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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Admiral POrter's COurtship.

An interesting incident is told OF
Admiral Porter's courtship, when a
midshipman on board the flagship of
Commodore Patterson in the Mediter-
ranean station. 1t was well under
stood by the comrades of young Porter
in the steerage mess that he was in
love with the charming daughter of
the Commodore, who had his family
on board
The old Commodore didn't like such
attentions. He gave directions to the
orderly always stationed at his cabin
door never to permit Midshipman Por-
ser to enter the cabin without his spe-
cial permission.
Young Porter, however, managed to
continue his visits to his fair one. One
bright evening in the moonlight, the
ship gliding along under full sail in q
smooth sea, the old Commodore, rous-
ing up from an after-dinner nap, dis
covered young Porter and his sweet
heart behind one of the windows of the
stern ports.
young man." thundered the Com
modore, how did you enter this cab
in?" The young midshipman replied :
"The orderly is not to blame. I came
over the mizzen chains and through
the quarter galley window"
Midshipman Porter, through the
balance of the cruise was regularly
admitted to visit the cabin, and on the
ships arrival home the marriage oc-
CURED.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Great Feats Of Memory.

Idiots have been known whose memory
for names and words was so retentive
that they could repeat sermon verbatim,
and indicate where the preacher blew his
nose and coughed while delivering it.
Cardinal Mezzofanti, the linguist, who
is said to have known Il hundred Ian
guages, declared that he never forgot a
word he once learned, To a friend who
had congratulated Leyden on his remark4
able memory, he replied that he often
found it source Of great inconvenience.
On the friend expressing surprise, he ex-
planned that he often wished to recollect
a particular expression in something he
had read, but could not do it until he had
repeated the whole passage from the be-
ginning to the expression he desired to-
recall.
An English clergyman mentions a man
who could remember the day of the bur-
ial of every person who had died in the
parish during thirty-fve years, and could
also repeat the name and age of each de-
ceased person, and the names of the
mourners at the funeral, but so weak was
he intellectually that he could not be
trusted to feed himself.
DR.. Moffat, the distinguished African
missionary and father-in-law of DIR. Liv-
ingstone, once preached long sermon to
crowd of colored men. Shortly after
he had finished, he saw number of col
ored men gather about simple-minded
young savage. He went to them, and
discovered that the savage was preaching
his sermon over again. Not only was he
reproducing the precise words, but imi-
tating the manner and gestures of the
white preacher Yankee BJade.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Washingt0n's Namesakes.

"Down to the latest syllable of re-
corded time" exclaimed the orator at
the centennial celebration, waxing fer
vent, "the people of America will honor
his memory Who is not proud 70 bear
the name of George Washington, and
grateful to the parents that conferred
it upon him? 1 WONDER" he continued,
looking around him with flashing eyes,
chow many of George Washington's
namesakes there are in this vast assem-
bly,. Will those whose privilege it is
to bear that honored name please rise
to their feet?"
Sixty-seven men and boys rose up.
will those of you who cannot tell q
ie," said the editor of the village pa
per, notebook in hand, "please remain
standing while I count?"
And sixty-seven men and boys at
once sat down. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Wo should suspect some danger near
Where we possess delight.

NHere VIC possess ueilgnU
In other words, manage to keep miserable
I'll the time The old song sung at the pianos
quarter of a century ago was right: "Kind
Words Can Never Die" Such kind words
have their nests in kind hearts, and when
hey are hatched out and take wing they cir
lie round in flights that never cease, and
portsman's gun cannot shoot them, and
'torms cannot ruffie their wings, and when
hey cease fight in these lower skies of earth
hey sweep around amid the higher attitudes
,f heaven.
Oh, what glorious state of things to have
ihe friendship of God! Why, we could afford
% have all the world against us and all other
worlds against us If we had God for us. He
could in minute blot out this universe and
u another minute make a better universe. I
have no idea that God tried hard when He
made all things. The most brilliant thing
known to us is light, and for the creation Of
that He only used word of command As
,ut of flint the frontiersman strikes spark,
10 out of one word God struck the MONDAY
Iun. For the making of the present universe
do not read that God lifted so much as a
anger. The Bible frequently speaks of
Sods hand, and Gods arm, and Gods
shoulder, and Gods foot; then sup
pose He should put hand and arm and
shoulder and foot to utmost tension, what
could He not make? That God, Of such
demonstrated and undemonstrated strength,
you may have for your present and everlast-
ing friend. But a stately and reticent friend,
hard to get at but as approachable as a
country mansion on a summer day VIXEN all
the doors and windows are wide open
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
BILL NYE ON ZOOLOGY.
WILLIAM, THE HUMORIsT, CAFES AT
THE ANIMALS.

