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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25

MIDDLBTpWN Del. Nov. R5s-
The Bachelor Girls Club entertained
at the home OF Miss Edith She'll
cross. Those present were Miss
Blanche Deakyne, Miss Esther Davis.
Miss Blanche Roberts, Miss Elma
Deakyne. Miss Maude Deakyne and
Miss I1stelle Beasteni
The Rev, Vaughan s. Collins. Of
bethesda NJ, E. Church, will lecture
before the members OF the New Gem
fury CLUB tomorrow afternoon on
the subject, THE Stranger Within
Thy Gates"
Bethesda NJ, e. Church and Forest
Presbyterian Church will hold a un-
ion Thanksgiving service i'm Forest
Church on Thanksgiving Day, DR..
Collins will preach the sermon,
The Mite Society Of Bethesda NJ. r.
Church will hold their annual bake
on next Wednesday at the office Of
Jesse L. Shepherd,
George ID. Kelley has resigned as
cashier OF the Peoples Bank and VIII
be succeeded by James ID, Davis, Jr.,
who has been assistant cashier at
Chestertown, Md. Bank and IN charge
OF the Galena office. Mr.. Davis VIII
occupy HIS position on December I.
The Newark New Century Club Wis
tied the Middletown Club last week.
It was reciprocity program, IN
charge OF Mrs. Harris b. Mcdowell,
chairman OF reciprocity, About eigh-
teen members Of the Newark club
furnished the entertainment with the
following program: Vocal solo," For
Loves Sweet Sake" Mrs. j. Pearce
Cam; "Travelogue," through Eng
land, Scotland and Brittany, Mrs.
Charles b. Evans; vocal solo, when
tho Flag II Full OF Stars" Mrs.
Pearce Cam.
Mrs. Neale, president of the New
ark club, presided The club room
was decorated with ears of corn,
pumpkins, autumn foliage, by Mrs ].
j. Northrup and Miss Esther Davis.
Mrs. Pennington, the club hostess,
served lunch.
Donations Of preserves, jellies, ETC.,
are being received by the Junior AUX
Hilary for the Babies Hospital in VIII
mington.
Bishop Kinsman will be the guest
Of the Rev Percy l.. Donaghay at the
rectory this week. The women OF the
parish will give a reception in honor
Of the Bishop lthis evening from 10
10.
Mrs. Edward NJ Vaughan enter
tanned on Tuesday afternoon in hon
or Of her sister, Mrs. Elias NJ. Shall
cross, at four o'clock Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Shallcross, Mrs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
ELKTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
ElsET0N Nd, Nov. s5.-Miss Lidie
Fraser, 6f Earleyille, has been the
guest o. lsikten relatiyes.-Mr, and
Mrs Frank r, Scott are entertaining
their daughter, Mrs, Benjamin Nc
Culleush WalmsleY OF New York
George Ricketts, and Miss Margaret
Ricketts,, OF Mkton, visited Chesa-
peake City last week. -Mrs, Carrie
Taylor, OF Port Deposit, has been the
guest Of Mrs. Frank r., Carpenter, OF
Wilmington.-JOh Grastel, of Balti-
more. has been visiting relatives IN
hlkton.-Caspar w. Garrett Is spend
ing month In Quebec, Canada.-The
enlargement of Miss Annie Hartenstine
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hart
onstlne, OF Principle Furnace, and r..
Grant Hehble OF New York. has been
announced. The marriage OF Miss
Lillian 7, Dempsey, OF Port Deposit.
and Thomas J. Heaps. OF Hartford Co..
was solemnized IA Slatoville Presby-
terlan Church on Saturday-Mrs. Es-
telle Jones Hinchlifle. OF Philadel-
phia has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph dinchliffe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
EBENEZER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
EBENEzER. Del. Nov 25.-Owing
to a supper being held at Red Clay
Greek Church this evening there VIII
be no meeting of Harmony Grange.
Miss Mabel r. Worral who has
been III and i'm a hospital in Whining
tom is improving
Harvey J. Davis has greatly im-
proved his property by grading his
lawn.
] Walker Pennington spent the
week end with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence II. Pennington al Mcr-
maid.-Mr and Mrs Taylor Cloud.
of New London, Pa, visited MIR. and
Mrs. William Cloud last week Mrs.
Calvin NJ. Eastburn, of near Mt. Cuba,
has been spending a week with her
sister. Mrs. William b. Armstronc.-
Miss Elsie Slack visited her aunt and
uncle Mr. and Mrs. William CLOUD.
recently.-Mrs Harley A. Mousley Is
ill.-Mrs. George Dempsey and son
George were Friday guests of Mrs
Harvey J Davs.-Miss Sara Lydia
Davis visited Miss Emma Hill last
Week.-Mrs. Nellie d. VanSant spent
Friday in Wilmlngton.-Mis Edith
Klair. Of Marshallton. visited Miss
Laura Walker recently Hers
man Cook visited the family of JOS
eph IA Worrall on Sunday.-Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Webster. Of Oxford. and
Nr. and Mrs. Harvey Wollaston. of
New Garden, Pa, autoed 10 the home
of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Eastburn, on
Sunday Mrs Calvin Eastburm spent
Thursday with IT. A. Mousley and
family.-Mrs Benjamin Whiteman
and family have returned 20 their
home In Washington
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
BOOTHWYN

