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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

hOstilities but may start homcward at
once. The notice posted at the Navy
Department indicates that the Olympia
will not remain long enough To receive
the next outward mail.
WHO MIR. STEVENS IS.
Mr.. Stevens referred to is the Navy
Departments agent at London to dis
tribute all of the mail for The United
States warships in European water, 81
he will see to it that the OLYMPIA re-
ceives hers as soon as she passes the
Suez Canal.
THE NATIONS NATAL DAY.
1t is estimated OF the Navy Depart
ment that Dewey will reach the United
States in time for national demons
stration on the fourth of July next.
The Olympia will not come under iuil
steam; but nevertheless, she should
make the run to New York in aboui
90 days from Manila. That she is To
come to New York Is nearly certain.
Admiral Watson will sail from san
Francisco next Tuesday as a passenger
on one of the regular Pacific Mail
steamships but cannot possibly reach
Manila before the middle OF June.
DEwEY's TEMPORARY SUCCESS
SOR.
In order to provide for the direction
of naval affairs in Asiatic waters be-
tween the date of Admiral peWey's de-
parture and the arrival of Rear Al
mral Watson. orders have been issuen
placing Captain \. :. Barker in COM
mand OF the Asiaiic squadron after Al
miral Dewey's departure until he is re-
lieved by Rear Admiral Watson. Cap,
tain Barker is now in command of the
battleship Orcgon-ihe pride of the
navy and next to ADMIRAL Dewey as
the senior officer on the station. Cap
tain Barker is an officer of ability and
discretion. and may BE- depended on tc
take good care of the interests of tbs
United States in all circumstances and
conditions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
IIE ARNIY'S DEWEY.


Port Tampa. Fla, May i2.-lm-
portant preparations are being made
here for celebrating the Queens birth
day. May 9th Stands are Being erect-
cd 1000 fee: apart for prominent speak
ers from various States. who viii att
dress the assembly.
Her britannia Majesty's war-hips In
trepid and Pearl VIII arrive here on
May 20th. 10 participate in the cslebva-
ton ceremonies.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
ROSWELL P.FLCNyER.
DIED or HEART FAILURE AT 1890
LAST NIGHT.


tBy Telegraph TO Vrsinian-P not)
New York. May l2.-Former Governor
Roswell l.. Flower died Tonight at 1880
at the Easiport Country Cluo a: East
port. l.. I. Mr.. Flower WIS taken i'll
carly in the day with a severe attack OF
acute indigestion. IN the afternoon
symptoms OF heart failure supervcned
and he grew steadily worse until he
time OF his death
Mr.. Flower had been a sufferer from
gastrltis for a long time. with evcry
NOW ana then an acute attack. For 4
month or two past he had been a rcgI-
iar visitor at the Eastrov, Country
CIcb, IN the hope thai he Wouil lind
some relief in the outing. Hc appeared
IN ROBUST health yesterday and this
morning when he arrived 40 ElS;p port.
where he Intended to remain " Non
day' ms health was apparently excel
lent. The attack from which ne SUI
fered to-day, came on suddenly. and
WAS OF a more severe typ, ot the out
set than any he had previously suffered
from.
Frederick S. Flower took charge of
the details after his fathers death. but
no arrangement for the funeral has yet
been made The body will pr'ba bly, be
transferred to Manhattan tomorrow
morning.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Roswell Pettibone Flower VAS born
in Thesea, Jefferson county. \. Y. Au-
gust :. 1885. His father WAS born at
oak nm, Green county. y -. and his
ancestors were from Conn cut. Ros-
wen was the sixth OF nine eh iiren, and
when his father died he m1S = years
old. lie worked With his brathers on
TWO farms his mother owned. and spent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
ChalIesiun. S. G.. May IL

Cntlles'on, >. T., May L..
c. Brooks Johnston. Mayor OF Norfolk
Solid delegation from Virginia and
friends from many other states en-
ucrscd Norfo!ks extension of Virginia
hospitality. louisville. backed by Lou
is.ana and ether strong elements. 'cvi-
IDENTITY cho.ce or majority, and. on mo-
ton. was unanimously chosen.
JAS. W. M'CARNlCK,
Chairman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

