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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23

is no apparent anger, no display of
excitement, but an unnatural quiet is
noticeable throughout the city.
An autopsy on the body was held
by DIR. A B. Knowlton Monday after
noon. Drs. Legrand, Guerrey and Jas.
H. Mcintosh, who attended Mr.. Con
gales, assisted.
tbs understood that the finding Of
Che autopsy will be in general that the
direct cause of death was sepsis, due
to sloughing of the large bowel at
and about the site of the injury to
that organ. The point of entrance of
the bullet was on the right side of
the abdomen, six inches below the
right nipple and two and half inches
to the right of the middle line. The
point Of exit was ON the left nipple
and nine inches to the left of the mid
die line. There was slight injury to
the front wall of the stomach. Every
vital organ was examined and all
found typically normal.
Soon after the death of Mr.. Gonzales
a telephone message carried the news
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
THE ISLE OF PINES.
American Residents Object to Being
Taxed BY cubans.

Havana, Jan. 21.-The Americans re-
siding in the Isle of Pines deny the
general assumption of the Cuban gov
eminent that the United States has no
special interest in the island, and it is
not likely to insist on the eventual
ownership of it. In any event, they
seem confident of having the support
of the United States, if necessary, in
their resistance to being governed and
taxed by Cuban officials, pending a
settlement of the question of the own
ership of the island The matter is
expected to receive important consid-
Grafton in connection with the settle
ment of the location of the coaling sta
tions and other pending questions be.
tween Cuba and the United States.
Recently, the American residents of
the island unitedly notified the alcalde
of the Isle of Pines and the Cuban gov
eminent of their intention to resist, by
force if necessary, the collection OF
taxes or any assumption of authority
over the island by the Cuban govern
ment. The taxes are now falling due
and every American has pledged HIM
self not to pay them. The. Americans
contention is founded on the section
of the Platt amendment which express
ly omits the Isle of Pines from the
boundaries of Cuba and leaves the IT,
tie to it for future adjustment by
treaty.
Some three hundred Americans
have, since the war, taken up their
residence in the Isle of Pines. and it is
estimated that five hundred Ameri,
cans have interests in the islands. The
American portion of the population is
not of an adventurous character, but IS
largely composed of people of mature
years who have engaged in the BUSH
ness of fruit raising. Their desire that
the island remain American is not
purely sentimental, since, they claim
as Cuban possession, it would receive
no more than 20 per cent. tariff prefer
ence, while as territory of the United
States the islanders hope for freer
trade with America.
The government, while acknowledge
ing that the matter of the ownership
of the island is open, holds that it has
defacto control over the island for the
time being at least, and that it is
therefore authorized to levy taxes aDe
perform other governmental functions.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
THE KILLING OF VIM. CRAIG.
Motorman Plead Guilty and Was Sen.
fenced For Six Months.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Jan. 21.-The dis.
tressing incident connected with Pres.
ident Roosevelt's visit to the Berk
shire hills last summer, when his car.
riage was demolished by an electric
car, and his secret service guard, Will
liam Craig, killed, was finally closed
Tuesday in the superior court. The
motorman, Euclid Madden, pleaded
guilty to charge of manslaughter and
was sentenced by Judge Pierce to six
months in the house of correction, and
ordered to pay a fine of $500. The
conductor of the car, James T. Kelley.
who was also indicted, had his case
placed on file.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Lieut.. Gen. Miles.

ST Petersburg. Jan. 20.-Lieut Gen.
Miles, u. S. A, accompanied by Mrs.
Miles and his party, arrived here Mon
day from Moscow, after having spent
two days in that city. Gen. Miles trav-
eled on special train and was ac-
companied by an escort through Man
churia.
In an interview Monday the general
said he had been impressed with the
magnitude and the future possibilities
of the country which has been opened
by the trans-Siberian railroad
Cen Miles will remain several days
then proceeding to Berlin, Paris and
London
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Gen. Lees Birthday.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 20.-The birth
day of Gen. Robert E. Lee was gener-
ally observed throughout the south
Monday. special exercises being held
in nearly all of the southern cities,
where, in many instances, holiday
was observed. One Of the most notable
memorial services was held at Austin,
Texas, and was participated in by Hon.
John Reagan, former postmaster gen.
eral of the confederacy. At Little
Rock, Ark. the legislature adjourned
in honor of the day, and large me-
mortal meeting was held in Charles
ton, S. c., and Richmond, Va.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
REAR END COLLISION.
Nine Men Killed and Eight or Ten In.
jured on the Great Northern.

