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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
DR.. Lee to DIR. BlOunt.
o the Editer OF the Ledger.

A~~ese~&'
MEXICO, No., August 2s.-In your
issue of the Esd inst. there is a COM
munication from Dir. Biount, of Far
ber, in which he represents me as
having stated to him that 1 had said
to the jury that "he was fully justi-
fed, under the circumstances, in
pursuing what, under other condi-
tions, might have been called heroic
treatment" Now, the Doctor MIS-
conceives entirely my position on
that point. In the first place, the
jury did not call on me before re-
firing to make up their verdict, nor
my opinion as to the Doctors treat
ment. After they had been in re-
tirement for some time, then en-
tered their room, and found the
county attorney drawing up the ver-
dict, as they had already come to a
conclusion.
Then one Of the jurynen asked
me the question, WIS. thought OF
his treatment. not wishing to pass
any decided opinion on a brother
physicians treatment of a case in
which 1 had not been called on to
testify, made this statement to
the Jury: Itold them that Doctor
Bionnt had said to me, that when he
wss first called to the case, he really
was puzzled to know what was the
matter, add under that state of facts
he made the first injection of NOR
phia as kind Of experiment, hoping
it would develop his true condi
tion.y Now, under this state of un
certainty, in the mind of the Doctor
1 said he was, perhaps justifiable in
the administrator of the first dose
As to the continuance of tina
treatment, in the heroic manner il
which the doctor testified he hat
continued, 1 gave the doctor nj
opinion. Doubtless. the docto
drew the Inference that as I had jus
titled the first experimental dose
that, there fore I had approved tn
whole ire atment.
w. Fl. LEE, NJ. d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The holiness meeting near Rush
Hill appears to be 3 kind Of pande-
monium and picnic for rowdies and
bad characters. Hell b full Of
people who, while on this earth, pro
fess to be as good or better than theil
Savior.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary
E. Hall of Columbia, was preached
at the Christian church in this city
by Elder Mountjoy Sunday. The
deceased was the mother Of Mrs. Ca
leb Guthrie of this city. The Colum-
bia Statesman says Mrs. Hall waf
born in Delaware, but came to Mis-.
souri, when quite young, and settled
in Centralia, Mo-, where her father
and mother died, leaving her, ther
about 16 years old, in charge of sew
eral small brothers and children, fol
whom she secured good homes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Close up Thursday of Fair Week.

1t appears to be the prevailing SEN
timent of our merchants that all the
business houses in Mexico should be
closed Thursday, the big day of the
fair. The coming exhibition will be
a big success and does Mexico much
good, and the merchants know and
appreciate this fact, and want to sus-
pend business for at least one day
so proprietors and clerks can attend.
We trust that every business in town
will be closed on the big day Of the
fair
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Park horses are now in great de-
mand. They bring in New York from
81, 900 to $50, 900 per double team.
In st. Louis, from $500 to $5. 600,
per single team. They are now used
in all cities for pleasure and healthful
! recreation after business hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Kind InYitation-It Hurts our Feet to
Walk.

walk.
To the Editor of the Mexico Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo-, August TO-
We are working our new Road Gra-
der near Benton to-day and to-mor-
row, and if convenient for you would
like you to come down tomorrow
and see the Grader work. We con-
slider the Grader grand success and
think every district should have one.
H. L. WILLIAMS, Overseer.
Your Grader may be a fine thing
but it has not got the roads between
here and Benton so we can walk with
ease. If you want US to see youI
"Grader" work. either send a car
riage for us or bring it up into oul
office. After we have seen it work,
then hand us SIS or $40, and the
LEDGER will advertise it. EDITOR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
THE LEDGER is ANXIOUS TO KNOW

