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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
EIREBTGS IN HOBOkEN.
FIRE DISCOVERED IN TENEMENT-HoOof'
UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH IN
dictate INCENDIARISM.

What appears to have been deliberate attempt
10 set fire 10 a three-story double teneme ?t-house
at No. III Clnton-st.. Hoooken. occupied the at'eh-
ton OF the police yesterday. AS the result or the
investigation George Zwyer. German. VINO lived
with his wife and baby on the first hoor. was ar
rested on a Charge of arson.
milkman named Baker went into the hallway
of the house at o'clock yesterday morning to de-
liver milk and found the place filled WITH smoke
Which seemed 10 be issuing from Zwyers apart
,nents. He hurried into the street and met Louis
Gutheil, of No. J3 Second-st., who returned with
occupants, including Tax Commissioner Patrick
Driscoll the of the building. and warning
them Of their danger. ,
The men then forced open the hall door e*ding
TO Zwyer's apartments and found chair burning
in the middle of one of the rooms The chair rad
been saturated with kerosene oil and was blazing
fercely when the men carried II INTO the street
Chief Applegate, of the Fire Department was
called upon to investigate. He found oil sprnkled
on a sofa rug under a bed and on the carpet IN all
three rooms occupied by Iwyer. The Chee said
that inasmuch as the hall door was locked sus-
pcion was at once directed to Zwyer, who. 1t was
learned. left the house at o'clock on saturday
night 10 attend a ball at the Union Hill Turn
Verein Hall He took his wife and child with him.
Zwyer returned home at o'clock yesterday morn
ing and was arrested.
Chief Applegate questioned Zwyer 10 ascertain
whether or not his furniture was insured. and the
man drew from his pocket $1,000 policy in the
Hartford Insurance Company. which ne took with
him for safe-keepng when he went to the ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
NORMAL SCHOOLS AND NORNAL COLLEGE,

Speaking upon the subject OF THE Comparative
Value of Normal Diploma and a Tinker's Damn"
at the annual dinner on Saturday night of the As
ISOLATION Of Graduates of the State Normal
Schools. NJ NJ Wagner. of Brooklyn, declared that
the diplomas of the Normal School were mot worth
a tinker's damn" lie pointed out that the diplomas
issued by the State Normal School. and signed by
the State Superintendent. although authorizing
their holders to teach in the State of New York
were OF no I'm the cities. He protested against
this apparent discrimination
Or. Thomas Hunter. the president of the Normal
College In this city. when asked for his opinion on
this criticism yesterday explained that the grade
Of study In the State normal schools not suni-
GENTLY high to meet the requirements of the cities
The graduates Of our college" he added. ARE re-
quired to take four or five years course to fit
them for teaching in the public schools of this city
while In the State normal schools generally only "A
three years course l. requisite The purpose
OF these State normal institutions is train teach
for the district schools In the counties of the
State. and the standard that il is necessary for
them to attain is not nearly high as we Insist
upon before giving diploma.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
HORSELESS ASH WAGONS.


FROM Engineering.
Tho motor-cart has found a very appropriate use
man. The collection OF dustbn refuse IL OF tho
most unpleasant features OF urban economy sit--
vival OF the methods of dirt and squalor which dis
tnguished what We discontinued nioderns call 'the
good old times" The District Council of Chiswick
Is determined TO abolish the high piled loads OF
garbage, the dlatory proceedings ard extravaganza
OF the dust contrdctor-thc form of middeman we
can perhaps best dispense with-at blow. TO this
end II has commissioned the Steam Wagon and
Carriage Company OF Chiswicn to build a couple
OF steam-propcled motor-carts. which have been
designed by j. l. Thornycroft. The arrangement
will be that OF a tipcart. and provision will be made
for preventing the vehicles from presenting the
usual offensive spectacle OF ordinary dust carts
when passing through the streets-a matter of no
small Importance. especially In windy weather
The steam-carts 10 cost $3.50 each. and in the
discussion on the financial bearing of the change
some interesting facts came TO light.
Under the contracting system the cost OF the
work has been increasing continuously. and for
next year addition of about % per cent
asked by the contraC tors BY purchasing the two
motor-carts and spreading the payment over
ing of go "A year for the three years: and when the
first cost has been liquldated. the saving will he
$50 "A year. The figures show that contractors can
work cheaply than corpora ions. Tor II IL evil
dent dust contractors make more than 1850 year
OF their Job. Their business, however, must
be a very unpleasant one, and nobody can blame
them for trying to get rich out OF II az quickly
possible There Is one thing more the chiswick
District Council might no. ms they have shown
themselves ~ enlightened and enterprisng. They
might provide that householders should have iron
refuse bins. small that they could be easily
carried. and that the motor-carts should go round
and empty these daily. with covered cart and
covered bin-thc latter Just fitting into opening
In the cart and its I'D fitting open as II turned
up-al the present offensive accompanments OF
tho dusfman's calling would DO removed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
MARRIED AGAINST HIS WILL.
YOUNG NEWARK MAN WANTS HIS MARRIAGE
ANNULLED BECAUSE HE WAS FRIGHT


