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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
Corrected.

Miss Anna Johnson, Of ~ Front street,
Columbus, Ohio, says: 81 suffered from
an aggravated form of constipation and
Indigestion for several months. Ny fam
ily physician tried all kinds Of medicines
and pills, but to no effect. began to think
my case was hopeless one. A friend OF
mine Mrs. Elvira Redmond of East Long
street, this city,, called, and seeing the con-
dition I was in, recommended me to try
your MANALIN. Unjust say I had but little
faith in the medicine, but after had taken
q few doses was convinced that MANA
LIN was the medicine for me. After /
had taken one bottle I was entirely we'll
of nv complaint. consider it one of the
best remedies for constipation have ever
used. l have several friends who are US
ing it. They think it an excellent remedy.
/ recommend it to all who are afflicted
with constipation or indigestion. Any
one doubling this statement 10 invited to
call on me at a. Front street"
Mr.. Milton Knots, Urbana; o., writes:
Last November one year ago was tax.
en- sick, and called in our family physician.
He examined me and said ] had symp-
toms Of typhoid fever. He gave me
medicine for two weeks or more with.
out any relief. Ibegan to think that my
days on earth were fast closing in. I
saw ut once that his medicine would
not reach my disease. Just IS ! was about
to conclude that would have to die, my
daughter brought me one Of your pamph-
lets. l noticed q case whose symptoms
were like mine, and PERuNA and MANA
LIN had cured him. Iconcluded at once
to try it. Iprocured one bottle Of PRRu.
MA and one Of MANALIN. and took them
~ directed, and before had used the two
bottles / began to receive strength and
gain in flesh. I finished the rest Of the
two bottles and continued it, use until
the third bottle was used. When they
were used I could eat anything wanted
to and 70 about my work. ! consider
that if it hadn't been for your P1EuxA I
would have been in my grave. Parties
wishing information can write me At the
above place. I recommend your medi-
cine wherever I Co."
Mr.. John r. Davis, Aoundsville, w.
Va, writes: ~ have been handling
your PRIUNA ever since it, introduction.
All who have used it speak highly of ito
curative properties. consiccr it reli-
able remedy"
Mr.. George Fisher. Portsmouth, O..
writes I am handling your PkRuNA,
and having . good trade on it It gives
splendid satisfaction"
PE-KU-NA Is sold BY all Drupgists.
Price 81 per bottle, six bottles IS. II
YOU cannot get it from your Druggist,
We will send it on receipt of regular
price. We prefer you buy it from your
Druggist, but if he hasn't it, do not be
persuaded to try something else. but
order from us at once. NJ directed.
s. L. H,ETMAS i Co,
Coluiul US, ..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
LETTER LIST.

The following is a list of letters
remaining in the Covington post
Office. Friday. Sept. 25, 1885:
Anderson S d King W Dc
Alexandria Geo. .kellar Mary II
in care Nr Hincekellar belly
Bernard john l. Keen Nj r
Clark Mary Miss McEIveen W.
Collins A E Mrs Masee Eldridge
C,rser Cealin Misc erinston Louisa
Daggs James Pritchard Mag gle
Daniels James Page Alex
Fontleroy Matil-Reagan Isebel! err
ola Nj Mrs 2 Roges Rob't H
Geigle Francis Rabby Olivia NJ rs
Hoelzel Philip Scott Caroline
jay Theo Simmons g W
jackson Violet Williams Geo Mrs
If not called for in thirty days
from date, the above letters will be
sent to the Dead-Letter Office.
CHAs. HEINrz. p. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
New Advertise mentS.
Farm for Sale.

Desiring to move to Mississippi. l Oh
fer my farm for sale. 1t N located ten
miles northwest of covingtOn, IN the
well-known Chubby Hill" neighbour
hood, and consists of 16O acres OF
land. with dwelling. outhouses, etc.
Partly under cultivation, in corn. pea.
uuts, potatoes aud sugar cane; the cot
ton crop, az bales,) has been sold. A
good sugar mill on the place and two
kettles. Good water and well timbered.
Price, $1,000 1t is adjoining Govern
ment land. open to settlement. Apply
on the premises to LOUIS BERNARD.
or to Wm Badon, Covington. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

