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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
RoosEVELT's BIGGEST BEAR.

How the President RisEEed His Life
to Get "A Large Grizzly.
1t was when ranching that his stead
mess with a gun in the face Of
charging bear was proved, says Nc
Cures Magazine. 1t was then that HI
got his biggest grizzly, whose skin !:
now priced as one of his best trophie;
as well as a souvenir of a very excit
ing incident in his life. He was camp
les, and had wandered off with his
rifle in search Of game. Coming sud
denly on a huge grizzly he wounded it
and the bear retreated to cover in c
nearby thicket. AS Roosevelt was en-
deavoring to locate the quarry from
the open the bear suddenly appeared
lie fired, but the bullet did not stop
the IRISH Of the maddened animal
Blowing bloody foam from his mouth
the bear charged straight at Roosevelt
Il waited until he came to a fallen
tree" wrote the hunter, "raking him
as he topped it with a ball which en-.
tered his chest and went through the
cavity Of his body, but he neither
swerved nor fiinched, and at the mo-
ment l did not know that 1 had struck
him. He came steadily on, and in an
other second was almost upon me. /
fired for his forehead, but my bullet
went low, entering his open mouth,
smashing his lower jaw and going into
his neck. l leaped to one side almost
as 1 pulled the trigger, and through
the hanging smoke the first thing I
saw was his paw as he made vicious
side blow at me. The rush of his
charge carried him past. AS he struck
he lurched forward, leaving pool of
bright blood where his muZzle hit the
ground; but he recovered himself and
made two or three jumps onward, while
l hurriedly damned a couple of cart
ridges into the magazine-my rifle
holding only four, all of which 1 had
fired. Then he tried to pull up, but
as he did so his muscles seemed sud
denly to give way, his head dropped
and he rolled over and over like a shot
rabbit. Each of my three bullets had
inflicted a mortal wound"
The President has we'll earned the
distinction of being a successful hunter
He has killed every kind of North
American big game. And yet there Is
far more discussion or the habits and
characteristics of wild animals in writ
-. = I-sl
of game.
On just one occasion when living in
the west was Roosevelt in danger of
serious molestation. He was threatened
when that physical vigor for which
he had striven had come in full meas
ure. A big brawler mistaking him for
n tenderfoot, cursed him roundly, and
pointing two revolverS at him, ordered
him to buy the drinks. Roosevelt, per-
fectly composed, made as If TO comply
with the request. But as he got within
reach of his tormentor, with a rush
born of his cleverness in boxing. he
delivered blow on the mans jaw that
stretched him full length on the floor.
4heahlILhS, the plSloiS udu gone OH.
the bullets penetrating the ceiling and
doing no harm to anybody. When the
brawler opened his eyes he was ready
to surrender his guns and to cry for
quarter. Wherefore, be it said that.
true to his laterday preacnment, Roose.
welt, was never spelling for a fight
but would not suffer an insult. A man
of his type is not often insulted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

ment. Mr.. ShOnts said when he re-
ceived Mr.. Stevens message he called
in Mr.. Markell and told him other ar
engagements would have to be made.
Mr.. Stevens said the men could be
fed on the isthmus for so cents a day."
declared Mr.. Shonts. Mr.. Markell said
that he could feed them for 80 cents
if permitted to reduce the food to the
quality given the laborers under Mr..
Stevens plan"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Cleveland Criticises Doctors.

Ex-President Grover Cleveland, in adj
dressing the New York State Medical
Society at Albany, Tuesday, on the occa-
sion of its Tooth anniversary, frankly
criticised the medical profession for fail
ing to take patients more into their con-
fidence. He thought it was their high
and mighty aloofness that gave the
Quacks chance to fool the people. The
eX-President also addressed the Legisla-
ture He was heartily applauded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

The intercollegiate football rules COM
mittee has announced its revision of the
rules of the game, designed to prevent
brutality. Striking and kicking will be
punished by disqualification of the Of
fender and the opposing team, who lose
half the distance TO its own goal. For
various other kinds Of unnecessary rough
ness, the penalty is to be loss of 10 yards.
Abusive language will cause suspension
for the day. As to a more open game, it
was decided that any one back of the
snapper back may make a forward pass,
but not beyond the scrimmage line, on
which six men must always remain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

rose rapidly in his profession, and
when comparatively young man
won distinction in his native coun-
try. He has travelled all over the
world, and has been decorated by the
car and by the mOnarchs of Italy,
Romania and Portugal. When Dom
Pedro ruled in Brazil he also con-
ferred an order on Salvini. He lives
IN Florence, and has not appeared
IN public for some time. The burn
ing of the IroquoiS theater in Chi
cago was in part the cause of the
annulment of the contract and of the
damage suit decided in his favor.
Lord Strathcona and Mount ROYAL,
who has just made his 15Oth trip across
the Atlantic, holding the passenger rec
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
woULD-BE ROBBER KILLED.