Compelled 10 marry by duress OF imprison-
ment" is the way George H. Ingle. Of No. 80 Camp
St. Newark, puts It in his application praying for
the annulment of his marriage to Miss Annie Noon
which ceremony took place In the Essex County
Jail in Newark. on January 3 last. 1ngle Is twenty
five years old and his wife is few years younger
They met at dance In CALIFORNIAN Park in June
1898 They became fast friends. and remained so
TIL as Ingle says. he learned that Miss Noon was
making declarations that he intended TO marry her
and supplemented this by stating that she would
have him for her husband "by fair means foul"
Then he says he dropped her acquaintance. Her
persisteLcy forced him, he explains. TO remain from
home for five months. When he returned she
brought criminal proceedings. alleging betrayal
He was arrested on New Years Day, and was
raigned before Justice of the Peace Rapp. The JUS
tice he says told him that If he didn't marry the
girl he Uhe Justice, would send him TO jail for
twenty years He refused and was committed to
iail pending trial. Then. after a few days reiec
lion and fearing that he might be compelled to stay
in Jail twenty years. he he decided to marry
the girl but not TO live with her. After the cere-
mony he released.
In his bill for rlief Ingle declares that II no.
any feeling Of affection for Miss Noon. but fright
that led him consent to the marriage. He never
intended live with the girl he says and since the
marriage has not supported her or had anything to
do with her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
MR. MOODYS MEETING.

Dwight l.. Moody's discourse in Carnegie Hah
was briefer than usual yesterday afternoon. rnos'
Of the time OF the service being taken up IN sing
ing hymns Then when the famous preacher dla
start TO talk he began by asking his consresauon
II they would favor the continuation OF the sun
dav afternoon services under the guidance OF the
Rev A. c. Dixon, as next Sunday would be rs
(Moody's) last appearance in the hall lie asAst
those in favor of having DR. Dixon preach th.se
I'm the ensuing month TO signify so by raising -
right hand and every auditor did so. lhen Al'
Moody asked for a contribution for Mt >'heFLp.
who has been doing missionary work among tne
laboring class 10 aid him in conducting weeAea!
meetings in March in Cooper Union. az cost y
$50 a day In a few minutes Mr.. Moody announced
that he had received 1921.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
THE PETROLEUM MARKET

The petroleum market was comparatively s''ons u.
last week notwithstanding the fact rat the fo'he %
production we'll maintained Excellent "eAs az
been opened Wetzel County, w Va, hut some q ~
new wells In TYLER County Penn. have NJ turne sn -
good expected In this latter territory TIE sand VIZ
ae. u a.llling l. expensive. Inc e"i''e fi't 49,
pipe lines for January shows that the cold weather anu E
lower markets tended reduce operations. a. We. = .
reduce the accumulation ~ stocks The iaei'se
stocks above ground for the month was N'tT WV
$50 90 barrels. .-,r.,
Following is a report 81 pue line movements 'o"'''
from the figures Of 'The oil city Derrick
Figures bbls- Jan. % Jan. 30 De- 20 gag -;
Total receipts 40 S3 2oI3s n -nlhfi> .e.'e,,,,
Total deliveries. 3 1876 ~ doi 26&b3' 2''a-S
Excess receipts. ia ~. lP~ 81 ~ ~ - ri
receipts ti.s9t \, ~
Daily d'liyries l"i. l3b sl"'' ~'''>' 49,
Daily v. r'pts 'Ss>e 80. .iV.., a ~ ,gi
Excess deliveries.
Refined petroleum closed go cents per gallon II oS
rels and ~ cents In bulk at New York fhiaie.p..
prices being on points lower FOREIGN gloiaiin'
were: London. 5H5is per Imperial. gallon NhNs
IL francs per loo Rios and Bremen ~ MARKS per
kilos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
LABOR MEN CONDEMN THE BAKER BILL