ment lie withdrawn for short time
from the fighting line, in order that
hey may rccupcratc. The memorial
states that the men are willing to fight
nut are in no condition to do SO owing
To the strain OF long marching. con-
t!nued lighting and outpost duty in
which they have been engaged. 1t is
added that many OF the men have been
unable To have their clothing washed
Tor months past, having been COM
PEELED during all that time tn sleep in
their uniforms. to be in readiness for
fighting.
REGIMENTS HEAVY LOSSES.
The memorial adds that since Feb
ruary the regiment has lost 30 men in
killed and wounded, and 80 since the
battle of Malolos.
The officers of the regiment propose
to present n similar memorial on behalf
of the men. The splendid record of the
First Nebraska in the entire campaign
and the tone of the memorial prepared
by the men are such that no imputat ion
Of INSTRUMENTATION can be brought
against them.
WORKED BEYOND ENDURANCE.
Officers OF the regiment said to the
correspondent OF The Associated Press
here to-day that they thought the men
had been worked beyond endurance.
and should be given a rest, and some
OF the regular regiments, which are
now guarding the city, sent to the
front. Five volunteer regiments and
the Utah Battery OF artillery are at
san Fernando. They muster in all
about $500 men. Many of the soldiers
are in hospitals. suffering from the
heat or other causes. The wounded
We're all suffering acutely and showed
The effects Of exposure 10 the sun when
they arrived Three days res: has al
ready worked wonders.
SCARCITY OF WATER.
Since the army entered Malnlos the
soldiers have had little water II drink
except that WHICH was brought on rail-
road trains from Manila and that was
OF poor quality. The artesian wells al
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
THE REUNION
AT AN END
The Presidents Suggestion De-
c|ined, With One Exception.
COMMITTEE ON HISTORY
Southern Women Will Care For
Graves in the South,
M'KtNLEY COMMENDED

Tho Prospect For Fairness md Cans
by Spanish wnr-Ih DiHicuItics
OF our Rncc Problem Iu Philip
pincs Ought to Rrin% tbnritnbic
Judgement of same Thing yIcre IL,
mc-McESinicy'. Hid Tor Vote.
-rI"ctian OF Officers Tho .Isaiflr
Abbey" = Louisville Preferred 10
Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
CLOSING ScrNES.


Charleston. g. C., May l2.-With
spirited and al tims stormy session, The
nirth annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans was to-day
brought to n close. General John b.
Gordon, communicating chief, and all
the old officers re- collected. Louisville
Ivy, Was chosen as the next place of
meeting, and q he question of Federal
care. OF Confederate graves was dis
tute Z res olution Which declines the
PRESIDENTS suggestion except as to
those graves located in the North and
rcservine to the women of the South
the duty of caring for those in the Sc
ccdiAgStates and Maryland. The adop-
ton of this resolution and the report
that accompanied it precipltated IL de-
bate which veraed upon the sensational
and at times nuch confusion and dis
order prevailed
THE RESOLUTION.
The resolution adopted in place OF tho
one oiiere! BY General s. D. Lee, is
III trll rs follows:
Your conmi.toe. to whom was re-
fervcd Tho resolution introduced by
& scral $. -. Ice, bee 60 report the
following substitute. with The recon-
mcnharons Of the COMMITTEES. that the
sap1e lo ado;lcd:
''l he United Confederate Veterans in
tt!a annual convention assembled. de-
s'.c 10 place urDn rnrorI thaf. ,.incora
appreciation Of the u,:eranccs Of thn
President of tho United States IN a.,
lorj. In December lass. corcorniny thn
= ruWrticn Of the care or The graves
&c our Confederate dead by the Nntior-
al Cinverri.,ent
We anrTevate every kindly scn;i-
M. i.i.,.I' an9 we snail welcome
.ho c,,. 81 --..--L- ----llll III
!. doc In tho ,-ort, "", c'hl-
o.. orn,oant '''"''9 ny o"r
"In ras,,'i :, az, 49,,
nnins arc .rcsti,c IN 49,, MnuSe re-
, ~ me states which
.rd Srar,,aoI Inc oo.n e ',i, Ivy
resting places &c . sorro,, $50. 10.
10 the hearts az cnuthar, ,,,1,,o,, r.'i -,
we believe thet we can cor.l, ""r
there remain"
HAMPTON po,Dc
,o, -, NO-Nr = NV ~.
- '''ti,s ~ !utions adopted was
one oldi"c'eilZing as mere fiction the
So,ithorn leciurnr r. u,stihg'ishec
authorities were remiss in not imnrnv-
ing the opportunity at the lannon's
liampton Roads conference when Nv
Lincoln me. the Southern commission
in IN effort to arrange terms of naaco
me. allegation was that Mr.. Lincoln
had mt that time offered to write
union" AT the top Of the paper ana
allow the Confederate commissioners
to underwritc whatever terms they
chose. and Offering to ply four hundred
millions indemnity for the slaves. The
resolution declares there is no AUTHORITY
for this statement. and says the official
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
\ DEVOUT CHRISTIAN.
Kmtil. t"cnrinrs