Railway Blacksmith Said to Have
Been shot Dead in Attempt.
Fred Miller of Chicago, employed as q
blacksmith in Mcintosh Brothers rail
way camp, is alleged to have been shot
and killed in Il saloon at Donald by Ed
ward Goodwin, Il bartender, who claims
he committed the deed in self-defense.
Miller had been lettering about the place
during the day and when Goodwin was
closing the saloon at night, Miller, it is
claimed, attacked him, presumably for the
purpose of robbery. The bullet struck
Miller in the heart, killing him instantly.
The corOner's jury exonerated Goodwin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

for several years LORD sTRArHCoNA.
in the Dominion Parliament, and has
been conspicuous in the railway and
banking interests of Canada. Lord
Strathcona was knighted in 1886, and
eleven years later was raised to the
peerage. He has been chancellor of
McGill University and lord rector of
Aberdeen University. He is president
of the Bank of Montreal. Yale Uni
versity and other institutions of learn
ing have conferred upon him honorary
degrees.
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Sir Edward Grey, the new British
foreign minister who has won nota-
Bile victory at the DOLLS. has represented
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

ord in this re-
spect, has been
for years com
missioner of Can
ada in London.
His name is Don
aid Alexander
Smith, and he
was born in Scot
land in 1920. He
was the last resi-
dent governor of
the Hudson Bay
Company, served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Patronize those who advertise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Insurance Business Is Reduced.

The annual report of the New York
Life Insurance Company has been filed
i'll the State insurance department. I'm
der the law it pays Wisconsin a fee of
per cent of gross premiums collected in
the State. Its fee for last year is $10,-
914I1, as against S11.S2I.12 for 1904.
The total premiums collected in Wiscon-
sin last year were 1902. 971.10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
NOW ! LAY ME-.

Now | lay me down to sleep;
(Closer, Death, to thee | creepD
So | prayed in days gone by,
So / prayed as night draws nigh.
Now l lay me down to sleep;
God His little child will keep.
Now l lay me-God has kept
Watch above me while / slept.
Earth has been a goodlier place
For the shining of His face.
Should l die before l wake,
God His little child will take.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
RACINE wATCHMAN GONE.

Joseph ROndOn Leaves After Da-
claring Italians Were After Him.
1t is believed that Joseph Rondon.
aged %, has been murdered or committed
suicide in Racine. He was Waterman at
Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron
Company. He told his friends that he
feared Italians would kill him on account
of some trouble. At o'clock the other
night he left his work, hatless, shoeless
and coatlesS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Husband Sole Heir to Big Estate and
Gets Divorce

John Molter of Powers Lake. a for
mer wealthy Chicagoan, has been grant
ed divorce. Molter stated that he mar
ried Mrs. MOlter in April. 1895, but
three days after the wedding she left
him. few days later he received a let
ter stating that she would never live with
him. He never received another word
from the woman. Marie S. Molter, moth
er of the plaintiff, was on the stand and
said that she did not know of the mar
riage until several days after Mrs. Mol
ter had deserted her husband Mrs
Marie MOlter is a very wealthy woman
and it is understood that her son is heir
to the entire fortune. The wife did not
annnar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Senator Burton of Kansas. who had
remained away from the Senate from
the time of his indictment nearly two
years ago, complied with the techni-
cal requirement in order to secure the
81 600 due Senators from mileage by
stepping within the chamber for a
moment from the cloakroom the other
day, thus enabling the journal clerk
to certify that the Kansas Senator
had been present. The amount for
mileage is $1,000, which Mr.. Burton
afterward drew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

York. She was his
close personal friend,
and she had been de
pressed. at news Of his
fatal illness and by
business reyerses. She
was n capable bust
ness woman, interest
ed in several enter
prises, one of which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Chief Engineer Stevens of the Canal
Commission was summoned before the
Senate committee on interoceanic ca
nails and asked to give his views on
the kind of canal to be constructed
f1r. Stevens gave his unqualified pref
erence for a lock canal because of the
and the less cost of the work He
said it could be built for $147, 100000
and be open to traffic in eight years or
sooner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
ABDUCTION Is CHARGED.
Father and Young Groom Who Mar
ried Girl to Evade Law Are Held

FIeu UIrI 10 ENnde INV Are Held.
As the result of the marriage of Ber-
tina Anderson and Frank Sager, aged 16
and IS, respectively, the groom and his
father, Edward Sager of Fairmont, are
under arrest charged with abduction. The
young couple came to La Crosse, but
owing to their youth were refused per-
mission to wed. The elder Sager was
with them and upon their failure to get
a marriage license. made arrangements
by telephone with the county clerk of
Winona to issue special permit. When
the trio reached Winona the ceremony
was quickly performed. Mr.. Sager gave
the ages of the couple at IS and 20, it is
said. The men were released on $1,000
hail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Memorial for Kenosha Teacher.

