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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
CARRIERS CONSCIENTIOUS
Fail to Deliver War Stamps
or Certificates.

Columbus. o. (Special) or the
millions of dollars of War SaYiYgi
Stamps and Treasury SAVINGS Cor.
tiiicates which have heen sold in Ohio
more than 30 per cent have been de.
livered by the mail carriers OF the
various counties. The carriers not
only act as statesmen. but they deliver
the securities and collect the money
for same. or more than 500, 900 900
which they have handled In these
transactions Uncle Sam has no report
OF a single theft among Ohio carriers
Many carriers take pride and pleasure
In encouraging people TO buy Stamps
and Certificates. realizing that they
are comforting favor on the indi
vidual and helping the community by
so doing. as well as performing a
duty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
POETS HOBBIES
ARE RELATED

LONDON, Nov. "a (By The Associ-
ated Press) )-Gabriele d'Annunzio's s
seizure of Fiune and issuance of an
utimatum Of defiance to the world
has brought out many stories in Eng
land concerning the alleged eccentric
tiles of the Italian poet-warrior.
Among these are the following pub
lished by John OLondon's Weekly.
"lf the artistic temperament is the
hallmark of the self-conscious show
man, D'Annunzio has it to a supreme
degree. 1t manifests itself in many
ways. He is the possessor, for in
stance, of wardrobe which might
make Brummel envious.
Like the elder Dumas, he is rap
id worker. On one occasion he COM
pleted play containing 5000 verses
in seventeen days. He finds that he
works best at night, and his usual pro.
ceedure is to start after dinner at
about s o'clock, and write on steadily
until 8 the following morning Then,
after light breakfast, he retires to
bed-for the remainder of the day.
"A fondness for strange pets is one
of his characteristics. Some years ago
he tanned a small salamander and kent
it three years. On its death D'Annun-
zio burst into tears. 1t was solemnly
buried under the large mantelpiece of
the poets study. The opening of the
vault is closed by black marble slab,
upon which in Yetters of gold are in
iscribed the words, Beatae salaman-
,drae sacrum.''r so,,- Ise. ,rN
"At one time he kept over 40 horses
In Florence. One of the strangest of
his pets, however, is goldfish, on
which he has bestowed the name of
Lou-Pe,LiSrel. OF this curious in
mate of his household D'Annunzio has
declared that "it posses the two quail
tiles most rare IN life-Ait Is clean and
silent
THE subject of death looms large
in all his writings, and he has already
built tomb for himself among the
Apennines, not far from the source of
the river Pescara, to which so many
references are made in his works.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
oMEETlNG POSTPONED

The meeting of the Shepherds of
Bethlehem has been postponed until
Dec. 10.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
SECOND Performance
OF MINSTREL MAIDS
IS LARGELY ATTENDED

The second performance of the
Merry Maids drew large audience
at the high school auditorium Satur
day evening.
The performance was given with
out a hitch and was greatly enjoy
ed by all.
One of the features was the song by
Miss Hall with chorus. The song was
entitled "Will You Marry Me-. The
ladies taking part in this we're: Mrs
Harry Bum, Mrs. McCreedy, Mrs
Otto Baker, Mrs. Paul Wren, Mrs
Henry Zuland. Mrs. William Klein,
Mrs. Edward Wuchner and Mrs. Har-
ry j. Shipley.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
McNlSH TO SPEAK

Paul McNish. the dairy specialist
at the Brandon and Flat Run Grange
Institutes, is still young man, but
he has big reputation. He is man
you should know. Don't forget the
dates, Brandon December 1-2 and
Flat Run Grange December 3-4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
FORD DEMOLISHED
"a IN A SMASH UP

A Ford machine, driven by Albert
Paulas of the Knox Tire and Rubber
Co, was badly demolished Sunday af
ternoon. when another machine back
ed into ii on the Coshocton road. The
driver of the second car claimed he
did not see the Ford machine, as he
was backing from lane at the time
OF the accident.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25

Accept "Californla Syrup OF Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic for the
little stomach, liver and bowels. Chill
dren love its delicious, fruity taste.
Fun directions for child's dose on
each bottle, Give 1t without fear.
Mother! You must say California"
--Advt.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
NO LUNCHEON TO
OCCUR THIS WEEK

