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The Press., 1914-02-11
:. Japan Enl,easse ra.ashtens..

--E A Japanese woman of 5fashion is by nol meaI1s 4a drain on@ her: husbands
 tnaHces! !ea The cost of her wearing ap-
 barrel is. very small llstgnF4de indeed when com e pared te her sister of the occident
 She wears $13.SO worth of clothing un- der her kimono; the latter costing
 about $25 The obi costs another $25. Numerous tying paraphernalia sum4 up
 toss s$17:25, and: set of footwear aIhounts to abeHt $9. Combs and hair= pins ornamented with gems cost, $245, a shawl $7.5O,.a diamond neck clasp $15O, a total of a little more than. 5000 for a season. This is a very modest outlay when compared to the en' Y nous cost of apparel for the wonlan of fashion in New,rYork and Paris.- New York Sun. ,ss s5. lz..T.,> --....... ,
The Press., 1914-02-11

Be sure and get another pair of
 Snow" Shoes for men, at
 big reduction. None better. Af. W more Sweaters left, going , It very low prices. '' " Mems, Women's, Boys and
 Children's Shoes going at re- ~., markedly low prices. a Wonderful values in Mems and s Boys Hats and Caps. Big bargains in Children's ., Underwear.
 4 few dozen Mems Pants going nat greatly reduced prices }. !75c up. -n-- Na. soc Pres. Suspenders, 35c pr. 25c Paris and Boston Garters going at big reduction, Be sure and get an Umbrella,
 because they arc going at tremendously low prices. s. Mems Belts are going at very . low prices.
 A few more Knee Pants going
 at remarkably low prices. . A fine line of all kinds of Mems
 Dress Shirts going at tre-
 mendousIy low prices.
 A few more jumpers going very
 cheap.
 I have few Boys Raincoats
 going at a low figure, only
 $40 Big reduction in Cuff Buttons,
 Tie Holders, Collar Buttons,
 Handkerchiefs, etc.
 50c Ties, 25c. 25c Ties l5c.
The Press., 1914-02-11
His GoldaYa,Rulaa.

A Toronto banker hangs up these. golden rules of conduct: ,szs.t ,a., Have something to say. ss :.... i, Say 1t. .s.s ~ ''Stop talking ''.'' ''' : : -.'+ -' E ss.s .:'
 These are fine rules for special oceaa sions and placess but not for general application. They make no allowance, for the necessities of conyersatieA qelel:. for the helpfnlness of intercQmmupie;as tion. They recall with their taciturn stg
 gestion the golden rules that hung over the desk of western mine owner: :aS < State your business. <; S-s1'5s 5ss5s aa WE '.Shut up. <ef 2 ''lset ue!"--Cieveland Plain Dealer
The Press., 1914-02-11
ona Max to .cIean.AMindovxs..

, There are so many best ways .t1 clean windows, that one hesitatesy to offer her method unless very sure it 1t is 8 the way. Three. or four ounces of emery flour in heavy canvas sack about six inches square will clean and polish windows with greater ease than anything else I know. Simply rub the bag over the window. It also removes streaks from any WomenR Home Companion. 'r ~>.'. s,'@s@sF
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 This paper Is mailed regularly to Its subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- ceIved and all arrears are paid in full.
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 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
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The Press., 1914-02-11
Everything Going at a Sacrifice

Spring will soouabe here, so
 get your Silk Stockings now,
 as it will pay, you, :, ,.a..|, a 50c. Ladiex}Silk Stockings 3l .'.', :'-1 ' tt'tJ Jt=' ,,aa ,,a.a A *.ez ,..'ta 85e azrf. 25cf Ladies' silk Stockings, ,'... E ..,. ,..f I>.' . ,[. <. 17c a. pr. soc Men's Silk Stockings, ai, 4... s..v. #! iiy,aHA> t~.A 35c.a,pr. , 25c Mems Silk Stockings, 1f @2 ',f t.. .:'..s ,...i ..: 's -"'af '17c n pr. All .otEer.kind5lf1 q Stockings ;:' f9rr.%,. : Men, J Women, Boys and4j
 Children goihgeat. very low epHces-especiaIfy by the doz. p lots. .''' ''' .. It will also, pay .,Yop to buy,
 Summer. Underwear now. Y BOG B.EV. D Underwear ,5t535c soc Porosknit Underwear, 35c OepMen'ssSummer Underwear, 7.I-es. T &sst'> as,
 s3at4- 9sirSi, ..t>ir.r. E., .2g. ,:.'ii t262gs " lUJudieerrweAar,n dieer r,n,. ..' --.' l7c b 4,aa,, EBiggt st8yalueYeyer. t "A few mpte Woolen Underwear
 going sat greatly reduced prices. .- ,. l&#. ..s% ,. A few mora~t Mems Ribbed
 Underwear going at a very
 low" price %-SOc each by the :. 1oneellt.Hdozen lots ... . ..4z- 4 few more Men's, Boys and
 Children's . Overcoats going
 at u emendously- low prices
 about Csc on g dollar.
 A few more soc Pres. Working
 Shirts goingat 25c each
The Press., 1914-02-11
Earth and Moon.