Seattle, Wash, Jan PA special
from Wenatchee, Wash, says; Nine
men are dead and eight or ten injured
as a result Of a rear end collision on
the Great Northern Tuesday morning
at point known as Happy Hollow
just above Chiwaukum.
A bridge gang train smashed into
an engine standing on rotary snow
pillow. A car containing 80 men belong
ing to the bridge crew was thrown
from the track. The dead and injured
were all members of the work gang.
Neither engineer, fireman or brakeman
were among the injured.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
internal Revenue colIections..

Washington, jan 22.-The monthly
statement of the collector of internal
revenue shows that for the month of
December. 1902, the total collections
were $40, 943, $50, a decrease compared
with December, 1901. of $2,069,0 62.
For the last six months the receipts
show falling off of $22.972 ,931.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
WOUNDS WERE FATAL.
Editor Gonzales Dead After Four
Days Suffering.
Direct Cause of Death Was Sepsis,
Due to SIoughing of the Large
Bowel About the Site of the
Injury to That Organ.

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 2O.-After four
days of suffering, death came shortly
after noon Monday to Narcisso Gener
Gonzales, editor of the Columbia
State, who was shot last Thursday by
Lieut.. Gov. James H. Tillman He
was unconscious when the end came.
His wife, his three brothers, his sis
ter. members of the editorial staff of
the State and the surgeons were pres
ent.
A few minutes after the end came
1t was known all over Columbia. There
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Senator Fairbanks Reelected.

indianapolis. Ind, JAM 21-The
house and senate met Tuesday in sep
arate session and reelected United
States Senator Charles w Fairbanks.
The vote will be canvassed Wednes-
day in joint session. There was no
to Senator Fairbanks.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23

to Capt. Sigh, the county jailer, and
he appraised Col Tillman. 1t is stated
that the latter received the intelli-
gence without expression or betoken-
ing any emotion. He was asked Mon
day night if he would make state
ment and replied through his brother
in-law, eX-Judge Buchanan, that he
had nothing to say.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Hansbrouoh Re-EIected Senator.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 21.-The leg
islature voted for United States sena-
tor in separate session Tuesday after
noon and Senator H. c. Hansbrough
was reelected, receiving the unani-
nous vote of the republican members
of each house.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
President Accepts the Invitation.

Washington, Jan. FL President
Roosevelt has accepted an invitation
to attend the bi-centennial celebration
of the birthday of John Wesley. to be
held in New York on February &c. He
will be one Of the principal speakers
ct the celebration.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Precautionary Measures.

Guayaquil, Ecuador. Jan. 20.-The
board of health has reconsidered its
order of Sunday to close the port to
steamers from Panama or Mexican
ports. and will now close the port on
Iy to steamers from plague-infected
Mexican ports.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Miss cIara Morrig, IIIness.

Yonkers. N. Y, Jan 21-Dr. R. R.
Trotter. the physician in attendance
on Miss Clara Morris, the actress, an
nounced Tuesday that his patient must
cancel all engagements and have abso
lutte rest for an indefinite period.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
President Of Hobart COLLEGE.

Geneva, N. Y, Jan. 21.-Rev. DR..
Langdon c. Stewardson, chaplain and
professor of philosophy of Leaigh uni.
yersity. was elected president of Ho-
hart college at the semi-annual meet.
ing Of the board of trustees Tuesday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
peace Agreement Nos Accented.

Peace AgreeTnent Nos Accepted.
Cincinnati. Jan. 20-After being in
session at the Grand hotel here Mon
cay afternoon and again until late
Monday night the National Baseball
league failed to accept the proposed
oeace agreement.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Cheap to California.
Fhe Burlingtcn's Very Low One
Way SettlePs' Rates.

Every day during March and April,
lnly $3o from St. Louis, @53 frona
Chicago to California terminals via BuE-I
irgton Route. Denver, Scenic Colorado.
md Salt Lake City.
Special through tourist sleeperSI
TO San Francisco and Los AnReIeSA
personally conducted over the above
route Through SolcradO's wonderful
scenery by daylight) every WedneS-3
day and Friday night from Std
Louis &Hd Chicago. Secure throuRhN
beTths at the earliest date during thisg
rush, in these Burlington excursions, thAS
best of all to California.
Two great Coast trains daily With freaN
sha3E cars.
Northwest Rates.
Cheap Settlers rates - TIA far NorthS
vest daily during March azA April reo2.l.
''The BurHngton-Northern Paci6e
Express" Is the only Through train ca3ryst
ing through equipments from 81. LeuiO !
md Kansas City to the upper Nosthweao
region.
HOme-SeekerS' Excursions.
These are run the Arst and third TuessI
lays Of eacA month 90 the entire WesaI
md Northwest. Ask agent for details.
Do % the favor to write u8 Of your pros
posed trip and Let us advise you thS
lowest cost, the best route and tTains,A
send you printed matter free and assiat
You.-
W. ID. Straw, /. ", WAKELY,
D.P.A. 4o6 Vine 81, Gen1 Pas.Agt., !.
CincinAat, Ohio. St. Louis, Mo-
HOWARD ELLNTT,
Generai Manager, ST. Louis, NO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-01-23
Railroad Time Card.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
M D.

