Show CARRY A BIG DIG STICK Cane Cane- Preferred to Revolver by Detectives President Roosevelt's Roosevelt's epigram epigram- Speak softly and carry a Ct big stick has been quoted all over the tho world said an expert fencing master who has bas taught sword practice in ina a a dozen o of the worlds world's capitals And It Is good advice literally as aswell well as figu figu- r Do not provoke quarrels quarrels- r avoid them i if you can But be prepared prepared prepared pre pre- pared for a R tight corner Many Many- night policemen and detectives carry stout canes In preference to revolvers The stick is always ready in hi all wea wea- The revolver re must b be carried carried carried car car- ried In the pocket and only an expert tan can an flash it on the instant When you are In a situation where your stick is needed do not figure on using It as asa asa a club An agile man can dod dodge the sweep o of a n stick and knife you before you recover your guard Carry the r stick with the tip somewhat in advance advance ad ad- r vance ance grasping It firmly six sit Inches or more below the knob or handle f If It you are confronted by an adversary adversary adversary adver adver- sary give ve him a sudden hard bard thrust with the small end Th The stomach isa Isa isa Is is- r a most vulnerable ble point and If it you catch him fairly the chances are arc ten to one that he will double up like a w. w Jack Before he recovers you yon youcan can enn withdraw the stick and hand him one on the head or the back of ot the neck that will put him out of or business for tor some soave time to come |