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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

God help u.s." said Hanna in Chilli
cothe. Yes, God help us from any
more ripping up of cities and villages
for the benefit of Hanna and Cox
God help us from state auditors who
take the taxes off the corporations
and place them on the common folks.
God help us from members of the
legislature who take passes from the
railroads and then return the favor in
the shape OF legislation that lightens
the burdens of the railroads and cor
respondingly increases the burdens of
the ordinary man. God help US from
United States senators who control all
The soft coal mines in the state and
keep the price Of coal way up and the
wages of their employees way down.
From all of these evils, God deliver us.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
HIGH DIVER
BOB POLLOCK
Jumped Into Every Leg.
isiative Beervat at
Columbus.

In writing up the Steubenville con-
vention that nominated Weems and Of
the political situation in the Twenty
| first senatorial district, the Carroll
Chronicle has the following choice tib-
bits with reference to Robert A. Pol
lock:
We read that Prof. Beal one of Dea-
con Rutan's flock of birds was such a
MICE man (and so he is when he is
asleep and thought of the deacon's
man across in Stark county, Bob Pol
lock, the Republican nominee for state
senator, the high diver who has jump
ed into every legislative beer vat in
Columbus for the past four years.
We looked for some flap doodle pro-
nunciamento about the unity himorrel
principles of the G. o. p.," but read in
stead that Deacon Rutan dominated
the convention, engineered Weems'
nomination and is to get the federal
This interested us and we read more
for particulars about our neighbor Ru-
tan, and three papers said he was "it'
meaning the whole push-and the
Cleveland Leader called him the Pooh
Bah of the day"
The Republican dissatisfaction over
the nomination of Bob Pollock for sem
ator is about to take shape in Stark
county, where there has been an open
revolt ever since his nomination. Those
Republicans who do not want to vote
for a Democrat are trying to induce
Rev. George Brown of Fairhope to be
an independent candidate for state SEN
ator. The only wonder is how any
self-respecting Republican can vote for
Bob Pollock without holding his (po-
liticaD nose.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

A mechanic who works about dan
gerous machinery may lose his life be.
cause his employer hired a careless
man as his fellow servant. His family
can get nothing from the concern in
whose interests the husband and father
lost his life. Change that law" says
the Democratic platform. LET well
enough alone" and "Stand pat" says
Hanna, the soft coal king and con-
troller of the Republican party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
dispose of her government bonds, her
private separate property, before he
would enter the senate.

The press of the country wakes very
indignant because Mrs. Stuyvesant
Fish, of New York, has slurred Mrs.
Roosevelt by saying the presidents
wife dresses on $500 year-and
looks it." The presumption is, how
ever, that Mrs Roosevelt is possessed
of too good sense to care what Mrs.
Stuyvesant Fish may or may not
think about her apparel, SO the cham
pionship of the newspapers is neither
necessary nor well advised.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

are perfectly willing to discuss nation
al issues, although they hold local is
sues to be paramount in a state con-
test. The Republicans, however, refuse
to discuss national issues with Demo-
cratic orators, and will not discuss
state issues at all. 1t is evident that
the weight of the argument must be on
the Democratic side.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

The Republican newspapers think II
extremely funny that John II. Clarke
should pledge himself to dispose of
his national bank stock on taking his
seat in the United States senate, and
thus avoid being unconsciously influ-
enced In his vote by desire to aid his
private purse. There was time when
such q standard of conduct was consid-
cred proper thing. Senator Allen
d. Thurman even required his wife 10
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Joe Is DeviIish Sly

Foraker in his speech at Chillicothq
Saturday predicted ruin and misery"
should the Democrats succeed at the
November election. We don't believe
Foraker cares a snap, however, for it
would be the end of Hanna, and the
distributing of patronage in the future
by the aforesaid Foraker. But prob
ably Foraker made it little strong on
purpose, so as to make his statement
appear idiculous.-Upper Sandusky
Chief.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Harding, the Republican candidate
for lieutenant governor, as a member
of the Ohio senate, voted for the infa-
nous curative act, whereby the legisla-
ture granted franchise to Cincinnati's
streets to a railway company for A
years without consulting the council
or people of Cincinnati. That ought tc
be enough to beat Harding.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Cox, Guilbert and all the anti-home
rule crowd will be put out of business
with the defeat of Hanna, Herrick and
Harding. The object of the voter
should be not only to provide for the
future, but to blot out the recent past
in Ohio politics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Foraker the Favorite.

