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The Irish standard., 1895-05-25

s'lt has all come to nothing. have
had to release two Of my prisoners, and
there is no evidence against the other.
two" So, 8s.
Never mind. We'shall give you two.
others in the place Of them. But you
must put yourself under my orders.
You are welcome TO all the official
credit, but you must act on the lines
that I point out. Is that agreed?''
Entirely, ii you will help me to the
men"
''Well, then, in the first place / shall
want afast police boat q steam launch
Ito be at the Westminster Stairs at
seven o'clock g
THAT is easily managed. There is.
always one about there; but can step
across the road and telephone to make
sure. !" q. 3 !.
Then shall want two stanch men,
In case of resistance"
There will be two or three in the
boat. What else?'' Ii
when we secure the men we shall
get the Treasure. think that it would
be a pleasure to my friend here to take
whom half Of it rightfully belongs.
Let her be the first to open it. Eth,
| Watson"
ut would be a great pleasure to
me. ~ 5 5
.Rather an irregular proceeding"
said Jones, shaking his head. slow
ever, the whole thing is irregular, and
suppose we must wink at it. The
treasure must afterwards be handed
over to the authorities until after the
official Investigation"
| Certainly. That Is easily managed.
One other point / should like much
to have few details about this matter.
| from the lips Of Jonathan Small him
self. You know like to work the de-
tail Of my cases out. There is no OBJ
lection to my having an unofficial in
terview with him either here in my
rooms or elsewhere, rs long as he is eff
ficiently guarded7" "
"Wen, you are master Of the situa-
ton. have had no proofs yet of
the existence of Jonathan Small. How
ever, if you can catch him, + don't see
how can refuse you an interview with
him" e.:
'.That is understood, then?"
Perfectly. Is there anything else?"
''Only that I insist upon your dining
with US. It will be ready in half an
hour. have oysters and brace Of
grouse, with something alittle choice
in white wine. Watson, you have never
yet recognized nay merits rs house
keeper
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CHAPTER <.
THE END OF THE ISLANDER.

ASA--AA$A~A1As' -
Our meal was a merry one. Holmes
could talk exceedingly well when he
chose, and that night he did choose.
He appeared'to be in state of nerv-
Gus exaltation have never known
him so brilliant. He spoke on quick
succession Of subjects,--on miracle.
plays, on medieval pottery, on Stradi-
varius violins, on the Buddhism of Cey-
lon,. and on the warships Of the fu-:
ture--handling each as though he had
made special study Of it. His bright
humor marked the reaction from his
black depression Of the preceding days.
Athelney Jones proved to be sociable.
soul in his hours OF relaxation, and
faced his dinner with therair of bon
vivant. For myself, felt elated at
the thought that we were nearing the
end of our task, and caught somer7
thing Of Holmes gayety. None Of us
alluded during dinner to the cause
which had brought us together.
r. When the cloth was cleared Holmes
glanced at his watch and filed up
three glasses with port. "Ones
bumper, said he, ''to the success Of
| our little expedition. And now IL IS
high time we were of. Have you q
pistol, Watson?''
II have my old service revolver in
my desk" ss I'll
'.You had best take it, then. It is
well to be prepared. ! see the cab is
at the door. i ordered it for half-past
six. LTD
1t was little past seven before we
reached the Westminster wharf and
found our launch awaiting us. Holmes
eyed it critically; l
els there anything to mark it as :
police boat?" u s...s
"Yes-that green lamp at the side"
Then take it of" -t
The small change was made, We
stepped on board, and the ropes were
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1 Ing my checkered career, but never did
. sport give me such q wild thrill as this
mad, flying man hunt down the.
Thames. Steadily we drew 81 upon
/ them, yard by yard. In the silenco
1,of the night we could hear the
painting and clanking Of their ma
chinery. The man in the stern still
crouched upon the deck, and his arms
were moving as though he were busy,
while every now and then he would
look up and measure with q glance the
distance which still separated US. /,
Nearer we came and nearer. Jones
yelled TO them to stop. We were not
more than four boats lengths behind
them, both boats flying at Memen-
dous pace. 1t was q clear reach OF
the river, with Barking. level upon
one. side and the melancholy Plum.
stead marshes upon the other. At
our hail the man in the stern sprang
up from the deck and shook his two
clinched fists at us, cursing the while
in. Z high, cracked voice. He
was q good-sized, powerful man,
and as he stood posing himself
with legs astride / could see that from
the thigh downwards there was but
wooden stump upon the right side. At
the sound Of his strident, angry cries
there was movement In the huddled
bundle upon the deck. Itstraig htened
itself into a little black mantle
smallest have ever seen-witha great,
misshapen head and shock Of tangled,
disheveled hair. Holmes had already
drawn his revolver, and whipped out
mine at the sight Of this savage, dis
torted creature. He was wrapped in
some, sort of dark ulster or blanket,
which left only his. face exposed; but
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|OIl MIN n ES o T HIN lS
shore. sc see my sentry at bis Post 81
he remarked, s'but no ssign Of 9: hanSa-

