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The New York SIM thoughtfully provides the
subjoinsd literary gems:
The entire layer of adipose tissue beneath the
skin and elsewhere acts as protection to the ami
NAL warmth. Beng to a great extent a non-con-
ductor, tits a kind of natural blanket, which
prevents tho dissipation OF the heat OF the in
rernal organs, and thus serves to maintain their
temperature. An abundant layer Of adipose
tissue is accordingly an effective protection
against external cold.-The American Cyclope-
dis, VOL l, page l20.
Immediately after the Inauguration of Mr..
Lincoln, March 4, 1861. Mr.. Buchanan retired to
his home al Lancaster, Pa, where he passed. the
remainder OF his life, taking no part in public
affairs.-The American Cyc!opedia, VOL III,
page 382
The rhythm, of evolution and dissolution COM
pering itself during short periods in small aggre
gates. and In the vast aggregates distributed
through space, completing itself in periods which
are Unreasonable by human thought, is as far
as We can see universal and eternal: each alter
mating phase OF the process predominating now
in this region OF space and now in that, as local
conditions determine.-The American Cyclic
pedia, VOL VII, page Il.
Mr. Fillmore afterward resided in Buffalo. TAX
ing NO prominent part in public affairs.
Persons who have an unusual tendency to fat
should combine with other exercise running,
jumping on the spring board, and movements
which shake the body. These favor the absorb
ton OF unnecessary adipose tissue, especially in
the covering Of the abdominal organs.-The
American Cyclopedia, Vol VIII, page 300.
On March 4. 1925, Monroe retired from office,
and returned to his residence of Oak Hill, iu
Loudon county, Va. He was chosen justice of
the peace. and sat in the county court.-The
American Cyclopedia. Vol. XI page 1853.
Immediately on the expiration Of his term of
office he lett Washington without even stopping
to be present at the Inauguration of Jefferson,
against whom he felt sense of personal wrong,
probably thinking that he had been deluded by
false professions as to Jeffersons views on the
presidential chair. Fortunately for Adams, his
thrifty habits, sustained BY the economical and
managing talents OF his wife, had enabled him
10 add to the savings of his profession before
entering public life, saving from his salaries
enough to support him for the rest
OF his life in q style of decent pro-
priety. All consultations, domestic or otherwise
at MIR. Adams's command, were fully needed.
Never did statesman sink more suddenly.
at time when his powers of action and
inclination for it seemed wholly unimpaired,
from leading position to nero absolute political
insignifcance. His grandson tells US that while
tho letters addressed to him in the year prior to
March /, 1901, may be counted by thousands,
those OF the next year scarcely number q hun
dred while he wrote even fewer than he re-
ceived. Nor was mere neglect the worst of it.
He sank. loaded with the gib.s, the sneers, the
execrations even Of both political parties into
which the Nation was divided A large portion
of the most active leaders Of the Federal party
were DISPOSED to hold Adams personally answer
able both for the breach in their ranks and for
their subsequent overthrow.-The American
Cyclopedis. Vol !, page 90.
In the United States of America there has
never been censorship Of the press.-The
American Cyclopedia, Vol. ~, page 1872
Much unnecessary anxiety is sometimes felt
with regard to the possibility Of persons, sup
posed to be dead. being buried while really liv-
ing. The premature burial Of living person
must be. il it happens at ALL the result Of mex
eusable haste or careessness. and is in the high
/ est degree improbable when even the ordinary
precautions are taken. proper examination
Of the body by competent medical man, in
doubtful cases, would render such q mistake al
most impossible.-The American Cyclopedia,