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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
SUPERIOR COURT.
Kennebec County June Term. 1900, Hon. 0.
G. Hall Presiding.
w. s. CHoATE. Clerk.
a. l.. McF'ADnEN. Sheriff.
+. a. SMALL. StenuSrapher.

: ~
a. l.. McFAppEN. Sheriff.
+. A. SMALL. StenuSrapher.
WItervile. June -
Niguc III. Proctor. This ease was con-
Guided I'D tho afternoon With verdict in
favor If the plaintiff for $11.N1
William H. Morrill, ". Martin z. Bart
lett. Brown x Brown for plaintiff, G. /.
Johnson fur defendants This IL m action
to recover the sum uf $3l95a to which thu
plaintiff claims title. The plaintiff, now
- year Of age. resides in Watcrville with
his mother. ana hc says that when hc
WIS 4 years uld IN went lit work III thr
cotton mill ana llhorcd three years with
his father. Daniel \. Morrill, who was
second hand in the weave room; that his
father took ~ his earnings so per month
ana deposited with the WatcrNillc Loan
and Building Association. telling him that
when he became p years of age he should
have the bank book ana tho money. The
book was originally in the name Of the
plaintiff. hut was subsequently changed
To the fathers name in order to comply
with certain rules Of the association.
Subsequently. after trouble HAD arisen be-
tween plaintiffs father ana mother, ana
divorce proceedings were instituted. the
father transferred the book and funds to
the defendant in this case, who is the see
rotary Of the association. with declara-
tinn of trust for the benefit Of the son,
the funds To- be paid over to him when in
the opinion Of the trustee the plaintiff
conduct entitled him I'd have such sum
Of money.
Daniel ~ Morrill,. the father was in
court and testified in defence He denied
that he ever agreed with his son that the
latter was to have the funds in question
when he was p, in any event. ana
claimed that he agreed To let him have
them when Of age if he was steady and
had good habits. The defence introduced
testimony to show that plaintiff had been
intoxicated repeatedly. and that on one
occasion he had been before the police
court. The testimony had been concluded
when court adjourned at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Thursday night. City Marshal Church
broke up gang of young men who
had been loafing around HallowcH for
a few days, ana who seemed to have
no particular reason for being in town
Two Of them We're locked up, but W,rr
liberated. Friday morning. as there was
no criminal action against them. They
however, took the hint that Hallowell
would be just as well off without their
presence in town. and jumped freight
train for Bangor. where they claimed
TO belong. 1t was the same gang that
followed Buffalo Bill to Augusta. last
week. The third ana Oldest one in the
lot was fleet of foot ana escaped be
fore the police could get him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

To accomm date patrons of the
steamer Islander, the Electric Road
will run special car to Gardiner. sun
day morning. ana each succeeding sun
day morning during tn" summer sea
son, connecting with the steamer at
that point. The car will leave Halle
wei at G.52. The road has made ar
rangements to carry small baggage
and trunks will be taken ut reasonable
rates. Parties having several trunks
can, by application to Supt. Taylor in
advance. have a fiat car sent for them
At Gardiner. baggage will be transfer
red to the Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The summer arrangement of trains
on the Maine Central railroad goes in
to effect, at I p. NJ. Sunday. June "A.
The time table is as follows: Going
west-6.41. 9.4S and 11.47, express for
Eoston only) A. NJ; 314. 357 and 1.o2
pullmam p. Nj. Going east-1. -
PullmanD and 901 ,for Waterville
only) A. NJ: 1919 (for BangoD, 213,
$40. and III for Watervillc) p. NJ.
Sunday trains go west at 1916 A. NJ.
and east at 2.13 p. N. Accommodation
train. To Augusta-6.43 4. NJ. 1.24 and
40 p. NJ. Sundays only. zoos A. NJ.
and 5.43 =. NJ To South Gardiner-7.5 50
y. NJ, 2.07 ana Gil p. NJ. Sundays
only. 1929 p. NJ. The G.17 train runs
daily. Sunday included
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
SKOWHEGAN.
SKOWHEGAN BOY DROWNED.
Ralph Demo Falls From Coon into Kenne.
bec-Body Not Yet Found.