There was considerable discussion at the meeting
OF the Central Labor Union in Clarendon Hall yes
terday In relation 10 laws recently passed By ths
Legislature affecting workingmen, and others wncl
are on the Legislatures calendar William j.
o Brien presided. and Daniel Harris. on behaf OK
the Bookbinders' Union. asked that the Central
Labor Union condemn a bill introduced in the Leg
isature by Assemblyman Baker. entitled An Act
Providing for the Manufacture of Certain School
Books" The provisions of the act which were OBJ
jected to by Mr. Harris were those providing tnat
school books should be printed and made In the
States prisons. and that the superintendent OF
Public instruction should furnish the necessary
CODY from which the books could be made .
Mr. Harris declared that the bill was DOW
aimed at a number of industries in the allied print
ing trades. IF union men should not wear prson'
made clothing" he said their children should NOT
read prison-ma books"
The Bookbinders Union has appropriated $50 %
fight this bill and mass-meeting o. the all.eI
printing trades will be held in a few days to protest
against it. The Central Labor Union passed resp
luton cJndemning the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
DEATH or DIR. II. A. DREAMER.

DIR. Henry A. Creamer died on Saturday night az
the home Of his widowed mother Mrs Ellen
Creamer No. ia Hewes-st, after a short Illness
from pneumonia DR.. Creamer born In Brook
lyn, and twenty-five years old. His father
DR. Joseph Creamer. who died four years ago. was
"A weknown surgeon and OF the first police
surgeons Of the Brooklyn Department. A brother
DR. Joseph Creamer, was elected Coroner -four
years
DR. Henry A. Dreamer was "A graduate from the
Bellevue Medical College. New-York He was
member of the New-York State Medical Society
and Court Hawthorne, A. o. r. He had suffered
during the winter from rheumatism and left his
home while Ill 10 attend patient. Through this
be contracted the cold which resulted in his death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
LAST SEIDL CONCERT THIS SEASON.

Mrs. Laura c. Langford has announced the pro-
gramme for the last concert TO be given this season
by the Sedl Society. The concert will be given on
Tuesday evening. March 3 In the Academy of
Music. The selections will be:
Horn solo. Mr.. Dutschke
tlnquantafne Gabriel Marie
Nioloncello solo, NJ. Riedrich
Suite peer Gynt' Gre,e
(a) Morning
tb) Death.
(c) Anitra's Dance
td) Dance in the Hall Of the Mountain King
NJ. Henry Schradieck.
Preudes List
MIDSUMMER .Mendels
ARRANGED for plano by Liszt)
Master Arthur HOchmann.
GOOD Friday Spells Wagner
From 'Parsifal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
HE WAS NOT KIDNAPPED.
ARTHUR COMPO HAD HIDDEN BEHIND
BAKERY COUNTER.
HE THOUGHT HE HAD SEEN HIS FATHER, AND
DID NOT WANT TO BE TAKEN
AWAY BY HIM

IT fought papa"
This was the explanation given by Master Arthur
Compo. five years Old Of his reasons for spreading
dismay in the Compo household and setting the
police OF two cities edge.
Arthur lives with his mother and his brother
Sherwood seven years old. at No. IL Hul-st. Mrs
Bella NJ Compo. the mother. has been living apart
from her husband for some time The husband
whose name is jeremiah a. Compo recently sued
out writ Of habeas corpus in the Supreme Court
TO obtain possession of the children. charging that
his wife was not proper person TO care for them.
He employed George f. Elliott as counsel, and the
case came up before Justice Dickey last week.
Compo is a tall. ruddy-cheeked and dashng fellow,
handsome in certain staggering way
Compo made persistent effort to blacken his
yife's reputation but failed dismally that JUS
tice Dickey refused 10 hear his counseTs summing
up The Judge interrupted Mr.. Elliott IN the
midst Of his remarks. saying that he thought
Compo was thoroughly bad" and cut short the
trial by awarding the custody of the children TO
the mother.
Mrs Compo however. did not feel easy In her
mind. She knew that her husband was reckless
fellow. and he had looked at her in threatening
manner she left the courtroom with me oi he
dren The little woman cautioned the boys 70 pe
constantly on their guard against any dorn'pu ~ az
kidnapping The result was ha po'h e1Is abont
with the utmost caution ~ c . ,r,,e
10 rhe nearest bakery to get some bread
II was O'Clock when he started out ana raPi,uIy
Sad moi returned After vain search throughout
The neighborhood the mother nformed me ponce
and instructions sent out from Ponce HEAD
Quarters TO watch for Compo and the boy.
About 10 o'clock the bakery people prepared 10
close IN the shop one of the boys went 10
counter which had been little used in the evening
and saw a little foot projecting from under IL re
started hack in amazemcnt. but before ne conlu
sneak there was a wriggle. and a small pae-faced
has he gomez whispered the little one. with a
scared look. -, ..r 49,,
The bakers boy made no direct answer, but
turned 10 his companion and shouted That the
missing lad was found In less time than II taxes
10 t. il the whole street was apprised that arthur
Compo had been discovered and in few moments
the happy mother had the lost boy IN her arms arms,
"vhai did YOU do 1t for. Arthur" she asked.
when she could find her breath. 49,
~ fought I saw papa" explained Arthur "and
7 dodged under the counter. An l heard some
one ookn for an sayin where vas L. an
law ms as still as a mouse. an didn't even care
70 breathe. An I'm awful tired. but would nave
STAYED all night rather than have papa nnd me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
BICTCLIST HELD Up,

