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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

nor yet a nursery governess, but looks
after the employment Of the childreu's
nurses. IS responsible for their eapsbil-
ity and the hike; acts indeed la the
mothers stead She must be gentle
wolaan, as part Of her duty Is to LOOK aft
or the chlldren's manners.
80 her advertisement my friend told
me that ninety applicants answered.
They We're for the most part the widows
or daughters Of army officers and clergy
men, ana so eager were some OF them for
employment that they offered 10 come
for three months without other recon-
pense than the home offered them. My
friend, who is a tender hearted woman,
was positively made Ill by the expert
ence. 1t seemed pitlful that one journal
should have a clientele OF ninety well
born women who were in distressed and
destitute condition. New York Times.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

n the number u marrying men con-
tinues to diminish at the present rate
the time will come when husbands will
be SO in demand among the girls who
fear 10 be old maids that they viii even
take the contract Of supporting them
selves AZ least. and perhaps the husband
too Then VIII begin the paradise q
men. when they are no longer expected
81 support a wife. Perhaps by 1850 pop
ping the question viii come 70 this: he
Il adore thee. Fam would throw my
self at thy feet and ask 70 wed thee; bllt.
alas. my salary i only enough 70 pay
my hash and tabor bills. She-The SAL
iSfacfi0n II writing "Mrs. before my
name Is all ask can support myself
aud thee, t.3o. Augustfss. IN 4 pinch
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

NEwBURG, n. y, Dec. 2i.-Joe Dono-
glue, the champion skater OF the world,
has issued a challenge to skate any man
In the world q series of races, one,
three ard live miles, for the Champion
ship of the world. lie stlpulates that
each race shall be for bona fide purse
of $500 10 s.. 800 side. and If desired
he will Increase the number OF races
and the amount OF purse 10 any figure
that may be named. Donoghue will
remain IN Minneapolis until January l
in order 10 have has challenge accepted.
IL not accepted by that time he will re-
turn TO Newburg. claiming TO be the
professional, as he has heretofore been
the amateur, champion skater OF the
world
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
BOTH WERE BENT ON MARRIAGE.
How the Young Man Happened to Get .
Weeks Vacation So Easily.

How the Young Man Happened to Get .
Weeks Vacation So Easily.
These are busy times among the
Worlds fair people, and the man who
gets "a day off is counted fortunate.
This state of affairs bothered clerk in
one Of the departments who had ar
ranged to get married last Wednesday.
He wanted at least week to get used
to the new order Of things, and, what is
more, he did not want his fellow labor
ers in the cause of Chicago's great fair
to learn of his matrimonial intentions
until after the agony was over. So it
was with fear and trembling that he
waited on the chief Of his department.
"Mr. Smith" said he, Il would like
to get little vacation, say week from
next Wednesday"
"Um." said the chief. whats that
about Wednesday, You want a weeks
holiday, chr What forg''
The mstrimoniaily inclined young
man blushed trife. stammered q little
and finally blurted out:
I'm going to get married that day
and don't want any Body to know any
thing about IT.
Going to get married Wednesday,"
echoed the chief in surprised tones.
well, my boy, 50 am /. and don't want
any one % know about my case either
Take the week. I'm going to take two. Z"
Chicago Tribune.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
NOT HOW MUCH MONEY
But How Much Good Can be
Done For Each.
Pride of Achievement the Real
Incentive to Work.
The Mere Substantial Reward
Does Not Count in the De
sire 10 be Successful
Professionally.