The diameter of the earth is 5000 miles. The diameter of the moon is 2.162 miles. The nearest approach of the surfaces of the two bodies is 216,- 41T miles. The mean distance from the earth is 238,850 miles, the max imum distance which may be reached being 252. .S3O miles. The moons sur face contains about 14,6s5,O 900 square miles. or nearly four times the area of Europe.
The Press., 1914-02-11
MANSEIEIn

Mrs. Edward l.. Molineux died at her home in Brooklyn, N. Y, Feb ruary ,. She had been in poor health two years. She leaves her husband, General Molineux, and three sons, Roland Burnham, Lester and Cecil, and eight grandchildren. Her son, Roland, is the author of the play, "The Man Inside,' which he wrote during the five years he was in prison, when he was charged with the murder of Mrs. Kate J. Adams, a Hartford woman, in 1898. He was sentenced to death at his first trial, but the second trial, which ended in 1902, resulted in his acquittal Mrs. Moli- neux was loyal to her son throughout his troubles. She was born in Mans field in 1s42, the daughter of George T. and Harriet Clarke. In 1861 she was married to General Molineux and went to Brooklyn, where she had lived ever since.
The Press., 1914-02-11
.spraad. of t4,a EnaIfsh lLanauaae.

Ii iSpread> of the English Language. i' ]. Hhe English language is tie richest.
 most9yiyile, and most powerful. of all thezsstanguage ges now5to be- found among men: slE,he sEE,he %men who conceivedeaand made good this nation were English men, and of course they spoke fine only. language they knew anything about; the language Uf their. tanrestors.
 the English la angtage. ~~ The great Dr. ,Dollinger said &ef this language that ito 7.is assigned in the coming age
 Ehe intellectual. supremacy: that in an
 cient, times belonged, ito, >, the Greeks
 and afterward to the. Romans. In l1oO
 English was the elal1guage of 9yOOO.'NN people Today it- is the language of
 f75.O0O 600. 4dhd by the end of the cen
 t1ryTIt #1Tfbe the 1angtidge of SOU. .Ooe:. dO0 bedple9s ewsYOrk American ! E
The Press., 1914-02-11
MerroW.

Alanson Tllden of Waterbury visited his father and sister here Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. David Russ of Mount Hope were visitors Thursday at Hill side Cottage.
 Mrs. Walter Brown of South Man chester was a weekend guest of MT. and Mrs. Ivan Wilcox.
 "Ted" Andrews, who has been working the past month for Bert Hal look, has returned to Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. A. T. Burdick and son, Stanton, spent Sunday at River side, Mount Hope. MT. Burdick also visited his parents at Tower Hill.
 Mrs. Eugene Dimook, who has been spending two weeks in East Hartford caring for a sick relative, returned to her home Saturday.
 The young men held another dance at Hillside hall Friday night. An enjoyable evening was spent, but the stormy night prevented a good many from being present. Refreshments were served under the able manage, mcnt of Mrs. Lena French. The music, consisting of five pieces, was much en- joyed by both dancers and onlookers.
 Gurleyville.
 William Walker spent last Friday at F. O. Dunham's.
 . E. L. Smith is driving a new horse purchased from MT. Costello of Storrs.
The Press., 1914-02-11
A Lesson In Spelling.