There will be no luncheon at the
Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday,
II was announced this morning. On
account of the fact that the holiday,
Thanksgiving. comes so close to the
luncheon day, it was decided not to
hold the luncheon this week.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
W. s. S. ON SALE
AGAIN NEXT YEAR
Popularity Of These Peerless
Securities Steadily
Increasing,
PROMOTE HABIT CT THRIFT

the issue OF war Savings Stamps
and Treasury Savings Certificatec to
Make Permanent War Taught Habit
Of Thrift.
Columbus, Especial )-War Saw.
ings Stamps and Treasury Savings
Certificates will be issued again next
year in practically the same form al
though the face of the War Stamp
will be changed in the 1920 issue, ac-
cording to announcement OF the War
Savings Division OF the Treasury De-
partment The popularity OF these
small government securities and the
desire of treasury officials to help
make permanent the war taught habit
of thrift brought about this decision
to continue their sale. Nearly one and
one-lalf billion dollars worth of War
Stamps have been sold in the past
twenty-one months in the nation.
.5 Glass Praises w. S. s.
{ Secretary Glass, who is about to re.
tire from the cabinet, In recent
statement. characterized War Savings
stamps and Treasury Savings Certiii.
Gates as the marvel OF modern finance,
declaring these securities to be the
most convenient and the safest ever
issued by the nation. The, fixed value
OF War Stamps and Certificates, not
subject to fuctuation in the market
paying 427 per cent interest, tax ex.
empt. and redeemable in 10 days for
cash, plus interest. make them the
most attractive investment of modern
times.
Sales Show Increase.
Sales of these securities throughout
the nation have been steadily increas-
ing since last June, which Is shown
In the report OF the Treasury Depart
ment. as well as in the sales bulletin
OF the Ohio War Savings Committee.
ohio continues to hold first place
among all the states. with aggregate
purchases since the inception Of the
campaign of more than sl30,000, 900.
The cooperation of postofflce officials
and employees and school authorities
and Students is largely responsible for
the splendid record in the Buckeye
state.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
FRONTIERS OPEN

ROME, Nov. A24- The Fontebba
frontier between Italy and Switzer.
land, which have been closed since
the beginning of the war, has been
reopened to commerce.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
HOSPITAL NEWS

Mrs. Warner, manager of the COM
mons, Kenyon college, Gambler enter
ed Mt Carmel hospital, Columbus
Sunday for an operation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL
RESULTS

IN OHIO
Illinois 0. Ohio State Z.
Reserve 20, Hiram O.
Case 6, Akron 6.
Heidelberg IA, Ohio Northern 6.
Marietta So, Otterbein 0.
West High IS, Sandusky 13.
Denison 32, Ohio U. 16.
IN THE WEST
Wisconsin 10, Chicago 8.
Notre Dame 33, Purdue 13.
Minnesota "a, Michigan Z.
Iowa 10, Ames O.
IN THE EAST
Rutgers 2S, Northwestern 0.
Harvard 10, Yale 3.
Georgetown 81, Washington and
Ii 8.
w. and ], 33, w. Va. Wesleyan 0.
Pittsburgh II, Carnegie 7.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25

TOLEDO-Toledo has standardized
its buss fare since the street cars
have been taken off
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Anderson of
Worthington, O.. entered the M. and
S. sanitarium Sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
REGISTRATION NOTICE !,

r 5fS
In accordance with Resolsi
lions OF the Board of Commits
sloners of the City of Pensacola.
the City Registration Books win
open Monday. April 2sth, 1919.
at my office. Room lO2. Civ
man, and remain open for ten
consecutive days, from April %.
10 May 8, both inclusive, from 8
2. m. to ] p. M. and 5 to s .. M.
for Registration and transfer 81
electors for the General CITY
Election, to be held on Monday.
June End, 1919. q
ugl
JOHN A. KIRKPATRICK.
City Registration Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE

having cIcce Cafeteria at the NAVY y.rs
Service C sSsuApr April i. all bills aEainat ~
later than June l. presented not
MRS. CLARA B. TAYLOR.
Trea ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
MORTGAGE LOANS

PERSONAL
ANYONE wishing the service
of Kate Davis, nurse or mid
wife. formerly at 123 West
Romano street, can find her any
time at All w. Gadsden. Phone
1864. 6636
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
ARTEsiAN WELLS

ARrESIAN wELLS-Win put ia wells
TO 30 inches diameter. any depth and
guarantees warer Write for fun informA-
tioE.. GRAY Arresian Well Co.. p. o. Bog
lott or Phone -. III
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
WANTED