In view of the many untruthful
accounts which have appeared in
print, from time to time. concern
ing the capture Of Hon. Jefferson
Davis. the Washington correspond
ent OF the Cincinnati Enquirer has
searched the records at Washing
ton and unearthed the report Of
Lieut.. Col. r. D. Pritchsr,i. OF the
Fourth Michigan Cavalry, who cap
tured Mr.. Davis, to Hon. E. NJ.
Stanton. Secretary OF War. In his
report Col. PritcLard says the al
legged disguise" worn by Mr.. Da-
Wis consisted simply of a lady's
waterproof cloak and q very costly
shawl, which Mr.. Davis had wrap
ped around his neck and head.
These articles are now in posses.
sion of Gen. r. G. Drum, Adjutant
General of the United States Army,
who allows no one to know where
they are secreted. If memory
serves us right, this account agrees
with that of Mr.. Davis himself. He
had thrown Il waterproof cloak over
his shoulders, and wrapped II shawl
around his neck. the morning be-
ing raw and chilly. while making
short excursion from camp.-1imes
Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
MON I'll.

That travellers dead, who e'er did see
Man merrier or oalmer
Than kentzel o: ST. Tammany,
Who publishes the Farmer.
Bill Kentzel is n poet born.
And hence his fascination;
His brow is puckered night and morn.
In awful meditation.
Bill asks: Who'll find rhyme to
month 81
He lisrs, does Bill. the villain
And will reply: The thcamp who
To treat me fndth me wi!lin'"
ST. Bernard Eagle, Sept. II.
The var on month"
Is well begunth.
The proud st. Bernard Eagle.
Too regal to be legal,
Comes forth from classy Alps
And goes for poets scalps.
In the .shunth" he seeks the william"
He would first imbrue his BILL" in;
But the fuss wakes up 'the devil
From :'month" Of solid revel.
So the bird, with knowing wink.
Just asks us out to take drink.
It's thus the Eagle comes to treat,
But still the imp cries out: Retreat!
When the Eagle bird begins to sing.
He fairly makes the welkin ring
As q poet he's q ''Crispin.
For Doctor Padron
He couldn't catch on
To rhyme for month without lispin'
The more he tried the madden he got,
Until his thinker was bare of thought,
And SO he gave us wisping.
Simply becarse he couldn't catch on
This knight of the pill and quill, Padrcn-
To a rhyme for month without isping
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

There will be an interesting horse
race this evening, between three
and four o'clock, in the lower end
Of town, on the road to Old Land
ing. The race will be run by Mr..
Boosters gray horse and Mr..
Heintz's bay horse, prince" The
stake is $50; distance. $50 yards.
Both horses have been in training
for some time, and the race will
doubtless be close and exciting.
No charge tor making outside bets.
all corners being welcome to put up
as much as they can afford 10 lose.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

The construction of the Ship
Canal across the Isthmus of Pana-
ma was certainly daring, magniti-
cent thing. But the fact that in
that sickly climate while at work
in that marvellous enterprise, SO
many brave and noble fellows lost
their lives, is pathetic. tragic
thing. But it is happy fact that
death there now will be iarel y seen.
Panama Druggists sell Smiths Bile
Bears. Price, two bits PEE: bottle
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

By virtue ofan order of seizure and sale
from the honorable aforesaid court, and
to me directed, bearing date July 20.
1855, will proceed to FELL at public
auction, at the door ofthe Courthouse. in
the town Of Covington, parish and State
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the 7th day
of November. 1885, between legal sale
hours. the following described property.
to-wit:
Two certain lots of ground, together
with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in the town Of
Vaudeville. parish of st. Tsmmany.
State of Louisiana. Said lots are in
square No. ~. and bounded by Lake.
Alear. Coffee and Jefferson streets, and
designated by the letters "E" and IF,
on q particular sketch thereof annexed
to an act passed in the office Of A. E.
Bienvenue. notary public, in the city Of
New Orleans. Aug. Is, 1878; said lots
adjoin each other. and measure each. in
American measure, one hundred and
t~erty-seven feet, seven inches and four
lines front on Lake street. by Eve hun.
drsd and thirty-two feet, ten inches and
three lines in depth, between panllel
lines, lot "E" forming the corner Of
Lake and Adear street,.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale. cash.
w. b CcoK. Sne.1fi.
CDp;nqto,s, L1., Julv 81, 1885.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

