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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
HOW he CLEANED THEN OUT

On last Saturday evening a man approached
the corner of Cherry and Tuscarawas streets with
knife in his hand and danger in his eye. Some.
thing was evidently wrong, and as he observed an
acquaintance standing at the corner, he went up
to him and excitedly remarked:
"pn- going down to clean em out; I'm going to
lick the whole Caboodle; III bust in the door and
go othrOugh EN- like wild wind goes through a
scrub orchard; l will, by thunder.
whats that7 What's the matterR Amt you
most too fast? Better wait and cool off before you
go ahead"
"CoOl off; better wait I'm cool enough to clean
'em all out, and that's what Pm after I'll show
'em, whOopl" and he did an Indian club mOui.
net with the knife.
The excited man, whose excitement was evI
IDENTIFY the result Of too much beer then started
off and proceeded directly to house in the
Fourth ward, where he halted II was plainly
the house he intended to "clean out" and after
one or two efforts he succeeded in gaining adms.
sion, when he executed double pirouette on his
left heel, brandished his weapon and declared his
intention of going through the whole house with
out stopping for q single breath. 1t was trying
moment and as he sang out '.>wt N
Pm at you now; I'm down on you Ike wolf
on Aock Of lambs look outIfor your health
Pm going to- s.54j. ,-,....l
But he stopped right there-the man Of the
house caused the Stoppage. He gave the excited
intruder a left hand blow under the ear, thai
knocked all calculations out Of his head. and be
fore he could say "eleemosynary' he was the
most completely used up invader that ever at
tempted to attack an enemy on all sides at once
The humping he received served good turn
itcOmpletely erased oil pugnaciOus feelings from
the mans mind, and in short time the matter
was all settled land apeaceful and harmonious feel
ing once more reigned under the lapels Of hi
vest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

WHEN young. man is delayed about half an
hour by losing his road, while driving in the
country, the suffering readers Of the Rep are com.
PEELED to read long melange of semIsensational
childishness, which gushes and boils over in the
pent up mind Of the man who manipulates bob.
tailed pencils for that sheet, like apple butter
stopping over the brlm Of copper kettle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
COLD AND DREARY

Win be the weeks through which we are about
to pass, and comfort is the great desideratum Of
all With this in view 1t will pay you to visit the
the large store of A. Kit Co.. and see their large
stock of winter wear in gents clothing. Gloves,
ftlrs, mufiers, hats and caps and everything de-
srable for the season.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

MEAD, the murderer Of Elisha Davidson. atI1o.
tonia, who has been on trial al New Lisbon, has
been found guilty Of murder IN the first degree
Judge Frease presided during the trial New Liz
bon will probably have neck.tle party soon. II
the law Is carried out fully. The murderwas one
Of the most brutal on record.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Last Saturdays Cleveland Leader gives an 10.
count Of an abortion case In that city, 10 which
young girl OF Canton was the most deeply con
cerned party. The case was dismissed for want Of
conclusive evidence. The Leader also gave the
girls name. but not correctly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Charlie Lang, Canton boy, made his operAic
debut at Milan, Italy october 18th, where he
met with great success, being called before the
curtain several times He Is considered now one
Of the most promising lemons In Europe. We hope
he may scale the ladder " the top.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE Prince of Wales will soon be in Lucknow
Exchange.
No doubt he'l have Delhi'tful tme.-S. Louis
Republican,
Laying aside All.giers we hope he may learn
something of Industry, and that he may be Hin
doosed to avoid the tiger
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

WHY will you suffer from Rheumatism spTaiHs'
Sdff Joints, Swellings Burns, Scalds or Weak BACK
when the Centaur Liniment affords certain relief.
Many articles soOthe pain to certain extent out
IA for the human family, the Yellow Llniment Is
20. a. -, horaes S. and animals. oct7'75gd.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

The undersigned wishes to sell his property near
the Canton depot and located on Tenth and Cher
~ streets. This is valuable property, with four
buildings thereon and will be sold entire or In
three parts. Said property will be traded for
GOOD farm. For further particulars enquire on the
,,-o,,,soa HENRY BECKER.
Iune1076--H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

YOUNG Cantonian wrote to his girl in Massil-
lon last Friday: an come over Sunday, or
bustT On the following Monday he telegraphed:
1--WE busted" His liability to see her was too
much for him, and he couldn't meet it. Gone to
RalstOn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
NBw Y0RK PRODUCE kARKEE
New YoaK, Nov, SIR

