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The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

The Brandywine Fire CompssI
held an impor tant meeting last night
The election OF officers resulted Il
follows:
President. c. ]. Horrlgau; vloe,
president, U. S. Townsend; record(
Ing secretary, G. L Stldham; finan
clal secretary. F. Sweenv; treasurer
A. II. Finerty; corresponding secre
tary, w. G. Horrigan; directors, q
J. Horrigan, Dr.. E. G. Shortlidge
James LUgue, A. II, Flnerty aud
George Parade; trustees, John
Gelsendorfer, John Locker, John
Mcbride, John Spring and E. LII
Turner. b
There was a lively interest manN
tested In the election Of a driver.
There we're eight candidates for the
place. and there was u great deal %
wire pulling. The successful eaudk
date was W. A. Tyson.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

tons you can ask and how little you
know, Bobby"
II know the 'twos' in multiplied
ton table anyway-so now. Miss
Josephine taught me yistiday. See?
I wrote 'em all down.
Bobby put chubby hand inside
his small jacket, where was a pocket
and proudly drew forth an assortment
Of documents.
There it isl ne announced after
a careless search, spreading a pa per
on Uncle Bills knee. ITS the .twos
he, remarked, indicating q tipsy COL
umn of hieroglyphics, the only leglble
character in which was the letter
X. THAT means ii mes.'
"A very interesting exhibit" oh.
stryel Uncle Bill, "What is that lie +.
ter you have with the--the bunch,
Bobby? No. not the picture card, the
letter the one In the blue envelope.
Let me see it. What don't boys have
in their pockets? Why, bless me,
it's for me.'
"W'y. wy, Uncle Bill" stammer-
ed Bobby in a sudden spasm, "w'y.
l forgot! Miss Josephine gived me
that for you. She said to bring it
straight TO you. I-I.forgot. Uncle
Bill.
W'y-w'y, Uncle Bill, what makes
your eyes SO big m shiny' Oh
Uncle BillI-don't hug me SOL
you're hurting me awfulm
Am I, Old mans" Uncle Bill
said in queer voice. Tell me
Bobby. when Miss Josephine kissed
you, how did it feelG'
"All nice" answered Bobby, with
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

"W'y. Uncle Bill, the other day |
fell n hurried my knee. n she-w'y,
she kissed men made my knee all
well.'
"H'm!"muttered Uncle Bill. Should
think 1t might "
"Uncle Bill,' asked Bobby, ibid
Miss Josephenc ever kiss you2"
Little boys shouldn't ask ques :
tions,' was the quick reply, and a
soft cheek was drawn close to q
rougher one.
Il won't" Bobby agreed. But
did she, Uncle Bill" ,,n,
Yes, little boy, she did"
We'll. but didn't it make you all
well?'
NO"
Did you hurt yourselfi'
YES"
Wherein your kneea'
mo"
In your stomach2'
There or thereabout."
did it hurt muchT =
" say Bobby" exclaimed Uncle
Bill. with more or less feeling, "let
you and me talk on something else.
You are a very little boy and you
ask questions that are painful. 1
DON'T
Does it hurt you yet7" queried
Bobby, thinking of stomachs.
Yes. Now, Bobby, if u
"Why don't you go'n' see Miss
Josephinel She'll try again Maybe
wy, she'll have better luck"
II can't"
why"
"Oh, because. What q lot Of cues. !
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

