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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive of the word "CASTORIA," and
"PITCHER'S CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark.
I, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of ofHyannis Massachusetts,,
was the originator of PITCHERS CASTORIA,"
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of cHAS. H. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original &c PITCHERS
CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is
the kind .you hare alzUays bought, and has the
signature of CHAS H. FLETCHER the
wrapper. No one has authority from me to use
my name except The centaur Company of which
Chas. H. Ie-tcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
Born at Waterloo Batt,e.

Last year man died at Birmingham.
England, who had through life the sat
isfaction of knowing that mis- birthplace
was of unique character, inasmueh as
he was born on the battlefield of Water
loo. He was the descendant of family
of soldiers, and his father, who was
with the Ninety-seventh Cameron high
landers, was killed In the memorable
engagement at Hougemont, The sol
dier's wife had followed her husband
out and thus it happened that the little
stranger made its appearance amid the
din and roar Of battle.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
&1OO REWARD S1Oo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catafrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity, Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires q constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-htting or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp.
c3llous and hot, tired aching feet. We
have over 10000 testimonials of cures Try
it today Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps. Tria
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

For use in place of toe clips on
bicycle plate is attached to the shoe
having a recess in which a projection on
the pedal fits to hold the rider g foot
in place
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

The spiders that spin webs are in an
infinite minority compared with those
which do not. Ground spiders, as the
non-spinners are called, abound every
where. and depend on agility and swift
ness of foot to catch their prey.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

All Eastern Syrup, so-called, usually very
light colored and of heavy body, is made from
glucose. "7ed Garden DriDs" is made from
Sugar Cane and is strictly pure. 1t is for sale
By tirst-ciass grocers, in CANS only. Manuiac-
tured by the PACIFIC COAST SYRUP Co. All gen.
uine .sTed Garden DIiDs'' have the manufac-
turer's name Autographed on every can.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

Meteors rush through space at the
rate of 25 miles second. They are
not usually larger than a pebble, and
on striking the earth's atmosphere they
Immediately dissolve into gas.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

In Paris the trees in the public
streets are treated with as much at
tention as are the plants in botani-
cal gardens. Officials look after
their welfare, and as a result the
streets are beautiful and comfortable.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
BID PAY AND HARD WORK.

The bad pay and hard work of trained nurses
ren.onstrance by eminent medical men and
nonprofessional philanthropists. 1t is well for
an invalid, before he gets SO bad as to need a
nurse or doctor, to use Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers if he has chilIs and fever, constipation,
rheumat sn, dyspepsia and nervousness. Use
it regularly.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

While the bishop of Sodor and Man
was watching the cutting down of one
of his trees recently. the tree fell upon
him, knocking him down. It catching
on a railing saved his life.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

Experiments with locomtives on the
Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad show
that slight addition of graphite to the
oil used for lubricating purposes pro-
NOTES economy
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

In the British lord chamh"rlain's de-
partment the position Of chimney-sweep
is held by woman, and the office of
statuary mason is also filled by MEM
ber of the fair sex.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

About the best thing you can say
about man is that he works as well
alone as when he is watched.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

In France there have been found
only two criminals whose measure
ments by the Bertillon system COIN
cided.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

AS iron expands with heat. the Eiffel
tower is said to be five inches taller
when the temperature is high than it
is in the cool of the day.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
London Telegrams.

Thirty years ago about 10000 tele.
graphic messages were sent from Lon
don daily. To-day the number of daily
dispatches is 100000.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

l know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consumption John Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan, April 81, 1895. J. "
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

One Of the German cities boasts a
street laid with rubber.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness
IiIO after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
bottle and treatise. DIR. B. n. KLINE, Ltd, $50
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

An Atchison man believes that IL he
should go to war, and be shot In the
back. he would receive back pension.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

After being swindled by all others, send us stamp
for particulars of King SoIomon's Treasure the
ONLY renewer of manly strength MASON
CHEMICAL CO, p. o. Box 747. Z PhIaadelghia. Pa
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

In 1916 the value of bushel of
wheat In England was equal to that of
a pound of nails. Today bushel of
wheat will buy 10 pounds of nails.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

There are four millionaires in Eng
land to one in France.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

In the spring cleanse your system ]
using DIR. Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

There are nearly 19, 900 hounds main
tanned in the United Kingdom exclu-
sively for hunting purposes.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

If ."good friend" is pleasant ac-
quaintance, that IS about all you can
reasonably expect.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

soae people WIG are only maliei""
think they are WtttYs
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06