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
Arrival Of Trains at Paris:
From Cincinnati So Jam $3.50 PINT
o:45 pm.
From Lexington-5:1l am; TAB ami
1913 pm; 6:l0 pm.
From Richmond-5:oS am; s:4o ami
S:18 pm.
From Maysville-7:45 am; s:15 pm.
Departure Of Trsins trom Paris:
To Cincinnati-S:lk am; 1851 ami
$3.50 pm.
To Lexington-7:5O am; HOS ami
$40 pm; e:4e pun.
To Richmond-ll:lo am; 5:ss PINT
0:68 pm.
To Maysville-7:6O am; $40 pm.
f. B. CARR. Agent.
e. Rion. T. A
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

I Mrs. r. Slater, Misses Frances
Slattery and Katie and Mamie Nena-
check, of Appleton, enjoyed an out
ing on the shores of Gordon lake the
past week.
Herman Finger, wife and daugh-
ter, of Port Arthur, Canada, spent
the first of the week in the city on
business and renewing old acguaint-
ances.
Julius Bauer of the II. G.. Miller
q Co. stationers of Milwaukee, called
on his customers in the city Wednes-
day and Thursday.
L. w. Schussman wore the Star
last week during the absence of VIM.
Murphy. The citizens were all on
their best behavior, and Louie didn't
make single arrest.
-Messrs. Alex Higgins and Paul
Sanborn with their families chartered
the steamer Villas, and went up the
lakes for a weeks outing. There re-
port fine time, and Alex. caught all
the fish!
The condition of George w. Bish-
op, who has been at the Northern
Hospital at Winnebago for several
months, is very much improved and
his complete recovery is looked for
Rhinelander Herald.
Charles Brooks while at work on
the log loading works near the Elec-
trio light plant saturday morning,
slipped and nearly severed the end of
his tongue. DIR. Pinkerton had to
take several stitches in the tongue.
The accident was very painful one.
While at Crandon Thursday Geo.
st. Louis while STOPPING down to look
under the church, run a piece of glass
in his right leg below the knee. He
had to have the assistance of the doc
tor to dress the wound. George got
the job of moving the church.
Daniel Graham, Secretary of the
School Board, has received a Certit-
cate of Establishment from State Sup
erinte udent Cary, and the Eagle River
School is now on the rolls at Madison
as a State Free High School. We are
now climbing to the top of the ladder
towards highes education for our
children.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27
PERSONAL AND
LOCAL NEW s.

Mrs. John Diamond visit relati-
YES at Amigo Thursday and Friday.
Will Stevens was over from Rhine
lander Tuesday on business.
r.. Kellett was up from Oshkosh
Tuesday selling groceries.
Prof. VIM. ID. Fuller returned to
NinOcqua wednesday.
Miss Mary Vought entertained
friends at tea Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Morey returned Monday
from Waupaca.
-R. Fenski went to Shawano Tues
day to reside.
ID. Z. Riordan was n Cream City
visitor Friday.
w. q. Dodge, of Wausau, spent
Wednesday in town.
Mrs. C. A. Maly spent Friday at
Amigo with friends.
Hazel McGill departed Thursday
for Waupaca to visit relatives.
Mrs. Harry Franks was down
from State Line to-day visiting rela-
tives.
John Hanson was over from Min
Ocqua to-day between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Oberholtzer
were RhinelanGer visitors Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Miss Olive Nash returned Thurs
day from a visit with relatives at
and Three Lakes.
The ladies Of the Thimbel Bee
were entertained Wednesday after
noon by Mrs. c. A. Maly.
Miss Julia Dockery returned
home Friday from a visit with friends
at Crandon and Wabeno.
F. 6. Hail made trip to Three
Lakes Saturday to purchase lumber
for his lumber yard.
MIR and Mrs. Charles Moses re-
turned to ,heir home at Ogdensburg
to-day, after a weeks visit with Mrs.
Moses sister. Mrs. Paul Sanborn and
family.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

