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The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1912-04-25
CHAPTER Il-(contlnued).

CHAPTER II-(contlnued).
And he did, and seemed TO hit the
thing squarely
knelt on the chair and craned
over, while Jenkins still held the stick
tightly at the point where the thing
had struck.
Get him2" l Queried. Where is
it8"
That's 1t, sir" said Jenkins IN an
odd voice. 1T amt here"
Why, dash it, saw you strike the
beast, right where you're holding that
club"
Mr.. Lightnut, sir"-Jenkins spoke
little huskily and glanced around at
me queerly-"will you look under the
end of this stick and see If you see
what / seer"
| climbed down and examined eau
uously.
Why, by Jove, it's the little spi-
der!" | exclaimed, surprised.
Exactly, sir; what's left" Jenkins
took a deep breath.
Thank you, sir it's great relief"
he sighed.
"Eh?"
Il mean, sir, I'm glad 1 amt the
only one who thought he saw that
other. It's some comfort"
Jenkins spoke gloomily.
Thought you saw?" l repeated.
But Jenkins only shook his head as
he e. thered up the remains of the
spidef and consigned them to Gus
pidor.
You mean-say, what the devil do
you mean?" I asked sharply.
Jenkins Strengthened with air re-
spectful but solemn.
Mr.. Lightnut, sir" he began grave
ly, there's a party lectures on the
street corner every night at nine on
the fearful consequences of the drink
habit, and passes around blank
pledges to be signed, I'm going to
get one first chance; and If you will
accept 1t, sir-meaning no Ofrense--I
would be proud to get you one, too"
stared at him aghast.
"Oh, say, now" l murmured faint
ily, you don't think 1t was that. do
your"
Jenkins face was eloquent enough.
I'm through, sir" he said sadly.
When 1t comes to seeing things like
that" He lifted his eyes. mo more
for me-, sir; my belief is. it's a warn
tng-yes. sir. that's what. warn.
ing"
collapsed into a chair.
@By Jove, Jenkins!" | said, trying
to go feeble smile. Il never felt so
fit for a corking stir highball in my
Itte-never!"
took a screw on my glRsM and
studied him curiously.
And l say, you know-better take
one yourself!" l added.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1912-04-25
CHAPTER III.
Don the Palamaa-

Don the PaIamas.
by Jove, jenkins, they fit like a
dream!"
twisted before the glass and sur
veyed the pajamas with much salts
faction. They looked jolly right from
every point. Moreover. with all their
easy looseness, there was not an inch
too much. They had comfortable,
personal feel.
Lucky thing they weren't made
originally for some whale like Jack
Billings-eh. Jenkins?" | commented
musingly.
Behind his hand Jenkins INDUCED in
what is vulgarly known as a snicker.
"Mr Billings, sir. he couldn't get
one shoulder in EN-, much less "a
h'h-leg" he chuckled. They'd be
in ribbons, sir!"
| yawned sleepily, and jenkins In.
stantly sobered to attention. He held
his finger over the light switch as i
punched a pillow and rolled over on
the mattress.
"All right" | said; push the jolly
thing out" And with a click dark
ness fell about me.
Good night, SIR" came Jenkins
voice softly.
Might" l murmured family, and 1
was on
Sometime, hours later, | awoke, and
with devilish yearning for a smoke
II often takes me that way in the
night.
(! climbed out in the blackness and
found my way into the other room.
remembered exactly where had drop
ped my cigarette case when we were
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1912-04-25