For the speedy, safe and permanent cure of all
Nervous, Chronic and Special diseases even
in their most aggravated forms. There is no man
in the world who has effected SO many permanent
cures in both Men and Women of troubles which
other physicians Of acknowledged ability had given
up as hopeless as this eminent specialist.
NERVOUS DEBILITY and all its attending
ailments, of YOUNG, MIDDLE-AGED and OLD
MEN. The awful effects of neglected or improp-
erly treated cases, causing drains, weakness Of
body and brain, dizziness, falling memory, lack of
energy and confidence, pains in back, loins and
kidneys, and many other distressing symptoms,
uniting one for study, business or enjoyment of
life DR. Radcliffe can cure you, matter who or
what has failed.
WEAK MEN. He restores lost vigor and vi
taIity to weak men. Organs of the body which
have been weakened through disease, overwork,
excesses indiscretions are restored o full power
strength and vigor through his own successful sys-
tenn of treatment.
vARICOCELE, hydrocele, swelling and ten
derness of the glands treae with unfaing success
SPECIAL DISEASES, Inflammation, dis
charges, ETC., which, if neglected or improperly
bladder diseases etc.
DISEASES OF WOMEN. Prompt and es-
pecial attention given to all their many ailments.
WRITE If you are aware of any trouble DO
NOT DELAY. Call on DR.. Radcliffe today. Ifyou
cannot CALL write him. His valuable book free to
all sufferers. CONSULTATION FREE and conf
Dental at Office or by letter.
e. m. RATCLIFFE, 7I3 First kTs- SEATTLE, WASH
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-05-06
Abbreviation.

A little IuHKEIEss, 30 quHIHt1
So modest, and so sweet,
She looked a veritable st.
While walking down, the st.
Journal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
HARRY FAIRcHILD WRITES HoMR
The Weii-known Whafcom Lawyer
Is Wfntering fn Dawson.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-In.eIligencer
WHATCOM, Jan. HAIRY ". Fair
child. the weli-known politician and lawyer
Of this city, wrote from Dawson TO his
wife under date OF November Is. He had
been there FIVE days. and names the prices
% necessities. but says nothing OF
scarcity OF provisions.
He says there are probably 100 or 500
buildings in the city OF Dawson. and that
the weather had been less cold than usual
a. that time Of year. so that underground
drifting Was difficult on account OF the
ground cavsng. and there was little de-
mand for labor The general impression
was. however. that when the ground be-
came thoroughly frozen there would be
demand for ali labor al SIS per day.
Flour was selling at 500 per barrel:
bacon a. $50 % g per pound: taliow
candles. 81 each; rice. 81. 20 to 81 per pound.
butter s. 10 81 per pound. Clothing could
not be bought except from miners about TO
return home. a small sheet-iron stove
bought by himself and partner cast SO.
He thinks Dawson a wonderfully rich
mining camp, but liable 10 be oyerdone in
the spring. There are a few marvelously
rich mines, but the majority are either
unprospectea or have made reasonable
showings.
Mr.. Fsirchild was about to form a
brokerage partnership with ex-coileetor
NaSSoAi, oi Eoit Au~aseiu. ana expected
20 get permission TO practice law on The
arrival OF judge IN the spring. He quotes
The minimum charge that could be made
as an ounce Of gold, SIT
He and his partner. George Moore had
just finished sixty-uliIe trip. with the
thermometer . degrees below zero. Both
Of his cheeks bad frozen On the journey.
and he knew nothing of IL till his COM
panion told him. They took up two claims
on bunker creek, from which they have
high expectations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

Razor Found. Which May ImpIf-
cate BURNS I'm the Crime.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intrlllganeer.
TACOMA. Jan. Although the Creams
murder case IS MOI on today attorneys
FOR the defense are a work In the inter-
est OF their client. Further information
hns heen gathered by them concerning
the finding Of the razor with which the
murder IS supposed to have been commit
ted. II seems that an Italian water front
character was told by his young child
that razor was lying near the billboard.
a. was reported in today's Post-fnteli-
sfncer. The Italian found the razor but
instead OF pcking 1t Up. reported the cir
cumstance 10 a policeman. This officer
is the one who has worked TO gather evil
dence fer the prosecution, and upon hear
Ing oe the razor al once started OF, 10
recover (. and upon finding II. turned it
ever 10 the prosecuting attorney.
The spot where Il was picked up Is no
where near the route taken by Creams
20 gain she dock from which he fell into
n" bay. and X the theory OF the prose-
cutlou is 20 he maintained attorneys on
that side WI not dare 20 admit the razor
80 b. abe Weapon used on the night OF
ths traeedy. Their view - that after
cutting Celia Hsuson's thToa. Creams
tan - the do X and slasncd his own
thro7t- 1Hmp ng mo the hay afleru-a~ti.
probably dropping .he razor into the wa
ter rs he descended
ire defense, how. VeT. y 3lf make an ef-
fort 20 have me razor Identified as the
cne owned by Barns in whose cab.a II
$ alleged fo have been found by Creams.
and s7oulG they succeed In thts the whole
case q the opposition WI. bs toppled over.
The task * proving the razor 20 belong
- Burns = 40 easy one ard Burns
wao has been the star witness
for the prosecution. viii III all likelihood
deny that & IS his own- TX has already
been shown by the defense that Burns
pr he -azor hidden under the mattress
o2 bss Aca 8rd th&t Creams had seldom
4 ever seen il. and aid net know where
Il w8s. This prsclaGes any hone %
Creams helping 70 identify the razo~. and
Whether the defense wis be able % Nn1
a1y SIZE wno can ta=R.iry it remains 10
b. seer Ihe Only fact ye- discovered %
Snow ne razor 10 belong 80 Burns is thar
r. E.s she empty scarbe-d found in the
Fae1o +tler BE kltnE. ant hundreds Of
7tecr za~s would ~ ;ne scaaeara equal
> $50 wfI
4 develops mat ,se razor vas found
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

