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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
STOLE MUCH LIQUOR.

vergennss Dealer lost Shout si5o worth
Of II.
Vergenues, NoY 23.-Late Saturday
night or early sunday morning burglars
entered the liquor store kept by George
p Barrows on Elbow street, and sncosed-
ed in carrying away about $3.50 worth Of
liquors, including about 40 gallons Of
whiskey, champagne, claret, two cases 81
choice Scotch whiskey and several Other
kinds Of wet goods
Aothiag in the front room Of the place
was disturbed, but the store room ia thu
rear was robbed Of nearly everything il
contained. Several burned sulphur match
es were found on the door behind the bar
The cash register, containing about S. Il
change, was not disturbed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
SUPT. OF MOTIVE POWER.

Archibald Buchanan. Jr,, to Succeed r. a..
summershill on Central Vermont.
st. Adams. Nov. %. Archibald Bu-
ohanan, Jr.. who for the past four years
has been master mechanic Of the Saratoga
aud Cbamplain divisions of the Delaware
y Hudson railroad, has resigned Thar po-
sltion to accept the appointment Of super
intendent Of motive power Of the Central
v ermont railway, and viii enter upon his
duties III this city on December +
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
WAR PRACTICALLY ENDED.

0Ioros Position at Jolo Hms Captured hy
Americans.
Manila, Nov "a Word has reached
here today that Leonard Wood captured
the Moro position III the Iolo Hills Noyem-
Der 20, and thus practically put an end to
the Moro war The loss Of the Moros was
heavy Seventy FIVE bodies have thus far
been found The Americans losses, In
eluded Private Martin Brennan of the
Fourteenth Cavalry. killed ana two pri-
Yates wounded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Montpelier, Nov %. Frank McAoran
and Mrs, Odelie Berner wsre committed
to jail, 10 default Of bonds, TO await q
hearing BY the grand jury on the charge Of
adultery. The prisoners we're brought be-
fore Justice Diekey in Barre town, Pro-
ceedIngs were Instituted by the father Of
Mrs, Berner, Daaiel DeCaro, Of Winooski,
Justlce Diokey held the accused IN the
sum Of $500 each
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
THING Of THE PAST.

Likelihood Of War Between Japan aud
Russia says one Man.
London, NOV "a. The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Exchange Telegraph
Company today wires that there is no
foundation for the report that a Japanese
hset has left Japan to intercept the Rus-
sian squadron bound for Korea. The COR
respondent tays that the likelihood Of a
conflict between Japan and Russia is a
thing OF the past
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
BARRE BANKRUPTS.

Henry Carr and Dwight Il. Foster Fils d
Petitions,
Burlington, Nov. "a. Two petitions in
bankruptcy were fled yesterday. They
were those Of Henry Carr, a stone cutter
OF Barre, who bas liabilities Of s625.50
and assets Of Sl20, all OF which are claim
ed exempt; and Of Dwight E. Foster, q la
boFer of Barre, who has liabilities of
S29a 60 and assets Of $344, Of which s3l9
are claimed exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
SEARCHING FOR KINGSLEY.

Rutland Young Man was III New York
November I6.
Rutland, Nov 23.-The search for
Henry Baxter Kingsley, who disappeared
in New York, took another tura tonight
when message was received from You
mans hat store in New York stating that
the missing man was in tbs store Monday
morning. the 10th If this date Is correct
it dlsproVes the theory that yonng Kings
ley arrived here last week Sunday morn
ing although Charles d. Andrews, eondue-
tor on that train when seen today, declar-
ed that either Kingsley Or his double got
Of the train that day il the picture shown
him was q good one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

North6eld Nov. 23. Joan Lynch Don
ahue. so years Of age died suddenly sun
day ct the home Of her son, Dennis Dons-
hue, on the Cox Brook road Mrs. Lynch
or late has made her home In Groton aad
few days since came To visit her son.
She was in usual health up to a short time
before her death, which was attributed to
heart disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
PREPARING TO REBUILD.

Robin Hood Powder 90 Clearing Up Ruins
az swapton.
swanton, Nov % The Robin Hood
Powder Co. will clear up the ruins where
the ire occurred last week and will COM
menee building at once, so that everything
viii be in order before snow comes. Work
which had been suspended in a part Of
the cartridge factory on account of the iire
was resumed toaay
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
Attempted TO Kill Sec. of
Bank Of England.
HE FIRED FOUR SHOTS
None Took Effect Assailant Was Ar
rested Only After Fierce
Fight.

