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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

N0RRISTOWN. Pa. Jan. 25.-Ward.
en- Abraham Gotwals and Night
Waterman Samuel Beckwith of the
Montgomery county Jail were murder
ously assaulted last night by two pris-
oners who made a desperate attempt
TO escape, but failed. Beckwith was
80 badly battered that he had to be
taken to the Charity hospital. He re-
ceiyed eight or ten severe scalp
wounds. At first it was thought that
his skull was fractured. The warden
has half a dozen wounds ON the head
none of them being serious. The pris-
oners who made the assault are Fred
Bond and George CORVALLIS, both said
to be from New York. They were
awaiting trial at the March term OF
court on the charge of larceny.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
Estate of II. NJ. Harris.

Notice of Settlement and Application for Distri.
button.
STATE OF VERMONT. I At = session
~ District of Bennington SIS. OF the Probate
Court, holden at the Probate ONCE, in Bennng.
ton, in said District, on the nth day Of
January, A. ID. 1904.
Present. John V. Carney, Judge,
A r ChildS executor Of the estate Of
4 M. Harris, late of Bennington, in said
district, deceased, presents his admInistra-
ton account for examination and allowance
and makes application for a decree of dis
ulbuton and partition of the estate Of SAID
Whereupon, It is ordered by said Court thaS
said account and said application be referred 10
session thereof. to be held at the Probate Once
aforesaid, on the Goth day of Jan. A. d. 1901
for hearing and decision thereon: And Il ia
further ordered, that notice thereof be given
TO all parties interested, by publication Of the
same three weeks successfully In the BennInQ-
Ton Evening Banner "a newspaper published "a
Bennington, previous TO said time appointed iop
nearing, that they may appear at said time and
place. and show cause, II any they NAV have
why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made. ~
record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true record.
Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge
A true copy of the original record
9w3 Attest JOHN V, CARNEY. Jusiae.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

Rev John Reid Jr, of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream
Balm to me. / can emphasize his
statement, at is positive cure for
cstsrrh il used as directed Rev
Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
church, Helena, Mont.
After usirg Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks l believe myself cured Of cat
arrh. joseph Stewart, Grand Ave- .
Buffalo. n Y.
The balm does not irritate or cause
sueezing. Sold by all druggists at 80
cents or mailed by Ely Brothers, So
Warren street, New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News OF the Town ana village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
There will be meeting OF the Ply
steal Culture class of the Young Wom-
ans club this evening.
The extra meetings at the M. E.
church will be continued throughout
the week.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Breslin OF w at.
erford spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs ]. T. Watson.
Merritt Burnham, who has been con-
fined to the house the past week, re-
turned to his work Monday.
The BIB team is togo to South Ad-
ANS to play the All Adams team
Thursday night. They will play the
32nd team in Hoosick Falls Saturday
evening, February 6.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are
requested to attend the Card social,
given by Miriam lodge in the lodge
rooms tuesday evening
Miss Dorothy Norton left Saturday
afterl Don for months visit with her
uncle, Hon c. b. Darling, in Wash
ington.
A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs
Clarence Farnham of Washington
street.
Miss Fanny Fillmore, while on the
senior class sleighride Saturday even
ing, was hit in the eye by snow ball
and quite painfully hurt.
Mrs Arthur Clark has been confined
to the house for few days by illness.
Mrs j. F. Camp and son, and Miss
Dora Camp spent Sunday in Hoosick
Falls.
William Woodland is acting as night
Waterman at the Putnam shops on
North street.
Rev S. H. Archibald, we'll known
here, died Saturday at Springfield.
Twenty-eight of Master Ned Bridges
friends surprised him bv dropping in
upon him Saturday evening. Refresh
ments we're served and until twelve
the fun ragged fast and furious, and
all hands declared the party "roar-
ing success"
Miss Minnie Maher and Miss Kath-
crime Flatly and friends from Troy en-
joyed sleighride to Hoostck Falls,
where they called on several friends.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

TRONDJEM Norway, Jan. 25.-
The town of Aalesund has been prac-
tically destroyed by fire, but so far as
ascertainable there was no loss Of life.
The flames started at 2:30 a. IN. and
owing to a high wind spread with
alarming rapidity, quickly enveloping
the church. schoolhouse, shops and
three-Quarters of the town. The latest
news received says the remaining
buildings are on fire. The telegraph
office has been destroyed, and commu-
nicatiOn with Aalesund is interrupted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
TAX SALE.

