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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
NO REPORT FROM GEN. BROOKE.
He Has Nothing to Say of the Small
Number of Cubans Paid.

Washington, May 2s.-War department
officials say no word was received to-day
from Gen. Brooke at Havana regarding
the payment of the Cuban troops, which
began in the island yesterday. Several
dispatches were received from the general,
but they were confined to routine affairs.
The newspaper reports of the doings at
Havana yes terday we're read with consid-
cradle interest, and much surprise was
manifested at the small number of men
who came to receive the gratuty of this
government, .in view Of Gen. Gomez's eff
forts to have the Cubans surrender thelr
arms and of the alleged size of the in
surgent army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
TALKING OF THE sPEAKERsHIP.
President said Not to Prefer an Ohio
Candidate.

Chicago. May GA special to the Times
Herald from Columbus says:
The Republican congressman from Ohio
are to meet here next Thursday to discuss
the speakershiD question. Through Gen.
Grosvenor Il is stated the President prefers
there be no candidate from Ohio. The del
egation is likely 10 be divided. The mem
bers are personally all inclined 10 support
a Middle West man.
Congressman Hopkins expressed surprise
to-day at the action OF the Wisconsin dele
CATION lie refused 10 discuss 1t. Ii Is
understood he will have a meeting Of his
campaign committee within a day or two
to plan an offset to the attitude Of Wiscon-
sin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
ST. Louis saIoonkeeper shoots.

st. Louis, Mo. May 2S.--James Lynch, a
saloonkeeper Of East ST. Louis, to-day sho;
and mortally wounded his wife and step
son. william Kelly aged Is. and then put
bullet into his own head. He will re-
cover. The shooting resulted from a quar-
rel between Lynch and his stepson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
COL. sToTsENBURG's REMAINS.
After Services In Lincoln, They Are
Taken to Washington.

Lincoln, Neb., May 2S.-The remains of
Col. John VI. Stotsenburg, late commander
OF the First Nebraska Regiment. killed in
the Philippines April %. lay in state at
the capitol building for two hours to-
day.
Thousands passed the casket to view
the dead hero Memorial services were
held over the body at Holy Trinity Epis-
copal Church. The remains, accompanied
by guard were taken to Washington
this afternoon, where burial Will be held
In the national cemetery. Mrs. Stotsen-
burg and Lieut.. Cavanaugh accompanied
the remains.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
ON THE WAY TO MANILA.
The Sixteenth Infantry Scheduled
to Sail This Evening.

San Francisco, May 2S-The Sixteenth
Infantry arrived from Fort Crook. Neb.
Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, and Fort Leav-
enworth, Kan, to-day en- route for Ma
nila.
The regiment, which is in command of
Lieut.. Col. Hood was marched on board
the transport Grant, which is scheduled
to sail for the Philippines via Honolulu
tomorrow evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
STARTED TO LABRADOR.
And brought Up Hard on the Coast
of NOyn Scotia.

Halifax. n. S, May 2s.-The steamer
Lady Glover, which sailed from here yes
terday morning on six months trip 10
Labrador, went ashore at Jeddore thirty
miles from Halifax. A tug with wrecking
gear will leave tonight to render. assist
ance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
OUR FRIEND .THE THUNDERER." :"
London Times Pays a Compliment to
American Jurists.

London Times Pays Compliment to
American Jurists.
London, May 29.-The Times In an edi-
torial dealing with the prospect that the
result of the peace conference will be a
permanent arbitration tribunal, says:
mo government or people have devoted
themselves with greater ardor to the
study of the theory of arbitration than
the government and people of the United
States The Americans not only possess
great lawyers, but are community in
which knowledge of legal principles Is
more widespread than in any other.
American jurists have done much to
mold the doctrines of international law
in the past; and, in their treatment Of
large questions, they have often displayed
luminous insight firm grasp of funda-
mental principles and a solid erudition
not surpassed by the, legal writers Of any
modern state"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
NEUTRAL RIGHTS AT SEA.

