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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
THE COUNT IS IN THE CITY.
Frank Villa Comes From Seattle to
Take in the Fair.

Frank Villa. commonly known as
The Count" is in the city from Seat
tie visiting with his parents and Incl
dentally watching the ponies go around
the track. Mr.. Villa is we'll known in
Walla Walla, having been reared in
this city. He is a graduate of Whit
man college and for years was one Of
the star players in the football and
baseball teams.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
japanese Advance Is Checked,

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 15.-A dis
patch dated at Mukden at 6 o'clock
this morning states that kurOpatkin
checked the Japanese advance yester
day at Shanki river and that although
the Russians have fallen back 20 miles
there has been no rOut. KurOpatkin
is holding the line along the north
bank of the Shake extending from
west of the railway, eastward to Ben
1t is understood that Ku
ropatkin has designated first Sakaroff
and then General Bilderling to sue
ceed him in the event of his being dis
abed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
BujIdinu Industries Day.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. 15.-One of the
largest and most imposing demonstra-
tions yet held on the worlds fair
grounds was today's celebration Of
of the day was a mammoth parade
which included in part the officers and
masOns, bricklayers, carpenters, plas-
terers, plumbers, painters, timers, cleo
other organized crafts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Hair Pulled, Kills Barber.

was using a pair of dull clippers, Chas.
Alexander. a barber, was killed by
was cutting. When Thomas complained
that the clippers were pulling his hair
instead of cutting it, the barber struck
Thomas. Thomas got possession of
the clippers and slashed his antago-
nists throat.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
WEDDING BELLS.
Oliver c. PIacquet and Miss Myrtle
Johnson

At the residence of the brides par
ents near Bergman Wednesday eve
ming Rev. CObleigh united in marriage
Oliver {. PlaCQuet and Miss Myrtle
Johnson.
Mr. Placquet is promising young
man of the Bergman neighbOrhOod
ana the son Of one of the county's most
respected citizens. Charles Placquet.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Johnson, old and re-
spected citizens OF the Prescott coun-
try, ana a very charming young lady.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
CRIMINAL CASES FOR TRIAL.
Regular Jury Term of Superior Court
Be Held Next Week.

The regular jury term of the super
ior court will be commenced by Judge
Rrents Monday morning at 8 o'clock
The docket contains several criminal
cases and it is thought that it will re-
quire the greater portion of two weeks
to try all the cases.
The most important case and the
one that will attract the most atten-
ton will be the one against w. G,
Fagalde and Nancy F'agalde, who are
accused of robbing the store of W. q.
Alice on Elm street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
WANT THE CHILDREN.
Reyburn Children to Have Names
Changed by the Court.

John II. Edwards and Belle Edwards
his wife have begun proceedings for
the adoption of Earl Reyburn and Ell
don Reyburn, and years old re-
spectiyely. Mrs. Edwards is the
mother of the children she having been
divorced from Asa Reyburn on febru-
ary 20. 1901, and awarded the custody
of the children. She has always cared
for them and she and her husband now
desire to adopt them permanently ana
change their names to Earl Edwards
and EldOn Edwards
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Iowa Town Would Bar Them.

SIGOURNEY, Iowa, Oct 15.-Trav-
cling men have no place in the hearts
of Stsourney people, 1or the council
has passed an ordinance preventing all
livery. The mayor has construed the
ordinance according to the letter of
salesman, who was fined 81, refused to
pay and will test the ordinance in the
courts. Residents are divided over the
question cot repeal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
SOLD GOVERNMENT BROOMS.
A Neqro Soldier Seeks to Earn a Dis
honest Penny.

A negro soldier by the name of
Carlson took a lot of new brOomS and
lamp chimneys from the government
stores at Fort Walla Walla and yes
terday was trying to dispose OF the
same in town when he was taken up
by the police. He was turned over 10
the officers at the fort and is now try
ing to get out of it by claiming that
he thought the brooms had been dis
carded and were good for nothing. He
is being backed up in his claim by his
fellow soldiers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
TAC0MA'S MAYOR HERE.
Mayor Wright Is the Guest Of Judge
j. j. Huffman.

