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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

Her Vicious DID.

'Why do sou dislike him so?" a;,'tcl
Mrs. Galley. Hes Il mc,ubcr Of your
club, isn't bc:'
Yes" replied Galley. "but he has
no business to be-"
"Why, what's the matter? Doesn't
he drink" Catholic Standard and
Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09
Natural Deduction.

Actyn Barnes-I see that in the new
version of Uncle Toms Cabin there
are 10 hloOdhounds.
MacBooth Rantn%ton-Aha, | knew
1t wouldn't be long before Ella would
be chased over the ice by sixty horse
power touring car,-Puck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09
Town lmnrovement Aid,

Village Improvement societies with
members who are not easily discour-
aged are power In building up towns
and keeping them clean and beautiful
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

q II c e
there was
a great big
liurly who
had Il Wife
about the
size Of n
per. sual-
l.y SheWore
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

Wife-I dreamed last night that I
was in shop that was simply full of
the loveliest bOnnets, and Husband
hastily)-But that was only dream,
my dear. Wlfe-I knew that before I
woke up, because you bought one for
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

Ecnham-The paper tells of man
who has smoked ninety years.
Mrs. Bcnham-I should think the fire
would be out by this timc.-New York
Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

We have
Il W hole
Week In
which to
res t II p
and no.
body to
keep Tab
On what
we do and
t Ii e II re-
port us to
the Meth
odist Min
lister. I'm
sure that
you will
likeClara.
She is Il
Holy Ter
rOr. She
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09
ChUErS.

Flora How old Is Cora?
Dora-Mcrcy! l d,n't know. Maybe
mamma can remember. - Cleveland
Leader.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09
Times.

AIgy-I tel you That girl las refused
me II dozen times!
Eertic-Wcll. whatc''cr you 60. dont
ask her again, old chappie Thirtccn's
an unlucky number, you know Scraps.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09
GeorgeAdeFables
The Thoughtful Wife Who
Tried to Give Henry
RestfuI Vacation.

Copyright 1902. 1893. by Robert Howard
RUSSELL
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-11-09

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of [ h o $ @
Dancing
L a r les
that last
until t h q
Germans
b @ G o III @
pc g V | sh
and refuse
o pl a y
any more.
lIenrXwas
off in Il
COrllereat-
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Mint Tab
lets Il II q
holding on
to Il Chair
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
Farmers Want Appropriation.

The State Board Of Agriculture at their
recent meeting adopted resolution asking
the Legislature to appropriate 100000 for
buildings and equipmens at the Agricnl-
tural Experiments Station at New Bluns-
wick, and SIS. 900 a year for maintenance
The request is a reasonable one. The in
stitution has paid for itself many times
over in its benefits to the farmers and the
people of the State, in the past, and Bur
bank has demonstrated that there is scarce-
II limit to the accomplishments Of intel
ligent, persistent and well-directed experi-
ment The State is spending many thou
sands Of dollars for which it gets no returns,
elther directly or indirsctls, nd should = !
erudge a few thousands for the benefit Of
agriculture, on the success Of which dee
pends our existence.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
Information Wanted.

The Jersey Genealogy column Of last
Saturdays Newark Nes0s, contained the
following
RUssELL-R Robert Russell, of Woolwich
Township, Gloucester County, N. J., died
1774. leaving large family Of children,
whom he mentions in his will His wife
had probably died before him, as she is not
mentioned in his will. Was he married
more than once Wanted, the maiden name
of his wife or wives, where married, and
the children Of each marriage, if more than
one. T. A.
BRYANT -BRIANT-BRYAN-Who were
the parents Of Cornelius Bryant, (Bri-
ant or Bryan, born about IT'S, lved
many years, 175O-1sOo, on Raccoon Greek,
Gloucester County, N. J. (either Green-
wich or Woolwich township? 7. A.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
Samuel Hobbs Dead.

Samuel Hobbs died at the home Of his
father. ,n-law, Justice George Mankin, Is
Dare street, as A 30 this morning. He was
injured by trolley car last November.
Since then be has spent seven weeks in the
hospital. He was Al years old and is sur
yived By a wife and four small children.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
Term OF COURT
Justice Garrison Delivers special
Charge in Barnaby Case
Directs True Bill.
Barnaby IndiCted---Pleads Not Guilty.