w. L. Green, of Oshkosh, repre-
sented the Oshkosh Times in our city
Saturday.
Miss Jennie Walters arrived from
Rhinelander Thursday TO visit her
brother Bert Walters of The Review.
Rev. c. j. Hermann. of Amigo,
was the guest Of Rev. and Mrs. L. E.
Suflicool Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Murray, Of
Amigo, Sundayed with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Maley.
Rev. George NJ. Babcock was over
from Rhinelander Tuesday and held
Episcopal services in the evening.
Fred A. Kuenzli and wife re-
turned to Milwaukee Wednesday af-
ter three weeks stay at their place
on Catfish Bay.
FOR SALE-A fine farm /! miles
from town, on the hank of the Wis
consin river, can be bought cheap for
cash. Inquire at this office.
Some of the young ladies in at
tendance at the party Tuesday night
was taken sick, presumable by eating
too much cream.
Mrs. Simms and Miss Fern Harris
horn returned to Waupun Thursday
after ten days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Graham.
Miss Edith NJ. Ames, of Maine,
Wis, arrived in the city Saturday on
a visit ut the home of her uncle Geo.
Thompson.
Miss Mary Whistnant, of Gran
don, arrived in the city Friday and is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Cook.
John Welch was taken to the
Home of the Feeble Minded at Chip
pewa Falls last Tuesday by Under
Sheriff VIM. Murphy.
Mrs. O'Leary returned to her
home at Sparta Tuesday after a short
visit with her daughter, Mrs. w. b.
Raymond and family.
Mrs. Mary Shaffer, returned to
her home at Claire, Mich, after a Wis
it with her daughter, Mrs. Amos Rad
clifre and brother Mart Hirzel. Mr..
and Mrs. Hirzel accompanied her to
returning home Sunday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

Walt Bonner, Geo. st. Louit, j.
j. Roderick, James White, Geo. Hall.
L. ID. Stewart, w. j. Walsh, Oscar
Walsh were among the rooters that
accompanied our Regular nine to
Crandon Thursday.
Tuesday night about forty of our
young people drove out to Neville's
Island and rendered n surprise to
Floyd Ross. brother of Mrs. w. ID.
Neville. A good supply of ice cream
and cake was taken along and a good
time was had by all.
Mrs. Joseph Tooley of Eagle Riv-
er has been visiting during the week
with her friend Mrs. Petey on Ander-
sen street.-Henry Stevens is at
Eagle River and State Line this week
on business connected with the hard
ware firm of Dunn & Wood Rhine
lander New North.
An exchange tells of school boy
who was compelled by his teacher to
write an essay on the mouth and this
is what he wrote: 1.-The mouth is the
front door of the face; il is the ape
allure of the cold storage of our anat-
omy. The mouth is the hot-bed of
toothacke. The mouth is the crimson
aisle to the liver; it is the fountain of
patriotism and the tool chest for pie
Without the mouth the politician
would be a wanderer on the face of
the earth and 90 down to dishonor-
ed grave. 1t is the grocer's friend,
the orators pride, the dentists hope.
1t is temptations lunch counter when
attached to maiden, and tobacco's
friend when attached to n man. 1t
puts some men on the rostrum and
others in Jail. 1t is the home of that
unruly member, the tongue. With
out it married life would be a sum-
mer dream and the dude would lose
half his attractions"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

A Good Warm Stable in Connection
EAGLE RIVER, Wis

ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN
DULUTH AND ASHLAND On \. p. X.
A new passenger train has been put
in service on the Northern Pacific, be-
tween Ashland aud Duluth in both
directions, daily except Sunday.
This train will leave Duluth Fast
bound At O'Clock A. NJ. arriving At
Ashland at 100; beave Ashland West
bound at 4 O'Clock Z. NJ. arriving in
Duluth at Cos p. II.
This will give this territory the
hest passenger train service it has en-
Dyed for long time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27
THE WASHBURH HOUSE,
K. SLATTERY, Prop.

