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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

JAMES NJ. NEW. an Englishman liv-
tag at GreenpOint, Long Island. de-
serted his family in 1852 He had be-
come embarrassed in business and
lacked moral courage to face the mu-
sic. Now old and wealthy as Mon
tsna stock raiser. he is on his way to
plead forgiveness from that outraged
family with whom he has not cOmmu-
nicated in these thirty-six years. His
family do not need his money now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
WITNESSES KILLED.
Participants in the Notorious French Feud
in Kentucky Remove the Sources of Ev-
idence Against Them.

ih hehtuchy hemoNe the SOurCes Oh Ef-
idence Against Them.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 22.-The French
feud in Perry County, KY, has lasted
since 1876, and since 1856 thirteen murders
have resulted. The last two victims of the
vendetta were witnesses and were shot
down in sight of the court room. The two
men were run down and killed at Hindman,
Knott County, last week. The news has just
reached Louisville by mail over rugged
mountain roads, but the affair occurred
December 10th. The men slain were John
and Andrew Sloan. The last named was
the only surviving witness against
Frank French and others, indicted for
the assassination of Joseph G. Ever
sole, Martin Combs and several
more of the Eversole following
in the famous French fe d at Hazard,
Perry County. Richard Vance and anoth-
er man, whose n ne can not be learned,
who were also important witnes ,es against
French, had previou 'ly been slain, though
no particulars of their murders have been
received. The removal of the Sioans
leaves the Commonwealth almost without
witnesses, and it seems doubtful if French
and his fellow -assassins can ever be
brought to justice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

some Of the "chain - or progress
i've T." schemes for raising money would
have curious results il carried out
For instance. one Of them calls upon
No " TO send ten cents. and send
the appeal to ten other persons. each
Of whom is to do likewise. the process
being repeated fifteen times. Now, if
this "ehain should not be broken it
would reach I.1l1.1ll,111,1II.lIO peo-
pie. an impossibility. Of course. and
would net the author Of the scheme
sf1I,IIl,III.III.IlI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

While skating on the Fox river at Green
Bay the other afternoon Otto Belnendt
and Willie Jadezinsk broke through the
ice The former, after desperate efforts,
succeeded in getting out The latter re-
manned in the water thirty minutes, when
he was rescued by Fred Rogolske, who
reached him in a boat by break ,ng the ce
across the river. Jadezinski died half an
hour later of exposure and cold.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

The New York bunco men who
tackled Colonel John ID. Morrissey. a
Colorado miner. the other day. now
think that they made a mistake.
MOrrissey won their money, knocked
them down in LeadvilIe style and
walked OF a winner by 500. A Lead
VILE miner IS not a good subject for
bunco-steerers and swindler-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

THERE are now thirty-eight States
in our National Union. IL all the new
States that are talked of shall come in.
including the provinces Of the Do
miniOn of Canada, the galaxy will be
increased to fifty or more before the
close of the present century. There is
no telling what the future may have in
store for this great and growing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Death of an Assoc,ate of Garrison.

BosToS, Dec - The venerable lawyer
Samuel Edmund Sewall, died in this city
yesterday, aged 90 years Mr.. Sewall
graduated from Harvard University in
1917, and from the Harvard law school in
1871 He was one Of the first to join
William Lloyd Garrison in the anti-slavery
movement, in which he displayed great
activity. He has also been prominent in
the efforts to secure for women equal
rights of property aud person, and the
fullest civil and political equality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
THE PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE AT
ST. LOUIS.
Ground to BE Broken Next Month-Oni-
GERS of the Company.

ST. Louis, Dec 22-It is authoritatively
stated that ground for the Merchants
Bridge * Terminal Company will be
broken next month. The bridge will cross
the river at Ferry street in North St Louis,
and bid 10 construct it for $4,000, 600 is
said TO awe been accepted. The ter
minal facilities, including freight and
passenger depots, will be located either at
Main aud Biddle streets or at Main and
Carr streets. The bridge itself will con-
sist of three spans. averaging 522 feet, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
A Consul Killed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Tile State De-
partment has been informed By cable that
Mr.. Victor Stanw5od, United States Com
mercial Agent at Andikobe. Madagascar,
was recently shot and killed by CAPITA n
Duverge. Master Of the American schOOn-
er Solitaire whom he had placed under ar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

DR. TANNER. the famous faster, is
soon to marry the daughter Of mill
iOnaire in Paris. Tanner is lucky,
but he has one great and conspicuous
merit as a husband. 4 man who has
gone forty days without food can
never complain when dinner is late or
the steak Overdone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

GOVERNOR FORAKER says the White
Cap organization in Ohio has been
disbanded forever. At the first out
break he employed a detective. who
learned enough about the secrets of
the order to bring its principal lead
crs to justice. The result was that
the leaders resolved to quit their line
OF conduct and disoand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
saokviIIe.. snccessnr.

