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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
Leaving the Republican Party.

The Chicago Chronicles special
correspondent at Washington says:
st. John Gaffney, president of the
League of Republican clubs, of New
York, a Mckinley supporter, and a
strong figure in the campaign of 1896.
has practically announced that he is
done with the republican party. While
ne was in Washington this week
Mr.. Gaffney warned the president and
his political advisors that they were
rushing TO certain destruction by their
attitude, not only on the Boer war,
but toward England. Mr.. Gaffney
declares that OBJECTIONS from the re-
publican party are occurring so fast
that an army of enumerators would
be required TO keep track of them
Mr.. GafTney went to Washington to
invite several republican congressman
to address a pro-Boer meeting to
be held in New York. Gen. Gros-
venor and several others consented,
but Senator Hanna said, No. you
must not 90; the republican party has
no sympathy with the Dutch" The
congressman then cancelled their ac-
ceptance. The Chronicles CORES
pendent relates that while MIR. Gaff
new was at the White House reciting
to 4 friend of the president the
dangers of the administration course
he made the statement that he knew
from personal observation that the
president was losing votes every day"
A mem Der of the cabinet, whose name
Mr.. Gafrnev declines to mention. re-
piled: Really, so far as have been
able to observe, the only voters who
are against Presidents McKinley's
policy are the Irish and the Germans,
and we all know that we can etalong
without them. The better classes are
in favor of his friendship for Eng
land -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
PAY TRIBUTE TO HIS NAME
Washington Day Exercises at st Joseph's
school and Memorial Church.

Washington's birthday was OBJ
served at St. Josephs school yester-
day. The assembly room, in which
the exercises were held, was prettily
decorated, Il number of parents and
friends of the pupils being present.
The program was as follows: Chorus,
Hail Thou Fcstal Day" biographical
sketch OF Washington, NJ. Schiel;
Character of Washington, +. Nc
Quinn and ii. Concannon; vocal solo,
Green Fields of Virginia, " K. Meenan
sketch of Fabius, p. O'Farrell; essay,
February Literature. K. Kehoe; exer-
cises in physical culture; essay, Feb
ruary in History" b. Ferry; chorus,
"Colum bia;n Washington in Histo-
~" eighth grade; chorus, Holy
Gift
George and Martha Washington
were never better represented than
last evening, in the beautifully decor
ated basement of the Memorial Christ
ian church. these chaIacte being
unprecedented most gracefully by Mrs.
Adair Peasants and j. c. Dunn.
After their reception dainty refresh
ments were served to a merry mum Der
of guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
DR.. E. VALENTINE HEaT0N.
This is the Gentleman Who Is Entitled to
All the Credit for All the Numerous
Cures That are Being Effected
at the British Medical In
stItute. 1909 Second


Avenue.
a staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have at the urgent solicitation
of large numbe of patients under
their treatment in this vicinity es-
tablished a permanent branch Of the
institute in this city at No. 1902
Second avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided TO give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) TO ali invalids who may call
upon them for treatment between now
and Feb. 10. These services consist
not only of consultation, examination
and advice, but also of all minor sur
gical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is 10 become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and the af-
flicted. and, under no condition what
ever will any charges be made for any
services rendered for three months to
all who call before Feb. Is.
The doctors treat all forms of di-
sease and deformities and guarantee
a cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview thorough eX-
animation - made, and, if in durable,
you are frankly and kindly told so,
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, cartarrh
and cartaI rhal deafness, also rupture,
goitre, cancer, and all diseases of the
rectum are positively cured by their
new treatment.
DR.. f. Valentine Heaton, the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 9 a. m. till p.
m. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

An audience of 1000 people gath
cred in Tattersall's i'm Chicago last
night under theauspices of the Liberty
alliance, listened To a speech by Sena-
tor Mason, and adopted resolutions
sustaining his patriotic course, with
reference to the sympathy this coun-
try should feel for the Beers in their
struggle to maintain their indepen-
dence, and denounced Mckinley and
England, the twin policies of criminal
aggression and oppression, the subju-
CATION of the Filipinos and the subju-
cation of the Beers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

