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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

pion head first to the ground. He barely
escaped being impaled upon the ugly
broken projections. He is all right to-
day. The cold snap that came along
today made jeff anxious to do some
work, contrary to his determination of
yesterday, when he decided to taper off
in his training. The result was that the
big fellow put in another full day Of
hard, persistent work, going the whole
gamut Of his regime.
Lakewood, N. J., May 9.-An the men
who assist in handling Corbett agree
that he is in perfect physical condition
and to a man declare that there is big
surprise in store for any who may think
him an easy mark. Corbett appears to
be perfectly .unconcerned, now that the
time and place for the fight are GER
tain, and though the strain of waiting
might be expected to show in the man
ner of many men, he seems to have
nothing on hand to bother him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
McGRAw WILL SURRENDER.
Leaves For Cleveland to Reach Agree
rnent With Robson,

Baltimore, Nd, May st is more than
probable that McGraw and Robson, man
ager and catcher respectively of last
years Baltimore league team, and who
have been released to St. Louis, will ae
cept the terms offered by the management
of that club.
They received a telegram from Frank
De Haas Robinson. president and princi-
pal owner of the St Louis and Cleveland
clubs today, requesting them to meet him
in Cleveland for d conference. They have
accepted the invitation, and will meet Mr..
Robson. McGraw was offered $500 to
manage st. Louis this year, and Robi-
sons salary, with his bonus, will amount
to So 300 for the seasons work Their
friends have been urging them to accept,
and it is thought that an agreement will
be arrived at in Cleveland today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
PERKINS WAS PERSISTENT.
Poor Farm Superintendent Insisted
Upon Serving His Full Term.

Independence, May e.-The case of the
county commissioners against Joshua
Perkins, superintendent of the county
poor farm, was decided in favor of Per-
kins in court here today.
Perkins was appointed by the COM
missioners last fall, for term of fifteen
months. When the new board was or
ganized, in January, the commissioners
declared the position of superintendent
of poor farm vacant, and appointed a
man named Waggoner. Perkins refused
to vacate and all the county stock was
removed from the farm and an attempt
made to starve Perkins out also stop
ping his salary and refusing to pay bills
contracted by him. Perkins remained
and the suit was brought to eject him.
The case will be appealed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
soden sustains New York's Objection

Boston, May 9-Presjdent Soden said to-
day that Boston would have no trouble
with the New York. club over the per
cent taken out of all gate money. for the
when the league was reduced to eight
clubs. AS New York objected the league
must look after New York. Boston would
send its share of the 3 per cent Of all
money taken in at the South End grounds
unless when clubs objected as New York
did It is not certain that the league can
make New York pay any part of the pur-
chase money, as it was not a party to the
agreement to recompense the four clubs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
A Library For Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, May "a special cleo
ton was held Tuesday to vote on the
proposition to levy a half mill tax an
nually for a city library. The same pro-
position was voted on at the spring
election and it was probably carried,
but there was not the necessary major
ity of all votes cast at the election. The
vote today was light, but as a two
thirds majority was required the propo-
sition for the tax carried by only one
majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
YELLOW TAIL AT sT.LoU1s.
The Great Colt in Sound Condition
For the Saturday Inaugural.

st. Louis. May 9-Yellow Tail, the great
colt who will be the favorite in the In
auguraI, to be run at the Fair Grounds
next Saturday is now comfortably sta
bled at St. Louis big race course. Charley
Thorpe the famous jockey, will be here
to ride Captain Hackett's good colt. and
the combination at this stage look in
Yellow Tail stood the trip from San
Francisco well.
Jockey Thorpe, it will be remembered.
won the St Louis Inaugural last year
with Dr. Shepherd. and he tells his
friends that he is going to win it again
this year with Yellow Tail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

itors were given a reception last evening
by Acacia chapter of this city. The
reports of the officers of the grand chap
ter will be made and the election of Off
GERS will be held during the day. In the
evening, for the first time in Kansas,
the exemplification of the work will be
conducted by the officers of the grand
chapter. The officers who will make
their reports are Mrs. Eva Wheeler,
grand matron; E. w Poindexter, grand
patron; Mrs. Afyra Mottram. grand sec
rotary, and Mrs. Elizabeth Magic, grand
treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Batter Is Sold to Brown.