The reports from the Republicai
campaign opening at Chillicothe are to
the effect that Senator Foraker was
the real attraction. His presence ere
ated the most enthusiasm; his speech
was the best and in many other ways
he was "it." Senator Hanna and Col.
Herrick occupied the rear seats on the
stage and didn't cut great deal Of
figure.-Hamilton Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
names assisting John H. Ciarke's SEN
atorial campaign. tF

1t is observed that those timid ones
who now profess to be afraid of too
much Johnson" are all Republicans.
And they have good reason to be
afraid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Hanna's street railway pays taxes
on about 10 per cent of it's value, while
the workman's home is taxed on &C
per cent basis. TAX both under the
same rule" says the Democratic plat
form. Let well enough alone" and
stand pat" says Hanna.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Two administrations of Governor
Nash in Columbus have brought out
numerous public scandals, from which
two administrations of Mayor Johnson
in Cleveland have been conspicuously
free. The inference does not need elab-
grafton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Urewsome Joke.

The reference in Col. HerricS'a
speech at Chillicothc to the economy
and efficiency with which state insti-
tutions have been conducted under this
Republican administration was one OF
the jokes of the day. = Youngstown
Vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Under the Cox code the governor
supersedes the people of each munich
pality in the state in matters pertain
ing to exclusively local government
and of no concern to the state. At the
November election all the people will
have chance to resent this iniquity
for the first time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Chief Mourners.

The municipal code is demonstrate
ed failure. 1t is piece of crazy pate .
work, subversive of home rule, ex.
travagant in operation in operation
and unsatisfactory in results. SENATOR
Harding and Wade Ellis will be its
only mourners when it is repealed
Bucyrus Forum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Hanna's Handicap.

You can hardly realize now that
President Roosevelt was Endorsed for
reelection by the Republican state con-
vention of Ohio. Should Mr.. Hanna
achieve his hopes this year, there vii,
be revised Endorsement next.--Fos-
toria Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Uncle Marks Troubles.

With the Panama route for the canal
needing attention and ship subsidy in
a bad way while the political situa-
ton in Ohio is to equal our George
B. Cox, monarch Of Hanna is having
troubles of his own.-Youngstown Vim
dicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

A. 7. Dennis, the Democratic candi-
date for sheriff, is making votes by
the straightforward manner in which
he is conducting his campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
News and Comment
One Year q Fugitive.

Hanna says he has always lived ~
Ohio Always except one year when
he was lodging the Ohio penitentiary
for buying up Republican legislature.
ST. Clairsville Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

One thing sure the name of the DEM
ocratic candidate for sheriff will be the
same whether he is elected or defeated
Dennis. s.-Massillon Cleaner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

The campaign in Stark county has
SO far been Of the curbstone variety.
An invasion of the political stars may
be expected shortly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
Put Payne on the Stump.

The Republicans should put Secre-
tary Payne on the stump in Ohio. He
could tell about the postoffice scandals
and how Perry Heath escaped indict'
Signal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Senator Hanna understands that ht
would be out of joint in joint de-
bate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Why not arrange a debate between
D. M. Parry and Sam Parks? /
might enliven the Ohio campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Buyers of stocks and bonds are be
ginning shy at the sight of water.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

There are no Rathbones nor myster-
ious individuals sailing under false
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06

Semi Weekly Per year by mail. .s1.oo
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-06
STARK co. DEMOCRAT
(Issued Tuesday and Friday)

ESTABLISHED ............ 1893
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

that period the change viii be more
radical
A special committee OF three on rit.
ual was appointed, one a literary man,
one a religious man. and another ia
milar with the practical work OF the
lodge. and the three were authorized
10 obtain the services OF a playwright
II was voted 10 give the committee
$500. and should the proifered ritual be
satisfactory, an additional $500 win be
paid.
Since the supreme master workman
receives no stipulated compensation for
bis services 70 was moved that salary
Of 81 900 be given him.
An attempt TO make the supreme
lodge hold a biennial gathering was de-
feated by vote Of 439 70 1889,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

nouncd that II had ben unable to come
to an agreement and the entire ques-
ton of readjustment was thrown on the
iioor OF the convention, the members
and delegates presenting their Individ-
ual plans,
At Ri5 this Saturday morning. the
convention adopted thellowa plan for a
readiustment Of rates. This provides
for a gradual increase ranging from 50
per cent TO lOO per cent The vote was
2iJb TO 56
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
REpUDIATED BY
Mr.. CLEVELAND
Alleged Interview on Fourth Can
dldacy Mlsrepresented
WAS ASTONISHED TO SEE IT
Statements Attributed 20 Him lie
Could Not Have Made 10 a sirsn.
ger what the Reporter says

princeton, N. j., June l9--Grover
Cleveland, on being shown the alleged
interview represented by MIR Bailey Of
the Galveston News, made the following
statement to the Associated Press cor
respondent today:
II am very much astonshed to see
such an outcome by one who only
gained friendly access to me by reason
Of his being the representative OF a
paper formerly conducted and owned by
my deceased friend, Col. Belo, and now
conducted by his SON.
81 do not know whether Bailey In.
tended It or not, but he has given a
very erroneous impression OF what oc-
Cured between us.
III | had dreamed that he would at
tempt TO construct an important inter-
view dealing with important subjects,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
FoRT ONTARIO.