Demand of the British Delegates
said to Have Been withdrawn.
London, May 29-The Daily Chronicles
correspondent at The Hague says:
1.-The British delegates have practically
Withdrawn their opposition demand for
neutral rights on the sea similar 10 those
already enforced on the land, and il is now
believed that Germany VIII also agree"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
a DeIIrious womnu,s Deed.

Nashville, Tenn. May 2S.-While delir-
ious from fever, Mrs ode Clayton to-day
shot and dangerously wounded her 5-year-
old daughter. Mrs. Clayton then turned
the revolver on herself and cent a bullet
through her brain, death ensuing Instant
ly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
A WRECK IN TEXAS.
Engineer killed and Fireman Badly
Injured.

Denson, Tex, May 28.--An engine on the
Texas and Pacific to-day jumped the
track two miles from Whitesboro. The
engine was turned completely over. and
several cars OF merchandise were wreck
ed. The engineer was caught under the
wreck and instantly killed, his body being
frightfully mangled. The fireman was
badfv injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29

tain cables in the Visayan Islands. Til
ley doubtless accompanied the expedition
as representative of the United States, the
supervision of all telegraph lines and ca
bles being a part of his duties. No other
casualties in the signal corps have been
as yet reported in this expedition Tilley
was appointed from California.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
THE MrLxER-KRUGEn MEETING.
Boer voIksraad Discusses the Matter
in secret Session.

Pretoria. May zs.-The VoIkHaad in Sc
cret session yesterday, discussed the forth
coming conference at BSoemfontein, capital
Of the Orange Free State. between the
British high commissioner for South AZ
rlca and governor Of Cape Colony, Sir Al
fred Miner, and President Kruger. and
authorized the president 10 cross the
frontier for this purpose. A favorable re-
sult OF the conference Is hoped for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
ATTACHED ny SEVEN MEN.
Preston Everett Fired and Killed
One of the Robbers.

Allentown, Pa. May 2s-Preston Ever
ett aged IS years, OF Egypt, Pa, was
waylald at the bridge at Whitehall at mid
night last night by seven men, who at
tempted TO rob him.
Everett fred on the men and killed one
of them, James Howard. of Scranton. He
subsequently surrendered 20 the authori-
ties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
DEATH OF BRIG. GEN. c. w. WEST.
He Served In the civil War With
Massnchusetts and Maine Troops.

Athol, Mass, May 2S.-Brig. Gen. George
W. West died at his home in this town late
last evening. aged s7 years. At the break
Fifth Massachusetts,. but resigned TO ac-
cept a captaincy in the Tenth Maine Vol
unteers. He became colonel of the Sew
enteenth Maine. and was promoted to
brigadier general for bravery at the battle
Of Antietam.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
Tno Miners BIoy.n to piecea.

Butte, Mont. May 2s.-Angus Mcleod
and Anton Perenda, miners. we're bloxn
to pieces to-day by the accidental dis
charge OF blasting powder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
coLoRED PREACHER KILLED.
Alleged to Have Threatened the Life
of Bia Slayer.

Huntsville. Ala, May ga negro Bap-
tist preacher, whose name could not be Sc
cured, was shot and instantly killed at
Newmarket last night by Tom Ptcock,
prominent citizen of that place.
The negro had threatened to Kill Pit
cock. Pitcock was arrested and viii be
tried tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
CAPT. TILLEY is MISSING.
His Party TrcacheronsIy Attacked
by NATIVES of Negros.

by NATIVES OF Negros.
Washington, May 2s.-Gen. Greeiy to-
o'y received cablegram from Mai
thompson al Manila, reporting that a
PARTY landing for the repair of the cable
d. Ecalante. Island Of Negros had been
u'1eherously attacked by natives; that
O1''' George II. Tiney, signal corps, is
missing and that the worst is feared.
II"ey's services in the Philippines have
marked by such ability. courage and
s.+ taat his superiors placed him in the
NJ. most rank of subordinate officers.
H. Ne cable opera tors referred to are not
oag ero OF the signal corps, but Of the East
~" Extension Gable Company that has
wy" permitted 10 repair and replace GER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29

St. Louis, May 2s.-It IS reported that
there has been washout near Griggs-
Vile, and that passenger train has been
wrecked
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
Hobnrt Ven Enough 10 De out.

