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The Washington times., 1902-01-25
DEAN oF HIS DELEGATIoN.-A
Louisiana Representative Who
Has No Opposition.

The dean of the Louisiana delegation in
the House Is Representative Samuel Mat
thew Robertson, of the Sixth district He
was elected to the F'iftieth Congress to
FL vacancy caused by the death of his
father. Representative E. W. Robertson.
and has been reelected for eight con-
secutive terms. The most remarka BILE part
of Mr.. Robertsons Congressional expert
ence is that during his eight terms he has
had no one in his party to oppose him:
the roll has never been called in nomi-
mating convention, for the reason that the
delegates were unanimously f'1 him.
The member from the Sixth Louisiana
district is one of the most ardent sports
men in the House, and with a dog and
gun he can get more birds in given time
than any other man in his State.
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Miss Knox's Luncheon Party.

Miss Knox, daughter Of the Attorney
General, and Mrs. Knox gave luncheon
yesterday. Her guests were Miss VIII
son, Miss Carow, Miss Hitchcock, the
Countess Cassini, Miss Child, Miss Enrol
Brown, Miss Clagett. Miss Ward. Miss
Taunt, the Misses Evans, Miss Brockle-
bank, Miss Kellogg Miss Helen Johnson.
Miss Louise Jones. Miss Quay. Mrs. John
ston, and Miss Cobb
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Changing Inauguration Day.

Baltimore Herald-The latter part OF
April has been mentioned as the most ap-
propriate time for the ceremony. which
involves great deal OF outdoor exposure
for those who participate in the parade
and for the throngs which gather at
Washington to see u Chief Magistrate in
Quoted into Office. 1t would be wise If
sufficient alacrity were manifested on the
part OF the committee to secure favorable
action by Congress at its present session,
as well as by the Legislatures of the
many States which are in session this
year.
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Mrs. Quay, wife of the Senator from
Pennsylvania. was among the hostesses OF
yesterday afternoon. She gave a largely
attended tea that her friends might meet
Mrs. Richard Quay and Mrs. Loren John
son.
Mrs. Quay's assistants included Miss
Edes. Miss Hemmick, and the latter
guest. Miss Abbott. of Pittsburg; Miss
FarnswOrth, the Misses Fox, of PhiladeI-
phia; Miss Knox, Mrs. Olmsted. and Mrs
Mahon. The decorations were entirely In
american Beauty roses.
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4 Priceless burden.

'Jt beats me- said Mrs. Greenapple,
10 dress the way they do. Here's the
paper says a lady wore ropes of pearls to
the opera the other night Now, now a
woman can stand wearing a rope OF
pearls. let alone the cost of them, / don't
see. One of these days they'll be wear
ing OK yokes made of solid gold, s'pose."
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CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Business Is business.

Nashville Banner-No such significance
can be attached to the reception of the
kaiser's brother in America as was given
to the "Vive lie Russo" Of the Partisan
crowd when the Gar went to Paris. We
mean only to be friendly and neighborly
in America and We should give the Prince
the heartiest welcome. When it comes
to business We have other methods.
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Mrs. ShoxnIter to Receive.

Mrs. Showalter. wife of Representative
showaIter, 1923 New Hampshire Avenue,
will receive this afternoon. assisted by
Mrs. Tillman, Mrs. Tulloch. Mrs. Frank
NJ Bristol Mrs. Nash. and Mrs. Busch.
The young ladies in the dining room will
be Miss Tillman, Miss Chisholm, and Miss
CbouaIter
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The Countess Cassini gave small
musicale yesterday. when few friends
were invited informally to a piano recital
given by Mr.. Angelo Fronal..
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CHAT AND STORY
HEARD IN HOTELS.

