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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
rannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is q blood or a constitutional disease
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally and acts directly on the
tarrh Cure is not a uuack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one Of the best physi-
clans in this country for years and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
Catarrh Send for testi nonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
Sold bv Druggists. price 75c.
Take halls Family Pills Tor consupa-
ton. .- n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

TIL" supreme court Of the United
States Monday adjourned until Jan. =
Frank y Hair for Il years in charge
of the musical department at Baker Cni-
vcraity Il; BalGNin Kan. and composer
OF choir music used all over tie country.
died sudde Sunday at Excelsior
Springs. No.
The Technical. commission Of the gem
crIl staff has rec commended the adoption
Of an American military web cartridge
belt, huversack and 30 on. for The Rus
sian army. This equipment is far light
er than The present Russian outi: and
also costs less FER man.
a large store of explosives for he man
ufalture Of bombs has been discovered at
the Aetna factory at Riga. Russia. Of
which MANY Of the employees ar" Re,plu-
tionists. Seven Lettish bandits have
been tried by drumhcad courtma-tal and
shot near Mitau.
Too hot stove fire ignited clothing
in the Marks KRISTEN Co. clothing
store at Lynn. Mass. at o'clock Mon
day morning and caused $4,000 damage
to stock and to building owned by the
G. w. Wilson heirs. Covered by in
surancc.
Justice Moody in the supreme court
was assigned to the court of tho third
judicial circuit succeeding Justice
Brown in that position. The third cir
cult embraces the district of New
Jersey, Eastern. Middle and Western
Penna. and Delaware
The body of Ernest Jcanchen. aged
Is, an cpileptic. was found Monday in
q marsh on the out Skirts of the Bronx
borough, New York. where the boy
had become exhausted and frozen to
death. While walking with his mother
he ran away and wandered for several
miles to the point where his body was
found.
After burning for i week the fire
in the Hub colliery at Glacc Bay, y. s.,
operated by the Dominion Coal Co. is
thought to be checked through the
flooding of the mine by the tide water
of the Atlantic ocean. The pit is filled
with afterdamp. and ii is thought that
it may be necessary to sink another
shaft before mining operations can be
resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
PUT HIS FOOT DOWN.
King Oscar Himself Prevented War
Between Norway and Sweden.

Minneapolis Dec. 24.-While talking
today of King Oscar of Sweden. c. A.
Smith. Il wealthy lumberman of this
city. made the statement that it was
not England that prevented war be-
tween Norway and Sweden, but King
Oscar himself
Il saw King Oscar Oh my recent Wis
it to Sweden" said Mr.. Smith. and he
told me he had set his foot down, say
ing 4 will not have war That settled
i. The world has given England
credit for preventing war between The
two countries. but it Was not England.
| know that to be a fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The examination of Mrs. Catherine
Neil. accused of the murder Of her fus-
band in Greenwich. CT, which was to
have been held in the Tombs police
court in New York Monday. was post
poned until Friday and Mrs. Neil sent
back to the TOmbs. where she has
been since last Monday. There has been
some unexplained delay in having the
reuuisition papers authorizing her rc-
moval To Connecticut signed by Gov
Higgins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
THREE MEN KILLED
And a Dozen More Hurt in California
Railroad Wreck.

Stut kton. Cal, Dec. .i.-Thrcc men
ere killed and i, dozen seriously in
rurrd on the Sugar Po,nc branch of
the Sierra Railroad yesterday.
The dead are named Gallagher.
Whitellousc and Chicllichota.
\ special train had been sent out to
bring in Il wrecked construction train.
On returning the special train ran
away down Il steep hill. The caboosc,
, containing 50 men. was snapped off on
Il curve aud plunged 40 feet to the bot
tom Of IL gulch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

/; has now been settled without cues
tons. says the Brass World, that the
best trolley wheels are those which con-
tain no lead. The constant arching Of
the wheel ana wire barns out the lead
and causes the wheel to wear rapidly. If
a trolley wheel is found which contains
lead it is certain that it will wear out
rapidly. 1t is very difficult To obtain
scrap metals on the market which do not
contain lead. For this reason trolley
wheels mus: be manufactured iron new
metals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
MANY KILLED AND HURT.
Brother of Lord Admiral Ecresford
Among Wreck Victims.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec. 2f.-Ninc
l.crSons We're killed and Al injured III
III. collision yesterday between a pas
- niger train and a switch engine az
i,uucrii.-. y. D.. as announced today
by tlc officials of the Minneapolis. st
Paul d Sault Ste Marie Railroad.
\ corOncr's jury was impanclled last
night and the investigation into tn!
Cause OF III" wreck is proceeding.
Two of those injured in the wreck III
t.ndcrlin. \. d., died today making d
total Of II deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Statements Are Denied.