The non.resident prOprietOrs OF the town of
WoOdfOrd. in the County of Bennington, are
hereby nOtife that the taxes assessed by said
town within the year next proceeding this
date. remain either In whole or IN part unpaid,
on the following described lands in said town,
to wit
bert II. Harmon and described as follows
Beginning at the Southwest corner of a
seyenty-tive acre lot, d. Gore bought OF Doc
little March tst 1892; thei ce North ~ IA
degrees East 81 DDS 70 stake and stones ;
thence West Mt about right angles ten rods;
thence North T. Ia degrees East LOG rods and
p links to the Northwest corner OF a fifty acre
lot conveyed by A. Booth TO Gore; thence
East IL l degrees s, nth 12s rods TO yellow
birch tree; thence North II "a degrees East %
rods and 4 links thence East II IA degrees
s nth on the South line of the lands OF Frank
Cormack i27 rods to the Northwest corner OF
the "RennsSlear Lot SO called: thence -outh
10 degrees West on the west line of the Rem
nssear Lot 800 rods thence East degrees
South 40 rods. thence North degrees East
ll3 DIS on the east line of the Burgess Lot,
so called; to the Northeast corner OF said lot:
thence West on the north line OF the Burgess
lot 2l5 rods To the place OF beginning; con-
tanning SO2 81 acres OF land, more or less.
Also one other piece or parcel of land,
formerly belonging to SiiaS Mason, and sup
dosed to now belong to the estate of Silas
Mason, and described as follOws:-I,Ot number
thirty-two In the Second Division of Lots con-
tanning one hundred and twenty acres Of land.
Also lot number % OF Second Division Of lots
cOntainir Z 100 acres of land.
Also lot number so of the Second Division
containing 100 acres Of land.
Also lot number 80 OF the Second Division OF
lots containing 40 acres of land.
Also lot number rs OF the Second Division
containing 100 acres OF land.
Containing In all six hundred acres OF land
and all being IN the Second Division Of lots as
said lots are divided in said town OF WOodford
and being in the Hamln District: and so much
of said lands will be sold at public auction, at
the hotel of James + Smith, In said town OF
WoOdfOrd, on the 10th day OF February next,
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon as shall be re-
quisite to discharge said taxes with costs I'M
less previously paid.
EDWARD ESTES.
Collector of Town Taxes.
Dated at Woodford, VI, this 10th day of
January, A. ID 1904
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. 25. - A
special from Orange says: THE house
OF c. L. Pierce. principal of the Orange
high school, has been damaged by fire.
Miss Christina Lewis, a teacher, who
boarded there, WAS carried from her
bedroom by G. e. Dixie, fireman She
had just awakened and was partly
overcome by smoke. Dixie wrapped a
quilt about her and carried her out
Principal Pierce was away from home,
being called TO Maine TO attend the fu-
neral Of his father. The property dam
age was about $1,000"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
Trap shootinE rourner.

NEW YORK, Jan. %. - Arrange
ments have been completed for the
holding Of Americas biggest trap
shooting tournament, the Grand Amer.
lean handicap at clay birds, at Indian
apolis during the week commencing
June 6. One thousand dollars will be
added to prizes, and the winner of the
main event will receive a trophy val
ued at $500, emblematic of the Grand
American handicap victory.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

CHUMBI, British India, Jan. %
Colonel YOunghusband, the commander
OF the British expedition to Tibet, has
had friendly interview with a general
from Lassa and a number Of lamas
who came out TO meet the British mis-
sion. The general offered favorable
terms for Colonel Younghusband to re-
tire and on his refusal indicated that
the British advance would be opposed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
safe blowers Got a $1,000 Haul.

DUBOIS, Pa, Jan. 25.-The large
store of X. B. Dick at Waston, a min
ing town near here, and the Delaney
postoftice, in the. same building, have
been robbed of goods and stamps to
the amount Of $500. The burglars
dynamited the postoffice safe, secured
$500 worth of stamps and carried
away from the store jewelry and mer-
chandise valued at 81 900.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
sound steamer Ashore.

