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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
The Old Michigan Renamed.

The Navy Department has announced that
the name of the old cruiser of the great
lakes has been changed from Michigan to
Wolverine One of the new battleships hav-
ing been given the name Michigan the de-
partment changed the name of the older
snip to avoid confusion, giving II a name of
local color. The new name was suggested
by citizens of the state of Michigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
MARRIED.

SEALOCK-HUMPHREY. On June 81 1905 by
Rev. VIM. X. Bushby, WILLIAM W. SEAL0CK
and EDNA G. HUMPHREY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Miss Helen Corinne CLEARWATER of 1909 s
street northwest is at Haddon Hall, Allan.
tic City, for two weeks stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mr. Howard M. Schelley of Philadelphia is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Moran of 1912
Princeton street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mrs Florence R. Casey and her sister
Mrs. Bell OConnor, have left Washington
to spend a three weeks vacation at their
mothers summer resort, Piney Point, Nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mrs. I. c. Kimball, wife of Judge KimbaIl
of the Police Court; DR.. A. H Kimball,
Jennie o. Kimball and Bertha L. KimbalI
have left for Cape Rogier, Me-, where
they will spend the summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Lieut.. Herring, U. S. A., has been the
guest for the past week of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Head at their country place in Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Miss Helen Talbot, daughter of Mr.. H.
Maurice Talbot of Rockville sailed for Eu-
rope yesterday with party of Washington
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Miss Emma b. Jones of Capitol Hin left
this morning for Seattle Washington. and
Portland. Oregon, going by way of Niagara
Falls. the lakes and the Canadian Pacific
railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Demonet have opened
their summer home in the Blue Ridge noun
tains where they will remain until fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

guest for the past week of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Head at their country place in Virginia
June IA, at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. L. Schmidt, us 18th street northwest,
Miss Magdalene Marie Schultz, eldest
Henry Alvin Schmidt were married by Rev.
Mr.. Mcneil, pastor of the Concordia Luz
theran Church. The bride was handsomely
gowned in organdie over white silk, a tulle
veil and a wreath of bride roses. She car
ried a shower bouquet of the same bios
SONS, and was attended by Miss Martha
Schmidt sister of the groom, who was
charmingly attired in pink. Mr.. Albert A.
Schultz, brother of the bride, acted as best
man. The residence was handsomely dec
GRATED with roses and palms, and after the
ceremony wedding supper was served and
was followed by dancing. Many handsome
gifts were displayed, and at the conclusion
of the happy day the couple left for we'd
ding journey. They will be at home after
July at 439 Tennessee avenue northeast.
A pretty wedding took place yesterday
afternoon at st. Peters Church at o'clock
between Edward e. Mcmahon of this city
and Gertrude r. Harrison. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. J. M. O'Brien,
pastor Of st. Peters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Hedges and baby
OF Capitol Hill have gone for a months va
cation to several points in the mountains of
Pennsylvania.
A pleasant send-or was given at 1900 18th
street northwest, Tuesday night, in honor
Of Miss Florence Reeder. who left for Cape
May Wednesday, morning. After various
games. ETC., the party enjoyed repast.
Among those present were Mesdames N.
Young. Hill. Reeder. Whitiow. Gardiner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Cissel Holiday and Coleman, Miss West,
Messrs. Charles Reeder, Brent Saunders,
Berry, Hunter, Johnson, Richardson and
Brent. Mr.. George Colbert entertained the
company with several vocal and instru-
mental selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mrs Robert B. Ferguson announces the
marriage of her daughter. Miss Alice Love
Ferguson, to Mr.. Alfred H. Terry. The
couple viii reside at 131 street northeast,
the home of the grooms parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Hedges and baby
Of Capitol Hill have gone for a months va
cation to several points in the mountains of
Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mrs Flora Adams Darling Is at Culpeper
Va, where she will spend the summer IL
a series of visits to Old Dominion friends
who are interested in the jamestown cele
bratton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Continued on Sixth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Monday, June 10, at st. Peters Church
Mr.. Edward F. Mcmahon and Miss Ger
trude r. Harrison, both of this city, were
married by the Rev. ]. M. OBrien, pastor
of st. Peters Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Mrs Hogs of 1904 S street northwest, left
Washington Monday for Beverly, Mass,
to visit her son, Mr. Albert s. Hogs, for
the rest of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

A number of the young people of sec
ton H of the Business High School spent a
pleasant evening at the home of the Misses
Lawrence, ODD Sth street southwest on
Tuesday evening. The early part was spent
in playing games, after which refreshments
We're served in the dining room. Among
those present were the Misses E. " Col
lier E. NJ. Giles, ]. B. Rooms, E. ]. Kiefer,
E. A Lawrence and V. A. Lawrence and
Messrs. B. L. Brooke ]. Levy, ]. P. Yeat-
man and H. K. Ullman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22