Flour lower superfine westn and State SA.e6A
55; common to good IS 70a5 96; good 10 cholca
Is OOa6 Is; white wheat extra S64Se7.b0; IT. Louis
IS 70 "a So extra Ohio & 65s7 90 Rye hour steady
At s. 6OA5.7b. CornmeRl dull at eS.61aAS0. Whea
unRettled; No. / Milwaukee yl4S; No. Min.
nesOta 81 10al2l No. 2 Chicago el.27; No. Nh
Waukee u 3OAl 81; winter red Western 81 IS; amber
g. 4Oal 45. Rye arm At ooc. Corn more active and
In demand mixed Western. steamer, 10A73c; Do
Iall stASaG oatB. mixed Wo1orn old boG WkiA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Victoria Woodruff is lecturing in this neighbOr-
hood. Akron and Mansfield are to have Vics
soothing voice, but Canton has suffered enough
this fall ana is hardly prepared TO bear such an
inAiction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
gALLS RALsAH

for thelunVs stands alone as arcmedy for Coughs
Colds, Asthma and all diseases Of the throat ana
lungs. twill cure where other remedies allevi
ate, and alleviate where others fail entirely. Try
one bottle Of 1t on bad cough and See There
is nothing 80 good and certain. Pricea'OO' Sold
eyeryWhere.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

HENRY KHoBLocH is improving the old MeypE
homestead which he recently purchased. Hb
son has charge Of the Klopfenstine Brewery which
SdloiDs his homestead, and which he also pur-
chased from the Assignees OfJoseph Rlopfensllne,
for $4,000. "''' ti'N
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
FOR SALE.

The undersigned wishes to sell his property To-
Gated at l6O South Poplar street The house iss
story and a half frame, contains rooms only q
short distance from Aultman's shops. Terms easy
For further particulars inquire on the premises
P. BRADY,
No. 100 South Poplar st
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Cross and sickly children can be made healthy
and strong by regulating their stomachs and
bowels with Oastoris 1t Is more effective than
Castor Oil andis az pleasant to take as honey. For
wind Collie Sour Stomach Worms and COstiveness
there Is nothing In existence equal 70 Castoria.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THOSE relics of by gone days, who attempt to
edit the Rep. are anxiously awaiting the advent
of the cancsn troupe. They will probably wit
hess It from the roof Of their establishment,
through apair Of feld glasses. G. .fr- ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

IT may be Of interest to a number of our cid.
zens past aud present, to learn that since April,
1870, five hundred and forty.six prisoners have
been quartered in our county jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

OK last Sunday evening drunken man at the
depot frightened lot of lads by chasing them
quite distance with a dangerous carving knife
He claimed the boys had tormented him, but the
boys proved 1t untrue, .tt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Captain" Willard Glazler, loOney Of the Ser
geant Bates style, proposes to straddle horse al
Boston and ride clear through TO San Francisco
four thousand miles, without changing his shirt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

ONE of the members Of Canton Hose Company
No. /, lost one Of his boots during the tournament
at Massillon last week. Any one who will account
for 1t to his satisfaction will receive thanks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
MILLINERY

All the late novelties In Hats, Bonnets, Flowers
Feathers. &C.. In greatest variety and at lower
prices than any house in Stark county at g. A.
Wnterhalter's.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
DEATH 10 HrGR PRICES.

Co. Col Go TO the Great Panic Sale, Opera
House, opposite Court House. Canton Ohio' lot
ecd hot live bargains in Boots and Shoes ~ per ceN
saved to buyers per cent Largest and best STOCK
az Boots and Shoes In Stark county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

As the weather Is very unfavorable those who
have horses troubled with the epizootc should
take great care of them, lest the mild form Of the
disease hitherto noticed develop into something
mora gprious
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
1nra1 Nerus.