BOOTHWYN, Nov. %.
There is some complaint among the
children Of the public school regard
ing the school we'll They say there
are things floating in it,
Miss Harriet Worrell of Boothwyn,
a day student at swarthmore College,
took part with the freshmen of that
institution on Tuesday in the sue
.cessfui attempts to have the class
picture taken. The upper olassmen
blocked the effort a half dozen times
and il was necessary finally to throw
several of them and set upon them in
order to prevent the sophs and SEN
iors from appearing in the group.
The new lights for the church have
been placed in position and were
used on Thursday evening for the
first.
Constable Blanchard Gill has been
empowered by the state authorities
TO kill on sight any dog running at
large while the quarantine is on.
Larkin Handy. a dairyman. resid-
ing near the Bethel church. not far
from Booths Corner, has lost two
of his finest COWS through what is
believed to have been rabies. A VET
erinarlan was called in to examine
them and gave his opinion that they
had been bitten unknown TO the own
er.
George Fauyer has returned from a
business and pleasure trip to East
Orange, n. J.
Mrs. j. J. Estlin and her daughter
Marie, have returned from a visit to
friends and relatives in Philadelphia
Among those who expect to attend
the supper at Mount Hope Church
are Herman Wutton and Miss Amy
Erwin. They attended the " NJ c.
A. entertainment in Chester on Tues
day evening.
The monthly missionary meeting
Of the Presbyterian church was held
at the home of Miss Rachel Osborne.
Mrs. George F. WOrrell presided
Donald Smith, lately engaged in the
drug business in Philadelphia,is now
employed on the farm of his grand
father John Kirk. at Booths Corner.
The Rev Thomas Ridd,ngton, who
resides on the Mullen property.
preached on Tuesday evening at ST.
loan Methodist Church.
The piano at the Presbyterian
Church has been tuned
Thomas Cloud, who owns the Dixie
farm. expects next spring to plant
large peach orchard
Samuel Heacock has lumber at his
home for improvements to his porch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
STANTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
STANTON. Del. Nov. 25.-Revival
services are still being held IN Stan
ton NJ. f. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs Blmer Cornog were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert o. Cur
rinder on Tuesday Mrs. Frederick
ellison was a Wilmington visitor on
Friday Mrs. Jessie Howett was the
recent gueA of Wilmington friends
Mrs. Miltm Robinson has returned
home after visiting her sister. Mrs.
Greenwalt.-Mrs. Harry Boyer OF
Roselle, was the guest OF Stanton
friends on Friday Mrs. Edward
Powell and son Essler are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Smith, of phila-
delphia. Mrs. Hainsworth. Of New
port, was the guest of Mrs. Charles
Webb on Thursday Mrs. William
Bradley and daughter Ella and Mrs.
John Bradley were guests OF Mrs
Temple, Of Marshallton. ON Thursday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
STAFFORD
Special to THE EVENING JouRNAr.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STAFFORD, Del. Nov. 25.-Citlzeps
Of Blades are making efforts to have
Delaware Road trains stop there.
The Rev. ID. w. AnstIne. Of Vienna.
Maryland, a former Seaford pastor
mas undergone an operation al the
Cambridge Hospital for the removal
'of abscesses from the Kidneys.
W. II. Hall was at East New Mar
ket on Thursday Toby Thompson
visited friends at Federalsburg.-
mary j. Parsons has been spending
several days with relatives at Laurel.
The Rev. w. ID. White. of Dover
has been spending several DAYS In
Seaiord.-'Mrs Charles Cox, of Green
wood Is the guest of friends here
Mrs. A. W. Mather. Of Laurel. has
been visiting Seaford Mrs. Solder
Dawson, of Philadelphia. is the guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank p. Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Culver, of Dover.
have been visiting Seaford friends
Mrs. Mary Marcus, of Greenwood.
has been spending several days with
Seaiord friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
NECK BROKEN,
HE HAS GOOD
CHANCE TO LIVE