The February term of the Gloucester
County Courts opened on Tuesday, the 9TH
inssanb, with Justice G. 6. Garrison, pre-
siding, with Circuit Judge Endicott and
County Judge Jessup. The feature Of tie
opening was the charge OF Justice Garrison
in the matter OF Chosen Freeholder VIM.
Barnaby, she allegations against whom
were published in these columns after the
October Grand Jury had ignored them, and
which a majority Of the Board Of Chosen
Freeholders directed the Prosecutor 80 re-
present. to this Grand Jury.
There was no stenograper present, hence
our statement of the charge is necessarily
fragmentary. But it is sufficient TO show
so the people that Justice Garrison has
purged himself as thoroughly as has Prose
cutor Starr of any suppineness in the ad-
ministration Of justice in our county.
THE GRAND JURY.
Henry W. Ridgway, Swedesboro, fore
man.
William J. Adamson, Paulsboro.
Bird u Pancoast Woodbury..
Samuel White, Mantua
Lewis NJ Schock, Woolwich.
C. G. Hughes, East Greenwich.
William c. Allen, Deptfoid.
DIR. H. H. CLARK, Woodbury..
Harry G. ,Peddle, Wenonah.
Thomas G Wilson, Franklin.
William II Eldridge. Monroe.
Bfazier Wescott, Glassboro.
Andrew j Nichols, Harrison.
J. Russell Treat, Pitman.
David M. Tweed, Monroe.
Kinsey Morgan, Elk.
Thomas w. Sheets. Logan.
Walter SbaIcup, Clayton.
William O. Steele, Washington.
Joseph Lock, Greenwich.
Matthias NJ. Crane. Franklin.
Arthur J Rice. Woodbury..
Charles C. Dempsey, Wes5 Deptford
George F. Wilkinson, South Harrison
Officers Dopson aud Canning attended
the Grand Jury.
The Court officers are: Dopson, Moore,
Canning, Cunard, Pierce, Carey, Matlock,
Garrison.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07

sz4< etsr<s1ttt, EC<4
Write for particulars. r. G. ER1CK.
80. lloagR: 3. Tzuss BID. Phlledas
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07
JUSTICE GARRISON CHARGE.

After the Grand Jury had been qualified,
Justice Garrison left his seat on the Bench
and took the Clerks desk directly in 'front.'
OF the Grand Jury, holding in his hand a
copy OF the statutes of New Jersey. He
began his charge By saying sthat any
special master charged by the Court, it was
the duty Of the Grand Jury TO make special
presenbment." The legislature has enacted
a special statute that specifically says "if
any member OF Board OF Chosen Free
holders obtain money falsely, he shall be
deemed guilty Of misdemeanor. = Hence
il is specifically a wrongful act. The Prose-
cutor will present 30 you evidence directly
under this statute, OF many occasions
wherein member OF the Board OF Chosen
Freeholders Of this county was paid money
on false vouchers [Judge Garrison then
enumerated some OF the items of the ac-
count which was published in these col
umns on October 25, last-nosably the
Pickering items and the bills for work paid
by the Railroad Company.
1T is she function of the Grand jury he
said, 80 make pressntment on a prsma
faci case--in form to be gosten before the
court. You do not have TO consider both
sides OF the oase-that is the duty Of the
Court and she petit jury. II is question
whether you will obey yonr oaths or not
You have the physical power TO disgrace
yourself, but few men like 30 assume that
responsibility. This public matter and
you are to consider is as one Of public ex-
ample. You are TO say whether pecula-
sion Of public moneys in this county are to
be punished or allowed TO 80 free.
The law requires this investigation.
While other States, and Other counties in
bhis State, are using the probe it hardly
becomes rs in Gloucester 30 allow is to go
forsh that cases Of this character may here
60 unpresented.
More importans than that, is She conf
dence Of the people in their Courts. II you
say by your conduct, we do not consider this
serious, it is important to Us all. You are
part Of this court, we are one in the ad-
ministration Of justice. You will direct
sbe Prosecutor to draw the proper indict-
menb in this case.
THE CIVIL LIST.
There are thirteen cases on the Supreme
Court list, and only one of these is ready
for Immediate trial. The cases. .are-
Howard w. Miller VS.. W. J. s. s. S. R.
z. Co. Wescott. Gasskill. Passed.
Lewis K. and Charles W. Wilkins VS..
standard Oil Company. Wescots and Wat
sins Thomas E. French. on till May
term.
Charles W. Wilkins vs.. Standard Oil
,ompany. Same attorneys. OF till May
ernl.
James G. Griaoom ys. Eastern Telephone
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-07

4 inn Is AhIsyN i. Ulsixv EfAND. ~
octtotti Na r q. Nasional Park, n. ].
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
Wis A HEAVY FA|NsT0RM
PHENOMENA WITNESSED HERE
TUESDAY EVENING.
Warm Rain, Accompanied By Ter
rife Crashes of Thunder, Swept
Over the City.