Is a quiet. conducted hotel on
Wall Street, between Main and
Railroad SITS. in the center of
the town and convenient to depot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

"a IS. OF A. EAGLE WATERS CAMP No
I'll 80. meets every Friday evening a. D. W
80 A. Han Visiting ulemUers arecOIuia1ly tn
vlEeu Henry kEehue. s.. e.
q. r Bow ca. Clerk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

T&A.M EAGLE RIVER LODGE meets ey-
cry second and fourth Tuesday at their hall
y uVe- I'D. T. Rlnrdan'S Law once Visiting
brothers cordially invited
". III. B@Iler ". II.
John Radcliffe. Sec.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

&. NJ. & 81. Paul by.
AT NINOCQUA-
NORTH BOUND
80. daily except sunday arrives. .is50l p ~
40 - Sunday only arrives ---s.. a-sV p IN
Does not rn North OF MinOcqu1.
SOUTH BOUND
so. 9 departs daily except sunday ----s705 p. m
10. IS departs Sunday only ------.-- ---4-lo p m
No feeIEht trains carry passengers
HERMAN ODER. Agent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27

CIVIC IES-
n y OF A. MANILA CAMP No. I3l3 meet
Isl ATM ". a Hal every thursday evening
- Visiting Neighburs cordially ate invited.
Mr. NJ MurlSOu. oracle.
Mr. edith T. Bonner. Recorder.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-07-27
CHURCHES

CONGREGATIONAL IHCRH. Services
~ SUNDAY 60 1890 a. m, aud 7sSU D. m
sunday school Immediately after morning
service. Young PEOPLES Christian Endeav0r
SUNDAY afternoon at 62Q- Prayer meeting
u- eduesdaY evenings at 7sS0-
EBv. W. r DIxoE Pastor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-07

married foreigners; since 1900 America
has tailed two duchesses and countess
or two. z.
Miss Goelet will be the fifth American
duchess in Great Britain, not to speak Of
duchesses and several ladies wearing
the higher title Of princess on the con-
tinent. The first to go was the Miss
YZnaga, of New York, though of Cuban
descent, who became the duchess of
Manchester and still wears the title as
dowager. She is the mother of the
young duke who recently married Miss
Zimmerman, of Cincinnati, after yainly
trying to get Miss Goelet. -l
The Marlborough name has also been
borne by two Americans. Mrs Hamers-
ley, of Troy, married the late duke very
quietly in the mayors Office in the city
Of New York. She has since abandoned
the title to wed Lord Beresford, and is
no more duchess 1t was her step-son
who married Consuelo Vanderbilt, now
the most prominent socially of all
American titled women. So Miss Goe-
let will make the fifth, though only four
Of the five may now properly be adj
dressed as your grace"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-07

thousand years the rivalry of the Col
onnas and the Orsinis for the primacy
has made Roman history. The Colon
mas, by the way, are supposed to have
taken their name from the triumphal
column of a Roman emperor which
their fortress-like palace on the Corso
overlcoks. But, however noble Colonna
might have been, he was not noble
enough to avoid ill-treating his wife,
who had to leave him.
Princess Hatzfelft was not the
daughter, as commonly stated, of Coils
P. Huntington, but his adopted daugh-
ter. She is one of the many American
ladies. of title who have become so rooted
in their new homes as scarcely to be
heard of again at home. Miss Julia Dent
Grant, granddaughter of the general,
wed the title of princess" too, with
Cantacuzene, but in Russia the equiva-
lent of this stately title means rather
less than baron" would elsewhere.
There are other American girls who
have welded brains rather than titles
abroad, though common title might or
might not be thrown in. Joseph Cham
pertains American wife may yet oc-
cupy a still prouder position in Britain;
Old Levi Letters daughter is only bar
oness in England, but in India she is
vice queen and takes precedence over
prlncesses of all ranks. The aged Coun-
tess Won Waldersee, who is now in this
country after many years abroad, had
IN her husband powerful factor in
European politics, as had also the late
Madame Washington, wife of a former
French minister in London and ST. Pc
tersburg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-07
ITO Be Continued
Advice From Sadi.

OF the distinguished authors of
Persia none. perhaps, has enjoyed a
wider popularity than Sadi, who lived
in the thirteenth century. He was
great traveller and close observ-
er, and his anecdotes and short
stories are described as being found
ed on his own experiences and OBJ
servations. In persian Poetry for
English Readers Mr.. S. Robinson
quotes the following from Sadi's
writings:
A pupil said to his instructor,
What am [ to do, for people in
commode me with the frequency of
their visits to such degree that
their conversation produces great
distraction of my valuable timer"
The teacher replied, ''To every
one who is poor, lend; and from every
one who is rich, borrow. They will
not come about you again.
Another example embodies excel
lent advice: A silly fellow, having
a pain in his eyes, went to farrier
and asked him for remedy. The
farrier applied to his eyes some
thing which he would have given to
an animal, and it blinded him, upon
which they made an appeal to the
magistrate. The magistrate said:
''This is no case for damages. It
is plain that this fellow is an ass,
or he would not have gone to a
farrier."
No man of enlightened understand
ing will commit weighty matters to
one of mean abilities. ~