Ralph Demo. the 8-year-old son Of
John Demo. was drowned, Thursday
afternoon. in the kennebec river, just
above the Savage ana Niles ice houses.
Young Demo was accompanied by two
other boys. whom he told he was going
in swimming. He took off his clothes,
placing them on the bank and started
tp walk out a boom which ran at right
angles With the main boom. but fell
from it and sank near the junction of
the two booms.
1t was some hours, probably, after
the accident occurred before the fact
was learned. because of the fear of the
boys who were with Demo. Just be-
fore 6.30. it was learned from the two
comrades Of Demo, what had happened
ana a crowd soon collected on the
banks. Some dredging was done. but
because Of the approaching darkness,
this was postponed until Friday. All
efforts We're without await ana the body
has not yet been found. 1t is thought
the body could not have gone over the
dam ana there is talk Of getting
professional diver to make a search.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The returns from furlough, yesterday.
We're: stephen Hill. from Newbury-
port, Mass; Henry Fuller. from Fitch
burg, Mass; John Bell. from Water
vile; Michael Sweeney, from New
York: William G. Lawrence. from Dan
vers, Conn; William +. Britton. from
Brockton. Mass: Patrick Burke. from
North Adams. Mass: Samuel f. Marsh,
from Boston; Michael Murphy, from
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
Ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. II cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet
insrowing nails, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all
pain and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t
today. Sold by all druggists and Shoe
stores for BE. Trial package free Ad-
dress, Allen S. Oimsted Leroy, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
The night watchmen are always pick

The night watchmen are always pick
ing up articles on the street that are
left out through the carelcssncSs of
some Of the store keepers. Thursday
night. they found a bicycle. black
frame ana in good condition. Inquiry
through the day did not reveal the
owner or even learn of any wheel be
ing lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

II. A. Fuller makes 4 special price
today only. of that nice Alpha Salad
Cream, made without oil and war
rantcd to keep after it is opened tn
lady demonstration Will allow you to
sample it today. If bought today. only
1Sc. per bottle. You should obtain IT,
days special price list from the store
1t pays to buy heavily on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The Islander arrived from Bath, last
evening. and will begin her regular
summer work. today. Every day but
Tuesday and Friday, which are excur-
sion days. she will make trips to the
Islands ana Boothbay. She will BE-
commanded by Capt. Robert Wcstman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mr.. ana Mrs. GustavuS Moore ana
Miss Pearl Moore arrived from South
Hadley, Mass. Friday morning, where
Miss Moore has just completed her
course Of study at Mt. Holyoke college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The Gardiner Band will give one of
the finest dramas ever seen here in the
Opera house, early in July. The play
will be under the direction of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank T. Webster. who are now
stopping in Gardiner. The talent will
be the best To be procured here and tho
play one that has never been produced
in this part of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

F. s. NeWbcrt. as executor. an
nounces an executors sale of many of
the lines of boots and shoes in tho
stock Of The II. X. Newbcrt Shoe 60.
The al. fully explains the object Of the
sale and it only need be said that the
public may rely upon this being a sale
where low prices will prevail on a class
of new and Very desirable goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Another shifting engine has been
placed in the freight yard Of this city
This time it is regular shfter, No.
IA. and is powerful mogul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

w. ;. Grant farms it on a large
scale. He has completed the planting
Of ten acres to corn for the silo ana
also aoWed seven acres to Hungarian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The National Home Band, Prof b. w.
Theme. director. will give an open air
concert. at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
with the following program:
March, DIR. w. f. Elwell," Theme
overture to alfalfa, MendelSSOhn
Golden Robin Polka BouSquit
tSolo for two piccoloS, Messrs. Hcdemark
and Naeler).
selection from Merry War, Strauss
WaltzeS, ''Deutsche Grasse," German
GrcetingS) Fahrbach
Medle- OF War Songs of the Boys in
Blue LaurenLeau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The freight house Of the Kennrhrc
ana Boston Steamboat 90. has been
made to assume 4 moro metropolitan
appearance by having painted thereon
the sign: Boston Steamers Office"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