London, Nov 24.--An attempt was made
on the life OF Kenneth Grahame, secretary
of the Bank Of England, this morning The
man entered the seeretary's rooms and
fired four shots at him from revolver
None Of the bullets took effect. The as
sailant was arrested after fierce tight,
during which hose had to be played on
him before be would drop his revolver He
is believed to be insane. The mans name
Is George Frederick Robinson, aged thirty
years, and he Is Londonar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
snttfnr slo. .ooo damages.

Burlington, NOV. "a Mrs Isadore Gotta
of this city has brought suit for $4,000
damages against Holbrook, Cabot q Rol-
Inns, the contractors at Garvin's Falls, n.
K Mrs Cotas husband was in charge OF
a hoisting engine at the falls and died at
the Margaret plllsbury hospital In Con-
cord October 25 from the effects, it is
claimed, of an accident sustained while at
his work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

The nsw publishers OF Everybody's
Magazine declare the holiday Issue If the
publication to be much The best they have
yet produced. 1t ls not the typical
Christmas number made up Of stiited &c.
tion and pictures Of the festival IL many
lands 1t Is just an especially lively and
entertainlng magazine, full Of really good
stories, clever pictures, sand wsll written
and timely articles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
APPOINTED LIEUTENANT.

Robert whippls u Burlington Receives
Notice,
Burlington, Nov 23. Robert Whipple
has received notice that President Roose-
welt has appointed him second lieutenant
IN the regular service, and he is ordered
70 appear before board OH January u
next
Mr Whipple, who = about II years oi
age, Is a student ii The engineering de-
partment of the University Of Vermont
lie is a son Of Mai +. A. Whlpple for
meTly Of the Goth 4. S. VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
wEBSTERyILLE.

The box supper at the school house,
Monday evening, was a success, notwish-
standing the storm. The attendance was
good, and the net proceeds were S23. 20.
There will be Thanksgiving service at
the church Thursday evening at o'clock
An appropriate address will be given by
the pastor Allare invited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
PROCEEDS OF FAIR.

Company and hand VIII clear About
81 ,g5D.
Montpelier. Nov "a The proceeds of
the fair have been figured up, showing the
amount to be 81 $50, ts be divided between
Co. H. and the band. The season tickets
brought S456 50 admission 5000 80. dane
ing $l42 40, checking room 5000, booths
s64S.37
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
WOMAN WAS FINED.

Mrs. olive Noyes in Montpelier Court for
Intosication
Montpelier, Nov q Mrs. olive Noyes
was in court this forenoon fer iatoxlea-
tioR being fined s., with costs, and James
Burke goes to Rutland for l92 days for IN
t0YieatioB
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Parties living in the vicinity Of street
lamps who have not received postal cards,
with which to report when lights do no
burn, will confer a favor by securing some
city couucill as soon as possible in order
that we may be ableto get the best pos
sible service. Parties who have cards
will please send some before the last Fri-
day Of each month to enable us to present
same TO the finance committee for their
approval.
John J Mackenzie
Chairman Lighting Dept
Barre, Nov, 23, 03.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Much better than broken pots. or
earthenware as drainage in pots for
house plants is charcoal 1t keeps the
soil from becoming sour by absorbing
gases. Next best is burnt bone-bones
burned until they can Be easily broken
with a hammer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
BALDWIN Applos.

The Baldwins grown in New Hampshire
are the equal Of any grown. They have
superior keeping qualities and are also
Juicy and superior in flavor i grown Ia q
wellcared-for orchard We have car Of
these apples grown in one orchard and
packed honestly. Can be seen at "a North
Main street. Prices right, Il. /. Averill
Il Co
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Ripton, Nov "a. Albert Curtis. aged
II, while hunting Sunday on Chatfeld bill,
near Bread Loaf. accidentally shot him
self through tse arm near the body. DR..
Powers was called and dressed the wound,
which was quite serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Annual Meeting Fish and Game League.
Burlington, Nov 24-The annual meet
ing Of the VermontFish aud Game League
Is 10 be held at the YsR Ness House, Bur
lington, Monday, Nov 80, at 0 so p m,
for the purpose Of election Of officers, the
election Of new members and the transae-
tion OF any other necessary business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
GRANITE INDUSTRY PROSPERS.

Much Work in 0uarriss ON Islands Of
Penobscot BAY.
Bangor, Me-, Nov. %. Not In 20 years
has the prospects of the granite Industry
on the islands Of Penobscot Bay been 50
bright as now and there is every reason to
believe that period Of prosperity, to last
for several years at least, has begun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
ST. RAILWAY S2,2IO.36
Expense to Abutters S3.I7 Per Front
Foot Hearing on Assessments
This Afternoon.

