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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
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Time Given American Sailors
With Special Races
at Auckland
Officers and Men EDthusi-
a'stically Received by an
Enormous Crowd

Auckland, N. T., Aug. 11.-No more
beautiful sight ever witnessed at the
picturesque Ellerslie race course than
that of today, when a special race
meeting was held for the entertain
ment of the officers and men of the
American Atlantic fleet. Admiral
Sperry and his staff and all the Of
ficers who could be spared from duty
aboard the ship, and the entire con-
tingent of the Unlisted men on shore
leave were present. ....#. T.
There was an enormous crowd to
greet the Americans. The majority
of the races were close and exciting
and brought forth rounds of applause
from the Americans.
After the races Admiral Sperry and
200 Of the officers of the fleet pro
ceeded as the guests of Prime Minis
ter Ward and the members of par
lament to Rotorua, III miles from
Auckland. l.. Al L
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
BRYAN Will BE
SURPRISED
When the Notification Com.
r. mittee Tells Him He Has
Been Nominated

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., Aug Ii
Bringing prophesies of Democratic
victory to Mr.. Bryan on the evening
of his notification, John Kern, vice
presidential candidate of the Demo
cratic ticket, with Norman E. Mack,
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, and several other prom
inent Democrats were interesting ar
rivals today to attend the ceremonies
here tomorrow.
The conference with Mr.. Bryan
had to do in a general way with the
outline Of the coming campaign to-
gether with a tentative plan that has
already been formulated for the
financing Of the coming presidential
struggle. Generally speaking the
campaign for Mr. Bryan in different
parts of the country also come up
for consideration but no definite
dates, which would include a tour
of the middle west, were definitely
decided, upon. 49,. D..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
y MILES
An Hour Made by the Bald
win Airship at Fort
4. Myer

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE
official speed trial Of Capt. Baldwin's
.dirigible balloon was again postponed
today, but a preliminary speed trial
was made with Mr.. Curtis and Capt.
Baldwin aboard. It is estimated an
average speed Of 1877 miles vas main
tanned. T
There were large number of spec
tators, including Secretary of War
Luke e. Wright and James Allen,
chief signal officer, present, but the
Baldwin flights are becoming such
every day occurrences that many OF
the army officers who have been In
attendance heretofore, were not pres.
ent today.
Greater interest seems to center
in the aeroplane to be tried at FIT
Meyer by the Wright brothers and
A. M. Herring.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
KICK
PrOteStaRtS of Great Britain
Protest on Kings Audi.
ence to Catholics

London, Aug. 1.-THE council of
the Protestant Alliance that raised
such storm in parliament and else
where at the time King Edward visit
ed the pope, is again agitated over
the announcement that his majesty
intends tremendously to audience
the papal legate, Cardinal Cannutelli
at the forthcoming enthusiastic con-
gress in London. The Alliance has
sent a memorial to Sir Edward
Gray, foreign secretary, calling at
tention to this projected violation of
the Protestant constitution Of the
United Kingdom and urging that
steps at once be taken to prevent the
king from paying this compliment to
the Catholic prelates Of America
and Europe. Il
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
New York laps Banquet Am
bassadOf O'BrieR and
Have Love Feast
Japanese Ambassador and
Others Declare No One
Dreams of War

New York, N. Y, Aug. 11.-A
strong note of international amity
was sounded and sentiments Of cor
dial friendship between Japan and
America were freely expressed at
luncheon in the Hotel Astoria today,
rendered Thos. J. O'Brien, American
ambassador to Japan, by the Japan
society of New York. Rear Admiral
Coghlan and United States Senator
Burrows were also guests at the
luncheon which was presided over by
Baron Takahira, Japanese ambassa-
dor to Washington.
When Admiral Coghlan was called
on to speak he talked of the fleet at
sea, praised the quality of the Ameri-
can sailors and said he hoped the
navy would increase, not against the
interest of peace, but to insure peace
and prevent anyone from treading
on the tail of our coat"
Speeches were made by Baron
SthdulId, EAAUdSSduO1 " D14Cu, ctno
Consul General K Midsuno of New
York, in which each predicted last
ing peace, good trade relations and
friendship between the United States
and Japan. III"
Toasts were drunk to President
Roosevelt, the ambassadors and to
the two countries. s:..*
Baron Takahira in his speech laud-
ed Ambassador O'Brien and then re-
| ferred to the talk of war between
this country and Japan, saying:
1--WE have never had an idea for
a moment of displeasing your people
much less of waging war against
you and it is unnecessary to say that
none of the intelligent people of the
two countries believe in the posi-
bility Of hostilities between these
two nations of such time honored
friendship"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
N RECEIVERS
Are Appointed for Mplis and an
Northern Elevator Go. Of
Pillsbury Mill Interests