Jenkins almost tumbled into my arms
BY Jove, for a second hung in the
wind, he acted so crazy stu; at least
It seemed so just at first. The TEL
low threw his arm about my neck
and laughed--laughed and cried, dash
it-and just wringing my hands and
carrying on Oh, awful! And even
when got him into chair, he just
sat there laughing and crying ike a
Jolly old silly, patting my hand, you
know, and wiping his eyes, what time
they were not devouring me.
Has he gone. sir?' he gasped hus.
hly did he jump from the win
dow?" But l waved all questions
aside.
After you've had some sleep" In
sisted "Then I'll tell you the whole
jolly story" And l just got him to
his room myself, despite his distress
and protests over my attention.
Thank you, sir. and good night"
he said as l left him And he MUIR
INJURED placidly, 81 guess we're all
right now"
But was not so sure as to him,
when l viewed the broken chair and
scattered fragments of glass-ominous
reminders Of the scene through which
had passed And so, though threw
the pistol on top of bookcase, |
spent the rest of the night upon the
soft cushions of my big divan.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1912-04-25

II sounded like q cannon cracker,
that gunl The shower OF splintered
glass from the picture between the
windows barely missed me But
never waited a second-for this last
devilish straw was too much, don't
you know, and something had to be
done. leaped for the weapon as 1t
struck the hardwood floor between us,
jerked from Jenkins hand by the un-
familiar upward kick. Another in
stant and was poking the muzzle
into his side.
I've Just had enough OF this, you
fooli" 1 cried impatiently. Here,
take a good look at mel" pushed my
face closer. Look at me, tell you!"
BY Jove, he shuddered! His eyes,
wide distended with terror, rolled to
the ceiling.
Il can't" he whispered; Il just
can't-anything but that! Only, please
please don't kill me, too"
xiii your / said, frowning sternly
as he gave furtive glance. IL cer-
tainly will, If you don't take a good
look at mel"
He gave a sort of despairing sigh
and closed his eyes so tightly the
lashes disappeared. "All right, then,"
he said sullenly; you may kill mel"
The way with these lunatics, |
thought. Next thing, he would be
begging and insisting that l kill him.
motioned to the door of my guest
room and gave him push.
I'm there" l said, land keep per
fectly quiet"
And as he shot inside, closed the
door and locked Il. l Just had to take
the chance of his hurting himself
against the walls and furniture;
didn't believe he was so crazy he
would undertake the six-story leap to
the ground. Listening. heard some
thing like a sob. Then l caught my
name.
Poor Mr.. Lightnut," came choking
ly; the kindest, gentlest master!"
And then more sobs and gulps.
BY Jove, under his insane delusion,
the poor oeggar was grieving for me;
not thinking of himself at ali, you
know. | felt my eyes grow a bit
moist, somehow, and all at once my
heart went heavy. Thought how long
poor old Jenkins had been with me-
ever since l was out of college, you
know-five years-and remembered
how devilish faithful and attached he
had always been. Poor old jerks! 1t
was awful his going off this way! L
recalled how he had taken to seeing
things earlier in the evening, and had
made me see them, too, dash It! One
thing determined: whatever had to
be done with him, he should have the
finest OF attention.
knew that l ought to telephone to
somebody or something, but dashed IL
had any idea who or where. Oddly
enough, not a soul seemed TO have
been reused by the pistol shot, but 1
saw by the little clock that it was
close to three-the hour in a bachelor
apartment house when everybody is
asleep, If they're going to sleep at all.
/ decided that the best thing to do
first was to get into some clothes. And
with this thought was turning away,
when 1t occurred to me to make an
OAOlI " SSO II pun OShhihS SSSuSO
more rational now or mad gone to
sleep.
l tapped upon the door. Are you
asleep?" l asked softly.
A howl of positive terror came
back
I'm a-keeping quiet" he cried, but
don't let me hear your voice again,
or I'll jump right out of the window"
l shook my head sadly and tiptoed
into my room, where l slipped hur-
riedly out of the pajaCac and into
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1912-04-25
(coDyrigAl. 1911. by BObb.-Aieuin Company
SYNOPSIS.