Tuesday last Miss Marie F. Rabbit and
Mr.. Charles P. Rouse were married by the
Rev. Joseph A LETTERS of the NJ. E. Church
at the parsonage, in the presence of a few
relatives and friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
PERFECTED
For WorId's Championship Base.
ball Series Between Giants
and AthIs tics.
FIRST OCT.9iN PHILADELPHIA
Prices of Seats Doubled - National
Commission in Charge of All
Details.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Oct. chairman
hermann. of the national baseball COM
mission. gives ont the following details
regarding the worlds championship
series TO be played next week between
he New York National league and the
Philadelphia American league clubs
under the supervision of the commits
sion. The schedule:
Monday. Oct 9. in Philadelphia.
Tuesday. Oct 10. in New York.
Wednesday. Oct. II. in Philadelphia.
Thursday. Oct. l., in New York.
Friday. Oct 13. in Philadelphia.
Saturday. oct II, in New York.
Determined by Lot.
All of the games scheduled for Phil
adelphia are 10 be played on the Amer
lean Ieague grounds in that city. ami
he games scheduled for New York
On the National league grounds in that
city The schedule was determined by
lot. the first game going TO Philadel-
phia. with the understanding that all
games played thereafter would be al
ternated between tire two cities. pro-
vided, however. that the Saturday game
S to be played in New York.
In case it becomes necessary to play
seventh game. the city in which it is
o be played will be determined by the
commission as provided by the rules.
The price of seats practically will be
doubled as follows: General admis-
sion. uncovered seats, 80 cents; grand
stand. unreserved. 81: pavilion. or up-
per grand stand, reserved, $3.50; box
seats. 81.
Impires Selected.
Under the worlds championship
rules. President Pulliam, of the Ma
tional league, has selected as umpire
from his league Henry O'Day. and Pres
ident Johnson, of the American league
has selected as umpire from his league
John Sheridan. These umpires are
assigned to duty subject to the orders
of the chairman of the national com
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

Chicago; F. E. Drews, Milwaukee; G.
Lewis, Des Moines; J. d. Moore, Chi
cage; G.. Hilton, Des Moines; w. f.
Bloomer, Chicago; NJ. c. WATSON, St.
Louis; j. NJ. Dillon, Peoria; II. Wash
ouse, Chicago; w. Haas, Chicago; p.
T. Gilbert. and wife. Chicago; w. X.
Barney. Milwaukee; H. G. Wilson. Chi
cago; Charles Warren and wife, Battle
Greek, Mich; Charles II. Storm, New
York; Ed A. Strause, Peoria; w. c.
Read, Chicago; o. l.. Winslow, Chi
cago; NJ j. Collins. Boston; L. NJ But
Ter. Chicago; w. G. Hartman, Chica-
go; H. Warman and wife, Pittsburg;
J. w. Greenwall, Chicago.
At the Rock Island, (European) -
Thomas Toblin, Louisville; w. B.
Johnson. Galesburg; J. A. Holland.
Lewisville, Ind; X. G. Harden. Chica-
go; II. Burgess, St. Paul; l.. II. Rose,
Chicago; F. A. Barber, New York; j.
Bailey, Chicago; F. l.. Parmenter, St.
Louis; II. w. Nesbit. Chicago; ID. NJ.
Taylor. Chicago; f. J. Cross, Chicago;
F. G. Henry, Galesburg; II Mitchell,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
author. David Higgins. will present thi:
soUdly good attraction.

Shows Gypsy Camp. - ''In No Moth
er to Guide Her." the latest play from
the pen of Lillian Mortimer. which
Decker and Veronee are using as the
starring vehicle for Miss Mortimer
this season. an actual reproduction is
shown of q camp of Gypsies This is
quite a novelty among the melodrama-
tic productions that have been seen on
the local stage and should create much
interest and discussion when it is
shown in this city. This play will APP
pear at the Illinois Friday, Oct 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Milwaukee Defeats Clinton.

Clinton. Iowa. Oct. 1.-THE Clinton
Independents were defeated by the Mil
waukee American association team in
a 1O-inning game vest erGay. Score:
Clinton ...0020 10000 S 3
Milwaukee ..001 90 &c II 3
Batteries-Eul and Harlow; Dough
eTtY and Wolfe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Elegy-Written in a Baseball Field.