Il
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. II. On
application Of A. G. Loring, Charles
S. Pilisbury and Albert G. Cobb, re-
ceivers for the Pillsbury-Wa shburn
Flour Mills company, limited, Judge
Perry in circuit court this afternoon
appointed Charles M. Amsden and
Henry r. Douglas receivers Of the
Minneapolis and Northern Elevator
company, a subsidiary corporation.
Bond was required in the sum Of
$50, O0e. 4
The Minneapolis and Northern
Elevator company operates one hun
bred elevators in Minnesota and
North Dakota which supply the Pills
/ bury-Washburn Flour Mills company
with their grain. s5s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
DRUNKEN MAN
TRIES TO SUICIDE

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 11.-Tom
Larkins, sailor, under arrest for
drunkenness, made an almost sue
cessful attempt to commit suicide
last evening about Z. o'clock in the
Grand Forks police station. He was
found hanging by a rope made of
his handkerchief and shoe strings.
He had tied the knots in true sailor
fashion and it is estimated that in
one minute more he would have been
dead. He was cut down just as soon
as the cell door could be unlocked,
and Coroner Rounsevell, who was
presiding at the skeleton murder
mystery, aided the police in bring
ing him to-. It took few minutes
Of strenuous work. b, 81. "a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
TOWN OF kOO- 81.
IENAI BURNED
Forest ore Fires Swept Through
Place. Sand Point Is
Doomed Also

Sand Point, Idaho, Aug. 11.-With
the wind blowing a gale and the adj
jacent town Of Kootenai wiped out, it
seems that no power can save Sand
Point At o'clock this evening the
forest fires west of Kootenai were
blown into town, and the town of 800
inhabitants was burned to the
ground. The HUNDRED Lumber COM
pany has a 100000 mill at Kootenai
which burned.
At present the fire is within 1000
feet of the Panhandle smelter. which
seems doomed. Over 500 volunteers
are fighting the approaching flames.
Sand Point has a population of about
1000. An appeal has been sent to
the Spokane fire department for aid.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
IA T'E.S
In Special Glasses May Be
Raised on Pennsyl-
Vanid System

Philadelphia. Pa, Aug. II. PRESS
dent McCrea Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad today made public letter
he had written to the Cleveland
Chamber Of Commerce in answer to
a request for, information regarding
the probability Of an increase In
freight rates. Mr.. Mccrea in his let
ter says In part:
There has been at no time any
intention, SO Tar as we are advised,
of making a general increase In all
rates Of freight, but consideration
has been given to proposition that
an advance might be made in class
rates. These are rates upon which
high class or miscellaneous merchs "
dies is carried"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
NO PASSES
Canadian Pacific Employees
Will Not Ride Free
II. for Awhile

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 1.-The To-
cal strike situation is quiet. The
Canadian Pacific Railroad cut down
the freight tonnage by twenty per
cent here and at Kenora.
There is a rumor tonight that
with the exception of the Moulders'
International, other internationls
are not supporting the strike.
The company has. cancelled all
passes issued to the men over the
railway lines for the time being, CO
many men who thought they would
take holiday during the strike, will
have to pay their own transports
ton fares in full. Friday the mer
are to be paid their wages. q, = =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
CROOKED DIVORCE
DIVORCED WIFE OF TOBACCO
KING TRIED FOR USING #
BAD CHECKS.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. l1.--Mrs. Alice
L. Webb-DuRe. divorced wife of
Brodie l.. Duke, the millionaire to-
sbacco merchant, was tried here today
on a charge of having defrauded
the Great Northern hotel by means
of worthless checks. The case was
given to the jury late this afternoon
Judge Kersten OF the criminal court.
instructed the jury to bring In a
sealed verdict tomorrow morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
TURKISH
5Fs HesH HH @W ne
Minister at Washington Is
Recalled Owing to
Rome Changes

