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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06

Following are the entries for the Lexington
races to-day as furnished by the Palais Royal
baseball and turf poolroom:
First Race-Mile. Mary Mac, Lady Jones'
Ballyhoe, First Lap. 81; Portuguese, Outlook,
Paisade 99i Sallie Byrnes. 1G2; Catalpa, ia;
Duke Highlands, lis.
Second race-Selling. mile and seventy yards.
Labrador, So; Silver King, %; Brookful, IG9;
Spectator, liz; Castaway, lis.
Third race istillers stakes. mile and quar-
ter. Meadowbrook, 81; Bettina, los; Leiderkranz,
III; Famine, I13, HuntFess, III.
Fourth race-Maiden colts, nine sixteenths.
Little Phil, Jack Star, Sir Planet, Harvey
Smith. 1l3.
Fifth race-Maiden FLIES, four furlongs. Early
Bird, Penny Royal, Peola, Emma Fields, ITO.
Weather cloudy; track muddy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Mexico Celebrates Her Freedom.

Special to the Gazette.
LAREDO, Tex, May 5.-The celebra-
ton of the 9Th of May, the twenty
eigth anniversary of the victory of the
Mexicans over the French under Maxi
milan at Turreton, is being celebrated
tonight in an imposing manner, at Nu-
evo Laredo, across the Rio Grande from
this point. The main plaza is decorated
with evergreens, flowers, etc. and hung
with Chinese lanterns and lighted by
electricity, the lights of which are hung
in festoons and life-lIke figures all
around the square. Splendid fireworks
have been provided and splendid mil
itary and civil parade occurred this
afternoon about shutdown.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Ioni.rille Labor Troubles.

L.oUrsvIrLR, Ky, May 5--The striking car
penters were joined to-day by the plasterers in
their demands for advanced pay and shorter
hours The result is more serious on account of
construction. Builders stand hrm and the strgg-
Gle may be prolonged It is expected than non
nnion, men will be put in at number Of places
and when this IL done the bricklayers will join
he str
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Republloan. Hope to Down Grain.

Special 70 the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO. TEX. May ga mass
meeting of Republicans of Cameron
county was held at Brownsville to-day
and Hon. R. B. Renfro, collector of the
port of Brazos Santiago, was enthusiast
tically endorsed for congress from the
Seventh district to oppose Hon. W. H.
Grain. The Republicans of that district
are beginning to fight and confidently
expect to defeat Mr.. Grain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
elizabeth Races.

ELIZABETH, N. j., May The track was very
heavy to-day. but the attendance was good and
betting lively.
First race-Five furlongs. Fitz Roy woni
Gloster, second; GIenmound, third. Time, 1905.
won; King Crab second Belwood, third. Time,
2:O03i,
Third receive furlongs. Lemon Blossom
won; Shot-over, second; Vevay, third. Time,
1909.
Fourth race-Half mile. Lord Harry won;
Kittie B, second; Cascade, third. Time. "a.
Morse, second; Major DAILY, third. Time, las.
Sixth race-Mile and furlong. Royal Garter
won; Admiral, second; Rudolph, third. Time,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
VOTE FOR A GRANITE DAM.

An Election Held at AustIn-A 81, 100000 Dam.
Farmers Alliance Matters
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN. TEX, May SAN election was held
here to-day for the taxpayers OF the city to de-
eide whether Austin should undertake the
building of granite dam sixty feet high across
the Colorado river, thus securing 1900 horse
power at cost OF 81 500, coo. Only the property
owners voted, and by the Australian system.
There were 1860 cast for the dam and only fifty
three against il. There is great enthusiasm
J. There appears to be some trouble among the
farmers Alliance people. Persons prominently
connected with the order asserted here to-day
that the farmers have been swindled out of
81, 600 GOO. suit has been prepared with intent
TO involve certain parties crimfnally as well as
civil, and lawyer employed in me case leaves
for Dallas Tomorrow TO carry out Its purpose.
1t was limited by persons connected with the
Alliance that tha object is to seize one certain
valable property belonging to the Alliance be-
fore certain other parties can get away with.
The correspondent simply states what ne hae
heard and Tor what IL is worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
moods at clifton.
suecial to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
CLIFTON, TEX. May 5.-The climax
ing rain of the season, thus far, fell here
last night. 1t wss attended with con-
siderable hail, doing some damage to
fruit. Trans have been held up a few
miles below here since early this morn
ing on account OF washouts in the road.
The 10 'clook passenger brought an ex-
ira working crew, and the track will
soon be in order again.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06

