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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05

the bottom Of my vessel bales Of the
| finest liucn-bettcr even than brought
| you laSt-frOm the looms OF that far
country in The north that makes the
! finest linen. 1t was not, like tine last,
assigned to you. but was placed on
| board for me to sell to any one who
would purchase. do not wish to tar
! ry till the morning, for ! have Il cargo
awaiting me at Astrakhan. | have al
ready got my vessel in readiness TO
sail, and the men are having their last
| good sleep until we reach the Caspian,
| thought of you, as you hay" been my
! friend. You have made many pur-
chases win you not come and look at
| the linen, that may at one" set sailT'
But it is night" said Biartclkis. "ln
| the morning will see it."
Nay, | cannot wait | have Just
| time to reach AStrakhan to take this
cargo. which will be n rich one"
II must call my daughter. 1t is her
delight to accompany me and examine
goods and make purchases
He called Koura. IIassan Gulped
down an exclamation as he saw her
| beauty.
What is it. father?'
'"rhiS good HaSsan. who brought us
some of oar hest goods, is about TO
start for the Caspian and has discov-
cred in his vessel some of the finest
| linen he brought TO sell. He asks that
we go look mt it. If we do not. some
one else will get it. 1t is late, and the
wharfs are dangerous. What do you
say"
"As for the latencss of the hour, it
must not interfere with n good pur-
! chase HaSSan can walk the wharfS,
! and with him we should be safe"
/ well spoken" said Hassan.
They were soon ready to start. The
streets of the fair were almost desert
ed. The last band had stopped IFS
blare and the lights were being extin-
guishcd in the baZaars. The coffee
houses alone showed signs of life. The
merchant accompanied Hassan to the
wharf and on board his vessel. lie led
them to the cabin and offered wine.
Bartclkis sat in the cabin and his
daughter near him. Hassan, looking
over the merchants shoulder, saw the
figure of IIaiz Effendi. He obeyed a
signal.
Permit me to depart and bring the
linen" said he and walked out.
"it is strange, father" koura was
saying. that | see no evidence that
Hassan has made preparations to start.
/ No sail is raised"
I He told me the men were taking Il
good sleep before starting. believe -
A scarf was thrown around koura's S
mouth aud her eyes were blinded with
folds Of silk She heard Il groan FROM
her father as IIafiz Elfendi rushed up
on him aud bui led dagger in his
heart.
Quick FasteD the girl! Bring me
ropes" he whispered to Hassan. who
was horrihed at the terrible act.
He realized that he was now in abe
power OF HATH ETendi, for the murder
had been done on his boat aud be had
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05
BOkhara."

BOkhara."
1T is of Bokhara I speak,"
THAT is sufficient. No good Mus
covite would consent to that"
But this young woman is not Mus
covite She is Il Georgian"
"Hola. That is different! A Geor-
gian would sell his Wife"
This man will not, I have in the
past tried to obtain from him the con.
sent to the marriage of his daughter
with wealthy Osmanli. He will not
consent"
"He hates u.s.
Perhaps 1t is not that alone, but
she loves Il Muscovite, the hated Ors,
korf, that cuptain of the Muscovitcs
who has watched us and prevented
our trade She loves him. saw them
together this very day"
"ls he richf
II know not, | did not come TO talk
OF him. Bnt let us get to our business.
Did YOU not sell to Ignatz BiarteIkis q
certain portion Of yonr cargo
"Allah. MOhamncd. Is it the daugh-
ter of HiartclkiS Of whom you speak,
The same. The prince Of Bokhara
desires her for his wife, and of my own
know ledge she is promised to be the
wifi" Of Captain Orskof1. But we eau
secure the girl for the prince, and Il
thousand pieces of gold will fall myS.
teriously into your pocket"
"Oh. thou great and willy dealer in
fair wohrn. tell me how | can obtain
this rich rewardr'
in this vcss-I are goods that have been
overlooked and that BiartelkIs would
buy
"Ion mcnn-that am to say thas
such Is the C;,SrF"
Exactly. You know that his daugh.
ter always accompanies him to pur-
chase goods"
IL know. Well, what then?"
"Go to the bnzaar The hands are
still aging. There is still life in the
fair. for il is not yet midnight. Tell
Biartelkis that You have discovered
some of the finest linen hidden in the
bottom of the vessel and that you must
start from here before morning. as an
important business demands you at
Astrakhan
by the beard know not what
plan you have. but a thousand pieces
of gold are not picked up in Il year.
What will you do in the meantimeT
Await you here"
Every well. | will go"
Hassan put aside his ordinary gar
ments and replaced them with his best.
which he always wore 10 the ba2aars.
He bude Hatiz adieu and walked away.
lgnatz Bialtclkis was about TO close
his bazaar when the well known figure
of Hassan walked in.
My friend said Hassan, II have
come in great hurry TO see you. 1t
could have been nothing but the great
admiration | have for you and your
lovely daughter that would bring me
here at this hour. But as | was about
to sail for the Caspian | discovered in
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05