Washington, D. c., Aug. 11.-Meh-
med Ali Bey, Turkish minister to the
United States. today admitted that
he had received advices from his
government recalling him from his
position here. His recall did not
come as great surprise to the min-
lister as in view of the changed con
ditions In Turkey, it was to be ex-
pected.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
GOT TIRED
Henri Farman's Angel Failed
to MateFiaIize and He
Goes Home 1.

New York, N. Y, Aug. 11.--Henri
Farman awaited in vain in his ap-
partment in the Hotel Aston tonight
for promised call from, some part
les who. it had been reported to him
would back his tour of this country
for which he had brought his ia.
nous aeroplane from France.
At last he announced that he
would keep the matter open nolonge1
adding that he would have his ma.
chine Grated tomorrow and book
passage for himself and his wife as
soon as possible back to France.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
Flames TAKE A
fresh START

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 11.-Fires in
the forests in Lake Occur d Alene
county, 70 miles east of Spokane,
which were supposed to be under
control a few days ago, have taken
a fresh start, and the flames are
spreading in all directions caused by
the heavy winds. Large timber. own
ers are sending all the men possible
to fight the flames. = v..e...
The damage is said to have al
ready been immense and there is no
telling when the fires will be check
ed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
$4,000 TO THE GOOD.
Pouch Containing Check for that
Sum Stolen From the Gov
~ e. m TsFg as-nmpIpt ,.e. ~ 4..r. .,..

Washington, D. c., Aug. ia
messengers pouch containing United
States government pay check for
nearly $4,000 was early last week
stolen in front Of the building occu-
pied by the department of commerce
and labor. according to Chief Wilkie
Of the secret service. The pouch
was found without the pay check,
while the other mail it contained was
intact, between this city and Alex
andria, va. The identity of the rob-
Der is not known. 49,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
fine ADDRESSES
AT CATHOLIC MEET

Boston, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE sec
ond business day Of the national con
vention Of the American Federation
of Catholics Societies was marked
today by two interesting addresses
by Bishop Hendrix Of the Philippines
and Prof. J. G. Monaghan of the ag-
ricultural department at Washington
and by hard work on the part Of the
committee on resolutions on the plat
form of the convention.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12

.Snuffed Out in German Mine
Explosions Others
Injured

Saarbrufken, Germany, Aug. IL
AS a result of an explosion of fire.
damp today in the Dudweiler mine,
five miles from here, fifteen persons
were killed and six are in the hos
pitfalls suffering from serious injur-
les. . esS.@ 4, i..
Thirteen men we're killed outright
by the force Of the explosion and
two. died later in the day from their
injuries. .s5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
!. REV ARD / / i.
Turkish Consul General al
New York Is Made
Charge d'Affaires

New York, N. y, Aug. IL Mundji
Bey, Turkish council at this port,
and an ardent adherent of the Tur-
kish constitutional party known as
the young Turks, this afternoon re-
ceived telegram from the imperial
government at Constantinople In
forming him that he had been ap
pointed charge a affairs at Wash
\ ington. #$.3ts 4. /. d y, /.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
pENEEN BEATS YATES ii .e1s.

Springfield, Ill, Aug. IL. Cover
nor Deneen has received complete
returns by telegraph from every
county In the state. These returns
ais announced tonight, give Deneen
oil ,o54 votes to 199, 441 for Richard
Yates, majority for Deneen Of
11,613.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
EXTENSION OF PARCELS POST

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE
concurrence of the postal administra.
ton of Great Britain having been OBJ
tanned, Acting Postmaster General
Grandfield today issued an order
that commencing August Is, there
shall be admitted to the parcel post
mails exchanged between the United
States and Great Britain, parcels
without regard to value of contents
which do not exceed eleven pounds
or five Kilograms in weight, mol
measure more than three feet, siz
inches in length and six feet in
length and girth combined. ~,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
LONG TRIP BY AERoPLANE.