went out on a strike to-day for eight
hours. Not over 900 men are Involved
in the strike. The contractors declare it
is their intention to employ nom union
men.
The city council to-day ordered an
election on May 81 for the issuance of
$3.50, 200 bonds for building additional
school houses and for other public, psr-
poses
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
The Senate Adjourps.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The senate met
and the formal announcement of Mr..
Beck's death was made by Mr.. Black
burn. Resolutions were adopted for the
appointment of a committee to superin-
tend the funeral at the senate chamber
journed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
A Fight Declared nn.

New ORLEANS, La. May 5.-The Bowen
Meyer fight is off. Meyer claims he has been
sick and desired to postpone the event for two
weeks. Bowen, who has been training for eight
wees, and is now in the prime condition, would
not consent to postponement. There being no
forfeit up, Meyer has declared the fight of so
far as he is concerned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
walkinr Prom vEaha.h . rr,sop.

LAMAR, Co.., May S.-J. 8. Hartman, who is
trying to walk from Wabash, Ind, to San Fran
cisco within sixty-ve days on a wager of SO. OOO
arrived here st o. clock this evening. He
IS now I49S miles from starting point.
800 miles ahead of scheduled time
Since his last rest at Dodge City he has covered
IN day and a half $50 mfles His average has
been about seventy miles in twenty-four hours.
This Is his halfway point and he is awaiting
orders
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Houston in holiday Attire.

Special to the Gazette. -
HoUsrcE, Tx, May 5.-The bankers
and drumnaers are assembling here in -
to attend their annual conventions Whi'. q
be held here this week. The editors IN. 20
ers conventions viii begin business q ~
and the T. P. A. on Wednesday. fns.~rf
gaily decorsted ana an elaborate Rfosllsess;
enjoyment win be interpreted wiqa tne ~ !
Sc saion. The yolksfest begins ufs'''
the day VIII be general holiday s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Twentv Thou,and R,flemen.

RoME, May 5.-The international rife con-
tests were opened here to-day. King Humbert,
Queen Marguerite and all the members Of the
Italian cabinet were present at the opening GER
emonies. The Italian provinces are repre-
scented by 20, 200 rihemen. The shooting was
opened by the king, who fred the FIRST five shots.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
a sr,.,sh schooner wreel,ed

New Yosx. May 5.--The steamship Helvetia
Of the National line, which arrived from Liver
pool to-day, eolIlded with and totally wrecked
the British schooner Bramha1l. The crew Of
the Bramhall were all taken of and landed here
The disaster occurred on Tompkiasville, L. I.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
Reio,eIpe At corpus chri.ti.
specisl TO the Gazette.

CoRPUs CHRISTI, Tax, May 5.-The
news OF the passage of the Arkansas Pass
bill was received here with delight.
Citizens express the hope that the coast
will soon have tbree harbors, Arkansas,
nouth Of the Brazos and ,Galreston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06

LOUISVILLE. EY.. May s.-Ths National As
ISOLATION of machinists met here to-day. Dele
gates from twenty-eisht states we're present
They were welcomed in an address BY the presi-
dent Of tbs council. The work to-day was hear
ing committees reports and other routine bnsi-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06

rain and hail, struck the town :.
hart, county seat OF Caldweu Log.
this morning. Small out-hou ~
FENCES, awnings, etc., were dsposs'ci
in great number. No person a. Vosas;
is known, was seriously iniursl i 'a' q
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
ANNUAL MEETING.
Officers of the Chicago, Santa Fe and California
Road Meeting in Chicago.

OulcefS OF tue CnIcHSO, Sdntt re anu NaIilornld
Road Meeting in Chicago.
CHICAGO, H., May 5.-The annual meeting of
the Chicago, Santa Fe and California railroad
company was held here this morning. The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad COM
pany has leased the Chicago, Santa Fe and Cali
fornia, and consequently the only business nee
essary was the election Of officers, and the
choice of three directors to fill vacancies were
re- elected, as were all of the old officers. The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
company in Chicago, owning terminals here, met
subsequently to above meeting. All the old di-
rectors and officers were reelected with the ex-
ception Of Charles E. Towne, whose place as re-
firing director was taken by A. A. Sprague. The
annual meeting of the Atchison system will be
held at Topeka Thursday. The fact Of Vice
President Goddard being reelected to Office in
the above company efectually disposes of the
rumor Of his resignation.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
a nnlnl. Treasurcr Yrnnstsr.