Mayor George P. Wright Of Tacoma
and his wife are the guests of Judge
J. j. Huffman of this city. They came
over yesterday and will leave this eve
ming for Dayton where they will visit
until Tuesday, when they return home
Mr.. Wright is an old citizen Of Walla
Walla and Columbia counties, having
lived 10 years in Dayton. He and
Judge Huffman taught school together
for several years in Columbia county.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
new BREWING COMPANY ORGANIZED.
StahIs Large Plant Now in Hands of
Corporation.

By a deal that was COnSummat ted
yesterday the brewing plant of Mrs.
Catherine Stahl will soon pass into the
hands of corporation, with capital
stock of 100000. Yesterday the ar
ticles of Incorporation of the Stahl
Brewing company We're filed in the
county auditors office. The trustees
of the new concern are Catherine
Stahl. Oscar Hamisch. Adolph
Schwarz, Waldemar StOckder and A..
l.. LOrenZen, all of this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15

Kid George and Mike keeney went
our fast and furious rounds as a pre-
iminary. the honors being about even
IT the end of the last round
AS usual the battle royal between
he colored soldiers from Fort Walla
Walla was a laughable contest and put
the crowd in a good humor for the
main event of the entertainment.
Robertson has been matched to fight
Curley Carr at the same place some
time during the month. the exact date
not having been decided.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
CHARITY BALL NEXT MONTH.
Ladies' Relief Society Arranging for
Annual Event.

The Ladies' Relief society of Walla
Walla has decided to hold the annual
charity ball in November. The exact
date has not yet been chosen, but 1t
will be announced within a few days
The ladies expect to make the ball this
year the most elaborate affair of the
kind ever given in Walla Walla. Com
mittees will be appointed by the presi-
dent to handle the ball.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
RooseveIts to Attend Knox Weddino.

WASH1NGTON, oct 15.-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by
Secretary Loeb and two secret service
men, left this morning on the Penn
sylvania for Valley Force to attend
the wedding of Senator Knoxs daugh-
ter this afternoon. They will return to
Washington tonight.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Russians Capture Tumin Pass.

MUKDEN, Oct. '15.-One of the
Russian eastern columns overcome a
desperate resistance by the Japanese
and captured Tumin pass, which opens
direct road to the right flank of the
Japanese main positions at the Yen
tai mines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
COLLEGE PLACE NEWS.

Tbe Uuion Sunday school viii meet
st 2.G0 o'clock p. m. in the public
school building At the close of Sunday
school a short preaching service will
h. held. All are cordially invited to
.--.rd Lnth Of these services.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Schooner Edward Lost.

PROVINCETOWN, Oct. 15.-The
schooner Elwood Burton was wrecked
On tn eOuter bar last night. Captain
Williams and three officers We're lost.
Three members of the crew drifted
ashore on the Wreckage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Son Of New York City Post
master Is Caught.
POST OFFICE CASHIER ALSO MT
Two Hundred Men Who Were I'm.
ported for Illegal Voting Have
Been Located.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Warrants for
the arrest on the charge of cOlonizing
for election were issued today for
Richard VancOtt, son of Postmaster
Vancott and Bankson McAveri cashier
of the pOstOffice. Attorney Cunen de-
clares that he has located 200 men
brought into the city by the two re-
publican leaders for the purpose Of
illegal voting.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
= = . = q = y y y
ALL SHOULD REGISTER.

= Democrats and all commission =
y supporters must register before =
y ) o'clock p. m. Tuesday OF next =
= week October 49,. If name is .
y not on the rolls by that hour you =
y will lose your right to vote Hurry =
y up and avoid the rush OF the 'ast =
y day, October 18. next.
l. = = = = y = y y = = y =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Davis West Viroinia Tour.