"Yes. sir. M that's all Of that
story. Now yea tell one, Uncle Bill
"Well,' began Uncle Bill, once
there was lazy old uncle. and he
had nephew whom he loved very
much"
II knew somebody else you love. ="
remarked Bobby. wr,ggIing. Don t
you. Uncle Biil?,'
"Oh lots Of people" the young
man agreed boldly. Whom in par
ticular, Bobby"
"Miss josephine, said Bobby in
accents Of firm conviction.
Uncle BIZ shifted uneasily, but
gave his nephew a hug.
What made you think so?' he
asked, with q studied ar Of in1if.
erence.
Bobby was silent, but his little
mind busted itself wondering what
caused Uncle Bill's chest to rise so
high when he breathed the long
breath he had just taken. II was
intoXlcation to feel oneself lifted up
and let down exactly like being co
seesaw
"Do It again, Uncle EllI!"h, cried
It's lots OF fun.
Uncle HI did OF seem to hear He
was looking wlstiully out Of the win.
dow and Bobby looked too, and saw
nothing.
"Do you love her, Bonby2' Uncle
Bill inquired presently. smoothing
the childS yellow hair. Bobby,
do You love Miss Josephlne?"
"Yes'' Bobby answered.
'Whv? What makes you-do you
know?n
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

satisfaction.
Uncle Bill Rugged his nephew
again.
Did that hurt you, BLbby1' he
said.
Some" the child replied.
Then you get an umbrella, Bob
by, just as quickly as You can, and
I'll take you on my back, and we'll
run over and see il Miss Josephine
can make us feel all nice again, as
you call it,"
Are you going, too, Uncle Bill"
YES
Right now"
THE sooner the better.'
"Yes' said the childish philosopher
savagely. when your hurt any
where it's best to get it cured right
away.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.

New Castle, July 23.-That the
Delaware peach crop will shortly
begin to he marketed is shown here
as the refrigerator cars will be fit
ted up at the battery by Hudson q
Son. The boards have been piled
here for year and yesterday they
were removed to the battery. A
number of men will be employed.
While threshing wheat on the
farm tenanted by Martin Stapleton,
near the Bear yesterday the ma
chine was badly wrecked. The
feeder was feeding as usual when
for some cause the pieces Of iron be-
gan flying in all directions. The
engine stopped as soon as possible
and it was found that the feeding
drums were badly wrecked. What
caused the smashup is a mystery.
All signs point to large excur-
sion from this city to Cape May to-
morrow, Thursday, by the steamer
Republic Several years ago the
Republic used to stop at our own
wharf for these excursions, but the
authorities now claim they cannot
safely do SO on account of the stone
piers. However the arrangements
for tomorrOw's excursion are SO
complete that no inconvenience will
be experienced. Special cars will
leave the court house switch at 8
o'clock sharp. The fare of 81 brings
this excursion within reach of all.
Passengers holding the excursion
tickets will be entitled to free ride
from as far south as Rogers siding.
A fair sky will make this a delight
full outing. The trolley cars from
this city will connect with the train
running to boat at P and Il cross
ing.
Mrs. John M. Vallette, who has
been i'll, is able to be about.
William Lowell is yet very ill.
Robert Howard is improving and
is now able to be about his home.
Michael Rodgers is yet very i'll.
Mrs. Annie Farley has been very
ill for several days.
Miss Nellie Sutton, who sustained
sprained ankle several days ago,
is confined to her home.
Secretary Eckles, of the Board of
Education, is overwhelmed with
letters from persons desiring to fill
the vacancies of principal and as
sistant principal of the public
schools. Many applicants are those
whose names have been before the
board for consideration before. The
applications bear endorsements of |
leading statesmen and professors
with aporovals of tbs highest order
from boards Of education where
they have taught. The beard will
be unable to have tie secretary
read all the letters and recOmmen-
dations in one evening
Miss Mary Wier, who has been
the guest of Frank Levy and wife,
of Chatham, Pa, has returned to
the home Of her uncle, Orvid A
Porter, in this city.
Mrs. Ida Cuombs, Of Philadelphia
who has been spending several days |
at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John NJ Vd!lette, returned to her
home today.
james Kirby and wife, of Cam
den, N. j., are the guests of John
NJ. Vallctte and wife.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
May Recommend Eenders

II is rumored that City Council 10
to pass an ordnance compelling tho
local trolley companies to place fen.
ders Oh their cars.
Some OF the members Of Council
are OF the opinion that tenders do
little good and prevent few, II any
accidents, but the majority appear
determined to have Tenders II there
Is any way to secure them.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
Scat rvs Wife

