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Getting the Best Of Matthew Arnold.

From the Philadelphia Times
Apropos Of Matthew Arnold, it seems that
his son Mat had very decided opinions. One
night the boy heard some one say that the
moon was made Of green cheese. Very
quickly he said: II don't believe the moon il
made of green cheese" Don't your" said his
father, why not?" s'Oh," said the vouno
gentleman, Il don't know why, but I don't
Well, for my part" said his father, II have
no respect for people who give opinions for
which they can give no reasons" Young Mat
was very much mortified and went of BY him
self to hide his feelings. The next morning as
bright as possible, he greeted his father with
this: II know now why the moon is not made
of green cheese. found it out in Genesis. y
"Ah, said Matthew Arnold, ST., ''you have the
advantage of me. did not know the subject
was mentioned in Genesis" ''Oh, yes, papa. "
said the boy, there il an account Of the crea-
ton, and the moon was made before there
were any cowsr' So Matthew the younger tri-
umphed over Matthew the older.
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once saw a very amusing incident in Hong
Kong that gave me an insight into the China
mans keen sense of humor. / was simply a
spectator in this case, but the story will bear
chronicling. This was in 1873 | had
finished season at the Theater Royal and by
special invitation gave an exhibition at the
swell Chinese theater, the Pollok. There were
a number of mandarins and rich merchants in
the audience and as l had an interpreter we
got along swimmingly. / had committee on
the stage when did my cabinet trick. One of
the committeeman was very inquisitive. After
each test he insisted upon examining my hands
to see that was securely tied. While he was
bending over, fellow committeeman, a portly
mandarin, took from the chair a tambourine
and hit the stopping celestial a sharp rap on
the head. Then putting the instrument behind
his back he gazed into space with that i'm
pertGrbility of countenance that only China
man can assume. OF course the audience saw
the trick and roared with laughter, but the
poor fellow did not see it. An expression of
unutterable horror spread over his face and
with cry Of terror he rushed from the theater
at ii pace that would have enabled any one to
use his pig tail for a clothes line.
In conclusion let me relate an incident that
occurred last week in Philadelphia, where
was giving exhibitions on mind reading with
Professor and Madam Steen. In one of these
tests a committeeman picks out cards from a
pack that is marked on the backs. Mr. Steen
can tell instantly when he sees the card what
Is chosen. Istand in the center of the audience
blindfOlded. After the card is chosen from
Mr.. Stems form Of question know what card
he has in mind. On this occasion there was
one particularly incrednlons committeeman.
He picked out card. But before he did 40
Mr.. Steen wanted to make an example Of him.
and trusting to his wits to correct me should /
make a mistake. said to him:
Now, sir, want you to pick out card from
this pack, and before you do SO Mr.. Kellar will
tell you what card you will select
Mind you, Mr.. S.een was not touching the
cards, which were spread out, face downward
on the table, and he could choose what he
pleased. don't know why / answered as I
did. 1t was sheer luck, but said promptly
The three of spades" The man selected from
the pack and sure enough he happened to get
that very card. The effect on the audience
was startling and no one was more startled
than myself. KELIAR
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suffer very much from their poverty and cold
if they had not good cheer, warm fires and
Christmas gambols to support them. love to
rejoice their poor hearts at this season and to
see the whole village merry in my great hall.
allow double quantity of malt to my small
every one that calls for it. | have always a
piece OF cold beef and O mince pie upon the
table" Let all who can follow the example of
good Sir Roger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

III. A. SELresox,
TIE WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT.
Has taken possession Of his
MAGNIFICENT NEW STORES AND
WINE VAULTS.
200 and 1902 penna. ave-, cor. 10th st. NV
am perfectly satisfied with the immense sales made
since the Inauguration of the 20 per removal sale
and have made more money than would have done
with hiyher prices I shall, therefore, continue &c
allow the reduction hereafter Estimates cheer
fnIy given TO parties about to purchase supplies foi
the coming season. Orders By maI promptly at
tended to.
PLEASE COMPARE MY PRICES WITH THOSE OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