Lexington. Ky. May st C. Nc
DoweH has sold his good racehorse Bat
ten to Captain Sam Brown of Pittsburg
for the reported price of $4,000 Brown
will take Batten east and prepare him
for the large handicap races, expecting
to duplicate the. coup he made with Trou-
badour in the Suburban a few years ago.
J. Warren S. Dey. of Spring Station, KY,
has sold to B. T. Hume. of Lexington,
eight head of Royalty bred brood mares
and four colts by Sidney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
PHONES FOR WINFIELD.
a Fifteen-Year Franchise Granted to
a Missouri Man.

Winfield. May s.-+The city council has
granted a Is year franchise to w. B
Hurst of Springfield, Mo, to operate Il
telephone system in Winfield, the city
to get a fire alarm system free and
per cent of the gross receipts. There
were three independent companies ask
ing for franchises. Mr.. Hurst has 60
days to accept the conditions, 90 days to
begin work, and nine months to CON-
plete the system. He is to deposit
certified check for $1,000 and the maxi
mum rates are to be 81 a month for bus
mess houses and 81 for residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
MRS. ALIENS FATE
Wife of the Burlington Murdered Man
Must Give $4,000 Bail

Burlington, May 9.-Mrs Amelia Al
len, the wife Of John Allen, who was
murdered April Is. was Tuesday bound
over to the district court under $4,000
bond to answer the charge of murder
in the first degree. Harris, who has con-
fessed to doing the shooting, and some
time ago made a confession duplicating
her, today refused to say anything that
would in any way connect her with the
murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
OKLAHOMA COYOTES.
Being Killed and Scalps Paid For by
Kansas Counties

Wellington, May 9.-The county COM
nissioners are in session allowing bills.
over $500 were paid out for coyote
scalps. The commissioners suspect that
some one is bringing live coyotes into
Sumner county from Oklahoma, and
killing them and putting in bills for
bounty. If the commissioners can catch
anyone at this practice, they intend to
make an example of him. Hereafter, ali
persons claiming bounty will have TO
swear that the coyotes were captured as
well as killed in this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
POSTMASTER WAS INNOCENT.
His Young Daughter Had Simply
Made a Mathematical Error.

Fort Scott, May 9.-Postmaster Smith.
of Hepler, Kan, who was arrested re-
Gently charged with making a false re-
port in order to increase the salary of
his Office was exonerated here last eve
ming by the district attorney who found
that the postmaster -year-old daugh-
ter who made the report had simply
made a mathematical error Nearly ev-
cry merchant of Hepler was here to
testify to Smiths good standing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
NARROW ESCAPE OF JEFFRIEs,
Head of His Bicycle Snaps, Throwing
the Champion.

Anenhurst N. J.. May 9.-At the rail-
road station here lies a wrecked bicycle,
mute but grim evidence of Champion
Jeffries' second narrow escape from a
serious if not fatal accident within the
brief space of one week. Without the
slightest warning the head of his BIZ
cycle snapped off short yesterday close
to the front forks, pitching the cham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Fort Scott, May George Harris
who was recently arrested upon his re-
lease from the Missouri penitentiary
charged with stealing a horse and car
riage in this city more than two years
ago has been convicted and must now
serve a term in the Kansas penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Bond Deal at Ottawa

Ottawa, May 9.-The county commits
sioners have voted to buy $4,000 of
Franklin county per cent bonds due in
ten years for the sum of S36, 900. This
money will be raised by issuing 4 per
cent bonds due in one. two and three
years. The action of the board was on
the quiet, having been done a week ago.
It became known today and has created
considerable comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
GIVEN A 20 PER CENT. RAISE.
Salt Workers Union at Hutchinson
Given a Concession.

Hutchinson, May "a conference of
representatives of the salt workers IN
ion with the managers of the HutchIn-
son Salt company, was held Tuesday
afternoon. The salt men represented
consisted of the salt packers and load
ers. They obtained a raise amounting
to nearly 90 per cent All of the salt
plants are now running full capacity
day and night, Sundays as well as week
days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
To Fight Bolivia.