The future historian will attribute
to Kansas City the glory of being the
city wherein assembled on that fam
Gus Independence day, 1900. the con-
vention of patriots that adopted the
course that redeemed the nation from
the ruinous policy Of imperialism and
restored it's keeping TO the people that
it might be preserved according 10
the principles of those other patriots
who formed the declaration of July 4,
1776
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

JEFFERSON said: Every man aud
every body of men on earth possess
the power of self-government They
receive it with their being from the
hand of nature. individuals exercise
it by their single will. collections of
men by that OF their majority. for the
law of majority j. the natural law of
every society of men But William
the COnqueror thinks the time has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
MardI Gras. New Orleans and NJ obiIe.

For the above occasion the r. l. &
p. railway offers extremely low rates.
Tickets on sale Feb. 10 to 25, inclu-
sive. Good returning until March Is.
time and best accommodations via the
r. |. & p. railway. For full inferma-
ton. call on X. l. e p. ticket agent
or address
NJ. A. PATTERSON. G. p. & +. A,
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
Red Hot From the Gun.

Was the ball that hit q. b. Stead
man, of Newark. Mich, in the civil
war. 1t caused horrible ulcens that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns, boils,
felons, corns, skin eruPtions. Best
pile cure on earth. 25 cents a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Rartz &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

come when this country. which has
developed under the virtue of the
Jefferson doctrine, is now great
enough to throw it off and join in the
procession of old world powers that
employ greatness not for righteous
government, but for conquest of the
weak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
A Misunderstanding.

Misunderstood symptoms of disease
lead doctors to treat something else
when the kidneys are out of order.
Foley's Kidney Cure will bring you
health when other medicines have
failed. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
For Over Ffftx Year.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents a bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

CONGRESSMAN WALTER REEVES was
in Whiteside county yesterday, and
among other places visited Fulton
where they say he made II favorable
impression. Either Mr.. Reeves i to be
congratulated on this latter achieve
ment, or he is not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

The beauty OF the British idea of
humanity and civilization with which
the administration ut Washington is
so devotedly taken, was magniani-
mously eNempliiied in the refusal to
grant the pursued CronJe 8n arm
istice to bury the dead of his army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

The convention hall at Kansas City
in which the next national demo
cratic gathering will assemble is two
stories high, has dimensions of
314X2UO feet, a seating capacity of
1000 people and cost 1925, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

ACCORDING To this mornings Union
there is in Rock Island certain cla -
OF republicans who deplore the policy
of "forciblc annexation as much as
any, when its practicable application
s brought home To them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
A Card.

Phelps &C" Cough, Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed. 1t cures
chronic cases. 1t is out of the old
rut. For asthma and all other lung
troubles take &C" The Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

II these exciting political times con-
tinue much longer. somebody will be
obliged TO send the Union bottle of
smelling salts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

The date selected for the democratic
national convention is particularly
appropriate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
Sharp.

Doctor-Stick out your tongue, Tom
my.
yesterday to my teacher. and | still
ache all over for it.-Wlener Tagblatt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

hereby announce myself as a candidate FOR
the democratic nomination for township col
ector. and solicit the endorsement OF my
friends. FRED WHISTLER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

The cold wave flag has been ordered
up. Is it possible that Senator CullOm
j. headed toward Rock Island after all?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

testify to the merit of Banner Sslvt
in curing piles 1t is guaranteed.
Ali druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
Announcement.

AT the suggestion of my friends. / have de-
termined TO become candidate for the demo
cratic nomination for the once OF township
collector, and TO that end respectfully solicit
the support OF all who deem me worthy and
deserving. r. H. EIMBALL-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
LOST AND FOUND.