There is a sense Of s1iisfaefio IN work well
doae with which 40 Substantial reward that
may accrue can lie compared.
This is the secret Of the sweetness Of pro
TESS 0nsi triumph. aaa it exp aims WY law
yer will take an Important casa without . Zee.
WY an artist paints picture hs knows be
cannot SELL aud why ply stefan VIII make
the most extraordinary efforts 20 save a ease
that is entrusted 10 bis hands ~ = patient
who seeks his he. rs the last means OF saving
life before giving himself up to attor despair
This sense OF satisfaction 10 the balm thar
sootnes all the irrltations. perplexities. an
noyances and trials Of professional life.
In the breast OF every man who loves his
profession and his At or science there Is =
constantly burning fame OF enthusiasm that
nres him 10 the most supreme effort IS II sus-
tains him In the most lrduous labor. The
thought Of duty Wen done is really hts great
est reward. since all Others are secondary
The pride that the physician takes Ia his
Professional Triumphs
Is therefore pardonsble. Having the enthu-
siasm Of the true workers in their ne.d OF sci
ence. Drs. Copeland and Graham point with
pride TO the result of their work. since their
establishment in Grand Rapids they have
simple. candid. sincere. and. withAi. enthusi-
astic statements ofpatients restored 10 health
under their care.
These statements have come from men and
women well known In the community with
names aud addresses given In full. so that
those who desired 20 do so could verify them
and not from unknown. or obscure sources.
from people In small towns In Maine Florida i.
Minnesota or Oregon as one secs tnen ia the
average testimonials.
The staten ents OF this week are full OF in
terest TO those suffering from catarrh, that
terrible disease that. beginning VITA slight
cold. leads the victim through fortunes un-
speakabe to that fatal malaiy. assumption
Another thing should be U adcrs God: Drs
Copeland and Graham yield TO no men in
point OF love for their work or enthusiasm
In their practice. Medical science is their
creed. to do good their religion. II unani-
mated by these instincts there would be little
Lott TO stimulate them in tneir work. To take
up a case abandoned by other physicians and
to accomplish In It's treatment the highest
possible results is what they aim 10 acco m
plish: and tbs done. they are satisfied witt.
the returns made. however meager. substan-
tally. they may be.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
CATHOLIC CONGRESS.
Arrangements Made for the Meeting IL
1884,

1898.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Archbishop Fee
han today issued call for q world s
far Catholic congress, to convene in
Chicago, September 4, 1898. The call
states that the plan for 3 congress has
the approval of the archbishops of the
United States. and Will be under the
honorary presidency of Cardinal Glib
oons.
The portion of the call referring TO
the selection of delegates 10 as follows:
'The congress will be composed of del
egates from the different dioceses and
vicariates of the United States. viz:
For each diocese and vIcarlate, dele
gates at large and FIVE additional dele
gates for every $4,000 OF the Catholic
population IN such diocese aud vicarl-
ate, as shown by the Catholic directory
Sadlier'sl for 1893, and propor!Ionstely
for actions Of 5000. These delegates
snail be appointed by the bishop or
acting ecclesiastical superior of the do
cese of vlcsrIate. In addition 10 the
foregoing, every Catholic university
college and seminary for young men
snail be entitled To send delegates at
large aud one additional delegate for
every 100 students regularly enrolled
in such institution for the collegiate
year 1892.
These delegates shall be chosen By
tho president and faculty of the sew
cral Institutions. Catholics from other
countries viii BE cordially welcomed
10 tAe congress, provided they present
rscoInmendafY letters for the purpose
duly signed ~ the bishop Of the diocese
from wnifh they come.
TIE committee on organization has
also formulated the general scope Of
the congress as follows 1.-The decls-
ion arrived az by the commit
tee on oIganizatiOn which was
concuTred in by the most reverend.
the aTcbb shops Of tie United states,
defines and limits the scope OF tie con-
zress "a follows. va. To the copsidera-
ton OF ths social Question" ga out
hned by our Holy Father. Leo XIII.
m his sncyclical on tbst subject 70
which shall ha added the question, a
Catholic Education and the question
Of the Independence of the Holy
sec -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

MY war experience was responsible for the
large amount of suffering ! have been com
PEELED TO undergo. The exposure brought on
rheumatism and 'atarrh. For the past
twelve years have suffered terribly. The
catarrh created a bronchitis accompanied by
an awful cough. 10 was SO bad that all my
acauaintances prophesed wonih con die of
consumption. had constant dropping Of
phIegm into my throat that kept merontiHu-
ally hawking and splitting. Nj mes would
stop up and when | would lean over the
water would run from il in a stream. II was
constant tneRaoe TO my health and was
OF course. constantly seeking rel EFF. | tried
bushels of so-called cures aud / think II ! had
followed directions In rome Of them would
new have hesu deal. never got relief until
tegsa treatment with DR. Rankin. Isside
OF three days my cough lett me. one by one
the bad symptoms disappeared uaiil now
can say ! an ABSOLUTELY CURED.
haven't tho slightest symptom OF cafarrh.
Ms fheumetism too. Is wonderfully improved.
Igye publicity 10 my eomulefe restoration
=, hsalta for TIE benefit OF hundreds whe aFe
suffering IS did. that they may know where
% Cad relief J. II. SHERMAN.
No. s. sihley street
Or. Rankin 81 a graduate ot Anu Arbor and
h : bad years Of experiences ia his spec slties.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
A Nswspsp-r Brings Joy 10 the chlt