The people of Christiana are indig.
nant at the brutal manner one Of The
residents has been treating his wife.
Several persons claim they have FIRE.
qIently seen him beat her and as a
result Of his brutality the woman S
face is very much swollen.
He seems TO forget that at the last
session Of the Legislature law was
past prescribing the whipping post as
the medicine for wife beaters. This
man must either stop beating his
wife or abide by the consequences
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
Killed While Asleep on the Tracks

Elkton, Md, July 22.-Frank
Burns, of Philadelphia, a fireman
on the steam shovel engaged in
making improvements to the line of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad, near Elkton, sat
down on the southbound track early
this morning and went to sleep.
He was struck by train and in
stantly killed He was 80 years old
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

Come to the races at Maple Wales
IRVING Park at Perry's Hotel, on
Thursday, July 9th. Tw anty!fipe
horses entered. ~
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
Woods DESTROYED by FIRE.

Harrington. Del, July %. Some
one set fire to Harrington Messick's
woods today and the flames devour.
ed much valuable timber land. Pc.
ter Conway and Henry Lard were
going through the woods a. the
time and the flames came upon
them so rapidly tina. they fed for
their lives and barely escaped the
fire.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

Come to the racesat Maple Valley
Driving Park at Perrys Hotel, on
Thursday, July gath. Twenty.tive
horses entered.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23

Sin'ms Comp. Pennyroyal Pills. Tho
ladies extraordinary remedy. Be surs
you get the Comp"
by mali tl.vU. oJ6 kingstreet
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-23
ChrlstisGa Items

Mr. William Kenney and wife and
little daughter Francis of Chrlst'ana,
were the guests Of friends in this city
on Sunday and also number otshort
visits to New Castle by taking de-
ligltful trolley ride.
Miss Ethel Reybold. Of Christiana
has returned home after delightful
visit to her cousin Miss Florence Ware,
OF MarsiIiittIl.
Miss Jennie Crolbcrs, Of this city
has been visiting her brother aud
friends Of MarShalton.
EIvin Reynolds Of ChnsIlana visit
ed Ills cousin the Misses Richards. 10
PhiadeI phia, Sunday aud Monday
taking in city sights.
Mrs. Reynolds OF ClnGistiana and
two Of her little daughters, Zeta aud
Vera wercin this city Oh last Sllur-
day.
Gene to the races at Maple Valley
Driving Park at Perry's Hotel. on
Thursday, July oath. Twenty five
horses pnternl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
GOOD THUNDER

Tom Howieson of Sterling was In
Good Thunder Tuesday. ~. -: :
Word was received here that Miss
Mary Getzloff formally of this place,
but now of Washington, was married.
Mrs. Stella Dundee and daughter
returned home Sunday. i'#
Mr.. Rhinehart was threshing this
week.
Louis Steinberg. who has been away
from home threshing this summer re-
turned home last week
A. Handy of Good Thunder. who
has been away this summer, returned
home and is busy in his blacksmith
shop again.
Mrs. Harriet Benedict of this place
is caring for the sick at Mapleton.
Rev. White of Garden City was a
pleasant caller at the Doty home last
week. g., ..... .. .~. s;...,
Miss Stella Besles will leave Friday
for Luverne to visit her aunt, Mrs
Garfield. ..:. -.
A new cuckoo clock came from
Chicago Tuesday, and the owners are
very proud of 1t. -. ar
Mrs. Clara Doty and daughter
Esther, were Good Thunder callers
Tuesday.
Everybody Is busy husking corn and
blowing.
Little Pearl Dundee was quite sick
last week, and was taken to the doctor
but is now "a we'll as ever. +
Mrs. DR.. Faulkner and children &C.
compsnied by her sister, went to ST.
Paul to visit last week. b.:
Miss Clara Billet Is clerking at Mer
tens store In Good Thunder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
Colonel Watterson on the Four Hun
dred,

