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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Wit and Hurnor


1t was in the far south.
"How's times?" asked the tourist
Pretty tolerable, stranger" re-
sponded the old man, who was sitting
On q stump. 81 had some trees to cut
down. bat the cyclone leveled them
and saved me the trouble"
THAT was good"
YES: and then the lightning set
ire to the brush pile and save me
he trouble of burning It,"
Remarkable! But what are you
doing now?"
Waiting for an earthquake to come
along and shake the potatoes out of
the ground
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Would Lose No Chance.

First Hunter-It was your fault
didn't shoot that deer this morning.
Second Hunter-My fault?
First Hunter-Yes. saw some
thing moving. When l said, is that
you Jim?' the deer ram Next time
I'm going to say nothing and shoot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
C.. O. D.

"It IL positive delight to meet q
man you feel you can trust" re-
marked the individual with the high
forehead
stOh, don't know. / prefer . man
who pays cash. replied the man who
keeps . grocery store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Halls Catarrh Cure
Il taken internally. Price, 75c.
Agricultural.

Agents for American agricultural
machines sold in Constantinople last
year $40 reapers and mowers, 2 bind
ers. rakes and / thresher. No effort
In made to sell binders, because they
are considered too complicated for sat
fsfactory use by the Turkish peasants-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

An Indiana lover who sang Good
Morning, Carrie" beneath his sweet
hearts window was shot by irate
neighbors, who claim they thought
1t was a tom cat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Reason to su.neet.

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. "a
boy has reason to suspeck dat he's be-
In scolded fob doin' what his fathuh
would do hissef If he weren't too busy
or hadn't the rheumatiz"-Washfn
ton Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The New York judge who has de
cided that So, 900 a year is the least
possible income that will support 6
society girl must have daughters who
are spending the summer at fashion
able resort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The announcement that an Eastern
railway has provided a special ticket
six feet long leads to the fear tina.
the traveller of the future will need
an extra piece of luggage in which
to carry his transportation permit
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The czar has decided that hereafter
he wiz meet all classes of his subject,
and hear their grievances. This viii
likely prove much better than to allow
the classes" to take the initiative il
securing interviews.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

"Oom Paul. has hung up the re
ceiver and turned away from the tel
ephone with a sad sigh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
J. Smithsonian my husban
Gone to His Uncle.

Charlie de Broke-I suppose, Miss
Roxy, you are aware that for come
time my heart has not been in my
possession?
Miss Roxy-Why, Mr.. de Broke.
had no idea you could borrow money
on that, too
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

A trade journal reports that the Wis
1ble supply of caviare has been great
~ reduced. This is a calamity that
most persons can view with stoicaf
Indifference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The way the young king of Spain
Ii behaving toward his mother seeme
to show that the maternal slipper
was not properly exercised in his ear
ier years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

But" we say to the intrepid polar
explorer, do you not fear that you
will become depressed for lack of
home ties and home customs while in
he frozen north ?"
"Oh, 1 don't know" he carelessly re-
spends, why, 1t is very homelike up
there. Fresh meat is quoted at $50
pound"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
A Suburban Gentleman.

This definition of gentleman was
provided by suburban butcher. He
was asked for some details concern
ing q man who had just left his shop
What, i'm. sir?" he replied. "Oh, 'e's
q thorough gentleman e don't go MP
to London every day."-London
Globe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
That Generous Trust.

The Sugar trust doesn't re how It
can be justly accused of a selfish In
terest in the bill to lower the tarin
on Cuban sugar. as it owns only = 1T
tie over 80 per cent of the sugar
Salt Lake City Tribune
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
a Trait of the Sex.

"A man can't tell whether a girl
means what she says" he remarked.
thoughtfully.
"Of course not" she replied. eff he
thinks she does, why she just natural
ly doesn't the moment she finds it out,
and if he thinks she doesn't, why she
does.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

A member of the Austrian reichs
rath lost his ear in duel; but 1t wal
his tongue that got him into trouble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Rev. Mr.. Scudder of Jersey City ad.
vises the clergy to "eat more ginger
If some of them would eat less ginger
and more fish it would more to the
purpose.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Baitimore to Honor schIey.

Baltimore is considering a plan OF
changing the name of its North ave
nue. to Sch1ey avenue in honor of the
rear admiral The present name is no
longer appropriate, the northern boun-
dairy OF the city having extended Tar
beyond the avenue
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

A match game is talked of between
the American appendicitis and tho
British perityphlitis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
An Insinuation.