NEWPORT, II. l., Jan. 10. - The
steamer LarchmoRt Of the Joy line,
bound from New York to Providence
with 200 passengers, went ashore in an
unusually thick fog ON a sand bar Off
Dyer island, near here She has been
foated without serious damage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Jack Munroe
and Tom Sharkey have decided to ac-
cept the offer Of the National Athletic
club at Philadelphia and will box there
before that organization next month.
The bout will be for six rounds and is
to take place between Feb. 10 and "a.
the date to be selected next week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

den. China
time in view Of the disturbed condition
Of the country TO which they are to be
sent and the growing American trade
there. They are also the first Ameri-
can representatives at their respective
posts.
Mukden is the largest city in Man.
churia and is the capital of the prov.
ince of Laotong. 1t is walled city
and the ancient seat of the present
Mantchoo dynasty Of the empire.
Dalny is the new Russian port in
Manchuria, and Antung is a seaport
town Of the same province.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
Mrr. Doc Chorn.ki Rohhed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.--Joe Choynski
has arrived, accompanied by his wife.
Soon after leaving the Illinois Central
station man grabbed Mrs ChoynskPs
satchel, containing $3.50, which the
pugilist was carrying, and ran away.
Choynski reported the robbery to the
Dolirp
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
Fought Their Way Through Rebels

SWAKOPMUND, German Southwest
Africa, Jan. 25.-Iieutenant Zuelow's
force of 100 men, which, as announced
Jan. 10, appeared to be in dangerous
position near Waldau, has fought its
way through the rebels besieging Okla
handja and has Joined the garrison
which occupies strong position.
About twenty-five miles of the rail-
road are reported to have been de-
atrnYed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico Jan 25.-
News received here from a good au-
thority in Santo Domingo says the en-
tire force under General Jiminez, the
revolutionary leader is being steadily
driven from Dominican territory to-
ward the Haitian border.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
DaIse OF AnhnIt Dend.

DESSAU, Germany. Jan 25.--Fried-
rich duke OF Anhalt, is dead at Cas-
tie Ballenstedt He suffered an apo
plectic stroke He was born in 1881.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

Blunders are sometimes very expeu-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of mistake, hut you'll never be
wrong if you take DR. Kings New Life
Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness, headache
liver and bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. 25c, at Gibson
drug store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.
Il Estate Of CHARIFS K NSLFy

" Estate Of CHARLES X NSLFY.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of BEN
ningtOn, COMMISSIONERS TO 'eeeive exam
Inc and adiustall claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate of Chas Kihsley late
OF Bennington in said District, deceased and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes atore-
said, at the County Clerks Otnce Bennlng-
ton, Vt, on the 5th day of
February aud Sth day of July next from
O'Clock p. m. until O'Clock p. m. and that
six months from the 9th day of January,
A, ID 1904, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors TO present their claims TO us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, vt, this 18th day of
January, A ID. 1904.
HARRY T. CUSHAIAN.
WILLIAM r. DALEY.
oLw3 Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
rew Open standard OIL safe

ELMIRA, n. Y, Jan. 25.-Robbers en-
tered the office of the Standard Oil
company in this city and blew up the
safe. 1t is the practice of Superin-
tendent Shoemaker to bank at noon
each day, and there was only about $40
secured
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
NgW coNsULs IN cHlNA.
The United states Representatives ~
Mukden, DRlRy and Antung.

AA~NSAg 0AAAAS anu AnAuMRs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The senate
in executive session has confirmed the
following nominations:
Fleming ID. Cheshire of New York,
consul general at Mukden, China; Ed.
win V. Morgan of New York, consul at
Dalny, China, and James W. David.
son Of Minnesota, consul at Antung.
China.
The appointments of Messrs Chesh.
ire, Morgan and Davidson are consid.
cred of great Importance at the present
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.--Charles f.
Murphy, leader OF Tammany Hail. has
gone to Mount Clemens, Mich, for
ten days rest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. %. IS. W.
Street & Co.'S Port Royal won the Cot
ton Selling stakes, one mile. on the
track here. Time, 40 3-5.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
Call or send postal
Prof. John Campbell, P sss shsE ST.
COMMISSIONERS NOTCH.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" Estate Of ZHNOBIA BRIGHAM
The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Non. Probate Court for the district of BEN
ningtnn, COMMISSIONERS. to receive exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands of an
persons aga INST the estate of Zenobia Brigham
late of Bennington, In said district deceased
nd all claims exhibited in offset thereto here
by give notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid at the ONCE OF Barber and } airing
ON the 2nd day OF July next from o'clock
p. m. until o'clock p. m. each Of said days
and that six months from the 4th day Of
January, A. D., 1904, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present theli
claims for examination and allowance.
Dated at bennington this 4th day of January,
A. ID. 1904.
COLLINS NJ. GRAVES, lC-,-,-
EDWARD II. HOLDEN. COMMISSIONER
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-25
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