"A feast fit for the gods" was
given at Mulberry Grove Hotel
last Sunday, by tue popular pro.
prietor Mr.. Chas. Thiery, and his
estimable wife. The following dis
tinguished guests we're seated at
the sumptuous board: Mayor E.
r. Randolph. Major J. R. Hosmer.
Sheriff ". B. Cook, Capt. Gus.
Aucoin. DIR. Beard, Postmaster
Chas. Heintz, Aldermen e. Fred
erick aud 81. j. Smith, Justice
w. Kennedy. Deputy Sheriff Ed.
II. Doyle. Marshal P. j. Dulion,
Chas. Thiery, A. Frederick and the
FARMEks reporter-fourteen in all
AZ usual. at Mulberry" the bill OF
fare was complate. including oyster
soup, shrimp. baked 'red snapper"
olives, chicken and mushrooms,
roast turkey, pears, apples. grapes,
nuts, iced cake, coffee. white wine
and champagne, cigars. etc. The
excellent manner in which every
thing was prepared and served re-
fectsd great credit upon the genial
host. II was plain that he had
planned to "bit the pslates Of his
guests" and equally plain that hs
eucceeded.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Mr.. Louis Bernard offers his
iarm for sale. It is in a good neigh
horhood. and easily accessible from
Jovington, being on a good road,
With no bridges to cross. Price,
$1,000. See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
Land for Sale.
1908 Acres of Land,

Situated on both sides of the Abita
river. kno wn rs the Vignis land, about
IA to ) miles from Coyinetcn, and touch
ing the famous ABITA SPRINGS.
Suitable for Brickya ard and Stock
raising. Contains two fine mineral
springs. For further particulars apply
to JULES b. MAILLE. Agent, Coving-
ton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Postmaster Heintz is now ready
70 sell special delivery stamps to all
who may want them. These stamps
cost 10 cents each, and if you send
q letter on which one of the stamps
is attached, to q town with over
1000 Inhabitants. the writer is
guaranteed that the letter will he
delivered as soon as received.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

We learu that a fatal ARRAY oc'
curred in Washington parish, OF
the 18th inst, in which Il man b,
the Eame of Simmons killed his
nephew, of the same name. Tn.
slayer was arrested and is now in
the Jail. at Franklinton, await.
ing examination.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Mr.. B. Goldate informs us that
an artesian we'll was driven in Mr..
Chas. Oulliber's yard, in Madison
vile. last Monday, with II inch
pipe. which flows at the rate Of 27l
gallons per minute. It was driven
by Mr.. Cassemere Heiser. We are
not informed as to the depth Of the
we'll.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Rev. Robert Moore, Meth dist
minister, and Principal of the High
School at Franklinton, Washington
parish, died at Biloxi, Miss, last
Thursday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

The Postmaster General invites
proposals for carrying the mails in
this State, both by steamboat and
the star service. The proposals
should be sent to the contract Office
Of the Postoffice Department. at
Washington, and are required to
lie in before 4 o'clock P. NJ, on the
I'd Of January, 1886. The con-
tracts are to be for four years, from,
July, 1886. to July, 1890.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

MAss.-Rev. Father Aveilhe will
celebrate Mass at Mr.. John T.
Munsch's Live Oak Place Vine.
yard, on Saturday next. Oct. Sd,
It 9 O'Clock A. M. The faithful, and
he public generally, are respect.
{ :lly invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Tho colored people will have a
grand entertainment" tonight al
frank Jackson's brickyard. The
irst thing on the programme will
De an address, by Mrs. jackson, on
"The Sons of Africa" followed by
singing, puzzles, dancing. etc. Ad-
mission, 10 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

After a few days of pleasant wea-
Their, We are again having "more
rain,' which will put stop to cot
ton picking for the present.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

l dreamed dream the other night,
When nothing could be ssen:
Idresmed the best of druggists lad
Apeerlsss liver bean.
Next morning 1t the break Of day,
rose with IN aching spleen;
Bnt soon got cured of raging pain,
By taking SMITH Bile Beans.
Two bits per bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

There was an enjoyable meeting
of the "Rosebuds" last Monday
night, at the residence of Mrs.
MQrfaa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Mr.. Jules Maille has 1908 acres
Of land for sale, on both sides of
the Abita river. See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
The game law will expire next
Wednesday night. at II o'clock.

