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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
THEY wERH DEaR practices.
For Accepting Them Police Captain Ste
yensnn WIN serve "A Term in sing Sing.

For Accepting Them Police Captain Ste-
yenson Win Serve "A Term in Sing Sing.
Associated Press Dispatch by special Wtrss.
New YORK, Dec. 2G,--Ex-Pol!ce Cap
tain John I. Stevenson, the first of the
police officials tried and convicted as an
outcome of the exposures brought about
by the Lexow committee, was sentenced
by Judge lngraham IN the court of oyer
and terminer today 10 three years and
nine months imprisonmentip Sing Sing
and to pay $1,000 fine.
On December 18th, after trial which
lasted three days, the ex-captain was
found guilty Of bribery, lie having,
while in charge Of the Fifth precinct,
received. four baskets Of peaches from
Martin N. Edwards, a produce dealer
Of lj3 Duan street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

CLAYTON, Dec Nv. Il. KEYS has
bought George W, jacobs pharmacy
Bishop Coleman has ordained The Row
Mr. SaWycrS rector Of Claytuns Episcopal
Chapel The new rectVry will b. con-
plpt.d about the first Of tho year, when it
will he occupied Dy he pastor, who is NOW
living az Odessa.
Mrs Edward ~tncl Of near Marvdel,
daugE, ter OF David ;aes d farmer residing.
Rear clayton, died suddenly Tuesday
morning last while sitting IN chair She
had been Compia!nIus Tor several days,
bat was feeling much better on tue morn
iuG Of her death. she had been married
Just one year.
William VIM of Townsend is building
combined bakery and dwelling here
! NA.:A Ae will occupy .abgu.. next ASrg4.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Associated Prpsso 'paU'n % 5o';al Ntrs4.
SAN FRASCIsco, CAL, Dec. 2G.-Mrs.
G. A. Spreckels is searching for sun
burst. 1t is sunburst of diamonds,
and is valued al considerable over
$4,000. 1t contains about 80 brilliant
diamonds, and was given Ia Mrs.
SprecScls some years ago by her hus.
band. She lost it few nights ago
while attending a swell reception, or
while on the way to the reception. She
is not sure which.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
ohrlst,na. Dance At ,lllrnrt.

neutrality-suspicious. OF Gazette anu Journa
MILFORD, Dec. aG.--Tho annual
Christmas hop, which has been given
for q number Of years by the Young
gentlemen of this town, took place last
evening in the dancing hall of the Cen
trail Hotel. Everything about the bail
time, while the ladies of this town and
Immediate vicinity were out in full
force. Three pieces from Oglesby S
Orchestra of Chester, Pa, furnished
music for the occasion. Or. G. Layton
Grier Of Dover acted as f0ur manager,
and by his untiring efforts did a great
deal to make the affair the grand success
it was. A lunch was served at 1870
o'clock and then dancing continued
until . q. III.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

a fox TERROR owned By Howard Harri-
son was killed ut the electric Hglt station
Tuesday night by becoming entanglGd in 4
revolving belt.
Frank Goosebcrry, eolored, driver for
James IL. Beggs & Co., fell from his wagon
Tuesday and was run over. lis left leg
was broken ut the knee.
Tho men employed on the Maryland
avenue branch ui the city railway each re,
ceiyed two-poumd box of tine cuudy
from Wilmington Jute Co Monday
In trying to catch pair Of runaway
horses belonging tn the Diamond state
brewery Co., Robert Cunningham had his
foot badly mashed by IA horse stamping it.
Michael o Bricn feel! through an clevat 6
shuft III Fagans stables Orange stresl
above Second Tuesday, and broke his
thigh. lie was sent to the almonou.u after
| Dr. Hughes has dressed his INJURY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

BLAcKBfRp. Dec. - There viii be n
lively time here on Christmas bny. us il is
expected that fox vii! he turned out ii
10 o'clock a. M. The huAtsmeu arc already
talking Of Who has the fastest 4oss. IL
vitminn+ nr' eXtended 10 ali tile hunters
in this vicinity.
,-nrrlL ,n!is, Robert Morrison ana u. r..
hutchinson paid Il. 9. simpler i short
visit yesterday. q,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The Sundayschool Christmas enter
tainmcnt Of Mi. Salem NJ. i. Church
will be held this evening. A good
programme has been prepared, II special
feature of which will be the music Of
the orchestra, under the direction Of
Gustave Lettan, who will also render
solos on the violin. Miss Violin Mollitt
will also assist in the entertainment by
giving piano solos and act as accom-
Danist,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
MIners peeline q Aeeert nd Rnte.