~ Esta'e of HARRIET CLIFFORD
The undersigned, having been appointed by ths.
bon. Probate court for the District Of Bennin9ton
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adiustalii
claims and demands OF alpersons against the estate
Of Harriet Clifford, late OF Bennington, in said.
district. deceased, and all claims exhibited IN
offset thereto, hereby give notice that we viii meet
Tor the purposes aforesaid, AZ the
County Clerks Ofica. Bennington, VT. on The
Sh day OF February and sth day OF July next,
nom z o'clork p. m. until O'Clock d. M
from the 10th day OF jan. A. d., 1904. is me
time limited by said court for said creditors To
present their claims to us for examination and al
lowAnCe NM "a
Dated at Bennington, this Goth dav of
January, A. D. 1904. VI
HARRY T CUSHMAN,
WILLIAM r. DALEY.
o-"' Commissioners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
vERGENNEs STATION.

Edmond Ring and wife visited at
James Snyder's in Smyrna Tuesday.
Norman Church returned last week
from Grand Rapids.
Elder Merrill will deliver his fare
we'll sermon here Aug. 30.
Chris. Blosser has been having his
porches and house newly shingled.
Carpenters are at work this week
on the Vandenbrock house.
Mrs. Chas. Wilson leaves this week
for visit with her people in Mecosta
Mrs. d. Garfield of near Fallasburg
visited here Sunday.
Edith Covert of Grand Rapids Wis
tied relatives her the past week.
Ray Ford has fine croquet ground
and he and his friends play by lamp
and moon light.
G. r. Porter and wife visited will
friends in Lowell Saturday.
Pat Raglan got kicked by horse
last week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
NO CAUSE FOR WORRY.

Youngster Had Learned Sunday
School Lesson Almost Too We'll.
Speaking Of taking things literal
ly," said Principal w. L. Felter, re
minds me Of the prank Of 4-yer-old
neighbor OF mine. The boy had EVIL
IDENTIFY absorbed a Sunday school les
son completely. The family lives In
a four-story house with a mansard
roof and dormer windows. From the
stills of these windows. across the face
of the house, at the base Of the man
sard, runs a narrow ledge of foot or
90. On hearing a scuffling noise
above her one day the mother looked
out and saw her young hopeful walk
Ing along the ledge. Almost frantic,
she hurried to the top story as the
boy stepped unconcernedly in at the
last window. Harold she cried. you
naughty boy, do you mean to drive me
crazy?'
"'Now, mamma replied the too
well taught youngster, you mustn't
worry. The Lord Is looking sftAr
me-. brooklyn Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
CANNoNsBURG.

The ice cream social held at the M.
E. parsonage Aug. IL was success.
The lawn was beautifully illuminated
with Japanese lanterns and the even
ing was perfect for serving and eat
ing cream; SO was realized.
Mrs. III. G. Chamberlin and daugh-
ter of Lamont was the guest of her
brother, G. S. Judson last week.
Mrs. Charlie Haines visited her
relatives at Fallasburg last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray at
tended the picnic at Ada Thursday
and visited relatives in Grand Rap
ids, returning home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington, with
other parties camped at Bostwick
Lake few days last week.
Rev. w. w. Long and Carl Hart
we'll were in Grand Rapids Thursday.
Miss Winnie Patrick has been
spending two weeks in Grand Rap
ids and enjoying the lake breezes.
Harry Hartwell and sisters, Misses
Winnie and Maud, accompanied by
other young friends camped at Green
Lake last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lampman and
daughter and Mrs. Chase of Lowell
were recent guests of Mrs. Bert
Hartwell.
Miss Chapman, daughter of Sheriff
Chapman, recently visited the Misses
Jessie and Maud Hartwell.
Mrs. Chas. Hartwell visited in
Oakfeld last week.
A. number of teachers in this vi
cinity took the August examination
at Grand Rapids.
Miss Yoast of Algoma was recent
ly the guest of Ella and Eveah Cav
anaugh.
Mr.. and Msr Jas. Howard and
family attended the reunion of rela
tives held at the home of Mrs. Johr
Rodgers in Grattan Aug. 18th ant
report most enjoyable time.
Jas. Bookey and wife visited Cascade
Springs last Monday and Tuesday
visited relatives in Grattan.
Dorus Church and wife of Altol
spent Sunday with her brother, w
]. Harrington.
There will be Quarterly meeting a
the M. E. church next Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour. The Presid
ing Elder will be present.
Miss Edna Inwood will spend
few weeks in Cascade and Gran,
Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
BARTONvILLE.