A memorial organ in memory of Miss
Susie Lathrop who was one of the most
popular teachers ever employed in the
Kenosha schools, is to be placed in the
new Henry NJ. Simmons Memorial
church. Miss Lathrop's father. Jason
Lathrop, has started the fund with con-
tribution of 1900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Biscuit Company. During the Column
bian Exposition she was secretary to
Commissioner General Davis.
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The death of Brig. Gen. John Camp
bell recently leaves but eighteen officers
on the retired list of the army who serv-
ed during the Mexican war.
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Professor John w. Burgess, dean of
the faculty Of political science and in
ternationaI law at Columbia Univers-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Big Auditorium for Superior.

To the revival of the roller skating
craze at the head of the lakes Superior
is to owe the construction of a new
$4,000 building for holding big public
gatherings and indoor athletics. The
building will have one of the largest
floors north of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Interurban Road Changes Hands.

1t is said that the Rockford, H. City
Railway Company has been purchased by
the Rockford, Beloit and GAINESVILLE inter-
urban road. John Farson of Chicago re-
Gently bought the road for interests rep
resented by II. II. Claugh. The line is
thirty-six miles long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Burns His own Abattoir.

Burt Jones of Hixton was obliged to
burn his own slaughter house because he
had killed an animal suffering from tu-
berculosis in the place. The board of
health Immediately condemned it. The
Town will redeem his loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Wisconsin
State News
CALLS PASTOR LIAR.
La Crosse Woman Dismissed from
Church on that Charge.

Calling the pastor liar over the tele-
phone was the only charge brought
against Mrs. +. W. Silloway, when she
was dismissed from the Tabernacle Bap-
fist congregation in La Crosse. As a
result of the church's action the resigna-
ton of a dozen members will be rendered
at the next meeting. Mrs. Sideways
attorneys was not allowed to appear be-
fore the church board. Rev. t. E. Gray,
the pastor of the church, who resigned
during the difficulty, took no part in the
proceedings
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
With Northwestern MANY Years

John Heath. for many years foreman
in the GAINESVILLE Northwestern shops and
since 1892 master mechanic. has Just re-
tired, having reached the age limit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

nails that the rea-
son J. L. Markets
contract 70 estab-
lish a C o m p / e t e
commissary on the
iSthmus had been
Cancelled was be-
cause Chief En-
gineer Stevens had
declared that Mr..
Markell would make
100000 a year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

William Weed, well-known Racine
butcher, committed suicide by hanging
himself. His son found him hanging
from a hook in the icehouse of the meat
market He was GO years old a Dane
and member of the big DANA Society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

ity, has been select
ed as the first in
cumbent of the new
chair of American
history and institu-
tions in the Uni
versity Of Berlin.
This prOfessorship,
which has been
named in honor Of
Theodore Roosevelt,
was endowed by
-. -. Ef...,.-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
LENATORS PLAY LAST TRUMP.
Superior Grain Men Test Laws Con-
stitutiOnality i'll Federal Court.

INDEPENDENTLY III Federal Court.
Attorneys for the elevator interests op-
posed to the Wisconsin grain law are
preparing to test its constitutionality as
amended. The suit will be in the form
of an application for an injunction
against the commission. The real ques-
ton will be whether or not the new law
allows the elevators to operate as pri-
vate houses. The amendments to the
law make the elevators owned by rail-
roads public as the property of public
service corporation. If the decision is
against the elevators it is said that they
will give up the ship 1t will be about
their last trump.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Falls Into Boiling Lard.

The 2-year-old son of G. Harrer. a
butcher in AbbOtsfOrd, is in critical
condition from burns received by falling
into a kettle of boiling lard. backward.
He is burned badly from his neck to his
knees but will recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
when Cork Remains Submerged

Cork, though the most buoyant sub
stance, will not rise to the surface
again if sunk 200 feet below the oceans
surface, owing to the great pressure of
the water At any less depth it will
work its way back to the surface
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
STEALS AGED MILKaTAN,s RIG.
Man Gets Ride, Then Kicks Owner
OF Wagon.

While driving to his home on the out
skirts of the city a Madison milkman
named Butler was accosted by a stranger
who wanted ride. Butler took him in.
Upon reaching a lonely place in the road
the stranger pushed Butler, who is an
old man, off the wagon mad drove away
with the team. He reached Waunakee,
stopping at the home of Thomas O.Mal-
ley, a farmer, but drove away in the
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Berwick on Tweed
in Parliament since
1855. lie has long
been mentioned as
the possible liberal
leader and is q
statesman by inner
itance. His great
grandfather was
Sir George Grey,
several times home
secretary, and his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
WISCONSIN LIFE INQUIRY ON.