Richard Lightnut, an American with an
anected English accent, receives a pres
ent from friend in China The present
proves to be a pair of pajamas. A letter
hints OF surprises TO the wearer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

Mrs. j. NJ. Hubbard entertained a
number of friends Tuesday at a six
course dinner. The following were
present: Mrs. J. 7. Stephens. Mrs. \
8. Moore. Mrs. f. b. Prather. Mrs.
b. A. Royal, Mrs. w. II Baltzer and
Mrs. Samuel Hewitt.
The Cayce Telephone Co. met Sat
urday and elected officers for the en-
suing year. They are: ]. p. Thorn
as, Pres; ]. w. Campbell. v-Pres: +.
A. Mayfield. Secy. and Treas; }. ].
Seay. s. A. wilkins and T. Atteberry
directors.
County Clerk Roper tells US that
he is ready to pay all sheep claims
allowed by the last Fiscal Court
Miss Vera Thomas left Wednesday
for a weeks visit with Clinton friends
Cali 1876 for Cleaning. Pressing.
and Repairing.-White Bros.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
TO DISINFECT RIVER BOATS
esnItary Authorities Of Port Of Lon
don Adopt Apparatus Which In
ctahdes Generator and Cooler.

For the disinfection OF vessels on
tho Thames. the sanitary authorities
Of the Port OF London have adopted
an apparatus known as the Clayton
Dilute Gas Disinfecting Machine. This
n usually fitted in the hold OF barge
and taken alongside the vessel TO be
fumigated, but about 200 vessels are
equipped with machines as permanent
fixtures for their own use. The ap
paratus includes a sulphur furnace
generating sulphur dioxide. a gas cool
er. and a Root blower. About l,OOO
cubic feet of air per minute is drawn
along this suction pipe by the blower,
dividing into two streams as II reach
% the mixing valve One stream OF
about 200 cubic feet per minute pass
60 through the generator, becoming
charged with 10 per cent OF sulphur
dioxide, and is then led through the
cooler to the base OF the blower,
where the other stream of 500 cubic
feet per minute is met The resulting
mixture, containing per cent. OF sui
phur dioxide, Is forced along the de
livery pipe to the pressure orifee OF
the blower. Suitable hose leads 70
the compartment TO be reached and
the ten horsepower steam engine, cleo
tric motor or gas engine forces the
mixture, as It is generated. into ev
cry crevice.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
REAL ESTATE.

Mengel Box Co. to Sam Salmon
interest in land. 81. etc.
w. ]. Thompson to Sallie T. Brow
der and E. A. Thompson. interest in
and, $1,000.
Willie Gibbs to Mrs. E. b. White,
lots in Fulton, $3.50.
J. d. Morrow to Sallie Johnson, 40
acres land, 81, etc.
p. w. Johnson to J. J. Cruce. 90
acres land. $500.
J. S. Murchlson to J. c. Brann. lots
Fulton, $3.50.
]. w. Norman to ]. C. Brann, Is
acres land near Fulton. s775.
w. L. Barber to j. c. Brann, ex-
change OF Fulton lots.
Fannie NJ. Price to w. F. Miner,
lots Fulton, $1,000.
w. Terry Davis to w. A. Terry. in
terest in 100 acres land $3.50.
J. Kelly Wood to r. NJ. Chownlng.
lots Fulton, $500.
Robt. Bennett to Pomp Atwood, lota
East Hickman, s125.
S. L. Dodds to Pomp Atwood, lot
in Dodds Addition No. 2, $40.
Frank Thompson to Cy Wiley, lot
East Hickman, 81 etc.
C. p. Linder to Jas. NJ. Jones, lots
Fulton, $500.
Guy Tucker to Walter DeBow. lot
Jordan, 500.
Geo. w. Pewett to C. w. Fowler,
lot Fulton, 500.
]. Mac Cooper to C. T. Bondurant,
interest in land, $500.
A. +. oliver to r. A. Craddock,
lots West Hickman, $1,000.
r. A. Craddock to F. s. Moore, lot
West Hickman, 800.
e. NJ. SAMSON to L. V. Hodges, land
s744.30.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
TAKEN TO EDDYvILLE.