New York. May "a dispatch to the
Herald from Rio Janeiro says: A dis
patch from Para says the inhabitants
of Acre have organized an army of p
600 men under Col. Braga. The Brazil
people are firmly determined to repulse
the Bolivian army now approaching.
The revolutionary junta of Acre has
published a manifesto declaring the
people will never submit to Bolivia but
would accept Brazilian sovereignty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Clay Center Waterworks Pays City
Clear Profit of 1920 Past Year.

Clay Center, May 9.-Municipal own
ership of waterworks has made a good
showing in this city for the past year;
81, 910. So were collected in rents and af-
ter all expenses were paid a. balance
profit Of $420 is left. Four thousand dol
lars hydrant rental was saved in addi-
ton to this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Thirteen Puppy wolves.

C. E. Pearcy and Bud Perdue while
out hunting last week found VOLTS
den with 10 young ones in it They col
lected the tax last Saturday and as $13
went down into their pockets they re-
allied that the only good wolf was a
dead one-Lawrence World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
THE EASTERN STAR.
Annual Meeting OF the Grand Chapter
Begins at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, May 9.-The grand chap
ter of the Order of the Eastern Star of
Kansas will be opened today with the
address of the grand matron, Mrs. Eva
Wheeler, of Norton A large crowd of
delegates form the different chapters
of Kansas is here to attend. The Wis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
K. of P. Delegates to lola

lola, May Son Monday next the del
egates from all over the state to the
grand lodge meetings of the Knights of
Pythias and the Rathbone Sisters viii
begin to arrive in lola for three days
stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

filed a bill for the 81 bounty due him.
The scalps were of the mother wolf and
six pups. The mother was shot by Mr..
Sjogren and the pups were dug out from
under rock in his pasture.-Salina Re
publican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
NOT LIKE TOPEKA.

LaWrence Podcemen Ordered TO Keep
Out of Saloons and Drug Stores.
Lawrence, May 9.-The Lawrence city
council has passed a resolution prohib-
iting the members of the police force
from entering any place where liquor is
supposed to be sold; declaring that they
must refrain from swearing and smok-
ing while on duty. The penalty for the
first offense in any of these cases is a
suspension of one month. and for a sec
ond offense, dismissal from the force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
The following epitaph. VIII

The following epitaph. which appears
on tombstone in an Illinois town, is
furnished by a reader:
Weep not for me, my dearest dear,
I am not dead. but sleeping here;
Repent, my love, before you die,
For you must come and sleep with L"
Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Sunday School Convention.

Atchison, May 9.-Thirty- five years
ago the Kansas State Sunday School
association was organized in Atchison,
and the association began its thirty
fifth annual session in Atchison last
evening. It is estimated that the meet
ing will bring 600 visitors to the city.
The convention closes Thursday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Democrats as Jokers .

Wichita, May "a resolution will be
offered at the Kansas Democratic con-
vention that Porto Rico is entitled TO
a delegate to the national convention at
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Bic Week For Atchison.

Atchison, May Sat least 1900
tsrangers will ge here this week; 600 at
the Sunday school convention and !, 900
at the u. c. 7. convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. N cure
no pay. Price SOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
WEsTERN LEAGUE.
AT DEW Err.
Score by innings:

Denver ..............1 @ 0 A 3-14 Is z
Omaha ...............0 0 0 700 20 0-5 5
Batteries Webster and McCausland;
Newmeyer and Wilson.
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AT BROOKLYN.
Score by innings:

Philadelphia 100 24ooo-10 IS 4
Brooklyn ............O o 0 0 90 Il Il
Batteries-Ph Philadelphia, Bernhard and
Mcfarland; Brooklyn, Dunn, Howell and
MCGUIRE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

X II z
Pueblo ..............3 041001 2-11 10 4
St. Joseph .......... 0 0 9420 III 19 5
Batteries-Johnson, Price and Graham;
Maupin and King.
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AT DIES MONIES.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT BOSTON.
2 by innings:

RHE
Boston ...............022 100000 90 II 5
New York ...........2 0 z 0 l 0 0-13 Is 0
Batteries-Boston, Pittinger, Bailey and
Clarke; New York, Carrick and Bower
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AT KANSAS CITY.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Prof. Carnev Re-elected.