The lawyer was. Scotch, and, the judge was English. Theecase in argu- ment concerned certain water rights. and the lawyer had frequehtiy to use the EDId sswater." which he pronounc- broad d..A:s * @.< '&s.s
 ! ''Mr. So-and-so," at last interrupted the judge do you spell water with two t's in your country?" s'Na. na, my iord," quickly retorted the lawyer, ''but we spell manners wi' 'twa n's!'' :; =. ... =...
The Press., 1914-02-11
Sill Raddar.

What could be more sad than a man without a eountryT feelingly asked the high school literature teach. CT of her class.
 "A country without a man." respond ed a pretty girl just as feelingly.- Woman's Home Companion.
The Press., 1914-02-11
To Whom Ii May Concern :

Notice is hereby given that l have this day made application to the. Stafford, Savings Bank said Bank in my name. the pass books, two of them, representing said deposits having been lost.& AnY0ne finding either of&satd books roE having either one or both books fn their pos sessi h. is hereby notified to return said books to either the said Bank or to the undersigned. .... HOWARD E. TUTHILL.
 Stafford SnrinRs Conn Feb 9th 1914
The Press., 1914-02-11
What L,e Won't Tell.

"DOes you husband tell you every thinRY'
 "Yes. everything except how mu. Q pOcket money be spends himself every week - Detroit Free presA
The Press., 1914-02-11
hIsrR5Ic;rs OF s;Ts4EFtFORD, < ss. EFF, Pro. s

bate Court, February 2, 1914. :. - , Estate ot Karl c. Adams, ,s late of stafford in said District. deceased. S'. TT 2 l.3 <
 The adm1n1stratT1X having exhibited her ad- mintstTatfon account with said estate of this court for allowance, tttyt. <. x t.a :! o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in stafford, be and the same is asst Sned for a hearing on the allowance If aa1d Administration account with said estate, and this coult directs The admipts Eatrix to cite all persons fnteres' ed theretn to Gppear aab said. time and place, by publishing this order ih some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-p 1n the town of stafford, where the deceased last dwelf.
 !51 :-,, ROBERT H. FISK Judge
The Press., 1914-02-11
Her IntIag SHE.

Departing Suest- We've had a siull ply delightful time. HOstess7sI.fia. .so glad: At the same time regret that the storm kept all our best people away Brooklyn Life.
The Press., 1914-02-11
Many Children Are sicklH

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Break up Colds in 24 hours. relieve Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, TeethIng Disor- ders, and Destroy Worms At all druggists 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Addre 8, Allen S. Olm- sted. Le Roy N. r. 46
The Press., 1914-02-11
woman'a Influence.

It is at the foot of woman we lay the laureIs that without her smile would never have been gained. It is her image that strings the Tyre of the poet, that animates the voice in the blaze of eloquent faction and guides the brain in the august tolls of stately counsel. Whatever may be the lot of man, however unfortunate, however oppressed. if he only love and be loved, he must strike balance in favor of existence, for love can illumine the dark roof of poverty and tighten tue letters of the slave.-DisraeH.
 Ever Present Help.
 ''They say that wOman's tears come to her aid at any moment"
 "Yes Her tears are volunteers. so to speak "-BostOn Transcript.
The Press., 1914-02-11
UNION.

Don't forget the smoke sale. Every thing going at great sacrifice. Come in now and get the biggest bargains ever of fered in Stafford Springs. s Kuslansky Charles Scranton was in Hartford last week.
 Albert Slade of Southbridge is visiting his daughter, Mrs. L. Miller. Mir. and Mrs. H. L. Hanks of Will limantic visited their friend, Mrs. H G. Horton, recently.
 Mrs. G. R. Towne will have exer- cises in the Center school appropriate for Linooln's birthday, the 18th.
 Mashapaug.
 Herbert Ryan and Miss Frances Walker of southbridge called on friends in Union Sunday.
 W.P Beeching delivered a very in- teresting illustrated lecture on Wash ington and Lincoln at the social Tues day evening.
 Regular meeting of Mashapaug lake grange next Wednesday evening. The subject will be "An evening with famous February men. "
 Wm. Curboy is home from Boston for a short vacation, and is devoting his time extracting some good fish from the waters of the lake.
 Very little is heard at present ot any general talk regarding the work ingmen's compensation act. One man in town is taking due pIeoaution. He refuses to allow any one to ride with him, outside his own family, claiming he would be held responsible for any accident to a guest during the journey.
 Rock Meadow.
 Mrs. Magary is at home from New York i'll with the grip.
 Myron Heck filled his ice house last Monday with I2-inch ice.
 Mary Bradway is with her mother, Mrs. Ella Bass, at Abiel Towne's.
 Mrs. Matt Heck visited her daugh- ter, Mabel, in Monson a few days last week.
 Mrs. Elvira Snow went to Brook field last week Thursday, where she has accepted a position.
 A daughter was born last Saturday to MT. and Mrs. Raymond Hatherway and great-granddaught to Esten Bel cher.
The Press., 1914-02-11
2 Rnard. d.nf Relief Notice.