An Insinuation.
ProprfetoF-Why did Miss Elderly
leave the hotel?
boarders insulted her.
Proprietor-In what way?
Clerk-Asked her if it was really
true that George Washington cut the
cherry tree.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

81 have been asking myself all the
while whether it is on account of
the umbrella or my company that
nay accompany you"
ut is neither. 1t is on account of
my new hat"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
cause for Dislike.

De BanQueNYou seem to entertain
positive hate for those department
1tores.
De Ranque-I do. indeed 1t was
here Tn sure that my wife contracted
he habit she has Of calling out cash"
every pay night
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

There are doubtless many men in
this country to-day who would not
mind swapping their $40 Panamas fol
75-cent umbrellas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

New York doctors who do business
in fashionable circles are getting
ready for an epidemic Of perityphlitis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Why not speak a good word fol-
Alfred Austin? His coronation ode
contains nothing that could bring the
faintest blush to the cheek of mod
esty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Sunday is said to be King Edwards
unlucky day, discovery that ought
to admonish him to try the expert
ment of spending it as other persons
do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The men of Kansas want farm
hands, but the Kansas girls prefe.
bank clerks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

No chromos or cheap premiums, but
. better quality and one-third more of
Defiance Starch for the same price Of
other staTches.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Having received your semi-annua
dividends, are you going to buy vel
low automobile or porterhouss
steak?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

A Chicago mar has been elected
president of the American Whist
League. Yet they say the people OF
that city are 1oisy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Edward Ffuhl of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
wants the court to let him change his
name. 1t would surely be fool court
that denied such a petition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
Better Than Admonition,

Mrs Springs How careful your
little boy is OF his health! Ny boy
is constantly running out in all sorts
of weather, without his overcoat, NO
matter what say. How do you man.
age?''
Mrs. Briggs-When my boy catches
cold I give him cod liver oil.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

King Alfonso wants to visit the
European capitals in search of a wife
Unfortunately his wish is likely tc
be gratified.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

The Minneapolis police situation
surpasses that of New York in that
the trains have to be watched lest
the force run away.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

If the woman who asserts that Rus
sell Sage gave her a quarter is de
clared insane will Russell get his
money back?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

There is nothing SO becoming to
jury briber as short hair and q striped
suit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

to face has a great deal to do will
their accession of reasonableness.-
San Francisco Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Fortunately the reading public was
prepared for the worst before Poet
Laureate Austin's coronation ode was
printed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Kraft3The boss promised to give
ne 4 raise in my salary next week
Newitfe old man, but
hasm't ~ = eent to lend
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Physicfan-Madam, your husband
is suffering from overwork.
Mrs. Wand will he have to give
up his place under the government?
Physicfan-What's that? Is he a
government official?
Mrs. W.-Yes, sir
Physician-H'm; I'll diagnose his
case again. He probably needs exer.
else of some kind
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

One animated statute is better than
dozen dsad-letter laws.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
SHOULD RECALL 1892
THE FOLLY OF ENCOURAGING
TARIFF REVISION.

Republicans Warned Against Playing
Into the Hands of Their Adverse
ries by Tinkering the Tariff Under
the Pretext of Hitting the Monopo-
lies"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26
No charqe for Advice.

Floor Walker-Tm very sorry, ma
dam, but can't exchange this hat for
you
Mrs. Smithsonian my husband
doesn't like it,
Floor Walker-Then I'd advise you
to get a divorce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Mem and ROSTERS sometimes lose
their heads by Growing too SOON
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

out William Waldorf Astor wasn't OF
the isti
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

thing, easy, it makes M choose the
most George Eli
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-26

Az usual. they put old John Most II
Jail and let it go at that
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
A GUN BURSTS.
The First Serious Explosion Of Great Gun
On An American Warship-The
CauEe Ia Not Known.

A cablegram has been received al the
Navy Department from Rear-AdmIfal + :.
j. Higgsnson, commanding the North
Atlantic Squadron in the West Ii dies.
announcing the first serious explosion OF
a great gun occurring on an American
warship since modern ordnance was in
stalled. A 5 inch weapon on the battle
ship Kearsarge exple ded just in front OF
the trunion. or near the breech. No
injury was done to any Of the crew.
The cause OF the accident is stated to
be unknown. but by ordnance officers il
Is thought 10 have been due to defect
in the gun. rather than to high powder
pressure. Explosions of guns uss BY
the new navy have been, so rare as 10
excite the wonder Of foreign gunmakers.
There have been some minor accidents
at the proving station at Indian Herd
but in former instance has a gun burst
so near The mocha nism. Rear Admiral
O'Neil states the explosion is one ofthose
accidents fficult TO account for, and SO
long as guns are fred with powder ex-
plosions may be expected. The Amer
lean ordnance, as rule, he declares,
has no superior in the world. al the
bursting OF one gun should not be taken
as an evidence that other fuas may fol.
low the example A new gun will be
shipped 10 the Kearsarge so as not 10
interfere with The target practice now
being carried out by The squadron.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
LAST STRUGGLE.