II
shore. e see ny sentry at his Post. &
he remarked but no e'n q 9 hand.,
kerchief. s '- NJ s 81
Suppose v7e4go down stream g - short.
way and lie II walt TOR them SUD slil1
Jones' eagerly We were all eager ~.
this time, even the policemen 8 ana ssok-
ers, who had very vague idea q Wh;as
was going forvva "a. Gay ssx
I'VE have no right 70 Take 7aa't al. any
thing TOE granted .e homes ansWerea.
IT IS certainly ten 70 one mat Shey g s';
down stream, butwe cannon pc cersaan 10.
FROM = TINS pol1nt we can see ne en1
trance to the yard ana they can naroiys
see US. II Wall pc cle e''s nlgn' ana sl!s.s
plenty ct light. we must stay W y
we are. See how the 1olk swarm warn over over
yondeAr' IN mine the gaslaent;
Ihey are coming from Wol * " LOO:
yard. /, ! 8;.i f-ll
Dlrsy-took1ng rasc ca Du1 = - p
pose every onenas some !lSb1e y tssA
spark, concealed about hin, him: You, You
would notthan n. a. To- looK ~ t, ,
lhere Is no priori Prooa olil'y aoouo Z
u. Astrange enlgn q. IS IS man ma !. q,
g some one Calls MN llll 2 soui coHceaieo
IN an animal IN ! suggesstesn CO., .,s.
WlnWood. heade5 IS. g''o %. upon 1le'
sub]ect, SAID homes. ne ne r = - r.
That, wh'le the 'ndis1dual man rs e -
lns 6 ~ Ole puzzle, IN one aggregate tls 4
becomes 6 matne1nael le celsainey Y,
You, can, Tor example. never 1orete e Y;
What any one man IL wan W. oue you con
say WIN precision "nao o. ayslsge
nu1nDer VIII DC up N. lnaly. Nt uI.s
vary Dut Percentasesr el y, soIseans'
30 says Sne sIat as, Du' 10 sec =. .
aanakercnle1! surrey 'lete - = Wn1oc
nu ~. ose. yon1e 49, 4.1..
hes' ~ ~ your ooy' Aef'e - ga gu:
see MN pialnty'
Anu 1'.ere - .ne tAut ,:, 800 .1,
holmes ~ ana gong: INC ehe e usy.l.
fnll speed sneaa' gig sn lneGl. 80 49,
a a: tnat launcn WIN :, !ne yet1oN
agnt' oy heaven : suatl ASvsl -! ~
give myselI :, = she proves W nave e1Ao
hee!s OF US! Il . -
one nAu slipped unseen oaluugn slo
yaru =, entrances :, anu taseeu go W.
OF .hree sinai cIss,e, 50 o.la. sle ns.u
larry got her spee ecu uP pelo,e we 50"
| ner. Now sne WIS ny.ns 49, .Ae
strealn' neal ~ - we st.oig, so.nK 80
V.e.nen1oas I. .a.n. oIes 4o 4 :
az .. n1r anu snooA li :, 49, ..r 49,.
). one = very . ~ ias 49,, n :, ssiu' up ::
w. WV silall c<..sn 'i1i. = ~,
we lnuse ca.cn ~, nef' ,' IIleu :4
Deeween , , Us 1 60 a. -, n e. -, "a
seohers. n",ee llel ~ q. 20 go =,
we Durn 'ns nua' W. Nus. nass '' nv
W. meie 1an.y go 80 ~. -
furnaces roaleo, anu me po NV, "a.
anes ,, Mzzea ~ tss sresas
Aie 'a,11o 10 ~, -, l'A. -
cup tnrousm 1lle SUN f.vel We sly ~
sew .wo fo LIZ WIVES rs ~ ..n. ~ Az aa@ ~
lslo :. 10: 49, 80 "a ,,;, ~ ',;i,s
glnes we sp'a " anu atss. IL. IN -. 8
llvln ellln s. on1 49, -. .o st.
.ern ~ our Do"s ,; earew :, : tong. = =.
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SIGN or the FOUR

