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The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
THE WEED NUISANCE.

One Of the most severe Affections
that come to the people Of Florence in
the course of year, is the epidemic
of hay fever which prevails each sum
mer. 1t numbers its victims by
scores and they are the most miserable
Of creatures while in the throes Of
the disease.
1t would seem to The Tribune that
everything possible should be done to
ameliorate the sufferings Of the hay
fever victims. and the best thing pos
sible to do is to. have the weeds cut
and that right soon. There are acres
upon acres of weeds on vacant lots and
along the street sides constantly
polluting the air with the pollen
which is 30 poisonous to the hay fever
victim. These weeds should be des-
troyed for they cause whole lot OF
physical suffering to the hay fever
people aud much anguish of mind to
people who believe in cleanliness as q
general principle.
The city authorities have the power
to see that the weed nuisance is ex-
terminated and they ought to do it.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
Low Round Trip Rates Feat

July LIST to 10 inclusive. Good re-
turning ninety days from date of sale.
One fare plus 81 making round trip:
To Kansas City, st. Joe, Atchison.
etc. SO; st. Louis, $26. 90; Memphis.
$3l. 76; Chicago. $3l so; also Boston
and return, June "a. 25 and 26 $47. .05 !;
Boston and return, June 80 and July
1, 2, and $40. 05; Saratoga Springs
and return. July 4 and 8. Side trips
to New York City $47. so; Baltimore,
Md, and return. July II, 18 and
Sept. II, IS and 10 $46. rs; Minneapolis
and return, July 10, 30 and 81 $27. 80 /;
Atlanta. Ga, and return, July 8, 6
and "a 20.
Electric lights and elecrtic fans on
all Pullman and dining cars, with
double daily through car service from
Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
to Kansas City and st. Louis without
change. Direction connections made
at Grand Union station, st. Louis. for
all eastern points. For rates see
your nearest agent or address,
H. b. Kooser. g. W. f. g. P. A..
18th and Stout Sts.,
Denver. Colo
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
Cuts, Bruises and Burns quickly
Healed.

Chamberlain Pain Balm is an an
tiseptio liniment, and when applied
to cuts, bruises and burns, causes them
to heal without maturation and much
more quickly than by the usual treat
ment. For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
Excursion to Parkdale.

July l6-$i 90 for round trip Train
leaves Florence i0:45 a. M, arrive
Parkdale IL 100 a. m. Leave Parkdale
2:S5 p. m. Train will stop at Hang
ing Bridge thirty minutes also at pen
itentiary. 14-l6
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15

Excursion rates to eastern points
via Rio Grsnde one fare plus ~. 90 for
round trip. limit 90 days Missouri,
Minnesota, Iowa. Northern Michigan
Wisconsin. parts Of Illinois. Mem
phis, Tenn. Continuous passage.
Dates of sale July | to 10 inclusive.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15

The Provident Life and Trust
company, Philadelphia, Pa. has a
contract you should see before insur-
ing your life. Write to E B. Webb
district agent for Fremont county.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15

For lazy liver try Chamberlain 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
luvigorate the liver. aid the digestion
ingreate the bowels and prevent
bilious attacks. For sale by all
druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
Low Rates East,

On June 4, 8. IL and IL. Colorado
agents will sell tickets via the Chi-
cago. Union Pacific and Northwestern
Ry., to Chicago, st. Paul, Minnea-
polls and intermediate points at rate
of one fare for the round trip, plus
%, limited to October 3Ist.
On June 80 to July 4th, inclusive.
from Denver. Colorado Springs and
Pueblo and return $49.05, account
meeting of National Educational as
sociation.
For further information call or
write D. W. Aldridge. General Agent
Chicago and Northwestern Ry., s0l
Seventeenth ST.. Denver. 59-Im
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
Denver s Rio Grande Railway
@. T. MENzEL. Agent.