Judge Naylor and Sheriff johnson
left Tuesday morning with five pris-
oners for the branch penitentiary at
Eddyville:
Curtin Bondurant. negro. sen
fenced to ten years for housebr eak-
ing; John Daniel, a negro. sentence
10 years for HOUSEKEEPING; Lonnie
Smith. sentence one to five years for
grand larceny; Jesse Moore. a negro,
sentence to 2l years for manslaugh-
ter. and 7. l.. Fox. white. robbing
American Express Co. 1t win be re-
membered that Sheriff Johnson arrest
ed Fox at New Orleans last year
and brought him back for trial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
MAKES MANY HAPPY
Judge Nsylor Acquiring
a Reputation.

County Judge Naylor Is working
mp quite a reputation for marrying
people. During the month OF Jan.
uary he tells IA that he has perform
ed more ceremonies than In any 9th
or month during his term as County
Judge.
During the month Of January ne
married eleven oouples-four OF whom
were negroes. The following white
couples have been made happy by the
Judge:
Tommle Chimley and Miss Cora
Floyd. Jan. 4.
c. J. Thomson and Miss Nora May
Hampton. Jan. ~
r. l.. Logan and Miss Pearl Nor.
wood, Jan. 90
w. w. Cole and Miss Maggie May
Alexander. Jan. 22.
Irwin Beasley and Miss Rosie Car.
mon, Jan. 25.
Ferd Barnes and Miss velvle Ray.
Jan. 90
j. C. Stowe and Miss Ida Boldt,
Jan. 81.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
(@NOTESOF Nl1
|HSCIENCE I'll
INVENTION

France has 26e stateowned mu
seums.
Argentine's cattle herd numbers
100000
Lake Superior drains IS. 900 square
miles OF land.
In India more than fifty native Ian
guages are spoken.
Florida's phosphate exports exceed
In value $s.000.000 a year.
The cultivated hyacinth Is a native
Of Persia and Asia Minor.
AS recently as 1887 forgery was
punishable by death IN England.
About $4,000 persons die Of old age
In England and Wales annually.
A single cocoon frequently win
yield more than two miles Of silk.
Over 100000 pounds of tobacco
was produced in the Transvaal in
1908.
Nearly all OF Japan's sulphur output
10 absorbed by the United States and
Australia.
The work Of compiling a magnetic
survey Of Africa has been practically
completed.
Japan is increasing its production
OF raw silk at a rate Of about 10000
bales a year.
Every day the railroads Of New
York move IS per cent Of the popula.
ton of the city.
Cypress water tanks have been
known to defy decay for more than q
uuarter of a century.
Texas is a close second to Call.
Iornia among the states In tho pro
luction of quicksilve-.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
STAGE ILLUSION IS CLEVER
scenic Effect Makes Man Seem 10
Chase After Train for Long
Distanoe-Never Catches u.

There seems to be no limit to the
scenic effects possible on the modern
stage and as for those in moving pic
lures, their limit Il only that OF
human Imagination. A New Jersey
man has devised a method for produc-
ing in an unusually lifelike way the
scene OF a man chasing a train for a
long distance. II can be used either
on the legitimate stage or in labora-
tories where motion pictures are
made up as e model In the rear
hangs an endless panoramic curtain
with u view that has no particularly
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
DEATH IN WEST HICKMAN.

Lee Seaver. age 81 years and 3
months. died at his home in West
Hickman, Saturday. after a brief
illness OF pneumonia. Deceased was
farmer. coming here from the Wa
ter Valley neighborhood about four
months ago. Burial at Brownsville
Seaver is survived by one or two
children, and was practically a
stranger in this city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
oo8LE-cARPENTER.