The International chess tourney, sixty play
ers side, between Canada and the United
States, conducted by correspondence, has been
won by the Americans, the score standing 3l1S
played, but they cannot affect the result.
John W. Brown and Charles ". Henderson,
two thieving colored clerks in the post Office al
Charlotte, NC, who were arrested on Novem-
Der "a last by Post Office Inspectors william B.
smith and William J. Maxwell OF the Washing
ton division, have been sentenced TO a
term of three years al hard labor in the peni-
Tertiary at Columbus, Ohio, and also to pay a
fine Of 800 each.
The Eau Claire, Wis, telephone company
sues the electric light company for running
their wires.
Kansas has freight-car famine.
Henry w. Grady made brief speech, yester-
day standing on Plymouth Rock.
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The Cob den Club Medal for Yale.

The Golden club medal for 1890, which is
annually awarded at Yale, will be given to that
undergraduate who, prior to May 30, 1890,
shall present to Profs. Sumner, Farnam and
Hadley the best thesis on one of the following
subjects: "The History of Silver Since ls7s,"
Employers Liability" "The Doctrine of
Virtual Monopoly" or international Indus
trial Exhibitions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Shaving Mugs latest designs, for 25e-, 35c, soc,
ooe, Use. 81. sl.25. Rand Mirrors Manicure Goods
smokers Sets. Pocket Books, Card Cases. Vases PJs
fourrl Jars, Handsome Pufs and Pun boxes. Celiu-
loid Brushes and Combs, Soap Boxes. Fancy Mhisk
Brooms and Holders, oxdizsd Handle whisk Brooms,
Ceiluloid Handle whsk Brooms. sAchei Powders,
Hsnd-painted SAchet Bags, Chsmois Skins. Colosnas
Toilet Waters all coOrs for Ar; Work. Extracts. and
the Prices are lower than before.
Try bottle of our Toilet Cologne Prices l5o-
25c, Soc. and 81 per bottle
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An Appreciative Youth.
From the Lewiston Journal

II is related Of an old-time Bath school bow
that after the master had given him q good
fogging the youngster said to the teacher in a
melancholy and serious tone Of voice: 81 thank
you, SIR" ''Thank me! What are you thank
ing me for, you young rascai?" replied old
Master milestone. 81 thought you did it for
my good, sir" replied Joshua. The tone, man
ner and the words made the school roar, while
the stern old pejagogue could take no excep-
ton to the retort and had to acknowledge its
Righteousness as well as its wit,
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PRESCRIPTIONS.

Onr prices for prescriptions have been reduced IN
Proportion 10 other Eoods We only the purest
drugs and chemicals from the most reliable manu-
facturers We cheerfully invite careful inspection
OF this department BY physicians.
Don't mistake the place-THE TEMPLE DRUG
sIohE under Masonic Temple corner 9Th aud u sta
dlo-eo F. s. WILLIAMS L co. Proprietora
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A Cold Wave 1000 Miles Wide.

The St. Paul, Minnesota signal observer
states that cold wave one thousand miles
wide is sweeping down from the north. At
points north and northwest Of here the Their
mometer is below zero and the weather is
growing rapidly colder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
CONGRESSMAN in TOWN.
Members Who Have Arrived and Their
Places OF Residence.