A Newspaper Brings Joy % the Chlt-
rem ar Homestead.
PErFsBUsG, Pa. Dee 24--Ihe hearts
of more than 900 children were light
~ Homestead this Afternoon. In the
big rink, which formerly was the meet
ing place of the strikers, Iliere was
distributed almost 81 900 worth Of toys,
to the little tots whose fathers were
among the strikers aud rendered des,i-
tnte by the lengthy IDLE spell. fhe
Distribution Was conducted ~ the
PIttsbGrg Dispatch. Every child re-
cieyed TOY of some kind>or other,
and those attendant upon the OCCASION
were not soon to be forgotten. Cloth
ing. provisions and money was also
gwen 10 needy families by the relief
committee.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
She Hsd ne Lar Word

MCsxEGoA, Dec. 24.-Some tine ago
Mabel Denoyer rad John b. Greenfield
arrested Ga a charge OF betrayal. Iae
man concluded that the best way out
OF the trouble would be 10 make Mabel
his wife. Yesterday ne did so. After
the knot Was tied the couple did not
cover each ether siIh kissss. but John
went out OF one door Of the room and
Mabel cut OF the other. BY accident,
however, they boarded the same street
car, aud John asked her:
''Do you feel better now
"les, / do, she replied. and John
unceremonIousiy left the car without
another word
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

CIsEBoYsAs, Dee. 24.-John MePhie,
al employe Of Dingman's lumber
camp, was found beside the railroad
track On the northern outskirts Of the
city this morning. His head and arm
had been badly pounded and cut up
and his feet were frozen. IL MAS sup
posed II first that I've had been struck
by the cars, bat il Is believed now that
his condition Ia the result OF foul play.
The man is unconscious and il Is hard
% tell how badly ne Is injured.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

JACEsos, Pee. 2I.--Wil Witbeck,
son II JOIN Wtbeck, B.ddie street,
VAS severely isjufed yesterday. TIE
POM re vas riding fell down and
Toi.gt over 0n h.m. On getting up the
boy foot remained IN the s;Irrup and
TIRE pony ran aome with the little teiloT
dragEir ffa In bed. aad will re-
ma ts i1- a1ns tino.
Elmer 'ilE 4C0i, . railroad switch
mar. bum1l BIS face BADLY by At
tempting t0 l~as 1f i0t a Kerosene oil
be rcurea Iato nsrd coal burner
stove. Tire cr generated gas, and
ween Str. Mawhood applied a lighted
naafl na thought Do lsd ran against
= tvnam e. PLOT. Na ia ROW N bed
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
rio CANAL SCHEME.
Pisssburz Engineer's Pan TO Connec,
Lake Ere and New York.

OrrAvA, Ont, 24-Today's Officlsl
Gazette contains notice Of an spplica-
ton By the International Navigation
company - the dominion parliament
for a charter authorizing the company
10 counect Lake FIRE WITH fhs Hudson
river add New YORK by way Of the 81.
lawrence aud Richelieu rivers. Lake
Clamp an and canals following the
pFeseus route q Navigation. The Pc
nioter Of the acherae a ssid - be a
PtlsbuFx engineer named button.
TIE descent from lake ChamDisin 30
tts Hudson river vi - n1sds by
means II A cana sud iock. Between
lake frie sDd Montreal there wi be
5ss mi - Of navizsH0n. 81 winch forty
tvs niles wit consist % canals an
ssven 81 locs. between Lake Erie add
New York there VII Be go B1iles 81
nsvxanor. ~ ehsch I3l mIiss vii Il
81 cansi. fhs time consumed IN max
i0x a tip between Lake Erie aud New
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
To Keen the Senate.

NEW York, Dec. 24.-ChairMan
Thomas Henry Carter of the republi.
can national committee has notified
the members of the executive commit
tee that meeting will be held on jan
uary /, the notices to this effect were
received today. 1t was ascertained
that Mr.. Carter and his brethren are to
meet for the purpose of cooperation
with the senate committee of republi-
cans which is intended in maintai ing
majority in the United States senate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
VIII BE Powerful

CHICAGO, Dec. 2i.-All OF the rail-
road organizations. with the exception
of the switchmen, are, 1t is said,
20 once more form themselves
into an amaigamated association.
The meeting for the purpose
of this amalgamation will take place y,
Cedar Rapids. Ia, December 20. and
will be composed of the following
broiherhoods of railroad employees:
Locomotive engineers, locomotive
firemen, trainmen, conductors, tele
graph operators. Ii is said that the
idea Of this amalgamation IS to pre-
vent any railroad strike that might
occur during the time of the great ex-
position.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
Met Their lust Dues.