James q. Johnson, an inmate of the
Home at Togus. died very suddenly at
the home Of his brother, Daniel John
son. Spring street, Thursday evening
He was passing a few days with him
and appeared to be all right. eating Il
good supper. soon after arising from
the table, while sitting in his chair, he
expired the cause being heart trouble
He was - years Of age and the re-
mains We're taken to the Home, ycster-
day. for military burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Eight offenders appeared before
Judge Larrabec to answer to the
charge of drunkenness. Six We're al
lowed to go on probation. charles Pot
tie was sent to Jail for 30 days and
William English. a tramp. went up for
ca dave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Waterville somehow never seems to
b. able to arrange celebration for the
Fourth Of July. Fairfield is to have
one, this year. with a horse trot in the
afternoon and dance in the evening.
with the usual fireworks. 1t seems,
therefore, Is if everyone who does not
desire to go far from home to celebrate
Will have to go to that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Sunday services in the chapel: Mass at
1.lJ A. NJ, Rev. j. r. Michigan, celebrant;
Protestant services with sermon by Rev
G. A. Hayden at 3 p. NJ, assisted by the
tniversalist choir; social prayer meeting
at I L. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
HALLOWELI.

David Lamere of Vassalbpro. was in
town. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

BY taking notice of the Eastern
Steamboat Co.'S ad. it will be observed
that several additional trips are an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Prof. IL. w. Dutch. principal of the
HallowclI High school. left for his
home in Winchester. Mass. on tn"
boat, Friday afternoon. whcr" h Will
pass his summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

With the advent Of hot weather
comes the desire to keep as cool rs
possible. In order t. do this, one needs
Thin underwear and hose Lunt 4
Hrann carry ladies' ana childrvn's un-
dcrwear ana hosiery in a variety If
styles, also mems hose. They have
some very handsome ribbons for the
neck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The Methodist Sunday-school held its
annual picnic at Hayden Lake. Friday. A
lar4c number was i'll attendance ana a
nuc time ~ reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Boston, where she has been passing the
spring with her grandmother. Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

II. l.. Head, trackman for the A.,
H. a G. Electric Road, IL enjoying a
10 days vacation in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The rain of yesterday was greatly APP
preciated by all. 1t laid the dust ana
washed the dirt from all vegetation
and cooled the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

T. H. Anderson and J. =. oak went to
Augusta, Thursday, IL make the trip
tx Elth with Trinity CummandcTy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mrs. c. a. White and daughter, Miss
White. went to their cottage at Squir-
rel Island, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Edward Jones Who has been visiting
his mother. Mrs. VIM. Jones, On water
street. has returned To Hyde Park,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

q. "A. Hildreth returned from Boston,
Friday evening, where he has been at
tending the Commencement exercises
of Tufts College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

@. NJ. Browns special sale of skirts
means dollars in saving to the pur-
chasers. His al gives prices and par
ticularS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mrs. r. L. Fogg. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Susan Dalton. in chcl-
sea. returned. Friday afternoon. 10 her
home in ROckland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The steamer Gardiner will, all Of
next week. run To Bath daily, leaving
Gardiner at 1.15 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Miss Bertha NJ. Hall ~ Addison. this
State. arrived in town Thursday, on a
visit u friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Miss Agnes IIcrscy, teacher of voice
culture. who has been giving lessons in
ITallJwell and Augusta. left for her
home in Etna, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Smith went to
Monhegan. Friday. where they will
pass weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Miss Nellie Johnson went to Rich
mond, yesterday. where she will pass
Il few days visiting friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Ey taking notice of the Eastern
Steamboat cos al. it viii be observed
that several additional trips are an
nouECed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Baggage Master Finkham had charge
Of the accommodation train, Friday, in
The absence of Conductor West. q. Bck
fora Wa baggage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Maxcy returned
from Boston, last evening. where they
have been on few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

next week. run to Bath daily, leaving
Gardiner ut ia A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mrs Alex. Dpyl" returned to her
home in New York, Friday. in re-
81. nse To- a telegram received. Thurs
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