ELKToN, Md. Nov. Sustaining
q broken neck by fall near MoCalrs
Ferry, Pr, Elliott Graham, OF Liberty
Grove, this county, IL patient IN
Union Hospital here and tho physl-
CLANS say he has u good chance 10
recover, Graham is brother OF the
late ex-Clerk Of the Court James r..
Graham. He was employed at Nc
Calls Ferry. and one night several
weeks ago, when he returned to his
clearinghouse very-late he found that
he had been locked out Not wishing
to disturb the household, he noticed
ladder left by painters. which he
raised under the window OF his room.
pie had reached almost the top when
the ladder broke, throwing him to
the ground. breaking his neck
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
This Should Keep
The Baby Healthy

When it i I'M don't become alarmed
but give this fine laxative.
II is often difficult 20 tell Just what
is the matter with a crying, peevish
baby or child too young TO- express
its feelings i'm words. but as a general
rule the mother will find that there
is n tendency 90 constipation, which
has brought ON a headache or nerv-
business. The little one has no pain,
but feels "out of sorts"
The first thing TO try is a family
remedy containing good but mild lax
alive properties. and many mothers
viii say tilat their choice would be
DR. Caldveil's Syrup Pensin. Thou
sands of mothers keep 60 I'm the house
for such emergencies. among whom
imay be mentioned Mrs. NJ. Blank,
lmother Of Master Blank. AZ Gin ST.,
I AOnkers. g. s., and Alr j. =. Good
man. 525 Winchester St. Newton
Highlands Mass They and others
are glad TO say that Ssrup PeDsin
saved Them many an Illness and
many a large doctor bill. for by ad-
ministering it promptly. when the
first symptoms of illness were no.
ticed, they prevented serious all
ment
&c is so pleasant-tasting that no
child win refuse IN. and as il does not
CRIME. the child is glad TO take it.
again A bottle can be obtained Of
any druggist for fifty cents or one
dollar. the latter being the size
bought by families already familiar
with its merits.
CrIrf4, nanefft 10 fnis al Tho % IL
from infancy To old age, and because
OF its mildness families should pre-
fer it over all other remedies. Il is
absolutely safe and reliable You
viii never again give cathartics. pills,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
THE NATIONAL WATERWAYS.

