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Show "Last summer a man in my employ exhibited an act of presence of mind and self control that might well be compared to the deeds of daring on the field of battle," remarked John L. Nevins, a New York contractor. ' 'Two workmen were engaged in repairing the lightning rod of the steeple of a church. To accomplish ac-complish this somewhat difficult and dangerous task it had become necessary for one of the workmen to stand on the shoulders of his companion. While in this position a sudden gust of wind caused him to spill a quantity of molten lead, which fell on the hand and arm of his friend. Notwithstanding the sudden sud-den and intense pain, the brave man never flinched and had the courage to remain motionless while the lead burned burn-ed its way into his flesh. He knew that a movement of his was liable to precipitate precipi-tate his companion from the dizzy height into the street below, and he endured en-dured the pain rather than risk the life of his fellow worker. "St. Louis Globe-Democrao. |