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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

avenues of escape were closed by the flames,
and chung to the paddles until rescued in an
exhausted condition, and the latter losing his
life after giving his life preserver, which he
got from his room on the upper deck at the
last moment to the only lady passenger, who
by its aid was saved. The origin of the fire
Is matter of uncertainty. Supposed to have
in some way taken in the kitchen when the
cook went to kindle fire for breakfast. One
account states by poker heated by rolling
down the fires and being hung against pine
partition, but nothing reliable is known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
Man Killed on the Railroad.

Lewiston, 90. Samuel 0. Gray, brake.
man on the Watcrville and Portland local
freight train, was thrown from train at
a. M. to-day and instantly killed. The train
was passing under bridge near the Lewis
ton station, and Gray was struck by the
bridge. Six cars passed over him. his body
was badly crushed and neck broken. An in
accordance with the facts. The body of the
deceased was taken to Portland in the after
noon.
The deceased leaves widow and two
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Particulars of the Disaster 10 the Steam.
cr CITY of New LOndOn.

Norwich. Conn, -. The less of life by
disaster to the City of New London is greater
than anticipated. The passengers wese only
seven in number, hut of these VIM. L. Nor
ton of the firm of Norton Bros. G. b. Roy
ers of the firm of C.. b. Rogers 4 Co.. and
III. X. AldliCh. all of this city, were lost.
OF the officers and deck hands known to ne
lost are VIM. =. Ely of Hamburg. Ct, Sec
ond mate: NJ. W. Baker of Norwich encin-
err; Henry Dugan of New London. steward :;
Webster Cooper of New York. second cook ::
Frank Flowers, (residenrc unknown), wait
err; Warren Mitchell, oiler; @. b. Driscol,
sullivan Pat. Mahoncy and 1'hos. Robcct,
deck hands. The New london carried n
heavy freight OF miscellaneous character,
principally cotton rags, groceries, leather,
hides, &c. which, together with the boat are
Il total loss. On account of the absence of
the manager of the line from the city, it is
impossible to ascertain the insurance, it is
understood to be 100000 on the boat. The
fire extinguishins apparatus and life saving
appliances were perfect but the rapid spread
of flames cut of approach to the boat and sa-
loon, whore the life preseryers We're, and the
passengers and crew had to save themselves
by grasping such floating matter os fell over
board from the burning boat. 4 large force
of men and lo0t, have been at the scene of
the disaster all day. and yislant search for
the bodies Of The missing passengers and
crew, has been investigated, but has resulted
in finding only the bodies of TWO men, deck
hands, which were brought to this city and
taken possession of by the coroner, who en-
panelied a jury, which after viewing the
bodies adjourned till tomorrow. The officers
of the boat. particularly the captain and en-
gineer received great praise for their cool
ness and bravery in so trying a position. The
former escaping by lowering himself from the
paddle box, by heavng line when all the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
New York Stock Market.
New YORK \oyemher D.

New YORK, NONcmber, =.
Mariposa , do pid, IL Canton Co. 81 Cum.
berland Co. 30 Western Union Eel. Co., 6sS.
Quicksilver Mining Co., "A ; Pacific Mail, iGs4 ;
Boston Water Power, 10 Adams EX. Co.. 81
Wells. Fargo 4 Co., b American MERCHANTS Ia
- L. 5. EN-. Co., 5siA \. Y. Central Il Hudson
River wa do. scrip. s7ta Erie 3os. do. pid. Is
Harlem FL ; do. pid FL /; Reading. Il3as Mich.
Central, ll6 Lake shore and Michigan southern
S7's Illinois Central las Cleveland X Pit burg,
III Chicago y North Western. doa. ldo. ptd a.,a
do. pld., 172. Toledo, Wabash x Western, {,
do. pll s0ta Pittsburg 4 Fort Wayne 81 Tene
Haute, Is do. pid 20; Alton, llG4 do, pfd l20
Ohio \ Miss, 42is Boston, Hartford II Enc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Railroad Accidents.