How about Che creamery. AZ
When We are gong to have gas. &
What was the name of Gains wife.
Why we can't have asfoxchase this
fall. 81 -
When Mexico will have a board of
trads. s.I.As saeaESf
What will be done with the woolen
mill ruins.
If Glasgow is not the boss town for
sensations. .%I
What Truth soaked his head in
last Friday. = = =
If that married man won't never
drop on himself.
If we will have a base ball tourna-
ment "next year.
If "Truth" don't feel like anything
but truth by this time.
What has become of the Hannibal
& Southwestern railroad.
II Sam Morris is not struck on the
pretty brunette gypsie girl.
Why Jefferson street is not macam-
lied out to Hardin College.
If We have not been having fine
weather for street sprinklers.
Who will forget to bring full bas-
kets to the picnic tomorrow.
What young lady in Mexico is
stuck on newspaper personals.
If the LEDGER does not give a full
account of the James trial this week.
If any one has the right to erect a
frame building ON the public square.
If the merchants won't all close up
Thursday (the big day. of Fair week.
If the baby don't always show off
bad when papa's batchelor friends
| call.
Any reason why every merchant in
Mexico should not have display at
the Fair.
What was the nature of the business
that called Frank Hulett to Lexing-
ton, Mo.
Why the Vandalia 'pony club
don't get incorporated under the
State law
What the gossips in the lower end
of town did Tuesday and Wednesday
without their leader.
If it is not better for Mr.. and
Mrs. to get divorce, thar
to separate without one.
What dance ever had as good music
and as good floor as will be found at
the big picnic tomorrow (Friday)
If DR.. Blount wants to continue
his controversy with the LEDGER ir
regard to the treatment of Daddy
Hayes.
What young man kicked the side
out of the buggy the other evening
when he had his girl out for a moon.
light ride.
Whether ct. Co. of Centralia
wants to correspond with blonde OF
brunette, and if, in truth, he only
wants a cook.
Why the party who is talking o:
suing the LEDGER for $40, 600, dom
give us chance to draw the checl
without suit. -r.
How the "unsavery" history of th'
editor of the LEDGER is progressing
and whether 1t will be bound in leath
er and gilt-edged.
If that young fellow had his bugg,
hitched up and went after his girl a
soon as she sent for him; and if tn
urchin .'dried up," as he was tolt
to do.
What married man wrote a lette
to lady, asking her to call at hi
house on certain evening last week
, as his family would be away from
home until 10 O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Money to Loan

Um II. Woodward Il Son
-. money to loan, secured by
., sstate, in sums from $500
- ssO 900, at 6 per cent. with
s.,viIexe Of paying part or all
= ,rincipal at end Of each
.aAP.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Judge j. 4. Ross and VIM. French
Of Audrain county, visited Boone last
week and took . look at r. w.
Smiths herd of fine Hereford cattle.
-Columbia .Statesman. -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Gerum Class.

German Glass.
Fred Fuhr is going to open a Ger
man class in Harper's block the 10th
of September. Lessons gwen day
and night. Charges reasonable.
Fred is a COED teacher and all who
wish to learn German should join his
clsss. 19-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The LEDGER will issue a daily dur
ing the Fair this fall, as usual. One
thousand copies be win issued and dis
tributed on the Fair Grounds every
day. 1t will be the "boss" advertis-
ing medium. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Miss Bessie Rothwell, Of Moberly,
a most accomplished young lady. and
daughter of Hon. G. F. Rothwel,, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Rosie
Reed, of this city. ,..--.-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The moonlight picnic at the fair
grounds Tomorrow evening win have
a couple Of railroad train headlights,
which will make more hight than two
moons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Eggs.

Wanted-all the eggs in the coun-
try. Highest market price paid in
cash or trade. Also spring chickens.
BICKLEY & MOORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Prof. Bill Davis, Of Santa Fe, No.,
who can talk q mans lung out or
his arm of in three seconds, made as
a pleasant call yesterday. As an en-
tertaining lecturer be can't be beaten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
PAY Un.

All parties who owe S. w. Case
& Co. of Laddonia, should call on
j. b. Clark Of that place and settle
at once. In this way much trouble
and costs will be saved. 18-4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

F. J. Cheney & Co., proprietors
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
can't be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Price, 75c bottle. 50-3m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Having returned to Mexico with re
gained health, and with the purpose
Of strictly attending to professional
business, 1 respectfully solicit con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DR.. s. N, RUSSELL,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

We hear that White, alias Reed,
who went to the penitentiary for
swindling JsT. Nelsonsand others, is
back again in the .pen" This time
ten years for rape. ,e-4 faas8 -ass
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Our friend, A. G. Armstrong, the
accommodating and courteous mama
ger of the opera house, informs us
that the prospect for big season the
coming winter is very fine. Some OF
the finest shows on the road are max
ing arrangements now for dates. -s.s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Our friend Campbell, formerly Of
Mexico, is now running % passenger
train on the G. & A. Railroad He
is a good, steady man aHd will give
satisfaction. '-AA - 80
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
For Sale.