Paterson. Feb. q (SpecaD.-A novel holdup
was reported to the police to-day. Edward J.
Brunt Of Railway, riding a bicycle along
East Elghteenth-st. about IL o'clock. his way
home from Underclif. lie pedalling along
at a slow gait. account OF the snow on the
ground. when suddenly appeared. and
one pulled him down. while the other held a
volver at his head. on the command of of the
men. he handed wallet containing $50 and
allowed ride away without molcstaiion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
HER BODY FOUND IN TIE LAKE.

Cape May Feb. 2.-The body of Mrs Ron
Hewitt, who disappeared last Tuesday night was
found this morning in Magnolia Lake, near her
home. at Ocean View
Mrs. Hewitt was the wife OF Coast Guard Hewitt
and her death can be traced directly to religious
frenzy. short time ago she attended a revival
service and became deeply affected. species OF
religious eXaltafion took possession OF her and
when she disappeared she left a note for her hts-
band. In which she said. The Kingdom Of Heaven
\ AT hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
LAST SERVICES ~ THE OLD CHURCH.

Closing services IN the present church building o,
the Twenty-third Street Baptist Congregation we're
held yesterday. The property at Lexington-ave and
Twenty-thrd-st. has been sold and a new church
will be built az One-hundred- d-forty-htth-si ana
Convent-ave. This is the church from Wncn no
Rev Thomas Dixon. jr, withdrew several years ago.
He was succeeded by the Rev b 3. Bosworth who
is the pastor.
The removal OF the church uptown was competed
nv the removal Of members and change u population
The church will be Joined in It's new quarters up.
town by the Grace Baptist church, "ncn ior me .as
two years has been worshippng in private house
close to the new site. While the new building u n
the course OF construction the congregation VIII wor'
ship temporarily in the hall OF the United Charities
Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
FIRE AT 4 REEINERY-

One OF the large stills in the Eagle Refinery ward
at Cavan Point Jersey city took fire at 1 O'Clock
yesterday morning The still and its contents
were destroyed The flames communicated with q
she'd which was consumed. and reached "A train
OF coal cars. two OF which were burned up The
ifeineh were hampered by the intense heat but
spreading TO the adjoining stills and also saved
the other cars I'm the train N
The officials al the refinery were reticent and
would give no Information concerning the cause
OF the fire or the loss. The Fire Department oa,
Gals estimate the damage at 5000 '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
4 CHtRCH'S ANNITERSIRY.

The thirty-third anniversary OF the dedica ton OF
the James Methodist Episcopal Church. In West
Forty-fourh-st. OF which the Rev. w f. Brush
Is pastor, was celebrated yesterday. The ami
versary sermon was preached by The Rev DR.
J. Palmer. one of the missionary secretaries OF the
AsfhnilAf EDiscnbal Church "a Il Holmes ad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
THE REV. MR.. NOBLE TO 60 ABROAD.
1T is EXPECTED TEAT HE WILL BECOME PASIoR
OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH IN ROME.

CHURCH IN ROME.
The Eighteenth Street Methodist Eplscopai
Church. which has been successful In It's UNDERTAKE
ines during the last year or more. is soon 10 lose
its pastor the Rev. Eugene A. Noble. as ne mas de-
cded n accept a call abroad. and his appointment
Tor next wear Is settled. Since he took charge oil
the church Mr.. Noble has done much TOWARD m
creasng the congregation and his loss no DOUBT
will be greatly felt by the members OF the chuicn
According 10 the arrangements made ne VIII 60 10
italy after the meeting OF the New orK East
Conference in ST. Johns Church. IN April 10 pc
come the pastor Of the American Methodist hp's-
coral Church in Rome. -, u..,
Mr. Noble has also received call TO the church
Mt New Britain. Conn. his acceptance being con-
fingent upon his decision as TO the call 10 ftoHie
THE New Britain church is thus OPEN ana TINS VIII
relieve IN Slight measure. the pressure upon the
Conference. ,,. 49,
The Rev. Mr.. Noble entered the ministry as
member of the New-York East Conference in lSsz
being appointed 10 the pastorate of Grace Church
in Bridgeport. Conn. AT the session OF the confer
Bishop Warren 10 the Eighteenth Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. and is now CLOSING MS second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
GRAND ARMY BUGLE NOTES
COMING APPOINTMENTS BY GENERAL
PORTER.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE EXPECTED