Cincinnati, % passenger train on the
indianapolis junction Railroad was thrown
from the track by abroken rail, near Browns
Vile, Indiana; no lives were lost.
The baggage car on the Little Miami Il. r.
which left New York on Monday evening,
was burned last night near Columbus, tho
contents, including the mails, was entirely
consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
DieD.

In this city, 2lst inst, suddenly, slr, Rebecca
Miller, aged 81 years, months.
In Fairfield, 3oth ult, Timothy G. Davis aged Is
years.
In Hammonon, y. j., Tabitha, widow of the late
&, W Pressey, ESD, of Waterviile, aged II years
In Scarboro', 18th inst, Mehltable, wife of the
late Abram Berry, aged IS years, 5months, 20 days
In Parsonileld, 3lst nlt., Sarah D. daughter OF
Capt. Nathaniel Miliiken, aged ii years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

1t will be seen that the ''dog case, which
has been running on at the court house from
Friday noon till Wednesday morning, has
terminated at last by a verdict against the
dogs 1t seemed from the testimony of the
first witness called by the ptf. that the dcft.
took 1.-THE wounded sheep home, kept them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
New York Produce Market.
New YORK, November. ..

We" IOHh. 4NUNtIIIUVT, =.
COTTON-sales 2935 bales mid uplands lSs,
FLOUR-sel0; state 5S1s 40; round hoop ONO
UDa120 western > S0G7 40; southern 67Oaa -.
WHEAT 10000 bu; No. spring 1909 80 new
60 do winter red ami amber western 100 clGi.
CORN-9S000 {; new mixed western - a1gI5;
90
OATS-sales $1,000 western 52a e53t4
PORN . new mess, gl2yj. old IL 90
00GO prime,
LARD 99A steam: Kettle, l0ts.
BUTrER-W est'n, Il a23; state, l5s33
WHlSkEY Western nee, -
RICE-Carona, St4 ask.
SUGAR Porto Rico, q Muscovado, . al0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Mrs. Rebecca Miller of this city, whose
death we chronicle in its appropriate place,
died very suddenly on Tuesday evening. She
was sitting on lounge, few minutes after
taking tea, and passed away with scarcely a
warning. She had previously enjoyed uni
form good health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Wanted q Horses to Board.

TIIE subscriber wishes to correspond with parties
i having horses which they wish to have board
ed during the coming winter, at fair rates. have
had experience with all classes of horses, and have
a convenient and comfortable stable, and am Ger.
tain that any party entrusting the care of their
horses with me will be pleased with the result.
&c. MACE.
REFERENCE-John Lambert rep. elect; l.. ..
Bean, Atty.
Readfeld, Maine, Nov, IL, ISL. t2y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

The pig that one of our up town merchants
lost from his barn on the night after its
slaughter, was returned to him yesterday in
the half barrel, nicely salted and in state
of preservation for the winter. He has not
yet obtained any clue to the kind hearted
thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

We hear report, although we do not get
the facts from the officers of the institution,
that Aaron Houghton of Oxford, patient in
the Insane Hospital in this city, was assaied
on Sunday last by another patient with a
mallet, and received a blow which resulted
in his death on Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Cincinnati Produce Market

81. CINcIsSArI, November 90.
MESS PORK-i3 80
LARD "a
BULK MEATS-sides Sax
BACON-shoulier, 81 ciearriIG.'. sides a.
WHISkEY-Sg,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

The Portland Daily Press makes its APP
pearance in new and handsome suit of type,
which greatly improves its looks. The Press
Is enterprising and we are glad to see this
evidence of its prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Hall has some nice Livermore cheese at
his grocery in Granite Hall block, and all the
"hxins" for fat Thanksgiving pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Friend Chandler, proprietor of the Market
square grocery store, makes it special point
to keep on hand fresh supplies of choicest
goods in his line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