A genuine natural phenomena was
Witnessed here at a late hour Tuesday
evening, when a heavy rainstorm
passed over this section, deluging the
streets with the greatest downpour
for months. The storm struck the
city shortly after O'Clock and con-
tinued for about 30 minutes, nearly
IN inch of rain falling in that time.
During the storm several terrific
crashes of thunder were heard, some
hing of rare occurrence at this time
Of the year. The rain was warm and
melted the last vestige of snow and
ce remaining from the recent freeze.
Today conditions were decidedly
colder, the thermometer dropping
tbout 20 degrees during the night The
weather man promises continued cold
weather for the ensuing IL hours.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
MENTzER HURT
STRUCK by FREIGHT TRAIN
NEAR CUMBO TODAY.
Severely Injured About the Head,
But Is Not Believed to Be In
Serious Condition.

Engineer Charles Mentzer, freight
engineman of the Baltimore G. Ohio,
was struck and severely injured by
freight train No. 81 near Cumbo this
morning.
His train was standing on siding,
and he had alighted to oil the ma
chinery Of his engine. No. 81 swept
by at a fast clip, catching Engineer
Mentzer and hurting him to the
ground with great force. He was TAX
en- in charge by members of the crew,
who sent him to his home in this city.
An examination of his wounds show
ed that he was severely injured
about the head. 1t was believed at
first that his skull had been fractur-
ed, but later it was announced that
bis injuries were not considered ia
tai
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
LAW KILLS MILEAGE BOOKS
VERY FEW OF THEM NOW SOLD
BY THE RAILROADS.
Travelling Public Pays Flat Rate of
Two Cents and Thus Saves In
crest on the Money.

Additional evidence of the manner
in which the two-cent passenger rate
law is cutting into the sale Of mile
age tickets of various forms in states
In which, the new fare law is effective
is furnished by the October railroad
reports, which were made public yes
terday. For that month the sales OF
the credential forms number rs, as
compared with 3,092 for the CORES
ponding month of last year.
During the month 952 2,0O0-mile
tickets were sold as compared with
1883 for the same month last year
OF the 1,000-mile form tickets, 143
were sold as compared with 1888 for
the same month last year. Agents OF
the various western lines report that
the sales Of mileage tickets in their
erritory is only 10 per cent. of what
was year ago, and that CONNER
al travellers as rule now prefer
0 pay as they go, for there Is no ad.
vantage in purchasing the mileage
tickets which sell for the fiat rate of
two cents a mile.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
WILL Be MANY BIDS
For the Erection Of The New Home
Of The Y. N. c. A.
WILL Be OPENED ON JANUARY IS
Chairman Thompson, of the Build
ing Committee, Gets MANY In
quiries From Contractors From
Different Sections.

That there will be no lack of bid
ders on the new building for the
Young Mems Christian association is
evidenced by the large number of
applications for plans and speclfica-
tons received during the past few
days by Mr.. l.. ii. Thompson, chair
man of the building committee.
Mr.. Thompson inserted the adyer-
tisement stating that the plans and
specifications are in his hands in pa
pers in Baltimore, Wheeling, Hagers-
town and other places, and thus far he
had received about score of replies
Owing to the fact that there are but
six sets of the plans and specifica-
lions, they are being sent around In
the order in which the applications
are filed with the chairman of the
building committee.
Bids on the new building will be
received up to noon on January 10,
WHICH iDtJ VIII NC op1hCN ~ bhN
building committee and closely scru-
tinted 1t is known that two or three
Martinsburg contractors will submit
propositions to erect the handsome
new structure.
The work of clearing the lot Oh
West. King street has been about COM
pleted, and before the time to begin
he active work of construction the
site will be in possession of the COM
nittees.
1t is believed that the work on the
building can be commenced in the
carly spring, and that the association
will be enabled to open its handsome
new home in the fall When complet-
I'd the structure will be one of the
landsomest association buildings in
his section of the country, and will
be monument to those whose gener-
,sity and enterprise made it possible
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
EDWARD vULGAM0TT KILLED
MARTINSBURGM MAN MEETS IRA
GIG DEATH AT THOMAS.
Remains Will Be Brought to This
Place This Evening, and Funeral
Will Be Held Thursday.