Legislative Committee VIII First
Take Up Madison County.
The joint legislative insu' ance investi-
eating committee met in = adisOn, and.
after hearing the report of the sub-com-
mittee which went to New York to CON
suit with the Armstrong committee. de-
cided to investigate the Wisconsin Life
Insurance Company of Madison first and
the Northwestern Mutual of Milwaukee
next. The fraternal companies of the
State will be investigated later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

theatrical agents
for breach of con-
tract. is one of the
most famous liv-
ing actors. He
was born at Milan,
Italy. in 1880, and
at the age of IA
Joined the celebrat-
ed Italian actor,
Gustavo AIodena.
BY earnest study
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
MISSING GIRL Is FOUND.

Mildred owen of NeiIIsyiIIe Is Re-
Heved to Have Been Abducted.
The girl, Mildred Owen, who disappear
ed from Neilsville in November. has been
located at Rio, and Sheriff DIVER of
Clark county has gone to that place with
warrants for the arrest of the girl and
the men with whom she is said to be liy-
ing. She is but 16 years of age. Friends
believe that the girl was abducted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

roads. 1t easily
passed. Two-cent
bills have been
weird features Of
every Legislature
in Ohio for a quar-
ter of a century,
and, it is said, the
passes it took to
beat 'em all would
paper the state
house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
DIDN'T TRY TO ESCAPE AUTO.

La Crosse Man Cannot Collect Even
if Speed Limit Was Exceeded.
In a personal damage case brought
against the owner of an automobile the
jury in the Circuit Court in La Crosse
decided that no damages can be. collected
against an automobilist, even when he is
exceeding the speed limit if the injured
person fails to attempt to get out of the
way. Ferdinand Simenson sued III. NJ.
Boehm, but the case was decided in favor
of the defendant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
New Fair Circuit i'm North

A project is now on foot for the or
ganization of new fair circuit to include
all the cities of the Fox river valley from
Fond du Lac to Marinette. Present cir
cults are said to be too expensive owing
to distance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

wealthy New Yorker. 1t has been an
nounced that the German Emperor in
tends to reciprocate by founding a sim
liar professorship in Columbia Uni
versity in the near future.
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Senator Ratbburn is the author of
a bill in the Ohio Legislature provid-
ing for 2-cent fare on the Steam rail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Former Judge William Moore, the WELL
known fnancier of New York and Chi
cago, has the distinction of wearing the
most costly overcoat in the United States.
1t was made to order from Russian sa-
BILE and cost $4,000.
NJ. Marcillac is the latest aspirant to
attempt to reach the north pole in
balloon. He figures on carrying a wire
less teleg1aphy apparatus and an electric
motor capable of supplying power for 200
hours. The start is to be made from
Spitzbergen.
DR.. August Schmidt, a German physi-
clan of st. Louis, has given money for
an unGenominational church in that city,
There will be no sermon, no choir, and
no collection plate. An electric organ
will furnish the music.
patroDiza fhoca yyKo odunc+;co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

An embarrassing breach of rules re.
suited when Senator Warren of Wyo.
ming escorted President Roosevelt's
two sisters, Mrs. Cowles and Mrs.
Robinson, and two gentlemen into
the private lobby just back of the
hall of the house during the session
the other day. This lobby is so sacred
ly reserved for members that the
rules forbid the Speaker to entertain
a motion to admit others. Assistant
Doorkeeper Kennedy, with apologies,
escorted them hurriedly beyond TIE
dead line and to place in the gallery
reserved for tne President and his
friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
Lackiaw Fatal to BeIOit Rev.

Lockjaw caused the death of Lawrence
Ward, an II year-Old boy residing near
Beloit. He had stepped on a rusty nail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15
BROTHER AND SISTER DIE.
Northwestern Passenger Train Kills
Two Danes at Oregon.

Anne and Christ Sorenson. brother
and sister, aged 10 and %, respectively.
were killed by Northwestern train Just
as they were crossing the railroad tracks
at the southern village limits of Oregon.
There is sharp curve at this place and
the whistle for the crossing was not audi
bic owing to a strong wind. The woman
was thrown several yards through near
by board fence. Both were mutilated be-
yond recognition. The horse was cut to
pieces and the buggy was demolished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-02-15

Expires from Heart Disease After
Giving Pastor Message.
Mrs. Harriet Miles died suddenly in
the First Baptist church in Baraboo
creating sensation among the worship
ers. Mrs. Miles entered the church to-
ward the close of the services to deliver
message, and after handing the paper
TO the pastor to be read to the congrega-
ton, she dropped dead, evidently from
heart failure. Mrs. Miles was prominent
IN w. {. T. [. circles and a persistent
temperance worker.