The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-15

job. He obtained one shifting furni- ture in the warehouse of a depart ment store. On the second day there he was offered permanent work at nearly double the salary. Relieved. he thanked his employer, but explained that he was over to see some of the Old World and didn't want to settle down until he had done so. After two weeks of working, and exploring Liver pool, he set off for Scotland.
 At Ormskirk he saw an architec- tural monstrosity--a church with a tower and a spire, built side by side. An architect he chanced to meet told him something of the story of the queer editice. Two maiden sisters, of the name of Orme, desiring to donate funds for superstructure, could not agree on the kind. After long argu- ment, one built tower and the other spire.
 One night, just as twilight was be- ginning to form, he entered Edin. burgh and passed down Princes street. Along one side, wide expanse of well-kept gardens extended to the bold. rocky hill on which stands Edin- burgh's ancient fortress, the castle.
 After paying his weeks rent in ad- vance, he had five shllings left, barely enough to provide food for two days. That meant he should have to use quick action. He began with the de- pertinent stores, but was not so for tunate in finding job this time. For two days he made the rounds, calling everywhere he thought there was a chance Being so tall, he drew the spotlight, and quips from the inquisi- tive Scots.
 Selling Papers in Edinburgh.
 When his resources had dwindled to shilling, he realized something had to be done immediately, but whati Hungry as bear, he pondered on what he could buy that would supply the most nourishment at the least cost Chocolate won! In sweets shop, he bought three penny bars for break fast and, munching away, crossed the North bridge. He came to the fine old building housing the Scotsman and the Evening Dispatch, two of the most important papers in Scotland. Per haps here was chance; at least it was worth making stab at! Inside he inquired how much could be made by selling papers.
 The man in charge was astonished You're foolish," he said; All the corners worth having are held by dealers already"
 "Is the North bridge taken?"
 "No," spoke up some one near him and he learned that it was the windiest place in the city, and that the news dealers considered it the most unde sirable. People had to clutch theil hats and keep out of the way ot whirling dust, and usually lost no time in getting to the other side; and, any way, why should they stop to buy a paper when they could get one al either end? The prospects certainly weren't bright. But undaunted, he took his stand near the center of the windy bridge, pulled down his hat and began calling Dispatch
 Selling papers!" one woman ex cIdl1llSu, ftuu iOI u Wu6SAs SuppOSC We'll, I'll encourage no such foolish ness! It's not even ioday's. is it?"
 "Yes, ma'am, it's today's and the latest, and I'm not selling them for 6 wager"
 Their attention attracted by his un usual height, pedestrians stared a, him, many eyeing him with skepticism l But when they saw he was really iL earnest. the papers quickly disap peared, and he had to restock ire quently. By seven o'clock he found he had made more than five shillings.
 The next day he was one of the star vendors. On the following da, his photograph and a detailed article about him appeared in the press. From then on the papers sold like hot cakes