defray the running expenses of the coun-
try.
''One of the greatest needs of Cuba to-
day is internal taxation. II this Is not
imposed she will soon sink to the level
OF all the other Latin Republics that de-
pend solely on taxing imports. This
partly explains the hot haste and eager
ness of the Cubans to get tariff conces-
sions from the United States. II they get
relief now they will not have to return
anything. but If the gratuity is not ex-
tended until after their President is irau-
gurated they think that they will be
called on for reciprocal reductions
From the Land of SpoutinE Oil.
Six goodlooking. well-grown gentIe-
men, who wrote Beaumont" after their
autographs on the Metropolitan register.
stood in the lobby of that hotel and talk
ed about the town whose oleaginous
fame has extended to the uttermost ends
of the globe. They were: Messrs. w. H.
Pope, H. H. Beels, ". C. Tyrell, John B.
Goodhue, w. C. Ayerill, and Charles NJ.
Rein.
Mr.. Rein, who is at the head of large
lithographing establishment and who Is
also one Of the largest land owners in
news of his section. replied: You have
heard oil stories until the subject is
probably threadbare, but | want to tell
you that when you go to talking about
the Beaumont gusher field, the mother
tongue hasn't enough superlatives to do
the subject justice. Exaggeration is an
lmDossibility in connection with the
tremendous output of that field.
There are 10 wells that as shown by
actual test, have each daily flow of 50,-
coo barrels. Multiply those figures and
we have for all the wells a flow each day
amounting to 1000. COO barrels. Estimat-
ing 300 pounds to the barrel and the total
in pounds equals 2,1G0. .000 900; this divided
by 1000 gives 1,050, 600 tons per diem. To
move this enormous tonnage $4,000 cars
would be necessary every twenty-four
hours, or $50 tank steamships.
"Of course. there is no way of utilizing
a tithe of that vast quantity at present.
the consumption being limited largely to
local demands, but little oil going far
ther east than New Orleans or farther
north than Dallas. But the day is fast
coming when it will be used in every mill
and factory in the State because of its
enormous economical superiority. 1t can
be sold at a profit on basis OF 81 ton
for coal. and with fuel at that low price
the manufacturing possibilities OF Texas
are illimitable.
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Mr.. John +. Waggaman and party OF
friends, including Mr.. Campbell Caring
ton, OF this city; Mr.. George Hart. Dr.
John w. Cox, and Mr.. Daniel Carroll. of
New York, and Mr.. Carter, of Boston, left
on the Florida Special at $40 p. IN. yes
terday. on a shooting trip at the famous
Santee Club of South Carolina Their
friends will be the recipients of many can
vasbacks and redheads IL they have not
all been killed by cx-President Cleveland
and Admiral Robley d. Evans, who have
two days start of them.
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4 piscutoriai Problem,

Syracuse HeraId-More than 600, 900 900
fishes and fish eggs were distributed by
the United States Government for stock
ing purposes last year. This sort of thing
has been going on for some years. and yet
there are American taxpayers who cant
get 4 bite. The trouble must be with the
quality If the bait
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Presidents Guests mt Dinner.

The President entertained company
Of gentlemen at dinner last night. His
guests were: Governor Mclean of Con-
necticut, the Postmaster General, Speaker
Henderson. Senator Allison, Senator
Platt Of Connecticut. Senator Hawley.
Senator Aldrich, Senator Mcmillan. Sem
ator Foraker, Representative Moody of
Massachusetts,. Commander Cowies, Gen.
H. V. Boynton. Mr.. R. W. Patterson, Hon.
W. X. Townsend.
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Mrs. SIicou's Luncheon.

Mrs. Micou entertained at luncheon on
Thursday. when her guests were Mrs.
Bingham, Mrs. Cropper. Mrs. v. r. Cru
ger, Mrs. Chatard, Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs.
Reyburn, Mrs. L. L. Reamey. Mrs.
Ffoulke, Mrs. RUSSELL Mrs. Bromwell.
Mrs. Maus, Miss Patten. and Miss Nc
Lanahan
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CHESTERFIELD OF THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Siblcy's Sarcastic Reference to
RenreSenfnfiYc NeNlandS.

Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania
was making speech on the urgent de-
ficiency appropriation bill few days ago.
and in the course of his remarks he re-
ferred to the irrigation question, which is
a sore spot in the hearts of the Eastern
ers, who do not believe in appropriating
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Mrs. Davis, "At-Home.v

Mrs. Lewis ]. Davis. of 1411 Massachu-
setts Avenue. was at home yesterday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Philip ]. Ryan. Assist
| ing were Mrs. Van Rensselaer,, Mrs. Ridg-
| ley, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Philip Mauro, Mrs.
Lewis Mauro. ard Miss Powell.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
UNCLE SANS NEW ISLANDS.