Maryland Avenue M. f. Church. An
napolis. Md has had fafd struggle TO
save the unfinished Church from being
sold to pay debt OF SI3.ooo Through
the heroic efforts OF the members who
made great sacrifices. with outside help.
the debt has been cancelled. The pas OF
ard members OF the Church feel grateful
to all the denominations in Annapolis for
help given IN the struggle. An effort is
now being made to finish the Church. To
help in this present and final struggle a
Bazaar will be held in the Assembly
Rooms. March 1871. 1902 All are re-
guessed TO donate something Ter this
cause. Donations may be LETT with the
pastor. SO Prince George Street. George
w. Jones. 90 Main Sriee,. or at the
EVENING CAPITAL Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

Alden Benedict's "Fabio Roman
which will be presented at the Opera
House next Friday night is fine crea-
tion and pronounced by the press where
yer it has been presented. to be excellent
dramatization of Marie Corelli's famous
novel The Vendetta" The company
secured by Mr.. Benedict is one of the
best organization now travelling and the
scenery and spectacular effects are equal
to anything of the same nature ever be-
fore produced in this city. A special
feature will be the introduction by Miss
Ollie Cooke. Of her serpentine, Fire &
Stereoptican dances.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
How This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrb that CAM
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENNY q CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known II.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieye him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able TO
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST a. TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, D. WALDING, KIEEAE q
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
o.
Halls Catarrb Cure is taken internal-
ly. acting directly upon The blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testiu onials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
The Mothers Fayorite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers iavoriie. Ii is pleasant and safe
for children TO take andaalways cures 1t
is intended especially tor coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough, and IS the
best medicine made Tor these diseases.
There is not the Last danger 10 giving it
TO children for it contains no opium or
other injurious drug and may be gwen
as confidently TO babe as to an adult.
For sale by Feidmeyer Bros. ny Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
A Fireman's Close Gall.

81 stuck to my engine. although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain, writes c. w. Bellamy. To-
conceive fireman. OF Burlington, Iowa,
III was weak and pale, without any APP
petite and all run down. As was about
to give up. got bottle of Electric Bit
tiers and, after taking it. | felt as well as
ever did in my life. Weak. sickly,
run down people always gain new lite,
strength and vigor from their use Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by Field
never Bros. City Drug Store. Price
20 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Want warshius Built At Navy Yards.

Rear-Admiral Bow les. Chief OF the
Naval Bureau Of Construction. explain
ed his estimates to the House Naval
Committee yesterday and expressed him.
self strongly in favor of building war
ships IN Government navy yards.
He urged that he be given authority to
cor ssruct one or more vessels in these
yards. The committee has not yet acted
upon that branch OF the Naval bill, but
Admiral Bowles' suggestion probably
will be presented later in the form Of an
amendment to the bill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Is It Smallpox

A vessel arrived in the harbor yester-
day, and the captain came ashore this
morning and reported sick man aboard.
The captain said he felt uneasy about the
case as the man had an eruption, ard the
vessel bad previously had case OF
smallpox aboard. The matter was re-
ported to Mayor Dubois, and the heal b
officer was sent out to visit the vessel and
patient to determine whether or not it is
a case Of smallpox.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
People Believe Tn II.

II has been cynically sad that any
thing can be sold by advertising now-a-
days. This is not so. Many linin ents
have been advertised but only one Per-
Ty Davis Painkiller--has stood the test
Of sixty years use. TODAY is populari-
ty is greater taan ever and is based no
upon what any body SAYS but upon what
the remedy does There is but one Pain
killer. Perry Davis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound to
the affected parts is superior to any plas-
ter. When troubled with lame back or
pains in the side or chest, give it a trial
and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which it
affords. Pain Balm also cures rheuma-
tism. One application gives relief. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Notify Police Of Gases Of Want.

ANY citizen who knows OF case Of
distress or deslitution may either notify
a member OF the police force ofihe same,
or send the applicant direct to any one
OF the city police who will see that the
case is made known to the proper "Dis-
trict Visitor" OF the Associated Charities,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Reduced Fares to baltimore.

The B. & A. Short Line Railroad
will sell each Saturday and Sunday dur
ing February. excursion tickets to Bal.
timore at 80 cents. These tickets will be
good to return on all trains the following
Monday. SHELLMAN B. BROWN,
e r &E
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
NOTICE.