. vet that he could not throw light
upon. Heis irregular in his methods,
and q little quick, perhaps, in jumping
ut theories, but, on the whole, think
he would have made most promising
officer, and don't care who knows It
have had wire from him this morn
ing, BY which understand that he has
got some clew to this Sholto business.
Here is his message"
He took the telegram out of his
pocket, and handed it to me. It was
dated from Poplar at twelve o'clock.
500 TO Baker street at once" it said.
"If T. have not returned, wait for me.
an close on the track of the Sholto
gang. You can come with us tonight
If you want to bein atsthe finish. !,
''This sounds well. He has evidently
picked up the scent again, said /.
"Ah, then he has been at fault too
exclaimed Jones, with evident satisfac-
ton. ''Even the best Of us are thrown
off sometimes. Of course this may
prove to be a false alarm; but 1t is my
duty as an officer of the law to allow
no chance to slip. But there is, some
OAAE oV VIC AOJ4. CAAA"E'9 VAAAo 40 Az
A heavy step was heard ascending
the stairs, with great wheeling and
rafting as from q man who was sorely
put to it for breath. Once or twice he
stopped, as though the climb was too
much for him, but at last he made his
way to our door and entered. His APP
pearance correspondent to the sounds
which we had heard. He was an aged
man, clad in seafaring garb, with an
old peaiacket buttoned up to his
throat. His back was bowed, his knees
were shalsy, and his. breathfng was
painfully asthmatic. AS he leaned
upon thick oaken cudgel his shout
ders .heaved in the effort to draw air
into his lungs. He had colored scarf
round his chin, and could see little Of
his face save pair Of keen dark eyes,
overhung by bushy white brows, and
The Irish standard., 1895-05-25
..wHAr IS IT, MI MAN?" I ASKED.