Choice Clover, Timothy, Hungari-
an, German Millett aud Blue grass
seed at the lowest cash price. Also,
Landreth's celebrated garden seeds.
43 tt BIcKLEY & MOORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Order your nursery stock Of B. +.
Wylde, Benton City, No., or Of j.
HI. Hallopeter, Mexico, No. Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The coming season Of amusements
will open 10 this city with the brilliant
and dazzling spectacular play Of
"Black Crook" at opera house Sept.
4th, by a superb company. This
same company open the season at the
Peoples Theater, st. Louis, Aug. 25.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

NoTIcE.-I have a good, heavy
Spring Wagon, has been run two
years, will sell for $1,000.
18-3w. G. L. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Money to Loan,

". Baker, Of Mexico, No..
..eiaI agent for Eastern
.;as has unlimited funds
,..u at lowest rates of inter
.htaiuable, on long time.
..h privilege Of paying prin-
- before maturity, either
art or whole. Security,
- lien on improved farms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

No. l hedge plants in large or
small quantities for spring planting,
at bottom prices, "and don't you for
get it," at my Office.
42-tf L. d. SHrPPEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
r,seutiys and Reception Committee


Everybody is coming to the pic
me.
The Moberly Times was burned
this week.
Miss Carrie Wade is home from
Kansas City.
TT. Morris IS now IN Cerrillos,
New Mexico.
Elder ]. E. Lee is happy-it is a
lipound boy.
in. Basket and family are in
/ s. Paul on visit.
Ferris & Huff are having the front
Of heir store painted.
Thanks to Capt. Frost for supply
Of nice, sweet apples.
Look out for DIR. Koontz's big ad-
vetisement next week.
"Rich Ball. beat stYandalia
joe at the Fulton fair.
Seth Singleton of st. Louis, made
/ asapleasant call Tuesday.
Press. Talbot, retired merchant
l Of Fulton, was here Tuesday.
Entertainment at the Liberty
Street NJ. E. Church tonight.
Don't fail to go to Mrs. Mike
Gorth's 5, 10 and 20 cent counter.
Centralis will beat Mexico in get
ting q creamery If We are not careful.
The case State VS.. Hall for viola
ting the Sunday law comes up to-day.
Pomp Plunkett and Cy Rainey
have been in the East On a pleasure
tip.
| General Jim Pledge attended the
E.coRfederate reunion at jefferson
City.
1 W. Fl. Williams and Miss Saral
Pnee, both of Audrain, were married
this week.
Jno. R. Haislip is engaged in busl
hsss in st. Louis. He is locking hal
nd hearty.
| President C. W. Baker has jus
ah the fence on the fair ground
shite-washed.
The Mexico Press Office has bee
Naed into a real estate office-ad
'sislng gratis.
hon. Nat. C. Dryden, of Troy, on
BE leading lawyers Of Missouri, hs
heated at Columbia, Mo.
Matt Stacy, one of the best rsilroa
hen In the State, ran the excursio
min to Cedar this week.
Wallace Deering, of this city,
aeaind the counter, at Famous, "cor
hfth and Morgan, st. Louis.
Jack Cough made an assignmen
oa week. Attorney James G. Trim
& Is settling up his business.
n E. Bennett, who has bee
meng her daughter, Mrs. Bishop
u Miami, has returned home.
Ass Lizzie Walker returned hom
Narday from a pleasant visit to rel
3ses and friends in Montgomery.
eol. Milton Sights, Of Brookfeld
No. is here spending few month
nm MS old friend, Captain Glenn.
Dobyns & Gibbs are making prep
saaons to open their drug store a
Won Is they can get their buildiu,
inished.
James heDearmon has Just Dur
ssa Charley McClanahan's resi-
,. " .or u, 200. Charley is goin,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

j. H. Runkel knows what kind Of
meat people want, and keeps no other
kind. II you want tender steak, or
delicious roast, give him q call. He
will sell you none but good meat. lw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

A. B. Elliott makes the celebrated
spring seat saddle over Buckley &
Moore's store. Call and see. him.
1t is the best saddle made. 2f.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Try the Patent Ring wool-faced
horse collar, something just out, at
s. p. Ragsdale's harness shop. e.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Cornas Gornal /

II you have any go to H. Halls
drug store and get bottle Of Painless
Corn Cure warranted to remove the
corn. 29tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Don't fail to see Joe Glandon's
new barn ON which the Wild DuteA
man ii. 3, snyderl has Just ppt b asi 81
vanized patent lightning rods with
gold leaf points. ge.ess 49,,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