Hobart to-day took another drive, his
companion being President Mckinley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-29
GOV. ELLERBEE SINKING.
DiscournEing News From south Car
oIfna's Chief Executive.

oIinn's ChIcf Executfve.
Columbia, s. c.. May 2S.-At II O'clock
tonight Mrs. Boyd Evans arrived here
from Gov. Ellerbee's home, in Marion.
She says the Governor is sinking. He is
very weak. Three or four doctors are in
constant attendance. but in the last three
days Gov Ellerbee has failed rapidly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
One Of These So Credited Only Because the
Ball Hit a Base Runner
BRAUN WAS ALSO IN VERY GOOD FORM
lroncho Bat'msn Hit Safely Only Five Times
Montreal, Hartford and Worcester The 0her
Winners Standing Of Tho Clubs.

Providence was whitewashed yester-
day at Adelaide Park in the presence of
big crowd Of spectators by the Roch-
esters. 1T was a fine contest in which
the brunt of the work fell to the pitch
\ ers. Braun was in good form and after
the first inning he had the visiting bats
men well in hand. Conn was an unsol-
vable puzzle To the graybacks. only two
of whom were able to make a hit off
his effective and elusive delivery
Rochester had first turn at bat. Cam
pau started in by lifting hit over the
head of Cassidy, who, with Whiting
ana Hernon, tried to get the ball. L;
was exaspeTating to see it fall midway
between the three men, but not one OF
them could reach IL. Campau made IL
two-bagger by hard running and Il
slide that beat the throw to second. Bar
clay banged hot one to Nyce, but was
thrown out. Smith hit line single TO
deft field Householder sent both men
home by a long drive TO deep right field
and beat the-ball 10 thirdebase, arriv
ing there as the sphere was making a
bound TO Nyce. The latter failed TO stop
il. Braun neglected TO back him up and
Householder went home. The next two
men were put out on sharp grounders
TO Clancy.
For six inn hgs the Grays were un-
able to get safe hit. In the seventh
Cassidy hit TO left field, but when Davis
knocked slow bounding grounder IL
struck Cassidy as he was tearing down
60 second and he was retired. Davis
succeeded in stealing second but was
left there. That ended the Gray's
chances OF run getting. In the ninth
after one Rochester batsman had been
retired Smith bunted and was on first
base almost before the ball could be
picked up. Householder sent a long fly
over left centre field. Walters made a
long and hard run to get under the
bali. and. greatly to the surprise of the
spectators, he reached IL. But the ball
bounced out Of his hands. and Smink
sent both men home with a clean two
has, drive The score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
HAS JOINED A
H|PPODROME.
A. Van Rensselaer, With Aggre-
cation Of Rough Riders.
RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT.
Sered During Spanish War In RoosewIfs
Rough Riders.
SAW THE SHOW AT HIGHLAND PARK.
TcIi The Proprietor He Needed Sons Ons 10 Teach
Men 10 Rds-was Engaged After Breaking
The Son Of Satan"
Sened During Spanish War In RooseeIfs
Rough Riders.
SAW THE SHOW AT HIGHLAND PARK.