In municipal court yesterday Michael Nc
Dermott was up for drunkenness in the streets
on Tuesday, and found quarters with Thomp-
son for tbs night. In the morning he plead
guilty to the charge, and being out of funds
was committed for thirty days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

| II
shall prove an effective warning to the owners
ofthose unmtigated nuisances-yaH dawgs.
| Wesley Eugene Shader, who had been can
! vassing New York city and vicinity for the
| Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of
| Augusta in February last received his death
| by shooting at the hands of Henry Ward,
| under the following circumstances Henry
Ward lived in Towanda, Bradford county,
Pa, was 80 years of age, and well educated
Mr. Shadcr, at the time of his death, was
| about 49, His personal appearance is said to
have been attractive, his manners were
gentle and winning, and his life blameless.
On the 22d Of February last he visited To-
wanda on business, and having long known
and liked Henry Ward, went to his house to
call, sending up his card by a colored boy.
Ward received him very Hospitality, and they
spent the day together. There was no one
in the house but Ward, Shader, and the SER
wants. During the course of the visit some
champagne was opened, which not proving
as good as was expected, Rhine wine and
Irish whiskey were drank. About o'clock
they sat down to dinner together, intending,
after the repast was finished, to take a ride in
the nei9hborhood. Nothing but pleasant and
friendly conversation was noticed in the din
ing-room until the report of pistol was
heard, followed by groan. These fright
ened the servants, who all left the house,
either for fear of being shot themselves or
from unwillngness to be summoned as wit.
nesses should any trial result from the diff
Guilty. Neighbours however, soon assembled,
and it was discovered that the guest, w. Z.
Shader, had been shot. At the request of the
wounded man kilograms were sent to the in
surance company of which he was the agent,
and to his relatives and friends. several of
whom came to attend him, amongst them his
father and mother, and the young lady to
whom he was engaged. For while his
symptoms were favorable, but modification
soon set in, and on the eighth day after the
occurrence, or the I'd of March, he died. On
the inquest the jury found that he had come
20 his death by the wilful and malicious act of
his host, Henry Ward. At the May term of
the court Ward found sureties in the sum of
$4,000 for his appearance at the trial which
is now being held. The case is full of mys-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

The resignation of Edwin Noyes, Esq, as
Superintendent of the Maine Central, an
nounced in yesterdays paper, will no doubt
be followed by the deserved promotion of
l.. l.. Lincoln, Esq, to that position, That he
would fill it acceptably the trials and expert
enccs of the past year abundantly testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

We would remind housekeepers that they
sweet herbs &C., that are pure and good for
Thanksgiving cooking, at Partridge's Drug
Store under Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
MarrieD.

In Biddeiord, lth inst, Chas. A. Calkips to Mrs.
Mary Il. Martin, both of EXter, \. IL.
In West icld, Sth inst samuel Ed Serly to
Miss Jennie f.. Libby, both of Buxton.
In Westport, 18th inst, Rufus Il. Wright. Esq, OF
Wcstpou to Miss Esther A. Mcfadden, of George
town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Fire.

Philadelphia, %. A portion OF the lumber
yard of j. IL. Hagerty, Main street, Phillips
burg, n. j., was burned this afternoon with
three buildings and their contents loss
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

We hear that the little son of Thomas
Rines of this city, had one of his legs broken
on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Our thanks are due to the managers of the
proposed Thanksgiving ball, for kind remem-
brances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
local and State Mems.

DR.. Lapham. administered blue pill to his
slandercr in the newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Messrs. Wills & Stanley make special
point this morning of advertising their large
stock of cheese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
Billiards,

New Orleans, -. Cyrille Dion beat Miller
in - innings at French billiards, 800 to 2l5.
DiUn's greatest run was l05
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
PROBABILITIES.

The barometer will probably rise on
Thursday on lakes and in New England with
cold westerly winds and cloudy weather, and
fall in the Southern and Gulf States, with
southwesterly winds a rising temperature.
Cloudy weather is prevailing in Rocky Noun
tains and will probably extend with falling
barometer and rising temperature in the Mis-
sissippi valley. Dangerous winds are not
anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

\ large stock of feather busters just re-
ceived at Kinsmans. Nov232t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

4 large stock of Sperm oil at old prices a,
kinsman'S. Noy232t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

