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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept SO by Daily Use of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti'
cura soapsuds, dry and rub the Oint,
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night This is a zone night treat.
ment for red, rough, chapped and
sore hands" 1t works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept.
KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
MILLIONAIRE WEEDS EMPLOYEE
Aged SeventyFour, Takes Bride
Thirty-Eight Years Old.

Akron, O.. Dec. 4.-Chio Columbus
Barber, aged seventy-four, Akron mil
lionaire and Mary F. Orr, aged thirty
eight, his private secretary for twelve
years. were married on Thursday. Mr.
Barber is widely known as the founder
of the Diamond Match company His
wealth is estimated at $6,000,000 Only
close relatives of the bride attended
the wedding. Mr.. Barber and his bride
left after the ceremony for Old Point
Comfort and Washington.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
WHAT is URIC ACID?
THE CAUSE OF BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM. LUMBAGo

Ever since the discovery of uric acid
In the blood by Scheele, in 1875, and
the bad effect it had upon the body,
scientists and physicians have striven
to rid the tissues and the blood of
this poison. Because OF it's over
abundance in the system 1t causes
backache, pains here and there, rheu-
matism, govt, gravel, neuralgia and
sciatica. 1t was DR.. Pierce who dis
covered new agent, called "Anuric,"
which will throw out and completely
eradicate this uric acid from the sys-
tenn. "Anuric" is 81 times more po-
tent than lithid. and consequently you
need no longer fear muscular or ar
ticular sheumatism or govt, or many
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
N. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 5o-tsiG

other diseases which are dependent On
an accumulation OF uric acid withSz
the body. Send to DR.. Pierce of tha
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
Buffalo, y. Y, for a pamphlet on
"Anuric," or send 10 cents for a trial
package Of "Anuric" Tablets.
If you feel that tired, WORKOUT feel
ing, backache, neuralgia, or IL your
sleep is disturbed by too frequeue
urination, go to your best store and
ask for DR.. Pierce's "Anuric."
DR.. Pierce's reputation is back OF
this medicine and you know that hIa
Pleasant Pellets" for the liver and his
"Favorite Prescription" for the ills os
women have had splendid reputation
for the past fifty years.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
sa.s1s.15o.ooo for GERMANY.

Berlin, Dec. 6.-The amount paid In
cash by subscribers to the third Ger
man loan in the last week OF Novem-
Der was about 361 100000 marks. This
brought up the total paid to 10.45z.-
GOO, 900 marks (s2,613,150,000).
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
TELLING THINGS.

you can tell more about woman
by looking at the man with her than
by looking at her." remarked the Wise
Individual.
And you'd better tell less about
her." countered the Silly Individual
Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
s.. Paul Has Costly Blaze.

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec. damage es-
timated at 100000 resulted here by
ire which swept the buildings OF r.
j. Leslie & Co.. wholesale paper deal
ers. and Barrett & Barrett, wholesale
vinegar and glassware house
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec. 10, 1914.

Germans evacuated Roulers and
Armentieres.
French were victorious at Yer
melles.
Serbians took many Austrians
and large stores of supplies.
Revolution in Union of South
Africa declared ended.
British took 100 Turkish pris-
oners and nine guns.
German submarine raid on Do
yer was repuIsed by the forts.
Czech regiments in Austrian
army refused to fight against the
Serbians.
Military control Of South Sea
islands divided between Japan and
Britain.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Predict Ten-Cent SUGAR.

Philadelphia, Dec. 6.-OfficiaIs of
the large refineries say the public will
be forced TO pay at least ten cents a
pound for graduated sugar in the
next three months, as a result of con-
ditions arising from the war.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination of laxatives in LAX
ALIVE BROMO QUININE makes the Quinine
in this form have far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinine, and It can be taken by any
one without affecting tho lead. Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quinino.
Look for signature of L. w. Grove. 25c.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec. IL, 1914.