ARRIVE DEPART
2;s7 pm 237 p IN
10 sd. a IN 10 ;se a m
i0i a m i0l a m
4;s7 p m 4.s7 p m
is:4s p m l2i@ p m
5:l4 a m h:l4a m
6:2S p m . rs p III
l2A6 p IN l2:46 p IN
l:4S a m 2;<s a IN
iS' an i's7 . m
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
RAILROAD TIME CARDS.
Atchi,on. Topeka q san,aIe Railway.

A'Chisoh. lOPeka q Santa Railway.
No. 625-From Pueblo and all
points east, arrive daiy- II 90 a III
No. 626-For Pueblo and all points
east, depart daily 55h IN
No. 6Si-Frsm Florence and Rock
vale, daily, except Sunday, depart 4:OO d m
No. 6S2.From Canon City, daily, ex.
cept Sunday, arrive 1920 p IN
Direct connection is now made at Pueblo for
Chicago and all points east, and at La Jupta
with California limited for Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
Inquiries solicited and promptly aud cheer
fully answered.
Descriptive literature folders free by apply
ing TO A. 8. PALhER Agent
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
$500

One-way rate Colorado Springs via
the Florence & Cripple Greek railroad
thrognh Cripple Greek If
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15

No. Pacific coast limited
from Denver and eastern
connections--
No. 2-Atlantio coast limit,
ed, from California and
western points
No. S-Pacific coast express
from Denver.
No, 4-Atlantic coast ex.
press from California and
western points s--.-
No. 5-Tsans-contine n tai
limited from Denver and
eastern connections.
No. 6-Trans-contine n tai
limited. from California
and western points.
No. s-Denver and Canon
City Flyer, ---.-.
No. 10-Canon City and
Denver Flyer.
No. l5-Colorado Express
from Denver
No. l6-Colorado express
from all western points In
Colorado
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15
FOR YOUR SUMMER OUTING.

This there will be opportunities travel with little
outlay for railroad fare Reductions will be made by the
Boston Baltimore Detroit Denver Springs Pueblo Lo
Angeles San Francisco San Diego and other points, Those
below show the extended territory
which reduced rates will apply
30
nalre limit o L,
Tickets limit
Angus
p O.
The daily tribune., 1903-07-15

Tent City (San Diego Gal. Special reduced rate for
meals route; two weeks board and lodging at Coro
nado Tent City; also roilroad fare to and from snd
meals and lodging at Grand Canyon. From Topeka the
cost is only e97.00.
For descriptive literature, reservation Of sleeping
space further particulars about advertised
here for rates to other points for other occasions
apply to
A. G. PALMER. Agent A. T. & 5. F. Railway.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Fnr mufs.
Girls Dresses Change Price

Second floor. Chestnut street.
S. acre SIo.
$3.50 evsre 81.
Every dress that's left after
the busy winter season - of
course the sizes are broken,
but there are 4 to IA years
among them.
Quite few are the one-piece frocks
that slip on so easily; some are the
Norfolk dresses of mixed homespun
that are so comfortable and becoming ;
plenty of bright youthful plaids as we'll
as darker coors.
What mother would bother
to make school dresses at home
when she can get such good
dresses as these for so little
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Beautiful Fancy Linens
lSouthwes' Of center J

tSouthwes' of center
The fine and dainty pieces
which housekeepers love, and
which they may have now at
little prices, to supply every
place where fancy linens may
be used.
Plain linen finger howl doyles embroidered
scallop:d edge. round,7 inches. l0e; inches. l5e.
Plain iincn Goyli=s wheel pattern edge. drawn
work center, all hand work, round inches
zoe each.
Mexican FRAMEWORK doyli.s, hens titched
cages. Go inches. 20c: ssS inches. 25c.
Scaris and tray cloths of plain linen. edged
with imitation C!Iny lace, som= have an inser
ticn Of lace besides. l5x26 inches, Use: 1896
inches. zoe; :ox+d inches. Sl.lG; l6xs4 inches.
s1.35
Tea Cloths Of dama,k with open work effect
Throughout, hem,ttched 4SIl5 inches. 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Games for Valentines