After all the fuss via cable Denmark has parted with her
West Indian possessions Uncle has been
creased that 1t that the islands worth
the price else the American authorities would have taken
them. ;
From the a!mans point of view; it that the isl
ands have strategic value and that the possible development
of nsuar and Central they be
invaluable base the Atlantic squadron
The fact that the islanders afforded the opportunity
of passing the desiabty OF the transfer will be
tive of trouble The nuar problem being Strengthened with
all the despatch possible and the immediate benefits accruing
those who under the Stars Stripes
the transfer
The Danish West Indians lucky. To be identified with
America especially desirable The programme
Concert will no longer them greatly their
social welfare will be considered
view and they will eventually share the large being
of of the the
nations.
The Danish West Indians cling traditions for
time but they WILL after welcome change that under
monarchy has been made practically without their
When King Edward remarked that the war
sight supplied an unusually DOW.
erful field glass
Mr. Nixon will discover that Mr. Crokers the badge
of the strenuous life
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
An Old Family.

so you belong TO one of those Revo-
lutionary societies. / didn't know your
ancestors were colonists.''
They were. Noah was the founder OF
the earliest coloniza tion societYv
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Mrs. HitchcOck's Dinner.

The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs
Hitchcock entertained at dinner last
night. Their guests were: General and
Mrs Merritt, the Chief of Engineers and
Mrs. Gillespie, Mr.. Audenried, Mrs.
Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Allerton Cushman, Mr.. and
Mrs Glover, Rear Admiral Kenney, Mr..
Arthur Raikes, and Representative
Gilletf
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An Inviting Example.

Yes. sir" said the clerk, deferential-
ly: Il know
Know" interrupted the cholerlc en-
ployer. You don't need TO know any
thing. All l want of you is to do as
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Mrs. Lons.treet Mt Home.

Mrs. Longstreet. who will be at home
at the Normandie from 3 to 6 this after
noon for the first time this season, will
have with her a number Of her young
friends from the South.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

person who buy the Morning Afternoon Sunday
Edition of The Times stand Washington, suburban
towns railroad trains elsewhere will by notifying
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Uncle SANS Loyers-Just Now.

Indianapolis News - The contemplated
European alliance against the United
States has been temporarily shaken.
France. for instance, does not want to be
behind Germany in our affections. and
England will not be second to Germany.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

thize we insist on knowing whether Mel
bourne Mac cDowelIs heart was really
broken by Blanche Walsh or merely by his
press agent.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
visiting the Capital.

Mrs. Young. wife Of the editor of the
Daily Iowa Capital" of Des Moines.
Iowa. is in the city for few weeks stay.
visiting relatives. and is stopping for the
present at the La Fetra Hotel.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Mr.. Manuel V. Vallorau, counselor at
lay from Lima. Peru. was at the City
Hall yesterday. He visited several Of
the courts which were in session, and
expressed himself as much pleased with
the practice and mode Of proceedings
Before returning to his home Mr.. VAL
loraU will visit New York City.
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Correct, But Unnecessary.

Providence Journai-The statement that
there is mo possible political signih-
cance" attaching to Mr.. Bryan's tour of
the East is as correct as it is unneces-
sary.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
The Transportation Problem.

st. Louis Globe notwithstanding to
the trade reviews, this is the condition In
America today: There are not enough rail-
roads to haul the cars. and not enough
cars TO carry the products.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Guests of Colonel Hnskins.

Major F. w Chase and family of Brat
tleboro, Vt. are guests OF Colonel
Haskins. on Twenty-frst Street. After n
weeks stay here they will go to Florida
for the remainder Of the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
VIII Not Receive Today.

Mrs. E. Southland Parker and the Misses
Parker will not receive today but ~::l
be at home the remaining Saturdays of
the season.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
One of LIS PnrudnNcs.

1T is Il curious thing about love that
the people who make il most successfully
are often mere amateurs at the business.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Not Murderous.

what were you doing out there on the
hill with that sportsman from New
York;
''oh. just killing time"
4 thought you might be. I hadn't sup
posed you 1gere killing anything else, and
j notice time seems TO be going along
very much as usual
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Will Entertain Miss Roosevelt.

Mr.. Charles f. Joy. of Connecticut
Avenue, Will give a luncheon next Mon
day in honor OF Miss Alice Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

When King Edward remarked of the Boer war
in sight he must have been supplied with unusually pow
erful field glass.
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MisnUners.

For some reason or other, when a little
scrap OF q dog Is named Nero and a New
foundland is called Fido, it always seems
as il the dogs must feel it.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Miss Richardson COnvniescinE.

Miss Rachel A. Richardson, who has
been seriously i'll for the past month, is
now convalescing.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Miss Furey's Visit.

Miss Furey. daughter Of Col. John v.
Furey. U. S. A, now in command in
Philadelphia, is visiting Miss Sanner. Of
Columbia Road.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Miss Hawthorne in Town.