He Thinks tho Elephant should Shorten
His Suspenders-Why the kangaroo Car
rIes His Yitals in the Base of His System
The Pungent Black Bear.
1t is indeed great delight to the busy
truck driver and other BRAIN workers OF
New York. on a quiet Sabbath afternoon. to
stroll about our great free menagerie and
congress OF living wonders near the Sixty
fourth street and Fifth avenue entrance to
Central Park, writes Bill Nye in the Chicago
Herald. Here the great waves of civili-
zation along the celebrated avenue break
upon the shores Of an artificial wilderness
A few PAGES from the wealth and refinement
of the great thoroughfare the great gray
rocks and spreading elms of the primeval
forest extend themselves, as one may say.
while the roar Of the Filth avenue stage and
the rattle ofthe silver harness and the trap
pings OF swollen prosperity mingle with the
sweet song OF the paroket and the low plunk
of the hippopotamus.
Here the worn husbandman and stock
grower from Wall street may be discovered
on quiet afternoon engaged in keeping of
the grass. Here you may see the weary and
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11

In DR.. B. w. Richardson's lethal
chamber, in London, 100, ZOO homeless
logs have been put to death painless
y, with five affected with rabies. A
lethal muzzle for dogs has been con.
,tructed, to be used in the streets by
the police, and also similar muzzle
for horses.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Took the Anchor for a Pickaxe.

Policeman Ito newly arrived emigrant.
who has been standing for an hour in
above position)-"Come, move on, now '''
"Not q shtep'll move till see the
size of the man that handles that pickup
--L;fc.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11
Noted Illinois Politician.

John R. Thomas, of Metropolis, H.,
was born at Mount Vernon, Jefferson
County, Illinois, October IL, 1916, and.
received a common-school education.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-07-11

The Silk Culture Association bought
$500 pounds of cocoons last year, which,
is not very big return upon the Govern
ment's S5o00-yearly investment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
The Fruit of Violence.

In DO case is the folly of violence in med-
cation more conspicuousy shown by its fruit
cessive purgation. The stomach and bowels
are hrst painfully griped, then the latter is
cOpiously, suddenly and repeatedly evacuated
This is far beN ond the necessities of the case
most unnatural, excessively facilitating. The
organs are incapacita'ed from resuming their
function with normal N Iteration. An astrin-
gent is resorted to which reduces them to
their former condition of inactiOn. TO this
mOnstrOus and harmful absurdity, Hostetter's
Stomach Ritter's is the happy alternative. II
relaXes gently, naturally, sufficiently, it d.
verts bile from the blood into its proper chan
mel. it insures healthful digestion and COM
plete assimilation. II is a complete defense
against malaria and cOnquers rheumatism,
neuralgia nervousness, kidney 0nd bladder
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neiGhbors
talking aboutit You may yourself be one of
the many who know fro personal expert
ence just how good thug it is. If you have
ever tried it, you are one of its staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing about it
is, that when once Pgiven a trial, DR.. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds place in the
house. If you have never used ii and should
be afflicted with cough, cmld or any Throat
Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at once
md give it fair trial. 1t is guaranteed every
lime, or money refunded. Trial bottles free at
)reiss, Thompson II Co.'S. 30
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
Notice to the Public,

N't'-H is hereby given that r. w.
Roge,. ias no authority to draw
drafts, OF collect any money, nor con-
ira # any debts for the firm of ROGERS
& 20.
II. B. JOHNSON,
11-5-tf Secretary and Treasurer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
Books--Books.