Basement!
Why not? They will give
good deal more pleasure tc
children than bit of paper
with poetry on lt-and who /:
to be pleased by St. Valentine
if not the children?
Educational card CAMS
Strange PEOPLE. l5c. villa animals, lSe.
White squadron, l5c. Population. l5c.
Flags lSc Ia castle land lSc.
In the White House, l5c,
Nationaities l5c. Authors, lsc.
TIL: May Flower. l5c Arithmetic play, l5c
Card domino:s l5c.
Other games
Lotto. Zoe and 40:. Iackstraws, 20;, 25c.
Hanna. Use and 81. So Connett:, Zoe.
Patlor kwoitz, Soc Ring peg, 25c.
Ease nation 2Sc.
TidGle de winks. -0c. llc
Charity ball new, PC
Uncle Sans Cabinet, tnewJ, sos
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
The Coates Sale of
Books
East Gross Aislc)

An opportunity like this
comes only once in a great
while, and people who have
their eyes open will not miss it.
The Coates store was very
complete and covered almost
every branch of literature.
These books are on the
Cross Aisle at much less prices
than we found them when we
took over the stock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Boys Sailor Suits and
OVerCOatS

100 spring sailor suits added
today, So so.
Full standard John Wanamaker cloth
ing; blue serge, Atwood, silk sewing,
stylish shape, silk tie, under collar same
goods as suit, trimmed with white or
black braid. Some gray wool crash
sailor suits embroidered in red, and
red tie.
70 overcoats, our regular
stock, $3.50. Have been
$13 so, SIS and $1S.
Sizes 9 to 17-iarge values at original
prices.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Some Unique
. urniture in the
Sale
10 be Soia at Just HaN
the Usual Prices


Not large lot, but select-oId fashioned heavy
bedroom sets of solid mahogany; another of solid
sycamore; cheval glass; beautiful mahogany
set decorated with painted flowers; weathered
oak bureau and washstand Just such furniture as
you would expect to see in old colonial house,
yet fresh fashioned by hand within the last few
months by of the best cabinet-makers in
Grand Rapids-he makes specially of reproduce
ing old furniture with modern skill, and we have
taken all his remaining pieces.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Petite oat Day-for Girls
and Babies
Second floor, first gallery

Second floor. first gallery
For babies from 6 months to
8 years old; for girls up to 16
years. All bought to sell at
lower prices than usual.
Soc. Nansook. with deep hemstitchedhem
two and three years.
60c. Nainsook. with deep hem, and inser-
ton Of embroidery: months to years.
Csc, Nansook, trimmed with aceedgcd
rutfle; months to years
75c. Nain1cok. made with umbrella ruffle.
hens itch ID and trimmed with a narrow lace
edged RUTH. 2 to 8 years.
Soc Muslin. with umbrella ruffie OF
cambrc edged with ruffle OF embroidery 2 to
l6 years
SIC. Muslin, with a tucked umbrella rufle
OF cambrc 2 to 10 years
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Natural stone marten Pelerne, finished with
heads and tails. SOS was $3.50.
Ermnc double stole. finished with ermine tails,
$50 was 500.
Long boas OF blended ston. marten. fnsh.i
with four baum mart:n tails $40 were $40.
Very long double boa OF blended fisher finished
with six fisher tails and claws, $42sO was SIS.
Long double boas OF silvered fox. finished with
two fox brushes and claws, SIS were $50
Natural blue fox animal boas. finished with
head and two fox brushes, SIS wcr: $50.
Long double boas of black fox, finished with
two fox brushes SIS were $50
Black bear boa, $25 was $50.
Fur mufs-
Black marten muffs, ST. SO were SIS.
Black marten Empire mutfs 81 were Sl4.
Black lynx round muff. $17. so was S35.
Three stripe mink muff. SLIPS was $3.50.
Blended stone maren round muffs. $50 were
$40.
Round muffs of chiuchilla $40 was $40 $l4
was S2s. $3.50 was SIS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Such Notions I!
Main and Cross Aisles)

