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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
Can You Spell?

If you think you GIN, ask somebody
to dictate the following tumble to yod
and see how many mistakes you make:
Antinous, a disappointed, desicated
physicist, was peellng potatoes in an
embarrassing and harassing way. His
idiosyncracy and privilege was to eat
mayonnaise and musSelS while taring
at the Pleiades and selling the peo-
ple's tricycles and v~elocipedes. He was
an errins teetotaler, and had been on
4 picayune jamboree. He rode a pal
frey stallion and carried q salable
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
Industry Versus Incidence.

The number Of people o days try
ing to get riches without labor, some.
thing for nothing, fortunes in a day,
are legion, and they are a mighty
temptation to the industrious young
man who cannot understand it.. They
behold the seeming ease and leisure
that comes to them while they have
it 50 hard. Horatious OF olden time
was told he could have just as much
ground as he could pillow around with
a yoke Of oxen in one day. He yOk-
ed up the oxen to the pillow and he cut
a very large circle, and plowed until
he came to the same point where he
started, and all that property was his.
And we have to tell you today that
just SO much financial, just SO much
moral, just so mach spiritual possess
sisn you viii! have as you compass
with your own industries. and jIst SO
much as from the morning Of your
life to the evening OF your life you can
pillow around with your own hard
work. Go to the ant, thou SIug-
gard; consider her ways and he wise".
One of the most awful caldrOns Of
death today is an indOlent life.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

This is the time OF year when every debt paying man is try'n9 to Settle
what he owes " make some arrangement with bis creditors shat will n
able them TO- settle their debts A, very large per cen O a. subscribers
owe US. We owe other people What each {" owes this efce IS but a
drop in the bucket" but when it is all considered together it will amount
to ONEHUNDREDA AND FIFTY THOUSANDCENTS. Think OF it! We
need what isl ue IS and we hope you will do US the kindness to sestle early and
not REQUIRE US To mail you a personal statement. You know Ju W u
ard that it takes money to roc . newspaper as well Is any otheF enterprise.
Hence please be kind enough tSdivide with yeGr newspaper when yu are
paying debts.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
Auman Life the Cheapest Thing
We Have.

The people Of the state Of MisSis-
1ippi should unite in an effort to see
ahat the laws are more rigidly enforc-
ed. Human life has become one Of
abe cheapest things we have, and it
Is absolutely essential that the courts
give us a few more legal hangingS.
Yhe frequency with which we are
confronted with diabolical c~oldblooded
snurderS is simply a disgrace to the
good name of our proud state
Greenwood Commonwealth.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
AL WEI x xs,.

This health-g1ving resort. is situated on main line of
II. C. Il. r., 80 miles north of Jackson, Miss, and 70
miles south of Grenada. Il The hotel is open for guests
the entire year. The summer season runs from May
Is to Sept. Is, at which time a bus meets all day trains
and night trains when notified by letter or phone.
One and one. third round "Trip tickets at all points after May Is good for re-
turning until Oct. 81. We guarantee a cure OF all stomach troubles, malaria
and indigestion The sulphur baths area as good as Hot Springs for all skin
diseases. RATES: $40 per month o. four weeks; $l2 per week OF 7 days Or
So per day. Children under 10 years and narsesh half price. Water shipped
n 5 gal jugs at 81 Is per Jug I q b cars Way. First class string band.
ID. e. LATIMER & CO., Proprieturs.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
NOV % 1908
Advertising Rates.

advert Sing rates for display matt"
and readers furnished on application
,S,bituries over ten lines II cents per
Nne. Card Of thanks 10 cents per
me.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Attorney General Stirling gives out
an opinion to the tax collector Of the
town Of Iuka that ~ damages can be
1ollected by the sheriff or other tax
collector on taxes that remain unpaid
December Is if said taxes are vOluL-
larilY paid thereafter.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Mississippi and Tennessee are
averaging about three 'hCmicideS per
day. II the two states are in a race
With each other, it is not known.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Bishop II. c. Morrison will preside
aver the Methodist Conference to con-
sene December 2nd at Water Valley.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Gren1ds'S marked development and
Improvement is the subject Of COM
1nent by all who come into our midst,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Mr.. Turkey il you escaped Thanks
giving, remember that Christmas is
ss0 to be here.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Did you remember anyone else with
sour Thanksgiving dinner?
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

The trial of the Coopers. charged
with the murder Of Ex-Sen. T.. w.
Carmack. has been set for December
y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

How much thanks did you give on
thanksgiving Day:
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Did you vel think Of anybOdy'S
lis. reSS or needs on Thanksgiving?
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28

Everybody that visits Grenada
throws bouquets at her beauty.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
Never a FIirt.