G. K. Totten and wife OF Beldlng
visited friends here last week.
Several from this place attended
the party at Chas. Dumon's Monday.
Walter White and family spent
Wednesday in Lowell.
Miss Mary Kuhn of Miriam visited
Agnes Krupp last week.
Miss Mary Braden of Grand Rapids
returned home after a weeks visit
with Lucy Richmond.
The Bartonville school house is re-
ceiving a coat OF paint and new
wood shed being built.
Work has commenced on the ditch
west of Sam Davis.
M. j. Richmond and wife are visit
ing relatives in Oakfield.
Miss Alta Warner spent Saturday
night at Fred Richmond's.
Fred Ireland of Bedding and Mr.
Bontelle of Chicago were in this place
Monday in the interest of the New
Royal" sewing machine company.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
DOOR OF VARIOUS RACES.
Marked Difference Between the Oc-
cidental and Oriental.

Marked Difference Between the oc-
cidental and Oriental.
Able Hue tells in his account OF his
travels in China that when he had so
completely mastered the Chinese lam
guage, and so transformed his per-
sonal appearance that he passed for a
native of the country, he could not de-
ceive the dogs, which detected him
by their sense Of smell and invariably
barked at him as he passed by. He
further states that the musky odor
which may be observed In articles i'm
ported from China pervades the whole
country and is one of the distinctive
marks OF the Chinese race. A Jap
anese doctor OF medicine returns the
compliment on the behalf of the ori.
entail by declaring that the occidental
races have an odor which Is not agree
able to the Asiatics, though in pro
cess OF time they get 30 accustomed
70 It that they do not notice 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
Increase In Use Of Telephones.

The state of Maine received In
taxes last year from one telephone
company alone s19,7o4.67. This is a
state tax, which is levied on the
amount Of business transacted. Five
years ago the same company paid
only sS.42S.24, showing an increase OF
over $1,000, and indicating how
enormously the business has in
creased. In the province OF New
brunswick the provincial treasury re
ceived last year only $4Ss.SS from tele
phone companies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-08-25
FOUGHT Aualnst Napoleon.

There is living at Tifiisky Listok q
Russian aged 1872 years. who fought In
many battles against Napoleon |. An
s-Nicholjewitch Schmidt was born
in the year 1882. at Scaulsn. in the
government of Kowno. and entered
the army when IA years Of age. He 10
In possession of numerous orders, and
also gold medal for saving life. In
1853 he was ordered to escort poll.
tical offender to Siberia. The prisoner
escaped, and Andreas was In conse
quence banished to Siberia himself
where he remained for ten years. In
1868 he was pardoned by Alexander
II, and returned to his home. He has
still his sight and hearing and car
walk without assistance.
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Girl. Carefully chaperoned.

The etiquette Of Holland is exceed
ingly strict In all classes. The young
girl is most carefully chaperoned, and
she never goes anywhere. even b
church, unless accompanied by her
parents, some male relative, or other
equally trusty attendant. At dance
the parents sic round the walls slipping
their coffee or wine. and the young
men must make the best of their
chances in the opportunities afforded
by the dance, for when II pleases the
guardians TO depart there is no nelp
for II, but the girls must go. too. An
unmarried girl always takes the right
arm of her escort, while the matron
takes the left, perhaps because 1t is
nearer the heart.