The first number of the National
Waterways, a magazine Of transpor-
tation, has been issued by the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress.
The initial number is splendidly tint
ed and illustrated and contains an in
ing OF waterway improvements and
the benefits that would accrue there
from. Among the illustrations is a
group photograph of the directors
and vice presidents Of the Rivers and
Harbors Congress for 1912. Congress-
man William II. Head and William
r. Budd. the latter Of the Harlan &
IIollingsworth Corporation, this city,
are directors
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
The Policy of the Business.

The new corporation will endeavor to combine
the modern ideas of progressive store-keeping
with the old time ideas Of honesty and square
dealing The same high standard of merchandise
and honesty in the pricing of goods which have
characterized the store in the past combined with
the same guarantee of satisfaction which is given
with every purchase will be continued as hereto
fore The improved store with additional capital
will offer the latest merchandise in season at the
Lowest Prices. A constant effort will be made to
merit continuance of the patronage and conf
dence of the purchasing public, which the store has
served for period Of nearly so years 1t will be the
aim and purpose of the new corporation to further
extend the business along safe and progressive
lines and by means of improved service to in
crease the general usefulness of the store in help
ing to supply the wants of the people of Whining
ton and vicinity.
All outstanding accounts due the firm of
D. ROSS & SON will be payable to the new
corporation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
DROMNs Mini nER rMILn

CRlSFIELD. Md. Nov. 23-Mrs. FL
mer Anderton fell overheard and was
drowned with her three-year-old child
while coming through the bridge at
Pocomoke City. The child was stand
ing by her side on her husbands
oyster boat. and both were looking
at a fire on shore when the child fell
overheard. The mother grasped for
H. lost her balance slipped and fell
In attempting to rescue &C.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
DELMAR

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DEiMAR, Del. Nov 25.-Mrs. C. A.
Elliott has returned from the hos
pital at Salisbury much improved in
health
Secretary Lang has gone to VIII
liamaburg, Va. TO export holly.
Granville Culver and Miss May
Bailey were married on Tuesday ev-
ening.
Mrs. John w. Elliott and children,
of Philadelphia. are visiting relatives
here.-Miss Mary Loui Slemons Is on
an extended visit to friends In Balti-
more and Washington Mrs. j.
Frank Baldwin is visiting her son In
Chicago.-Mrs. p. e. Dunn and Miss
Loleta Dunn are visiting in Whining
ton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
Easy to Have Strong,
Vigorous Feet.
Just Rub on EGO for the Feet and
away goes Foot Misery

Just think Of it; only % cents for a
generous Jar of EGO a pleasant, re-
fined ointment that quickly soaks into
the pores and in q few minutes brings
blessed relief to tired weary. sore.
burning, tender feet All druggists
have it,
It's so easy to use, too--no fuss or
bother getting ready-no time wasted
just rub on EZO for the feet and
misery vanishes. Used daily it makes
weak feet strong and vigorous ana
draws the agony from Corns. Bunf6ns
and Call0uses. It's fine for rough
skin, chapped hands and face, chill
blains and frosted feet n. p. Danforth
guarantees II.
Ask for EGO FOR THE FEET.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25

salts or such harsh physics, for they
are usually unnecessary, and In the
case OF children. women and elderly
people are a great shock to the sys-
TEN, and hence should be avoided
II no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pcpsn aud you
would like to make a personal trial
Of IL before huying It IN the regular
way Of a druggist, send your address
Ia postal VIII do-to Or. w. b. Cald-
we'll. Alp Washington ST.. Monticello.
H.. and a free sample bottle will be
mailed you. Results arc always
guaranteed or money will be refund
ed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
on FIRE BURNg MN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. Nov. 25.
Pouring oil In the stove at the store
of Milford C. White and Company.
on North Bedford street, and sticking
a match TO it hurriedly. Arthur SAM
mons, WIGS burned about the hands
and face.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
rrRNGEMRINDE RALL.