Oswego, ~ Y, June 20,--The recent
visit Of secy. of War Root TO this city
and the subsequent announcement Of
plans for the rebuilding Of historic
Fort ontario and It's conversion into a
battalion post, have been the subject
or unfayorabe comment By the Cana
dian press.
"The American government has de-
cided to spend S2lO,O00 on the prellm-
mary construction OF a fort at Oswego,'
says an Ottawa paper THAT fort
can only have one obiect--the protecs
ton Of the harbor IN case OF war with
Canada and the providing Of a strong
hold from which vessels OF war can
issue to prey upon Canadian lake COM
merCe and cities
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Boston sinking to Sea Level.

Boston, June 90 According TO for
mer member Of the Metropolitan Water
board Boston and the surrounding ter
rtory are slowly sinking down to the
sea level. The statement is made in re-
port on the Charles river dam. The
subsistence Is estimated TO be at the rate
Of about one foot IN a hundred years.
The present plane used as base by
Boston engineers has sunk 10 SO feet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
A. o. U. W. schedule Of Rates.

st. Paul, MINI, June 2O--The su-
preme lodge A. O, u W., has framed
a new schedule OF rates, and after 1t
has been passed upon by the committee
on laws, It will come up before the
supreme lodge for action. Between
the ages Of is and "a years the pres
ent rates hold in force, with pro-
portionate increase up to 3d. but after
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Imported Fancy Mohair Wolfe.
$500 quality for $3.50.

16 inch imported yoiles or twine
cloths, made from the finest Mohair
yarns. We have them in royal, ma
W. brown, slate, light gray, castor,
tan, reseda, black and cream. These
are one Of the best bargains We are
offering at.... .....HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Black Dress Goods Hall Price.

8 styles Of imported Silk and Wool
French Noilcs, $500 for $1.5O..
80. ..... .,....HALF PRICE.
G pieces Of imported fancy black
lace stripe mohair and wool Grena-
dienes, $3.50 for 7jc, HALF PRICE
There are many other dress goods
that space will not permit us to men,
ton. ESPECIALLY ALL HIGH
CLASS IMPORTED DRESS PAT
TERMS AT HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
shipping LIauor Into Kansas.

Topeka, Kansas, June 20-Atty Gen.
Coleman has been asked for an opinion
as 10 the practise Of outside liquor deal
ers IN shipping liquor into Kansas.
The shippers are now trying TO work up
an express business whereby they can
sell liquor in any quantity through am
agent II Is claimed that by this meth
cd there VIII be no violation Of the pro-
hibtOry law. The courts VIII soon be
called on 10 settle that question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Textile strike Nearly Ended.

Lowell, Mass, June 2O-The great
textile strike which began here three
months ago Is thought TO be nearing the
end. The leaders OF the striking tex
tile workers admit a letter containing
Il proposal for q conference With a view
10 bringing about a settlement has been
sent to the mill agents Meetings OF
every union win be called before sun
day to take action upon the question OF
returning TO work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

World died today, He was about ~
years Of age and leaves widow, three
sons and two daughters. He had been
in III health for about two years,
Mr.. Van Benthuysen Joined the World
force In 1896 He was born near liloom-
field, la.. where he first entered the
newspaper business.
Later he was employed by the LeaV'
enworth (Kan) Times, and in 1923 went
to Chicago ON the Tribune he adj
vanced rapidly from a reporter to chief
telegraph editor, then TO night editor
and i'm 1890 was appointed managing ed
itor, which post he held until he came
to the world,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
MOhair Checks.
0bc quality for 80 f.2c.

10 pieces 3S inch Mohair Checks,
also 81 inch mercerized Checks in
Black and White and blue and white
in small and medium size.
These are washable and make desir-
able summer suits at HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
COlored Louisines.
SI,00 value for T5c.

These fine Dress Silks are to be
lowered to a point that will sell
them as We have too many for this
season Of the year. 20 inches wide,
in all shades Nothing better for
service or style. Good investment
TO buy now and lay aside for fall use.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

Would quickly leave you II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pllls. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and build up
your health only % cents. money back
If not cured, Sold by u, G, NJ ]. Drug
Store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Cardinal Vaughn Dead.

London, June 2o.--The Very Rev.
Herbert Vaughan, cardinal and arch
bishop Of Westminster died at mid
night.
Cardinal Vaughan was born April 10.
1882. He became archbishop of West
minister IN 1892 He had been III more
than three months. Late in March Ii
was thought he could not survive more
than few days
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Crepe de Chine.
$500 value for zoe.