The Board of Relief of the Town of Holland will meet at Town sHAlt, Monday, Feb. 2d and ssafnrday Feb. 2l, from a, m. 10 D. m. All neTsans ciaining to beasgrieyed by doings of inc Assessors or claiming offsets must appear and file their complaint at one of these meetings. tr-- -, n THOSi ROOT, .... .1 s.- t..,t-Ls..-.. A' 't -&"5 SAM l. g0H NS0N, SBoard or Relief
 aCHAS. HURLBERT,l
 vi aTol[BDd5 loaR aRp 4eR th, ls5Sj, %3.,. Qa@.Esfs
The Press., 1914-02-11
DIsTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro.

Fbate Court, February6, 1914. <, y'.,- .s's + Estate of Jennie Mtt Dtmoek, Hate of Willingzt tdn in said district. deceased. ~ =
 : Tine administ rator, having exhfbited hts ad- court for allowance, 1t IS U -f'"
 OrdnTed-Th t the 14th day of FebFua,y,sAl D. 1914, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Pro bate Off1ce in Holland, be and the Same; is as- signed for a herring on the allowance. of. said administration account, and thi4 court directs e9ee1Ior t eo e,te M @ at Repsons eca G publishing this order once in some newspaper hAvthg 8 circulation in said distTtct,a and by town Of .Willlngto on; where the daceased laat dwflr, at least days before said time assigned
 CeFt11ed from record. aH tgT sy3t isEi5tt at
 1 EDWIN s eAGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1914-02-11
.Tactfuiss.;:


 Miss Vii yp 3pe m Yere,.s said the lady who vas ,yeentertlini4g the popular actress, ,sWon1d you mind telling me what your real ni1he :' F Ss;, '- < '.'' S%'ss. >,' .';My! >rreeaf sn1liIits: On. yeS. It is. Tubbs- Sylvia sFFubbs But F hope you will. 1Iot introduce Effe-7 to yoHr-s guests by; it.'' .:s y..: 7, , . 3:'tOh. tO(l.h nQf you l.y needn't be afraid, I'm. just just as much saulsl ashamed, of it as you are: :"-Chicago Reeeld- Herald., -.:z:...." # ts ts:''@ sSfo;' M, Mn,,,avl i, : It was the si5fideSx~'first request for. money Tts.&':sr@@4 :: @~s4.,. i-:' .sssf'> r~. {! "trmust haves:some pin money.' <,id she1.t -ss$s tptt, .*. .@@....,' .:..- ] ;..GGartainIx,','sa .GGa x,,sa said. the. bridegroom. F E 1ere;sza quaEter That ought to buy 6Ye pr six papers. of pins Washing ton Herald. s.'''. -'
The Press., 1914-02-11

LNOR SALE+ATwoenew milch cows and K one 10 rreshen soon, two colts and VI. < sep arator in good repair. GE'I. F. BUGBEE,
 2w43 West WilltbglUn; cum:
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Board of Relief Notice.
Towuef StaRo

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Re- lief will meet at Borough Hall on Feb. 1lth 12th, 20th and 2lst, from a. m. to 4p: m: ! . <. i H.F. WISE, Board I G.E. COOLEY, of
 T '-=-f-+ ,-+.,.- H A GJAZdER !. Relief
The Press., 1914-02-11

FOR S ALE-First-class Timothy hay, t or will exchange for young Holsteln bull, N. o W RID, West W it1Ington. Telephone AIS, Stafford Exchange 46tf
The Press., 1914-02-11

NA, ANTED-A girlto work incfeardifg
 VI house. MRS. K kEFE 'F
The Press., 1914-02-11

FOR SALE-My farm on Stafford Street II known as the Poole farm. @.A .-- s 4
 7. E.~.. ....u .~ CHARLES BESSETTE.
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' * =. %g 's s.f5 |, ; t
 ,lua9 a aQeduefioK1i.