WILDWOOD, w. Va, Oct. 15.-
Henry Gassoway Davis spoke at Rip
ley this morning, joining Senator
Bailey at Mount Pleasant. Tonight
will be spent at Huntington.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Gorgiana Bishop Golf Champion

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-The
womens national golf tournament
championship was won by Miss Georg-
lana Bishop of the Brooklyn Country
club, who defeated Mrs. E. F. Sanford
five up, three to go.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Worlds Fair Is Solvent.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 15.-The worlds
fair today made it's regular fortnightly
payment of 100000 on the government
loan of $4.6OO,OOO. This is the seventh
payment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
ATTEMPT to Blow Up Hotel.

NKEESPORT, Pa, Oct. 15.-An at
tempt was made at o'clock this
morning To blow up with dynamite the
G.asqart ho-eI At Glassport. which
has breu h3rboring non union men.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15

TOXIC. Oct. 15.-Fighting continues
but the Russians are retiring. kurOp-
atkn has evidently been crushlngiy
defeated. Oyama estimates the Rus
sian casualties at 10000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Loss Of japanese Officers.

TOXIC, Oct. 15.-General Oku re-
ports four officers killed, 81 wounded
and two missing for the engagements
of October 10. II and r.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Ex-Governor Cornell Dead,

ITHACA, n. Y, Oct. 15.-Former
Governor Alfonso 3. Cornell died at
11:3O this morning after a lingering
illness of more than a month.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
letson Ballet Loses Minino Stock

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 15.-Letson
Balliet's stock in the White Swan Min
ing company was today bought in by
the company for delinquent assess
mentS for $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Killed at TARGET Practice,

WINTHROP, Mass. Oct. 15.-Three
men were killed and five were injured
this morning by bursting gun during
target practice.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Arrested for Forging Vouchers.

MANILA, Oct. l5.-Major Caring
ton has been arrested charged with
the Justification of vouchers on the
civil government to the amount OF
$500.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Final Battle at TieIinq.

NEWCHWANG, Oct. 15.-JapaneSe
officers here say that there is no doubt
that Oyama will soon occupy Mukden
and continue his advance to Telling,
where the final battle of the years
campaign is expected to be concluded
before the end of the month and be-
fore both sides enter into winter quar-
terS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
Lady Curzon No Better.

LONDON. oct 15.-Lady CurZon
passed a fair night. This morning her
condition is UnimpTOved.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
KUR0PATKIN BADLY DEFEATED
OYAMA GAINS A GREAT VICTORY
The Russians Will Probably Abandon Muden and Retire Teg Where the Last
Battle Of the Season will Be FThe Russian Causales the
Five Days Fighting will Reach Thirty Thousand.

began a bombardment of Port Arthur
Wednesday which is still continuing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15

Ihe building was partially wrecked.
but the occupants escaped injury 1t
Is believed the attempt was made by
former employees of the glass plant.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15
kuropatkn Reported to Be Wounded.

KuropatkIn Reported to Be Wounded.
ROME, Oct. ia report from
Toxic states that Kuropatkin has been
wounded. The Italian Militaire has a
dispatch from Mukden stating that the
garrison there is departing for Harbin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15

Japs Bombarding Port Arthur.
CHEFOO, Oct. 15.-The Japanese
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-15

Football Games Today.
Yale, Il: Syracuse. 9.
Amherse. II: Columbia. 0.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20
rHn NEW FREkcl4 REMEDY.
THERAPION. N. M, p sssisss, :