7 OST-A FUR BOA ON FIFTH AVENUE
IL between Ninth and Tenth streets, last
Thursday evening Finder return 10 ARGUS
once and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

nor RENT-DESk ROOM IN OFFICE AID
Il vantsgeouSly situated Apply to f J.
Burns room II, Mitchell Is Lyude building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
FOB RENT.

NOR RENT-A GROOM COTTAGE IN GOOD
Il condition In center OF city. Apply at
1913 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

DIOR RENT-BARBER SHOP IN ASTER
Il block. now occupied by Lewis Ihrig In
guire g. W. Aster & 60. 1922 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

NOR RENT-A FURNISHED ROOM WITH
II bath and steam heat. Two gentlemen
preferred. Inquire at 326is Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
wi gage loans by w. II Eastman, I7I2 Sec
ond avenue, without publity removal He
also makes c0llectionS-hArd ones specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
lust ARRIVED IN TOWN-MLI. lara

II N-AlIlI- a.
- the marvel, the queen of paiuists and
clsirvoyants. VIII tell your past present and
future. Z his lady has been Consulted by the
most prominent people in this and foreign
Countries Snehas iustciosed a most success
ful sea- On a. New port whe re the four hun
dred OF New York speak in highest terms OF
her reseinE MI Tara can DE seen daily from
10 q n until p II. including Sunday. at 1914
Third avenue up stairs For this week only
she has reduced her price 20 - ana 80 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

IF YOU WANT TO BT-Y, SELL, TRADE
or rent anything, engage help or secure q
situation. the Mall Is the one paper in Moline
that can do ii for you. Mall ants are popu-
lar and Mall wants bring results One-hslf cent
per word Is The price TO al alike cash in ad-
vance 2-ceut stamps viii do Evening and
Sunday Mall. Moline, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

UTANTED-ONE OR TWO MEN OF GOD
w address to sell our line of bouse furni h
ing goods steady employing mt and big pay TO
the right parties. Address the ECLIPSE Install
ment company, i2i South Main street Bur ing
ton, la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

NOR RENT-A NEW STORE-ROOM 2OX7O
Il on easy terms for the first six months.
Inquire OF Otto Rudert. Elm Street Drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
FOB SALE.

EOR sALE-BOARDING HOUSE CHEAP
Il Apply to Hull * Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

WANTED BOARDERS. NICELY FUR
w niShcd rooms centrally located Mod
ern copvenc ieS and good home cooking. Ar.
seual employees token and excellent lunches
pat up at Iill Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

XNANTED-A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS
w wheel to do collecting on salary. Paid
weekly. Call at room 20 Mitchell & Lynde
building, between and or : and p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

ENOR SALE-FIRST-CLASS PIANO. BAR
Il gain. IL taken at once Apply Mrs. Frank
Sherman. three doors west of Elm street on
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

"ANTED-HONEST MAN OR WOMAN
w to travel for large house. Salary S65
monthly and expenses with increase. Position
permanent. Enclose self-addreSSed stamped
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

EOUND-A POCKETBOOK CORNER OF
Il Tenth street and Fifth avenue. Owne
can have same d J. q. Spencers Ninth stree
grocery by paying for this ad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

"ANTEDTO RENT-A SEVEN OR EIGHT
w room modern house within short dis.
lance of 7 wenty-fourth street and Third ave
nue.. Inquire Lewis Roofing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

NOR SALE-A LUNCH COUNTER NEAF
Il depot. No los West Fifth street. Daven
port. Good reason for selling. For full par
ticulars call at above ADDRESS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

ElOR RENTAL 1929 SECOND AVENUE.
l. large rooms, well furnished; gas, bath,
steam heat A hrst-claSs home table Best
location In the city. Corner Thirteenth street
and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

WANTED - TWO OR THREE UNFCR-
w nished rooms for light houseke sping in
central location. with modern convenience S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

TVNO RENT-MODERN STEAM HEATED
l. room nicely furnished in central loo alton,
suitable for two persons. Call at 1868
Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

NOTICE - THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS
y Normal school DIXON, Ill is Offering free
tuition in any department, exc cot music, TO Z
limited number OF band mep to play In the DixoI
College Milita'y band For particulars. ad
dress the president. J. 3. Ollie, Dixon, hi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23
THE ARGUS.