Whoever is we'll supplied
with an army of little things to
help along the spring dress
making will have no interest in
this news. But dressmakers
and women who have not yet
bought the odds and ends that
make sewing easy and comfort
able, ought to read every line
of the list.
Evyything is third or a quar-
ier mder price.
I,nc cotton tape. assorted widths in bundle
y pl-c.s, lOc $l.l0 dozen bundles
Extra fin: twill tape. white only, lO-yard roll
= sc dozen rolls
White cotton braid for binding wash dresses.
piece OF yards.5c; soc dozen pieces.
i'as velveteen skirt binding, 4yard piece. II
inch wide. &C piece Csc dozen pieces
Bias velvet.:n skirt binding. extra fine quality.
iss inches wide 4-yard piece. lie: Sl.2O dozen
pieces
rrush skirt facing. 4yard piece. l2e; $3.50
tozcn yieccs.
Sewing cotton. 6 cord. 2OO-yard spools. 4c
TOO; .0c dozen sPools.
Linen finish thread l00-yard Ipools &c; zoe
dozen
Bank or dressmakers' pins. h.pound box, zoe.
Steel pin book, SC dozen
leather kn-c protectors. l2c pr
MitraiIcusc needle cas-. Sc.
Tomato Pin cushions &c.
ALUMINIUM tnmbles, Sc dozen.
Pattern tracers. &c
Spring hooks and eyes ? dozen on card. &c
carr 80 great gross,
Collar sittening. &c.
Sewing -macnn: straps. &c.
Fancy coor:i garter iengths silk, l5e.
fine hs!- SIDE gart-rs. with rubber button,
Wem.n's AMI children. blac< anl white. Sc pair.
Plain silk side earters. lsc pair
fancy frill hose supporters. loo pair
Fancy colored silk rlll hos: supporters. 25c.
Cranped hairpins SC aPackas:.
Curling irons. &C.
Corset clasps. l-ineh back whit. and gray &c.
Safety pms op.n both sld-s nickel, Sc doz.
Pearl acc. pins Sc a dozen
Shoe buttons with nsed. and thread &c.
Darn.r rs with handles, Sc.
lnsec Skin: belts. Sc.
Engsh pin book. Sc and j.. -
Hat.prns pearl h.ai. lOc.
Fancy colored crochet silk. &c.
Fasting cotton 40J-yari spool, &c spool. 35r
dozen
Sewing cotton 20Oya-i spool l5c a dozen
Waramascg odorless dr.,, shields l6c pan
SIS dozen
Bias yelyctc:n skirt binding, with brush edge
s-yara oI-c. 20. A pi-C, S22S dozen.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Women'j 81 Gloves
NJ cOrner)

A new shipment of Princes
Lon~ gloves just here-fne
Tuscan lambskin in all the soft,
pretty shades of mode, gray
and tan; p enty of blacks and
whites, too.
It's lighter weight glove for spring,
we'll shaped and made to fit as it ought
Tn 0 clasp. oyc:s:am,.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Tomorrow Will Be Most Unusual Day Among Shoes

For several we k, we have been going
through our regular stock, cu|llng out a
style here, style there, anything that
will not be recorded and all of these shoes,
aggregating l26 lines, will be placed on
sale tomorrow at much les, than regular
prices.
1t IS the greatest opportunity to buy
our fine, high grade, exclusive shoes
under price we have ever offered Occa-
sionally we have reduced some lines, but
never before SO many at one time.
We have a great pride in our regular stock
shoes, because they are all made to our special
order and have in them little better leather and
a little better making than any other shoes at the
same price: the vamps run clear to the end even
under the tips; nothing but oak-tanned leather
used in the soes of the welted and stitched shoes
1t is great thing to be able to buy them at lower
prices than usual.
These reduced shoes will be sold in the regular
sections of the Shoe Store the main floor Mar
ket and Thirteenth streets.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Candle Shades
, Seconi lloor, center)