New York, Aug. 1S.-Seeking recre-
alton and athletic amusement Stephen
Van Rensslaer. Jr., yesterday Joined
Prof. Carlisle's Wonderful Aggregation
of Rough Riders and Congress cf Cen
taurs.
Society will be shocked to learn that
a scion OF the Van Rensslaers has gone
into the show business for fun.
stephen Van Rensselaer,, Jr., is a
broker at No. 20 Broad street. New
York, and, when he is not rowing nor
lighting nor riding. lives with his faith
er at West Orange, n. j
His father. stephen Van Rensselaer,,
Sr., is a wine merchant on William
street; his mother Is daughter of the
late John G.. Heckscher, who was so
we'll known in the most exclusive clubs
in New York.
The young gentleman who will bust
bucking bronchos and ride after the
fashion of the Cossack or the COW
puncher. has I'm his veins the blood OF
the DE Saulles and the Pilots
He lis nephew OF Mrs. John Chris
t0pher Wilmerding and the cousin of
jack Wilmerding, who thinks he did
not draw prize in the lottery Of mat
rimony.
Young Mr. Nan Rensselaer, is an ath-
lete and sportsman. He Is one Of the
swell Essex troop. the crack cavalry
organization Of New Jersey and he has
made name for himself as a sharp
shooter as we'll as an expert horseman.
The fair who attend the exhibitions Of
the Essex troop have always applauded
his horsemanship.
When the war with Spain broke out
Mr van Rensselaer, was anxious 60
enlist, but was induced to stay at home.
however, when Gov Roosevelt organ
ized the Rough Riders nothing could
Keep the young man from action. and
ne enlisted as a private He served all
through the Rough Riders campaign.
participating in the memorable charge
on san Juan hill and i'm the surrender
OF Santiago.
me war over. the Rough Rider re-
turned 10 the brokerage business and
dullness. Prof. Carllsle's Rough Riders
nave heen exhibiting this week al High
land Park. on the top OF the Orange
mountain. ON Monday evening Mr.
van Rensselaer, went 90 see the hippo-
drome. Professor" he said longuidly.
afterward. "ril really have To- teach
unese fellows how tb ride"
So he went 20 Carlisle.
You men should straddie hobby
horses said he "ff YOU want ~ rIder
in vou show. engage me. I'm ada t1nn
TO it''
Nes'erdav Catiisln gave hore, mann
ed The Son nf satar' TO Nv Van
lt~n-te'der go tiie when Mr Van
Rrnss~laer dismouuirb tn horses
n1ml wac chaNp-d tD ''rhe Lamb" and
MI Nfn Repsee'Hor was MEMBER of
the Wonderful Aggregation"
-sterday he invited some OF his new
associates 20 luncheon A. the Orange
club Prospect street. Fast Orange al
fnoueh " u not Tho fashion there %
carve your steak with a bowie knife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
OUTING OF ORPHANS.
B's and Girls From s.. AIOysius Asylum Make an
Excursion 10 Rocky Point

The boys and girls of the ST. Aloysius
Orphan Asylum. South Providence. in
charge OF the sisters of the asylum. hg a
a great day at Rocky Point Yesterday
the large party taking In the several
outdoor amusement features and en-
Joying one of Manager Harrington's
excellent dinners
The llth Rhode Island Veteran Asso-
clatlon went TO Fields Point yesterday
ana ana had one of the best of clambaXcs
Ihere was no business meetin. the
veterans and their friends being beat
on pleasure alone. The excursion was
arranged for by committee consisting
oi George II. Lewis, president Albert G..
Bates. secretary George Remington 10
seph II. Kendrick, James +. Hudson and
Robert Il. Little.
n large number Of the members of
the Pythian Sisterhood also went 10
Fields Point yesterday, and after par
taxing OF one of Col. Atwells perfect
bakes, enjoyed a sail down the bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

MoULToNBoRO. N. H.-cAMP To
rent on an island in Lake Winr,no1
saukee. For particulars address Ma
u. l.. DAVIS. Mountonooro. N II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
SWEEPSTAKES AT NEWPORT.
Wa va Wins, Beating the vsqusrc H. BY Only l2
Seconds.

