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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
PAVED WITH DIAMONDS.
Kimberley Highways Made of Eartn
Containing VAST Fortunes in
Precious stones.

1t is not often that il is given 10 man.
outside Of the favored gentlemen who
figured in the STIRRING story OF A.aGGin
aud his wonderful lamp and kindred
productions CT rich orienta. magma
ton, to traye daily on highroad it,
orally groanpg with diamonds. When
such an unusual privilege is youcLsafed
il would appear TO be the proper thing
10 admit that one might love the
ground ne walked on. Until few years
ago there was such a road, and il was
neither a vision Of the pipe nor the
press agent. Ii was located in the Kim
berley district in South Africa. and
when man walked over it he walked
over millions Of dollars worth Of the
precious stones.
Five thousand dollars yard was the
record Of some parts Of the road. The
diamonds are not there now, so il will
DO the gentle reader no good TO take
tickle, for Kimberley and seek TO find
a fortune in the street. 1t seems that
when the diamond mining industry was
some years younger than il is to-day
there was a vexing scarcity of water
in the Kimberley country. So when a
miner couldn't get supply of water to
help him in his search he had 10 do
the best he could and hustle around
with his tools in the dry earth. He
would spade here ard there until he
struck lump of earth which held the
eagerly sought prize. Then he would
abandon the little mound Of earth his
spade had overturned and seek FOR dia-
mouds in another place. After awhile,
several years, in fact. these mounds
amounted TO a considerable obstruction
TO travel and further digging. The
loose earth was in the way. but no one
would volunteer TO cart it away. Final
ly the Kimberley municipal council Of
fered TO use the dirt in matchmaking
the roads around the city. which was
branching out and reaching qaite re-
spectacle proportions. The offer was
gladly accepted BY the mine owners
and the mounds were cleared away.
Nearly score Of years later there
was a drop in the diau ond market The
price of the stones fell. and in order 10
bring about return OF high figures
the mine owners decided to restrict
their output. This recessiiated big
cut in the pay roll. and as a result the
Kimberley district was soon overrun
with unemployed miners. Their some
Of the wise men in the land came 10 the
conc SION that they might pick up
fsw overlooked gems from he highroad
If hoy could get mrlicipal permission
a1d'a plentiful supply of water. They
~ both. for each year portion Of
.be road which had Keen strengthened
By the mound dirt was turned over TO
,he men. and they worked on Il with
astounding results. Diamonds to the
value Of 100000 were recovered yearly
for several years. From one little piece
OF road 10 bigger than the floor of q
Harlem drawing-room there was taken
100000 worth Of diamonds.-N. Y. Her
aid.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
The Nattcr-of-Fact Girl.

IN tie county Of Wicklow lies the
picturesque vale of Avoca. famous in
org Here is the confluence Of two
rivers. the Avormor and Avonb"g.
which bears he name of"The Meeting
= the Water" Two British tourists
'harced 70 meet az this spot a Cir
Tearing a pitcher OF water, Of whom
hey inquired The name Of the river
The Meeting" was the prompt re
ply. "Oh. We know that" quoth the
ourists; hut what river is it?-whaf
7ame DO yoH call il by?" "Och!" said
he girl. 81 never call IT at all; II al
Ways comes ~ i'self,"--London Spec.
'a'tr
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
FoRMOSAN CITY ABANDONED.
Residents of PIaEue-stricl<en Teck-
ham Are Compelled to
Leave II.