. WHAT - "a MAN! = <aCALO' ~
long gray .side-wh iskers. Altogether
he gave me the inpr ession: Of 6 re-
spectable master mariner who had
fallen into years and poverty. IA
''What is It, my man?" asked.
He looked about him in the slow me-
thoaical fashion. Of old age. 5s.'..
'.1s Mr.. Sherlock Holmes here?' said
.No; but I, am acting for him. You
can tell me any message you have for
him" ss :s,bs. r., F.s,. s, ". ,ss sa:A
''1t was to him himself Iwas to tell
It," said he. = .. u. .s3,8!.
But tell YOU .thatsI am acting for
him. Was it about Mordecai Smiths
boat?" y ~ hs5t
. eyes. knows well where it is An
j knows where the men he is after are.
An knows where the treasure is. I
knows all about it."
"Then tell me, and shall let him
know"
! ut was to him I was to tell it," he
repeated, with the petulant obstinacy
of very old man. ~ d .s5s. s5..
& ''Well, you must wait for him."
Z 'sNo, no; amt goin' to lose q whole
Iday to please no one. If Mr.. Holmes
ain't here. then Mr.. Holmes must find
tit all out for himself. / don't care
about the look Of either of you, and
won't tell word"
He shuffied towards the door, but
Athelney Jones got In front OF him.
SWEAT bit, my friend" said he. !.
EssYou have important information, and
you must not walk off. We shall keep
you, whether you like or not, until our
friend returns"
. The old man made little run to-
wards the door, but, as Athelney Jones
put his broad back up against il, he
: recognized the uselessness Of resistance.
S; pretty sort o treatment thisl" he
!cried, stamping his stick. II come here
ito see a gentleman, and you two, who
il never suWin my life, seize me and
treat me in this fashionl" .,@
q; s'You will be mono the worse" said.
eve shall, recomponsc you Tor the loss
OF your time. Sit over here on the
sofa, and you will not have long to
wait"
he came across sullenly enough, and
seated himself with his face resting on
his hands Jones and resumed our
cigars and our talk. Suddenly, how
ever, Holmes voice broke in upon as.
II think that you might offer me q
cigar, too, /" he said. s. ,.3 II
We both started in our chairs. Theirs
4 was Holmes sitting close 70 us with IN
air Of quiet amusement. Ssi Es. III u
ssss - q. 4 am 4 4
The Irish standard., 1895-05-25

Deserve the trade I'D their line of
Business, Tor thsy are pushers and will
give you d faiir deal. Gall and see
them, Corner NJ sin and Cen trail, MIN
neapolis 5ss
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Latest In Wedding Rings.

A woman well known among society people recently astonished her friends by appearing ill public wearing three solid gold rings on the third finger of her right hand. So much curiosity was aroused that one of her friends finally asked her why she wore the rings in the way she did
 "oh," she replied, "that s the very latest Paris fashion. You see, the first ring was given me by my first husband, who died of yellow fever. I wear that in memory of him. The next one wear in joyful remembrance of the fact that l got divorce from my second husband, and the third ring reminds me that am married again and getting to be an old woman. "-Chicago Times Herald
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The l. W. Harper is the finest whiskey on earth. Used in modera- ton, it is sure specific for indiges- tion, for general debility, for insom- nia, for mental debility. It is as fra grant as ripe fruit and if used in mod eration it lengthens life, adds to our joys and drives dull care away.
 The I. W. Harper Whiskey is abso- lutely pure. 1t is prescribed by the ablest physicians of this country and by degrees it is winning world wide reputation. For sale by,
 " J. BRANNoN < BRO. Cor. Main and Second avenue, Pine Bluff, Ark.
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STORIES OF THE DAY.
The Colonel Pulled on the Wrong String
 and Lost,