On Thanksgiving eve the ladies'
section OF the Wilmington Turnge-
meinde will give its annual ball at
Turn Hall The members are plan
ming for an elaborate affair
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
Y. W. q. a. SHOWER.

The house committee of the Young
Womans Christian Association are
holding their annual preserve shower
and they are anxious for donations
of jelly, preserves and pickles and
anything in that line.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25

You can purchase Solid Gold Scarf
Pins for 800 Regular value s2.50.
one week only. beginning November
20. Capitol Jewelry Co. No 9fS Mar
ket street Phone. 5825D.@
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
ENTERTAINED AT pINNRR.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Copeland en-
tertained AZ dinner last evening for
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Rec of Manches-
ter. England, who Will sail for home
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
biol ENTERrAIN AT "a.

Mrs. Charles Copeland has issued
cards for a tea Tuesday, November
&c. to introduce Miss Aileen dupont,
OF Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money IL
u fails to cure. j.. w. GROVES Sign
a.ure is on each box. 25o
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
Public Announ

On November Is. 1912 D. isrk and t1s nominal bal
Incorporated will take over the the remenins i, in
business of D ROSS SON. lEsta, AZ $500 was VAS sSe
and will continue the business at tfsnts against Etc
Nos. zoo 2O8 and 2lo Market Sreel.sshed Il Wa
corporation is close corporation and the gl6ck is
held by Messrs Daniel Ross and Howard D. Ross
the former members of the firm of d. ROSS
& SON. and they will be the executive heads of
the new concern.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-11-25
Phone sos
Wilming'le
fWO


VIZ D.
- Quinn. from his
TO the court
''Ssriff unlocked tho
p end the trio stepped
hysterical crowd that
@ was fearful as he
breast his dimiuutive
been sitting praying
plainly fearing tho
le had time for mora
IS. he was recalled IN
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
II Embarrassed Him.


Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee, apro.
pos of the operation for TRANSMISSION
of blood that he so nobly underwent
on his wife's behalf, said at a dinner
in Washington:
Latter day surgery is a wonderful
thing, and I'm sure you won't think
me at all disrespectful If I tell you a
strange story about 1t.
II have a friend named Jasper. and.
meeting him n day last summer, l
saiG:
jasper, you look, somehow, queer
~ expect it's my nose said he. 4
fell down a coal hole and tore a big
piece out Of it,
"'Why, your nose seems all right
said l.
"'Oh, yes said Jasper, 1T seems all
right. The surgeons, you know, grated
a piece of my arm on it. But the shape
is changed, and, besides, l can't go to
the ball games any more
"'No? said l. why noty
Because said Jasper, having a
piece of my arm in my nose, whenever
/ get excited over a good play l start
to wave it. and that makes me so con-
Spicuous.'"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
Saved His Life.

"What is the bravest thing you ever
did," General Sherman was once ask
ed.
"Well," he replied thoughtfully, II
once saved a mans life. It was Joe
Jefferson, and I look back on it with
the deepest pride, for it is something
to be proud Of to have saved the life
of such a man as Jefferson.
1T happened like this: We were
both paying an afternoon call. Jeffer
son had to leave early, and immedi
ately after he had gone I noticed Il
bundle of papers lying on the floor. I
knew Jefferson must have dropped
them. l hurried out to the lift after
him, but he had gone by way Of the
stairs, and, though l shouted: Joe!
Joe!' he didn't hear me. ran down
after him, two steps at a time. and
caught him up as he reached the door.
"'Here, Joe,' l gasped. you've for.
gotten something
"He took the papers and looked a,
me very gravely.
".Good heavens. Sherman! You've
saved my lifer
"And. with shaking hands, he undid
the parcel and showed me-the proof
sheets Of his autobiography"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
After the Roast.