The japanese government has ordered
the destruction Of the city of Teck-
ham, Formosa. aad the removal OF all
It's Inhabitants 10 a new location. The
city is situated on the northwest coast
of the island, and has been frequently
subjected to pcsiilence. In 1896 and
1897 plaques visited Teckham with
enormous fatality This fact being
called TO the attention Of the govern
ment. an investigation was ordered by
sanitary experts. who reported that
the city was built upon a swamp. where
upon an order was issued 10 the gov
ernor TO select new location Us con-
venient to the Old as possible. where
the natural conditions were heaithful.
new city was laid out. and each prop
erty holder in the old one was assigned
site that correspondhd in area with
the one he occupied at Teckham and
was given 10 months TO move his build
ings and belongings. Sewers, railroads
and sidewalks, public buildings. water
works and al other public improve
ments were laid out by the government
IN the new city without expense TO the
people but they were required 10 pay
the cost Of the removal of their own
property. Most Of the houses and other
buildings in Teckham are built Of very
light wooden material.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

''Smoihered 10 death in The dust OF
the public highway" is the verdict o.
the coroner's jury sitting in he case
Of Lars Backyard, at Council Bluffs.
la. Backyard came to town and
started home in the heat of the day.
4 r7ile from town he was overcome by
the heat and fen from his horse. The
dus; at his particular point was ten
inches deep and very fine. Backyard
fell on his face and was unable to turn
1ver
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
Concerted ActInn.

Brown-They say all diseases proceed
from microbes.
Jackson-Then, suppose. "a compli
cation Of diseases" means that lot Of
assorted microbes have agreed on har.
monious plan Of campaign. Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
A. Good as His Word.

He-I always make it a point to profit
by the mist axes of others
She-I got weary Of George Br1xton
because he never seemed 10 know when
20 go home.
lie then babe her good night.-Cleve-
land Lander
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

The first attempt at scientific fore
casting Of the weather was the result
o. a storm which during the Crimean
war. November Is. 1854, almost de-
siroyed the fleets Of France and Eng
land. As storm had ragged several
days earlier in France, Valiant, the
French minister of war, directed that
Investigations be made to see If the two
storms were the same. and if the prog
ress Of the disturbances could have
been foretold. 1t was demonstrated
that the two were in reality one storm
and that its path could have been as
certained and the feet forewarned in
ample time 70 reach safety.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

Additional trains ieave Frederick tor Rruce
vile 80. ~ a. IN. and 500 y. m. We Ell day.
returning. leave Bruceville Tor Frederick ~
1910 II. IN. and 3 p m.
rains leave Hanover for Gettysburg al 9.4s
A. Nj, l2.3S and { ~ +. VI. week Gays reiuru-
Ing, arrive al Hanover from gettysburg g.l9 A
NJ. and AS +. NJ, week days.
TRAINS LEAVE YORK FOR THE NORTH.
Pacific aud Northern Express, daily 1891 n
News Express, daily -. ...... 65I M,
Niagara t.xpressand Mail, week days l022a m
Chicago Express and Fast Line daily / SO o. no.
Chicago and 81. Louis Express, daily 6l7 D. NJ
Western aud Southwestern ESPECIALLY 1880 pm.
For time tables and further information ar.
ply TO ticket agent al the station.
j. b. HUTCHINSON, Il.
General Manager.
j. X. WOOD,
General Passenger AGENT
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

Mr.. Maskelyne. the London coniurer
has been compelled by the courts to
make good his offer of e 500 to anyone
who could initiate his box trick. He
bod made the offer with immunity for
ears but. when iwu young clerks took
u up. refused 10 pay.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
The Honest she'll.


o dainty spiral she'll.
Within your fragile form
] hear the ocean swell
That sings OF calm and storm
o conch OF music sad
You hold ne II a spell
Some siren b.ithe and glat
Nus; In your chamber dwell
You echo wind and wave
That moan along the shore
As u n SINE deep cave
You I toss about once more
Beneath the wave. an ne!
never tossed and played
Because ! an. sou see.
or papier-Dache made.
r.. X M1IkI.trick. 20 Judge.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

hen vaire TO bed. slept peacefully.
Among Lawyer Penny. letters the
ext morning WAS the following:
NJ J. 2 Penny-Dear Sir: You will 10,
or .,0sr that rCr'raCe wish you "a
AXE whatever arrangement will best s ll'
irs. Mathew Very ;rLly yours
SUSAN BIGGS.
"Id"clare." said Mrs. sprague durioe
he winter Susan Biggs ought to be
.shaired Of herself TO 90 on wearing
hose shabby old clothes VIXEN she has
% ruch money. She got all that
property Of Hiram's, and she is lest as
'avirp as ever And ii is a disgrace
FOR her 10 leave her fathers grave
without stone. I've no patience with
such reople"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
just a Lone Climber.