Following is list OF members OF Congress in
the city, with their residences:
Vice President Levi P. Morton, 300 Rhode Is
land avenue
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Be sureto
10000 BOTTLES.
WE HAVE ALSO FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Must BE- sold and the prices will sell them
Don't buy until you have seen our soodA
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Must Be Handled With Gloves.
Whene'er the dude In work engages
Ii nearly kills the silly snob
To call his salary Ibis wages"
And name his situation Job"
-Rhiladeillsso Prsss.
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rs THE PLACE
TO BUY HOLIDAY PRESENTS

IN order to close out our cntire stock a. FLUSH
GOODS consisting Of Manicure Sets. Toilet and
shaving Cases. Plush MirrorS and Thermometers
Callenders, Comb and Brush Cases Odar Cases 40,
we will not refuse any reasonable ofer.
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A sEAsoNABLE SENTIMENT,

OF all that has been written concerning
Christmas nothing Ii better than the words Of
good old Sir Roger de Coverly when he says:
81 have often thought IL happens very well
that Christmas should fall out in the middle of
winter. II Ia the most dead uncomfortable
time Of the year, when the poor people would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

II. A. sEL1GsoN,
THE WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT.
4. LOO and LOO Penna ave- NV.
oc16-w6s-tr
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IlADAMS

RADAms
MIcRoBE KILLER
CURES ALL DISEASES
The claim to cure all diseases may at first eisncs
seem very absurd, but after reading our pamphlet
giving history of the Microbe Killer explaining tie
germ theory Of disease, and reading our tesiopiss
which prove conclusvely there disease IL win NOT
cure, the truth of assertion becomes clear No
person suffering from any blood or coutasious
disease should let day without getting aud esd
Ing this Interesting book which will be given away or
mailed free. The gentlemen connected with this COM
peny are well known business of thus city Asents
wanted everywhere. Address
THE VIM. RADAM MIcRoBE KILLER 90.
n2Ssl3t 81 Sixth ave, New York Ctr.
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Written for TIE EVENING STAR
STAGE SURPRISES.
kellar Tells of Tricks That Do Not
Turn Out as Expected.

now coSJURxE Is THwkRrEp BY HIS AUDI
ENcE-woNDERs PRODUCED BY UNFORESEEN
MEASs-How PRESENCE OF MIND OFTEN SAVES
THE MAGICIAN.
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Now Is Tn Tmr

Now Is Tn Tmr
rs. WILLIAMS 4 CO.
pRUaaIsT
rs THE PLACE
TO BUY HOLIDAY pREsFNrS
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Senator's.