The Louisville EDITORS criticism of
the Newport set has at least had the
result of stirring up the defenders of
the swell clique, and, in the little
mill pond, has produced quite bother
But that the gallant colonel was
moved by deep appreciation of and
reverence for old fashioned American
ism can be seen ~ reading his famous
grafton. "Ihe Puritan and the Cav
alier," found in "Modern Flo
quence, John D. Morris & Company
PHILADELPHIA, delivered at the eighty
ninth anniversary banquet of the New
England Society, in the city of New
York, on December %, 1894.
Elihu Root. president of the society,
introduced Mr. Wa.terson. who said,
in part:
$50 l appeal from the men in silken
hose who danced to music made by
slaves-and called it freedom-from
the men in bell crowned hats, who led
Hester Prynne to her shame-and call
ed it religion-to that Americanism
which reaches forth it's arms to smite
wrong with reason and truth, secura
In the power of both. appeal from
the patriarchs of New England to the
poets of New England, from Endicott
to Lowell from Winthrop TO Long
fellow from Norton to Holmes; and I
appeal in the name and by the rights
of that common citizenshin-of that
common origin-back both of the Pur-
itan and the c8valIer-to which all of
us owe our being. Let the dead past,
concentrat,d by the blood of its mar
tyrs not by it's savage HAITI eds-daIk-
ened alike by kingcra # and priest
craft-let the dead past bury its dead.
Let the present and the future ring
with the song of the singers. Blessed
be the lessons they. teach, the laws
they make. Blessed Re the eye to see,
the light to reveal. Blessed be Toler-
ance, sitting ever on the right hand
of God to guide the way with loving
word. as blessed be all that brings as
nearer the goal of true religion, true
Republicanism and true patriotism,
distrust of watchwords and labels,
shams ard heroes. belief in our coun-
try and our. elves. 1t was not Cotton
Mather. but John Greenlesf Whittier,
who cried:
"Desr God and Father of MS all,
Forgive our faith in crnel lies.
Forgive the blindness that denies
"Cast down our iGols-overrun
Our bloody slts,s-nake us see
Thyself in thy humanity r''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
MRS. LAMPMAN DEAD.
She Passes Away tuesday After
a Lingering Illness.

Mrs. N. B. Lampman died at 20: 80
o clock Tuesday after an illness cover
ing several weeks Her death Gccnr-
red at St JOSS ph's hospital where she
had undergone an operation over a
month ago
Mrs. Lampman was formerly Mrs.
Hodge and she was married to Mr..
Lampman a little more than two years
age. She was taken Ill OH the ami
versary of their marriage.
Mrs. Lampman was thirty-nine
years of age and was we'll and favor
ably Known in Mankato. Size was the
mother of William Hodge. who is a
we'll known young man of this city.
The direct cause of death was blood
poisoning, due to an abcess. The de-
ceased was sick for nine and a hall
weeks, and submitted TO three opera
tions. Besides her SON. she is survived
by three sisters and four brothers,
Mrs E. NJ. Call. MRS E. Sheldon,
Mrs. W F. Pre- scott. A. N. Bates
J. E. Bates. A. e. Bates and @. 81.
Bates. All except the last named re-
side in Mankato. ard he lives at New
Prague
The funeral was held from the
residence, 2l5 Fulton street. at two
o clock Wednesday.
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DEDICATED THE CHIMES.
Formal Services Held at Faribault
Cathedral tuesday.