BookS--BookS
Just received new supply of Lew
Wallace's famous book
BEN HUR,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of laxative and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use, so that it is the best family rem
edy known and every family should
lave bottle. (S)-4-19-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
To Fair Visitors

Only $34 will buy handsome Plush
Parlor suit, beautifully trimmed, SOL
id Walnut Frames. At The Old Re-
liable Furniture House of Reinhold
Becker, No. 10 and q West Commerce
street,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
To Fair Visitors.

The old reliable Furniture house
of Reinhold Becker 10 and q Yves
Commerce street has Ito parlor suites
on hand and coming and will sell
plush suites, 6 or pieces, during the
Fairweek for $34 and upwards to
make room for others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
DR.. VIM. M, WiIke,

With sixteen years practice in Chi
cago, has permanently located in San
Antonio. He treats diseases of women
exclusively. Office and residence, 407
Avenue E, corner Fourth. Office
hours, ! to D.. m. 10-22l m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
AGENTS WANTED.

az For Club Rates, or any further informs-
ton desired, write legibly to the undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More rapid re.
enclosing an Envelope bearing your full
Cd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
and

SENGMEs' SERVICE AFLOAT.
1l:4:tf MIC TENGG.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
D. Ouasso the Southern Tailor.

Has now received a fine stock of
fall and winter goods, and with first
class workmen will turn out only the
best work at reasonable prices; POI
Commerce street 10-1l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
Ewes Tested

by Kings optometer and spectacles
to suit. Watches, Clocks, Silverware
and Jewelry to please everybody.
Also, watches and Jew elry repaired;
all at lowest figures. OTTO BLUMEN
THALL'S, "a Commerce 81. 10 30-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
LIGHT FLASHES.

Largest stock in Texas to select
from, and prices lower than you ever
heard OF. w. Hannig is positively
closing out. Oil If
Snake rings in platinum and
gold, puzzlr rings ID silver, twisted
gold wire rings, the very latest; an
elegant selection now III stock. BELL
Bros, 2Sl Commerce street.
Maverick Oank pays interest Oh
deposits 6-27-6m
Thee. ArUzl will furnish the best
music for picnlcs, balls. weddings.
Leave orders al 309 Acequia street
I'll Inn
We have lots of new goods, Fine
gold pins, platinum and gold cuff
buttons ana lockets for gents and
aides wear BELL RROS, established
1852.
For Rent-17 acres improved in
city, also Staffel Hotel at Boerne.
Inquire of l.. q. Grothaus, 10 Soledad
street. 1870 l m
New line gents underwear and
hosiery just received. Undoubtedly
the best goods at lowest prices at II.
Harms, Opera mouse building. 2l-tf
NOTHING like having a tropical
imagination The Laredo Gate City
man on Wednesday afternoon wrote
i'm his editorial sanctum as follows:
yesterday at II o'clock, Porfirio
Diaz the most enlightened, progress
i've, and able p' esident Mexico ever
had, touched an electric button at the
capitol of Mexico and set agOing the
machinery department at the Inter
national Exposition which opened
that hour in SanAntoniO. Texas"
The Gate City man was in a vision
and saw the promise of what Was t"
be. All right now but the weather
clerk got ahead of his excellency
about two days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09

OFFICE OF Purchasing ANDDEPOT, C.S
San Antonio, Texas, November 5th, 1889.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, subject to
the usual conditions, will be received at
this office until IL o'clock noon, on NOvem.
Der 10th, 1889, for furnishing, at San Anton
10, Texas, on November 18th, 1882, the fol,
pounds of corn meal, in sacks; 81, 200 pounds
of potatoes, in sacks; Il, 800 pounds of pota-
toes, in barrels; $500 pounds of onions, in
sacks; 1900 pounds of onions, in barrels.
Bidders must state the place of production
or manufacture, and preference will be Civ
en- h. art cles OfdOmestic production or man
ufacture, conditions of quality and price be-
ing equal. Blank proposals and further i'm
formation can be had on application to this
office. No proposals will be considered un-
less accompanied by samples of the articles
bid Tor. CHAs. p. EAGAN, Capt. and G. J
U. S. A, Chief G, S. 1861
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09

Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma.
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans and the
Tickets are signed by the President Of an
Institution, whose chartered rights are recog-
nized in the highest Courts; therefore, beware
nf any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of a ticket ISSUED BY US in
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than Dollar is a swindle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09
To Our Patrons.

