyone
smoke pipe or cigar in the camel COM
pound, said he, and the camel will fol-
low the smoker about place his nose
close to the burning tobacco, inhale
the fumes with prolonged sniff, swal-
low the smoke, then throwing his head
up, with mouth agape and eyes up
tnrned, showing the bloodshot whites,
will grunt sigh of ecstacy that would
make the fortune of low comedian in
love scene.
So if any of you have pet camel
who seems to be longing for something
and refuses to be comforted until he
gets it, you might give him cigar. He
is usually SO intelligent that it would
probably take very few lessons to teach
him how to smoke in most expert
fashion. -Harper's Young People,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-11-17

went on, we finished our apprenticeship
and were in aposition to earn money on
our own account We were good work
men and knew our trade thoroughly.
Our native town was small, stagnant
country one. 1t offered but little scope
for our advancement. We therefore re-
solved to go to London.
Before long we succeeded in gaining
employment with large firm whose
factories were situated in Bermondsey.
Here we renamed for several years,
and here we made the acquaintance of
Mary jackson. We met at the house
of mutual friend, and from the first
moment of meeting her | believe James
and |, unknown to each other, fell in
love with Mary. For myself, l can
only say / loved her very truly and
dearly. She was the one woman had
ever seen the sound of whose voice
made my heart beat fast and whose
most casual glance sent thrill travel
ing through my frame.
In those days she was young and
attractive girl, possessing peculiar
charm of manner, in addition to large
share of good looks. For six months
! wooed her steadily if silently, and
began to flatter myself that she re-
turned my affection.
One Saturday afternoon, on brill
liant July day, / noticed James taking
unusual pains with his toilet. Man
like, | chaffed him on the subject, and
after awhile he confessed that he was
going to take a young lady down the
river, in one of the penny steamboats,
A sudden impulse prompted me to ask