At $3.50 yesterday moring. Chas. y.
Carpenter. Of Louisville. aand Miss
Rosa Ann Goble. of South Mound.
Kan. were united in marriage by Rev.
II. J. Geiger at st. Paul's reciory In
this city. The groom Is 30 years
old. the bride 81. The couple. We
understand. will make their home m
Hickman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

A regular meeting Of the Ken
lucky Club was held Monday night
and much business was transacted
and the Club started to work. Com
mittees were appointed to take care
of the commercial end of the Club.
A number Of the members present
We're surprised at the way the Club
took hold of the business relating to
boosting and building Hickman.
Great things mfy we'll be expected
from the Kentucky Club this year.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

FOR SALE cylinder 30 h. p.
gasoline engine, writing desk, 16 feet
6-inch rubber betting. some shafting
and sprocket wheels at bargain prices
A buggy and set single harness.-Pul.
lens Photo Gallery, rear Ellison's
store. tic
The widow McCaarty" was a sure
enough farce.
Than Rogers was in town Wednes-
day on business.
Curtis Yates and Miss Grace Weaks
OF Water Valley. were united in mar
rage Monday afternoon.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

Fulton Leader: Thursday w. l.
Jonakin sold a farm near Jordan TO
Ed Thomas, consideration $4,000. MIR.
Jonakin bought two business houses
at Jordan from Frank Chambers,
Thursday. consideration $1,000.
Miss Myrtle Walker entertained
Monday night at a 7-course o'clock
dinner. Those present were; Miss
Virginia Prather, Ferd Maddox and
Arthur Hale.
Otie Clymer is expected here rom
Chicago Sunday to spend several days
with Joe Cantillon and wife.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

distinctive feature and win not be re-
membered as II revolves. At one side
is the rear end OF car and a few feet
behind this is treadmill. concealed
under the tracks. A man dashes
across the stage and as he mounts
the treadmill the car stops. but the
scenery In the back begins to move
This well known arince gives the
car the appearance OF moving and
this deception is heightened by the
fact that no matter how hard the man
runs he never overtskes IT,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
NOTICE WoODMEN.

All members are urged to pay as
sessments by the 9Th OF each month
as am required to make my report
by the 5th.--T. c. Bondurant, Clerk.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01
Do You
Read ?
Let us Save you Money
on Your Magazines

FOLLOWING we give few OF our Special
Clubbing Offers. The prices Include ~,
Courier one year and the publication named
one year
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-02-01

Robt. S. Bussey, well known bust
ness man of Clinton, died Monday.
Miss Mabel TRULY, of Nashville, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. H. N. Cow
gill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10

in his phiz, as in the length, breadth
narrowness, or in his complexion,
the cast of his eyes or make of his
mouth. lips, chin, etc, of which the
majority of the society are to judge
and the president to have the cast
ing vote.
CD That a large mouth, thin jaws,
blubber lips, little, googling or squint-
ing eyes shall be deemed considerable
qualifications in a candidate.
ca That a particular regard shall
didate's nose and the length of his
be had to the prominence of a can
chin, especially if they should happen
to meet together like pair of nut
crackers.
CD That a large carbuncle, potato
nose shall have the preference of a
Roman or King William, and be es
teemed the most honorable of any.
Co That no person whatsoever
shall be admitted a member of this
society without some other of the
aforementioned qualifications in his
temper. humor, character and phiz.
though he is hump-backed and leg d
and possessed of all the perfections
besides of the great and immortal
worthy Aesop.
G1) That when any member mar
ries he shall forfeit ten shillings and
sixpence for the use of this society.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10
SHE SHOWED A BARE FOOT.
Woman Proved TO the Jury She Did
Not Have n Corn.