Our customers will be cared for.
both restaurant and confectionery, al
the opera house establishment.
Lift HARNIsCH & BAER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-09

By ordinary letter, containing Money
New York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22
Happy Homes

Here's a health 10 the wives and IN" ~ Their
VINO ST. III cur hou>eh lids TODAY.
Who are glad when they brighten for ,thef~
The hours that 20 drifting away
Nav their eyes keep the light II the GA Ines
Their haa, L hold the fullneSs OF bliss
That hani>hes shadows AID sadness.
And what need ". ASK more than this.
But-how can this happiness te Kent
that shall protect tloSa We love, thoS,' " III
make II Heaven of the Home. from the ray
l>heS OF disease that IS often worse than death.
that Is, IN tact. a lingering death Iii,
question is easily answered.: pr Plrrces IA
,oIIte Pre>crlption-the standard remeiv FL
all those peculiar diseases t. which wnulrt
are SUBJECTS what must he relied on I,
preserve the health Of wives AMI mothor-
1t prercntS th.~. diseases, and ii crrf> then,
II i a blessing - women ani therefore .
national blessing. herauSt II gives health I,
n j" about whom the happiness OF nom.
centefS, and the strength Of a nation is III II
happy homes.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

What will Browns Iron Bitters Cure, I:
will cure dyspepsia. indigestion. Weakness
malaria, rheumatism and al similar diseases
Its wonderful curative power is simply be>
cause il purifss the blood, thus beginning al
the foundation. and by building up the >vs-
TEN drives ou. all disease. For the peculiar
troubles 70 vtlch allies are suhlAct K Is III
valuable. /. i the only preparation q iron
tina. dos not color the teeth or Cause bead
ach.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

vet ~ - @Hf. aus -Ft tnt , hr~f
fat.rt va TIM IS .ft.q tE. + sh4~. ~ :
drluE tests WI
Man aft-saall1 IN by le>u- i, .rfj n,s
IN Gel aai eta p"5' l.. "a s., hv Il. -
.erh'.eh - ,sEal@tte ia, 'a~r words
Uat.4isi Na> h1- ram. AMI * nes stand, ~
faftL
oItr'st'au the Gil whom wa serve & j
81 ~ei.'t.' that ,a grs~} esu {. atiait. y .a.
ara - tnfinlte lat ft -s-.i ear T.. .t3rI -
'>h"i IN IT,, IL max. hap. s.. ari -. i
~ th' les htlrv. IL shows ST fag T. :h~
I'M. ana N"' remains tulI - Hl@ r'y.
pom n1e lies a lur.l.n whlea / ann >f.t.
upon any ether human Il, at.r, 49, hur..g
q dutie> ngf',i words unS}sA I. ~ >,.-,n
N.t"r' = ai fH'l,lv no ~ IL r~.a*.g r-rf.
neglected. at gt, 81 -,
Hl.H-hf> enc tt'r ii ~ arr ,s.r
npI"arnt.a - fash t. Wa, thr, neit Hr !.
admitted lnfathe tear. II talent, e4,rapay
q AFFECT an> m mv~clf. or N Others rsn..l
Win. II llShf within TUNED L. ia, h4
>i+aAS inc conscience. - >f,-k> or has
spoken. tie con>.Ia nee Of each. nan -an3
woman = N3Htj-e.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22
There are - miles u shelves III the British
Museum reading rpe-n

Just think II X $I4n.- made n ore NJ. ek
Ky an agent representing = F Fohns5n &
Go OF Pirhnond. "a. AMI they hayc had
many more parties travelling for them who
dill eqslly well. some a goa deal better. II
you need employment It would De a good
thing l. ST down and write them IA Inc "a
Cnce.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22
Oregon. The Fin ct FnymeIs.