TO TRADE large room house on East
Hill for cottage. Address "B" care
Journal R073
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

po SEIZED ED PROPOSALS. indorssd PRO.
f Maval Air station; Pen.acoia. Fla. spee.
nssicn n no. Ss46." will be received at ina
v,ace OF the Bureau e Yards and Dock.
until until II D e!c'atn w.:hinEton: 3.
snen and there publicly opened for " an
c ca.ension OF the existing underground
CONDUIT system ut the Naval Ar Stsfirr
ni n ccn:- ccmprising fiber duets emSodiea
msnhole covers cable racks. cables. ana
Al otner appliances and appurtenanccs
necessary for . complote eystem: ala,
s snsgs ,, ts1.n n house. havins wallis
steel on wood framing. concrete moor.
painting. hardwarss Distribution boards
Drarins, and Specification No. ss4s
Bureau or to the Coman0ant 81 the
Naval Air Station. Pensacola, Fla. A de-
posit Of ten dollars ($l0oo) in the form
OF check or r Q. money order payable
Docks will BE- required - security Tor tho
safe return OF the plano ana specifications
tract.
G. W. PARKS. chisf o. Bureau.
April ~. 1919.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

WANTED Sewfng Machines and
STRING INSTRUMENTS % repair
VIII put them In good condition and
guarantee the work: thirty years expor-
ience. Phone 791. win cali. 20 =. Gar.
Den 81. J. II. Blake~ley. 71No
WANTED-Up to date rubber tired bug
gy and harness. VIII pay cash for
same. Address D. H., care Journal. 1887
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
WANTED TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY-Automo-
biles. Will buy your car if your
price is right. N. c. Mcmillan
120 w. Intendencia Phone 613.
STAG
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

,.r"eace !: hcrsny sven to orsdstorx
t. atx,ns ctaims Or demands aealnst - ~
the the s 11 :. : , Kobsl. dscsassd. g present.
notice. April 18th. 1915. sasS
A. C. KOBEIA .AAu.anasfpaY.y
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
DANCING

DANCING TAUGHT. aG 80 YVES: 0rag-
CRY street For information. phone IN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
WANTED-Your furniture and
household goods to pack and
crate at reasonable price. Hail.
mark Transfer Co. Phone 618.

WANTED-To denver messa yes or mack
ICES Tor you. Special messenger service
Phone number 50. Brent b.dS Message
promptly. 7e1e.
job trinting and orders
1or engraving OF all kinds. calling cards
Wecoing invitations, etc. MAYES PRINT
ING CO.. ~ West Government SO
WANTED-To exchange 20 acres on Pal
afox Road near Cottage Hill. for good
touring car May give difference. Apply
M L H., care Journal. S944
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

FOR SALE car loads of gov
ernmcnt horses and mules !:
rfine stock for work or saddle !:
to be sold cheap. Come quick
and select your pick. Mcmillan
pStables. 120 West Intendencia.
1w-pd
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

voice !. hereby given % creditor-'
b tsSdirsse distributees. ana an psrson:
estaHns csaims or demands against the
ta yrne. deceassd. to present the sams 70
ne me undersigned. within two (S1 ye.rs
mi. 1 InS t n publication Of this notice.
~ HYRNE Administrator =
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Ohm A. KIRKPATRICK.
City Registration Officer
S.,,., nSr Casino PvsvJlooos 80 r,e.-.
P PARK. and cenesssieHs q NY Visss

Sealed bids for che ,,r,v,,.
SnE a a9S operating . casine 6uil6ine sS6
as ppnvsd. PRIVILEGES at Bay view PsriF.
Aprfi ara eI lazy ~ the ordinance passed
Penso OF commissioners Of the CIV IL
5th day a. M Hntil two o'clock ,: m. on tSS
1lds win be publicly -opanad ana Ia ~ ~
H fHe meeting OF said Board In the CIV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

FOR SALE-One six station Newman
Watcliman's Clock. Diffenderfer Jewelry
store. 500
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Hurnished room with kit.
chenette. with the use of bath, phone
and other conveLiences. On car line. SOS
No. Alcxnix. S71t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

FOR SALF.--Fortl Touring Car, 1915
model. just oyerhauled. Bargain Ia taken
pt once. Apply 522 N. reviller. phone
1885, $3.50
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