Yesterday was the day selected bv
Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr., for the
30-footers TO race for his cup, but the
wind was so light at Newport in the
afternoon that IL was postponed and a
sweepstakes sailed in its place. The
wind was from the south and the tri-
angular course was sailed. the first leg
TO jamestown. This made a reach a
run and a beat home.
The Wa Wa won by staying lnshoro
Today the boats will race for tho cun
offered by the Newport Yacht Race
association. and Saturday for Mrs ~,
gets cup. The summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

Montreal defeated the Ponies al
Springfield yesterday by punching hits
In the fifth and eighth inning. Felix
was good deal of a puzzle 10 the Pom
les, who secured only eight we'll scat
tered hits off his delivery. The score
-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
PROVIDENCE

Runs-csmpau. Smith ,. Housshold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
ColLIsS ATTACHED.


The nine valuable Collie dogs owned
by j. Douglass Brown, the missing
booixkeeper OF the Dunn worsted mills
at Woonsocket, have been attached by
Sheriff Landry. In two suits. one OF
these by the Dunn Worsted mills and
$1,000 IL the al damnum. This writ is
returnable in the Common pleas
division Of the Supreme court. Septem-
ber l3 The other writ H. FOR SsoO for
board OF defendant and his dogs. and
" returnable ln the WoonsOcket Dis
trict court August 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

AMUsEnENrs. ExouKsIo Ms. ETc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
TRoTTING AT pAwTucKEr.
Jennie 0 Won In the 2:30 Class The 22O Class
Unfinished.

The opening meet OF the season at the
Pawtucket Driving Park attracted
about 1000 people yesterday After fin
ishing seventh I'm the first two heats OF
the 2:39 class. Jennie took three
straight heats without the semblance
OF a break. winning firsl0 money. Ardia
took the first two heats In easy fashion.
The 2:22 class event was not com
plsted. Oracle Robbs, Bay Dean and
Jennie Wilkes had IL out through five
heats tooth and nail, driving finishes
being the rule i'm the last three heats.
2:20 class. trot and pace. purse $3.50
(un6niQhpdl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
WHAT DO THE CHIL lREM Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
Ing and takes the place OF coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children
the more health you distribute through
their systems. Grain-O, is made OF pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee
but costs about Y as much All grocers
sell IL 15c and 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

Runs-Sharrott, Bransfeld-2: Wrig-
ley-1. Three-ba hits-Rickert. Brans-
field. Sacrifice hit-Calhoun. Stolen
bases--Calhoun. Shannon. Hargraves.
Griffin. First base on balls-Off Horton
4: off Pfanmlller .. Struck out-Rv
Horton I; by Pfanmiller 2. Umpire
O'Loughlin. Time-1:5O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
ONE OF TIE GREATEST wOkuEHs

OF the age is the Providence News CAL
culsting Pencil. II mus he seen ~ be
appreciated. can nov AZ the News Of
ee interested as well a. entertained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

Two American army officers i'm Porto
Rico have married into native families.
and the engagement of a third ID a San
Juan belle is announced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18

TODAY'S GAMES

At Providence-Rochester VS.. Provi-
dence.
Az Springfield-M Montreal VS.. Spring
field.
At Hartford-Toronto VS.. Hartford.
AT Worcester-Syracuse VS.. worces.
ter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
'Cassidy out-hit by batted ball.
CHAMPIONS VICTORIOUS.