The Southern girl of ante bellum
period-the rose Of the old regime
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
Illinois Central Time Table.
Main Line Trains North.


40. Cuban speciaD 2:3b a. m. $40 D. m
Nm. AIN. O. limited) Iii d. IN. 12:15 D. III.
Ne. vi (o. fri. tx. Sun'y) $40 "a. m. $50 a. M
10. g Fulton & Grena-
da Local Passenger 1905 y. nj.
No gtr asL maiu-..l u:J0 p. IN. ll:U, y. M
10 b Local Passenger. 49,. leaves 1:f3a. IN
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-11-28
MemnhiS Trains North.
MemDhiS Trains South

xn 133, Local Passenger. arrives l':a5 H. M
10. 3, New Orleans Ltd arrives l2:ol p. m
No. 95, Local Freight tEx.o sum- a:0O y. IN
Mol. Cuban Spectal------arriveS =: a: M.
So I5 .Old arrives $3.50 a. III
u. w. OWENS, Ticket Agent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27

Polo, EIWood VS.. Richmond,
Monday, Dec. 28. as-st
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
HOW INDIAN TRAPS
THE CHUCKWALLA
Elusive Reptile Considered a
Toothsome Dainty.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 26.-The
chuckwalla is an interesting and elu-
sive denizen of Southern California's
great desert, where he has admirers
who covet him with mouth watering
ardor.
According to George Wharton
James, the chuckwalla is as alluring
to desert Indians as yellow-legged
chicken to a circuit riding Methodist
parson. The chuckwalla's method Of
escape is to crawl into a crevice SO
narrow that it seems impossible to get
him out But the Indian is too clever
for him.
He takes piece of strong wire or a
bent twig, and. poking 1t into the crew
ice he taps the chuckwalla on the end
of the nose In a moment the angered
reptile exhales kind of hiss, the noise
being made by rapid expulsion OF the
breath. As he thus exhales he loses
his hold on the rocks and in moment
the Indian pulls on his tail.
As speedily as a flash OF lightning
the chuckwalla inhales again and
tightens himself in his recess. Anoth-
er tap on his nose and then exhalation;
another pull. another exhaiation-so 1t
goes,untfl at-last the Indian secures his
pfisA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
WOMAN WITH $4,000
= STARvES TO DEATH
Denied Self Food, and Fire to
Give to Charity.

Taunton, Mass, Dec. 26.-Denyfng
herself food, fire and light. Mary Cry
an, aged 80, starved herself in the at
tic of house she owned. She willed
$500 to church and charity.
Miss Cryan rented her house for $40
a month, had $1,000 in the savings
banks and after death about 500 in
bills was found under her pillow.
She regarded fire and light as lux
uries and no glimmer save that from
the street lights entered her room at
night BY day she wandered among
dumps picking up odds and ends.
Edward Cassidy, from whose house
she was buried, was cousin, but she
left him nothing. He will contest the
will.
She was a high school graduate and
until recently attended night school,
where tuition is free. She was form
erly something of a belle, but this end.
ed when her craze for money set in,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
BIG BANKING FIRM
GOES TO THE WALL
Henry w. Poor Company
Makes Assignment.