Associated Prs.s DiiAtin ny SpssiHl Wires
MAssILLoN, o., Dec. 26. The miners
employed at the Anderson mines have
declined to accept the rate Of so cents
per ten fixed by the arbitration commit
ice and are idle to-day. 1t is thought
the miners in the Massillon district will
socn cease work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
l.lyo l,ors rerrlblx Isnrned.

Associated Prass DtspLtcn W Snniyll Wlrc4
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 26.-t'iye white
boys were terribly burned yesterday in
suburb Of Richmond by an explosion
of gunpowder. A tirc-cracker was acct
dentally thrown into the house contain
ing the powder for use in a toy cannon.
Some may die from the injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Associated Press DlsDatcu Dy SPECIAL Wire1
PAEIs, Dec. 26.-The Figaro to-day
recommends an international conven-
ton to forbid Atlantic steamships from
crossing the Banks of Newfoundland
during the fishing season, with the view
of preventing collisions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
ronk a pose "a LnnAannlr.

Martha Porter, living on New Castle
avenue, took dose Of laudanum Mon.
day afternoon with supposed suicidal
intent. She was taken to the Delaware
Hospital where she remained until
Tuesday, when she was released. She
gave no reason for trying to end her
life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Associated Press D.spntcl BY sponlll WlroA
GApsDEN, ALA, Dec. 26.-Yesterday
morning John Collins accidentally shot
and killed his brother Henry. The two
were hunting when Johns gun was dis
charged in close proximity to Henry,
and blew his head off.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

Associated Press iIl4na.en by Special Wires
ST.. PErEnsBuRg, Dec. 26.-Gount
Schovaloff. late Russian minister at
Berlin, has been appointed military
governor Of Warsaw, succeeding Gen.
Gourko, who resigned December LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27

The Nonpareil Association gave a mas
uucrade bali in German Hall Monday
evening.
After next Monday hucksters will not
he permitted to uso the stands erected
along the curbslone in King street market.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
CITY AUDITOR OVERRULED
The Sellers Bill Paid by tho
Water Department.
TALKING ABOUT WATER CHARGES
Question of Uniform Rates for
Meter Service.

An Interesting Session of the BOARD of
Water CONFERENCE.-The Question of
Rates of Water Charges by Meter SER
Bil Paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
w4rnR DnrIRrMeNrs sURpLUs
Registrar Grohe'a statement of Receipts
and Finances for the Year.

At the meeting Of tho Board Of Water
commissioners Monday afternoon Regis
trar Grohe submitted the following
statement of finances of the board for
the year just drawing to close.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
.Shrriff's Saies.

6tHEsIFF'S SALE : BY VIRTUE OF
- writ OF Eevari fnciAs. to me diroried,
yilI he cxpo3cd 10 public sale at the Court
House, on Market street, between Tenth ana
eleventh streets, in the city OF Wilmington,
New castle county, Del,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-27
9ubltr satcs.

DUBLlG SALE,TllURSpAY EVEN
4, ING, December eth, at $50 O'Clock, stocS
and fixtures Of tignr store, southeast corner
Third and French streets, consisting Of stock
OF cigars, topacto and pipes and one pool table.
dec9R-2t! II. u HEArEERS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

was not discovered, until these observations
we're reduced in Washington, that Mount Lo-
To-day we sec scientific observers living on the
tops OF the highest Andes and Mont Blanc for
not, 50 well be made under tho atmospheric In
tertercnce or lower attitudes. Prof Jansen
succeeded at last in building the observatory on
me top OF Mont Blanc after one attempt had
failed. He made quite a remarkable ascent Of
the mountain when he went up a few wears ago,
both TO look into the feasibility Of %bnilding the
observatory aud also, by means Of the spectre
ssope, 70 make observations as to tbs presence
an I'd mar !" and io'a afr,i st%PsP MitH nc s,i wSs
i9mencss' and 50 he had himself carried to
mountain, il. was very iaSorions for FOR The
guides. but tn. Professor arrived at his destlna.
ton. fresh and lively and in the best of condition
for carrying ont mis- work. lie has since been
an advocate of husbandihg the physical strength
o o Schie n observers IN some such way as this,
fatigue that many scientific men have failed to
do satisfactory work on high mountain tops.
OF WhNmper's wonderful work In the Ecuador
ian Andes. He set an example for all future
mountain travellers. lie mot only climbed
peaks, including ~Chimborazo and Cotopaxi,
bI : he surveyed the country, took many
cision to the highest attitudes, and brought
homo largo collections Of great. interest to
once and ability. are. following his methods.
Probably greater heights than that attained by
urhhbm VIII yet De reached. MIR. BalCh euR-
costs that such a dress IA that which Lieut..
Peary wore IN North Greenland may help to this
end. .Peary's Eskimo reindeer suit weighed
only eleven and q half pounds, and SO light a
raiinent may, perhaps. add to the limit Of the
altitude that can he reached By man.
We may expect that other mon like Tyn-
dali. Agassiz, and Guyot will study glacial phe-
above the clouds. There are plenty OF
opportunities for scores OF specialists to perform
such service as that of Whitney, Bonney, and
Shaler. who have studied the geology Of noun
botany and zoology will be studied on
the heights by the successors of Hooker. Packe,
and Others. We are not living in such
a time as that when ~Schcuchter published HIS
work on the wonders OF the Alps. including
heir dragons. under the patronage OF Sir Isaac
Newton. Tn great fact Is that the habitable
regions OF the world have now been mostly ex-
plored, and the future of exploration therefore
lies chiefly in the hands Of mountsineers.
CYRUS G. ADAMS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
HYMEN At THE err NAN.
E.-Msyor sni,h Ely Ten. or Coupie. n.
United There,