The best % inch all silk Crepe de
Chcne in all the desirable shades, for
street and evening gowns, for this
sale only at these prices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Satin Stripe ChaIIies.
S1,00 quality for soc.

Is pieces Of the choicest designs
imported French Challies, with satin
stripes; these are in pink, cardinal,
navy, brown, white, black, reseda
and light blue grounds for waists,
dresses and house gowns, at.....
49,. &. E. ,.....,HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Mixed Wool Suitings.
ahr nnnIiiv for 90 1.0c.

Is pieces of these new Wool Mix
lures in all the desirable colors, such
as Browns, Grays, Blues, Reds, Black
and Castor. just the thing for outing
Skirts or Dresses at. HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Pin Stripe Tafietas.
zoe values for soc.

10 inch fine Pin Stripe Tafeta
Silks. Strictly all silk, One of
the seasons most desirable Shirt
Waistmaterial, Several shades to Sc
lect from.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Imported Silk & Wool EoIienne.
$3.50 quality for SIZE.

AZ inch silk and wool thin, soft,
crepey goods that make those cling
ing gowns so much used now in
pink, gray, navy, tan, castor and
black at. 80. HALF PRICE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Harvest Hands Needed In Kansas,

Topeka, Kansas June sO.-R. b.
Gerow, director OF the state Free En-
ployment Bureau. has received final es-
Inmates as TO the number OF outside
harvest hands to be needed this year.
The total number foot uD TO 27,l00
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Imported MOhair Minstrels.
$500 quality for SI.25.

AZ inch solid colored, pure Mohair,
imported, crisp, brilliant Mistrel
cloths in navy, pink, black, gray, tan;
these are extremely stylish and light
weight at. ,......., HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Plttsburg Councilman Arrested.

Scranton, Pa June l9.-W. b. Evans
select councilman of the Fourth ward
was arrested tonight on a charge Of SO
letting brides from street railway pro
moters' Seven other councimen are &c
cused.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

New York, June 2O-An expert who
was sent by the government to investl-
gate the bubonlc plague at Iquique, re-
ports, says a Herald dispatch from
Valparaiso Chile, that there were only
a few Isolated cases. and that the dan
ger already IL passed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Black & White Shepherd Checks
S1.25 quality for OF I.2,

These three sizes in checks, small,
medium and large, are 43 inches
vide, strictly all wool and very styl-
ish for shirt waist suits, at.......
...,, ..... ...HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
JamaIoa Wnnts a Tnrln.

Kingston, Jamaica, June t9--PublIc
meetings Of commercial men held here
today passed resolution in favor Of
Colonial secy. Chamberain's proposals
tor preferential tariffs within the Brit
ish empire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Gable ON Midway island.

Honolulu, June 20, (via Pacific cable)
The steamer Hanalei has returned
from Midway Island, to which place she
carried building materials and supplies
for the people who will be connected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

below the mean low water and throws
out all survey circulars for the state
Various landmarks along Massachu-
setts Bay have sunk from one 10 two
feet IN 90 years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
BunaIo Power. Honse Destroyed.

Bu0alo. N. Y, June l9-The Wash
ington Power companys building. ad-
Joining the Lyceum theater. was de-
stroyed by fire tonight Loss, $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
MOhair Stripes.
7bc. quality for 81 t.2c.

a pieces 40 inch Navy and White
and Black and White stripe Mo-
hairs, very stylish and serviceable,
IT.. ............. HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Etemine Melanses.
S1.OO quality for zoe,

G choice mixtures Of tan, gray, ma
Wy, green, black and castor These
are lG inches wide and all wool and
very dressy at....,HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Black Tafieta Silk.
Sl.50 value for O5c.

8 pieces Of a very fine ~ inch pure
dye Black silk 1'afreta, guaranteed
viii be sold in this sale at this big
sacrifice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20
Striped MOhair Novelties,
St75 quality for 81 f-2c.

3 pieces of imported Mohair, hem
stitch white and black and black and
white stripes at., HALF PRICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-20

/ out OF what was said on the occasion
VI his visit, | would certainly have in
sisted according TO my habit, upon II
being then and there reduced TO writing
and submitted 10 me. Instead OF gain
Ing the least intlmatlon Of such an In
tentlon ON his part, his first words We're
that he knew an ex-presdent was not
q person to be interviewed, and he left
me without the least hint that ] had
been interviewed for publication,
"All l care 70 add Is that the sub
stance Of the interview as published Is
IN some respects grossly inaccurate.
There are statements in II attributed to
me that certainly would not have
made 10 a person no nearer to me and
no more In my confidence than MI
Bailey"