New York, Dec. 26.-Henry w. Poor,
head of the firm of H. w. Poor a. Co.,
bankers and brokers. of 333 Wall
street, today made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors. to Mark T.
Cox. The nature of the business
troubles was not made known in the
papers of the assignment.
The banking firm was recently sued
for $2OO,O 900 by Howard Willetts. who
charged false representation In the
sale of 243 900 railroad bonds In No
vember last. Mr.. Poor, the head of the
firm sold his $4,000 library Mr..
Poor is well known in banking circles,
having been connected with Wall street
trading for many years. He resides
at 10 Lexington avenue. Hawkins &
Delafield, attorneys of No. 1 Nassau
street. are the attorneys for the as.
signee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
THROAT WAS CUT
Man, MortaIIy Wounded, Falls
At Foot of Christmas
Tree.
CROWD WAS IN A PANIC

Whiteside, Mo-, Dec. 26.-George
Rider, his throat cut. and MORALLY
wounded by Edgar Parrish in fight
in the Christian church at Louisville,
a small town ten miles west of here.
staggered to the Christmas tree and
fell dead at the feet of Santa Claus"
The celebration was thrown into a
panic as Rider staggered around,
women and children screaming and
fainting at the sight of blood stream
ing through his fingers held to his
wound.
Parrish fled from the church during
the excitement. An unconfirmed re-
port states he committed suicide on a
country road with the same knife he
used fatally on Rider.
Trouble between the men is said to
have started at a supper in a country
church near Louisville a few nights
ago, when Parrish defended a number
Of women from insult after Rider is
said to have broken up the supper.
The Christian church was packed
when Rider, reported to be still In an
ugly mood, entered. He spied Parrish
and started toward him. Men in the
crowd attempted to quiet him, but
failed, and he attacked Parrish. who
welded his knife.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
wins HIS GAME;
TAFT WAS HAPPY
Golf Victory for President
Elect Nice Xmas Pres
ent to Him.
ROOSEVELT CELEBRATES
ROOSEVELT CELEBRATES
PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY
HAVE BIG FAMILY DINNER PAR
TY AT WHITE HousE-WAsH-
lNGTON GAY.

Augusta, Ca. Dec. 26.-The Christ
mas events for President-elec Taft
handicap golf tournament of the Coun-
try club. in which he won from Maj.
j. B. Cumming, president of the club,
without a distinguishing score; he
rode a dozen miles on horseback in
the afternoon and with his family din
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lang
don Thomas in the evening.
Augustus guest was not left un-
mindful of Christmas cheer. Mistletoe
holly and baskets of cut flowers were
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
USES TELEPHONE TO
STOP ELOPEMtNT
Paur's Dash of Twenty Miles
Is Futile.

Selingsgrove, Pa, Dec. 26.-Driving
twenty miles in sleigh at breakneck
speed, to outwit pursuing father,
Miss Lottie Gable and Jay Wendt,
both of Fremont, this county, were
frustrated here late tonight in their
attempt to elope.
Ministers here would not wed them
because both are minors.
They decided to take a trolley car to
Sunbury, with the hope of having the
ceremony solemrized there. but in their
haste they had not supplied themselves
with money.
They were about to sell the horse
when a telephone message from the
pursuer to constable led to their de-
tention here. The father was outdis-
tanced, but his clever idea of using the
telephone. when five miles behind the
runaways, stopped the elopement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
his native city and Postmaster Gener-
al Meyer. who has gone on hunting


al Meyer. who has gone on a hunting
trip.
Vice President Participates.
The vice president, his daughter,
the household remained here to parti-
cipate in the days festivities, while
Mrs Fairbanks is visiting friends in
Atlantic City.
An event Of some moment to 900
children of the officials and employees
of the postoffice department occurred
at Masonic temple, where Mrs. Meyer
of music, pantomime. moving pictures.
etc. There was a large Christmas
tree and presents for all were distri-
buted.
All the churches conducted relig-
ious services and in some of them
special music was provided.
The poor and needy were not over
looked. From known and unknown
sources many home, chilled by the
wintry blasts and made desolate by
" sting. was frightened by gen.
lpplies of fuel, food and raim-
associated charities in most
stances had charge of the work of
distribution, although the Elks, Mys-
tic Shriners and other fraternal ord
ers, business firms and private indivi-
duals extended Independent help.
Tong Shao vi, the ambassador for
China on a special mission, Is enter
tanning merry gathering OF Chinese
students during Christmas week. They
include number of those sent here
by the Chinese government for edu-
cation in American institutions, as
well as others sent here by their par
ents, to the number of more than eigh-
ty. The boys come from as far west
as Atlanta. Every opportunity will be
afforded them to see the sights of the
city and to enjoy their visit to the nat
ional capital
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27

offered with hearty good wishes and
received in the same spirit.
"The people down here are Just as
genuinely cordial as they could be, .
was the appreciative remark Of Mr..
Taft in recalling the holiday greetings
he had received.
Trolley Ride Today.
A trolley ride to Aiken, S. c.. in
which the Taft and the John Hays
Hammond families were principal
guests of James U. Jackson of the
railroad management, took place yes
terday. In the evening Mr. Taft
dined with Mr.. Maxwell, an old Cincin-
natl friend, and number of South
ern federal officeholders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
PRESIDENT MAKES MERRY.
Was "Dee-liehted" Over His Christ
mas Cheer.