Paris, Dec si.-An official not WAS
issued today announcing that til"
statements published abroad. to til" cf
feet that the French government sent
a note to the powers in anticipation of
the protest from the Vatican against
the expulsion Of MpaSiyEor MoutayniEi
are absolutely false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

The sixth annual report of the di-
rector of education for the Philippines
for the year ended June 50. 1906, which
has been received at the war depart
ment. shows that there are now 1856
primary schools in the islands with
an average attendance of 215,555 pupils.
Seven hundred American and G224
Filipino teachers are employed. All
of the school divisions conducted
| Z lch,NrS institutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The question of how to shrink heavy
cloths is often a difficult one to solve.
Hang the material over the clothes
line. with the fold on the line. and wet
it with the garden hose. Allow it to
hang until dry. 1t will be quite I'M
necessary to iron it, as the garment
must be pressed when finished. This
can only be done with heavy clothes. as
light loose weave would stretch and
lose it's shapc-Washingt Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
DEATH SENTENCE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Third-Tl,e officers who did not en-
deavor to prevent the surrender.
The first group of officers were tried
under that paragraph of the navy reg
Nations which provides for the punish
ment by death of any commander of
squadron of ships who surrenders with
out a fight when he could save his
crew or inflict damage upon the enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Sick Wives and Dauobter.

lou nave often seen them with pala
iaSes' poor appetite. head and back
acne symptoms common to the soy
fatners and mothers. lose no time In
securing DR.. David Kennedy's Favor,te
remedy. 1t wifi cost only on. eoi,ay
ana Is much cheaper than sicIne..
write to DR.. David Kennedy's sons
Rondout, n. T., for a free samnle hot
tIe.. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Carl A. Reed of No. IS Cross street
Somerville, Mass. formerly OF this ci's'
is at his old home for weeks Vaca
ton. He is pleasantly located III ",
telephone business in that city anu
likes his position and work very much'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Arthur Page Of Waterville is a guest
of Arthur Hayes in Randolph. MI.
Page and Mr.. Hayes were CLASSMATES
in the Gardiner High school and at inc
University Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Lester Perry has opened grocery store
In the block which he recently puie""
in Randolph from Charles Burke. M.
Perry has had many Improvements h'a"o
to the building and has fine store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mr. and Nrs William Grant of Rum
ford Falls. who have been guests OF ~
Grants father. John Grant, in Ranuo'p''
will pass Christmas with Mrs. Grant
parents in North Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

There was but one case before the p'-
lice court yesterday morning. Inc Oh
fender pleaded guilty to charge %
drunkenness and was fined s. and costs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

A dance under the management of f.
c. Stuber and G. a. Galyer will be hel1
this evening at G. A. r. hall. Monaghan
will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

VI Paso. Tex. Dec. Cd. J. HereS-
ford of Medicine Hat. reported dead III
the E.nGcrlin. y. D.. wreck. is De!aval
Berseford. younger brother Of Admiral
Lord Bcresford Of the British navy.
who has Il ranch in the Sierra Madr"
mountains of Mexico. south of FL Pasn
and another at Medicine Hat, Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mrs. Mary L. Dow. who has been visit
ing Mrs Elias Brown, left yesterday 1or
] cwiston, where she will pass Christmas
with her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

James Morang is at home from
South Boston to pass the holidays with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Mo-
rang. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mrs. Mary Atwood is suffering from IT.
juries caused by fall at her horae Oh
Bridge street. IT is not expected ihat
there will be serious results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

f.. W. Small. principal Of the High
school a. Thomaston. CT. is a guest at
the home Of Justice Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mr.. and Mis-. a. +. McCausland left
yesterday for Phillips. where they Will
pass the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

be held this evening at the Methodist
church. s5-s,.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Marshall Mute Of Lewiston. former.
" Of this city, visited relatives here
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

William Sawyer arrived yesterday
from New York state to pass Christ
mas at his former home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Randolph
until Jan. ?.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Edith Lander of Orange. n. J..
ard Miss Bessie Lander Of Boston are
at their home in this city for the Holt
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The paper mills will be shut down from
6 o'clock this morning until G O'Clock
"Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

r. D. Smons and family left yesterday
for Madison. where they will pass Chris
mas with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

light hop this afternoon at A. .. Z. ".
hall. Lees Orchestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

York yesterday and went to her homo in
Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Roy Jones is at home from the Cniver-
sity of Maine for the holiday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