LONDON Dec. 22--In the House of Lords
Friday evening Lord Salisbury, replying
10 question designed to elicit definite
statement as to when a Minister to Wash
ington would be appointed, said the cor
re spondence on the subject was incom-
plete and a statement was therefore i'm
poSsihIa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

WILKsBARRE, Pa. Dec. "a James
Warner was shot and killed by his son
John Saturday afternoon at their home
near here. The men. who are woOdchop-
pers, had quarreled over some trivial
matter and the father attempted to strike
his son with an axe when the latter shot
the Old man dead. The murderer was ar
rested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

CAFTAIS JOIN MILLER. who was
killed recently near Jimtown. l. T.. by
ono OF his tenants named Jim Ables.
had a remarkable criminal record. hav-
ing killed thirty men at different places
aEs under different circumstances. His
death was the result Of a dispute with
Ab.es concerning the disposition %
some cotton which the latter claimed
had been stolen. SIiller made a sus-
picious movement, a il to draw a re-
volver. when Ables shot him dead
Captain Miller was born in Choctaw
County. Miss. in 1916. and was seven
ty-two years O. age
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
DEATH IN A BURNING BUILDING.
One Man Killed and Several Fatally
wounded in a Ere at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 22-Shortly after 1
o'clock a. m. the wall of the frame and
moulding factory of Strobel q Co, which
was burning, fell, fatally wounding George
Buschkomp, Martin Anderson, an I'M
known bystander and two other tiremea.
The fire started at midnight. The entire
department was called out and battled
bravely but Intellectually with the flames.
Soon after the fire started jerry Bray,
captain of the las company, was carried
down with the falling Of the fifth
floor and burned in the ruins The
loss when the building burned year
or two ago was $4,000. The present
building with its machinery is new and
the stock and material on hand are great
er than ever before, so that the present
loss will exceed that of the former fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

MIssoULA, NJ T., Dec. 22-The Ex-
change Hotel, hree-story frame build
ing, burned to the ground Thurs lay night,
together with a frame building occupied
by Pat Mclaughlin as a saloon. rail
road man named Collins and a friend
of his, name unknown, are supposed to
have perishsd in the flames. Calcined
bones and fragments of human flesh were
found in the ruins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
wants to FInI.h the Canal.

PARIS. Dec 24-Mr. slevin, the inventor
of the dredges used IN ezcavating the bed
of the Panama canal, is expected to arrive
in Paris within a few days 1t is asserted
that the purpose of his visit is the forma-
ton of a new Franco American company
TO complete the canal. The capital Of the
company is to be SOC. 900, 600 francs. and il
is alleged that more than half of that sum
is already pledged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
A sad Gase.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 24-Friday at
North Providence, ia the little village of
Enfield, Pierre La Frenzea, aged years,
while skating on a meadow pond fell into
an air hole. H 8 father Fastening - the
rescue fell into the same hole Both were
drowned. The only witnesses were two
little daughters of the man. Six children
are left orphans, their mother having re-
caufIv Oh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

Publisher Passes Away in Boston
Sketch of His Career.
BosToN, Dec. % Oliver Ditson, the
widely-known writer and publisher of
music, died Friday night, aged a. years,
after fifteen months illness of brain
trouble and paralysis.
[Mr. Ditson was born in Boston, receiving his
education in the city grammar schools. He
learned the art OF printing and served
an apprenticeship in the 'old corner
book store,n at the corner of School
and Washington streets, then kept by
William d. Ticknor. When he 81
years old he became a member OF the firm and
the store was changed to a music store. In
1910 Mr. Ditson became sole proprietor and the
business was then conducted in his name
Since 1857 he has been associated with Mr.
John c. Haynes, under the firm name OF Oliver
Ditson s Co.. at 451 Washington street. Mr.
Ditson was for years identified with the bank
ing interests OF Boston, being for twenty-five
years president of the Continental National
Bank, and was a director of the Boston Safe
Deposit Company and trustee of the Frank
lin Savings Bank. He has been leading
spirit in the Handel and Haydn Society," and
his character through fe has been marked by
continued deeds Of charity and benevolence.
He leaves widow, enc son and one daughter.l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Gone to California to Observe the solar
Eclipse

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24-Prof's. Nipher. Engler
and Pritchett, of the Washington UNIVERSE
~, and Rev. G. N. Charoppin, Of the st.
Louis University. have started for
Norman, Cal, Where they win OBJ
serve the solar eclipse New Years
Day Their instruments, of which
they have complete outfit for observa
tiOns and taking of instantaneous photo
graphic views, have been sent on IN ad-
vance. Norman is near Sacramento and
Is considered one of the best points in the
State for viewing the eclipse. The Har-
ward College observers will be stationed
at Willows about nine miles from Norman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