The curfew tolls the knelI of parting
daN.
The bieachers are as empty as can
The rooter homeward takes his weary
And leaves the field to darkness and
to me.
Now fades the glimmering landscape on
the sight.
And all the air is hushed. and calm.
and still
20 soak it, Kin it, Bust the cover
Billn'
lark! How the gentle peace that
breathcS around
Tells nothing of the fan who voiced
his grief
N one wild burst of most impassioned
sound
Wherein he said the umpire was u
thief.
The player rushed until his legs wer,
blurred.
And. O. the bleachers' grief was tcnselS
When he was run to earth. and died
n third.
let not ambition mock their useful
sport.
Nor jeer the captains sacrifcia
Nor grandeur hear. aweary. the re
The short and simple annals of tn,
nine.
rhe boast of averages at the bat
And all the bases that the pitcher
gave
TO shun the long three gger now fal
flat
, The path of glory sidewinds to tn,
grave.
Sull many home run finds the field
er's hand
Ana fills the batsmans heart witt
dark despair:
Full many a strike is born but to be
famed
And waste its purpose on the severed
air.
text TO the maddening crowds applaud
ing strife
The pitcher lifts our hope-and the:
il falls
While we object: What's that? Not o,
your life
Struck out? Can't you distinguish
strikes from balls
rhe curfew tolls the kneII of parting
day
Fhc bleachers cape - just as we said
before.
And now IA strident voice is hurled ou'
way:
Say, mister, did you hear what was
the ScOre?"
w. ID. Nesbit, in Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Three Eye-Leaeuers to Meet.

Bloomington. H., Oct. 4.-The Off
cial call for the annual meeting of the
ThreeEye league has been issued by
President Holland. II will be held at
Dubuque, Oct 10. Officers will be
elected and the circuit for the next
three years arranged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally.
but by choosing the right medicine, +.
II. Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa. cheated
death. He says: Two years ago |
had kidney trouble. which caused me
great pain. suffering and anxiety, but
took Electric Bitters, which effected
complete cure. ! have also found
them of great benefit in general de-
biIity and nerve trouble. and keep
them constantly on hand, since. as |
find they have no equal "Hartz a. Ulle-
meyer, druggists, guarantee them az
80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Friahtful SUFFERING Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the viru
lent poisons of undigested food, c.
Grayson, of Lula. Miss, took DIR
Kings New Life Pills with the result,
he writes, that / was cured" Al
stomach and bowel disorders give way
to their laxative properties. 25 cents
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
THE HOTELS.

AT the Harper.-V. F. Aller, San
Jose, Cal; E. n. New6urry, Oklahoma
City; J. Osborne, ST. Louis; ID. Smyth,
Morrow, Ohio; u. NJ Rohlff, Chicago
]. l.. Long. Galesburg; Elmer Folsom
Bloomington; J. c. Bannister, Kewa
zee; F. ID. Ramsay, Morrison; F. l..
Scott, st. Louis; A. o. Hester, Chica
go; E. E. Hickock, Chicago; C.. NJ
Huey, Monmouth; E T. Bush Chi
cago; T. l.. Biacklin, Lincoln: F. Z
Wath, Dayton, Ohio; Charles Mclean
Cleveland; G. S. Palmer, New York
E. E. Mick, Chicago; E. c. Mayer, CHI.
cago; Miss S. |. Mcconnell. Mrs. NJ b
Mcconnell. Reynolds; c. b. Bowling
Chicago; r. X. Myers. Boston; G. W
hudson, st. Louis; j. NJ. Bond, Rock
ord; II. l.. Loiier. Baltimore; w b.
Williamson, New York; r. y. Judah
Indianapolis; f. w. Osgood, Chicago;
z. Lyforth, Chicago; l.. b. Weber,
Chicago; Thomas J. Burhop. Chicago /;
Z. w. Shannon, Chicago; II. Z. Viii
Jams, st. Louis; S. A Clopton, St.
1ouis; b. A. Laurence, Milwaukee; w.
q. Barney, Milwaukee; j. ID. Fause.
Chicago; o. j. Johnson, Galva; A. E.
Brown. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

A strength tonic that brings rich,
red blood Makes you strong. healthy
and active. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents.
fea or tablets. T. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

Chicago; J. p. Drumm, Chicago; +. G.
Clifford. Chicago; G. b. Baker, Baltimore;
IS. o. TansiH. ST. Louis; J. b. Stone,
Chicago; A b. Baker. Chicago; l.. NJ.
Stapeley, Chicago; II. II. Davidson,
Frankfort y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.


NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. 5: Philadelphia. 3 G3 in
nings): --.-.
Cincinnati. 4: New York. first
game).
Cincinnati. 4; New York, 4 (eight in
nings).
Brooklyn. 4; St. Louis. 0 first
game).
Brooklyn. 8; ST Louis. 2 (second
game).
Pittsburg. 10; Boston. 3 first game)
Pttsburg. 4; Boston. 3 III innings)
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago. 3; Washington, !.
Philadelphia, ); ST Louis, 2.
Boston. I: Cleveland, T.
New York, 8: Detroit. 0 first game)
New York. 10; Detroit. l (second
camel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
Easy Go;na for Athletics.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 4.-Now it
takes only four victories by the Ath-
letics to win the pennant, no matter
what Chicago may do in Washington
today, or in st. Louis the next three
DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dy-
sentery, diarrhoea. seasickness. maui
sea Pleasant TO take. Acts promptly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

At the Harms. - s. +. GreenOaum,
Chicago; Ben Newhouse. Chicago; F
4. Hiiker, Chicago; Thomas j. Peters.
Chicago; F. G. Heays, Chicago; Wal
er b. YOst Chicago; NJ. y Gerhard,
New York; G.. A Smith, Peoria: Julius
Weinberg. New York; H. w. Barton
Chicago; S. Thompson, New York; E
z. Walling, Buffalo, y. Y; J. K. Mead
Chicago; F. S. Giddings. Ayr. Neb.; II.
j. Mitchell. Kewanee; d. NJ Swain
Saltwater; J. L. Bierbrauer. Chicago;
F. l.. Tara, Peoria; j. B. Harris. Chi
cago; s. X. Miller. Chicago: II. E
Chaping, New York; ID. II. Church, IT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04

wonderful tonic. Drives out a.
impurities. gives you strength, health
and happiness. That's what Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35
cents, tea or tablets. T. III. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
AMUSEM ENTS.
Lawrence Grattan in Title Role.-

Lawrence Srattan IN Title Role
Lawrence Grattan. an actor of unusual
talent will be seen in the title role
of "ParSifal." on the occasion of its
production i'll this city.
Cherry Valley Sunday" - The at
traction at the Illinois theater Oct.
s. will be Cherry Valley" a new
comedy drama that has made a hit
wherever presented. The play posses
SEES all the elements that go toward
making a play successful, love, laugh
ter and a beautiful story which thrills
the audience down stairs and sets the
boys in the gallery by the ears with
enthusiasm. A number of songs and
specialties are introduced by members
of the company.
Shore Acres" Of the South - AT
Piney Ridge" which will be seen at the
Illinois theater Thursday has been
called the Shore Acres of the South"
This is no doubt because of similar
simplicity of treatment The play is
based on life in the Tennessee noun
tains and is filled with many strong eff
fects and its characters are natural
and virile. There is plenty of strong
drama in il, but little of the melo-dra-
ma. Its power TO interest an audience
is based on truth to human nature.
All its effects are arrived at swiftly
and naturally and action. not words, is
its main characteristic as a play A
fine company. headed by Van Kinzie,
and under the personal direction of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-04
a Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries use Bucklin's Ami
ca Salve. "A deep wound in my foot.
from an accident writes Theodore
Schuele. of Columbus, Ohio. caused
me great pain. Physicians were help
Jess, but Bucklens Arnica Salve quick
ly healed it," Soothes and heals burns
like magic. 25 cents at Hartz & Ulle
meyers. druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-06-21
Mr.. WILLIAM n. WERNER DEAD.
Brilliant Young Columbian Killed Himself
at MOrgant0n, N. c.

MI. VIM. III. Werner, son of Mr.. Ino
S. Werner, Master of Richland County
committed suicide at Morganton, N. C..
last Thursday afternoon by shooting
himself through the right temple. This
rash act is supposed to have been due
to a nervous attack for which he hac
been under treatment for sometime il
a Philadelphia hospital. He left there,
however, and came to Morganton with
the view of entering one of the hos,
pitfalls in that city last Thursday. Late
in the afternoon his body was found ir
a lumber yard.
Mr.. Werner was an exceedingly bril-.
liant young gentleman. For the past
year he had been a student at Oxford
University, England, having won the
first Cecil Rhodes Scholarship from
this State.
After graduating with high honors
from the South Carolina College a few
years ago he established the Werner
High School in Columbia, which was a
success. While at the South Carolina
College he was a classmate of Messrs
f. p. Minter and A. G.. Todd of this
city, who were greatly shocked at the
announcement of young Verner's tragic
death.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-06-21
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Col. and Mrs. H. Y. Simpson visited
in Savannah several days last week.