Concordia May 9.-Prof. A. B. Carne,
has been reelected for the seventh tim
superintendent of our city schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

AT PUEBLO.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

Des Mofnes ..........00oOo0o oo-o 4 s
Sioux City ...........0Q 00020 O. 3
Batteries-Roach and Shocks; Ferguson
and Cape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Becoming a
other

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and insures E##
hniraent
to all WON of their critical
safely
perils gently
for the coming prevents morning sickne and
Sold druggists
bottle free booklet to TIE BRADFTELD REGULATOR Co..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
AT ST. LOUIS.
Score by innings:

Ri
St. Louis ..........-..1 40o*-9 10
Cincinnati ............2 0 0 0 o 4 OF 2
Batteries-St. Louis, weighing and Cri-
ger; Cincinnati, Newton, Scott and Wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09
Found a Den of Wolves

Oscar Sjogren brought in seven wolf
scalps from his farm this morning, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-09

AT PITTSBURG.
Score by innings:
The colored American., 1900-03-10
Ri ACK SKIN REMOVER.

This preparation, If used as irected, will
turn the skin of black persol our or five
shades whittier and that of mulattoes perfectly
white. Any person using it can see the re-
suit in fJrty-eight hours.
1t does not turn the skin in spots but bleach
es out white. 1t is very good thing for the
eyes if allowed to get in the eye while wash
ing the face.
One box of this preparation is all tha' is
required if used as directed, the skin remain
ing beautiful without continual use, and -
perfectly harmless.
viii remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots,
and pimples from the face without harm to
the skin.
Direction and preparation will be sent to
any address on receipt of 81 90, g. o. D.. or
send money order. Packed so that no one
can know contents except the receiver
THOMAS B. CRANE,
122H W. Broad ST.. Richmond, Va.
The colored American., 1900-03-10
The Lincoln Night School.

The closing exercises of the lincoln
night school, which took place at Lin
coin building Second and q streets,
e.. Monday evening Of last week were
unus~a1y interesting. The program
consisted ~ musical and literary se-
lectiOns. I ne following numbers were
rendeT+G: 1 Ornamental solo Guard
Moui / Miss Minnie Lucas; Essay
Measure Of Man." Mr.. Charles Jen-
kins; Vocal solo, "Angel's Dream, -
Miss Morris; recitation "Take away the
Oup," Miss Willis; vocal solo, 'The
Girl love in Sunny Tennessee" Miss
Katherine Ware; reading "ChsImiliOn"
Miss ElYrs Robinson; ballad Il love, 4"
Miss Virginia Brown; chorus MY
Country tis of Thee" school. At the
conclusion of this, ice cream and cake
were served TO the pupils and their
many friends, Those present were
greatly pleased and spoke In highest
terms OF the occasion. EARL.
The colored American., 1900-03-10
Charlottesville, Va, Items.