L. L. Ludwig went to Waldoboro
yesterday to pass Christmas at his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The drug stores will be closed from
o'clock today until tomorrow morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Merrill wen. tn
Bowdoinham yesterday to pass Christ
mas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Benz Williams left yesterday for ..
visit in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Agnes Searles Of Topsham ar
rived in Gardiner yesterday to pass
Christmas with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

William Mcmillan. a Bowdo.n College
student, is guest Of Harry A. Morre1l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

J Herbert Mason. who has been visit
ing Gardiner friends. returned yes
terday to his homo in Brighton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quininse 80 -
let's Druggists -efund money II II 1aIS y
cure. e. " GROVES signature
each box. sc.
tu&Sat So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Martha Small is at home from
Reading Mass, for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

James I. ellison has had a new g
horsepower gasoline engine installed
in his carriage factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Fred Files left yesterday 10 pass
Christmas at Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Abbie Johnson of Lynn. Mass,
arrived in Gardiner yesterday to pass
the holidays with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Alice Hanley returned yesterday
from an extended visit in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
GARDINER.
Merry Christmas.

II. IT, Richards arrived home yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mrs. Ethel Briggs and little son a.e
| visiting in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Charles Ward has bought the George
l.. Mckinney store on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Ray Cobb is at home from Waterviile
to pass Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

DIR. and Mrs. Ernest Averill are in
Portland to pass Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Mrs. Daniel Glidden left yesterday for
an extended visit in Somervile Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Miss Rosalind Richards has returned
from q visit in Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-14


 him back = foolish, inconstant Youth. dreaming dreams an seeing visions. God love ye, boy! What is thy dreamT"
 This rallying style of speech, in which the clock tinker indulged so free ly. afforded his young friend no little amusement His tongue had long obeyed the lit of classic diction; his thought came easy in ElIzabethan phrase. The slight Celtic brogue served to enhance the piquancy of his talk. Moreover, he was really a man of wit and imagination.
 once" said the boy. after a little hesitation. T thought should try to be a statesman. but now I am sure would rather write books"
 An what kind O books. pray:"
 Tales"
 An thy merchandise be truth. capi- talr' exclaimed the tinker. Hast thou an ear for talesT'
 I'm very fond of them"
 Mary. I'll tell thee a true tale. not for thy ear only. but for thy sOul. an tome day. hoy. twill give thee occupa- Ion for thy wits
 "rd love to hear 1t" said the boy.
 The pendulums were ever swinging. like the legs of a procession irooplng through the loft. some with quick steps. some with slow. Now came a sound as of drums beating It was for the hour of $. and when 1t stopped the tinker began.
 -Once upon a time said he as they rose from the table and the old man went for his pipe -- twas long ago. an I had then the rose O youth upon me-a man was tempted O the devil -sn' stole money-a large sum-an' made of with it. These hands O mine used to serve him those days. an I re- member he was a man c0mely an weIl set up. an. think. he had honor an a good heart in him
 The old man paused
 T should not think tt possihle.- said Tr0ve. who was at the age of certainty in his opinions and had long been trained to the u8oomPronising thought of tae Puritan "A man vhO steals can have no honor in him
 -Ho. Chsrity-- said the eBOck tinker. turning as if to address one hehind him- Street Chzrity. attend upo7 this hoy. Mayhzp. sir be contiaued neek- Iy. Cod hath Messed ne vfth little knowh-l-e or what is possible but I sr~ak of a tine tefore ruflt had sor-d Sin He vxs cEeer sf a great bsnk- Ist zs say Ia BosfoaL soDe tho1Eht hirs rSeh. b1t be lived hzz1 z1' pri1cely. suF | tsk- if. sor- kis i7o7se uss 70 greater than kts neelsL IL u1s p-U1d rae he beSs1c-d to-rz11 Fs1p,s neT sers. sH e nzA vfzz hezses al'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-14

shop ana gave film hearty welcome| Trove sat by the ire and told of thu saving for Riley Brooke.
 God rest himw said the tinkerl thoughtfully pufiing his pipe. What would happen, think ye, If man likd him were let into heavenr'
 "'I cannot imagine,' said the boy.
 "Well, for one thing" said the tinker| "he'd begin to look for chattels, an I do fear me there'd soon be many withi out harps."
 What Is one to do with man likd that?" Trove inquired.
 "Only this," said the tinker = "pu1 him in thy book. He'll make good history. But. sor, for company he'd poor"
 Its new way to use men," said Trove.
 Nay, an old way-a very old way, Often God makes an example O rar4 maleyolence an, seems to say, Look, despise and be anything but this. Lik4 Judas and Herod, he is an excellent figure in book. Put him in thinel boy"
 And credit him with full paymentlsl the boy asked.
 Long ago, praise God, there was q great teacher" said the old man. "It is day to think of him. Return good for evil--those were his words. We've never tried 1t. an I'd like to see how it may work. The trial would be amusl ing if 1t bore no better fruit"
 What do you propose?"
 ''Well, say we take him gift, with our best wlshes." said the tinker.
 If can afford it," the boy replied.
 The tinker answered quickly: "Ohs I've always little for a Christmass an I'll buy the gifts. An. boy, let's away for the gifts. We'll-we'll pun ish him with kindness" They went together and bought q pair of mittens and a warm muffler for Riley Brooke and walked to his door with them and rapped upon 1t. Brooke came to the door with a candle.
 "What dye want?" he demanded.
 ITO wish you merry Christmas and present you gifts" said Trove.
 The old man raised his candle, suFd veying them with surprise and curios- ity.
 What gifts?" he inquired in a milder tone.
 Well" said the boy, we've brought you mittens and a mnfier"
 Gro be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-14