The Young Man-Gracie, what is Il
your father sees in me to object to, dar-
ling?
The Young Woman (wiping away
tear)-He doesn't see anything in YOU
Algernon, that's why he Objects
Tit-Bils.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

tENNSILNANIA hAILhUAD- rhEukh.
lex DIVISION.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOVEMBER Dist, 1898
agent, or on signal.
For PHILADELPHIA AND THE EAST.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
IL good order.
6~ OANS''
] EMPIRE IHRESHEK,
SALE

VALUABLE PERSONAL PIX, PERTY.
Having decided 10 discontinue farming. ]
will >eli at plDlc sale IN The premises, five
mi e. northwest Of Mt. Airy, On the Old An
napolis Road,
on TUESDAY, MARCH 2lst, 1859,
beginning a. 9 o'clock a. M, promptly, the
following personal property, to-Wit:
HEAD OF HORSES AND / aYEAR-oLD
COLT
among which are thi ee good brood mares, one
good uriver. All The horses are well bruaen
and Two ale good ieacers.
"CoWs."
six mich cows two will have calves by their
slue by daA ot tAie, one large bull and oui
head OF young cattle, three OI which are bulls.
"HCGS."
IS head OF young hogs
ItE FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
2 broadtread wagons and b. DIS 2 hay car
rlageS cars ~ guod cor clifton COCO cream
separator, j cutter aud ttigh, l CINE,
1hIeNI er ana cluNer LuiieI, all IL ~ cd Icla r,
hay kadtr. dIiIls. one a IeHnSN lNania low
du~ a. gov d a. lew ana Tie Ih,I Il nc. lord
Hot han, baIsl ear Tvs aid ! riding
pow, v ESTEEM corn riows. 2 biz 0tIs. / a
J"hiI~.n ana l han ion, i hay TSke,
! sIIgl' -wi' ell hampton laltf, ! lay
IedGeT. roller, wheat fans ! f. d,irr cutter,
/ cuI ting box. 2 ~tsteIn com IaINesieis, 2
spT1ng larTrowS, piEe arrows, / rnIiivaiur
& lsIIing iouth riding harrow. $50 slain sacks,
2curn sh.l eis, eiind stul g, aA' :, n.aulS a, d
wedges, ret OF bactshlh Iools, sets Of
dung boards.
HARNESS"
4 SETS of breechhanos. SETS Of front gears
sells OF i'iow gears. hsller, collars aud
briGl.>, lteI OF d. ut e harress2 lag ch.ins
double, single and 1'lle tres. finh CHAINS
anu Srp adrlS. single ana Coube->hoVe
plcw>, com dlntS. cav chains DUG hos IS
To- k and axes. ! Champion noAer, grain
ciadleS. 2a-galiun kFld c urn and sand,
butter wnRer, ] milrh wagon. lsau>age GRIN.
der and Il fftr. ] kitchen lab g. or, M heater
M al vessels, barrels ana ,r ckerN ware, ICED
sowtr, Emery stone, | crow bar. digging
2Siedee hAmn ers, lnt Il old non. 2 seis but
tao, 5, 2 SETS breast chains. ditChing spades
iOLg stamp pulling cham.
"HOUSEHOl GOODS"
stoves. he steals and Ledcing, ! copper
Kettle With Stanu, lot of fIuit Jars. cross
cut saws, and many other articles TO numer.
Gus 10 mention.
Terms of Sale.-A credit Of nine months win
he given on all sums of ten dollars and above.
by the purchaser giving not with approved
security and interest from the Gay OF sale
Sums OF less than ten dollars he ash will be
required
ABRAHAM FISHER.
Harvey r. Lease, Auct. aid hnr
Albert Jones aud has. A. Runkles. Jerk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
ARRIVE Ar FREDERICK