A tall. urbane man with a black
mustache was Il guest at a fashion
able dinner in New York not long ago
when a lady on his right. after men
tioning that she had just returned
from a trip to Europe, proceeded to
'roast" William Loeb, Jr., the collec-
tor Of customs for the city. She pan
ned that official to a rich dark brown
and did it in such a witty manner
that the tall, urbane gentleman laugh
ed uproarously. 81 think the appro'
pirate death for him." she said.
'would be choking with Irish lace.
and I'd like to contribute some of the
lace for the purpose"
After dinner she asked her hostess:
"What was the name of the black
mustached man on my left, dear? He
talked so in%telligently about the Gus
tom house."
II should think he would" replied
the hostess. THAT was Mr.. Loeb
himself!"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
Expected a fioht.

A Fifeshire farmer gave his herd
laddie. Jamie. a half wit, a ticket to
admit him to a sacred recital in a
neighboring town to be given by local
talent and told the lad to be sure to
enjoy himself.
The farmer was greatly surprised to
find his servant in the kitchen long be-
fore the conclusion of the performance,
and upon asking him why he had re.
turned from the recital Jamie replied:
"Weel, master, ae man yonder began
to sing Pm the King Of Glory then
onither said he was the king of glory
and when saw three ithers standin'
up an sayin' they We're the kings of
glory l kent there was to be a fecht,
so cam AVA an left them to finish
t anon themsels."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
WITTY FATHER A B
Even His Af7ietion Became q Source
OF Humorous Comment.

Even His Af1iction Became q Source
OF Humorous Comment.
The late Father John Tabb's lamp
burned with a steadily increasing
brightness to the end. His strong
spirit refused to permit even such a
great silent moving misery as coming
blindness to dim it. And when blind
ness came he put his wit under it, as
a man puts his shoulder to a burden,
and held off all vain repining and re.
bellion.
"Who is speaking about my demise
(dim eyes)?" he demanded, overhear.
ing two students Of st. Charles col.
lege, Maryland, where for many years
he occupied the chair Of English, COM
menting on his bad sight. II am very
much alive"
On another occasion he told the stu
dents he intended to go to Baltimore
and take his two weakest pupils with
him. The younger and smaller boys
We'd with one another for the distinc-
ton. but all were disappointed. Fa-
ther Tabb went alone to the oculist.
Archbishop Curtis once asked Fa-
Their Tabb if he had any message for
Cardinal Gibbons.
"Yes," replied the p%oet-priest. Tell
his eminence l should like to have a
see."
When in 1907 blindness came upon
him yer his af1iction became a
source of humorous comment. From
darkness he wrote to Il friend the linn
erick below, which connects his af1lic-
ton with current events of the day.
1t is entitled High Fliers."
There once were two brothers name
Wright.
Who rose In aerial flight,
But a poet l know
Much higher could go,
For he scared till he got out Of sight.
Boston Transcript.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-14
80 The -
Scrap Book
A Touch That Didn't Fail.

Alexander NJ. Dockery. former gov
ernor of Missouri. was at n time a
member of the house Of representa-
tives and while filling the job made
the acquaintance of a needy young
man who formed the habit Of borrow
ing too much money. Dockery got
tired of being touched every few
days and decided to put a stop to it..
One day he was called from the house
chamber by the borrowing friend.
"Say, Dockery," came the usual re-
quest, "can you lend me twenty"
Dockery looked grieved and cast
down, felt in all of his pockets and
nearly succeeded in squeezing out a
tear from his left eye.
II haven't got a cent" he said in
sepulchral tones.
At that moment he spied a page boy
coming down the corridor-a boy who
he knew was always hard up. The
legislator saw a way Of making an
effective escape.
Il don't eve know where l could
borrow the money for you, Ben," he
concluded. Turning quickly, he called
the page. RAY. my boy" he said
kindly, have you 500 with your"
The boy put his hand into a pocket.
Dockery took a few steps toward the
door, the would be borrower began to
mourn.
Eyes, sir" said the lad. Here it
1s."-Popular Magazine.