Dainty little things that make
the table look so cozy-a large
Tariety in the Lamp Store, sec
end floor.
psptr -,nl'c shad,s loo and lOc.
49, au-l. SHADES, pc 10 ~.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

fn- coats
Fancy Persian lamb jackets, with deep rolling
nvcrs and high storm collar Of chinchilla,
BLINDED stone .marten and Eastern mink. fancy
lining SS7 50 ware $l75.
Siberian SOU rrel Russian blouse. ermine col
hr, rcvers and cuffs fancy belt, brocade lining,
49, was $500.
Persian lamb threequarter hox coat. deep
shaw! collar OF chinchilla, fancy brocade lining.
Sl55 was $3.50.
Persian lamb jackets, box frcnt, rcvers' storm
collar, satin lining, $3.50 were SIS.
Electric seal blouses. with deep revers. high
80 lar. ben snap. sleeves, $40 were SAC. $50
serc 500.
As,rakhan b.ouses. deep revers high collar
ut.n lining, $3.50 were Sos.
\ Elk tnys--
Long fancy boa OF Russian sable, finished with
aeads and tails. large round mutf to match. SIPS
e.. vas $50
Blended Russian sable long boa, finished with
nils large round muff, fps set. was $3.50.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Mems shoes, S2.95.
A new lot of samples from maker
OF h-gradc shoes sizes 8 to I; A,
and c widths.
MEMS shoes, SI.0o - usually
$3.50 and SO.
A new lot OF box-calfskn and kidskin
shoes in ali sizes.
Mems shoes, SI.50- usually
So and $3.50.
Box-calfskin, kidskin AMI satin calf
in all good shapes and the right weight
for the next four months. All sizes,
wide widths.
Mems shoes, SI Gin the base
ment only.
A mixed lot of shoes that sell regu
larly for $3.50 to So.
Boys shoes, $3.50 - usually
$175.
Satin ca,fskin, good shape, stout
so e,; sizes 21l to 81.
Sizes Is to 2 in same quality for
ST 10.
BOYS shoes, SI.5o-usually So.
A new lot of box calfskin shoes from
maker who stands high in the boys
end of the shoe business. Sizes Is
to So.
Line boys shoes, SI.Io, &.2o
ST. 80 and SI.5o-just about
wholesale: prices. Spring heels
sizes 9 to 1917.
Girls shOe,, So, 81 and M.20
according to SIZE, which ranges
from 7 to 2.
Kiiskin and box-calfskin, strong
soles, spring heels.
Spring heel shoes for older
girls. sizes 21l to 6, 81 10
| kidskin and box-caliskin.
Girls shoes, 80r. Got and ST.
according to size
Kdskin and enamel, lace, spring
heels sizs TO =
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
But there is plenty of conventional furniture in
the sale, of modern styles and finishes.
Extension Tables
Golden quartered oak.
Rockers

Rockers
Golden oak and mahogany finish,
shaped wooden seats, 81. so from So. so.
Golden oak and mahogany-fn
shaped wooden seats, high spindle back;
roomy and comfortable, "a from Sc.
CoucheS
Three special couches, thoroughly
we'll upholstered, all-hair filled, 80 Bes-
semer springs, covered to your order,
good variety of patterns of corduroy or
velour
SIP from SIS SIS from $3.50
>l35 50 from $50
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Mems Tailoring

Market street
It's good time to pick up
an extra suit for very little
money
SIS ,nit SUITS are SIS
$50 sml SUITS are $40
Sack or cutaway.
Fine eVening dres5 clothes built
to order for $35, $40 and $50.
Spring cVercOats - some fine
stuffs at $25, silk lined,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Cir. shoes, 75c-usually 81
Gin the basement only.
Kidskin, lace and button, spring
heels; sizes 8 to- ?.
WOmen's shots, 81. usually
$3.50.
Kidskin, welted and stitched soles,
lace and button
Women's shOes, SI.0O-usually
81. so.
A fresh lot today kidskin, lace,
heavy or light soles and patent leather,
lace, for dress, with medium weight
soles.
Womsn's shoes, $50 - usu-
ally So.
Kidskin, lace and button, medium
weight soles, all sizes, wide widths.
On the Main Aisle, Market
street, will be found the follow
mo.
Mems yubbey 0vyshos5, 25c--
,,o,,,,,,, *
lara. sizes or,v-1o 1or; and II
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Mems Derby Hats, $3.50
Market street and City Hall corner
The best hats for the money,
we have ever had.
Some black soft hats, $1-a
So grade.
Other stiff and soft hats, the
spring styles, So to SIS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

ennCha blended stone started
$751; so All the muifs-a the neck furs-a that's left of
anythinp-can be had for half.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