Go North, South, East or West. and you will find
coughs and colds at this season Of the year. A
remedy which never fails 10 give satisfaction Is
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price. % cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

The 25th inst will be Thanksgiving Day. Many
gobblers will cease to gobble, many chicken
will go to chuck" Take your choice and have
no trouble, or ifyOu prefer 1t, bow-legged duck.
"0x.goosO me, aber take der dorkey."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
SELMA nnr TO onIT

Having decided to close out our stock Of Dry
Goods, and engage in other business, we offer our
autire stock at cost Bargains for all, as we mean
buslnessl 'ti Ess1G & SON,
.ctosh cassidy Corner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

The man known as the champion Bread
Eater" had foot race last Sunday with another
man named Shear, for $40 a side. The former
won by about eight yards in a hundred.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

A MAN named Giesel. while laboring under the
influence Of too much tarantula juice one day
last week, grew pugnacious and succeeded in
finding a man capable of putting double deck
over his eyebrow, and bruising him up miscel.
lAneously. All this occurred on Cherry street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

A GENTLEMAN of this city wrote as follows to
female relation:
How comes 1t, this delightful weather,
That U and can't dine together"
To which she replied:
my worthy Coz 1t cannot B,
U cannot come till after T."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

AN Associated Press Agent signs his name Lev
Augustust Agamemnon Webster" to distinguish
himself from the late Daniel Webster
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

We notice that Charles Beichele has
received so bblH, of grape pummice for
making first class wine vinegar, the
hest and healthiest vinegar made.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

ALL who may have coal unloaded on their side
walks are hereby notified that ii must be re-
moved therefrom at or before dx o'clock p M,
under penalty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

D. B. Wilson, Principal Of the East School, has
been appointed School Examiner for Stark coun'
~ vice Pratt, of MassillOn, who resigned to Oc-
cupy position at Bridgeport Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Camilla Urso's Concert Troupe is cruising abort
through Ohio We hope they may visit US, a.
they are fine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Miss JENNIE BRALL lives in Xenia She says II
will "Be-all right in the spring" and another man
is contented TO roOst on board fence and tell
ghost stories ..,....
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
EoR RENT

Room No. 1, In Cassillys Block, now occupied
by Essig & Bon. The best location in the city for
trade, and suitable for any kind Of fbuHlness. Ap'
ply Gssig & Son, u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Misses Helen Hazlett and Ella Wise, two Of
Cantons young ladies were awarded gold medals
as Latin prizes at the PaineSville Seminary re-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

KEEP sharp lookout for hall thieves. II you
must leave overcosts, hats, &C., in the hall, you
may as we'll hire cheap boy to keep the door
locked.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE regular weekly festivities took place at
Lardonnes Union Hall, 02 South Cherry street
last Monday night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
RoRaE ANp WAGON f0R sALE

Agood, young Sorrel mare for sale. Also good
three spring wagon for one Or two horses, wagon
almost new. Parties wanting bargain can call
al this ONCE, ll..''.... t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

JOHN FIELDING, formerly well known citizen
of Canton, now of Toledo was in town last Non
day on flying visit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

TRAMP contortlonist gave penny exhibitions
about town last Saturday evening, Some Of his
acts were superior to any we have seen in a
oircug
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Miss DELLA CARDS, a western belle, is such a
winning creature that half the young men Of her
vicinity are ready to shuttle of for her sake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
WANTED-To RENT,

An elegant dwelling house of four rooms, not very
distant from the depot about January or Febru.
ary next year. Address, P. s. this office,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

TOD FORD, the Akron Lecturer, len New York
last week. He will return In the course Of a few
months and probably lecture on back dip aAps
through MexiOo,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
PLATING WORKS.

Nv. Bare, Reliable Electro, Silver, Gold and
Nickle Plating Works, Watches Jewelry and old
ware q speciality. Corner Plumb and 4th Streets
Canton, Ohio. All work warranted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

New Lisbon Patriot "Clean out your hews,"
What kind Of q conscience has man who can
run newspaper and spell like thatH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

wM. A. EvERsoLE, aged twenty years, died at
the residence of his parents on South Market
street, on last Wednesday, of consumption.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
"READINo WITHOUT TEARS"

Ifyou would relieve your eyesof hurtfui strain
ifyou would prevent loss Of sight, or 30 sOothe the
light to youreyes as to render reading physical
Is we'll as mental pleaure, use the Diamond
spectacles," having small diamond stamped on
every hair.
For sale In Canton By DEUbLE pho0'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, Nov.8.
Wheat firm and better; No l red 81 IS; No 2 do
81 Is. Corn firm; shelled Sl@S3c; Oats firm; No. 1
Stato A5c white I5C.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

The moulders Of G, Aultman & Co.'S Works
turned out in full force last Tuesday 10 attend the
funeral Of Mrs. overcsricher, whose son is in
that department of the works. ..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Prosecuting Attorney elect R. s. Shields and
wife, who have been Visiting friends in the East
for while past have returned to Canton, ,ol
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