LONG TRIP BY AEROPLANE.
Lemans, France, Aug. 11.-This
evening Wilbur Wright of Dayton,
o., made the longest and most sue
cessful fight Of the series Of aero
plane trials which he is conducting
here, remaining in the air three min
utes and forty seconds.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-12
f,NfJr I NEW sALEM EDITOR.

New Salem, N. d, Aug. 11.-Franz
Puttrich, who committed suicide in
the Mississippi was German editor
here in 1900. He had no relatives IN
America.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
DEATH OF MRS. PETTY.

On Friday afternoon, October %,
1905, Mrs. Helena Petty, widow of
the late Samuel Petty, died at her
home in Pennington, after an in
validism of nine years, aged sixty
one years, ten months and thirteen
days. Mrs. Petty was born in Weir
bach, Germany, December 10, 1876.
After the death of her husband, the
family was left in destitute circum-
stances, but with heroic courage
Mrs. Petty, to support her family OF
six children, began to sell the daily
papers, working mp II considerable
trade, then opened news stand in
Pennington, and in time, with the
assistance of her children, built up
the large business known rs Pelty's
Book Store.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted last Sunday afternoon at the
residence by Rabbi Spitz OF St.
Louis before large concourse of
friends of the family. He spoke
feelingly of her patient endurance
during so many years of sickness
and the mother love that had sus-
tanned her In the rearing OF her
family since the death Of her hus-
band, and paid most deserved tri.
butte to the loving kindness and care
of the eldest daughter, Miss Ger.
trude, who has been her mothers
constant companion and nurse all
these nine years.
Mrs. Petty is survived by six
children: Miss Gertrude, Barney
Mrs. Pauline Dietrich OF Knot
Lick, Mrs. Joe Marty of Leadwood
Gus and Mrs. Bessie Hatfield o'
Denver, Colo, all Of whom have tn,
deepest sympathy in the loss o'
their dear mother, who has enjoyed
the respect of the people Of Farm
ington for so many years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
ELECTION RETURNS.

The Pennington Telephone Co.
and the Bell Telephone Co. have
made arrangements to receive the
election news from all points at the
Opera House next Tuesday night.
Ten cents admission will he charged,
the proceeds to go to the Charity
Fund. The Pennington Times and
the Pennington News have been
asked to cooperate with the above
arrangement in giving the county
election returns.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
KUHN-LEWIS.

Announcement cards have been
received from Mr.. Franklin Fremont
Lewis Of Kansas City of the mar
riage Of his daughter, Miss Bios
som, to DR.. Harold Philip Kuhn, on
Saturday, October "A, 1908. The
marriage took place at q O'Clock at
st. Paul's Episcopal church, Rev.
j. ID. Ritchie performing the cere-
mony. Miss Frank Lewis attended
her sister, and MIR J d. Bowersock
was best man. Only the immediate
families Of the contracting parties
were present at the bridal dinner,
after which DR.. and Mrs. Kuhn left
for short journey. Both are well
known here, DIR. Kuhn being the
only son OF DR.. w. f. Kuhn, former
ly Superintendent OF State Hospital
No. 4, and Mrs. Kuhn visited there
as Miss Blossom Lewis, when she
made many friends by her charm
ing personality. Their friends here
wish them n happy and prosperous
life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
Resolutions of Respect, Blackwell
Lodge, a. f. q A. M.

Whereas, our brother, George c.
Jones, in compliance with Divine
VIII and the Laws Of Nature, de-
parted from this life September 7th,
1908, after having lived among us
near to the allotted time of man, an
honorable, upright and usefnl life,
therefore be it
Resolved, That In the life of Bro
ther Jones, we recognize the high
est type Of American citizenship,
willing, IL necessary, to lay down
his life for his conviction of right;
progressive, always working to
build up and develop the happiness
Of his fellowman, he did his part in
the development Of his country, and
leaves to his country an honored
and intelligent family.
Be 1t further resolved, That we
tender to his bereaved family our
sincere sympathy In this their hour
of bereavement, and as a mark OF
honor to the memory of our dead
brother, that these proceedings be
placed on the records OF the Lodge.
THos. WEIGH,
FRANCIS LONG, Com.
NJ. HAWKINS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
MONDAY CLUB ENTERTAINED