A telegram from Thomas, w. Va
today conveys the intelligence of the
death of Edward Vulgamott, for
mer resident of this city. Beyond
stating that the young man was kill
ed, the telegram gave no account of
the manner of his death.
Young vulganott left Martinsburg
several months ago to seek employ
ment in Thomas, and since that time
little has been heard of him. He
was aged about 25 years.
The remains will be brought to
Martinsburg this evening and taker
to the home of his sister. Mrs. Susi,
Mercer, on Eulalia street. The funer
al will take place Thursday after
noon at 100 o'clock, from the home
of Mrs. Mercer. The services will
be conducted by Rev. W. B. Evers, and
interment will be in Green Hill GENE
terry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
MRS. WHEN IS DEAD
Expired al Her Home In Baltimore
Tuesday Morning.
MANY RELATIVES IN THIS CITY
Was Well Known Here and Ere.
quently Visited In Martinsburg
Funeral Will Be Held at Late
Home Thursday Morning.

News was received here today o.
the death of Mrs. Esther Wilen, wild
ow of Mr. John Wilen, which tool
place at the home of her son-in-law
Mr. A. +. Spamer, at No. 1922 Nortl
Charles street, Baltimore, on Tues
day
Mrs. Wilen, who was aged about
20 years, had been in ill-health for
several months. She is survived by
one son, Mr.. Reese M. Wilen, and
three daughters. Miss Dora N. Wilen
Mrs. Katie G. Hollingsworth and Mrs.
A. p. Spamer.
Mrs. Wilen was an aunt of Mrs. A.
c. Nadenbousch, Mrs. Wilen Spill
man, Miss Emma Wilen, Mr.. w. II. Wi
len, Mr. John Wilen, and cousin OF
Mrs Margaret Cuttings and Mrs EN-
lily Bishop, all of this city
She was well-known in this city,
where she frequently visited rela-
tives. She was most estimable lady,
and had large circle of friends
The funeral Will take place Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock from the
late residence at 10 o'clock and
relatives from this city will attend
the obsequies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
HUNTING PARTY RETURNED
SAW SEVEN DEER WHILE ON
CACAPoN MOUNTAIN.
In Killing One, But 9th
ers Got Away Many Deer Re-
ported In That Section.

Messrs. A. M. Stauhly, w. G. Aus
tin, Ralph Staubly, George McNlichael,
w. II, Caskey, Joseph Mundey ana
William Staubly, who were on a hunt
ing trip to Cacapon mountain for sew
eral days, returned home Tuesday
night, and report a fine time
The members of the party saw sew
en- deer, but succeeded in baggine
only one. This was shot by Mr..
Mundey. Another deer was crippled
but got away. The other five were
too far off to kill, the members OF
the party having only shot-guns.
1t is said that there are more deer
in Cacapon mountain this year than
for many years, and that number
of fine animals have been killed this
season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
SENATOR JEFF DAVIS TALKS
ARKANSAS FIRE EATER MAKES
HIS MAIDEN SPEECH.
Tells the Senate What He Thinks
About the Trusts, and Defies Re-
publicans to Disprove 1t.

Special dispatch to the Journal.
Washington, Dec. 11.-Senator JEFF
Davis, the new member of the upper
house of Congress made his mai
den speech in the senate today He
chose the trust question as his theme,
and delivered a fiery address.
He declared that the trust robbers
should be made to wear felon stripes
He also said that the government
should destroy all combines-at least
all monopolies-or place them under
control of the government.
Continuing, Senator Davis challeng-
ed the friends of the administration
to show a single trust that had been
tanned by the government.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
PREMIUM ON DOUBLE EAGLE.
Numismatists Offering $500 for the
New Coin.