When the Hon. Smith Eiy was the Mayor IT
New York he distinguished his term by per-
forming many important official acts, but in
exercising the functions of his office he bccame
more prominent in one particular than any NJ his
predecessors or successors. He married more
couples than any other Chief Magistrate OF
Gotham. Though a confirmed bachelor, Mayor
Ely approved NJ happy marriages. and durinE his
term Of 1873 ard 1870 he was the means NJ
making about 900 hearts beat rs 300. Mr.. Elv
is proud OF his term Of ufIlcc. because with two
known exceptions, he presumptively made 800
people happier thnn they ever were before. ~
was doubtless the economy of the operation that
made the Mayors office during the two years
so popular a place for the tying ~ nuptisl
knots, ms Mayor Fly accepted no fees and de-
rived nothing more from his weddings than TIE
pleasure he found in performing the ceremonies.
81 can't understand" said eN-Mnyor ny the
other afternoon, " why IL Is that Mayor Gra.s
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
To H-IIa . Tua.sI for MOvl.s . LIsr.-,

~ ~ 1Nf&AN
wAsHISGTOS. Aug. l9.-Iti Is known to only .
few that a tunnel Is to he constructed from the
crypt OF the Capitol under the east park 20 the
vaults Of the great building for the Congress
siORR Library, now IN course OF construction.
The plans for the tunnel have been completed
and work upon II will soon be begun. thAtit may
be finished in season to be used for the trans
pOrtation Of the nearly 1000 900 books and
pamphlets which make up the vast bulk Of the
library from the old rooms TO the new. IL Ia
probable that q temporary railway will b. laid
In the tunnel that ears may Do employed 10
carry = large quantity OF books at once
One OF the most remarkable transfers OF the
kind In the history Of libraries was that In BeF-
lin some year ago, when a regiment OF soldiers
were put 10 the work, received their burdens, and
marched and c-ountermArched under perfect dis
ciPline, accomplishing In = short time the vast
labor Of removal
II is possible that when the new building ],
occupied a pneumatic tubs may BE- laid thrauzh
the tunnel that congressman may Immediately
receive books which they desire Ia consult Nth
out the trouble and lOss Of time which would b.
entAiled In going 70 he library In person OF
sssiInS 4 tnp % m~Ssssnser, lLp not So
tors he sRrlnS q lisa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
The Kettle.

From the Youths Companion.
There's many a house OF grandeur.
with turrct, tower. and dome.
a knows not peace or comfort,
And does not prove a home.
! do not ask for splendor
To crown my daily lot,
But this | ask a kitchen
Where the kettles always hot.
II things are not all shipshape,
do not fume or fret,
A little clean disorder
Does not my nerves upset.
But one thing Ia essential.
OF seems so to my thought,
And that's a tidy kitchen
Where the kettles always hot
In my Aunt Hattie's household.
Though skies outside are drear.
i1 Yoafii AVA s' find good cheer.
Aud In her quaint old kitchen,
The very homiest spot,
The kettles always singing.
The waters always hot
And II you nave q headache.
whate'er the hour may be,
There IL no tedious waiting
To get your cup Of tea
! don't know how she docs 10,
Some magic she has caught.
For the Kitchens cool in summer.
Yet the kettles always hot.
oh, there's nausht else 40 dreary
In any household found
As q cold and sullen kettle
That docs not make q sound.
And ! think that love II lacking
In the hearts In such a spot,
or the kettle would be singing
And the water would be hot,
ELLA wHEIKR wucoL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
The Discreet Collector.