The post Office in this city has been for
some time an international money order Office
where orders can be procured as provided for
in the postal convention with Great Britain.
The rates and methods eff conversion are as
follows ON orders not exceeding Sl0-25
cents; over $40 and not exceeding 5000
cents; over $50 and not exceeding $30-75
cents; over $50 and not exceeding $40
Sl.00; over $40 and not exceeding 500
SIPS. No order exceeding the last named
sum will be issued, and United States Treas
ury notes, or national Bank notes only are
received or paid here, but the value of the
L. S. currency in gold is paid in the British
offices on orders sent from this country, and
the value of gold is paid in currency, on or
ders sent to the United States. For in
stance A person. brings $50 in greonbacks
to this Office to purchase an order payable in
London. when gold is LIP in currency to
purchase Sl.00 in gold, $50 in currency will
buy an order payable in gold i-r SilCi or
as follows
Currency. Gold. Currcncy. old,
$l.l2; 800 5000 SAbi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

For coughs and colds use Adamson's 30.
tanic Cough Balsam. Sold by kinsman.
Nov232t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Mr.. William Reynolds, of Sidney, young
man about eighteen years of age, who has
been at work for about tw months in Wyman's
factory in this city, met with a sad accident
yesterday forenoon, while engaged at his
usual occupation at the mill. He was at work
at the circular saw used for trimming blinds,
and had just brought along bundle Of blinds
to be trimmed. He had laid his bundle
on the bench, and in stepping aside to allow
fellow workman to deposit his bundle in the
same place, accidentally stepped his right foot
through small scuttlc about foot square,
which is used for carrying off the waste saw
dust and shavings to the basement. In try
ing to recover his position he struck his right
hand directly on the saw, which was in Elo-
ton, nearly scvering his hand from the wrist
and splitting it from his little finger to the
wrist. DIR. II. IL. Hill dressed the wound and
is confident that he can save the hand al
though it will be in greatly damaged con-
dition. His employer and workmen speak of
Reynolds as being very fine young man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

Two large boilers have been received by
the Messrs. Sprague, and are being set in a
temporary house, for the warming of the new
factory. In the spring permanent house
will be constructed for them. Workmen are
now engaged in piping the new factory for
the steam heating apparatus. and new ma
chnery is being put in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

till they recovered and then returned them to
their owner. To the common apprehension
this would look like pretty conclusive ad-
mission on the part of the def. that it was his
dogs that did the mischief. Ever after that
the defence was uphill work and was unavail-
ing. Neighborhood quarrels and such ex-
pensive lawsuits about trivial matters are
much to be deprecated, but the trial will be
worth to the community all it has cost, if it
shall prove an effective warning to the owners
ofthose unmitigated nuisances-y aller damgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

The house at the corner OF Lincoln and
Middle streets in Hallowel, owned by Mr..
q, A. Means, was sold by auction yesterday
&. w. Jones, auctioneer. Messrs. ID. =.
Livermore bid Sl,100; \. II. Davis Sl,sOO
q. n. Woodsum S sos, and got it. The sale
of the furniture was postponed until Satur-
day of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23

No decision has yet been reached by the
Governor and Council on the Aroostook case
The Hancock case was argued Yesterday, hut
the verdict has not been rendered The votes
for county officers are being counted. We
learn that the official figures will show no
choice in case of one of the Senators in Wal
do county. Votes necessary to choice 5, llG.
William Ii. Mcclellan has 3,l03 Nehemiah
Smart, 5000. Messrs. Mcclellan and Smart
are therefore the constitutional candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-23
The Weather.

WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. ,
WASHINGTON, Nov. Pr =. M.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19
eAYETtEvnIs, TENNESSEE /.
Thursday neraing October 10. 1871.
The Burning of Chicago.

