The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-08

John Ripley. The letter stated that the man, Peter Stevenson, wanted some money with which to engage in a speculative pursuit Ripley would furnish part of the amount if Moreton would put up the remaining part. The two who furnished the capital were to be interested fin the results of Steven sons speculation.
 Moreton read the letter and without looking up at Stevenson showed ten dollars worth of chips on to the faro board before him. saying. "If this wins I'll go you" There were win. nings for awhile; then the pile was re- duced and added to for an hour, when the $10 had grown to $250.
 "That'l do," said Stevenson. ''I can get on with that"
 Moreton passed $25O over to him and without taking an acknowledgement of any kind went on with his game. Ste veMson departed, and Billy Moreton forgot all about the transaction.
 The next thing Billy did was to fall in love. It not only happened that he fell in love when the tide had turned against him, but his girl had the good sense to act upon the fact that he was one of those men who know nothing of the value of money till there is no chance for them to get any, She told Billy that she loved him, but unless he changed his nature which was impos- sible, she would not think of bringing untold misery upon him, her and un- born children by marrying him.
 Billy was not absolutely worthless. Indeed, all he needed was some one to manage his cash for him. He prom ised Helen Hartshorne that if she would marry him he would turn ev- cry cent he made over to her for keep ing and spending Helen weakened. Billy followed up the advantage and won her
 From that day there was great change fin Billy Moreton. He scraped together a little cash borrowed from friends he had loaned money to or money repaid by them) and went into business for himself. His wife was his cashier and attended to the entire finances. Billy managed the trade part of the business, and a very good business man he made. A little one was born to the pair. and this tended to steady Billy.
 It is hard to stamp out a natural weakness. In other words, 'bray fool in a mortar and he is still fool" One day a friend of Billy's came to him to ask q favor. He had a note for $4,000 coming due and would be "just little short' at the time He could easily tide over the interval if Billy would indorse a renewal of the note. Billy struggled with himself. He knew If he asked his wife's con- currence 1t would not be given. For the moment his old weakness return ed, and before he realized what he had done he had put his name on the paper.
 If turned out to be the old story The man for whom he had indorsed failed to pay the note, and Billy was notified. Within a few days sheriff would walk into his premises. both business and home, and Billy and his family would walk out
 On the evening he received this in- formation his wife had gone home ear ly. At o'clock he locked up his little store and walked slowly toward his home in doubt whether to commit sui ] eide or tell his wife that he had acted without her concurrence and had ruined himself. her and their little kid. As he was crossing street he saw an acquaintance directing a stranger toward him. The stranger | approached him and said:
 "Mr Moreton l believer
 That's my name"
 William D Moreton?"
 You're right again.
 You may not remember it, but three years ago you advanced me some money for
 I'm not advancing money any more. What I've done has ruined me. You must excuse me"
 And Billy walked on. The stranger followed. Under the broad rim of his ] hat his eyes shone with a peculiar l light
 You wouldn't grub stake man. would you while he is hunting up gold mine?"
 No. wouldn't Among the many asinine transactions of my life I am happy to say I never was fool enough for that You can't get a cent out of me, for l haven't got it to give even if would. So long"
 Would you mind giving me re.