Prom the chicago Record.
Down South there is a curio shop
Unknown to many men;
Thereat do | intend TO stop
When ! am South again.
The narrow street through which TO TO,
Aha! I know 1t we'll
Aud may be you would like to know,
but NO, I will not tell!
TT. there to nnd the ioveiiest plates,
The bluest OF the blue.
At such surprisingly low rates
You'd not believe II true!
And there Is one Napoleon vase
OF dainty SAyrcS to sell:
I'm sure you'd like to know that place,
But no, I will not tell!
Then, too, I know another shop
Has old. old beds for sale,
With lovely testers up on top
Carved In ornate detail;
And there are sideboards rich and rare,
with fronts that proudly swell,
oh, there are bargains waiting there,
But where. I Will not tell!
And bark l know a bottle man
Smiling and dehonair,
Aud he has promised me ] can
Choose OF his precious ware
In age and shape and color, too,
His dainty goods excel,
Aha, MY friends, n you but knew,
But no I will not tell!
A thousand other shops I know
Where bargains con be got,
Where other folk would Ike to go
Who have what | have not.
! let them hunt; | hold my mouth,
Yes, though | know full well
Where lie the treasures OF the South.
I'm not a-going to tell!
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
From the ~Indo-Syrfae.

TT" ITO 1T" y FVV ItTuF
Do not complain, oh Brother. that the Killer OF Fools
doth rest.
What though his hands 10 blood FREQ. his iansuor Is
surely best.
Though he should Stay from morning until the break
OF next morn;
Yet for each fool that he sAyeth there shall yet an.
other be born.
Yea, were this not, yet thy murmers still would I'm.
reasoning be:
Let him clean out all tho fools and couldst thou eK-
pect TO go freep
Though the Prize idiot stbbers though the Mild Lu.
matte raves;
Yet this old world would DO dreary peopisd with no
one but knAyes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
A House.

There's an Did house on the hill.
Apart from paths men tread.
And across its Wondering sill
Brtar and weed lie dead.
In at he open door
Dead leaves nuttsr and fall.
And lust Is thick on the floor.
And blight Is over all.
Apoplar. spectral and grim.
Against q sombre sky
Stretches u a withered limb
To the wind that shiyers by.
Like . hand from the shAdowy past.
Striving to grasp again
A pleasure that could not last.
After the fashion Of mon.
Grass in the garden ways,
n weed and mould and moss,
Where, in the vanished days,
The red rose leaned across
And whispered In moonlight nights.
And dewy depths OF dawn,
To the lily of happy sights
BY the poplar IN the lawn.
There, In the times OF old,
Lovers walked hand In hand;
There was loves story told.
There was LIES future planned.
There, in the dusk and the dew.
Lips that were fair with youth
Sealed q vow to be true
on lips Al true As truth.
There parting words we're said
And the last hand clasp was given.
TIL the AI~l-forgiying dead
Net " TO face In Heaven.
And down the garden ways
The cOmned form was borne.
All. me, the lonesome days
Dor those who miss and mourn!
How many times I have seen
The moonlight falling chill
over the wees that lean
Across the Wondering sill,
And fancied 1t wAs : light
Prom . nre on the heArthstons cold.
And listened. In half alright.
For voices from times OF old.
IhAvs seen swift shadows pass
The windows In the gloom.
Aud fancied that lad snd lass
went romping OWL the room
have heard, or thought heard,
Laughter and sound OF song
From lips by breath unstlrred
For, who shal cay how long,
Then suddenly owe the sky
AclOud would pass and hide
The wan mOOn, sailing high;
And I would feel az my side
Something that semed 10 me
Like a sind that ehills the chsekI
could feel 10, but could not sec,
And l dared not move or speak
Blu what Il was know,
The dead going past 10 q
The handful ~ dust IN the dew
Thaf their bolies LETT h~hiRd
In the churchyand ON the hill,
And b ETaFes IN faF0n AndL
Cal 10 fzAcy, n you ~ul.
bst a BOElSr uadeEstaaAsi
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

ina Pictures seem to have become an
established feature OF the variety shows. Al
hoseer a Balls they are regarded rs a very i'm
oor1Ant item, znd are nOw In their second edi-
gsa NseAI H4mmersteln Il their director and
-na that means that the display a
~As'S mAde h0a hAt tia r0aghna1s u u
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