The street commissioners are giving a
hearing this afternoon on the South Main
street paving and methods Of assessment
and payment Of same BY abuttors. The
street commissioners have prepared the
following report Of the expenses Of said
paying;
ACost Of paving south Main street from
Prospect street southerly distance Of
625S feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
EAST BARRE.

A uuion Thanksgiving service will be
held III the congregational church on
Wednesday evening. A sermon sHlted to
the occasion will be preached by the pas
tor All are cordially invited to attend
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Invest money at 100 per cent. Onions
At AZ per pounds means 81 per bushel
and AT $50 per bushel Is little over ldc
per pound OF difference Of Sl,28 per
bushel. How many pounds will you con
sumo IN the next six months2 Sowden y
Lyon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
ORANGF.

A Thanksgiving service win be held in
the Congregational church on THURSDAY
evening, sermon suited to the occasion
will be preached By the pastor. All are
cordially invited to attend
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24

Car, fancy yellow Globe Danvsr onions
hardy variety, sold cheap for cash from
refrigerator car near G. v. passenger sta
ton. Sowdsn 4 Lyon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24
CRANITEYILLE.

In the cribbage game last evening the
c. 0. +. team defeated the f Of A., with
a lead Of 1872 points The next game will
be played By The n Of Al and M. w Of
A. Friday evening. The standing
C. 0. F. 2 2I,9l2
F. Of a 2 3 27,799
M WI Of A., 3 22,ZG6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-24


and second contract, S5,3G3 16
Rolling sub-grade, 1914
Setting eurhstone, 1902
Two round corners. IL 90
New curb, 75S "a
Cross walks, a931
Concrete walks, 8ls.I2
Surface sewers and catch basins, 1875
Paving blocks and freight on
same, 1862 20
Work and expense by supeFin-
tendent Of streets, $500
Engineering, printing and ad-
yertising, ETC., 10000
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AIn1n1h


tOne-half total cost is $3.50 1856, we
lind the total amount Of abutting land ben
efted by said paving to be 1,205.5 feet. If
one-half the total cost should be app0r-
toned equally on the abntting land bene-
fitted the assessment would be $4.283 per
foot front
If from the total cost Sl070l.57 we
should deduct the amount due from.
Barre 4 Montpelier Traction
& Power Go. 50 2i0.s6
Old curb replaced 2l8.70
Concrete walks once paid for 6is12
s8,045. 1S
It would leave 1856 80
If we should assess one half this amount
SD, S2s. f95 equally on the land and build
ings benefited the assessment would be
$3 1855 per front foot
The leader., 1903-01-14
THE READER,

The January installment of THE
Literary Guillotine" in 1.-THE Reader"
has the amusing sub title, wards in
Chancery," and deals with Mrs. Hum
phrey Ward and Elizabeth Stuart
Phelphs Ward, the latter of whom is
tried by the Literary Emergency court
for the crime of Confessions of a
Wife," Whoever the author of the Sc
ries may be, he certainly knows what
he is writing about, and may be credit
ed with producing the only good liter
airy satire of this generation. Weun-
derstand that Miss Marie Corelli and
Mr.. Hall Game are to be the next vic
Tins of this anonymous executioner.
As usual, 1.-The Reader" is full of inter
esting articles on literary subjects, the
most remarkable of which, ia this num-
Der, undoubtedly is a collection of hith-
erto unpublished notes of converse
tions with Schopenhauer, which will be
of intense interest to all admirers IF
the phitosopher-pessimist. All enter
tanning article is sailors rs Critics of
Sea Fiction" by Mr.. Morgan Rubert-
son, in which this we'll known writer Of
sea stories merrily disconrses of his
fellow writer's. Among the iliustra
lions, the place of honor i, givea to 4
fiue picture OF Biornsterne Bjornson,
the grand old man of Norwegian life
aud literature.
The leader., 1903-01-14
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
To the Memory of Sovereign A. L
Pegram.