His District Has been Doing a Pros
porous Business This Fall.

Special Dispatch 20 the ost-Tnte,'igenc.r.
TACOMA. Jan. Hon. T. {. Harper.
state senator from Skagit and San Juan
counties, IN the last legislature, who for a
number OF years has resided a. Eas.
Sound. Is preparing 70 locate permanently
IN eIssntss at Seattle. Mr.. Harper and
fasaiiy ars spending a few days among
friends here. and hope TO become settled III
Seattle within TWO weeks.
Regarding his Old district. Mr.. Harpe.
said today:
AS you all know. our fishery industry
nas pFNn unusually prosperous this year
We now have definite information that sew
erai new canneries will be operated IN our
district next season. and the fish men an
ticipate even better results than from The
last season
Our fruit business Is also growing TO
such proportions rs 20 became one OF our
chief sources of wealth. The prunes from
our district are lisexeeiisd anywhere, and
We have already shipped several car loads.
~hich nave given the utmost satisfaction
quite a number Of new dryers were put
IN last s@aso1, and this year will see the
business much larger than ever before
Mr.. Harper's business plans are not en-
trely matu-ed. bat he states he viii have
his new estab!ishms 1T at Seattle IN opera
ton before February
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

81 Ire day the Jury visited the scene OF
the murder prior 70 their arrival. That
same evening the prosecution privately
hinted that & certain plant" or trap"
nac been set for the jury when IL should
Feaca the scene. but that the scheme had
tailed 20 ve-k. Nothing further than
enas was 70 be learned and Il now ap-
pears II was the finding o. this razor
which was referred 70 by the prosecution
as the Plant set for the fury. The three
attorneys fer Creams deny all knowledge
or the matter until they heard OF the "a
Zor being found. and met this afternoon
10 confer As TO the course TO be pursued
70 prove the razor to belong 10 Burns.
This new feature OF the case viii be
brought up n court Monday when the
trial VIII be resumed. and il IS not i'm
probable may cut an important figure in
the defense.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
WAS A PIONEER CITIZEN.
Brief sketch of the Career of Judge
Lambert.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteligencer.
WALLA WALLA, Jan. Judge VIM
cent D. Lambert, whose death was report
ed yesterday. was one Of the most proml-
nent citizens of Walla Waila and MEM
Der OF the city council. He was born at
Deptford. England. July IS ISIS, and came
TO America in ls52. locating in California
In E66 he came 10 Walla Walla. and for
time engaged In the cooper business. and
then turned his attention TO pension
claims. insurance and real estate busi-
ness. In ISIS he was elected coroner. and
was justice OF the peace OF Walla Walla
Tor several terms. In 1894 he was ap-
pointed member OF the city council, and
1875 was reelected for two years. He
leaves wife and eight children, four boys
and four girls, all grown. Deceased was
prominent member OF the Knights OF
Pythias and the Ancient Order OF Forest
ers, and an exempt fireman
The fuueraiswin occur from St Paurs
Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
Cotton Mills Reduce Wages.

TAUNTON, Mass, Jan. Notices have
been posted In the Corr cotton mills, IN
this city. that on and after January
l n reduction OF about II per cent viii be
made in the wage scale. The mills en-
ploy $50 hands. who. II Is thought, will ac-
cept the reduction.
MANCHESTER, n. H.. Jan. 1.-The
Anoskeag, Stark and Amory cotton man
ufacturing corporation will put the no
tees OF a 10 per cent. cut, which were post
ed about two weeks ago. into effect Mon
day. The l2.o00 operatives employed there
by the three corporations have decided 10
accept the reduction. and there will be no
strike In this city.
FALL RIVER. Mass, Jan. The spin
ners tonight voted to accept the wage re-
duction. consequently there will be no
strike in any mill.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