ured the merchant to his doom He
silently obeycd and the girl was bound
and placed upon il divan. Then with
dcft fingers they wound cloths around
the body of the merchant, weighted ii
with stones and hurled it into tho river
Now" said IIafz Efendi in his
blAndost tones, "listen and obey the re-
Maindcr Of my commands.
ut is horrible" said llussan. Il did
not think
"Harlcn, fool! If you are found with
this girl on your boat, you will be
shot. If Biartelkis is missed as he
surely will be, who visited his bazaar
20 sell him linen that did not exist? 1t
Will be to your advantage TO go, and
20 at once"
81 am in a trap" said IIassan des-
perateIy, "and must obey"
Keep the girl where she will not be
discovered. Sail as rapidly rs possible
to the Caspian and search for vessel
of the Persian type, which will be sail
ing without any direction or lying at
anchor Her masters name is Kara
kal. When you have found him, your
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05
Dooluinn a Duke.

One time the aged Duke OF Sa-
yoy, king OF Cyprus and Jerusalem,
was in love with the beautiful Young
Nine. dc Valcntinois, who had an
estate at Monaco. Says the remi-
niScenccs of Nine. dc trcquy: lie
often came to Monaco without
sound Of trumpet or drum so as to
give her an agreeable surprise Nine.
dc Nalcntnois did not care III the
least for her neighbor. who, more
over. was scptua@enarlan and
humpbackcd like a sack of nuts. LII
order to put stop to his visits she
used to have his movements watch
cd, and directly he passed her from
tier he was saluted from all her
batteries. Twenty-onc guns was the
precise number, sufficient to pro-
claim for miles around that his
grace was taking an outing"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05

fcndi. it is to be $4,000 piasters in
gold"
Yes. In the name of Allah, yes.
Co.
He crept away in the shadows, and
an hour later the long curved Prov of
IIassan's vessel divided the waters of
the kur. and with gathering speed
the peculiar craft slipped silently from
Tiilis.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05

She hlutd u gIpun tram hcr ldther.
duty is done Deliver the crl into his
hands and return TO INT Tor your re-
ward
rs it to he a thousand pieces of gold
of - pias;rrS,"
"Ycs Go. Cor in the morning they
will search for Biarte lkiS",
II will go. | must arrange for this
girl. II she is To- Lee the wife of Il
prince. she must he well treated"
Lock her in the room and feed her
well If she screams, you must bind
UP her mouth
Il understand. You repeat, Hadz Ef-
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-08-05
A SOLDIER OF
COMMERCE
BY JOHN ROE GORDON
Copyright. 1902. by F. r, Toombs
CHAPTER III.
TIE BOAT OK TIiE KUR.

"A IT one OF tue wharfs on the
"a Kur river near Iinis. a pc
;sseaSs culnrly shaped vessel lay
ssss.SSJ moorcd. 1t was a substantial
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Ten thousand applications for pat.
ents are held up in the United States
patent Office ON account OF informal
presentation or unskilled prosecution.
g. A. Snow & Co, patent lawyers Of
Washington make a speciality of such
cases. fees moderate and contingent
on success.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Open a savings account for your
daughter with the Plaza Trust and
Savings bank. She is only a slip of
a girl now; but before you know It
she'll be a woman, and some poor but
honest fellow will take her away from
you. 1t will be a fine thing for her
to carry a little money of her own
into the partnership. Don't you think
so? 3.13
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31
PERSONALS