and Lost.
 The colonel wanted to buy piece of land bordering on the Arkansas river and owned by queer old fellow named A11port. The tavern keeper posted us on his eccentricities and cautioned us par tlcularly that he believed the world was fiat and would not sell to any one who disputed him. We found the old man seated on stump and fishing in creek near his cabin, and when the object of the visit had been stated he inquired:
 Stranger, what's your religrn2''
 Baptist, replied the colonel, &C., cording to programme.
 Whats yer politics?"
 Haven't got any"
 Do you think we orter annex Mex ieo?"
 1T do."
 If you was on jury and feller was on trial fur piekin up few sawlogs in the river, how would you go-fur or agin him?'
 I'd vote to acquit him, of course. When sawlogs break loose and go float ing down stream, they are common property. "
 That's sol That as true as gospil ?" exclaimed the old man. Stranger, l wish you was goin to settle around these parts. ] like 8 man who talks plumb up and down as you does. So you want to buy land? Shouldn't t bit wonder if we could dieker. Be you a temperance man?''
 "Oh, mol get drunk whenever I feel like it, and l always keep four gallons of whisky in the house. '
 That's it That's bewtiful If we had five men like you around here, we d run the county. Yes, I expect you kin hev that land at my sellin price, which is $3, 000
 When can you make out the papers?o asked the colonel
 "Oh, today, I reckon. Stranger, do you believe in wimmin' s rights?''
 No, sirl"
 That's bewtiful! Yes, I think we kin git the papers made ont today. Kun mel, can't you arrange to settle down yere? How about Jonah and the whale"
 s.I don't believe Jonah was swallow ed. ;"
 Bewtiful-bewtiful I think I ki1 let you hey that land fur about $2, 500. What do you think about this yert world, kurnel-is she round or flat?n
 Flat as pancake, of course P promptly replied the colonel.
 Do you believe it?'
 FRGf 0o51T.ca 11aoTI caxyo ge round is either liar or an idiot. Shall we go over to the county seat this after noon?9
 :" Not by q blamed sight" exclaimed the old man. You couldn't hey that land fur $2o, 900 p
 But Why27
 sBekase you believe the world is flat. J
 But don't youF'
 .No, sir did up to about an hour ago, when the back end of my cabin set tied down two feet and killed my dawe and sl1eared the old woman half to death. Then I made up my mind the world was round aud I'd bin fool huff to locate this farm jist about whar two inches more of tip will boost the hull caboodle of Allports into Ghiny! Sorry fur you, kurnel, but you orter got yere about an hour sooner while I was hangin on to the fiatness of things and achin to meet as big a fool as was !"--Detroit Free Press
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Is the truthful, startling title of d book about No-To-bac, the harmless, guaranteed tobacco habit cure that braces up nicetinized nerves, elimi- mates the nicotine poison, makes weak men gain strength, vigor and manhood. You run no physical or financial risk, as No-To-Bac is sold by WI. Dewoody x Co. under a guarantee to cure or money refunded. Book free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, New York or Chicago.
 4-24d1m
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All parties desiring to go on the T. P. A, excursion to san Antonio, Texs and the City of Mexico are re- qucsted to hand their names to Ed. Werthcimer, Secretary, at once. The train will leave the Cotton Belt de- pot at noon Saturday, Jnne l.
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Impure water is the source of nearly all diseases, and as rule Pine Bluff water is impure. Cantrell Springs water, however, is not only pure, but possesses many health-giv- ing properties. Save a big doctors bill and several weeks sickness by in- vesting 10 cents a day i'll this excel lent water. 25d3t
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The Iron Mountain Railway will sell tickets at lowest tirst-class rates for the round trip to Dallas, Tex, on account of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in that city on May 16 to 26
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Why Johnny Banks Was Proud.

A Kentucky school committee whose members had invitations to q hanging at the county jail struck town just be- fore the district school was dismissed for the day With view of combining business with their pleasure trip, tho committee dropped in on the school ma am and put few questions to the scholars The answers were so brilliant ly incorrect that the teacher was prompt ed by her pupils apparent ignorance to tell the committeeman that all the little ones were worked up over the coming event at the jail Then she dismissed the scholars.
 But the scholars, instead of trooping off as usual, hung about the yard watch ing with jealous eyes the proud and ar rogant bearing of small boy who strut ted among them like king i'll the midst of his courtiers. His every action was observed, and it was apparent that the greater part of the girls hung upon his words and glances Eventually one of them offered ripe red apple to the boy, who took it without thanks and with cool superiority. His action and the queer behavior of the other children aroused the curiosity of one of the visit ors, and he turned to the schoolma am, asking:
 "Who is that arrogant small boy?''
 The teacher looked, and then with a little air of wonder answered.
 "Why, don't you know him? That's Johnny Banks It's his father who is going to be hanged. "-New York World.
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A Coming Joy.

That was wise man who said the rich man who can afford to have eucum- how good the first cucumber tastes to the man who has to wait until the price per cucumber reaches point where one fig ure will represent it.-Buffalo Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-27

On account of the Arkansas State eneampment, G. A. R., the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Little Rock at rate of $170 for the round trip on June 4, and 6. limited to Inne s for return. B. H. Wilson, Ao't
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SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Of the Cotton Belt T. P. A. Train.

