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 494 FAMOUS LIVING AMERICANS ■ I * '^^ an active part in temperance reform. Always a to1 ', >■ gtainer, he can, however, sympathize with the man w ., ^ fallen through drink. To aid the drunkard to refoi estabhshed, in 1895, "The Men's Friendly Inn," which only a temporary home for those who wish to break i drink habit, hut also for other men who are in need, fine building, whidi accommodates about one hnndre< '*} men. They are furnished with an evening dinner, I< and breakfast, at moderate expense. As far as possih ployment is secured for all who prove worthy. Hnndi men have been helped and restored to their faioilies by of this Inn. Many a man is filled with gratitude thai Wanainaker is not among the number of those who hav "A man shonld be strong enough to let liquor alone"; been courageous enough to stand by his principles and, same time, has shown sympathy in a practical mann those who have felt the curse of the liquor traffic strength of his manhood and tenderness of his symj supplement his prosaic devotion to business detail. Too public-spirited to keep his resources for his own i for his city, or his state, widening the circle to incind the native red men, Mr. Wanamaker lends support i foreign missions. Among his contributions are those Allahabad, India, mission; the Madras Y. M. C. A. bu erected at a cost to him of about sixty thousand doUai Calcutta T. M. C. A. Boys' Hall; the Beyrut, Syria, S the gift of Y. M. C. A. buildings to China, Japan and ] and contributions to the Italian, French, and Hot churches. Mr. "Wanamaker 's life has not lacked an underlyinj dple. The wonderful results that he has been able to about are not accomplished by all men. If a few men great fortunes they are looked upon as possessors of n able talent; but to produce the means for vast entei and at the same time to keep in close touch with the liv souls of men of all conditions and dasaes throughout th other countries is a task for a man of titanic understi and power. The satisfaction that comes to him from s y -n