Rev. LYMAN ABBOTT. although Off
ciating as pastor OF Plymouth Church.
Brooklyn, since June last, has not
been installed. Disagreement among
the committeeman as to the form to be
used Is said 70 be the cause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

two approaches. each about 42j feet long,
the entire length being a little short of
half mile. The officers of the company.
all of V HON have subscribed literally to
the stock, are Seth W. Cobl, Pres
ident; c. G. Rainwater, Vice Presi-
dent. and E. c. Simons, John ID. Perry.
ID. r. Frances, John II. Holmes and
John M. tiilkeson, directors. At present
the heaviest subscriber is John T. Davis,
who has put his name down for $3.50, 900,
and will probably increase it to S259,O0O.
Congressman-elect +. &. Me iringhaus
will probably contribute $4,000, but the
greater part of the North St Louis sub.
scription will not be available, as the pres
ent plans do not contemplate the construc-
tion of a wagon bridge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

SAN Francisco, Dec. "A -AdYices from
China say that in Saigo on November 20
fire destroyed 200 of the 1000 houses in tho
town. including the pOst-ofice and most Of
the temples. The flames had been extin-
guished only half an hour when the river,
swelled by a flood, swept away the en-
bankments, broke bridges and caused
great damage to crol The double vista
ton has caused great misery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

LOWELL Mass, Dec. 24.-Miss Catherine
Teresa McEnery. member of an old and
aristocratic family. has sued John III But
terick. former cashier Of the Wames il
Bank. for $4,000 damages for breach OF
promise, aud 1t is understood that General
b f. Butler Is to be her counsel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
VIII lse Abandoned.

Bradley station, on the Sault Ste.
Marie railway, is to be abandoned and a
depot erected at Heafford junction, five
miles north of Tomahawk. The officials Of
this line give il out authoritatively that
their line will be built from Heafford
junction to Tomahawk and on through,
the coming sprino
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

THE most misery man on the con-
tinent Of America has been discovered
at Clan William. a small settlement
near Winnipeg. His name Is McRse
and he is a Scotch farmer On a re
cent Sunday his wife contributed ten
dollars toward the building fund OF the
Presbyterian church. When McRae
heard OF This he went almost Graz and
going into his harm tried to hang him
se'l, but was rescued. He then at
tempted TO commit suicide by drown
ing but was again rescued Finally
the church officers decided 10 return
the man his money. He IS now happy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

FRANCIS MCGOvERS. of Newark. \.
j.. is ninety years old and is perfectly
sane during the day. but as SOON as
darkness sets in he becomes a maniac
and raves continually The brilliant
glare Of gas or electric lights does not
sbate his mania in the least
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 22.-Within
the last five days six men have heen
killed by locomotives in this ty and
vicinity. Their names are as follows:
David Foster, William Kolb, John kratz,
Michael n. King, William Showalter,
Edward Wilson. With one exception, all
were killed while walking on the track.
All but Foster and Wilson left families.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

The lofty monument erected at
Plymouth. Mass. TO commemorate the
landing o. the Pilgrims, has at last
been completed. 1t was begun in 1859
and has cost something like 500, COO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Both We're KILLED.

Pueblo, Col, Dec. 24-At Cuchares,
on the Denver = Rio Grande road. Satur-
day, Conductor William f. ComstOck aud
Brakeman Henry Borst were turning
brake when the chain broke and both
men were thrown under the cars and in
stantIy killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
death Of . Noted Author.

LONDON, Dec. "a MIR. Laurence Oil
plant. the author, died at the residence Of
Sir Grant Duff, at Twickenham, Sunday
afternoon. HIS end was peaceful and pain
less, though for five months he had sui
fered excruciating pain from the cancer
on the lungs which caused his death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

THE ne harvest this year has been
good The whole crop that practical
" supplies Europe and America and a
great part 81 Asia ) gathered from a
very limited acreage The average
Weld Is $500. 600 pounds. The fig
gardens lie along the valley Of the
Meandcr. especially round the ruins Of
Ephesus. The gathering employs all
the population o. the neighbOring viii
lsges. and the subsequent processes Of
drying. sorting and packing give en-
ploymcnt 10 ali creeds and natiOnsli-
ties. Turks and Christians work to-
gether side BY side.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

BENJAMIN HARRISON will be the
sixteenth President OF the United
States having only one given name.
No man has ever been elected Presi-
dent who parted his name on one
side.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Ierrlhle IragedK.

BBooKLYN, Dec. 24-Henry d. Sehoon-
maker, aged 3 years. a salesman, shot and
fatally wounded his wife Edith, aged ?,
aud then shot himself dead at their resi-
deuce No. - Bond street early Sunday
morning. SHOEMAKER was undoubt lily
insane. The couple seemed to live happily
fouefher
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Two a.raerers Sentenced to Hang.