New York. May l2-The total bank
clearings in the United States for the
week ending May T.. were Sl,9S4. 155. 1873:
per cent. Increase, 437.
Exclusive Of New York. $500, s43, 773;
per cent. increase. 1879.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
AIEST NEWS OF THE WORLD

acy. The veterans and visitors are rap
idly departing and the ninth reunion~of
the men who wore the gray is practi-
cally ut an end.
THIr COMMENTARY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
ANOTHER AGED
Citizen CALLED
Death Of hr. william Alexander
Them
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE

Educated ut William ana Mnry Co.'s
icge ma tho lIrdicni College or
virgtni". lie attained Mis n Rauk
in Ills Professi"n-A Conspicuous
figure on tho lnstcrn shore and
In the confederate Service Ripe
tu Years nnH full OF iIonors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
WORKED BEYOND ENDURANCE
SCARCITY OF WAITER.

Since the army entered Malnlos the
soldiers have had little water - drink
except that WHICH was brought on rail-
road trains from Manila. and that was
OF poor quality. The artesian wells III
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

idly departing and the ninth reunion~of
the men who wore the gray is practi-
caliy ut an end.
THE CONVENTION.
The convention was opened at 1890
o'clock with the singing of the doXol-
ogy. which was followed by prayer by
the Rev. DIR. S. =. IL. Elwell. of South
Carolina.
General Gordon introduced General
M. l.. Bonham. OF the South Carolina
Sons of Veterans, who delivered IN
address.
He was followed by Mr.. Kirk. COM
mander Of the Trans Mississippi de-
partment. His remarks We're OF the
nature of eulogy of the Confederate
soldier General Gordon then presented
Robert Il. Lee, Jr., who was cheered to
the echo by the assembly.
COMMITTEE ON HISTORY RE-
PORTS.
General S. II. Lee presented the re-
port OF the Committee on History,
which was unanimously adopted. This
was one OF the most important mat
terS before the convention. and the
reauliiS oil the reoort was listened to
with close attention. The report al
iuded TO the war with Spain as fac
tor III oblitcrating the shadows OF the
war between the States. and refers to
me prompt response of the Southern
States to The call for troops as show
ing the whole country the depth and
.erVor Of southern patriotism. Con
tihuinS. the report says:
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SKETCH OF HIs LIFE.

Continued on Sixth rAge.)
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Continued on Sixth Page.>
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
RES I MED PRACTICE.

After the war he returned to North
ampton county and continued the prac
tice 81 his profession until about four
teen years ago. when he retired iron
active work and devoted his time t
his farming interests on his beautiful
plantation of Stociloy. and TO the graf
iiication of his literary tastes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

Abiding To the question of Confeder
ate graves the report says:
Inc recent generous words of Pres
ideht Mckinley, commencing the Con
iederate dead 10 the nations care, are
inc expression of Il sentiment growing
everywhere, that the deeds OF tn Con-
federate soldier are the glory of the
whole country, and that his memory is
worthy TO be cherished wherever self
sacrifice commands sympa thy or brave
actions strike responsive chord in no
bic hearts,"
Dpnc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
HIS FAArIIY

In 1874 he married Miss Anna Parker.
daughtcr OF Or. Jacob G. Parker. OF
Northampton county. a lady OF fine cut-
ture and rare Christian virtues. who
preceded him 10 the grave by about five
Ne5rs. He leaves surviving him a
daughter. Miss Marion =. Thorn. and a
son, Alfred l.. Thorn. OF this city An
other son. DR. William y. Thorn. Jr..
IL prominent physician. ana for many
Years quarantine m-dical officer of this
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

Each day Of the week has served
as a day Of rest somewhere-Sunday
among Christians, Monday with the
Greeks, Tuesday with the Persians,
Wednesday with the Assyrians,
Thursday with the Egyptians, FIJI
day with the Turks, and Saturday
with the Hebrews.
MI. P. Ketcham CT Pike City, Cal ,
says; Daring my brothers late
sickness from sciatic rheumatism,
Chamberlain's Pain Balm was the
only remedy that gave him any re-
lief" Many others have testified to
the prompt relief from pain which
this liniment affords. For sale by
J. f. kaufmapn
An Indiana youth of - has lost
his third wife by divorce. at II be
married a girl of - by parental con
sent and treated her 50 badly that
the marriage was annul!cd. His
treatment Of the next two was 20
better, and for the third time be is a
grass Hidower.
1t isn't necessary to make q fool CT
yourself eyerytime you have an OPP.
portunity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
A Suitable Text.