snsy. used IN the Continental Hospitals BY Rtcoss
&aaan. Johsrt, vsipeau, and others. combines Al
- dssaderstA 20 be sought In Q medicine Of ths
ksnd. and SURPRISES Everything hitherto employee
FhERAPfON no. maintains its world.
enowned aud web -msrited reputation for dersnee.
sDsats Of thu kidneys, paine In the back, An6
k41dred ailrasuts. afording prompt relief WHARF
sehsr well tried remedies have been poweriess>
HAERAPiON No 2 forimpurity Of the blood.
SaTvy. ptmpes. spots. blotches, pains and sveiiins
&fotnts gout. rheumatism all diseases for which
IL has been too much fashion to employ mercury.
Esayarlla &c. 70 the destruction Of sufferers tooth
IA ruin Of hoalth- This preparation purthes ths
whole system through the blood and thoroughly
eliminates all poisonous matter from the body.
WAERAPIoN No 8 for exhaustion, sieaS>
essnoss, and ali distressing consequences Of
2sz1pat4on- worry, overwork. &C 1t Possesses
ENrTisnR power in restoring strength and vigor %
9aass suffering from the enervating influences a
Sonk sstdence IN hos unhealthy climates
THERAPiON Is. sold BY the prtneirla
C6axassts and Merchants throue bout the world
ffsos IN England. "a %. and a Sd. In order,
knx State 0hich Of the three numbers 10
1Ifzsd, and Oh serve that the cord " THERAr1oE
mDpearv tbs British Government Stamp Cha
IStse stssrs . rcd groundl afhIed 70 every
nsDx41s package By order Of Hts Majestys Hon
8azzzsssjSos<s, snd without which il Il . foszesp
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20

journal was tempered with at Rugby.
During the summer a number OF
Russians have been employed on the
section crew at Towner. Some Of
them, it is said, have disappeared. 1t
is known that the Russian and Japa-
nese governments have had spies In
this country with view of watching
suspicious shipments to the Orient.
The wreck did not materially in
jure the steel work on the boats, but
practically destroyed the woodwork
located over the front trucks of the
car. so that it will have to be re-
constructed. The steel material has,
been piled up to one side.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20

A FRIEND IN NEED rs A FRIEND
INDEED.-Thati is exactly what Cham
berlains Cough Remedy is. 1t is the
mothers help when she is suddenly
awakened in the night by the ominous
husky cough, and labored breat thing of
her babe. It is the safe resort of the
youth or adult when he has caught
cold" and there Is coughing and irrita-
ton Of the mucous membranes of the
throat. It allays the irritation and
cures the cold. Sold by all dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co.. Ltd, Agents for
Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20

his wakefulness. He says that al
though he has consulted physicians
here and elsewhere. no one has been
able to relieve him.
Casterline goes to bed. but lies awake
thinking. Although somewhat rested
when he arises he is far from feeling
as comfortable as when he could sleep.
Each morning he has violent headache
and feels sick. He dresses as quickly
as possible and goes out into the open
air. When he has inhaled q few
breaths of fresh air the headache and
dull feeling depart and he returns for
his breakfast.
Physicians who, have examined Cas-
terline are puzzled by his case.
SUBMARINES DAMAGED.
ST. PAUL (Minn.). October ia
special to the Dispatch from Minot.
N. D., says: Two knocked down sub
marine torpedo boats en- route over
the Great Northern to Seattle have
been wrecked near Towner through
the breaking of the forward journal
on the truck containing part of one
of the boats. The train passed through
Rugby at an early hour on a special
schedule following the Great North
ern flyer. 1t is presumed that the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20
ACUTE INSOMNIA.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-Jacob Caster
line. 81 years old. employed as a laborer
by the Passafc (N.J.) Water Company,
says he has not slept for twenty years.
Casterline's neighbors bear witness to
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20

embrace and osculate. The priest will
not listen to the petition of the parents.
THE KISS IN PILITICS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-20
ADVICE TO SPARK.

HOBOKEN, N. J., Oct s.-"My
friends. If you don't spark here. you
will spark somewhere else. If you don't
spark with one another you will seek
strangers to spark with. AS for spark
ing itself, am heartily in favor of il.
hope it will lead to the altar and that
L will be allowed to marry you So
spoke Rev. Andrew Kenny, rector Of
st. Anthony Roman Catholic Church OF
West Hoboken, to the members of his
dramatic society, whose parents OBJ
jected to their rehearsing for the play
on the ground that it gave the young
folks too great a chance to spark.
The society is composed of twenty
handsome youths and pretty maids
Two weeks ago they began rehearsing
for a play. The parents of the young
people did not mind their being to-
gether on one evening, but after u
while the girls and boys would go out
every evening and as an excuse would
merely say, Rehearsal"
A petition accordingly was circulated
by the parents and presented to the
priest. 1t requested him to discontinue
the rehearsaIs. They had heard of kiss
ing and hugging behind the scenes,
they declared. and even in the play a
youth and maid were allowed to
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13
BOY INJURED
BY Shooting Itself With Revolver in
Hand Sunday Morning.