Thomas POrterhouse ochiltree, formerly OF Calves.
ton, thinks somewhat Of running for Congress In the
Tenth district Of this city, now represented by the
Hon. William Bourke Cochran. His platform IL 10 be
protection and no income tax. Two other candidates
named for the same race are Charles W. Brooke and
Jefferson n. Levy. Col. ochiltree's opposition 20 the
income taI IL not Of selfish character. He opposes
IL because 1t Is radically wrong, not because Of the
burden II would Impose upon him individually. Brooke
objects to Il on ethical grounds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

coincldent with the appointment OF C. r. Brecktn.
ridge OF Arkansas 20 be United States Minister to
Russia appeared the report that he Is an adept at max.
ing whIskey toddies with Tennessee whiskey and
sugar. The report Is highly credible. The
States Ministers 90 Russia have frequently been
chosen with reference To their ability to mix drinks,
internally as well as externally, the climate Of Russia,
or more properly the climate OF ST. Petersburg, the
capital OF Russia, being of such nsor that . total
American Minister might soon succumb,
where BreckInridge won't.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

The Press calls attention TO the fact that while the
number OF arrests for felonics has increased only 10
per cent. Ia tho last eight years In this city. the mum.
Der or subpoena servers in he District Attorneys
once has grown from six to thirteen. the number OF
clerks from n,e TO eleven, anu the annual expenses
from s75. geo to sl3I. 900.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-03-02
IN THE SENATE.
Mills Demands the Withdrawal OF voor
hee,' RESOLUTION.

WASHINGTON. March IA controversy
which seemed imminent in the senate to-
day. owing to Voorhees, resolution propos-
ing that Mills of Texas be Temporarily
assigned 10 the committee on finance in
the absence OF Senator Vance. was dtssi.
pated by the withdrawal of the resolution
at the request, indeed, at the demand OF
the senator from Texas.
Cullom of Illinois introduced bill for
the erection of statue at the treasury de.
partment to Gen. +. Il. Spinner. He also
altered resolution providing FOR the es-
tablshment of a tariff commission of ninc
TO regulate the tariff on the basis of the
difference in wages here aud abroad.
Mitchell of Oregon offered resolution
directing the committee on judiciary Ia
report what jurisdiction, il any.
the United States had for tho
protection of salmon in the Columbia
river. Oregon. 1t was agreed To.
Voorhees, of Indiana stated nj request,
indeed by the demand of Mills. that hC
withdrew the resolution he offered ycsicr
day appointing Mills n temporary mem
hcr of the finance committee. Frye o.
Maine then took up the thread of his ila'
waiian speech. In the course of his To-
marks lie severely criticised Blouni'.
course at Honolulu. Gray. democrat, oI
Deleware briefly defended B!ount. Or
motion of Cockrell. democrat. of Missouri
| the senate passed. with sundry amend
ments, the house bill providing for urgen
| deficiencies. At 3:l5 the senate took uI
| the unfinished business which was th,
bill for the erection of a new government
printing Office. Dolph of Oregon ad
dressed the senate, his speech degenerat
ing into personal debate with Allen, pop
ullst, OF Nebraska. After half hou
spent IN executive session the doors wer,
reopenel and the senate adjourned unit
| Monday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-03-02
IN A CONVICT'S GARB
BcSi NGKins al List Behind Ii, Bars
at sing Sing.
GOOD BYE TO HIS WHISPERS
He Sends His Diamonds to His
Family and Begins His Prison
Residence OF Four Years
and Three Months.

SING SING, n. Y, March IA large
crowd awaited the arrival of the train
bearing John y. McKnne to prison, which
arrived at 3 O'Clock ihis afternoon. Nc
Kane aud his custolians walked to tho
prison gate. followed by the reporters.
Mckauo passed through the prison yard
to the Office OF Warden Durston. where he
was received by Assistant Clerk West
lake. Sheriff Butling produced the COM
mitment aud handed 1t TO Westlske, who
said 10 Ackane: "Your term Is six
years." Mr. westlake then wrote on the
document: "Four years and three
months" indicating the net limit of Nc
Kane's sentence less commutat!on for
good conduct.
McKane removed q gold watch and
chain from his waistcoat; took diamond
ring from his finger. diamond stud from
his shirt. as we'll as his diamond sleeve
buttons, and gave them to Striker Will
Jams to take back to Mckane's family.
Mckane also produced Sa5.7 in bills and
change and handed the money TO Clerk
Westlnke. The customary questions were
then put TO McKane.
Mchane was then taken into the prison
barber shop and his musiache and I'M
perial were quickly shaven OH. hc was
then given conyict's suit, which he put
on himself. No cell was assigned him.
lie will for the present he IN what is
known as the idle ranks. McKnne went
through the ordeal with firmncss and
showed no signs OF depression.