If you obtain one of G. II. Beane's
new price lists before you buy goods
elsewhere. it may save you money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt Hogan: Sun
day, Capt. w. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mrs. J. T. Richards went to Bath
yesterday, on a short visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

The meat inspection bill passed the
German Bundesrath, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
WATERVILLE.
C0HURk CLASSICAL
Graduates Class Of Bright Young People.
Friday Afternoon.

The graduating exercises of the class
Of 1900 Of the Cnburn Classical Insti
,t, r.,. ,,.l,
lutr were III ~ Ill IN" l'AItlSI 'hur'h
Friday afternoon. The church was
crowded rs usual hv the admirers and
.,.i,,,i,. III iii. ,r,..,,i,,.,+,.. ti,tIa
after ESQ O'Clock. the hour assigned.
th. graduating class marched in from
,l,,. ,,,.,, ,,.,,tII INN. n,.l,i,,,a
'h' N'S'fE Nhl' nan 'Frh'Slra
played a march, ana took their places
directly III fr,nt nf III. nI,tfnr,n Aft.r
!, -.l,.,i,n IL. IL, ,rlI,,..,,., ,,-..,.
" ''''l 'H nv wv l. PIdN'
was offered by DR.. Dunn.
III i |'"''''H N'N 4" N''N WY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Pcn4hscpt Division. No. I, Ancient
Ord.r ~ Ilibcrnians. Bangor, Is making
elaborate Preparations for its 10Th an
nual excursion and field day at Lake
MaranacJok. Winthrop. Wednesday,
July -.
\ heavy fire on the line of the rail
road between Carrabassett and Crock
.rtnWn. burned over 1000 cords Of peel
M poplar. Thursday The fire caught
from sparks from the engine. The lum-
bvr belonged to the Cumberland Mills.
Miss Florence NJ. Roberts. daughter
NJ REV. J. +. Roberts of Madison, arose
in hcr sleep. Wednesday night, and
walked to the stairway and fen down
the stains Ii took two hours 70 re-
store her to consciousness. bUt the ply
sicilns says shr hls sustained no serl-
ous injury.
Harry Davis. an cmploye in the Win
thrup oil cloth works. while AT his
work, Thursday. became rntIngled ny
his clothing in a coupling of shaft
and was seriously injured. 80 bones
were broken, but he was badly bruls-
ca. He was drawn completely around
the shaft once. but had sufficient pres
ence Of mind To grasp a post near by
and held on until nearly all his cloth
ing was torn from his body, and thus
released from his pcrilous situation.
The bill for the approval of the lease
Of the Boston & Albany Railroad TO
the New York Central passed 70 4
third reading in the Massachusetts
state Senate, Friday, by a vote OF "a
to with four pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Miss Julia Richards is at home from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

College Preparatory Course-Vernon
Stanley -\meS. Pulpit Harbor: Nellie Har-
rict LAWS, Calais; Ethel Estella Butler
NinSlow; Charles Ware Chase. Water
vile; Arilard Fillmore Chase. Brooks;
Eva Estelle Clement. Seal Harbor: Jen-
M" May Cochrane. Springvale: Doris
Paula Gallcrt, WaterVillc; Minerva June
Goodalc. Clinton; Roscoe Lnrin Hall
livermore Falls; Albert Edward Hodges.
3enton; Gary Micaiah Hudson. Guilford:
Warren Edglic kershnrr. Watervllc;
Ezra kempton MaXticld. Winthrop; Car
roll Norman Perkins, WatcrviIle; Charles
Winfield Richmond, Shawmut; Percy
Groves Sargent, Sargentville; Simeon
Hall Sawyer, JonespOrt; Arthur George
Smith, Tenants lIarbor: Frank Washing
ton Tarbell, Smyrna Mills; Charles Ed
ward Thomas Winthrop: Arson Laforest
Tillson l-akeshnre; Donald Stone Walker
Liberty; Edith May Watkins, Wlterville;
Bertha Carey Whiittmore Waterville
Samuel Gibson Wing. Fairfield
Englis Scientific CourSc-Amv Morris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Additional Gardiner news and ads. will
be found on page 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
The Summer Shopper