III TIE NAME OF J. W. POTTER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

UTANTED-LOCALS SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident insurance; one who can de-
Fote sufficient time to the business to make It
profitable Address ''E M" ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-23

"ANTED-To LOAN MONEY ON OLA
w monds, watches, jewelry, hardware,
musical instruments, bicycles, clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices All business trsnsact tons strictly
confidential. His new number and location,
1923 Second avenue. Don't forget 1t. J. W
Jones. Two rings on l347.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12
Talisn,ans In China.

The belief In the potency of charms,
etc, Is very widespread among the low
or class Chinese and the Shans IN parts
of Yunnan. The latter in particular
have all kinds Of amulets to ward OF
evil, the gem Of their collection being
one which corfcrs invulnerability On
the wearer. This useful quality may
also be obtained, | was informed, by
undergoing a very painful process Of
tattooing. Durlngmy trip ! was shown
a dragons nest" which looked like a
bit of the horsehair stufing from a for
elgn saddle, guaranteed to render the
purchasers house safe from fire, and q
female dcer's horn" which would ena-
ble the fortunate owner to walk a great
distance without fatigue.
Not being a landed proprietor or a
professional Splinter, | had no use for
these things, and though | entered into
negotiations with several people for
the tallsman which would render me
invulnerable none Of them was willing
to stand the test of western skepti-
cism-a revolver at 80 pacas-even
though | offered them an enormous
sum and a handsome funeral in a of
acknowledgements Journal.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12
The rIrst National Convention.

What may be called the first national
convention was not held by either of
the great parties. 1t was conducted
by what was known as the Anti-Ma-
sonic party and was held In Baltimore
II September. 1881. Delegates attend
ed from every state mot chosen, how
ever. on a basis of electoral strength,
a president and vice president were
nominated, and a platform was adopt
ed. The Democrats held their Grst ma
tional convention IN Baltimore In May,
1892. 313 delegates being present. AS
this year. the only contest was over
the vice presidency. General Harrison
having a walkover for first place. His
opponents convened In Washington and
named Henry Clay, II out Of "a ltates
being represented. Since then nomi-
mating conventions lave been the rule.
New York Sun.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12
A WARM DISCUSSION.
JERICHO AelTATED ABoUTAscHooL-
HOUSE LIGHTNING ROD.


Pap Perkins. the po~atpshstrr, Tells
About the r'ints That Were Made
ON Both Sides and Now the RuiId-
Ing Itself Settled the Question.
copyright. 1900. b. c. u. Levis.I
1t was n llghtnla roll man who start
cd the schoolhouse discussion. lie
came along the other day and saw that
the schoolhousc was without a rod.
and he went to the town board and Of
fered TO pat one Up Tor 80 much. The
town board wrastled over Il oil day
without comm to a conclusion, and
when Il got to be known all over. Jericho
q big crowd assembled at the postoiice
I'm the evenin TO talk the matter Cvcr.
II was Deacon Spooner who called the
crowd TO order and said:
AS II appears TO me and 10 a major.
ity Of the citizens OF this town that an
eiiuch IN the History Of Jericho has ar.
rived. | cell upon the lightnin rod man
to state his case"
There amt much % state" replies
the man i've offered 70 put up two
rods on the sohoolhouse and warrant It
q gooi job for $40 Bcln as a school.
house Is an emporium of knowledge
and tcin as the cause Of education may
he said 10 Ice the hulwarks OF liberty,
I've Knocked s15 OFF the reg'lar price,
81 lGle il that hos made a pint
says the deacon rs he turks on the
door with his cane. Emporium Of ed.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12