CHADRoN, Neb., Dec. 24.-Dr. Fast
man and wife and the principal of the
Indian schools at Pine Ridge agency
have heen discharged from the employ
of the governments for sending out sen
sational reports to the effect that In
dams were preparing for an outbreak
Reports frequently reached Chadror
that there would be another outbreak
as soon as cold weather set in. No one,
apparently paid any attention to the
reDOrts.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
W HY IT is
That DIR. Rankin is Having
Unequalled Success in
Difficult and So-called
Incurable Cases.


Because. he devotes his entire time to those
cases.
Because. he gave up the years Of his practice
TO all kinds OF diseases.
Because. he took the full course at Ann
Arbor. the best medical school in the United
States.
Because. for number Of years he has had
hundreds of cases Of chronic diseases from
which to gain experience.
Because. he has the advantage of being
thoroughly conversant with the Montague
Treatment. a treatment that has a reputation
through middle states for curing catarrh. as
renowned as the Kelly treatment for in
ebriety.
Because. he keeps out of medical ruts and
treats every case on its individual merits.
Because. he gives every case his personal
atten ton and trusts nothing to assistants.
Because he has every appliance necessary
for the proper treatm ent of his special cases.
Because. he demands such low fees for
treatment that everyone is able TO put their
case in his hands. thus giving him one Of the
largest practices In the city.
The large number of testimonials he has
published is sufficient evidence of his claims
being bona ffde ones. but lest there should
still be some doubling Thomases he will con-
tinue to publish them from time time Is con-
vincing and accommodating proofs.
Below you will find few words from one
OF the old soldier boys. He says:
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
no CHRISTMAS FUNDS.
Cashier OF Detroit Oh WORKS Rob5.d
Of His Funds.

DErRorT, Dec. GA daring robbery
was committed IN this city In broad
daylight this afternoon by two men.
VINO assaulted and took from Gershal
III. waldo. cashier Of the Detroit lubri-
eating works. 81 100 with winch he was
- pay OF tas factory hands. The rob
berry occurred about block from the
factory, which - situated at the Lin
coin aysnus crossing OF the Grand
Trunk rosd. The men struck Cashier
Waldo over the head with their wesp-
ora, causing nan 20 drop the sstchel
containing the money. The robbers
pieSed d ap. carried Il 10 a waiting
carnage occupied by q third man, and
made their escape.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
nUsr snow Cause.
a New Feature OF The Belknap Case
Comes Up.

Comes Up.
L-sSsISG, Dec. Heterogeneous Bel
KNAPP and County Clerk May were the
only applicants for 3 mandamus 10
compel rec0uuts of votes at the late
election. Orders were granted direct
ing the respondents 10 show cause on
tne hEst day OF the January term why
a na1camus should not be issued, as
prayed for. Mandamus was de-
MED "a the case OF Senator
Wheeler and IN the other Manistee and
Msnomi nee election cases. Senator
Wheeler will need 10 go to the legisla-
tuse TOR relief. The denial of the order
To show cause IN Judge Newton's sppli-
eaton for mandamus. IS upon the
grounds that M was too late IN making
Is. and that under the constitution he
has nis remedy IN appealing to the
legislature.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
They Go, Even.

ADRIAN. Dec. "a. Somebody stole a
whitfie-tree from James Pickett, of
Clinton. last fall. He suspected that
the Wallace boys knew who stole It,
and burned John Wsllace's barn
through revenge. He was convicted of
arson in the Lenawee circuit court yes
terday, and released on $1,000 bail to
appear for sentence Tuesday.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
Sch-me at the Sanlt.

SAULr STE. MARIE, Dec. 24.-Thcre is
- movement on foot here to extend the
intake pipe of the water mains into the
rapids, and TO build a water tower at
the new Fort Brady. The total cost is
estimated at S23, 900, for which sum 1t
Is Intended to bond the city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

Wrz EAF CRY. Dec. "a While the
fsneral .fV ces of Mrs. J A. McNen-
dry wcre ~ zEss At s.. NARY 8
s1urce trs ric-n1rE Gre broke Our
near tss sruetrrs. creating great DIS
tfrtarcs aside. The congregation
rashao out pe mel bus found there
wss rot m1ch cause tor slarnl. The
irts q about $3.50.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
Marie Is Indifferent.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 24.-Marle VAIN
wright, the actress is playing an en-
gagement In this city. Regarding the
reported marriage of her late husband
LOUIS James to Alpine hendricks she
said to a reporter today that she knew
nothing about it and did not
care to express any opinion on
the subject, which she said was
Mr.. James business. She would neither
deny nor affirm whether a divorce ex-
listed between herself and the actor.
She refused to be further questioned.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
Another Rcformer.