Aldrich, n. W., RI. 9l2 10th street.
Alien, J.B., Wash, 1912 Massachusetts, avenue
Allison, VIM. B., Iowa, ll24 vermont avenue.
Barbour, John s., Va. LA street ne.
Bate, w. b., Tenn, Eooitt.
Beck, j. B., KY, LOG p street.
Berry, Jas. H., Ark. Metropolitan
Blackburn, J. c. s., KY, Ebbitt.
Bodgett. X, Nd, National.
Brown, j. E., Ca, National.
caii. W., Fla, i5ss street.
cameron. J. D., Pa, y Lafayette square.
Casey, L. X, Nd, Cnnburn, Columbia road.
C Cha,s, "; E., Nh, It2i street
Coke, Richard, Tex, 5o7 Z street.
Colqutt, A. H., Ca. 2.2s New Jersey ave. sc.
Cuilom, $. NJ, III, 1C,6 Massachusetts ave.
Dawes, Ii. l., Mass, l6;}2 Rhode Island avenue.
Daniel, John W., Va, 100 10th street.
Davis, c. h, Minn., 142S Massachusetts, ave-
Dixon, n. F., RI, Arno.
p9iph; Jos; On n, ore; : lafayette square;
Eustis, Jas. B., La, 176l n street.
FarWell, Chas b: III. shoreham.
Frye, w. p, Mo-, Hamilton.
George, j. L., Miss, 1908 street.
Gibson, X. l., La, 1923 Rhode Island avenue
German, A. p, Md, 1903 X street
Gray, George, Del, Si4 18th street.
Hale, Eugene, Me-, lola Vermont avenue.
Hampton, W., s. C., Metropolitan.
Harris, lsham g., Tenn, I3 Ist street ne.
Hearst, George, CAL, Welcker's.
Higgins, A, Del, 170S Ii street.
Hiscock, Frank, NY, Arlington.
Hoar, George f., Mass, Lafayette square.
ingalls,, John j., Kan, street.
Jones' James r., Ark, 9l5 street.
kenna, John E., w Va, pa A street se.
Manderson, c. F., Neb., 12:s3 18th street.
Mcmillan, j., Men, lila Vermont avenue.
Mcpherson, J. X, n. j., 1904 X street.
Mitchell, j. H., Ore. IVA Connecticut ave.
Moody, &. C., SD, 10 street ne.
Morgan, John T., Ala, 315 AZ street.
Morrill,, j. s., VT, Thomas circle.
Paddock, A. s., Neb., Portland.
Pasco, s., Fla, BOG street.
Payne. Ii. B., Ohio 1122 Vermont avenue.
Pettlgrew, X f., Sd, 100 b street.-the.
Pierce, G. A, Nd, Arlington.
Platt, y. H., Conn.,, Arlington.
Plumb, Z. b., Kan, 81 I4th street.
Pugh, JAS L., Ala, 1888 X street.
Quay, Matthew s., Pa, 1929 street.
Ransom, NJ. W., NC, Metropolitan.
Reagan, John H., TEX, 1902 L street.
Sawyer, Philetus, Wis, l10l Conn. avenue,
Sherman, John, Ohio, 1919 X street.
Spooner, j. C., Wis, 20 LIST street ne.
Squire, W. c., Wash, Arlington.
Stanford, L., Cal, 11Ol X street.
Stewart, w. NJ, New, Shoreham.
Stockbrldge, +. b., Mich, 144O NJ street.
Teller, Henry M, COL, 1887 p street.
Turpie David, Ind, 4 street ne.
Vance, z. b., NC, 1927 Massachusetts avenue.
Vest, Geo. g., Mo-, l2O4 street.
Voorhees,, ID. W., Ind, 1909 n street.
Walthall, Z. c., Miss, liza Rhode Island ave.
Washburn, w. d., Arlington.
Wilson, j. F., Iowa, 623 18th street.
Wilson, L. X, Md, 1904 n street.
WOlcOlt. f. o.. Col. lfIrl
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Inc manner In which Christmas Is celebrated
at the present time seems very poor and mean
in comparison with the olden time observance
Of it. The old English sovereigns set an ex-
ample liz this regard which their successors of
later days would do well to follow. When
Richrd III kept Christmas at Litchfield no en-
iarged the Episcopal palace and daily dined
10000 poor people at his expense, besides
an immense retinue Of mobiles and courtiers
To feed this vast number 1900 oxen were
slaughtered daily, while 200 tuns of wine were
consumed at each days dinner.
One of the most elaborate celebrations of
Christmas that ever took place occurred in the
year 1852, during the reign of Henry Ill The
marriage of the kings daughter, the Princess
Margaret, with Alexander, king of the Scots
took place on that Christmas day. The arch
bishop Of York gave 600 fat oxen and f2, 700
toward the expense. In the year 1913 this same
Henry Ill filled Westminster hall with poor
people aud feasted them royalty at his expense
throughout the whole of Christmas week. On
another Christmas day he caused great num-
Der of cattle to be slaughtered, and throwing
open his palace gates permitted the populace to
enter and allowed each man to carry off as
upon his dagger.
That royal old Blue Beard, Henry VIII, well
understood the noble art of keeping Christmas.
He usually celebrated it at Greenwich and
Richmond with the most elaborate enter
tainments, such as Mosques and tournaments.
The cloth Of gold for one Of these occasions
cost 900.
In the primitive church Christmas day was
preceded by an eve or vigil, and hence our
Christmas eve Of the present time, which in
the associations that cluster around it in its
sports and pastimes, its ancient memories and
even in its devotions has ever been In all ages
second only to Christmas itself.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16
Dots,