Washington, Dec. 26-Official and
private business gave way Friday
to the time-honored observances of
Christmas. The city was covered with
a mantle of snow and the jingle of
sleighbells was heard everywhere.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave
a large family lunch with few init
mate friends and in the evening they
dined with Rear Admiral and Mrs
Cowles.
Most of the cabinet folks were
here. the only absentees being Secre.
tary of War and Mrs. Wright, who
celebrated the day at their home in
Memphis; Attorney General and Mrs
Bonaparte. who are at their home in
Baltimore; Secretary Newberry. who
was the guest of the Detroit club in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
Baby Killed in Parents Fiaht.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 26.-Alfred
Turner, aged 10 weeks. was killed dur
ing fight between the infants par
ents. William Turner, the father, ac-
cording to the report made to the po-
lice, attacked his wife because she
did not have breakfast ready when
he came downstairs. Mrs. Turner had
the child in her arms and in the fight
she dropped it to the floor. She was
subsequently knocked down or fell up
on the infant, crushing 1t to death.
Both parents we're arrested.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-27
Fatal Christmas Festival Row.

Pryor Creek, Okla. Dec. 26.-Daouty
Sheriff Nicholas Mitchell was shot
and killed at Hogan institute, fifteen
miles south of here, when he attempt
ed to quiet disturbance at a Christ
mas celebration. Sam and Henry
Frye are under arrest and a posse is
seeking George Frye. The Fryes are
Of Cherokee descent, wealthy aT~
prominent
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
sTEPT0E WILL IMPROVE
DELIVERY SERVICE
WILL HEREAFTER SEND HOME
ANY REASONABLE PURCHASE
MADE BY CUSTOMERS.

Realizing that we have quite a
number of customers whom we here
tofore have not served as we would
IKE to do. and in view of the fact
that this condition is growing daily
in our business, we have decided
to amend our former rules as to de-
li:ering goods. and to deliver any
reasonable purchase that cannot be
conveniently carried home by our
customers.
We have a lot OF customers to
whom We feel deeply indebted for
their liberal patronage and support.
and it is our desire to serve them
in the best way possible not incon-
sistent with our strictly cash meth
cd and we feel sure that our good
customers will not want to impose
upon us in our efforts to serve them.
TIE STEPTOE CASH SUPPLY Co
7-23-st
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
A QUIET WEDDING.

Miss Clara Bell Hudglngs and
Mr.. f. @. Wilson we're married at 8
o'clock Saturday evening at the res
idence OF the brides sister. Mrs
Melville Merrlheld, on Wilson
street. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. G.. w. Bent,
pastor OF the Diamond NJ. T.. church
and was witnessed by the lmmedi-
ate members of the family. The
bride was becomingly attlred in a
costume OF white chiffon over pink
silk After the informal reception
was held a course Of refreshments
were served by Mrs Merrlheld. Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson will go at once to
housekeeping on Merchant street.
The wedding was surprise TO the
many friends Of the bride and
groom. who extend congratulations
to the happy couple.-Fairmont
Times.
The bride Is well known in Blue
field. having visited her sister. Mrs.
NJ u Vincent. Of 10 North street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
SUES FOR DIVORCE
VIRGINIA HARMED, WIFE OF II.
ii. SOTHERN, ENTERS SUIT in
RENO, NEVADA.