NEW YoaK. Dec. 2s.-Frederick Carolin,
the wife-murderer. AMI Henry Carlton,
alias Handsome Harry, the murderer OF
Policeman Brennan, were sentenced yes
terday mornin- to be hanged February 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

MISS JULIA RHINELASDER is the lat
est competitor for the honor of being
the richest American spinster. She
possesses millions in New York real
estate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 22-Ernest Kurtz and
his I5-year-old son were found dead in the
woods about three miles from Jackson
port Thursday evening They had gone
out early in the morning to cut cordwood,
and the supposition is that limb fell from
a tree which they were cutting down and
killed both instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Two nov. Drowned wine skating.

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. "a John Frame
and Nicholas Hammond, I9years old, while
skating on the Calumet river. near Ham
mOnd. Ind, Saturday, broke through the
ice and were drowned. Frames body was
recovered, but Hammcnd's was carried
away BIZ the curredt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

ENGLAND pays her colonial Govern
ors big salaries In New Zealand it is
eS7,5OO a year; Bermuda, $4,000;
Jamaica, $50. 900; Feejee Islands. $25,-
600; British Guiana, S25. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
The [. A. X. Enoampment.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 2-The Executive
Committee Of the Grand Army of the Re-
pl blic met here Friday with the citizens
committee On arrangements Tor the en-
campmeut and fixed upon August q for
opening day of the encampment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
A GAINESVILLE Bank swindIed.

The Merchants and Mechanics Bank OF
GAINESVILLE was victimized lately by a
forged check on Barries & Heddles, to-
bacco dealers of that city, for S373 81,
made payable to b. H. Davis The man
who presented the check was stranger,
and had not been in the city since.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

BRUSSELS, Dec. p The fndependefee
Bel0e announces that President and Mrs
Cleveland will visit Europe shortly after
the expiration of Mr. Cleveland's term,
remaining some time in Brussels
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

New YORK, Dec. 24.-The deposit Of
John l. Sullivan. the pugilist, for prize
fight with Jake Kilrain. for 5000 side,
has been covered by Kilrsin's hackers.
The time and place Of the mill are yet 70
be arranged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

The annual catalogue of Harvard
University shows the total number Of
students to be 1899. against l.6l2 last
year. The number Of officers rises to
245, against 22S last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

New ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-Moses Flanders
(colored) was hanged at Plaluem.ae Fri
day for the murder of Coraelius Brown at
Bayou Gcufa August II. dur ng quarrel
over a small debt A large crowd wit
messed the xerution
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN has emerged
from ObscUrity once again This time
he gets his name in the papers by go
ing to barber-shOp in New York and
having his beard-aged thirty years
removed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
RIVER FALLS.

ACCORDING TO a recent decision of
the Missouri Supreme Court municipal
tiles can not regulate the rental price
of telephones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

Charles Kutz an his wife, who lived on
a farm near Little Rock. Ark, were found
dead in their house Thursday. They are
thought to have been murdered and robbed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
Think. nIaine win Go to Germany.

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-The American resi-
dents and soiourners here generally ex-
press satisfaction at TIE report that James
G. Blaine will succeed Mr.. Pendleton as
United States Minister to the German
Court
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

WANTS SHCkNIIIt ; outtt's Ut INHEIIFtEs
LONDON, Dec "a The Earl of Dufferin
in a speech in the House of Lords pointed
out the necessity for friently relations
between England and the United States.
He urged aimmediate appointment OF
successor Lord Sackville West
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

ALB4SY, n. y. Dec. a 80 The boiler
il the Eagle Bridge Hotel a. Eagle Bridge,
y. Y. exploded Saturd " afternoon The
boiler was wrecked. Seven persons were
badly injured, some Of them fatally
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
The Failure Record.

New YoRK. Dec 22-Business failures
during the last seven days number Tor the
United States, 2iS; Canada, IS, total, Sl1;
against 3s last week. ana 290 for the cor
responding week of last year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

George Ross was baptized in the Meth
odist church at Port Townsend, W T., and
fell dead in the pew. Death was caused
b. the bursting Of blood-vessel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

WIcHATA, Kan, Dec 24-Armed bodies
of men are preparing TO take possession Of
Oklahoma territory. It is expected they
viii march 10000 strong from near here
about January &c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27

William r. Badger, manufacturer
builders finish al Boston. has failed. I'm
secured Liabilities, $40, 600; assets nominal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
The Cievelands win visit Europe.

Five prisoners escaped rom the jail at
Port Townsend, W T., by overpowering
tho kaappr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-27
OLIVER DlTSoN DEAD.

The welI-BnOwn Musical Writer and
Publisher Passes Away in Boston
Sketch of His Career,