On the occasion of the meeting of he National r. P. A. Convention at san Antonio June }, the Cotton Belt will run special vestibuled train from St. Louis to San Antonio, leaving St. Louis at s o'clock D. m. Friday May 3Ist, arriving at Pine Bluff June lst at o'clock D. m. and arriving i'll san Antonio at 9:45 June 2nd. This will he q delightful and cheap trip, as the Cotton Belt has made the rate very cheap. For fur ther information call oh B.H. Wilson, agent, Pine Bluff Ark. dtf
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Her Only Redress.

Mrs. Hetty Green was put off street car in New York the other day because she did not have car fare. The only re- dress open to the poor woman is to buy the street railroad and order the dis charge of the conductor who put her off. Chicago Record.
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Don't All Speak at Once.

The man who has spent the winter preparing Fourth of July speech is now closely examining his mail for in- vitations to deliver it. Washington Post.
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An Original Frenchman.

Another French author has demon strated the possession of unique traits os originality. He received wound in his latest duel Chicago Record.
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Would Cut Of His Nose to Spite His Fac.

WouId Gut Uh HIS Noss 10 spIte HE FAce'
 A cynical Frenchman has proposed to abate the theatrical hat nuisance by hay ing men and women sit on different sides of the center aisle of playhouses. For ourselves we would suffer all the discom- fort possible rather than consent to such a separation. The charm is not in the play, or the dinner, or the scenery, as the case may be, but in the company ill which any of them is enjoyed, New York Evening Sun.
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 IMPORTANT.

We have daily inquiries and de mands for properties and lands described below and if you or your friends have such for sale, write us, giving full details, address, etc.
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Fear.

An isthmus is neck of land, Geographers declare. America, we understand, Will likely get it there.
 -Wash,nRton Star,
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nr. Prices Cream Baking Powder World Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-05-27

Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life
 Away.
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COTTON. CORN, SUGAR AND RIC
 PLANTATIONS.
STOCK, GRAIN, VEGETABLE ANT
 FRUIT FARMS.

Among our connections are appli cants to make loans on real estate or advance money to develop business enterprises. We have applications from parties desiring te enaage i'll manufacturing Also, seeking to engage in merchandising. profes- sional and mechanical pursuits, etc. Therefore, please state the advan- tages, facilities and inducements of- fered by you and your friends, giving full details and address
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TIMBER, GRAZING, MINERAL AND l AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

IMPROVED AND UNEMPLOYED CITY
 PROPERTY.
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Moods Pills cure Constipation by restor- tug the pariatatto action of the alimentary canal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

New York Is hearing a grent de,,
about Elihu Root. one OF the ia,,,.s'.,
who recently argued before the M
ted states Supreme Court as to tho
constitutional!ty OF the Income taN
as passed by Congress and allowed 10
become a law without his signati,ro Ia,
president Cleveland. LAWYER POI
took the ground taken In The Trnst',t
states Senate by David p. nm. and
before the Supreme Court bv tbat
great lawyer. Joseph IL. Choate tbat
the law as 1t stands is unconstit,,'
uonaL Without regard to the rner,t,
~ the contention in the case NJ.
Roots argument has made n rr1go,,,,j;
Impression, and he Is much AM NY
{ {t now. New York has long known
him as one OF the ablest adyoes 1 ~ y,
us BAR rs man who constanti,. a.
ures IN the most important cosss ~,
are brought 10 circulation VI ~
personality is not so much know,
the public as It might be- o,,,,N 70
ms prominence. He does M, ie,tiS 70
man ne is, He is II anytime MT ~
medium height and not stout tI eH N
Herk hair. m0ustache ana sida 80. ~
Heis- and his eyes are dark III, Wis
neg Is not sympathctic. but i,. -
sether cold and repellant. Ve ~ q,
that personal magnetism ia, as nor
many prominent lawyers ~, 'nauhS
lhstsa9 upon his real ability tits
analytical powers are somethIng ~