The extent of the calamity
which has befallen Chicago is
shown by later news to be much
greater than it appeared to be
from the imperfect accounts
which we first received. Near
~ five square miles of ground
have been burned over, $780,
100000 of property destroyed,
and nearly five hundred lives
lost. A terrible feature Of the
fire is the part taken in spread
ing it's ravages by incendiaries.
A number Of these miscreants,
the telegraph informs us, have
been caught and summarily put
to death, and it is horrible to
think that perhaps the confa-
grafton owes its immense pro-
portions to their efforts, and the
efforts of others Of the same in
Sernal trade.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19

~ Shackleford & Smith an
nounce the reception of their
spring goods consisting-of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods Of every de-
scription, Boots and Shoes, both
Shop and Eastern work, in variety
TO suit the taste of all. Their
stock of Readymade Clothing is
also complete. In connection with
the above named goods. they keep
a large assortment of Hardware,
Queensware and Cutlery. AS Il e
cash system is their only rule of
doing business, they feel assured
that they can give satisfaction 10
all who will examine their stock.
SHACKLEFoRD & SMITH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19
True as Preaching.

That shrewed trading men may
be seen any day at the green brick
front investing their money in
boots, shoes, hats and piece goods,
whilst their equally "wide awake"
wives and daughters, are lay
ing in n supply of calicoea, do
mestic, dress goods, notions, &c.
Remember we pay the highest
market price for dried fruit, and
take more barter than all the
town. MURRAY & MORGAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19
Legislative.

In the Senate a resolution
was introduced requesting our
Congressman to use their infiu-
ence to have the law upon the
question of distilling liquors so
changed as to enable the small
distilIeries in Tennessee to OPP
crate with the small copper
stills used in this State.
In the House q bill was intro
duced providing for the estab-
lishment of county work-hous-
es. 1t provides, mainly, that
in case of criminals sentenced
to Imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary or county Jail for a pc
Rod less than three years, such
criminals shall be placed in
county work houses,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19

rF Last week we noticed
briefly the "scene" that WAS enact
ed on the first Monday Of this
month in the County Court at
Shelbyville. With many others,
we were astonished and disgustei
at the exhibition, and wondered
how il was that citizens of good
repute could SO far forget them
selves as toindulge n such TRADES
of abuse. The matter IS now ex-
planned, however, and the wonder
is that the truth was not sooner
suspected. The parties who "sailed
in" and banded epithets were
Radicals, who had learned the Pc
culiar phraseOlogy of their party
by reading the proceedings of the
"loil" love-feasts at Nashville,
Syracuse, New Orleans, etc.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19

SHERIFF. SALE.
NJ 4 s1a

No. ,523.
DY virtue Of one writ of fer facias to
ID me directed and delivered from the
Honorable Circuit Court Of Lincoln county,
Tennessee, at its July term, 1871, in favor
of Levi, G.. B. and James Walker, and a
gainst Bur4ell Christian and Al. Cbildress,
I will expose to public sale. to the highest
bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
the town Of Fayetteville, on
Monday, November 9th, 1871,
the undivided interest of BurreU Christian
in certain Tract of Land lying in Civil
District No. %, Lincoln county, Tennessee,
and bounded as follows, to-wit On the
North blythe lands Of W. G. Jennings and
W.T.. Smith, on the East by the Franklin
county line, on the South by the lands OF
John A. Curtis, ond on the West by the
lands of -- Walker, containing 200
Acres, more or less. LeYieds on as the
property Of Burrell Christian, to satisfy one
execution in favor Of Levi, G.. B. and James
Walker, for $500, besides interest and
costs $50 II II. B. MORGAN,
oct5-$6 - Sheriff.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-19
Beauregard and the New
Departure.

General Beauregard recently
made visit to Kansas City
Whilst there he was entertained
by the editor of the Times
The General expressed his O.
pinion freely upon various top
les. The following brief ex-
tracts give his views in relation
to the so-called "New Depart
ure:"
Times--What are your own
personal views upon the "New
Departure" as it is called. Do
you think it is available in the
South?
Beauregard-1t suits me, sir.
I favor it as the best and nearest
road to democratic success. 1t
meets my views as being pro-
gressiYe. / am tired of living
for defeat on obsolete, dead is
sues. The Democratic party
must place itself m the van of
progress if itswould be victori-
Gus. Let the past go. We
want something more than ira
ditions. We must be in simpa-
thy with the progressive age
we live in. The Democratic
party cannot stand still. 1t
has done well to accept the sit
uation and take a front rank in
the age of progress.