HARRIsEuRo. Pa, May 5.-Henry K. Boyer
xasj Ddscted into the Office Of state treasurer at
~: 10 sdav. Every cent in the treasury was
accounted for and the transfer did not occupy
more than thirteea minutes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
can't. couch,s nruraerer.

OKLAHOMA, I. t.. May 81. G..
Adams, the murderer of Capt. w. L..
Couch, was held without bail to-day and
taken to the wichita jail.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
A s,ril.s al San Antoaio.

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, May b.-The
briokIayers, stonecutters, qnarrymen and
about 20 per cent. Of the carpenters
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
rhn STORM a. Lonkhnrt.

Special to the Gazette
SAN ANTONIO, Tax. Nay ga terri
Bile wind storm, accompanied by heavy
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06
SPORTING.

No Game at Dallas.
Special to the Gazette
DALLAS, Tex. May 5.--No baseball to-day
grounds TOO wet.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-06

Wanted-At sopee, good cook.
West FeuEt Street.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20
The final surrcnders were as follows:
Use of poIsonu in the Pacific Islands.


come now to the deadliest poison of all,
taking into account its durability, or rather
indestructibility, as well as its fatal effect.
Every human being carries about a great
quantity of the material for making this poi
son without knowing it; and it is often made
and applied, with deadly results, quite I'M
consciously. 1t consists of the fluids of the
human body, which, under certain morbid
conditions, produce the most virulent poison
known.
The frightful disease called blood poisoning
is caused by some particle of this substance
getting into the healthy blood and curdIing
or inAaming 1t so that it no longer serves its
vital purpose. Many doctor has lost his
life by the mere prick of needle which he
had wetted with this poison in sewing up a
wound. Now, how the savages of the Pacific
islands came to know of the existence of this
natural poison If / may call it so, cannot be
explained; for they have not even the rudi-
ments of medical science But that they
have been only too familiar with it from time
immemorial is certain.
The use OF poisoned weapons is almost en-
tirely confined to the inhabitants of those
exquisitely beautiful groups of islands which
lie under the equator or within a few degrees
to north or south of it, These people, such as
the Solomon islanders or the Santa Cruz ISL
anders, some of whom are among the finest
physical specimens of mankind, arc the most
horrible savages on earth. They spend their
whole life in bloodshed, and are not only can
nibals, but are addicted to the use of poison
as the main, 1t not the only, weapon of war.
They have spears and arrows pointed and
barbed with sharp bone or wood hardened in
the fire, aud every one of these is poisoned,
SO that the least Craze, scarcely enough to
draw blood, is fatal. Cor. st. Louis Republic.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

We are told that although woman's hand
Is more delicate than a mans, she can hang
OH to a hotter plate: and that she will never
employ a button where she can use a pin,
while man won't use a pin while he can tie
himself up with piece Of string.
When woman puts on new gown it is
one OF the happiest days of her life, while
a man feels uncomfortable until he has grown
used 10 his new clothes. But this is not the
most peculiar thing about new clothes.
When o woman so garbs herself she is brand
new from head to foot. She is symphony
In silk, or wool, or cotton, as the case may
be.
A man Is entirely different. Even when be
puts ON a fun new suit, his hat or his boots
are apt to be old enough to spoil the effect as
a whole. When all these things are brand
new his cravat will have frayed edge, or
his gloves be shabby with wear as the case
was with Mr.. Wilfer. A man with $40 silk
hat on his head and six shilling gingham
umbrella In his hand Is not an anomaly, but
q woman who robbed Peter to pay Paal In
such way would have her sisters In the
streets all twisting their necks off to stare
at her.-New York Evening Sun.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20
coop FoR CITIZEN TRAM.