Philadelphia. Dec. 11--Premiums
on the new $4,000 gold pieces have
jumped to five dollars each and col
lectors are seeking them everywhere
Thousands have visited the loca
sub-treasury in quest of at least one
of the coins only to learn that nc
more of them will be placed in circu-
lation. The single allotment receive
at the .sub-treasury last week disap-
peared as though by magic, notwith-
standing only one was given to eacf
applicant. Because Of the sharpness
of the edge which prevents tn,
Stacking of the coins in banks The
government has decided to suspend
the issue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
FRUIT MEET ENDED
Successful Session Of 0rChardists
Of Slate al Weston.
PRESIDENT CL0HAN IS REELECTED
Also Won First Prize For Grimes
Golden Apples Best Display of
Fruit and Nuts Seen at Meet
ing For Many Years.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the
West Virginia State Horticultural So
ciety came to close at Weston Tues
day night after one of the most sue
cessful sessions held in many years
The attendance was unusually large
and the exhibits of fruits and nuts
was exceedingly large and fine.
A feature of the fruit display were
number of apples of 1906, which
won a special premium. These APP
pies were displayed at the meeting
last winter, and were later shipped
to the Jamestown exposition for ex-
hibition. They were the property of
S. w. Moore, of Elwell.
The fruit display was judged by
Prof. w. M. Munson, of the state ex-
pertinent station, and Mr.. U. T. Cox
Of lockwood, Ohio, and they awarded
first prize for Grimes Golden apples
to Postmaster Alex Clohan, of Mar
tinsburg, and second prize to Mr.. Lew
is Clohan, Of this county. A total of
$119 in cash prizes was given to the
successful exhibitors and a goodly
portion OF this was awarded to Berke-
ley county.
The election of officers Tuesday
night resulted in the selection of all
the former officers, as follows:
President-Alex Clohan, of Martins
burg.
Presidents. w. Moore, of Ell
we'll.
Secretary and Treasurer-Fred E.
Brooks, of Morgantown.
These officers will select the next
place of meeting for the annual win
ter session, and while this selection
will not be announced for several
months, 1t is believed that they will
name Charleston
Among those who took part in the
program Tuesday afternoon and even
ing were John j. Cornwell. of Rom
ney; H. w. Miller, of Paw-Paw, and
d. Gold Miller. of Inwood. The adj
dresses by the Martihsburg and
Berkeley county fruit growers were
unusually interesting.
H. L. Smith and w. E. Rumsey, Of
this county, who attended the meeting,
returned today, and others from this
section will arrive home tonight
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
SUNDAY FREIGHTs ANNULLED.
No More to Be Run by the Norfolk
a. Western.

The Norfolk C Western Railway
Co. has annulled all Sunday freight
trains except those hauling perisha-
Die goods. This move on the part Of
he Norfolk & Western followed the
action of the Philadelphia and Read
ing and several of its northern con-
nections. 1t is rumored that the
Western Maryland Railroad Co., which
does large transfer bush SIS with
the Norfolk & Western in Hagerstown
will. not later than the first of the
year, annul Sunday freights, although
officials there say that nothing def
mite has been decided upon
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
BRIDGE IS NOW COMPLETED
AND APPROACHES WILL BE I'M
MEDIATELY CONSTRUCTED.
Berkeley County's Share of Sulphur
Spring Structure Will Be Trifle
More Than $4,000.

The members of the Berkeley Coun-
ty court today completed the settle
ment with the Canton Bridge Co. for
this county's share of the bridge over
the Opequon on the Sulphur Spring
road, in the eastern section of the
county. 1t was found that the total
cost of the bridge would be some
thing over $4,000, which would be
borne jointly by Jefferson and Berke-
ley counties.
The work of filing in the ap-
proaches to the bridge will now be
taken up, and it is hoped to have the
entire work completed within few
weeks.
In addition to making the settlement
with the bridge company. the court
devoted great deal of time to the
consideration of bills, and a large
batch of accounts against the county
were handled and disposed Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
Mr.. Hoffman Gets Machine.

Mr., w. D. Hoffman, of Tablers Sta
ton came in this morning and claim
ed the first sewing machine offered
by the J. Fine Clothing House. Mr.
Hoffman was the first to present one
Of the numbers drawn and the ma
chine was promptly turned over to
him. Two other machines will be
given this month. Have you chance
on them? adv
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11
DANCE NEAR BUNKER HILL.
Pleasant Event Held mt the Home Of
Mr.. George NJ. May.

Mr.. George M. May entertained E
large number of friends at dance
at his home, near Bunker Hill, Fri
day evening last. Among those pre-
sent were several persons from Mar
tinsburg and Falling Waters. Aftel
a midnight supper dancing was re
sumed ard the party did not break
up until early in the morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-12-11

..ee.. no lseitIAlofe ~ ONO cheeks
will be here for distribution this even
ing or tomorrow and during the re-
mainder of the week stores will be
kept open until late hours at night
for the accommodation of customers.
The majority of the Baltimore e Ohio
men are counting upon checks for
good amounts this month. This is es-
pecially true of those engaged in the
train service. They always regard
the December pay as Christmas pay
day and they begin preparations for
enlarging it as much as possible af-
ter the first day OF November. Few
railroad men are found willing to
"lay off" in November. Their object
usually is to get in as much time as
possible in the month of November
to make it count in the check that
is handed out two weeks before Christ
mas.