Baltimore. Md.-A dispute as to
whether Mrs. Annie Tangney, plain
TIFF in a suit against the Yale Laun-
dry company for $4,000 for personal
injuries, has or has not a corn on her
right foot was settled for Judge Dak-
kins and a jury in the city court.
one doctor said that he had seen
corn on Mrs. Tangneys right foot.
Mrs Tangney herself could not re-
member having a corn. And to prove
that she meant just what she said.
she stroled over to the jury box and
proceeded to demonstrate.
With lawyers and doctors crowding
around to get a full view of the pro-
ceedings, Mrs. Tangney gracefully un-
rolled the stocking on her right limb
Twelve good and true jurors saw the
foot. Whether or not they saw a
corn will be found out when the YER
dict is brought in.
DR.. Charles c. w. Judd said that
he saw a corn when he made an eX-
animation of Mrs. Tangney, who, by
the way, testified that she is AZ years
old. 1t was DIR. John Il. Mccarthy
who testified that there was no corn.
Mrs. Tangney was struck by a wa
gon belonging to the Yale Laundry
one day as she was alighting from
street car
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10
REAL EsTATE-INvEsTMENTs
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Facts and Ei0nres-


S4,250,00O.00 was expended on
roads and public works in 1911.
$14,399,000.O0 value of farm pro-
ducts in 1910.
$14,962, 100000 value of imported
livestock, meat, fruits, ETC., 1910.
s35,OO0.00O.0 value of manutae
lures, 1910
32s,1s3. .O0o.oo vaiuo OF minerals
produced in 1910.
%1716O,OOOO value of timber cut
In 1910.
3S,OOO.OOO.OO value Of fish caught
1910.
3536.555.S92OO, clearing house re-
turns for 1910.
1,O+O, 100000 feet of lumber cut In
1910.
The average value of occupied farm
land in British Columbia in 1910 was
$74.00. Less than one-tenth OF the
available agricultural land in B. C. is
occupied
Mild climate suitable to successful
farming and desirable climate in
which to live the year round. Close
to market. being the same distance
from Portland, oregon, as San Fran
cisco.
There is plenty of room for you.
North Coast Land Co., Ltd, Van
couver, B. c., paid up capital $780,
OUU.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10
American League Games.
A CONVENIENT CODE.

Frank !. Cobb used to be a report
er in Detroit and knew intimately a
former governor of the state of Mich
igan, who was renowned among other
things for his ability as a free-hand
swearer.
l One night Cobb was dining with the
former governor and his family. A
messenger came in to tell the host
that one of his pet political schemes
had just been defeated through the
bungling of a lieutenant. The old
man ripped out a string of dark blue
ones.
mo, pa" said his wife, you
promised me you would quit cursing." I"
Maria" said the former governor
I'm not cursing-this is just the way
| talk. k.'-Saturday Evening Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10
PENDLETON BOY IS
j. OF 0. GRADUATE

University of Oregon, June TO-
Among the young men who will grad
uate from the University OF Oregon
on June 19, will be many prominent
athletes, foremost among whom will
be Jas, S. Johns of Pendleton, Hay
wards crack sprinter of four years
standing.
Mr.. Johns is registered in the de-
partment of economics, where he has
distinguished himself as "A hard work.
er and good student. In addition to
his college work and athletic activities
he has found time to participate in all
student enterprises.
With the graduation of Mr. Johns
the University of Oregon will lose one
Of her strongest sprinters and most
popular students
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10
q e - PURELY
o.O.0.VEGETABLE

vegetable purity S.
points and the principal
universally used OF all blood medicines
the soaed blood purifiers really nothing than
which disastrouy
the delicate and tissues of the stomach and bowels that
blood condition which the digestive
left would often be damaging the health than the original
ST. the of all blood purifiers and
the time absolutely safe and harmless remedy 1t made
S.
s. Rheumatism
Blood Poison
condition
valuable infoma
all
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-10

pretty and ugly, have taken their
pens In hand, not without hope of
gain Some have pretnded to be-
speak Mr. Astors interest in behalf
of causes Other thar purely personal
ones, but most OF them-the letters
from the women-have been frank
ly and ayowedly written in the desire
to call the young mans attention to
certain persons that he otherwise
overlook.
Any young man, fairly good looking
possessed of competence and single,
might expect to become the center
of feminine attention. And in the
case of young Astor, who is each of
these things only more so, the at
tention amounts almost to hysteria.