| CHAMPIONS VICTORIOUS.
Montreal defeated the Ponies al
| Springfield yesterday by punching hits
in the fifth and eighth inning. Felix
was good deal of a puzzle 10 the Pom
les, who secured only eight we'll scat
tered hits off his delivery. The score
by innings.
Innings. 3 5 67 $50
Montreal. 0 o 3 0 o 9 o. )
Springfield. 0 o 0 0 l. 2
Runs-Bannon. Winters, Dooley,
Jacklitz, Felix's: Curley, Brown.
Sacrifice hit-Dolan. Stolen bases-Od- :
well, Curley. Two-base hits-Bannon,
Johnson. Three-base hlt-Winters.
First base on balls-Scheibeck, Henry,
Shannon. Struck out-Scheibeck. Fee
lix ,. Double plays-Curley to Hem
ming; Hemming (unasslsted): Gunson
10 Curley. Umpire-Boyd. Time-2:5 so
HARTFORDS WON CLOSE GAME.
In a close game between Hartford
and Toronto, at Hartford yesterday
the home team won by a margin OF one
run. The winning run was made in the
ninth ON hit by Turner. which sent
stuart, who was on second. over the
plate. The score by innings:
Innings. / 9 3 4 ; IS
Hartford. 1 o 1 o o 0 Ia
- - Ni'sOss " " L " " " u =
Runs-Turner 9. Stuart-3: Wagner.
Hanivan-2. Two-base hits-Massey
Hanivan. Three base hit-Massey
First base on balls-Off Hodson /; off
Suthon 2. Struck out-By Hodson L.
by Suthoff .. Sacrifice hits-Turner.
Shindle. Stuart. Wilson. Suthoff Sto-
len bases-Lippert ?. Gatins. Stuart.
Bannon. Hit by pitched ball-Cavelle.
Left on bases-Hartford 6: Toronto g.
Double plays-Wagner to Beaumont:
Bannon to Beaumont Umpirss-Uruu-
hart and Alloway. Time-2:l5
WORCESTER DEFEATED STARS.
Yesterdays game at Worcester was
a fine exhibition OF ball playing and
the home team defeated the Syracuse
Stars by score OF two 10 one. The
work OF the pitchers inspired the men
behind them, and a snappy sharp
helding game resulted. Both Of Wor-
cester's runs were the results OF triples
by Bransfield and Rickert Syracuse.
I'm its run. was aided by Klopfs error.
The score by innings:
Innings. 9 3 : 6 7S9
Worcester. o o o a
Syracuse. =. 0 0 o o o / o.
Runs-Sharrott. Bransheld-2: Wrig-
ley-l. Three base hits-Rickert. Brans
field Sacrifice hit-Calhoun. Stolen
Shannon. Hargraves.
Griffin. First base on balIs-On Horton
4; Oft Pfanmiller ?. Struck out-Bv
Horton I; by Pfanmiller 2. Umpire
n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-18
She The Challenger York rodav

er 2-5. Two-base hits-Campau. Smink
Three-base hft-Householder. Stolen
bases-Smith ?, Davis. First base on
balls-On Conn, Hernon, Clancy
Struck out-By Conn. Whiting, Braun.
Umpire-Betts. Time-I.45
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-08
INHERITED HEALTH.
There Are Men Who Are Self-Mnde
Physically as Well M
Financially.

There is, it is true, as great an in
equality in the Inheritance of health as
in the heirship of wealth or brains, says
the North American Review. Some are
born with Il fortune OF igor and sound
ness so large tR3t not lifetime OF eager
squandcring will leave them poor and
others enter the world r;;upcra OF need
so dire that 10 Charity .rg:., medicine
can ever raise them to comfort; but
most OF us have just that mediocre leg
acy of vitality which renders us undis-
tingliShable units i'll the mass.
1t lies in The hands of cccl: 10 improve
OF waste that property as he chooses,
for there arc selfr2ade men physically
as well as financially; those who, be-
caus" Of ancestral wGstcfulness, have
only sixpence of health and turn it
into Il fortune; and there are spend
Thrills Of health who come to as sor-
rowimi case as spcndthrifts of gold.
The body is realm where n wise and
frugal ruler brings happiness as surely
as q foolish one insurcs distress, and
wisdom here, as elsewhere, lies in learn
ing and obeying natural laws.