A small child of Mr.. and Mrs. 10
seph Windon. who live in the Wine ad-
dition. accidentally shot itself in the
left hand Sunday morning about 3
o'clock. The child climbed up to the
mantle and secured a revolver and be-
gan to play with it It was discharged
in some manner and the ball struck
the nuclsie Of the forefnger Of the
left hand. DR.. Flowers was called and
dressed the wounded member but 1t
is feared that The finger will have 10
be amputated.
WIN TELL FLOUR Guaranteed Best.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13
clarksburg, W. Va, Dec. -, 1904
TINE 70 AcT.

That there may be no mistake the
Telegram reiterates that It is the
friend Of Broaddus Institute and has
lis hest interests at heart. There is
no reason that ii may not become a
power for good and be one Of the
arandest and greatest educational in
stitutIons ii this state. But We in
sist that ways and means should be
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13

The inconvenience because of the
lack Of water and other motive power
necessarily cripples the holiday trade
and as yet it is not up to the stand.
ard. although the merchants with
heir usual enterprise have the goods
on hand ready to accommodate the
public. The wholesale houses and
other avenues through which many
goods go and are brought to the atten-
ton Of the people are handicapped
and the situation generally. The
prospect is there viii be no relief be
fore the new year. but there is but
one thing to do, it seems. and that is
to adjust ourselves tothe situation as
best We can. Doubtless, there viii be,
as there has been, considerable
grumbling, but that does not and viii
not change things.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13
COAL COMPANY
Merged Into the Fairmont Coal Com.
pany and |. |, Malone is Man
aser.

The Pooze Coal Company, Of near
Lumberport. the Lucas Coal Company
and the Perry Nos and 2. near this
city. have been purchased BY the
Fairmont Coal Company. These four
valuable coal mines were under the
management Of the Pittsburg & Fair
mont Fuel Company which company
was Incorporated for s2.25O.OOO.
L. L. Malone has been appointed
general manager Of the new holding
and new board Of directors has been
elected as follows: c. W. Watson, ].
II. wheelwriGht, Oscar C. Murray and
C. F. Randolph.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13

with water works under city owner
ship or private ownership. Every
Thing in the nature Of a public ser
vice should be under the supervision
Of city representatives.. There should
be an authorized body. representing
the city, to see that certain conditions
and laws and public demands are com.
piled with. Such commission would
he OF advantage to the city whether
we have municipal ownership Of
public utilities or otherwise.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13

The new liquor laws are alarming
to the speakeasy fellows and it looks
as if they win be speaking in whis-
Ders by the time those laws take their
course. There is more or less tremb-
ling out at Salem just now and it is
not caused by the cold weather either.
If some one could even tell US how
to ignite the snow on the mountains
with a match the water problem for
the day would be solved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13
SERIOUS CHARGE
John Glenn Held for Federal Grand
jury-chsrssd with Possofdee
Robbery.

John Cline was brought TO this city
Monday forenoon by Deputy United
states Marshal Dan r. Jackson.
charged with having robbed the post
Office at Hiram, Taylor county.
He was taken before United States
Commissioner T, S, spates for a
hearing. He waived examination and
was held in penalty of $500 to answer
an Indictment at the Federal grand
jury to be held in Wheeling April
10. He gave the required bond and
was released.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-13

II is fitting that the bar Of the Har-
rison county circuit court should pass
strong resolutions Of tribute to Judge
John W. Mason, who is soon to re
tire from the bench here. By virtue Of
the law and the creation Of a different
system Of judicial circuits. Judge
Mason has been courteous, consider.
ate and dIgnifed, terating all lawyers
and litigants alike, ana has discharg,
ed his duties in an able. conscientious
manner. He has the highest regard
OF those with whom he has been Of
fcially associated and by the people
in general A word Of praise is due
him and It is a pleasant duty to speak
IL Of him.