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE EXPECTED
sooY-GENERAL ORDERS no.
The standing committees which General Horace
Porter the newly elected chairman OF the NeW
York Memorial Committee. Is TO appoint TOT 1881
are looked for with interest in most OF the posts
OF this city. The names are not yet K"o"n "D'
the expectation is that the General may hhu ''e
IN announce them before the end OF the prese".
week though his pressing duties as Grand MAJ 9""'
OF the ceremonies at the Inauguration OF fresioe'
elect Mckinley at Washington. and the elapora'o
nrenarations which largely devolve upon MIN
for the transfer to the city OF the Grant Monument
on April a. may proven, early an announce
ment.
An overwhelming majority OF the veterans ..
New-York want TO see the affairs of the Mefnorlai
Committee conducted In the interest OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic and wholly independent ..
polItica considerations. 1t was TINS sentiment .i
prevailed in the election OF Genera! ,Lr ny
General Day I'm the exciting contest OF FEBRUARY !.
Great nressure IL IS said, Is being brought upoi
General Porter to induce him 10 make seiectiolis
that will be disappointing 10 those VINO mop " -
,he committee lifted out OF the politcai rug, anu
wb,cb will warrant the announcement tnat 10 re-
forms are contemplated In It's management , =. ..ns
safely he assumed that influences OF th+ uesc,p
ton will not prevail with General To- st ,,ns
material which he will choose TO carry OUT ms p'
viii show II is believed. that he has ordereu III
wa rd movement and that neither captuatlo" no'
a retreat Is to be feared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22
DIRECTTU II SOLD.

Long Branch. Feb 2-John p. Drummonds
black stallion. Directum II. years old, has
been sold to +. A. Schultz OF Red Bank. The horse
as a four year-old made a record OF 2:20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

for two thrty-pounder brass guns, now al CIV
crnors Island. They weigh 200 pounds each ana
will be stationed at the Soldiers Monument a.
HuguenOt and Main SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

The annual muster Of the 1st NewYork Mounted
Rifles. Veteran Volunteers Of 1915. will be held
AT Toeers's. No Park Place to-day. Secretary
W. Armstrong has given notice that the rol
will be called AT p. m. the annual election 81
officers will take place at p. m, and dinner viii
be served at 100 D. N.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

thu anniversary address TO the Sundny-school IN
tho afternoon and a reunion prayer meeting was
held i'm the evening. presided over By W. W. Lyon
THE sermon was by the Rev. DR.. OsDon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

Aides-de-C Camp William J. Knnard. Louis De.
inert, Thomas II. Kelly and A. Stewart. OF New.
York City and James r. Haig, p. x. Hart. George
DIETRICH. W. f. Slocum and J. y Crcamer o.
Brooklyn, have made reports on school history, as
have also NJ. " Dodge, Of Rockland, and f. "
Brown. of Flushing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

The list MOUNTED Veterans Of the City Of New.
York will have reception az Lyric Hall, Sixth.
ave- near Forty-second-st., on Thursday evening
next The headquarters OF the association are IN
the 9Th Regiment Armory Colonel w =. Walton
comma ndng, and Sidney Lester, adJuiant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

Farnsworth Post No 10 under the escort Of the
Charles j. Nordquist Camp. Sons Of Veterans at.
tended service in the Universast Church Noun.
Vernon last night. The Rev. Dr. Adams y
BROOKLYN, gave an address George Washing.
tom I'm the interest OF the war veterans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

The official report OF the state OF this depart,
ment given by Commander Graham IN GENERA
orders No. g. shows net loss OF i'i-' h'en'o'' -
the year 1896. lie gives TINS .aD'e - nv
tso ard fall in strength in the last nine years;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

The railroads from all points in New-York State
have made the rate Of fare and third for
the round trip TO the Rochester Encampnent
Tickets will be good from May Il and i. going. 10
May 90 returning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-22

General Nicholas ". Day. who has been III for
nearly a fortnight with an attack OF his "od enc.
nv" rheumatic govt, is able 10 be about again.
much 10 the delight OF his many friends.