All citizens interested in the establish
ment OF a hospital in Annapolis are re-
quested 10 meet on Saturday afternoon,
February 8. at 4 80 o'clock in the hall
of the Arundel Building, West street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Picture Mounting.

Mounting pictures is quite fad. To
accommodate the trade the CAPITAL has
on hand Photographic mounting board in
various colors, passe partout. hangem
and crystal crepe paper. For sale a
moderate prices at this Office oI5sr-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
FOR SALE.

TWO THREE STORY BRIIk
HOUSES Nos. 4o and 81 Northwest ST.
Rented to good tenants at gross rent ct
$40 per month. Terms easy.
JAMES w. OWENS.
10 Nv. Attorney.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
Plano Tuning and Gaining.

VIM. MUHLMEISTER, IS West ST.,
specialist AZ Tuning and Repairing Pianos
and Organs. and also Gaining Chairs
If work Is not satisfactory. money re-
funded. Lately q graduate from the
Maryland School for the Blind al Balt-
more szs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
State Militia.

The Adiutant General has appointed
Frederick H. Wagner, Lieutenant OF
Second Division, Naval Brigade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

A FURNISHED HOME on Prince
George Street. Apply to
dI6 JULIAN BREWER. Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

DE REwARD-FOR RETURN OF is FOOT
DO BOAT. Went adrift with the ice on Jan.
2ist, contained sail, rudder ana anchor in the
boat Above reward II returned to WILLIAM
FINkLE, PASSPORT, Md. j30w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

4 osT-A SILVER PLATED NAVY BUCKLE
H. old style-link. Lost between postoffice,
DR.. Claude's, st Johns street, and Mrs. Claudes.
y tate Circle Reward II returned to CAPITAL
O iice or ~ State Circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
e FOR SALE.

A FINE FRUIT LOT mostly Bartlett and KelE
fer Pears Trees seven years old. few Apples,
Cherries and Plume. All irst-class stock. Lot
ib0xiO0 feet Prominently situated at West An.
nap0lis, and enclosed. Apply TO ~ Market st. jas
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

UMBRELLAS WERE EXCHANGED by mis-
" take, In the Naval Academy Chapel sun
day morning, Feb'y End IL the party, getting the
one marked nc. b. on the handle, will kindly
leave II at Mrs. BARNETrE's, No, 10 Maryland
Avenue, she viii find her own. f4w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
IA DWELLING FOR SALE.

r Osr-BETwE No. u ACTON LANE and
l. the back door OF No. 30 Maryland Avenue a
POCKET BOOK containing between 50 and 81.
the entire saving OF poor working girl. Finder
please leave 8t 80 Maryland Avenue, ard receive
reward. low
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
AFOR RENT. "a

TWO HOUSES AT EASTPORT-
formerly owned by Mr.. Clark and lately
by Mr.. Everich. Apply to
JULIAN BREWER,
dam School Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05

DIANO FOR RENT-Prof. III, NJ. BELL, In
I structor OF Dancing at the y. 5. Ma al Acad.
envy will rent his Piano al a very low figure from
February 20th 20 November lst to responsible
party. For particulars apply to j. 5. HAYS. 112
Church street j27tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-02-05
/ OR S AL E.

Beautifully located farm containing 10A acres
at West Annapolis and bordering on Weems
Creek with good bathing, fishing and grabbing
shore The soil Is suitable for Market Gardening
and has fine selection OF APPLE pear, peach,
cherry and apricot trees also small vineyard OF
choice grapes The house has rooms. hall and
cellar an In good condition. Apply TO
VIM T. FELDMEYER
3sOu los Coileg ave.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-10-05
Oldest Man in Russia.

The Car OF Russia recently received in
audience a man who. from personal knovi-
edge. could tell the ruler about the times
OF Catherine the Great. the Napoieonfc In
vasiou and the War Of the Crimea- His
name Il Snip when he was born Russian
peasants had no family name). He is III
years old and his former owner. Prince
WoIkowski. was able TO furnish the fol-
lowing authenticated data about him from
his own archives: "Slnip was born t7T5 as
a ssrf. and drinks vodka and smokes as
long as he can remember. Three pInts are
his limit but he never was drunk in hia
ufe." As the Car was able to perceive
himself. Ships eyesight and hearing ars
perfect to this day. Every Sunday be
walks eight miles TO church and never has
required charity o. any kind He still earns
his bread By knitting and sandal making.
also tends TO the horses and poultry. Tba
old fellows memory Is most remarkable.
He told Nicholas several facts regardtag
the Napoleonic invasion not contained n
general history. Ships father died az ..
his mother at 10. working As : neId haod
up 10 n few days before her death, and
Snip himself never had day of Illness