NoTIcE.-Having finished canvass
ling for the season, win sell my road
t.cart at bargain. G. L. FERRIS.
4 1R-AW
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Don't fail to come to the big pic
pic to morrow (Friday) at the Fail
Ground. No admittanae fee. Is Bdng
your baskets full. The best speakers
in the State will be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Write or call on W. C. Barnes,
dealer in lumber at Fulton, No., II
yeu want red cedar posts. i1-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Free lunch at Collins saloon at
10 a. m. every day. Everybody in
vited. 19-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Quisenberry's missouri Clay" and
"Hambletonian Mambrino, will COM
mence the fall season Sept. 1st. For
park, turf or gentlemen's road horses,
they have no equal in this country.
II you want the colt to come aftel
cropping season, this is good oppor'
tunify. ! 204w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Bayfess Collins is one of the boys.
Give him call, and try his beer and
lunch. .s.z.#. 19-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

NorIcE.-I have a new Grain Drill
1 will sell for $50. 90. This is bar
gain. s J. G.. HUFF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

We tried one of those fine Geor.
gia watermelons of Frost,s yesterday
and 1t was excellent, i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
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Rase b NSte

g Bass b Nstes 9
The Ssaalia Baseo, apesk King Of tl.e
match game between Mexico and Sc
dalia, 70 take place there tomorrow,
says:
The Browns will be Iacconpanied
by their manager, B. III. White, who
is editor Of the Mexico LEDGER, and
noido1bt be aad Shanvay will wager
considerable money on their respect
i've pets. It is to be hoped The ladies
will turn out in force. as the manage
ment extend to them 4 cordial invita-
ton and no admission fee will be
charged. :
On account Of the picnic here Fri
day we are unable to accompany the
Browns. Capt. lHufd win act Is
manager.-fBoB WHITE, Manager OF
Browns. -z...
The Mexico Browns play Jefferson
City at that place to-day. They will
win the game. They play sedaIipsen
Friday. We think, perhaps, Sedalis
will win that game.
The Tournament is off. vandalia
Is the only club that had he. nerts
to enter. We could not have =
Tournament with only two clubs.
THE sEDALIA REDS INVITED TO PAR,
TIcIPArE IN THE. .BAsE sALL TpyM{
AMKNT AT MEXICO.
"Did you know that there was talk oi
the Reds entering the base ball tourna.
ment which begins at Mexico on Mon
day next?s asked one of the nine of 4
BAzoo reporter yesterday.
The scribe replied that he did not, and
was told to call on Manager Shumway
for particulars.
"Well, do not know" !" said Mr.. Shum.
way, when Intercepted, 'as 1 have MOI
received a reply to my letter Of inquiry
"Have they good club in Mexico?"
"That cannot answer, either. The
Brown Stockings were recently organ.
lied there, and Bob White, editor of tn.
LEDGER, is manager.n F8&EEEfT
"Who is getting up the proposed toufa.
amenta"
1.-THE Browns management, I sup
poser"
"What clubs will participated"
Gan clubs within radius of 100 mile
are invited to participates pessibly sbarr
ing St. Louis" sass
SIS there any money in it?"
"Each nine is to put up $50 entranct
fee, and the three winning clubs are II
walk off with the pot at the ratio of 8
per cent. to the first, 80 to the second
and 20 70 the third"
"what about the gate fees?"
1.-THE amount received at the gate vii
be divided equally among all the club
entered, except one-third, which is re.
served by the fair association 70, ex
penses."
"Do you think the Sedalia boy.
would be able to get to the front In cas-
they took part in the tournament"
"Yes think they would; and the
would also have an opportunity Of meet
Ing the Jefferson City Blow Hards o.
grounds other than their own"
"Then can publish it that no definit
arrangements have been made SO far, q
the Reds are concernedi''
| eyes, that is about the size Of 1t.
see no reason, though, why the tourna
ment should not be success, as ther
are undoubtedly many clubs that will b
on hand. No club can lose any grea
amount Of money, aad The af<rscttonWf
draw large crowd Of people to the fai
grounds.-GedalA Bdsoo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

We learn that Mrs. Davidson, nee
Miss Parrish, Of Rush Hill, mourns
for her husband, who skipped out and
left her not long ago. She has gone
now to hunt him up. In our opinion,
she had better let him CO. What car
she gain by finding him? He can dc
her no harm away, and can do hel
no good If she brings him back by
the ear. w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

The colored Baptist church OF this
city is now united and in good work
ing condition. They are going to
try and build a new church at once.
With liberal assistance from the
white people, which We, think they
will receive, they will have no trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

z Parties owing the LEDGER long
standing accounts viii save costs by
paying at once. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Regular examination of teachers on
the first Saturday in each month";.
q 3t III. A. GAss, Co. Com.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Miller & James, poprietors Of the
bus line, call in any part Of the city
for passengers. 18 Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

If you are indebted to E., A. Shoot
man & Co. you had better call and
settle your account and save trouble
and costs. Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Trv rrosf,s Groeery.