go A. ". except sunday. from Cincinnati,
fiisbuTg, Washington Junction and way
sta onS. Baltimore and aShing,Un mail
arii' = on tins TAN.
~ a. NJ, except SUNDAY, from Nj. Airy.
50 A. VI except sunday. from Wlnchestt r,
HHgerstoWL and way Slaii"nS
lois a. NJ except sunday. from Baltimore
sno Vas stations Philadelphia and New
York
10 5OA. NJ, except Sunday fIom Washington
anc way stations.
II Y A. NJ, sunday only, from Washington
ard way siaIlonk, ct Louis and Chicago
ard Wheeling.
1920 n, sunday only. from Baltimore.
IhilsdelIbIs al Few YORK
LOB NJ. except sunday. irc m ST LOUIS,
tincinuau aid icagv New iuIA, Pima.
delphiH, " ashngt0n, HaeerstoWn ex.
Ing on and wa stations.
3:45 r. M, sunday only, from Washington
and way stations, ~. Louis ano Clnclnnau
400 p. M, except sunday. from Baiunu e
and way stations, Phi. adeipnia and New
Nors.
6:i5 =. NJ except Sunday from Washingto
and wa! stations. PhIlaL eli hia, New iorb
Pittsburg and hicagO.
$50 +. NJ, except sunday, from Baltimor
and way stations, Philadelphia and New
sos T. NJ, daily from Baltimore al way sta
lions.
e:35 p. NJ. except sunday, from Washington,
tum erlahd, HHgerslown. Brunswick and
way stations, Lexington, SiaunIon and
Harrisburg.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17

He-Oh, yes. can quit smoking
cigarettes whenever | want to.
she-Why don't you consult ply
stefan and see il he 'tgive you some
Ting 10 make you wani 'o?- Chicago
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-17
DuBLlC SALE
OF
VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
l)UBLlC SALE

Having rented her firm. The undersigned
, W u oiiri a. pub L. sac. on III pr, mi.e>, nav
uccui lea h! Isaac /. DAVIS. on Tie rad le'% =
ing from New Market 20 HNatiStown, mid
Way bet. ten The two places.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
Rat ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The old superstition, which has grown
into an adage, that rats desert a ship
which is no longer seaworthy, is still
an article of faith with the fresh water
sailors of the great lakes. Sundry well
authenticated instances seem to justify
this belief. Here is one. The Vernon
was a three master which did a tramp
business. Built in Buffalo in 1850, she
was for many years regarded as one of
the best craft on the lakes.
Late in the fall, about is years e
she unloaded a cargo Of grain in Buff
falo, and reloaded with package freight
for Chicago. She was about to sail one
rough November night. Just before the
lines were let off one of the seamen saw
a rat run over the hawsers to the wharf.
In a moment another was seen. The
seamen called others of the crew to see
the unusual sight. Between - and rs
rats poured out Of the ship and took
refuge along the wharf. The crew re-
fused to sail, but the captain was OBJ
~stinate, shipped a fresh crew and sailed
forthwith. The ship was lost with all
hands. Household Words.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
Still. More counterfeitinq.

The secret service has unearthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured
a large quantity of bogus bills, which are
so cleverly executed that the average
person would never suspect them of be-
ing spurious. Things of great value are
always selected by counterfeiters for
imitation, notably the celebrated Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which has many
imitators, but no equals for indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, nervousness and
general debility. The Bitters set things
right in the stomach, and when the stom-
ach is in good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters get at the seat of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counterfeiters
when huvinp.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
Private Howell Of Co. K Dies.