In the middle of July, 1872, the Rev.
Dr.. II. ". Dalo of Birmingham, Eng
land, arranged to preach at Ventnor
and at the same time to take a few
days holiday in the island. On tie
Thursday before mis- engagement he
made an excursion to Carisbrooke, and
while walking along one of the castle
walls he slipped and fell, breaking an
arm and dislocating the elbow. The
pain and the shock kept him on the
couch for several days.
DR.. HALEY took his place on the Sun
day, and when he gave out as his text,
HE keepeth all his bones-not one OF
them is broken" the gravity Of the
congregation gave way.
Tbs good old man was uneasily con-
scious that something was wrong, but
the ripple Of laughter did not enlighten
him, and it was not until he mad left
the pulpit that he saw what he had
done. He was acutely distressed, espe-
cially when he found that ONE present
supposed tho incongruity to have been
intentional.
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FOR SALE BY J. e. KAUFMAN,
The French statistician, Dr.. Livrier,

The French statistician, DR.. Livrier,
says that half of all human beings
die before II: and that only one per
son in 10000 lives to be 100 years
old, and that only one person out OF
every 1000 lives to be go.
Thomas Thurman, deputy sheriff
Of Troy, Mo says if everyone in the
United States should discover the
virtue of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve for piles, rectal troubles and
skin diseases, the demand could not
be supplied. J. E. Kaufman.
"Pa, what's a liberal education?"
Il guess it's one of them kind your
brother Toms gettin's now. He's SO
blamed liberal with my money that I
dunno whether there will be any left
or not when you git ready to 60 to
college"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for
the feet. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting, nervous feet and instantly
takes the sting cut Of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. Try it today. Sold by sl]
druggists, gsocers, shoe stores and
general storekeepers everywhere. By
mail for Is cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

No summer ever came back, and nc
two summers ever we're alike. Times
change and people change; sndif oul
hearts do not change as readily, sc
much the worse for US.
In the face o danger the heart is
reused, and in the exaltstion CT de
termination fcrgets is pain. 1t is
the long monotony Of dangerless days
that tries the spirit hardest.
W, NJ Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa.
says: For forty years 1 have tried
various cough medicines. One Min.
ute Cough Cure is best of ALL" 1t
relieves instantly and cures all
throat and lung troubles. J. E.
Kaufman.
Thea doctor 10 Berlin. after q
great deal Of study, has discovered
that married men live a great deal
longer than bachelors" He (implor.
inglO-''Save my LIFE" She Goy.
ously)-"Oh, Clarence, how did you
guess that I loved your
DsWitt'sL Little Early Risers act
as a faultless pill should, cleansing
and reviving the system instead Of
weakening it. They are mild and
sure, small and pleasant to take, and
entirely free from Objectionable
drugs. They assist rather than
compel. ). E.. Kaufman.
The dispute as to the boundary
line between Greenville and Spartan,
burg goes bravely on.
Rural mail deliveries will be estab-
lished in both Greenville and Spar
tanburg counties.
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Ladies, Read This.

DR.. Baker Finale Regular is a
new dr cJyery for the prevention and
cure of female diseases. 1t is un-
doubtedly Il of the finest medicines
for all it clsims in relieving and cur.
ing suffering womcn 1t is a per
msnent cure for all womb, bladder
and urinary diseases and female
weakness. etc. For sale ut the
Blzasr. Large bottles 1925.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