"Y0H may kno9v BY penny hO90
shilling spends. "
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
All Furs on Halt Paw

At the end of this week
furs move-in order to give
she spring suits a chance to
spread out and show them
selves properly. But we
want to have the fewest
possible left to move, and
SO zoe haze cut eUerythlng
to half its original price.
Yes, everything. Those ia
NOUS SIS Persian lamb jackets
are down to $3.50; the Per-
san lamb coats trimmed with
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Mems shoes, S2.S5-our reg
ular S. shoes.
Mems shoes, 81. 4o-our reg
ular So. 90 shoes that are SO well
known.
All feathers, and both single and
double soles.
Bly, shoes, 81. 9o-our regu-
lar lines that have been $3.50,
So and $3.50.
Enamel, patent leather, boN-calfskin
and kid.
Women's shoes, $5.75- our
regular S. and Sc shoes
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14
Fancy Combs and Hair Pins

Chignou combs ouI ,oa. imitation she'll loc
Hair retain:r5 lmItlIol ,h:o. lSc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

Every leather included and styles
and shapes for all occasions. Light,
medium and heavy soles.
WOmen's shoes, &2.fo - our
regular So. so shoes.
Several styles of kidskin, lace and
button.
WOmen's fine slippers, 81. TO-
our regular $3.50 grade.
About ten sorts, including patent
leather, ideal kid and black kidskin.
H'Omen's slippers, S3.5o-our
regular SIS grade.
Colonial style, braided vamps, Louis
heels.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-02-14

And this is not all of the good news. We
have lust bought several thousand pairs of new
shoes that we can sell at wholesale prices These
are what other dealers usually SELL They will be
found in the basement well the first floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-22

A succesefu New York Business Man rem
q story for Beginners.

successfm New YORK Business MAN To''s
. story for Beginners.
Two New York business men were TAX.
ing about turning points In the hves Oh
boys.
Il am firmly convinced said the more
philosophical OF the two, that 1t was my
close application to my work that s'ar'eo
me to the top, but 1t didn't come ABOUT IN
the way that most writer's on the propiem
Of how to get rich point out
Il was a boy and had the miscellaneous
work which boys had in my early time.
The back end Of the storehouse where
was employed overlooked navigaoie
river. The town in which lived was At
the head Of navigation, and the steam
boats used TO amuse the people by coca
sionally racing on their return trips.
zone morning when a race was planned
something went wrong with the platform
scales in the store and the whole shop
from the boss TO me, was trying TO adjust
the trouble. II fell to my lot to hold the
rod In the upright part OF the scale. II
/ let 20 1t meant that the entire Job had 10
be done over. -.
while / was attending to my part OF
the work some one came in and said that
two steamboats, were just backing 10y out ,b 10
others dropped their work and rushed
out stood at my post.
Il held the rod patiently for nearly an
hour. When the boss and the other help
returned they gave me the laugh. The
boss asked me how / ever expected TO
know what was going on II ! didn't take
any chances,
dHe actually lectured me for stan ding
at my post, and l recall that when had
got through went out back Of the store
and had good cry. While the tears scalded
my cheeks, bit OF iron went into my soul,
and ! resolved that from that moment
/ never would overlook a bet.
L took chances a. often as they came
up, and sometimes l have paid pretty
dearly for the same, but In the long run
have evened up pretty well. have made
II a rule that when was holding on to any
thing with others and they let 60 for the
purpose Of having q bit OF fun to let go
nv grip and 90 out with them. On general
principles i recommend the rule to all
beginners