Whereas, it has pleased God in
His unerring wisdom to remove
from our Forest our esteemed Sow
ereign, A. L. Pegram, who fell a
victim to the great destroyer, con-
sumption, at Minardsville., Texas,
December End, 1902.
And whereas, it is the duty of
this camp of w. 0. w. to pay a
suitable tribute of respect to the
memory of our deceased Sover-
eign; Therefore
Resolved, That in the death OF
Sovereign A. L. Pegram, Brook
haven Camp No. 8, Woodfmen OF
the World, has lost an esteemed
and valued member, whose loyalty
and devotion to the welfare of his
family, should be an example and
inspiration to all members OF
Woodcraft, teaching them that in
the midst of life we are in death.
and that he who fails to provide
for his own house, hath denied the
faith and is worse than an infdel'
Be it further resolved, That the
Banner of this Camp be draped
with the emblem of mourning fol
a period of thirty days, and that
we extend to the widow of oul
deceased Sovereign our sincerest
sympathy in her bereavement, as
surfing her that she will ever FIND
in the obligated Sovereigns Of
Woodcraft friends who will ever
be ready to extend to her a help
ing hand in time of need.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
Minutes of the Camp" and a
copy be furnished the family OF
the deceased, and that our loca
papers be requested to publish
these resolutions.
S. P. OLIVER.
III. A FURNACE.
/. M. PEEVEY,
Committee.
The leader., 1903-01-14
s8g@2YggYagag2 8
. no : = 2 = % i e i = - i

The above statistics of the quantity
of cotton ginned to December 18th are
expressed in bales as pressed at the
ginneries, irrespective of shape or
weight. In the total of 9.311 1886 bales
there are 812661 round bales weighing
from l40 to 300 pounds each. Count
ing such round bales as half bales, as
is the custom in the commercial COM
munity, the total ginned to December
18th is 8,9O5,503. The ginners have not
yet returned their bale weights for this
crop, but 40 cotton compress compa-
MES distributed throughout the cotton
States advise the Office that they COM
pressed and actually weighed from the
growth of 1902 up to December 18th,
1000, 434 bales averaging each 503.8
pounds gross. Using this weight as
the average for square bales, and for
round bales 253 pounds, the average
obtained from the weight returns Of
the home offices of the companies op-
Grating such patents, the equivalent
number of 500-pound bales ginned to
December 18th is found to be 1914, 72l.
DeductinR the weight of the baggiug
and ties ~ pounds per square bale),
the number of equivalent 500 pound
bales, net weight, is found to be
8,600,75S. d.
By two most thorough canvasses this
season 32,528 ginneries, active and idle,
have been located and reported, of
which number 30, 194 have been oper-
ated for this crop. In their December
canvass the local special agents ascer-
tanned the quantity of cotton ginned
from the beginning of the season to
and including December 18th, and
also secured from each of the 30,194
active ginners his estimate of the
quantity of cotton to be ginned by his
establishment after December 18TH
The estimate of the percentage of the
crop ginned is based on the estimate
OF 626 canvasslng agents, who were in
structed to confine their estimates to
the territories canvassed by them and
to the kit wiedge gained therefrom.
One estimate therefore serves as a
check against the other According to to
the estimate of the ginners 1872 per
cent of the crop remained to be ginned
after December 18th, while according
to the estimate of the canvassing
agents the percentage was 90. Apply
ing these estimates and the general
average bale weight obtained from
combining round and square bales, the
crop according to the ginners is 1896
300 bales, and according to the can
wasting agents 9,944, l06 bales, of an
average gross weight of 500 pounds.
The census Office assumes no respon-
sibility for the accuracy of these esti-
mates. This report will be followed by
third and final report at the end of
the ginning season, about March 10th,
which will distribute the crop by
counties, segregate upland and Sea-
Island cottons and give weight of
bales. Very respectfully,
S. N. ID. NORTH,
Chief Statistician for Manufactures.
Approved:
WIN. L. MERRIAM, Director.
The leader., 1903-01-14
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Mrs. l. n. Noble is in Winona.

Mrs. 1. n Noble is in Winona.
Whitworth is receiving new pupils.
David Kohlman visited New Orleans
last week.
Hon. j. c. Yawn, of Bogue Chitto
was Friday visitor.
Mrs. Matte Martin enjoyed visit
to New Orleans last week.
Mrs. Pepper, of Yazoo City, is with
her sister, Mrs. Claude Bowen.
Mrs. Ada PROXY arrived from Match
ez last week on visit to this city.
The "Seavey corner" has been made
attractive by the Brookhaven Drug Co.
r. S. Newman, of Veto, was pleas.
ant caller at this Office last Thursday.
Lee Moore, of Hattiesburg, was here
on visit to friends few days last
week.
Mrs. Maria Newton has added joy to
the home of her son, 0. Newton, by a
recent visit.
Attorney Chas. Chrisman and j. G.
Cosuahan were among the recent vlsi-
tors to the Crescent city.
Miss Mary Byrd returned to her
school at Darbun Friday, after spend
ing the holidays at home.
Many locals, correspondents, ETC.,
were crowded out, unavoidabIy, of last
weeks Issue of the LEADER.
Mrs. E. S. Sharpe, of McComb, is
here on visit to her>-Aasband, Con
ductor Sharpe, of the l. c.
McGrath's goods on bargain days
last week were almost as cheap as
RouseveIt's politics-dirt cheap.
The Commercial Bank deserves the
grateful appreciation of its numerous
patrons for remembrance in the way of
handsome calendars.
/. G. Buchanan has been on visit
to his brother S. G., of the popular shoe
firm of the Buchanan Shoe Company.
DuLlbS LIS SedS, MI IL. uouO lAAOuOo
here, aud was found to be as genial
aud companionable as the manager of
the above shoe firm.
The prevention of consumption is
entirely question of commencing the
proper treatment i'll time. Nothing is
so we'll adapted to ward off fatal lung
troubles as Foley's Honey and Tar.
Sold by Price Drug Co.
We trust it is not too late to extend
our good wishes to Mr.. and Mrs. David
Jackson, who we're married in this city
at the brides home Oh the evening of
the LIST. Mrs. Jackson was formerly
Miss Lille Roberts, the esteemed
young sister of our we'll known citizen,
Frank b. Roberts.
The leader., 1903-01-14