H@%#A##
Or. j.. "A. Rolls Is down from Wat
rous.
Mrs. @. M. Browne is quite i'll with
q severe cold.
S. O. Stewart of Santa Rosa ar
rived In the Meadow City yesterday.
Chas L. Hernandez went up to Wag
On Mound this afternoon on No. 2.
Attorney w. B. Bunker went to Ra'
ton on court business this afternoon.
j. M. Abercrombie of Anton Hico is
making a short stay in the Meadow
City.
Jules Daniels, salesman for Gross,
Kelly. went up the road this after.
noon.
Marcus Finch came in from the
mines yesterday and left on No. 2 for
Denver today.
"A. Mennet, salesman for the
Browne & Manzanares Co., went out
on No. 2 today.
J. B. Lindenberger and sister went
over to the capital city this afternoon
for a few days visit.
John Hicks made the trip yester-
day from the Santa Rosa country.
He is in town on business
Mrs. Bodley and children. who have
been for several months in Watrous
left on No. 2 today for Louisville,
KY.
Agapito Abeyta, who came down
from Mora day before yesterday. re.
turned to the northern town this
morning.
s. C. Hall, the popular representa-
tive Of Hubbard, Bartlett & Spencer,
the Chicago hardware establishment,
was in town today.
W. g. Ogle returned this morning
on the limited from a two weeks Wis
1t in Ration. He left again this
afternoon for a short trip to Watrous.
q. ID. Matheny who came in from El
Pine ranch with the Mckay broth
ers, is still in the city. He will join
his col freres at the ranch tomorrow.
Z. Johnson, sheep inspector, who
went out i few days ago and return
ed to the city, started again this
morning. His destination is the San
ia Rosa country.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Pierce left to.
day on No. 2 for Chicago. Mr.. Pierce
goes to the Windy City on business and
Mrs. Pierce will 60 down to Louis
willie, KY, for a visit Of several weeks
Scotty Mcintyre who has been OF
duty at the Browne & Manzanares
Co., store on account Of sickness, IS
about ready to return to his post. He
is better and will resume work to
morrow.
w. F. Astler. a prominent business
man of Santa Fe passed through the
city this afternoon on his way back
from a four weeks visit in Cincinnati
He says that no weather reports from
the east does justice to the fact. He
Is very glad to get back to New Mexi
co.'s sunny cline.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31
piano Tuning and Repairing.

Piano Tuning and Repairing.
Sixty-seyen pianos in Trinidad this
trip; sixty-three last fall. Best of
references; IL years experience in
factory; IA years on road work in
west. All work guaranteed. Leave
orders at Duvalrs restaurant. In
town only q few days.
F. M. Walker, OF Greedy, Colo.
BILL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RaWlins House: John Hicks, santa
Rosa.
castaneda: Geo. H. Nelson, Chi.
cago: Edwin B. Franks, Trinidad; @.
w. Bond, Trinidad; w. =. Schultz,
Ienver; Percy 1. McDermott. New
York: J. A. Rolls, watrous; NJ. G.
Jelenk. New York; r. A Hemd, New
York.
Optic: +. w. Meustis and wife, Bos,
ton; Antonio Pierce, Pueblo.
Colorado: s. 0. Stewart, Santa
Rosa; Il. W. Ray, Boston; NJ. 1. Cas-
sadly, Salem.
Ia Pension: NJ. @. saltzhoover,
Douglas. Alaska.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Next social event Is the Easter ball
Monday night given by ladies Of the
G.. !. A. to B. of L. r. at Rosenthal
hall. 3-112
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Nothing is being left undone to
make the Easter ball q success In
every way. At Rosenthal hall, April
4. 3-12.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

just ~received-an elegant line Of
ehildren's novelty suits for Easter. At
the Boston. 3-133
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Smooth as satin-the pure ice
cream Of Gibson & Seitz, Bridge st.
3-67.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