Mild. equable climate, certain ard abundant
crops. Ee>t fruit, grain, grass and stock conn
trylnthe world Full I1f,rnetlun free. n!
dress Oregon I'm lgrat II Board, Portland, Or.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

THE Mothers Friend, used before ~ernfin-
ment, lessons pam and make, later com
parativelv easy. Sold By all druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

"Our Own FvaTfsN is is the af~actionate
way in which New Workers refer t. their
Senior Senator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22
Sefc;tss What ara o,r ra-,,., w.. -

some heavenly cornna- = Rad 80 -
ana =. III si1n Inns !, -he 49, ! -.
5rSrIa4rahla .D1 ! - C
wra1rs-I TIA ~ J, q So - =.
,fs5flt - = . n :. " -
Ana xru W. 49,
ANYTHING 50 pure : +ha xrow -
D.
bs14l.ul - ~ $40" bde You oroQEht 4
"a. ~ Ia IL" go p-t 4 up2I tae stbt"
= +. - t.u -'1l1 "a lLsFe W.
= >7i!n-I' a rA7 r2tt"il, and every drop o.
ira SD" VA! 80 lAe7i. ana You found
ina the sn9" tank had gathered up the
lnt>lfatF y the heid ana tnat stf.
a. vas no N - "a-f~lA. ara - seE J.
- :. - Il 7ilLTi up AAtSe c~1iasts
ana col:raf ~oLo Win others. and WITH thee
~. ae.@.iipe = "asi ~ lie s1h@ -
III abT9rlan 1''' l llr NV u :, "a G nnIa -
"&.4 away q el1gi@ siam u an Immortal
s0o
Eat | hear >one one say | Will try some
ftln1 letter tflan that. / Will Try the force
af e good resolution. That VIII be mora
rGn--nt. more c~al1-r.c. more extirpatng.
more clsenelns The snow water has failei.
and. n5w viii try the a!ktIi ri the GOOD
strong i. solution Nv dear brother. have
Won euS idea that a resolution ahol1t
the futl1r.. via Il1ujdat. the nasts SIN
pa.- owed You FIVE Thousand dallsrs
end | should come 70 Won tomorrow AMI
t-r-. itntra. ,rd e~.x g..
and -har a. ba 49, - -
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

First broker-"They say Old Hutch l. Il
small eater
Second hroker-"Maybe 50, but be is a big
gobbler.'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

Or. Pierce'S Pellets, or Anti bilious Gran
lies. III walls, p cents. one a dose. Druggist
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

The last census Of indls indicates a pcpula
ton OF t.. 49,. 900. There are SIX rullllor
more males than females.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

II love lies dreaming, can he tell the trpt
when he iseweke:
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

Senator koornn~, If indIans, i known a
the "IaIL Sycarnore II the Wabash
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

During 1888 there were 71So miles OF
main track OF new railways built IN this
country and at the same time the stock OF
old roads declined n vslue TO the extent
Of ever 500. 600. 600.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22

Cure when same is
Age b. the Teeth.
Different Parts II
70 Shoe Property.
hundreds ri others
ought 10 nc in the
man and bov who
nav have o~c aston.
al animals, the
liable tobere
the lack OF them
Of dollars. Al Of
much other inform
l~iorscrncn can be
ing our IbPage
Book, which I'VE will
on receipt Of only
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-06-22
Torpid f.Ter

The Lady Guide Association in London
proyin. TO he a success.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-31

again in the legislature continuously from
1871 till his death. It may be said that he
was twice speaker of the Illinois house OF rep
resentatives, but whether he was rightfuliy
so the second time was long matter OF con
troversy, and this it was that gave MT
Haines a national fame.
The two parties were a tie in the legisa-
ture and Mr.. Haines an unknown quantity;
ne organized party for himself, and when
expostulated with, replied; Gentlemen,
have always admired the English system by
which the speaker must go with the majority
now if the Democrats will elect me, will be
with them and make a majority" and they
had to do it. The result was a contest pro
lonced till one Democratic member died, the
Republicans secured his successor, and Sc
Gen. Logan was chosen United States soma
tor. Many anecdotes are told Of the amusing
ways in which he often threw the house into
confusion, but no matter how absurd his con-
duct seemed at the time, it always turned out
that he had one object In view, and he nearly
always accomplished it, the opposition being
thrown Off their guard by what they regard
ed as his buifoonry. He was peculiarly vlg-
liant in guarding the interests OF his CON
stituents. One Of his peculiarities was that
, he would never tell his age; but as he often
told of himself and brother walking from
Detroit to Chicago when he was but Il years
old, it is assumed that he was born in 1872 or
1923.