Will find veritable paradise at our
store. Our spring stocks were never
more complete or varied and the prices
never as low. Each year a little better
is our motto. You want to cali and
see our line of oxfords for ladies'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23
Doing One Thing Right.

One Of the principal reasons our
shoes stand head and shoulders above
anything of the kind is:
WE WILL GIVE YOU \ BETTER
FIT. WE WILL GIVE YOU A LOW
PRICE WE WILL GIVE YOU
BETTER ASSIGNMENTS. WE WILL
GIVE YOU A MORE COMFORTABLE
SHOE. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN
THIS ONE THING. WE WILL GIVE
YOU RETTER QUALITY
1t will give us pleasure to show you
what we have at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-23

Mems suits must be sold or given
away.
MEMS AND YOUNG MEMS me-
dunn and light weight Suits, made
from double yarn Cashmere, strong
and selviceable, worth $3.50, to close
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05

During the time when Lord Disraeli
was startling sober Englishmen by his
eccentricities of dress, Lord Macaulay,
that was to be, was electrifying his
dull-witted constituents by his witty
sallies and repartee. Having been de-
feated in 1847, he ran again for parlia-
ment in 1852. For a change he was
the pupular candidate. One day, while
standing on the hustings, side by side
with his opponent, he was violently
struck by dead cat. The man who
threw it Immediately apologized, say
ing he had meant the cat for his op-
ponent. "Indeed?" said Macaulay,
"then I wish you had h3eant itfor niie
and struck him."-Coliier's Weekly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-05
Written for The Prison Mirror.
The Coward.

He won the name when a boy at
school, because he would rather run
away than fight when the other boys
called him ''brick top" The name
stuck to him through life and lives
after him now when he is dead. By
those who knew him the name is men
toned not in, derision but in reverence.
never knew him, in his schoolboy
days, to refute the charge or to do any
thing to prove that it was not true but
once, and to the schoolboy mind that
one attempt was not in very glorious
cause.
One day some of the boys had done
something which all or most of us
must plead guilty to at some time in
our lives, that is, tied a tin can to a
dogs tail and started him run
ming. The coward" rescued the
dog and called it cruel The boys re-
sented it and the natural result fol-
lowed. The coward put up the gamest
fight | ever saw, but was the worse for
wear afterwards.
Time passed on. The Coward" as
he was called still, grew to manhood
and entered the employ of large i'm
porting house. He rose to response
BILE position and was sent to Europe
as buyer for the firm.
He made many trips across the At
lantic, and it was on one of these that
he proved his right to be called hero.
The steamer upon which he sailed
was struck in mid-ocean, during a
heavy fog, by homeward bound
American Liner and panic ensued.
Life belts were quickly distributed,
but while helping panic-stricken
woman on with hers, the towards"
was stolen.
The boats were quickly lowered and
then human nature in its worst form
was visible. Strong men pushed wom-
en- and children in mad fright in the
endeavor not to be left behind. The
captain did his best to restrain them,
but 1t was impossible.
Suddenly above the cries of the
panic-stricken crowd rose the words of
that most beautiful of hymns, "Peace
Be STILL" AS the first words, "Master,
the tempest is raging" sung by a
tenor voice, were heard, hush fell on
the entire company. They turned to
see the singer. 1t was the coward"
He sang the three verses with the
chorus through without tremor while
the boats were being filed, not now
with men, but with women and chill
dren.
It was a wonderful example of the
power of music over the human mind.
Out of three hundred persons on the
vessel about two hundred were saved;
the balance were lost, among them,
"the coward" KISMIT.