Turkish fleet bombarded Batun.
German aviator dropped shells
on Hazebrouck but was killed by
French shells.
British consul dragged from ital-
ian consulate az Hodeida by
Turks.
American Red Cross shipped
great quantity of hospital supplies.
Rockefeller Foundation steamer
sailed with 100000 cargo.
Allies drove Germans across the
User canal.
Serbians repulsed Austrians at
Kosmai.
Germans occupied Przaznysz.
Lodz was evacuated by the Rus
slams.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec, II, 1914,

Allies In France pushed for
ward.
Germans rushed heavy guns to
Ostend.
Three German columns repuIsed
in Poland.
Austrians were defeated north
of kesmaj and Parovnitza.
Sheik kiazim, chief of the Shi-
ties, proclaimed a holy war.
French capital moved back from
Bordeaux to Paris.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Conscience, Not Consequence.

When you are in doubt as to the
course to take, consult your con
science. not consequences. Do right
and never mind how things are going
to turn out. One who steers his
course so as to avoid everything un.
pleasant. makes Z.Szag course, and
may miss the harbor at last Follow
conscience. and leave consequences to
God.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
WAN

Butternut meats from this years
crop-fve to ten pounds, more or less.
Will pay 75c per pound. Geo. A.
Joslyn, Omaha, Neb.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

Framing a satisfactory alibi for the
writing of obscene letters probably
is the most difficult undertaking.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec. 8, 1914.


German headquarters moved from
RouIers.
Germans renewed attack on Dix
nude.
Turks were defeated near Ba-
tum.
British squadron under vice-Ad-
mirai Sturdee defeated German
squadron under Admiral Won Spec
off Falkland islands, sinking the
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Leipzig
and Nurnberg.
Prince Won BueloW reached
Rome as German ambassador.
Two sections of American Red
Cross left Italy for Serbia.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Different Attitude.

DIHETGnL NLLILUUGs
isn't John Henry crazy over his
new automobile?"
HE seems to be mostly crazy I'M
der it."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

And some women wouldn't enjoy
living in a heavenly mansion unless
they could clean house at least once
a month.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec. 9. 1914.

Belgians took German trenches
on the User by ruse.
Germans sheled Ypres and Fur
mes.
Serbians recaptured Valjevo and
Ushirza from Austrians.
Germans lost heavily In attack
on LoWicz.
Austrians defeated near era
cow.
Turks at kurna surrendered to
Indian troops.
PoIish-American relief commit
tee formed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

1t is easier to carry on a Irritation
than to carry off an hei~ess.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

Mrs. Abner Plimsoll is SO fierce in
her attitude toward the men that she
generally is referred to as the
COSSack."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

A woman dressed as a nun at a mas.
querade ball naturally makes a good
appearance.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

DIR. Pierces Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Exact Copy of Wrapper

Politeness is the result of restraint
imposed by civilization. The first inn
pulse of every person is to be impolite.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Not Gray Hairs but Tired Ewes

make us look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

However, the man at the bottom OF
the ladder hasn't far to fall
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
Dec. z, 1914.


Allies In West began general Of
fensive.
Belgians repuIsed German boat
attack along User canal.
Germans in Alsace fell back.
Russians bombarded Cracow sub
urbs and besieeed fortress of Lot
zen.
Germans abandoned Zgier.
Serbians checked Austrian ad-
vance.
British steamer Charcas sunk by
German transport in Pacific.
Arrow dropped by aviator killed
Major General Won Meyer.
Ostend was set on fire by aero
plane bombs.
Bomb from German aeropIane
killed ten in Hazebrouck.
Government Of Holland lent
wheat to Belgium.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chica ga
for illustrated Book the Eye Free.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
The EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Dec. 6. 1914.

Dec. 6. 1914.
Allies made further advances In
northern France.
Germans occupied scd1 and
drove wedge into Russian center.
One of the Przemysl forts fell.
Russians shelIed Cracow at long
range.
Turks occupied keda.
Forty British and French war
vessels arrived off the DardanelIes.
Russian aviators attacked Bres-
lau forts.
French aviators attacked Fret.
burg
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

It's easy to find reasons why others
don't do the foolish things we do.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

To be happy you must forget your
self and remember others.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1915-12-10

Orders 1t Up.
DO you pass the plate at church q
No; | go to sleep and let it pass
me-"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Personals =