pint" says the deacon as be hits n
cracker BARI with his cane yes, sir,
thar's n good DIAL In your theory about
dodgin. wien ail the cows around
here was lcvia the lump Jaw. n Teller
offered to protect mine ag'in It fur So.
! said I'd let her take her chances, and
she come through all right. ] obsarye
Moses Foshush among the audience,
and. as Moses built the fence around
the schoolhonse. mcbhe he's got sun
thin 20 soy."
Il ain't ng'in llghtnin rods" says
Moses 10 his slow ~way-"r'm not Ggin
'eSa fuc what they are, II pears to
me, however. that we'd better begin TT
the bottom Instead Of the roof. rhar's
about 20 hogs ncstin under the school
house. and thar's about 90 holes in the
Goor. / sortcr likc the idea Of a light
Mn rod. and | sortcr like the Idea Of n
new foor and driyin The hogs out One
idea sortcr balances the tother, and |
don't want TO cast my vote either way"
"Tou heyn't made a pint" says the
deacon, 'bu; Eohody expected You to.
| take It. howe5e-, that you so IN fur
an emporium Of olucatlon. bcin YOU
got the job or bu,ilin the fierce and
Ecv seven children goir 20 school"
Eyes. | think J do, replies Moses.
"I've nllts felt that It was my duty
TO uphold the Magma Charta Of liberty.
md when II COMES TO boostln tie
wheels OF progress and civilization I'm
good 10 lift n ton"
II was then suggested that the light
min rod man might want to cay sunthin
more, aud be went at It and made q
regular Fourth Of July Grafton. lie pic
tured George Washington. John Han.
cock. Thomas jcGcrscl and half a doz-
en- more goln to school to learn how to
spell such words rs liberty" free.
dom and "bulWarEs." lie pictured
them schoolhouscs bein struck by light.
min fur The want Of rods, and he had
tears In Joab Warmers eyes In less'n
five minlts. Then he pictured the hap.
py children Of jericho crowded into the
schoolhousc on a summers day.
Among them was future lawyers, doe.
tors. editors. statesmen and poets
They WAS drinkin In deep drafts Of
education when n black cloud appeared
over Jim Taylor'g barn, a rumble Of
| thunder was heard, and a mint later
a thundcrbolt slot out and struck the
schoolhouse. and thar was n tragedy to
convulse the world. The town had
saved $50 on n lightnln rod, hut whar
was the sc~hoolhoUse. the schoolma'am
and Al scholars? Some was shoutiu
and some was wlpln their eyes when
the man sot down. and after Deacon
Spooner had declared it the strongest
pint lie cver heard he made ready to
put the question to a vote. Jest then
in comes Lish Billings, and the deacon
turns TO him ana says:
"Lish. we are hevin a mcetin about
that llghtnin rod en- the sc%hoolhouse.
AS you painted the buildin mebbe
you'd like to say sunthin. Are you fur
1t or ag'in it?"
"Neithor one" answers Lish after
awhile.
"Are you standin heutrall"
mot exactly"
"Then. how do you make 1t out?'
"Why. the burned old bulldln fel
down about an hour ago Of its OWE
self, and | don't reckon thar's any cal
to waste any breath about the mat
ter" NJ. QUAD.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12

The cheapest, purest and best family aedk
cine in the world An effectual specific for
oil diseases of the Liver, Stomach and spleen.
Regulate the. Liver and prevent sChills and
Fever, Malarious Fevers, Bowel Complaints,
Hestlessness, Jaundico and Nausea.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12

4siEEioaE oNoatsr. weekly. devoael e.
srsn % ~ ,iaGp,s cs Gae Tarih question
e.. sample .pS fyae. AdG .sss American ~
.,e .ars., lcGgra - ". -" -. heN AcS'
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1900-10-12

Rufus Choate once by overwork had
shattered his hath. Edward Everett
expostulated with him on u occasion,
saying:
"My dear friend, II you are not more
self conslderate, you viii ruin your
constitution"
"Oh." replied the legal wag, 1.-THE con-
stitution vas destroyed long ago. I'm
living on the bylaws"