The only place for Tanuheuser is at
A. Wilhelm's, All Shiplcy street.
Bergner & Engel Taunhauser sold by
A. Wilhelm, All SLlpley street
Drink Tannhauser, at a. Wilhelm's,
All Shipley street.
Smith American, the leading organ.
only at Robelen's, 7iO MarI,c, street
Pianos of all the good makers, at all
prices on easy monthly laymcn,l.at IL,
L. Robelen's, 10 Market street.
For photographs go to Holland. lie
makes the fincst photographs IN the city,
Ut the very lowest pF.c,s. Gallery, So
Market street.
You will never get better chance
than just now TO buy a good second.
hand piano at bargain. II. r. Gobelen,
40 Market street.
New organs for sS6 and upwards. A
large stock Of secondhand organs M ali
prices and terms. II. L. E6belen, II.
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

1t is calamity of the dircst kind TO
teel that ones physical energies are
falling in the prime of lite-to feel more
nervelesS, more dispirited, weaker every
day. Yet this is the unhappy lot OF
hundreds who surround rs. A source
Of renewed strength which science an
proves, in behalf Of which multitudes of
the debilitated have aud are every day
testifyihg, aud which, in countless in
stances, has built up constitutions 81 ppcd
by weakness and inArmity and long I'M
benefited by other means, surely com
mends itself to all who need a tonic.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is such a
medicine pure, botanic, soothing to
the nerves, promotive of digestion and a
fertilizer OF the blood. Dyspepsia and
nervonsness-the first canse, the
second consequence Of lack of stamina
depart when course of the Bitters
is tried. Ali forms OF inalarial disease.
rheumatism, kidney and bladder
trouble, Constipation and biicasncs,
are annihilated by this standard family
medicine.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

Thoie who take an sgeucy for re!ia-
bic enterprising house learn their bust
ness and stick to it, get on" in the
world. People who have auy idea OF
engaging in Gny canvassing business " in
do well to write George stlnson Il Co
Portland, Maine-The grea. prt aud
general publishers. They ole. the most
exceptional advantages TO those who are
sufficiently enterprising to he willing to
make push In order TO better their con.
dition. IL costs nothing to try. W0.
men make successful canvassers as well ns
men. Full particulars will be sent Il
those who address the firm; their III.
address Is gIveh above,
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

bIr. Randall's bill to repeal the TO.
bacco tax should, but we no not sup.
pose that 1t will, be passed before the
present Congress sdjoulns. This bill
provides for the abolition of all taxes
on tobacco, and ii it Is adopted will
reduce the revenue about TWENTY-FIVE
million dollars, which at present ia
taken directly from the pockets Of the
people. This is one of the taxes that
was laid at time when the Govern.
ment needed money to prosecute the
war for the suppression of the rebel.
lion, ard as that necessity no longer
exists, the tax should be repealed.
Tobacco has, within few wears
become one of the staple products of
Pennsylvania, and there is no good
reason why 1t should not BIS cultivated
more extensively in this State. Il ia
manufactured for smoking and chew
ing purposes and into segars, IN manu-.
factories scattered all over the country.
which furnish employment to many
thousand people, consequently It Is a
home industry that should not be op
pressed by q needless tax.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

nently injured, and also that It was
through the negligence OF the city's
officials that he was injured. Fifteen
thousand dollars was the amount
claimed by his attorney, but the jury,
after carefally listening 10 the lesti-
mony Of witness on both sides, decided
that he was entitled to one third of
this amount. Therefore, 1t will be
better to pay this and be done with
this case. 1t might also be the part of
wisdom TO compromise the other five
or six cases that are pending against
the city If 1t is possible TO do so.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