George wethernl Smith, who Is q
ctHdenf OF The SaSnssie Technical In.
st!tite ii Pittsburgh, viii arrive here
tomorrow 10 spend the fhanisgiying
holidays w.h his mother, Mrs d, W.
Smith
MI and Mrs Harry Pratt are spend.
Ing q few days Id Beliaire. OHIO.
y MT and Mrt. Robert Childress have
returned 70 theirl homo id lakata, Va,
after Q !s!t with relatives;
Miss Edna Wilfoas returned today
from pittsbtrgh whore she had spent
several days. =
3 Miss Edith Dean formerly head Of
tho Domestic Sciencs Department OF
the High School; arrived today from
youngstown. Ohio. where she ID en-.
ployed In O like capacity and will
spend Thanksgiving as tho guest Of
Mrs. w. II. Kelley.
Mrs.Ja H eckmanl and her mother,
Mrs N. 81 Barnes who has been ser.
tously.i III iat her home on Fairmont ave.
nue.. Is considerably improved at this
time. q
Mrs. Susan Cropp; have returned from
aSvisit at Elkins. &! T.
Mrs. Lloyd Sample Is recovering
from an illness with tonsilitio and
Quinsy at het home on Maple avenue.
Miss Ethel Riggs will arrive here
tomorrow from St. Mary's to spend
Thanksgiving with her aunt, Mrs. VIM.
y. Boyers. ~
Messrs. Jack Kennedy OF this city.
and brother Eugene Kennedy, OF
Clarksburg, formerly OF Nc urdyyille.
will leave tonight for Phoenix, Ari-
IONA, where they will spend the win.
ter. Jack Kennel Isl employed at the
Central Garage In this city and Eu.
gene was employed as engineer with
the Traction Company at clarksburg.
Mrs. l.. G.. Boggs went to Pittsburgh
yesterday where she will spend
Thanksgiving with her parents. Mr.,
Boggs will Join here there Thursday.
Victor and William Chancellor, Of
Parkerburg, who are students at the
West Virginia University, will arrive
here Thursday morning to spend
Thanksgiving with. their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Arnett. They will
have as their guest on Thanksgiving
Myron Mohler, Of Parkersburg.s =
= Curtis Page, an aged resident OF
Riyesyille, is critically i'll at his home
with complication OF diseases. Mr..
Page had been in failing health for
some time but was taken much worse
on Friday. His son Harry Page, OF
Clarksburg, has been summoned to
his bedside. Mr.. Page is an uncle
of Mrs. Minnie Martin and Mrs.
Thomas Buckley, ofthis city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
HEALTH HINTS
CRYING,


Aside from the physieai e1erctss.
crying ID the baby's methods esssllina
the mother that ssneshins ID wrong.
Avlseimethsr ,sarns 10 isnsaS,rhss
baby d trying 10 tell her 5, iatsf.
prstins the different itlnds u crying.
a lunty erys somesimas rising 10 q
Shrek generally msaas colo or al.
dominalf pains. The knees are drawn
up TO the abdomen and the lhands arc
tightly gcienched.
"a low whining, or whimperins cry
usually indicates that baby Is hungry.
Il etimes 10 accompanied by suck.
Ing the fingers or lips.
When the baby 10 uncomfortable ne
tries to tell those about him By cry.
ing In o fretfui manner. He may DO
too warm or tired Or lying iin one 20.
sition. I! 3i -
z Avery sick child does not cry hard.
There Isl o low moaning and Ia wall
with sometimes q turning OF the head
from side to side: s, sii'
It Is difficult to cure consumption,
but easy to prevent It.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
sY BETTY BROWN.

Stunning, isn'tit, this trim, practical
skating suit, and you'll probably: see
II often on stheirinks before the winter
is over, for It was one Of the most
popular models shown at the recent
fashion show on ice in New York:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
&c orae i PatuIIaSlnlur,cd

George Patulla, OF Watson, was
painfully injured yesterday by a fall
from the second story Of a fstorehouse
on the Patulla farm while he was as.
sisting to store some old furniture. He
landed upon a hay rake and his left
arm was broken and he sustained a
severe laceration on the left side.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23

~ Y dCK9 EdpUFsINNIIIsuE5 N Y IN
tEI.KINs, w. Va, Nov 23-Para.
lyzed by feas when a freight train
crashed sintola handcary on the Coal e
Coke Railway at Loop, 10 miles south
of Elkins, Gus Plttro, a track la.
borer, unable to move, was instantly
killed. The other three laborers on
the care escaped injury by Jumping!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Sunday. WeddInlaI