PULL.BAcKs will probably have set back now
Butterick & Co., fashion makers Of New York
have given up their assets. ,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

BILLY PATTON returned home last week from g..
protracted visit TO the West
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE G, A. Band talk of adding kettle drums,
bassoon and other new instruments to the list now
used by them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

TURIN GoETz, of MsssillOn, received painful
wound in the knee froma knife in the hands Of
a friend, few evenings since.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE boiler at the Aldine Press Works gave out
last Monday, causing suspension o.. labor for a
few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Madam Somebody's Female Minstrels will ap-
pear next Wednesday night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

"THE Two oFuns" at the Opera House Saturday
evening"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE MsssIllon american entered upon its sew.
enth year this week,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

NOVEMBER, came in Monday in true old winter
fashion, bringing the first respectable snow fall Of
the season. ...
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

VIZ would call the attention Of our readers to
the Dominion Washing Machine advertisement
in another column. Examineit
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Eprross may now call the Cardiff Giant fraud
as often as they please. A Boston Cour! has de-
cided that 1t isn't libel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

The Gymnasium Association meets tomorrow
friday evening at their room in Richards block
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

TEN pound overcoats are heavy enough for this
month,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE City Council was LED Astray" last Mon
day night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Revs. MI. Parke, of Canton, and Mr.. Williams
Of Masslllon, exchanged pulpits" last Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

WE learn that the MaSsillon Driving Park Asso.
citation has.given up. its organization. Too much
pressure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

WHAT county of Ohio do school children mos
dislike TO hear Off Licking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE end Of mankind-the letter d. The end Of
Womankind-let RIB.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE Opera House was NOT warm enough to'
comfort last Monday night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

New Orleans Minstrels next Tuesday evening
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Mons. CHIcKINE, the new Prussian Minister, has
arrived, He Is no bantam.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

The United Brethren Church, in West Aasail'
lon, will be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. l4th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

THE White & Turner Dramatic Company will
give us "The Two Orphans" next Saturday night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
RuRSl FURs [

The largest and cheapest stock Of FuS in Stark
county AZ Winterhalters, No, II Public Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
SPECIAL ELECTION.
TELL SUSAN ABOUT IT.

We are authorisedto to announce +. J. A. Peiro ~
a candidate for Council for the Sd Ward
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04
CANTON RETAIL MARKET.
DEMOCRAT 0FPICE,

DEMOCRAT OFF1cE,
CANTON, OHIO, Nov. 4, 1876.
The following will be found correct quotations
this day of the Retail price 10 consumers OF the
articles named:
CORRECTED BY sExAUER 4 STUMP
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

DION Bosurcov is the author of LED Astray :
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-11-04

Oct. 18th, 1875.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-08-05
Martin.
BY SUSAN COOLIDGE,

Ii was in the second year of the recent
war. which seems SO strangely shadowy
and far away to most of US, that we made
acquaintance with our Martin. He was
wounded boy from New Hampshire reg
iment: we. volunteer nurses. in charge OF
wards +, +, and q, fractional parts OF the
great Jagger's Hospital. Why one little
town Of SOundside was selected as the site
Of the Jaggers nobody knew Hospitals
in those days came and went "unsouyht,
unsent," like love-or measles. and were
planted haphazard In unlikely spots, but
none the less were we proud and glad to
be chosen. Scraping lint and making san
itzry jelly had OF itself been counted privi-
lege, but how infinitely greater that privi.
lege when the recipients thereof lay at our
very door, ,and We with our own eyes could
watch our offerings applied and enjoyed
Looking back can see it all clearly, the
wide, tree-shaded grounds, the lon. line
of tents and barracks, the extemporized
kitchens, to which came daily largesses of
JAIN and homemade beef-tea OF every
shade OF complexion, the linen-rOom with
its window crowded by cOnvalescent
"braves' demanding boiled shirts a I'D
other impossiblities. | can see the sem
tries pacing up and down. and saluting the
surgeon in charge, a worthy who lives in
my memory as huge. goOd-humored blue
cape, besprinkled with brass buttons l
see ward q, big, airy, noisy, leaf-shadows
falling through its blindless windows, blue
quilts turned down with the Regulation
peak, pale heads looking out above them !;
In the darkest corner Martins cot; his face
OF distinct New England type, thin, alert,
lit uk with frank eyes of that hazel brown
which we do not associate with long life or
much success in anything. The doctor