L. 0. Sweat of Co. A was returning
Wednesday night to his home at Bis
marck. He arrived a few days ago at
San Francisco from the Philippines with
some 90 discharged volunteers. He said
that the N. D. regiment boys, taken as a
whole, were doing we'll when he left
Manila. He knew Lieut.. A. ]. Osborn.
VIM. Howell, a member of Co. K, died
on the boat coming over. He does not
seem to be known in Dickinson and is
thought to have been one of the boys
who enlisted with the company at Fargo.
Later we find the following in the Man
dan Times which seems to clear up the
identity of Private Howell: "W. c.
Howell, of Mandan, who at the outbreak
of the Spanish war enlisted in the Dick
inson company, is reported to have died
on the transport Zealandia from consump-
ton and was buried at sea. He was in
company with a number Of other sick
soldiers on his way from Manila to San
Francisco. His brother Ed. is endeavor-
ing to verify the report as the initials are
given as w. S. and it may no be GU
| Will"
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough and
influenza. Is has become famous for its
cures of these diseases, over a large part
of the civilized world. The most fatter-
ing testimonials have been received, CIV
ing accounts of its good works; of the
aggravating and persistent coughs it has
cured; of severe colds that have yielded
promptly to its soothing effects, and of
the dangerous attacks of Group it has
cured, often saving the live of the child.
The extensive use of it for whooping
cough has shown that it robs that disease
of all dangerous consequences. Sold by
I. I. Freeman and Davis & Co,
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04

TEN of the senate-an honor that
never before came west of the
Missouri river. The citizens of
the thirty-frst district will not
forget that, whether they are per-
sonal or political friends of Sena-
tor McGillivray or not they owe
to him a large share of the credit
for the passage of the boundary
extension and wolf bounty bills
and there seems to be a general
dispersion to remember these
things.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
An Pen,

heard an interesting fact regarding
the former empress Of the French the
other night which shows in what direc-
ton her thoughts run. Whenever she
has occasion to write anything about
her lamented husband, she always uses
the diamond pen which signed the
treaty of Paris. All those who partici-
pated in this historical occasion wanted
the pen as a memento. But so keen was
the empress on possessing it that she
begged that only one pen should be
used, which she thought she had a
right to retain as a souvenir. This was
agreed to. The pen takes the form Of q
quill plucked from q golden eagles
wing and richly mounted with dia-
monds and gold.-Woman's Life.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04

The Valley City fair appropria-
ton bill was intended to take the
place of the Morton county fair
appropriation. 1t passed the
house by an overwhelming vote
and the Valley City people were
congratulating themselves o n
their prospects of getting this
appropriation in the place of the
Mandan people; but when the
bill reached the senate on Wed
nesday Senator McGillivray prop
erly took sides with the slope
people and the bill was killed.
So the Mandan people are happy
again and we are glad of it.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
The Collies and Amen.

I once witnessed a phase of prompt
evolution of practical and of devotional
religion in Scotch sheepdogs on a COM
munion Sabbath among the mountains.
The churchyard was crowded with
shepherds, accompanied by their dogs,
which lay quietly asleep at the feet Of
their masters. The sermon was finished,
the psalm had been sung, the final
prayer was being offered, and there was
no sign of Impotence, but the moment
the benediction commenced the devo-
tional doggies all reused themselves,
and before the "Amen" they were in
marching order. Newman Hail." an
Autobiography.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04

UNDER the direction of the lady
superintendent, girls at the N. D.
Agricultural College, are taught
the chemistry of foods, how to
prepare and serve meals and little
luncheons, and the art ofreceiving
and entertaining. They study de-
coration, the use of materials in
homes and receive practical les
sons in selecting and purchasing in
the shops. They will make eff
cient housekeepers and homemak-
erS.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
Our State PlumS.