Married, at tue nome " Mr.. and
Mrs. ire NYilmotn, on Wiltoru street,
sunday Afternoon at $50 % clock, Miss
Ethel Demoss OF l'hornton, anu mr..
b. n Wilson OF f'ai:mont. Rev ram.
mond OF ,llel farst ward NJ. u. Church,
ofiiciatea, Srne following persons
were present. Mr.. anu Mrs. a. II. Wi.
son, Oh earkersburg,a Miss Lucy Props,
ana MISS Elossie ilson, on Clargs
....s md Mr. Wllmoth ana fanny
Le. served after tho ceremony
NJ. 1s.Slyilson ilett last even.
ing on !. :. 90 for Fairmont, whe.s
they will reside Grafton Sentinel.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23

It's Miss Helen, well known as a
figure skater, who looks out at you
from beneath the rose color Tam.o'
shanter. Her scarf and sweater are
rose color, too, the homespun skirt is
in the popular black and white checks.
The knitted gray wool gloves also are
fine for skating. s =;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
supper d q School l4 on.

A box supper Will be held at the
school house at Barrackyillei this even.
ing. November 20. The proceeds are
for the benefit % the sehool. 3 "A gem
eral good time Is anticipated aud iey.l
cry one is invited 10 attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
.ShieIds. Sattertield.
Hon,So,Ired Nurses.

Miss Emma Vernon head nurse Of
the Fairmont Hospital No. 8, and Mrs.
a. B. d. Finn, a graduate nurse OF
Grant Town, attended a dance last
evening given at Clarksburg in the Elk
Auditorium, honoring the Misses
Mary BIZ Gordon and Nell Manning,
who recently returned from France
where theyEwere engaged in Red Cross
Hospital work. The dance which was q
brilliant affair, was given by the Har-,
rison County Graduate Nurses Asso'
citation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
&c. e. Social.

C. e. Social u.
There will be a Christian }Endeayor
Social at the Grace Lutheran Church
this evening, November 90, Come, ey.-
cryb5dyN ana bring your friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
lNsOCIEI:!:I7Y
'ForneyToothman.

Forney.Toothman. s-st
John Forney and Miss Pearl Tooth.
man, both of Warrington, were uni.
ted in marriage last evening at the
residence of the officiating minister,
Rev. q. E Goodman, pastor Of the
First NJ |. E. Church
Shields. sattertield.
The marriage OF Lawrence Elmer
Shields and Miss Clara Belle Satter.
field took place last evening at the
Baptist parsonage. Rev. W. j.. Eddy,
pastor OF the First Baptist church,
officiating. ~ n NJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
0stRsiic El9Bo IS.

low collars look quite chilly these
days and many women are buying
tho fashionable Ostrich Feather
Boas: These fluffy boas ARE very
becoming against the face, and
there Is every color and combina.
itions here at s1..75 to $40.
-Firs. Floor !.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
For. Mrs. Robertson

Among the late pleasures OF the
week two delightful afternoons with
Mrs. ]. B. Stevenson, of Fifth ave.
nue., who Is entertaining Mrs. 2. F:
Robertson OF Fairmont. Afew friends
we're asked for an interesting game
Of bridge on Thursday. followed BY a
most informal hour on Friday wnen
the friends called to renew the &C:
ouaintances of the pleasing; guest OF
honor and enjoy a prettliy served
ncheon.-Huntington Herald Dis:
patch. /, & Il !. q. q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Football Guests

Miss Matte 4 Hersey and valette
Hensly. OF pnrkersbu:g, will arrive
hcfc tomorrowlt to spend THANKSGIVING
and take IN the w. v. U.:Wesleyan
football game. Miss Hersey will be
tho guest Of Miss n ellie Peppers while
in tho city and Miss Hensky will be
lac s4ese OF MISS Marie noehm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Silk III siiery'
New, ST a pr.

collection Of silk hosiery in plain
colors, black.and:white stripes and
combination color effects that ara
worth half again as much can be
had at 81 a pair. Second Floor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Club Meeting