He Reaches New York AlAO K.e-Expects
to DIake the "Trip In sixty Days.
> New YORK, May 20.-George Francis
Train arrived on the steamer Etruria
Sunday, on his way to Tacoma, TO COM
plete his trip around the world Mr..
Train appeared on the steamers deck
dressed in dark trousers, an iron-gray
coat and cork helmet. Around his
waist was bound red sash, and his
only luggage was an extra helmet. On
the front OF his helmet was printed in
black letters George Francis Train.
Around the World In this picturesque
garb did Citizen Train flash upon the
vision Of his friends who had gone down
in tug to meet him. AT o'clock he
arrived ut the Aston house, where he
took breakfast.
Seven days ago was in Paris, said
Mr.. Train, snow am here, around the
world. Tacoma. Tacoma. Come and
have breakfast Citizen Train has been
fifty-three days on his trip. He expects
to reach Tacoma In seven days more, thus
girdling the earth in sixty days. After
breakfasting at the Astor house Mr..
Train was driven to the Grand Central
station, where he took special train
over the New York Central ON his
way to Tacoma. He will journey west
by the New York Central and the
Northern Pacific. He is accompanied
by s. w. Wall. his private secretary,
who has a stack of notes and photo
graphs taken on the trip. Mr.. Train is
in excellent health.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

For the expenditure of two, or at the most
three cents, in kerosene oil, comfortable
meal for family of six persons can readily
be prepared by the means of two wicked
stove.
By means of the larger kerosene stoves, a
course dinner Of any length may be prepared;
also baking and laundry work DONE And all
this without heating up the house, which is
80 unbearable during the hot summer days,
besides having none of the annoyance of
cinders and ashes; and when the meal is
ready turn out the wicks and the expense.foT
fuel ceases. II heat is needed put on the drum
and you will soon have all the warmth you re-
quire. A large room can be heated comfort
ably through an entire winter day by two
wicked kerosene stove for the sum of eight
cents.-Good Housekeeping.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20
A Method of Growing Thin.

The corpulent novice on entering the house
is assigned to a cool room and some pleasant
occupation prescribed to engage the mind.
Preparatory to the three meal fast she par
takes of a bunch of green grapes, not to ex-
eeed one pound, and a quart of water The
dining room closes, and not morsel of solid
food is allowed for twenty-four hours. AT
the end OF that time the patient Is stripped,
rolled in sheet that has been wrung out of
boiling water, and covered with blankets A
cold towel is tied about the head and the lady
is allowed to simmer Any strength that re-
mains succumbs TO the rubbing and brushing
that follows, and if life still remains the help
less but well steamed bantee is refreshed with
a cup of tea
The next fast depends upon the vital force
of the patient, but each succeeding period of
starvation is heightened until the maximum
is reached when the descending scale begins
and the one days abstinence is covered. If
she lives through it any fat woman can be
made thin by this system. Time. three
months cost, 81 ,200-Cor Chatter.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

The great surrenders of the war were few.
The first Of note was the surrender of the
Union garrison of lexington Mo-, to Gen.
Price, Aug. 20, 1861, by Col. James A. Null
hgan. The garrison numbered 3, 500, includ-
ing non-combatants On the 10th of Febru-
airy, 1862, the garrison of Fort Donelson,
Tenn, numbering 1900 to $1,000, was sur
rendered by Gen. Buckner to Gen. Grant.
At Harper's Ferry, Va, Sept. IA, 1862, Col
Dixon S. Miles surrendered to Gen. "Stone-
walp' jackson large quantity Of arms and
military supplies, and the garrison of about
1900 men. Sept. II, 1862, Col j. 7. Wilder
surrendered the Union forces at Munford-
vile, KY, to Gen. Bragg, who, at the head
OF large army, was invading the state.
Wilder had about 4, 900 men.
At the fall Of Vicl1sburg, July 4, 1868, Gen.
Pemberton surrendered to Grant 81 600 men,
60,000 muskets and 172 cannon. The most
remarkable capture ON the battle field was
made by Gen. Hancock, at the Bloody An
gle," Spottsylvania, May IL, 1854. Gen. Ed
ward johnson with a division of Ewell's
corps occupied salient or angle, and was
surprised at daylight The greater part of
the division, numbering 2, 800 men, and all the
officers, including the commander, were made
prisoners on the spot.
The final surronders were as follows:
Appomattox, Va, April 0, 1865, Lee to
Grant, $4,000; Greensboro, N. c., April 90,
1865, Johnston to Sherman, $1,000 Citron-
ellie, Ala, May 4, 1865, Gen. Richard Taylor
to Gen. E. r. S. Candy, 10000; Tallahassee,
Fla, May 10, 1865, Gen. Sam Jones to Gen.
E. NJ. McCook, 5000; May IL, 1865, Chalk
Bluff, Ark, Gen. jeff Thompson to Gen. G.
M Dodge, 1900; May 20, 1865, Gen. Kirby
Smith surrendered the Mississippi
Army in Texas to Gen. Z. R. S. Candy. The
Confederates in that department numbered
about 10000 George L. Kilmer.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