There probably never was United
States Senator elected in any State OF the
Union, within the recollection of the
present generation, that has caused more
real satisfaction TO the people OF the
whole Union than that of Senator Hig-
gins. He has already had live public re-
ceptions rendered him, all of which he
has modestly accepted His frat was
rendered by the Young Mems Republican
Club OF Wilmington; his second by adj
mirlng friends of Philadelphia; his third
by the Republican members of the Legis-
lature and the Republican Club OF Dover;
his fourth by the Republicans OF Milford,
aud his last by the leading Republicans
OF Philadelphia, at the Union League
rooms. But this docs not end them. he
is soon 10 be received and honored by the
Republicans of Smyrna, and not without
honor in bis native hupdred, the Repuh.
licans Of Red Lion are preparing to show
their appreciation Of the boy that stepped
out from between the handles of the
plow, graduated from Delaware aud Yale
Colleges, and from the Harvard Law
School, u" d now comes back to them, the
first Republican United States eenator
elected from Delaware.
The Republicans of Red Lion, the
Republicans of Delaware, the Re
publieans Of the United States have
abundant cause for rejoicing over Senator
Higgins election. 1t was more than an
ordinary election. The Senate of the
United States was locked, requiring the
vote Of the Vice President 10 unlock IL
whenever tie would occur The cleo
ton of Senator Higgins breaks the lock
and makes the Senate safoly Republican.
There is no Uncertain quality about SeDa-
tor Higgins. Frank, open and honest,
his Republican principles cannot be
doubted, and yet he is tolerant and con-
sentative. Senator Higgins will never be
counted in the doubtful columns. All
know where to find him-alwsys on the
side OF principle aud high character,
never mawkish or sentimental, fluent In
speech, original in thousht, courteous In
debate, be is the peer at the start of any
member IN the Seuate. A golden oppor-
tuuity has come TO MIR. Higgins and the
possibilities OF the future cannot fail to
unfold richly. 1t is not surprising that
Senator Higgins is toasted and liouiZed
as bis election has determined the future
political status Of Delaware, has Unlocked
tied Senate and broken the solid South.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

The Delaware City correspondent TO
the Middlelown Transcript rays: We
understand that Mr.. John Whey. OF
Polktown, is making an effort to start
what he calls personal bank, for the
purpose OF raising mortgages, shaving
paper, ETC., for the people OF his Iuce. lie
has made proposition to Mr.. Peter
Iyndall, real estate owner in PollStown,
with q bank account, whose interest he Is
trying to enlist rs a financial hacker.
from what We can learn there are some
Wilmington parties interested 10 the
scheme, though Mr.. Whey will be general
hnancier and president Of the institution,
1t is proposed to open offices III the Whey
building.
Daily Republican., 1889-02-16

"A petition is now In circulation ask
ing Governor Biggs TO grant pardon
20 Francis Mccoy, generally known as
s'big Frank" He was convicted In
December, 1873, of an attempt to rob
the Delaware Bank, and sentenced to
pay the costs oil prosecution, a fine, be
imprisoned ten years, commencing the
DAY OF his sentence and ending In De-
cember, 1883. In addition TO this he
was pillorled and whipped with forty
lashes. In February OF 1874 he made
his escape, but was recaptuIed in a
few days. Shortly afterwards he again
escaped, and was cgaln captured, but
finally made his escape and remained
OF liberty for several years, the greater
part OF which time he was in New
York city, making an honest living.
Inspector Byrnes, for reasons best
known to himself, arrested him and
notified the authorities of this State
that he was held, subject to their
orders, and there was no other course
left but to send for him. This was
some four years ago, since which time
he has been in New Castle jail, and
this time, with that which he had
already served, makes an imprison-
ment of nearly six years.
He is now physical wreck, and as
there is no doubt but he has thoroughly
reformed, it seems to us that the ends
OF Justice have been answered. and
that his Case is one eminently desery.
ing Of executive clemency. Frank is
now but semblance OF his former
self, and no one would for a moment
suppose that the pale, quiet man, who
bears every evidence Of being a victim
OF the fell destroyer consumption, was
at one time one of the most noted and
experienced bank burglars of this age,
Under the circumstances 1t seems thai
1t would be an act of charity and hu
manity to release him, and we have nc
doubt that when the facts are fully un.
derstood there will be numbers who
will willingly sign his petition.