Miss HiIdegarde Hawthorne, daughter
of Julian Hawthorne, is at 9lS Seven
teenth Street for a short stay.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
THE LETTER CARRIER OF TO-DAY.
How He Has Grown to Be Indispensable to Society,"
By National Association Carrier.

By JAMES KELLER President National Association of Letter Carriers
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Williams, of
Hollidaysburg, Pa, are visiting Mrs. B.
+. and Mrs. w. c. Hennikin, 40 D Street
northeast.
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PERSONAL.

The Wisconsin delegation in Congress
Will give dinner next Tuesday night to
Hon. Henry C. Payne. the new Postmast-
er General.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Card Reception.

Mrs Fred T. Dubois will give the first
of series of card receptions to kinder
gartnerS this evening.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Miss Dick Rhodes, OF Linville, Va, Is
the guest of Miss Leonora Winning Sey-
bolt. of No. l b Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Miss Bessie Epler. who resided in
Washington until last month. was mar
ried on Tuesday to Mr.. J. V. Richardson,
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
The Paris of the World.

Detroit News-The problem of making
Washington the Paris OF the world is
simple. Just appropriate the peoples
money.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Mrs. John TiIeston Granger. 1888 Con-
necticut Avenue. Will be at home this
afternoon for the last time until after
Lent
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

The Commissioner OF Pensions and Mrs.
H. C. Evans have taken possession of
their new home. 1850 Massachusetts Ave
nue..
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Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Haynes. of Hornells-
Vile. n. Y. who are on their way South,
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. p. Pealer, at
the Temple Hotel
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Miss Wheeler. daughter OF Gen Joe
Wheeler, is visiting Mrs. Joy.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

In Honor of Miss Sargent.

Mrs, Portner, of 1104 Vermont Avenue
has Cards out for u musicale
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Richnrdson-EpIer wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman gave a dinner
last night for their guest, Miss Sargent
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Lieutenant General and Mrs Schoneld
are at st. Augustine, Fla, for the remain
der of the winter
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Capt. Charles Carroll Walcutt. jr.. U.
$. a, and Mrs. Walcutf have just re-
turned from the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
Mrs. TInchor,s Luncheon.
Introduced by Mrs. Quny.

Mrs Tinchor gave luncheon yester
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
SOCIETY I
Countess Cassini,s Recital.

of Baltimore. The ceremony took place
at the village of Churchvlew. Va.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25

Mr. Nixon will discover that Mr.. Cokers badge
Of the very strenuous life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-23
RETIRING FOCAHONFAS
OFFICERS GET JEWELS
White Eagle Council, D. OF
P, Honor Members.
Pins Presented to Sarah F DeNeale
Emma J. Plaskett, and Eellle.
Lloyd.

Al the close Of the business meeting
Of White Eagle Council, No. 1, D. OF p,
held Friday evening. a presentation Of
pins was made 10 the Past Pocahont-
asses Sarah F DeNeale, Emma J. Plas-
kett, and Nellie LLOYD Past Great
.Sachem ". H. TfDpett presented the pins
with few weIl-chosen remarks. Past
Pocahontas Edna DeNeale was unable
TO be present upon this occasion by
reason of absence from the city
Past Great Sachem II. W. Tippett. in
giving the Jewels. said in part: 4 have
been called upon tonight to perform. 4
duty which I take great pleasure in
doing. simply because I feel that those
TO whom I am about to speak are deserv-
ing of the tokeEs Of esteem which they
are TO receive from the members Of this
council, and I trust that the action
here taken tonight by this council will
serve TO stimulate the future past Pc
cah0ntases TO increased efforts Of useful
ness and zeal IN order that they NAV be
worthy recipients of the same tokens Of
confidence and esteem on future occa-
sions. I want TO say TO the sisters in
presenting these jewels that I am sure
this is only slight token of the es-
TEEN and appreciation OF the efforts of
the officers by the members of the conn
Gil The council has appreciated our
work and it shows that you have lone
your duty as officers.
Sister DeNeaie, as you were the first
/ Pocahontas Of this council. it gives me
great pleasure TO present you with this
Pin. Sister PIaskett. you we're the next
+ Pocahontas of White Eagle Council. and
this jewel is simply a token of the es-
TEEN your fellow members have for you
and their appreciation of your efforts
as a Past Pocahortas Sister Lloyd,
YOU are the last bat not least Past
PocaEontas of this council In their
behalf 1 present you with this pin and
trust II Wiil always remain as bright as
IL is on the day you receive IT."
As the council had with them on this
occasion committee from SouiX
+ Tribe, No. IS, several interesting talks
were heard. after which refreshments
we're served by the members OF White
! Eagle Council
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-23
OLDEST ADMIRAL HAS
LIVED NEARLY CENTURY
Thomas 0. Selfidge, ST., Believed to
Be Einety-nine Years Old