donald had been agent % The Alaska Com
rserciai Company a. ST. Michael Nr. VIII
son was agent for the company there, ard
during his absence a Mr.. Ling was acting
agent.
Any bank n Seattle" 4 Is stated had
been given by Macdonald as references.
but officials OF several hanks stated that
they did not know Macdonald.
Down the line wsnt Macdonald and his
Spanish castles tuDbling after each other.
until finally he Richmond officials were
posted as 10 his character. This WIS Done
during the past few days. and Il is prob
able that Macdonald has been given the
solar piexus by this time, and hundreds OF
wsll-meaaing people in The South viii be N
their hard-earned dollars Instead Of hav-
ing them jingiing In Macdonald's pocketa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

Tacoma Police Think They Have the
Gang Who stole the Meat.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligeneer.
TACOMA Jan. l--This morning the po-
Ice department succeeded in aTresting
five of a gang Of six burglars who are be-
ieved TO ne guilty Of the burglary OF a
smoke house attached to one of the local
meat Gaming establishments. The place
Was recently looted and some 800 pounds
or smoked meats carried away. The
police claim TO have a sure case against
the Ave men.
Detective Concannon worked up the
case and recovered about half OF the
stolen meats. The balance is said 10 have
been sod. In placing Tom Doian, one of
the quintette, under arrest. Concannou
had hot chase. and fired three shots at
the fleeing burglar before he got hands
on him. The stolen meats were found
cached in vacant house on lower G
street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

Special Dispatch % the Post-Inten!gencer.
FASHoN ISLAND Jan lon Thurs
day. December 30 CAPT. Smith. an old man
who used 20 nayigate the lakes, but who
has made his horne az the dry dock for
some zine past. was painting on ladder
THAT was so 40 by the side OF the steamer
- sta Cr3z, which was on the dock for re-
pairs The ladder fell. throwing him vio-
le01ty 70 the dock. He struck on some
uThers. badly SCATTERING bis leg and n
Turing him n other ways. The tug Elk
whlcA WIS nloored 20 tne pier. fnnnsI-
stely took h.m = tire hospital at Tacoma.
Ills recovery Is Doubtful
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

Tomorrow the Seattle Alas
ka General Supply Co, Inc.
will open at Io6-IO8-Tro Wash
ington St. West. The stock
comprises miners necessar.es
only, and is the larges. and
most complete OF its kind on
the Pacific Coast. Members
of this firm are the pioneer
Yukon outhtters of Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
INFESTED WITH CROOKS.
Hurginrs and Contii~.re Men Are
Working in Vancouver.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-TntelliEe@cer.
VANCOUVER, r. G, Jan. Vancouver
ana Westminster are again terrorized by
burglars, In spite Of an effective police
force and an extensive force OF detectives
and extremely severe sentences given 70
those captured, the experienced cracksmen
continue ehectua}ly 20 work. Last night
T. J. Trapp lost $50 worth Of stuff. Seven
crooks representing themselves as the
Alaska and kIondike Company have been
collecting money from merchants. Oniy
one has been caught. Colcoult e. Co
wholesale liquor dealers. are heavy losers
by burglary, and the safe Of Champion e
White. coal merchants, has been wrecked
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

Tsnniiess Young Ensiishman a,
PORTLAND Has a stroke of
Good Enrtpn.

PORTLAND. Jan. I-Cla-arc. r,n,.-.
davenport, yosng Engllshman, who has
peen reading hand-to-rnouth exts,encs On
foTiiand since August. has become Ia p
oaet- He received Il cable from I-onan-
announcing the death OF his unnia Sir
kichsrd Danvers, Of Danvers Court lin
coinsniTe. England. and informing him
title. ana
Money fer the trip 10 England vvaz .n,.
sraphed him hy American agents 81 ,ha
estate and he left tonight TO take nnssas~
sion of his Inheritance, Davenport artf,-
Cd into Portland last August. Ha had
Deen In Chicago. San Francisco and
number Of other American cities
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02

BUSINESS MEMS BANQUET.
Assistant Secretary Davis ADDRESSED
Them on BOsxes I'm Politics.

PROVIDENCE. r. T.. Jan. L--Ass.st-
ant Secretary Of the Interior Webster
Davis was the guest OF the city at the
ninth annual banquet given by the Rhode
Island Business Mems Association tonight.
Mr.. Davis had been invited to attend thu
banquet as representative OF the national
administration. and in the beginning OF
his address he paid high compliment to
the president and Secretary Bliss. with
whom he is associated in the interior de-
partment.
Discussing politics. Mr. Davis declared
his belief that the day OF bosses was dra W.
ing TO close and he strongly advocated
me active Interest of young men In politi-
cal matters.