The Home Economies! Department
offtheS Workman s Club of which Mrs
". d! Straight Is chairman, is meet
ing this afternoon at the club rooms
An interesting programme has been
arranged, which is as follows:5 Bleach
ing and Dyeing Textiles Will be the
subject Of an article by Mrs. Rich
ard Hall! This will be followed py. .
general discussion OF this subject and
q question box. Demonstration OF
Christmas salads by Mrs. a. B. Smith
ana an7exchange of!salad aheclpes. The
hostcsses Will jsbe Mesdames J. L.
Hail and o. Nh. jenkins. n
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
.Wornyesn'ssG Gloves
Soc to .Sl.OO

Kayser's leatherette gloves in white
are washable and look and feel like
kid gloves. These are 500 to s1.0o.
Then you MAJ. select from a largo
assortment of right good kid gloves
in every wanted color at s1.00 q
pair. First Floor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
.CEalrlayvare at
il 0yy Prices

1--WE. have some new Dinner Sets Of 100 pieces
American Porcelain whose decorations are
copies of finer imported pieces elaborate doral
and scroll designs $40. so to $3.50; English sets
up to $24. 90: Breakfast sets Of AZ pieces; do
nestle and imported new decorations. 1915 to
$3.50. u
Easement
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Perfect iHeaIthIIs
EEveryWoman's Birthriqht.

Richmond, va.-sI have gi~en birth
to eight children, and as a sprecant;o,i
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23

Picture a little butterfly dress Of the softest
pink satin with winged skirt and the bodice Of
silkltue. Or tafeta short tunic with side points
falling over a tulle skirt edged with tiny ribbon
bands.
Still another-.A rosebud dress Of the palest
pink accordionple chiffon with a tulle over.
skirt and little knots of rosebuds here and
there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-11-23
Fairly-L ike Dance Frocks Have just Come

soft white fur n se,, M,sa
around the bottom and finishing the top OF the
highwaisted skirt
Altogether they are precisely the kind OF
dainty goodlooking frocks women and young
women will want to wear at the Thanksgiving
Dance.
Prices remarkably little. SIS SIS. to $40.
Second Floor
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-01-23
THE LAST MATCH ...,..: ;, CORD.

and | must relight that lantern within
that time. However. | had the good
sense TO first put a greater interval be-
tween me and the bridge before taking
any other action and ran on a quarter
of a mile. stopping in a cut half a
dozen feet deep. There | was, with
one match In my pocket with which
to saw the lives Of a whole train load
OF people and only about five minutes
In which TO start a flame.
Somehow by this time I had gathered
my faculties completely. | determined
that nothing but a complete driving
from my mind of the situation would
enable me to plan. and with a supreme
effort l mastered my excitement and
became perfectly cool. Should l try to
relight the lantern directly from the
match or try to light a fire? | felt in
my pocket and found n few scraps Of
paper-news clippings-and some let
tiers. There was also n lead pencil.
Taking of my coat. l set 1t up In the
middle of the track In tent-like fashion.
though the wind forced me to hold on
to it to keep IT. from being blown away.
l next crumpled the bits of newspaper
and laid them on the tie. which. though
wet, was not much in contact with the
paper. My next move was to crumple
the letters and lay them on the clip
pings. All this | did. holding the coat
in position. Finally I split M lead
pencil into strips.
| had now taken every possible pre-
caution to secure n blaze and was
ready to strike my match when l heard
the whistle of the approaching train.
Calling up all my resolution to with
stand acting hastily. | took out my
match and scratched it on my sleeve.
At the same moment a fresh gust of
wind came, and l had nc sooner light
ed a corner of n of the bits Of paper
than the match went out.
How / kept the blaze from going out
also by putting one bit of paper on top
of another. finally taking a piece of the
lead pencil and securing such a flame
as | dared put into the lantern is now q
mystery to me. Nevertheless l succeed
ed and. examining. the top down on the
lantern, signaled. without thirty Sec
onds to spare. Then, when l had *
planned matters to the engineer. | dash
ed away to signal the next train due
from the opposite direction.
The bridge went down before morn
ing. but no n was injured by its col
lapse. Indeed. l was benefited, for l
received my biggest promotion.
Since that day l have always carried
n full box of matches. and whenever I
find the stock getting low | replenish
it. A match to me is the most valuable
| thing in the world.