Who is Entitled to the Next Governor
Memphis says she must have the
next governor. Nashville also wants
the next governor. Brother Nc
Dowell contends that he is entitled to
the next governor. 1t is also said
that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railway Co. wants the next govern
or, and then it is limited around that
the people of Tennessee would like
to have the next governor, If per-
mitted to have say in the matter.
Somebody must be disappointed In
this game. If the Democrats nomi-
nate either Clapp or Patterson and
the Republic ans put out Poet Moore,
then Memphis is sure of the next
governor. II the two conventions
should nominate Cousins Jere and
Louis Baxter, Nashville will be sure
of the next governor. If Brother
McDowell's two candidates, Buch-
anan and Reeves, should be nomina-
ted, why then of course Brother
Mcdowell will get the next govern
or. And then again, it is said that
should Uncle Josiah be nominated
the Il. G. /. Il II. r.. Go. will win the
prize. If, however, by any sort Of
mishap some other fellow, most any
one who could be named, should be
chosen by the Democratic conven-
ton, the people will walk into the
ring and throw up their hats, claim
ing the prize.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

The Memphis Commercial, repro
ducing Mr.. Patterson's record as
copied from the House Journal OF
1883, by the LEAF-CHRoNICLE last
week, also damaging articles from
the Herald and Banner, and conf
menting editorially, says: "COl. Pat
terson ought to be prompt in dispos-
ing of the points thus raised by these
reputable journals, whose opposition
to his candidacy for governor is
evidently sincere and earnest" The
Scimitar charges other motives, and
says the LEAF-CHRoNICLE has q
candidate in the person of Mr.. Dan
ial, of GAINESVILLE, and this accounts
for its joining the hue and cry
against Col. Patterson, Mr.. Daniel
is not laundering after the nomina-
ton, though the people hereabouts
seem determined to bring his name
before the convention, and we are
of course for him, but If Mr.. Patter-
son can clear up his record and the
other charges, and appear AS the
leading candidate before the conven-
ton, the LEAF-CHRoNICLE will sup
port him with much pleasure.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20
STATE CONVENTION.
Call of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee For Tuesday, July 10.

NASHVILLE, April ga convention Of the
Democratic party OF Tennessee is hereby
called ON Tuesday, the 18th day ofJuly, 1880,
at O'Clock m, for the purpose OF Nominate
ng candidate for Governor, and the trans
action o. such other business as may be
brought before 1t. The State Democratic
Executive Committee recommend that the
respective counties in the State appoint no
greater number OF delegates than they are
entitled TO votes In the convention, the basis
being one vote for every 100 Democratic votes
and fraction over fifty cast at the November
election, 1883.
Zone at the city OF Nashville by authority
OF the state Democratic Executive Commit
tee the ID day of April, 1880.
THos. L. WILLIAMS, Chm.
J. ID. McLIE, Sec'y.
Mr.. Williams being temporarily
absent, Mr.. Savage was called to the
chair, when Mr.. Crunk offered the
following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That this committee
recommend thorough organization OF
the Democratic party in all the coun-
lsties of the State, and that cOnven-
lions or primary elections be held
wherever necessary to secure the
success of the party.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20
Harmonious Rats, Cats aud Dogs.

A Scranton boy has lot of tame white
rats that afford him and the family good
deal of amusement. The dog and cats have
been taught not to harm the rats, and often,
when the dog is lying on the floor, the rats
run out of their cage and crawl all over him.
Sometimes they ride around on his back, and
when he doesn't care to carry them any fur
Their he kicks up his heels, shakes them off
and canters away The house cats appear to
like the white creatures, and whenever a rat
gets hurt in any way, the cats lick it and
seem to feel sorry for it.-New York Tribune.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-20

The Scimitar says the charges
made by this paper and the Herald
and the Banner against Mr.. Patter-
son "are an absurdity." So far as
the LEAF-CHRoNICLE ia concerned,
it made no charges; simply publish
ed Uncle Josiah's record from the
House Journal, that was all, and 1t
occurs that the record writes your
Uncle Josiah down as n great absurd
ity of the upper case type.