We have received several COM
munications, but could not make
room for them this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council HALL,

Council HALL,
CONVICTION. La, Sept. 10, 1856.
The Council met on the above
date, pursuant to call.
Present-E. r. Randolph, Mayor;
H. J. Smith, J. Pechon, Z. Fred
erick and James Taylor.
Absent-Tbomas Davis and V.
Planche.
On motion, the reading of the
minutes of the last meeting was
dispensed with.
Mayor Randolph then announced
that the meeting was called for the
purpose of paying for work on the
streets.
The following bills were then read
and approved:
To Sept. e.
E Dias, 1 days work -. 81 90
Jerry Meyer. 4 days. 4 90
Jack Overton, 5 days. s 90
Calvin Tison. 5 days. 5 90
+. j. Dulion. 5 days. =. 5 90
To Sept. IL
Jack Overton, 1 / days. 49,. 4 25
Calvin Tison. Al days. -. 4 25
JAS. Daniels. Al days. -. 4 25
r. ]. Dulion. Al days. and
attendance on Coun I'll,
Sept. 10. 4 IS
John Bucconien, l day.. l %
To Sept. 19--
Jack Overton, 81 days. 5 so
Calvin Tison, 81 days. 800. 5 so
Jas. Daniels. 81 days. s 50
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS. La. I
SepteMber IA. 1885.

September IA. 1856.
Notice il hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof In
support Of his claim, and thgt aAid
proof will be made before the Judge. or
in his absence the Clerk Of the District
Court, at Covington. La. on October
10. 1885. viz:
JULIUS FISCHER,
Who made homestead entry No. 5O52.
for the southwest quarter Of section 9.
township s. south range II east. St He
lena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
A. b. Cole, VIM. Walsh, ChAs. Heintx
snd E. 4. Doyle. Of st. Tammany par
ish. In.
se19 St C. B. DARRALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

Ed MYERS IL DAVIS l so
John Bacconien, p days. 2 10
p. j. DuIion. 81 days. 5 so
Johu Theobald, to requiring
pick-axe. i w
Totul. SOS rs
There being no further business,
the Council adjourned.
L. Il. RANDOLPH, Mayor.
W. G. EESTzrI.. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

NOTlCE.-The undorsiyn.d viii
pay no debts contracted in his name. in
reference to his property in At. Tam
many Parish. unless Authorized by him
IN writing or in person.
A, THOMSON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26
n. N. Bowman VS.. John G. Roper.

The State of Louisiana. Parish Of st.
Tammany-Eightesnth Judicial Dis
trict court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-09-26

JOHN T. MUNSCH, PRorR,rroa.
Has for sale Grapes and other Fruit,
in season. Pure Grape Jelly. Rooted
Grnpe Vines. Concord Red and Herbe.
mont White Wines. Prices reasonable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-01-23

Thccomplction of the WaShinGtO mon
ument and the preparation for setting in
the interior tn" memorial stone, seat
here, with suitable inscriptions, to hc
placed in the monument, recalls the curl
Gus hiStor, of the stone sent by the pope.
and winch was thrown III the river hy Il
band of masked men during the excite
mcnt attending "AnOw-N othing" DAYS.
Dr. Toner. distinguished both as man OF
letters and rs Il philanihropist for half II
century II resident of Washington, talking
of the incident ON the day the monu
mcnt WAS completed, said:
Il can give some interesting incidents
of that cvcnt. for | remember it very well
The Monument society applied, through
its foreign representatives, TO all the gov
ernmcnts with which it was on such rcla
atious as TO warrant it, inviting them &c
contribute blocks Of stone, with suita IL
inscriptions, to be placed in the monu
mcnt. The pope sent II block OF African
marble, Mhicn had been taken from the
Temple of toncord, and As far II, | car
ascertain, was inscribed with the simpI,
words, Rome to America The Know
Nothing excitement was rife at tina
period Of our history, and but lite wa
needed to fumcnt the hatred against al
things foreign.
\ fanaticaI minister in Baltimore wrvt,
an addrcs, to the people of the nile,
states against placing the popcs bocl
in the monument, and the result was sucl
q religious and political furore that tn
| stone wa, taken by unknown men and de
stroyed They came Suddenly upon tn
Waterman one sunday night, and, tying
rope about hi5 sentry box so that he cou!,
not get ont, pat the stone on Il whcrluarrow
and disappeared with it in the direction o
the Potomac Whether it was broken u
before being thrown in the river no on
except those taxing par, SHOWS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-01-23

Aaron Burr was noted for being q very
egotistic man, and an unbcliever in all the
doAies Of the day. lie attended church in
Albany, y. T., with regularity. and
always made it point not to come in
until scrl ices were commenced, it was
supposed for the sake of Icing noticed
when he walked down the aisle to his
seat in the first row from the pulpit, The
church authorizes asked the pastor TO
publicly rcpr.mand him, which he did in
the following manner: As Burr was
walking down the aisle the minister stop
ped his discourse aud said Sir, will
appear ut the Judgment seat against you.
Burr drew up his little figure, and in his
rich, bass voice said: "Sir, in all my
legal practice have considered that class
of criminals who turned states evidence
the most de raded and to be despised
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-01-23