One day in the Christmas holidays 2 boy came to the door of Riley Brooke with a bucksaw on his arm.
 I'm looking for work" said the boy, land I'd be glad of the chance to saw your wood"
 How much a cord?" was the loud inquiry.
 Forty cents."
 "Too much" said Brooke. "How much a day9"
 "Six shilllngs."
 "Too much" said the old man snap pishly. T used to git $6 month when I was your age, an rise at 4 o'clock in the mornin' an work till bedtime. You boys nowadays are lazy, good fer nothin' lot. What's yer name?"
 "Sidney Trove."
 Don't want ye."
 'Well, mister.' said the boy, who was much in need of money. "I'll saw your wood for anything you've mind to give me-"
 ''I'll give ye 50 cents day." said the old man.
 Trove hesitated. The sum was bare ly half what he could earn, but he had given his promise and fell to. Riley Brooke spent half the day watching and urging him to faster work. More than once the boy was near quitting, but kept his good nature and strong pace. When at last Brooke went away Trove heard a sly movement of the blinds and knew that other eyes were on the watch. He spent three days al the job-laming, wearisome days after so long an absence from heavy toll.
 "Waal, I suppose ye want money Brooke snapped as the boy came to the door. "How much?'
 .One dollar and half."
 'sToo much, too much. won't pay it."
 "That was the sum agreed upon."
 Don't care. Ye hain't earned nc dollar an half. Here, take that an clear out" having said which Brooke tossed some money at the boy and slammed the door in his face. Trove counted the money. It was a dollar and quarter. He was sorely tempted to open the door and fling it back al him, but wisely kept his patience and walked away. It was the day before Christmas. Trove had planned to walk home that evening, but storm had come. drifting the snow deep. and he had to forego the visit. After suppes he went to the Sign of the Dial. The tinker was at home in his odd little
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-14
By IRVING BACHELLER.
COPYRIGHT. 1908, PUBLISHING COMPANY
Author of "Eben Holden" "D'ri and l." Etc.

retinoo- warders, grooms, at tendants-shall be at thy service"
 'I'il be glad to come," said the boy smiling at his odd host
 "An' see thou hast hunger" t. Good morning, Mr."- The boy hesi tated.
 "Darrel-Roderick Darrell" said the old man. That's me name, sor, an yell find me here at the Sign O the Dial"
 A wind came shrieking over the hills, and long before evening the little town lay dusky in scud of snow mist. The old stairs were quivering in the storn as Trove climbed them.
 Welcome, good youth" said the clock tinker, shaking the boys hand as he came in. "Ho, there, me servitors Let the feast be spread.' he called in loud voice, stepping quickly to the stove that held an upper deck of wood. whereon were dishes. Right Hand, bring the meat, an Left Hand, the DO. tatoes, an Quick Foot, give us thy help here"
 He suited his action to the words, placing a platter of ham and eggs in the center of a small table and sur rounding 1t with hot roast potatoes, a pot of tea. new biscuit and plate of honey.
 "Ho, Wit and Happiness, attend upon US herew said he, making ready to sit down.
 Then, as if he had forgotten some thing, he hurried to the door and open ed it.
 Care, thou skeleton, go hence, and thou, Poverty, go also, and see thou return not before cockcrow," said he imperatively.
 You have many servants" said Trove.
 An how may one have a castle without servants? Forsooth, boy, horses an hounds an lords an ladies have to be attended to. But the retinoo is that run down ye'd think me home a hospital. Wit is creeping dotard, and Happiness is in poor health an can barely drag himself to me table, an Hope Is tippler, an Right Hand is getting the palsy. Alack. me best servant left me long time ago!'
 "And who was he?"
 "Youth; lovely, beautiful Youth! But let us be happy. would not have