Solemn ceremony marked the
formal dedication of the memorial
tower erected on the Church of Our
Merciful Savior at Faribault, in honor
of the late Bishop Whipple. Promi-
nent clergy and laymen from all over
the nor Invest were in attendance and
arrangements for the en- ertainme Mt for
an unusually large crowd were carried
out.
Bishop Samuel G. Edsali had charge
of the service and prominent clergy men
of the diocese, left the guild house at
two O'Clock, escorted by the cadets
from Shattuck school, and entered the
cathedral. After brief sorg service,
Bishop Edsall preached the dedicatory
sermon, and the choir, clergy and
congregation withdrew from the
church. They resssemDled at the
bishops tower, where the formal
dedication took place.
The bells were dedicated, and a
number of hymns were played on
them by Harry Mettee of Baltimore.
The service closed with benediction
by Bishop Edsall.
A recital was given on the bells
at Z 80 O'Clock in the evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
WILL SEND $3.50 FREE.

Franklin Miles, M. D. IL. g., the Ceie-
brated Chicago Specialist, Will
Send $3.50 Worth of His New
Special Treatment Free to Each OF
Our Readers.
When an experienced pbysloians
Offers to give away $40 900 worth Of @
new treatment for diseases of the
heart, nerves. stomach or dropsy Ii is
conclusive evidence that he has great
faith in it. And when hundreds Of
pI ointment reople freely testify to his
unusual skill and the superi' rity Of
his new special treatment, his liberal
ity is certainly worthy Of serious CON
liberation. +
That Dr.. Miles is one of the worlds
most successful physicians is proven
by hundreds of testimonials from well
known people. One patient cured sf-
ter failure of eleven Grand Rapids
physicians, two after being given up
by Elk and seven Chicago physicians,
another after nine leading doctors in
New York City. Philadelphia and Chi
cago fail.d. LOCO testimonials sent
upon request.
The eminent Rev. W. Bell, D. D..
of Day ton, O., Gen Secy of foreign
missions. writes editorially in the
State Sunday School Union: "We de
sire to state that from personal &C
uuaintance we know nr, Miles 70 be
a most skilful specialist. man who
has spared neither labor nor money
70 keep himself abreast of the great
advancement in me iical science.
The late Prof. j Jewell. M. D.,
said: Shy al means publish ynur sur
prising results Prof J. P Ross,
NJ D., ex president of Rush Medical
Coll. GO. wrote in 1874: "Dr Miles
has taken two courses of my private
instruction in diseases of the heart
and lungs. . Mr.. Truman D-Weese,
editor Chicago Times Herald, states
sDr. Miles cnred me of years of
inh+ ritad headache and dizziness "
The we'll known manufactures of
Fr.epcrt Ill.,. j. c. Scott. says: 81
mad frnltlessty spent thousands of
dollars ia h, siciaDs until CONSULTED
Dr NJ les - Mrs Ftabk Smith of
Cnica ,n writes: DR.. Miles chr. me
of dropsy after five leading physicians
had given me up +"
This new svstem of special treat
ment is thoroughly scientific and i'm
superior to the ordinary
methods.
As all afflicted readers NAV have
50 so worth of treatment especially
o epared fer their case. free. we
would advise them to serd for ft at
once. Address D.. Franklin Niles.
an1 to 2Q5 State St. Chicago. Men
ton Wankato Free Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
NURSES FORM A CLUB.
Their Headquarters Are at No. Alb
East Cherry Street.

East Cnerry Street.
Miss Saba Hatley, Miss Marion
Williams and Miss Mable E. Pre- scott
have organized nurses clab for
Mankato ard have rentedsthe house
number 41S East Cherry street Their
telephone number is 1919, call 8,
Northwestern. These young ladies are
all trained nurses we'll qualified in
their profession. Other trained nurses
will be added to this CLUB little later.
Dpring the past two or three years
there have been so many calls upon
Manksto from the different towns in
southwestern Minnesota, for trained
nurses in addition to the demand in
this city that some of the local physi-
clans have felt the necessity of the
organization of nurses club. with q
sufficient number TO supply the de
mand. Those wishing nurses can ap-
ply to these young ladies direct, or
through any of the physicians in
Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-07
SPRING ISLAND ITEMS.