There will be services on Good Fri
day at st. Paul's Episcopal church at
1890 a. M, and at 500 p. m, the
solemn Commemoration Of the Passion
Of Christ with addresses on the Seven
Last Words from the Cross.
Following is the order Of the even
ing service, to which all are most cor
daily invited.
Hymn los. omit. v. 8.
The Lords Prayer.
20 Divine Redeemer" .Gunos
Meditation.
Prayer.
Silence.
flynn 102.
Meditation.
Prayer.
Hymn 34s, omit vs.. 4 and 3.
Meditation.
Prayer.
Silence.
Hymn 10i.
Meditation.
Prayer.
God SO Loved the World stainer
Prayer.
Silence.
The Nicene Greed.
"Agnus Del"
Benediction.
(Please withdraw without converse
toni
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Easter sale By Miss Fitzhugh's Sun
day school class, Saturday, 2 o'clock,
Episcopal chapel. 3lSl.
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Swandown cake flour In packages.
order Of Dick, grocer. 3'2S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Milwaukee brick cheese-it's good.
Dick, grocer. 1928
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Critics will furnish choice music fol
the Easter bali Monday night. Sill:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Supper will be served at the I'm
perial for the Easter ball Monday
night. 3-112
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Sell your secondhand furniture to
r. Onion. 2.5a
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FOR sALE-A barn at a bargain. I.
p. Waring. S.i2s
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Easter bill Of fare by GRAF & Hay
ward is enough 70 give a body an ap-
petite.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Turner has fresh fish all the time
through Lent. rs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

why does Turner's trade grow?
His customers get the best there is.
that's why. 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Turner's mountain mutton is tender,
juicy and finefavored. S-5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

This seasons styles Wall Paper, fine
assortment at Moore Lumber Co.'S.
$3.50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Get the best lawn hose at Geh
rings.
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Phone Papen, No. IA. for fi~rstclass
family supplies. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Delicious. Preserved ginger in
stone jars. Sold by Dick, grocer.
3-2S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Perry Onion buys secondhand
goods. 2'5S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Before buying any, first see the
best grades Of lawn hose at Patty's.
Bridge street. 3-ioo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Green Trading stamps with al
cash purchases. AT the Boston.
s.1s3
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Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. Edmunds left
this afternoon for Santa re g take u
the sights Of the Ancient city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Buster Brown childrens' suits with
knickerbocker pants. AT the Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Special Sale Easter Millinery, Fri.
day and Saturday. Mrs. L. Poole
Wright. 1927
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wanted. secondhand goods. Barton,
Bridge street. 1856.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Peoples store gives some striking
Easter bargains on page 2.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Blue grass seed in bulk at Dicks.
1928
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Notice. to Peeperty owners.

Returns Of property for taxation are
required by law to be made before
April list. After that da1e the assessor
will list such property as has not been
scheduled by owners, adding the legal
penalty to his valuation. The office
of the deputy assessor at the east side
city hall will close Thursday, the 31st.
J. S. ESQUIBEL.
Assessor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Ripe olives in bulk, CSC pt. Dick,
grocer. S-2S
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Looks like Grocer Stearns Easter
menu would satisfy the most exacting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

"Real Ice Cream"
Sold by Gibson & seitz. Bridge street.
s.67.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Edam cheese, choice article
Dicks. 1928
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Az Wall Papers.-Moore Lumber co.
1866.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-31

Neatly said, Stearns' remarks in
salads and society, Page 5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-08
Dress Records"
Pretty Idea

Dress records" are the latest nov
city in the way of scrapbooks now be-
ing kept by girls in high society. and
it is a distinctly pretty and inexpen-
sive idea. For % or 80 cents a good.
strong scrapbook is obtained, and in
this book are pinned small cuttings of
every dress which the owner has worn
since a certain date. along with bits
of the trimmings.
Besides the cost of the dress the
special occasions on which each was
worn is written beside the cutting.
In later years it will be refreshing to
the mind of the keeper of the record
10 note such interesting annotations as:
Il was wearing this dress at the Bar
rings ball, when Tom proposed" with
a few inches of ping satin snippings
Of ribbons. laces and so en-. and, the
figures 500 alongside. Such book
tends to foster economy. too. for most
young women are quite startled when,
by glancing through their dress rec
ords." they find how much money has
been spent on their personal adorn-
ment.-Chicago Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-08
The Quiet Udy.