SHdTloLLcSVIIlo, va, Cp0Cldl-I lie
revival continues at the Mt, Zion Bap
tist church with increased success. Rev,
Nathan Cave and other pastors of the
city and county are assisting the pastor,
Rev. K. B. Hardy, in the meetings
Revival services began at the First
Baptist church this week. Rev. X. C.
Quarles, the pastor. is being assisted in
conducting the meetings by Rev. r j.
Perkins of Hinton, West Virginia
The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Mickens
wife of Mr.. Ned Mickens, and mother
of Mr.. L. Z. Mickens, took place from
the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday
evening at 3 o'clock, Rev. r. B. Hardy
officiating. The literary meeting Of
the Ladies Auxiliary to the Y. NJ G.
A. was held at the Association rooms
last Thursday night, Mrs. Mary o,
Kelser presiding. The debate, resolY'
ed, "That Poverty Is a greater produc
er of Crime than Ignorance" was very
instructive and interesting. Miss Liz
zie Coles and Mr.. Ernest B. Allen
held the affirmative and Miss Annie
Bryant and Mr.. George w. Lawson
the negative. The attendance at the
Sunday evening mems meeting was
very large last Sunday, every seat in
the rom being taken. The subject
for next Sundays Bible study is ''Sow'
ing the Seed" A large attendance is
expected, An informal reception was
given at Zion Hall last Friday night
by the members of the Central Relief
Association. The viands spread on
that occasion were fit to serve a king,
and all present went away feeling abun'
dainty satisfied for having been present.
MIR. John L. Hayes, the president, de-
serves great credit tof his untiring eff
forts in the work. Miss M. E. White
of Stauntoh, Va, instructor in Ben.
nett College, Greensboro, n. O., is Wis
iting in the city the guest of Miss Bet
tie James on Preston avenue. Law
yer j, L. Curtis of Chicago, stopped
over IN the city enrOute from Raleigh,
n. c., where be went to attend the
funeral of his father. He was accom-
panied by his mother and younger
Thurman, who will remain in the city
some time, when they will leave for
Chicago Lawyer B. E. Carter of
Keystone, w. Va, stopped over this
week enroute from Washington, D. g.
where he went to look after legal claims.
Messrs Alfred Brooks, VIM. I'll. Noble.
John Anderson and Edward Ander-
son left last week for Hot Springs, Va,
Messrs. Sandy and Brazil Bryant
formerly of this city but now of Wash
ington, D. c., were in the city last
week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. A. G. Mabrey, undertaken, up
holsterer and furniture repairer was
confined to his room last week with q
slight attack of the grippe. The Ameri.
can can be had at Pollard and Noble''
or from A. f. Angel at the University
MONTICELLO.
The colored American., 1900-03-10

E4-FOR SALE An elegant Iadles' bicycas
stern make, '99. The best American make
Price $751; O. Can be bought cheap By applying
at this office at once. 1t is brand new and in
the box as 1t came from the factory. Call or
address 45s st. n, W.
The colored American., 1900-03-10
THE
INDIAN
MEDICINE
MIN.

Call and see the Indian Herb Med1'
cine Man, No. 620 North EutaW street,
Baltimore. He cures all diseases that
are known to man or beast, or no
charge, no matter what your disease or
aff1iction may be, and restore you TO
perfect health. Millions Of people, the
oest and leading ones in the United
States, will testify that he is the most
wonderful healer of all complaints III
the world. He uses nothing but Herbs,
Roots, Barks. Gums, Balsams, Leaves,
Seeds, Berries, Flowers and Plants,
made into teas. he has cured thous
ands that the mort skillful physicians
and the best hospital ply ysicians
III America and Europe have given up
TO die, and said there was no cure for
them. Sent to any address by EA press.
For full particulars send 2 cent stamp
for answer.
j 4MES ?. KERR,
THE INDIAN HERB MEDICINE,
MAN, $40 n EUTAW 81.
BALTIMORE, MD.
&C. Mention The Colored American
The colored American., 1900-03-10
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The colored American., 1900-03-10


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The colored American., 1900-03-10

The Savings Bank OF the G. r. u. {
1888. It's capital stock is 500, 900. 1t
1889. The amount OF business to Mar
stock of this bank is sold to the memb
buds, B and e classes, and pays q diviC
lar. Persons can deposit their moneys
pays per cent interest on all time del
held subject to the orders Of the depi
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-12-19

the mole on your nose, or your vulgar
kinsfolk. The American has yivacity
almost French: he gives himself easily
to the OCCASION: he Is ready to weep and
laugh with you, and is sincerely inter-
ested in your new bicycle or baby. At
the same time he has something of the
phlegm of the Asiatic, and seldom frets
or grumbles. He shifts the odors of
foul drains, quaffs typhoid germs in
his water, sits in oyerheated steam cars
and stands in overcrowded street cars
year afteryear with imperturbabIe good
humor.
"Why, with all these qualities-why
is he not more agreeable fellow? Why,
with all the traits that go to make up
q courtly gentleman-why is he vulgar?
Simply because he is not certain of his
own position. He asserts himself every
moment lest You may mistake him for
an inferior. This uneasy self-assertion
is the explanation of all our bad man.
ners. I'm as good as your is the secret
thought with which too many of us
meet every fellow-creature."