Col. and Mrs. HI. Y. Simpson visited
in Savannah several days last week.
Mr. j.. p. Simmons, of the Brewer.
ton section, was in town Friday.
MIR. c. G. Lanford, of Lanford Sta,
ton was here Friday,
Mr.. w. ID. Byrd spent a few hours
in the city Friday.
Capt. w. w. Kennedy was in the
city Saturday.
Miss Mary Posey is visiting relatives
at Cokesbury.
Mr.. M. E. Mcdaniel, Sr., was here
Friday from Simpsons.
Mr.. w. H. Bryson and daughter of
Cross Hill were in town Saturday.
Hon. j. Wright Nash of Spartanburg
was in the city Saturday on profess
sional business.
Mr.. Walter HI. Geer, the genial trav-
cling representative of The State, was
here on Saturday.
Messrs. Sam and Cleveland Vaughn,
sons of Mr.. j. G. Vaughn of Alma r.
f. D., No. 2, were in the city Friday.
Mrs. M. j. Blackwell, of Union, is
visiting her son MIR. l.. b. Blackwell
on West Main Street.
Miss Lizzie Parks of Fountain Inn is
visiting her sister, Mrs. HI. B. Ken
nedy.
Miss Maggie Clardy has returned
from a visit to friends at Gaffney anc
Spartanburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Henderson Wis.
tied the family of Mr.. w. H. Drum.
mond near Lanford on Sunday.
Mrs. w. j. Means returned to Moore's
on Saturday after a stay of severa'
weeks with the family of Mr.. j. S,
Drummond.
Mr.. John ID. Owings, formerly Deputy
Sheriff and for sometime a salesman al
r. p. Milan & Co., has retur. >ed to his
home at Gray Court.
Mr.. Chas. B. Owings, one of the
progressive and successful teachers OF
the county, was in town Friday from
Owings Station.
Mrs. b. c. Hart and daughter, Miss
Claudia Hart, of Cokesbury, returned
home Friday after a visit of several
days to the families of Messrs w. r.
Richey and o. w. Babb..
Mr.. j. B. Brooks attended the State
meeting in Columbia last week of the
Hardware Dealers Association. He was
chosen a member of the executive com
mittee. The association adjourned to
meet next year in the capital city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-06-21
"Stick to Your Last"

Hon. w. l.. Douglass, the shoe maker
Governor, in an interview in the Boston
Advertiser some days ago gave his
rule" for success. Governor Douglass
is not ashamed of being a shoe maker,
because he is a good one and for that
very reason he makes a good Governor.
Just at this time when so many young
men are about to begin life seriously
they will do we'll to read his little SER
mon.
Taking as a text
"STICK TO YOUR LAST" he says:
"What would you think of a shoe
maker, who, after making part of a
shoe on n last, became dissatisfied
and started another shoe on a different
last, keeping up this method until he
had finally spent all his money for stock
and had nothing but a lot of half-finish-
ed shoes to show for it? Foolish way
to do, isn't it? But It's no more fool
ish than for a young man to tackle a
new line of business every little while
until he grows too old to learn any bus
mess thoroughly.
Everything in nature is fitted to do
n thing well and spend it's whole life
doing it. You never hear of the ant
going into the honey-making business;
nor of the bee building ant-hills, for a
change. Each one knows it's place in
the world and sticks to it, and that is
what boys must do if they would ac-
complish great things.
And remember always to keep your
ambition up to the top notch. What
eve you do, try to do it better than
the other fellow. At school make it
a point to stand at the head of your
class; and at play don't be satisfied un-
til you can jump the farthest or throw
the straightest. Then when you enter
business life, this matter of getting
ahead will become a habit.
1t is possible for all you boys to be
kings, provided each fits himself to dc
some one thing better than others dc
it. But you must work and study and
persevere. You can't inherit kingships
from your fathers; you must win them
III COmpeClJlOn WIFI IHe WOTlu. ms u
how to go about this, every boy will
have to work out the problem for him
self. There is no fixed rule for deter.
mining the capabilities of any boy, and
the methods that will convert one bun.
die of human material into a successful
business man may prove a total failure
when applied to the next parcel. Boy:
in their dispositions and possibilities
bear a striking resemblance to toads,
Did you ever poke a toad to make il
jump? If you did, then you know that
you can never tell what direction OF
how far toads will jump until aftel
they been poked. And it's the SAM
way with boys. We never know what
a boy can do until after he has beer
tested. But we're sure of one thing
and that is this: If a boy chooses hi
last in the light of his ability, and sticks
to it through thick and thin, he'll VIII
out in the end"