Mrs johanna Soderbolm, of Fergus
Falls, MINI, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had Il surgeon get it
back in place as soon as possible, but
it was quite sore and panied her very
much. Her son mentioned that he had
seen Chamberlain Pain Balm adver-
tised for sprains and soreness, and she
asked him to buy her bottle of it.
which he did. It quickly relieved her
and enabled her to sleep which she had
not done for several days. The son
was 80 much pleased with the relief it
gave his mother that he has since
recommended it to many others. For
Sale by c. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-01-14
Unconscious From Group.

During sudden and terrible attack
of Group our little girl was unconscious
from strangulation, says A. L. Spaf-
ford, postmaster, Chester, Mich, and a
dose of One Minute Cough Cure was
administered and repeated often. 1t
reduced the swelling and Inflammation,
cut the mucus and shortly the child
was resting easy and speedily reeov-
cred. tcures coughs, colds. lagrippe,
and all throat and lung troubles. One
Minute Cough Cure fingers in the
throat and chest and enables the lungs
to contribute pure, health giving oxy-
gen to the blood. c. E Grafton Drug
Company.
The leader., 1903-01-14

This is easier said than done, yet it
NAV be of some help to consider the
matter. If the cause is something over
which yon have 10 control 1t IS obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
in The least. On the other hand, if
within your control you have only TO
act. When you have cold and fear
an attack Of pneumonia, buy q bottle
Sc Ghamherlain's Cough Remedy and
! use IL judiciousiy and all cause for
worry as to the outcome will quickly
disappear. There is no danger Of pneu-
monia when it Is used. For sale by @.
p. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-01-14
One Hundred Dollars q Bog

is the value H. A. Tinsdale, Summer
ton, S. o., places on DeWitt's Witch
Eazel SalVe. He says: 81 had the
piles for 90 years. / tried many doc
tors aud medicines, but all failed ex
cept DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve. II
cured me-" It is combination of the
healing properties of witch hazel with
antiseptics and emollients; relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding itch
ing and protruding piles, sores, cuts,
bruises eczema, salt rheum and all
skin diseases. G. e. Grafton Drug Go,
The leader., 1903-01-14
If Unwell,

Try SOC bottle of Herbine, notice
the improvement speedily effected in
your appetite, energy, strength and
vigor. Watch how it brightens the
spirits, gives freedom from indigestion
and debility!
Isaac Story, Ava. Mo, writes, Sept
10th, 1900. II was in bad health, had
stomach trouble for u months, also
dumb chills. DR.. J. w. Mory prescribed
Herbine, it cured me in two weeks. ]
cannot recommend it too highly, it will
do all you claim for it." Sold by Price
Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-01-14

Chancellor Conn held court il
Monticello on tbe first Monday
and finished up the business and
adjourned in two days, Besides
the Monticello bar, the following
Visiting attorneys were present:
Hons. "a. E. Weathersby, of Co
lumbia; Chas. Chrisman, Of Brook
haven; w. III. Livingstone, 81
Mt. Olive, and Lee If Byrd, 81
Iryps.
The leader., 1903-01-14

G. w. Wainwright sends us a
check for subscription to The
Leader to 1905 and also "a check
for 365 days on the bank Of hap
ipiness and prosperity. +" Thanks
for both. The former may impov-
erish our good friend; but from
the abundance Of his good will for
others, we are sure his own hap
piness and prosperity will in
crease and mlItiply-for Joseph
was a prosperous man"