The Italian population Of alifornia has
grown to be very importan,, both as to
numbers and as to wealth and inteIii-
gence. There are now 1850 Italians in
San Francisco. In other parts Of the
state there are -, 00O and in other Pacific
states and territories $500. altogether
there are 5000 on the Pacific coast
From 1879 to lS62, the immigration was
composed almost entirely Of single men,
but since the latter date families have
predomnated. Nearly all come directly
from Italy, the coast furnishing fisher
men and thu rural districts farm garde n
ers and farmers They were born among
the vineyards, olive and orange groves,
They are. therefore, naturally expert
enced and practical orchardiSt<
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-01-23
MUSIC OF BONNIE SCOTLAND.


iStuiil~t AlutIitblI
"rl tell you what" said Il Scottish
fiddler, "l'll hay you a bet of . p0unCa
sterling that ii party of ScotchmGn ca
bc got together, I'll make them shed tears
in one minute, sing the next, and dance
the third
"Donc" said the Exeter professor,
whose name do not give, and if your
music is capable Of that will not only
pay the ! pounds sterling with pleasure,
but will he convinced that it is the most
cnIivcning pathetic, and best music in the
world. "
The difficulty arose as to getting an OPP
pOrtunity for IA trial. but being informed
hat number of young ScOtChmen were
20 dine at certain hotcl on the anni,cr
sary of Burns birthday, it was considered
"A capital opportunity by the fiddler, for
these young men. being principally raw
uOncd, ovcrgrOwn Scotch lads, who had
recently left their own country to carry
lea in the ncighborhood, were the very
ones upon whom he was sure TO make II
hit
| All being now arranged, and Inc utmost
secrecy being agreed upon, the fiddler and
the professor rot an invitation to the din
ncr There were twelve altogether who
sat down, and merry they soon became
( for the whisky toddy was not spared
when the memory of any of Scotia's bards
was proposed The fiddler was not long
in percciving that he had got among a
musical set. and he awaited patiently
until they were fit for anything. At
length he gave a wink to the professor,
who at once proposed that his friend
should favor them with Il Scotch tune on
the violin.
"Capital." "Capital" cried the whole
party.
The violin was brought, and all were
in brcathlcss anxiety. The fiddler chose
for his first tune, Heres Health tC
Them That's Ava, and played it in the
most solemn and pathetic manner.
That's woful tune said n great
biz, nav boncd youth to his next neigh
Dor
1t is that, Sandy. There's micl>lc il
the true man. 1t reminds me o an,
that's game. said Jamie at the same tim,
giving deep sigh and drawing his han'
over his long, gaunt face to hide thu
tears which were triCkling down hi
checks
Tie fiddler, with his keen eye, sooi
pcrCci' ed that before he rot through TIT
second part of the tune he would hav
them all in the same mood. He there
fore threw his whole soul int,
INC llNll uIIltul, lllN t'l lH' 'hll
rs he had never done before, and
as the last four bars Of the tune dice
away like the distant echo, there was no
dry check among the company, NOV
is the time, thought the fiddler, and
without stopping "A moment, he struck u
in II buld and vigorous style: "Willi
Brcw'd Peck O Meal. - In went til
handkcrchicf,, away went the tears.
"Chorus,' cried tine fiddler, and in II
instant all struck up.
For we ar1 mao fou. we're nae that fou,
But just n drapple in our e'c,
The cock may craw, the day may daw
But aye Wen taste tine barley brea!
The song cAdcd, up struck the fiddle
in his best style the reel of Jenny Dan
tie Weaver"
, scotland forever" cricd Jamie an
in an instant tables, chairs and gaS,C
were scattered in all directions, and I'll
l whole party dancing and jumping lih
madmen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-01-23

Edmund Yates tells the story Of the
two Dumases that when the first success.
full novel Of the son appeared, the elder
wrote TO his son, rs though to II stranger,
congratulatng him on his book, and adj
ding that he ought to know something
about the difficulties of noyclwriting, as
he had himself been guilty of several. Al
exandre ills replied in the same spirit,
thanking his correspondent for his con-
gratulations. of which he felt especially
proud as coming from one of whom he
had often heard his father speak in the
highest terms.