Reno, New, July 23.-Virginia
Harmed, actress and wife of Edward
II. Sothern the actor, has filed a suit
for divorce in the district court in
this city. The complaint is a sealed
document, and nothing can be learn
ed OF the character OF the charges
made. Cheney. Massey &c Price
Mrs. Sothern's lawyers, refuse to
talk OF the case. Mrs. Sothern could
not be interviewed today.
Mrs. Sothern. who has been here
for some time past, adroitly refused
all questions In reference to the
suit The fact that she has been
resident of Nevada for six months
had entirely been overlooked until
the filing of divorce papers.
Whether Mr.. Sothern will contest
the divorce is not known.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23

parcel of ground on Raleigh street
in the city OF Bluefield, West vir-
ginia, known as number FIVE (5) on
the map recorded with the deed
from G. w. Smith, Commissioner, to
John c. Higginbotham, in the Office
OF the Clerk OF the County Court
OF Mercer County. West Virginia, in
deed book number 16, page asa,
and being the same lot conveyed to
j. II. Thornton and others, trustees
OF said church. by Mamie NJ. Crock
EFT (widow). by deed dated Sept. 20.
1899, and recorded In said Clerks
office in deed book SO. page 4S6, to
all of which deeds reference is here
made for further description, and
also the furniture and entire equip
ment in the said church building.
Terms OF SaIe:-Cash in hand on
day of sale sufficient to pay the
costs OF executing this trust; to pay
off the said bonds, principal and in
terest, and the surplus. If any, on
credit OF one and two years. to be
divided into two equal installments.
the same to be secured by deed OF
trust or vendors lien upon the prem
ises until the entire purchase price
is paid
This the 30th day OF June 1908.
F. S. KIRKPATRICK,
IN III IrOurADn
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

Under and by virtue OF a deed OF
trust bearing date the 18th day of
June, 1906, executed by A. L. Good
wyn, James Anderson, Samuel Tines,
John X. Thornton, Floyd Lowell and
Thos. w. Johnson, trustees OF Ra-
leigh Street Methodist Episcopal
church of the United States OF
America, parties of the first part to
the undersigned, f. S. Kirkpatrick
and ID. III. Howard, trustees (either
OF whom may act), of the second
part to secure the holders of the
bonds described in the said deed OF
trust the sum of Four Thousand
Five Hundred ($4,500.00) Dollars
upon which said bonds there is yet
due approximately the sum of Four
Thousand Two Hundred ($4,200.O0)
trust is duly recorded in the office
OF the Clerk OF the County Court
OF Mercer County, West Virginia, in
trust deed book number 13, page
1923, the said trustees having been
requested so to do by the holders OF
the said bonds. default having been
made in the payment of the same as
required by the said deed of trust,
will OFFER for sale by public auction
to the highest bidder, on the prem
ises. at noon on Saturday, the 1st
day of August, 1908, the following
described real estate: 1.-The lot or
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
ESCAPED EASY.

The couple arrested at Richlands
Monday, charged with the abandon
ment of the infant girl few hours
old, compromised with the law by
getting married aad promising to
care for the infant. There was no
doubt OF their guilt and 1t Is lucky
FOR them that they escaped so light
~. Their punishment will be very
great, however. in meeting the
sneers Of their former friends and
neighbors, with whom they stood
well. 1t is to be hoped that they
VIII be encouraged to lead proper
life in the future and redeem their
good name
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
SAD DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL.

Maud, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Whltlock, died
yesterday at the home OF her pa
rents on Lee street. aged 8 months.
The funeral services were held at
the home this afternoon at 3 O'Clock
by Rev. p. G. Clark, Of the Presby-
terian church. and the interment
was made at Maple Park cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitlock have the
sympathy OF their large circle OF
friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
MEDLIN TRIAL.

The trial of John Medlin fo- the
murder of Shannon at Island Creek
few days age will eRjn at Prince
ton tomorrow, IL the trial Of Bob
Odell for the murder = Underwood,
COMP tr. in time.
The jury in the fase OF wiley
Ford, tn" Legro who sho. \ Irkro
woman at Giatto several months ago
found him guilty OF second degree
murder. Sentence has not been
pronounced.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-23
WILLIAM II. CAMPBELL III.

The many friends OF william II.
Campbell will regret to hear that
he is dangerously Ill at his home
on Scott street In this city Last
night Drs. Fox, st. Clair. Scott and
other physicians were called in con-
sultation and they feared that he
might not outlast the night. We
are gratised to report that he is
some better this afternoon and his
friends are now more hopeful. There
are few men who carry a bigger
heart than Bill Campbell and his
friends are legion.