What is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure?
It is the newly discovered remedy,
the most effective preparation ever
devised for aiding the digestion and
assimilation of food, and restoring
the deranged digestive organs to a
natural condition. 1t is a discovery
surprising anything yet known to
the medical profession. j. E kauf-
mann.
In Japan NEST Of the horses are
shod with straw. Even the clumiest
cart horses wear straw shoes, which,
10 their cases, are tired around the
ankle with straw rope, and made CT
the ordinary rice straw braided so as
to form a sole for the foot about half
an inch thick.
A great proportion of the cucum-
Der pickles used in the east are grown
in one Maine county. Over 100
acres are given up to pickle growing
IN the vicinity Of the town Ct Cam
den. The crop is a profitable one,
usually yielding an income Of 500
to Sl50 an acre.
A mule attached to a buggy in
which Mr.. W. G. Hicklin and a little
son were riding ran away in Rock
Hill. The occupants were thrown
out. Mr.. Hicklin was run over by
the buggy, escaping without much
hurt, while his son in falling was
knocked senseless. He soon recov-
cred, however.
"Have you ever experienced the
excitement of being aroused from
sleep in a house at night when it was
on fire. M; but I have several
times gone through the excitement
upon my wife's announcement of her
belief tfat the baby had swallowed
her thimbie."
Mr T Il Noles, of Byron, Ark, says:
"My daughter lad been chilling about
nine mor:hs and I had used four diffcrept
chill tones according to directions, and
they did not cure. One bottle of Ramon's
Pepsin Call Tonic cured her. She has
not chilled in nearly three months. l
bought two more bottles and cured three
cases Of chills with them. am not will
ing to be without Ramon's Chill Tonic and
Pills. For sale by G.. N. Hartman and j..
E. Kaufman.
Some weeks ago Governor Ellerbe
was asked to pardon Normie Hodges,
The young white mar who killed a
negro in a gambling row near Hodges
about q year ago and was convicted
and sentenced to eighteen months on
the county chain gang. Governor
Ellerbe investigated the case pretty
thoroughly and has announced that
he will let the law take it's curse.
Like a piece Of t~ireless machinery
moved about the house at the never
ending succession of petty drudge,
ries which wear the heart and soul
cut Ct so many wives and mothers,
making life TO them pilgrimage from
stove to pantry, from pantry to cellar
and FROM cellar to garrett life that
deadens aud destroys, courscDs and
narrows, till the flesh aud buues arc
warped TO the expression of tie
wronged and cheated soul.
Mexico had 50 Presidents since
1921. OF these IL have died violent
deaths.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

WON EN-

Do you feel like screaming jest
before and during the monthly sick
ness? Are yoae easily irsitatcd? Do
you get the blues and wish some
times you were dead:
If your answer is Yes to any
of these questions, you should lose
no time in taking
~BRADFIELD'S
FEMALE
It will Overcome and cure every
form Of irregular menses, leucor-
rhoea, falling Of the womb and
other Uterine trouble.
81 at DPEgEisfs.
THE BRADFiEtp REGULATOR CO.. .:!cn:s. Gs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
# the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five cents a bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
SHE BROKE HER CROSS.

Here is a case Of a very charming young
woman Of central Ohio. who had grace,
beauty and wit to commend her. Just as
she was. budding into wo~nlarhood a cloud
came to darl:en her life. Her troubles
weighed so heavily upon ker that for a
long time she would not-could not leave
her house. She used to receive her friends
stretched on a couch or leaning back in an
invalid chair. And her friends were many.
She was quoted as all example Of Christian
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SERVICE.

Augusta Division. -Through Sleepers be,
tween Charleston and Atlanta, leaving
Charleston at 5 81 p. H., arriving in At
lanta at 5 a d.
Columbia Division Through Coaches
between Charleston and Asheville, both d.
rections.
Shortest route to Asheville and Hot
Springs, n. c., and all resorts of Upper
North and South CarcliLa.
Through tickets can be purchased, sleep
ing car reservations secured, baggage
checked to destination and all other infor-
nation obtained by arp!ing to VIM. H.
Evans, G. T. A.. Charleston Hotel, ri. ".
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Staten.
L.. A. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-06-07

Electric lights ale being talked Of
for AbbevilIe.
Both r Ok Hill and Chester have
II case of smallpox.
There ar. $500 Delinquent poll tax
payers in Rlcblaud county.
The conventions OF Women's Clubs
will he held in Chester June 13 Is
inclusive.
l. is stated that the merchadise
carried by rail in the Uuited States
is double the amount of land carriage
of all the other nations of the earth
combined. This means that 70,000,-
600 people of the United States trans
polt twice as much merchandise az
the remaining l,400, COO, 900 Of man
kind.
At a wedding the men all pity the
bride and the women all pity the
groom.
l. is claimed that one thing can be
sail of M3rmon;sm; it doesn't throw
the burden Of supporting a husband
on one woman.
A Dlrwaish in his prayer said: 20
God, show Kindness toward the
wicked, for on the good thou hast al
ready bestowed kindness enough by
having created them 7irtuous.
If I should pray for a taste that
which should stand me under every
variety Of circumstances, and be a
source Of happiness and cbeerfulness
to me through life, and a shield
against it's ills, however things may
go amiss and the world frown upon
me. it would be a taste for reading.
Give a man this taste, and the means
of gratifying it, and you can hardly
fail of making him happy. YOU
make him a denizen of all nations, a
contemporary of all nations.