FOR SALE-Two Jersey cow. vrith heie-
e- calves. Also two horses and one
fwo-hcr-e wagon. C. c. Wchmeier West
i1ensacola 1854
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FOR SALT-Bost So feet long, ie Zee.
beam. nice model In good condition.
VIII sell with sail and Is horsepower
engine or tho ruit alone Can be seen
1T Eleven Mile Creek at the bridge. Ap-
Fly to Ole Aundsen. Pensacola. Fla. S7ys:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

l.pp SALF-B'iff WyarScttes pen ~ II ::
Bisck Orpinrtons, pen nf 5 Florida Rea,,-
ties. pen cf 5: nothf~~ finer, your chance.
going north j. O. Rhodes, Cotton Coz
rress- Phone 42S. 1855
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

FOR RENT-One large room suitable for
two gentlemen: also one small room
suitable for one gentleman. Both these
rooms In Bachelor Apartment. Apply 209
w. DeSoto or phone 1855.
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HELP-MALE

W.ANTED-Reliable man for office worl
Must he a permanent resident. familia
with names Of streets and residents. Onl,
high class man considered. Box 1897.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-04-29

OR RENT-Large airy room with modern
conventences on North Hill rs ~.
Ga0sden. phone 1907. SIN
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

:: 7 5: <: ::':;';':'' BE ;:s; E: 2:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
WATCH REPAIRING

WATCH YOUR wATCHi When ia stops bring 1t to us. We guaxnnted satisfaction. Henry c. Reid & Son Room 210, Conn. Nat Bank Bldk- 1024 Main St. IIS0AiIS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

FARMS FOR sALB-11s Acres of good land, grow anything. ss60. $500 cash payment. 35 acres, good 2 room houss and other out build-
 SoS paynSI. ena
 $500 payment; 200 acres good set buildings, $5,000. Casey, 397 Conn Nat. Bank Bldg Tel. Noble 297.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

FOR SALE IN sTRATFORD. two- family house. 2 rooms. gas and city water; minutes from trolley car;
 $65o cash F. Vargo. Box 2eo. South Ave. Avenue D. P16clle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
LOTS TOR SALE
MILLINERY.

GET YOUR right smart hat-Japan- csc ornaments and other important novelties at Ktta Murphys, East Main between Arctic and Mapfs StS- Ezzdxs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

2EBLOCkING-AH summer hats renovated and finished in first class style and manner Both ladies and gentlemen's hats receive expert Stowe S1e S+ata St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
FEED STORE

JOSEPH BREINER, feed, grain, hay, garden seeds. flour, fertilizer, etc, 2336 Fairfield Ave, Cor. Waldorf Ave. Noble 434. R22au*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
FARMS FOX SALE

EAST EATON ST.-1 family house, 8 room, all improvements: Hancock Ave, family, 2S rooms, all im- provements; Norman St, 2 family house. 10 rooms, all improveme ents; Lindley St. 2 family, II rooms. all Improvements s. Loewith & CO, Open Monday and Saturday even- inga '19BI3aV*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
Words 15c Times Classified Ads Phone
FURNITURE

EMPIRE FURNITURE CO.,, complete
 home furnishers; easy terms; cash
 .or credit. 6S1 East Main St., Cor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
ACCOUNTING-AUDTTING
Accounting Auditing

CERTIFIED Balance Sheets. Front and Loss Statements. Monthly Aud, itn Special attention given to small opncerns. Anthony B. Manning & . Co.. Inc. 1115 Main St. (Security Ruildinr1 Phone Barnum 61OO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

y1gxoR qAHJyA1D115E. aorsge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

'|'';| ! E E E
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

J. 4. WEIMANN. contractor and builder; carpentry, masonry, ce- ment work and 5obbing: efficient work guaranteed. Phone 1642-5. 21l r>af-view Ave. p2bs+
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

GET YOUR FIRE insurance of Geo.
 T. Hathaway, 104 Meigs' Bldg. He
 writes insurance in the best com panieA. Rarnum B. O1zelis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
IN SURANCE.

DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALL fire can do to your property. Insurance cost ing 1-2c a day protects you. All the
 particulars at D. B. Boothe 6 Co.,,
 Conn. Bank Bldg. S16st
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
WANTED TO BUY

prices paid for mems second hand clothes. Koenig. 957 State St. Sarnum 6328. We buy and sell. R22aIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

711eruN gERvIcE GARAGE Gen.
 VI Wn7 fornarD on a11 makes of cara. @1oguGo. ocoo1DDr1sa. gpr1ngs repetr- '-. S& o<n- Our osrv1ce means eerv1ce. M {0&o X1knom Ay. Tol. NoelA 1oSes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28

-1.cEs FOR SAl<iL--5 family 1ciiss-, income $9e7~ year; price ee.oea
 S2,000 cash. Inquire 1o6 Aetga Bldg. Barnum 62kA P16alIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-28
CONCRETE BLOCKS

CONCRETE BLOCKS. cast stone, tile for entire houses, chimney blocks Duplex Stone Co.,, East Main, Strat- ford. Phone s9-4 Stratford.
 D19a&sD
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14

What more natural than that the
likeness of the two infants-Tom's
own father could not tell him from
the slave e-baby-should suggest to
q mothers heart an interchange of
the children by which the slave
should become the master and the
master the slave, especially when
that heart was constantly oppressed
by the fear that when her babe
grew to manhood he might be sold
down the river" that ever-present
tormenting dread OF the slave of
the upper waters? What more nat i
ural. that there being no chance Of
detection. Roxana for love of her
son should yield to that temptation
and forthwith turn Chambers into
Tom and Tom into Chambers by a
simple interchange Of garments.
these being the only outward and
visible signs by which the boys
were differentiated anyhow? 1t was
in this manner that it came to be
the proud offspring of the house of
Driscoll grew into the Slave-boy
Chambers. abused and neglected
and that the seemingly white child
OF a negro-slave and an unknown
father became the scion Of a family
of unblemished lineage
But a mere change OF clothes and
condition does not penetrate far be-
low the surface. silken gown
cannot alter the currents Of a shod-
dy soul. and while externally the
spurious heir was all F. b. V, in
ternally he was negro. After a few
years. never having discovered the
deception practised upon him by
Roxana, Percy Driscoll died. penni-
less. but his brother the judge, his
prayer for children OF his own de-
MED, adopted the supposititious
Tom. and made the boy his heir. He
sent him to college. He gave him
every advantage that an affection
ate father could have given a boy
of his own. but the raw material
and the soul unfruitful. The boy
acquired a taste for dissipation for
which the simple life OF Dawson's
Landing offered no Arrangements.
He plunged into the gay whirI of
ST Louis. garnerfng nothing but
disgraceful gambling debts. Worst
of all he was at heart a snob. abused
the real heir rs.w become his slave.
and acquired profound detestation
for his ancient nurse Roxana, of
whose real relation to him he was
unaware. until goaded to intense
resentment by his contemptuous and
brutal treatment. she acquainted
him with the terrible facts of his
birth and ancestry. and demanded
that he treat her as a mother on
penalty of exposure.
The revelation prostrated the i'm
poster for brief period. but failed
to spur him on to better behavior.
He went from bad to worse, stoop-
ing even to house-breaking in or
der to obtain funds to pay his
gambling debts. In his mothers
power. and she not at all disinclined
to blackmail. he was driven to all
sorts of eNpedients to satisfy, his
own and her demands. But through
it all he managed to maintain an
outward appearance OF superiority
that enabled him to dazzle his in
feriors and deceive his equals. The
judges love for the boy blinded him
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
TEN-MINUTE NOVELS
T0DAY-"Pudd'nhead Wilson," By Marx Twain.
TOMORROW Treasure Iasd" BY Robert Lsus Stevenson
TWAIN

Il am sorry to know you are
smoking so much. Mr.. C1emens,", re.
marked a lady in Mark Twain's
time within the week / have seen
you with a box of cigars urtier your
arm" Don't be disturbed, dear
madam" replied Mark, in a confi-
dental tone. TN just moving
with characteristic humor Samuel
Langhorne Clemens indicated the
vicissitudesN of his early days. He
was born in Florida, Mo-. Nov. 80.
all the fopsnal education he got. He
became an expert compositor, where
in he resembled William Dean How
els. with whom he later became
linked in a lifelong friendship Of
deep attachment. / In 1851 he be-
came Mississippi pilot. where he
picked up his pen-name from the
soundings of the river. He started
in to fight for the Confederacy,
later drifted t2 reporting. turned to
Caiaveras County famous by the
well known Jumping Frog, moved
on to the Sandwich Islands, and
then made the trip to Europe which
resulted in "Innocents Abroad"
l. Langdon. and made Hartford his
h9me i,9 for maily years afterwards;
Warner). Tom Sawyer" "A Tramp
Aboard" The Prince and the Pau
per-" "Huckleberry Finn" ..The
Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson"
were some of the various books
which kept Americans and Euro