What is his sphere in life?" e.
 ."Well. judging from the circle of his acguaintanGes, Pd- say he was q ValAler,a- California Pelican.
The Press., 1914-02-11

TENEMENT To RENT. ",-.. 1*ii 5. ~,, ...,, uEOKGE SISWICK
The Press., 1914-02-11
NOTICE.

PThe Board of Relief of the town of Some rs will meet at the town clerks of1ice Monday, ptb. 3, Monday.9 ED. eii, and Sai urdays! !Fs D -2tst, to do any business proper to be brought before said meeting. % , .ARETAS F KiBBE,T Board
 - EDWING. DAVIS, of. 7
The Press., 1914-02-11

.LTOR SALE-One Micrometer Scale
 E Capacity A o. to 4Oibs Nickel trim, mar bic base, Perfect working teopdtion.s Pglce very reasonable. < ELLIS Gk0GEkF.
The Press., 1914-02-11

N K have taken the agency for the De.
 w Laval Separator for this section, and will furnish mach 11ex and all supplies. - / G - g, | . 4. : ~CrP-BRADWAY, ,& SON, West Stafford.
The Press., 1914-02-11

LNUk SALE +2t Large Farm EJorxes, IT !Wiltwork in any piSte s6iliid and 'kfifi f
 everytway Lpquirgof F. SMl r1f, stafford Street,
The Press., 1914-02-11

Y ,QST Fox hound, female, bla k, white dne Sc2 q gS0d gSss s7s asG Rlsek @ SgOs as SS S strip up nose, white feet and legs. Ii Iou know where JhiS2dOg is, notify @l &f hE&fl&j
 2w46.', 4t,e &fERERzE. FIELD, somerss, [,
The Press., 1914-02-11

A ANTED-Situation as ,honsekeeper
 " in widowera family. Good home preferfed to high wages Address Mrs. Ella Wetherell, w Wilmington, R. D. 1, care w, K, squier. t',3W46
The Press., 1914-02-11

NEW MiIch Cow for sale, also one beef IN cow...:-:.. . L. M, REEDt Union. ts->.ys.' T
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.DHoNOGRApH for Sale, ,,t'a% B.: ]. a@:i."
 1 et4w45 z, BURT t5a CHA FFEE.i R. F. D. 1.
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Of use to every member of the household every day in. thes+year- ; telephone, service. :. H,..s..7rSs:r''' .Ss
To Enioy The Popular Dances

The feet must be free from pain Many. women and men realize the comfort to be enjoy ed by using AAen's FpotsFase. the antiseptic, powder to be shaken Into the hoes before the dance. Foot Ease Is in demand everywhere because lG rests the feet and makes dancing a del1ht For Free sample, address, Aliens Olmsted, Ae Roy, NY 46
The Press., 1914-02-11

.FE0, KENT-The Springs House Stable.
 l f-" -'~| @ADELBERT MEDIA M.
The Press., 1914-02-11

TO2 O2RENFTenementsY at sForestville. Ii Low rents large gardens. T. F: MULLEN
The Press., 1914-02-11

M7OOD SAVING Having purchased " wood saving machine, am prepared to dowotk in the above. dine at short notice., GDodtwork and prompt service
 Tel: 524. .~ :'', ,s'--l'ru JOHN SENA.
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NO11CE As my wife, susan S.. has forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any bills of her contracting alter thls date. WIZ. QUEER. a Wilmington, Feb. g, 1914. '3w46
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Board of Relief,

bOTOuSn OI SCanOIo springs The Board of Relief for the Borough of Staff ford Springs, will be at Borough Hall, Monday, Feb. 9th, 1914, from to p. m. t'
 H. S. ABEL, Board < i'-}s5 ANTHONY ADAMS,L of '' E"" D. GEORGE J. FRAZIER,ls ls Relief. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Feb. 8, 1914.
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LNOls SALEtrr Fifteen good general pur- II pose horses. Weight from 1000 to 1900 lbs each pairs from 220o to 270o lbs Prices for sin gle hurSes from $65 to $200 pairs from $l75 to $375 Call at James Keefe's place, West-Main Street, Stafford Springs. :E4+-ss-
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fNyOOUrNEN sMILCH COWS Wanted. : M .JOHN;KING Stafford Street. '6m38.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-16
had saved the miners and Jim hau
passed to his reward in the Great
Beyond.
CHIEF CAUSES OF FATIGUE
Bad Ventilation and Altitude Are the
Main Factors in Producing This
Depression.