MUSHROOM, Dec. 23.-When C. L..
Brundage, the senator-elect from this
district, gets TO Lansing he will create
slight sensation. He announces
that he will not use railroad passes be-
tween the capital and his home. He
will also introduce bill limiting the
session TO i20 DAYS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
He Did No, Phase.

Ask ARBoR. Dec. 24.--Last evening
William Taylor, = colOred waiter 1T the
Franklin house, treated the guests al
the supper table TO an exhibition of
plate and dish smashing. Before he
got through he pointed q revolver AZ
Captain Bortle, the landlord. After q
severe struggle he was arrested by
officer McCabe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

An English woman visiting here com
rents upra the contTaet between the
way genflewomen get on. - sfse ezs
rrsssed II. over here a. aQsiue their
failure to do so AT home sand she:
Shortly before sailed friend q mias
advertised fer q lady nurse. an of5es
which does net. I SANK. exist IN Ame-i-
can households. She 4 not q house, ex-er.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
Mcmillan Needs Light.

DETROIT. Dec. 24.-Senator James
Mcmillan has added TO his holdings OF
the stock of gas companies IN this city.
by the purchase OF the Detroit Gas
Works at a price said to be $1,000, 600.
Recently the senator purchased the
Mutual Gas Works for 81 500, 900. 1t
IS said that the two companies will be
consolidated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
HIS Great Sorrow.

DETROIT, Dec. 24.-William Rogers, a
policeman living at No. 80 Brigham
street. has been terribly afflicted this
week by the d Heath of his three little
daughters-Mary Stella, aged years.
and Grace and Catherine, twins, aged
. yesrs-from diphtheria- Mr.. and
Mrs. Rogers have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

II had spent 50 much money In my vain
attic npt 70 nnd some one who understood nay
condition thar / had become discouraged
aud disgasIed. Having heard OF the won.
derful success Of Drs. Copeland and Ora
ham i went 70 them. curious 10 know
what they would say OF my case
Doctors with whom l had beea treating had
considered my case peculiar one and my not
receiving any benefit proves they did not IN
dersfand IL. but Ora Copeland and Graham
seemed 10 thoroughly understand al my
symptoms and diagnosed my case At once. 20
resolved 10 try for health once more nv
Improvement from the FIRST has been steady
aud constant In spite OF the difficulties They
had TO overcome. aud now feel like difier-
when began treatment with Drs Cope
land and Graham had not knova n moment OF
health for years had headache both ID front
and bncs. pains Ia my shoulders s~tween the
shoulder blades and IN the small 4 the back.
also In my limbs. had constant dropping 81
lime from the back part OF the aose into my
throat. which cumpe led me 10 hawk and spit
almost constantly IN order TO get rid OF this
offensive matter. The corruption had made
its way into my stomach ana set up The dis
ease there until my appetite WAS gone aud
was becoming weaker ant hardly ale 10.
work. Ny stomach was sour and generated
gas until suffered intensely from heart burn.
The pain MAS such that nj times 10 med as
though 1: would Kill me. ! was tloated and
badly constpsied; my sleep Was disturbed
and felt worse on rising than when ! Neni
TO bed. Ny circulation was poor Ny hands
and feet were cold aud had pslpitaiion aud
fiuttering Of the heart | again cheerfuiiy
state that Drs. Copeland and Graham have
done wonderful thing for me- ] am en-
tirely cured OF catarrn. have gained rapidly
In flesh and feel like new man. even
my rheumatism of long stand ng ~ almost
cured. and shall never cease congratularng
myself on trying the copeisnd n edfcsi inst-
tute. and can assure sufferers from chronic
diseases that they can do no better than place
them selves under treatment at this popular
institution"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25
COMMUNION oh thc Cunts Tnal.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-Judge Muir
ply today continued until January
next the setting of the next trial of NJ.
b. Curtis, charged with the murder of
Policeman Alex Grant.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-25

Mr. O'Rafferty-And what did yer
brother think was the rale cause Of his
death?
Mr.. Duffy-Me brother never knew
the rale cause Of his death, as no inquest
was held on him.-Texas Siftings.