The faces Of our farmers wear q
broad smile since the. last thresbing
machine drew out /. of the neighbor-
hood. Now. the. attention is turned to
the corn.
Mason .Hynson'' and Seymour Leayitt
have bought..Mr. Powell's corn cutter
and expect. to. cut up their soft corn
for feed this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dornberg are enjoy
ing visit from. Albert's mother, Mrs
E. B. Dornbreg of Minneapolis.
Mrs. McCall'ss, brother, Mr.. Hall,
has recently returned with his family
from California and is spending some
time with hisss.wife's people, Mr..
Crandall.
There was: general exodus of the
school ma ans to Mankato last week
to attend the association. They all
speak very highly. of. Mr.. Bright's
lecture an6 are already beginning to
talk trees fol. the. school yard.
+ There is.-tosbe a reception and box
social at therrschool.. house next Sstur-
day evening to.start- the winters jolli-
ty and finish. paying for. the. school
or gan.
The company will be received at the
door by IDgvol...sorenson. Mrs. Coun-
Gilman, George Croker, and Miss
Weed. andssfter--. passing. the receiving
line Mrs. Dornberg will take them In
charge and introduce them to the
different attractions .of.the evening.
Pays factory turns out the finest
kind of candies, some choice selections
Of which will be on sale. at the candy
table, presided over by Miss Almeda
Mccall. The.fshlng. has been unusu-
ally poor this season, but Spring
Island is to retrive Its reputation In
that line bysa.fi-h pond where every
fisherman makes catch. the articles
ranging in value.from .three-fourth a
cent to two hundred and fifty dollars.
That statement comes from q reliable
&c URGE 30 It must be true.
To accommodate the thirsty, fruit
punch will be served. for a consider
alton by Miss Ellen Dornberg and
Mics Helen = Weed. An emergency
qusrtette will furnish music and q
short program. will De given after the
boxes are sold and their contents in
vestigated. Owing to the busy season
the committee have been unable to see
all. even In Spring Island. but they
want all to come.
The farmers appreciate their tele-
phones. They were called up wednes-
day morning and were given the cleo
tiou news. The town gentleman has
10 go down on the street or wait for
his daily paper while we get it at the
breakfast table over the phone.
Mr.. Barney @. Sorenson, onr genial
fruit man, has nearly finished putting
down his berry bushes for winter.
Mr.. Broker, who has been away IN
nursery business. returned last We'd
nesday. We imagine he found some
improvem ents in his home. for we
hear that his son. George plastered
the house during his absence
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November z, 1902
to spend the winter on account of
Mrs. Jefferson's health.

to spend the winter on ACCOUNT Of
Mrs. Jefferson health.
Grandma Trask is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ruben Purrier is improving.
George Fletcher bought twenty
seven steers from Charles Macbeth to
keep over another year. Frank Loucks
bought twenty seven to feed this winter
John Keene bought forty seven and
with what he had makes him fifty
four to feed this winter.
Corn husking is the order Of the day,
but the corn is not very good.
Alfred Lind has rented George john
sons place in the woods and has
moved into it.
Adolph Heiser has moved onto the
James MCGOWAN place.
Charles Bulcam has moved onto his
own place that was occupied by A.
Lind. the McMullen place.
August Heiser has moved onto the
George Fletcher place.
Pastor L. Allen of the Hebron
church was married in Chicago last
Friday and will return with his bride
to Hebron next Friday where reoep-
ton will be given him at the psrson-
age Friday evening. We extend to the
pstor and his wife our congratulations
and the good wishes of his congrega-
tion will 90 with him, and hat their
usefulness may increase year by year.
John Kerns will move onto the
Lulsdorf farm near Eagle Lake this
week. g.. s-..,.'
Louis Hodson is helping his brother,
Frank, with his corn shredder.
George Peterson will thresh in the
valley next week. 8,
Mics Alva Doty is visiting with A.
W. Foods people. Mr.. Rood has been
on the sick list for few days but was
able to go to election and cast his
vote for Van SAINT on Tuesday, We
hope the old pioneer may be able to-
vote at many more elections. -