What's the use OF worrying.
OF hUrrying.
And scurrying.
Everybody fiurrying
And breaking up their rest.
When everything is teaching US
Preaching and beseeching US.
To settle down and end -he fuss.
For quiet ways are best
The rain that trickles down in showers
A blessing brings 10 thirsty flowers.
And gentle zephyrs gather up
Sweet fragrance from each brimming
cup
There's ruin in the tempest's path.
There's ruin in voice OF wrath.
And they alone are blest
Who early learn to dominate
Themselves. their violence abate,
And prove by their serene estate
That quiet ways are best-Josephine
Pollard in Buffalo Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-08
LACK OF FRUIT AT ST. LOUIS.

TO be expected that California handicapped in
keeping up fresh fruit supply St Louis difficulties of
distance anc transportation But 1t expected BY
State Commissioners that in addition this their
made useless by the aureo the
best material IN sufficient quantity the Commissioners assuming
risk and meeting the difficulties transportation 1t seems how
that the supply lacking The orchar not come to
the front they should either the quantity quality fruit
p@t the disposal of the Commissioners
II for the State There who will
that the reputation OF fruit established and is not nee
make further effort spreading But this
mistake As well might that reputation mining
and timber State established and is illustrate
either those great exposition Hundreds OF
thousands OF visitors there lasting form the inn
that made upon them by what they they the
fruit OF Georgia Maryland Michigan. Florida Missouri there
greater excellence than what exhibit they will con-
that challenged by the opportunity California not made
good
There much time left and much fruit vet 10 mature in Cali
should bStr themselves
of the Commission and vndcang reputation Of
California II that fruit short crop this year but the
excellent and there enough quantity
pr place the foremost fruit region world
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-08
BRITONS IRE WRTCHLNG
PROMIJXWG YOUNG POET
Edmund Curtis Is His Name, ana His
Career in Many WGyS RecdHS
That of Dickens.

is celebrated for two things besides
her beauty. these being her really un-
common literary ability and her in
terest in charitable work. These two
avocations OF hers she is combining
at present by editing a book of poetry
from distinguished pens which viii be
sold for the benefit of d charity in
Newcastle. Il will contain contr1ou-
tions from the Queen of ROumania
Carmen SyIva). the Duchess herself.
Lady Lindsay. Mile. Helene VacarescO,
Fiona Macleod. Mrs. MeynelL Thomas
Hardy, the Earl of Crewe and William
Sharpe. Moreover the cover design
will be by Walter Crane
Regarding the recent trouble between
the executors of the late George Gis-
sing and II. G. Wells over the intro
duction written by the latter for Gis-
sings posthumous novel, the impress
sion has been given that the executors
were entirely in the wrong. 1t may De
recalled that they refused TO allow
Wells contribution to be included IN
Gissing's volume and that the pub
Usher declined, on that account, to pay
the price originally stipulated for the
work. The Introduction" has been
after reading it one feels that Gissing's
representatives had some reason Tor
their action regarding it. as one or two
brief extracts viii show Wells, who
was. of course. one Of Gissing's closest
friends, says that the hidden element
in him was practical incapacity, Gu
rious inability to do the sane, secure
thing" He did not know what would
offend and he did not know what would
please. He irritated others and thWart-
ed himself. He had no social nerve.
In his novels" Wells continues, there
are great uninspired intervals, uncon-
vincing characters, and gray, ured
places" There is much more Of the
same kind Of thing. By the way, most
people here were surprised TO learn
what Wells says is the case that Gis-
sing was for short time a classical
tutor in Boston. and later came near to
absolute starvation in Chicago, where
his literary career began with some
newspaper fiction, now lost track or
entirely.
HOW TO DRAW KIPLING.
Rudyard Kipling has no greater af-
lection than most authors for the "au-
tograph fiend," but there is one way in
which he can always be drawn" and
that is by addressing him on some sub
ject connected with either the British
army or navy. Kipling's interest in both
services is so genuine and he has so
many ideas for their improvement that
it is seldom indeed that a letter ad-
dressed to him about Tommy Atkins or
''the Handyman' is unanswered The
other day one wrote TO him asking
what he thought the best means Of Gre
ating among the general public real
interest and sympathy toward the
navy Kipling's reply was not long de-
layed: by making the general public
liable to serve in the navy" he wrote.
Nothing quickens ones sympathy
with another mans work so much as
the possibility Of having to do that
work himself