Fatigue is caused by anything that
interferes with the carrying of oxygen
to the tissues. This may be dimin-
ished amount Of oxygen in the at
mosphere, diminished carrying power
Of the blood, diminished lung capacity
or interference with the circulation of
the blood.
The two factors which relate espe.
cially to diminished amount of oxygen
in the atmosphere are bad ventilation
and altitude. The main effect Of bad
ventilation, especially where there are
q number Of people in a room, is to In.
crease the humidity. The detrimental
effect Of this humidity is of more i'm.
portance than any diminishing Of oxy.
gen or increase in carbon dioxide.
In industry one Is more concerned,
with the diminished oxygen.
carrying power Of the blood. Anemia
is produced by variety Of causes,
among which are deficient light, Insult.
f1cient iron in the blood, insufficient
variety Of food. irregularity Of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-16
YOUTH TRUE TO HIS PLEDGE
Stuck to the Truth In His Assertion
IS to His Purpose for the
Evening.

Camp meeting was In full blast.
Sounds of shouting filled the air. Sud-
denly Zeke Billikin, Farmer Billikin' g
"incorrigible" son, leaped to his feet
with tears streaming from his eyes.
Il got 1t! got it," he exulted. I'm
through with my evil ways. From this
day forth VOW to speak the truth and
nothing but the truth"
"Zeke," said his father feelingly
after supper that night, II was right
glad to hear you speak out in meetin'
that there way today. It warns my
old heart to think that at last my son
Is good boy and will speak nothing
but the truth. Suppose you start In
right now by telling me where you are
going tonight?"
Zeke settled his hat on his head.
Pap, I'll tell you the truth and moth.
in else, like swore. I'm Jest COIN
out to feed the chickens"
But Zeke. the chickens has been
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-16
THE PASSING OF Jim
BY q. r. kAhMANN.

Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
We all liked Jim; not man in the
whole camp who was not his friend.
The first time Jim made his appear.
ance was on chill September morn
ing. I was walking to the mine when
! heard CHEEKY whistle, and, turning,
beheld tall, stalwart young fellow,
dark eyes, a smiling mouth, and at
once l took fancy to him.
l smiled involuntarily and held
forth my hand. He grasped 1t eager
~ and. shaking it, turned his head 40
If to hide his emotion. You are the
nrst man to treat me like this, and
you amt never going to regret It,"
Il raised my eyes, looked at the
firm, square jaw, and into the honest
face, and answered: II know l shall
not"
From that day Jim remained. He
was always JIM no one knew him by
any other name, and he offered no
explanations. No one asked who he
was, where he came from, what he
had done. or how long he intended to
stay. They all met him quietly and
gladly accepted his presence, and
soon every man, woman and child was
his own particular friend.
Jim was no model, not by any
means. He loved to stand before the
Golden Gate bar, most Of his earnings
going to that source, but he never
INDUCED too freely. and he was never
known to be seen under the influence
OF liquor. He was fond of playing,
cards being one of his favorite amuse-
ments. He was much delighted when
he won, but he always played fairly
and squarely, and was never accused
Of cheating.
The little children in particular
loved Jim. He was wont to sit with
2 dozen or more perched about him,
one on each knee, some leaning con-
ndently against him; all eagerly lis
tening to some tale which he could so
skillfully invent. Many q trinket
found its way into their homes. and it
was always Jim's deed.
Ono bright and sunny morning q
group Of men were leaning and loung-
ing in the Golden Gate bar. Jim and
were at table playing cards.
THE devil! I've won again!" cried
Jim, Shaping his knee In delight.
Il bet that is the last game you
ever win." retorted jokingly.
Scarcely had l spoken when the
door was flung open and a man. pant.
Ing and breathless, threw himself into
the room. 1.-THE dam In the mine has
given way"
Great Godl" The cards slipped
from my hands as I realized the ter