On March 1, Governor Fancher sent
the senate the following nominations:
State Board Agricultural. M. Smith,
Emerald; w. D. McClinock, Rugby; D.
A. McLaren, Mapleton; J. p. Williamson,
Havana; W. S. Hyde, Hannaford; T. S.
Underhill, Antelope, Ole Axvig, Milton.
Trustees Agricultural College-W. H.
Robinson, Mayville; r. S. Lewis, Bufa-
10; Geo. E. Oscood, Fargo; Alex Stern,
Fargo; each for four years and E. M.
Warren, LaMoure, for two years.
Superintendent of Public Health-Dr
H. D. Quarry, Grand Forks.
Trustee State Hospital for Insane
Harry Cornwell, Eldridge; Chas. NC.
Lachlan, New Rockford; W. A. Murphy
Neche.
Trustees Mayville Normal School-B,
S. Russell, Jamestown; E. Y. Sarles
Hillsboro; Henry Richter, Everest.
Trustees Valley City Normal School
o. T.Sherping, Enderlin; J. Henry Plath
jr, Davenport.
Trustees State Penitentiary-J. D
Moulder, Fargo; R. ]. Turner, Gladstone
each for four years; Geo. VIM. Steven
son, Mandan, two years..
Trustees State Reform School-Henr,
Gilbert, Sentinel Butte; c. A. Kenney
Mandan; each for four years. H. c
Walker, Stanton, for two years. Mr.
Walker being absent from the state an
other name will be sent in.
Trustees Soldiers Home Harri
Gardner, Lisbon, for five years from
March 3, 1899; John D. Black, Vale,
City, for four years from March 3, 1906
Trustees State University = VIM
Bulge, Grand Forks; David Bartlett
Cooperstown.
Oil Inspector. B. Wickham.
State Examiner-H. A. Langlie, Hills
boro.
State Superintendent Irrigation an,
Forestry-W. w Barrett Churchs Ferr,
District Observation-Disclosures No.
Ed Davidson; No. 2, w, F. Crewe, De,
lis Lake; No. 3, T. B. Hinebaugh, Towe
City; No. a, S. w. Teal, Cakes; No.
en-. Terrier, Jamestown; No. 6, Wn
Mackin, Mandan; No. IA. Felliott, Mi
ton; No. 8, r. H. Tracy, Steele, No. 9, ]
w. Tompkins, Oberon.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. C.
Weak nerves had caused sewers pains in
the back OF the head. On using Elec-
trio Bitters, Americas greatest Blood
and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left
him. He says this grand medicine is
what his country needs. All America
knows that it cures liver and kidney
trouble, purifes the blood, tones up the
stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts
vim, vigor and new life into every mus
Gle, nerve and organ, Of the body. II
weak. tired or ailing you need it. Every
bottle guaranteed, only so cents. Sold
by H. A.. Davis & Co., druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04

The New York Independent
says: "The average legislator re-
CARDS tax-raising, not as a matter
to be scientifically studied and
firmly treated, but as a disagree
able subject to be 'slicked' over
without making anybody mad.
So insurance is whacked heavily
that the people may be taxed
lightly, and is regulated that the
people may be pleased to see mo-
nopoly catch it," The 1ndepen-
dent conveys the idea that legis-
latures desire to raise taxes with.
out making anybody know it, and
that insurance companies a r {
handy to dip into," and that the
people who buy insurance, fire o,
life, make up the difference ir
added premiums.
The Dickinson press., 1899-03-04
Til. Sounds Like Admiral GEORGE De~e,

The New York Journal, the great de-
mocratic organ, has interviewed Admiral
Dewey and gives out the following from
the admiral:
81 would not accept a nomination for
the presidency Of the United States.
81 have no desire for any political
office.
81 am untitled for it, either in educa-
ton or training.
81 am deeply grateful for many ex-
pressions of kindly sentiment from the
American people, but l desire to retire
in peace to the enjoyment of my old age.
"The navy is one profession, politics
another. am to old to learn a new pro-
~fession.
II have no political associations, and
my health would never stand the strain
of a canvas.
81 have been approached by politicians
repeatedly in one way or another, but l
have refused absolutely to consider any
proposition whatever.
"This is final"