The oldest living officer Of the navy IS
the most sensitive Of any in the service
about his age. He IS Rear Admiral
Thomas o. SeIfridge. retired.
No one except the admiral. seemingly.
knows exactly his age. and he viii not
tell When he entered the navy it seems
not TO have been the practice TO take
the day. month. and year a midshipman
was born. and for that reason the rec
ords make no mention of these dates.
The records show that the admiral
was born in Massachusetts and that ne
was appointed from that State January
/. 1915. many years before the establish
ment OF the Naval Academy OF the in
ventiou Of rifed guns. Midshipmen Of
his day entered young. and allowing the
admiral TO have been fifteen at that
time ne is now ninety-nine years old
II he lives until January it is believed
he viii turn the century mark.
The admiral dislikes to have anyone
mention age to him. and. as far as the
retiring age IS concerned. he believes
il should be seventy-two rather than
sixty-two Washington is his home,
where he has lived since his retirement.
more than thirty years ago His eldest
son is Rear Admiral Thomas o. Sell
fridge. jr.. now about sixty-six years OF
age. There is another son a commander
in the navy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-23
CLAIM AGENTS MUST
PAY THEIR LICENSES
District Commissioners Write to Cabi-
net Officers for Lists 81 Those
Practicing IN Departments.

The District Commissioners have ad-
dressed communications 20 the differ
ent members of the Cabinet asking for
Information relative 10 the attorneys
who act as claim agents before their
departments The information is de-
sired 20 enable the Commissioners 20
ascertain who among such practition-
ers are liable to the District Govern
ment for the payment Of license under
the law which went into Eject on July
1 Of this year. The letter 10 Secretary
Hay follows
The act Of Congress making apprC-
priatons for the support OF nc Gov
eminent of the District OF Columbia for
the fiscal year Of 1868 contains pro
vision that claim agents engaged in
business as such in the District of Co
lunbia shall pay an annual license fee
OF S25
As the business Of this class Of
practitioners IS principally conducted
before the several departments of Inc
General Government. the Commission
ers are led 20 resort 10 the heads Of
these departments as she most rroba bic
source Of Information with which to
prepare list Of these required by law
10 take out claim agents license
The commissioners therefore would
be greatly indebted 20 yoH II you viii
give instructions which viii secure for
them The fullest statement practicable
Of the names OF agents in the District
who prosecute claims before your de-
partment and its several subordinate
branches"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-23
SHORT STORIES FROM
THE SMALL A0. PAGE
Announcement of Sensational Sermon
Rescued Man Floating Down

1t may sound curious, said a promi-
nent church worker of the city yesteT-
day. but i it had not been for a four
line notice which I saw on the short ad.
page Of The Times about a year ago I
do lot think I should have ever Joined
the church
When I came to Washington, the
young man continued. 4 worked in one
OF the large executive departments. Il
was come easy, g easy, and had soon
contracted very loose habits of living
! drank. played poker and shot craps
About two years ago 1 lost my job, but
could not lose my expensive habits
7 existed for a while on the money
could borrow and win from my former
fellow-"IsTEs. because / was ashamed
to so hem. and too broken in health by
my eNcesSas TO do manual labor ] was
drifting dangerously near the rapids.
One Sunday afternoon, not being able
TO round up enough Of the bunch 10
start poker game, I was drearily Won
dering how | was going TO pass the
evening / picked up a day0ld copy Of
The Times, more in idIeness than any
thing else, and glanced lazily over it.
Ny eye was caught by a small four-Iine
notice On the small ad. page. the first
line printed in boideT type than the rest.
It was the announcement Of a so-calIed
sensational sermon, and determined TO
90 and hear it
Il had not been inside of church for
TWO years but ! expected that preacher
to amuse me He did more than amuse
me- He. made me think. Now. ! am
not going to tell you that I was con
verted' Immediately or anything OF that
kind ] simply thought about the
/ things ! had heard and went again. Tie
result was that in three months I calm
~ and cooliy decided to join the church
and cast my influence on the side OF
pure living and good citizenship.
Il have never regretted the step, nor
ceased to be thoughtful OF The Times"