Try Frost's Grocery, -.
Next door to Postoffice. Cash paid
for Bacon, Chickens, Eggs and Lard.
I5.h.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Hon. j. Ed. Belch, of Jeffersoz
City, law partner Of Edwin Silver,
formerly OF Mexico, died Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Fifty thousand late cabbage now
ready for planting at my Office.
12-3w L. d. SHIPPEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Barn, fence and house lumber of
all kinds at Moore & Kennen's, lad
denia. 50 50d
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

have q lot of light barrels and
kegs for sale. r. c. PAUL.
4O-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

WANTED-500 pounds Comb Hon
ey, for which I win trade goods or
pay cash. r. c. PAUL.
18-4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Ex.CONFEDERATE REUNION.
dirand Meeting at Jefferson City OF tn,
III Boys Who Wore the Gray.


The reunion of ex-Confederate soldiers
at Jefferson City this week was well at
tended, and was very pleasant meeting.
Audrain was well represented, which fact
showed that her brave sons who fought
for the s.Lost Causen had lingering res
membrance of that which every mothers
son of them once held dear to his heart
the Southern Confederacy. The Mexico
delegation. headed by Prof. Wertz's silver
cornet band, presented by far the most
imposing appearance of any company
present. The band carried off the palm,
and the music was pronounced by all who
heard it to be most excellent, the boys
adding greatly to the enjoyment of our
delegation.
The speech of the day, by Gen. Gordon,
of Tennessee, was very eloquent and
brought tears I'd the eyes of many an ex-
soldier who hads witnessed the din of
battle in lighting fdr his cause.
Among those present from Audrain and
Monroe counties, under charge of S. E.
Kendall, H. A. Ricketts,, W. H. Kennan
and A. G. Turner, we noticed the follow
ing, all of whom had a pleasant time and
4 \ r..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Drop into Collins and see the
monkeys. The toniest saloon in
town. s.I i9.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

At 2o'clock Tuesday morning
Fowle's saw mill, four and one-hali
miles south of Benton City, was
burned. The engine, saw and saw
frames were saved, Loss, about
s5of II - q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Money to Loan s'',e Il
on good farms at 6 and per cent.
IL tt LAKENAN BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Immense stock Of chep lumber at
Moore & Kennenss, Laldonia. soft :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Charley johnson, formerly at the
depot in this city, is now a salesman
in Hart & Duff's hat establishment,
No. IL IN. Fifth.stteet, ST. Iouis.
When you 60 to the city call on him !;
he will sell you a hat right. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Hayden & Gregg have money to
loan inssurns to suit you. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
Sheep Dip at {

cents per pound.
j. F.LLEWELLYN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30

Il you want 70 borrow money call
bn Hayden & Gregg. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-08-30
LOCAL NOTICES.

Go to Collins saloon for the best
whisky. l9-tf
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-22
RLATNR,a R0OK.

The statement that Blaine Is actually
engaged in writing book lie regarded
as the BEST evidence of the truth Of the
rumor that he has really retired from
politics. The writing of q book
by a statesman which deals with the
work of his contemporaries, however dis
passionate and just It may be, can hard
ly prove al element of popularity. The
title of Mr.. Blaine's hook, 1t Is said, will
be Twenty Years of Congress-" Un-
questionably if he lives TO complete il
at his leisure il will be one of the most
Interesting and instructive works per
tanning to American politics. The twenty
years in congress thai Mr.. Blaine will
write about makes a period only little
less important than the first twenty
years of the existence of the Republic
embracing the formation of the govern
ment, and during those years Mr.. Blaine
was leader 10 congress, No one more
fully grasped tue full meaning of all the
legislation growing out of the late civil
do his party or country any greater
service than by setting forth in the true
English OF which he is master, faith,
;ul histnry Ofihose evestfnl years. and
it is easy to believe that such u work
would be remembered and read with
prof; when halt the presidents are
forgotten.