Mrs. J. V. Braham entertained
the Monday Club at her home in
Doe Run Tuesday afternoon. Auto
mobiles were sent to take the mem
hers to Doe Run. The home was
beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves and with Halloween fancies,
and sevcra, games were played.
Refreshments were served and all
report most delightful afternoon.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
CARLETON TO INSTALL
ART DEPARTMENT

At the last meeting of the exccu-
tive committee of Carleton College
1t was voted To install at Carleton
an Art Department. Mrs. II. II.
Mead will have entire charge OF the
department. This action on the
part of the committee should he APP
preciated by the students of Garlic
ton, by the people of Pennington
and vicinity.
The work In the department Is to
have n broad scope. Especial at
tention will he paid to the funda-
mental principles and to the devcl-
opment of love and appreciation
for the beautiful in nature and
every day life. A study Of art is
not only effective but essential to
the highest development of mind
and character. Ability to distin-
guish the artistic from the crude
is one Of the most desirable qualih-
cations in the household aud every
part OF the business world.
Mrs. Mead comes to Carleton
equipped with training and talent
which especially adapt her for this
work. She graduated from the
School Of the Museum Of Fine Arts,
Boston, Mass, which has perhaps
the highest standard of any art
| la AIrp
Mead studied under the personal
direction Of the world famed artists,
Mr.. Frank Benson, Mr.. Edmund
Tarbcll and others.
After graduating Mrs. Mead was
for two years at the head Of the
large art department at Stonstead
Wesleyan College, Stonstcad, Que
bee.
The following courses are offered:
|. Drawing pencil, charcoal,
crayon, pen and ink.
=. Painting-oil, water color and
pastel,
}. Illustrating-pen and ink, wash
drawings.
| 1. Typography.
). Course in lectures and compo.
sition free to students in all courses.
Tuition for the above courses is
one dollar per week, which includes
two one-hour criticisms and the
lecture and composition course.
(See course -.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
LADIES AID BAZAR.

The Ladies' Aid of the M. f..
Church, South, will hold bazar
at the Opera House on November
10th, at which all kinds Of useful and
fancy articles will be on sale. Lunch
will be served during the day and
evening, also ice cream and cake,
and homemade candies will be sold.
1t will be a good time to get your
Christmas presents from among the
many articles on sale. Keep the
date In mind-Novembe 10th.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30

Mrs. NJ. II. Smith and Misses
Pearl Clardy and Elsie Cayce, who
attended the meeting of the Ninth
District of the Federation of Mis-
souri, Clubs at Cape Girardeau, re-
port II most delightful time In the
way Of entertainment and program.
Miss Cayce responded to the address
of welcome. Mrs. Genevieve f.
Logan was ON the program for n
reading, but owing to her absence in
st. Louis, did not attend the meet
ing. The officers are Mrs. McGee,
Cape Girardeau, president; Mrs. NJ
p. Cayce, Pennington, first vice
president; Mrs. John Cole, Freder-
icktown, second vice-president; Mrs.
Bowman, Bonnc Terre, secretary
The next meeting will he held at
Pennington in October, 1909.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-10-30
NINETY FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Mrs. Helen McGregor jennings
celebrated the ninety-flrst annivcr-
sary of her birthday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. G.. w. Hollis, in
Pennington, last Monday, the 26th
inst. Mrs. Jennings was born In
Ste. Genevieve county, Territory of
Missouri, on October 18th, 1877, and
was married to Alexander 5. Jcn-
nings in 1885. She Is the mother Of
twelve children, eight of whom
lived to reach the age of fifty years
and over. There are now five liv-
ing, Mrs. c. w. Hollis of Farming
ton, Mr.. j. =. jennings of Ste.
Genevleve county, Prof. +. J. Jen-
nings of st. Louis, Mr.. c. A. Jen-
nings of Tennessee, and Mrs. II. j.
Harker of Little Rock, Ark, all of
whom except Mrs. Harker were
here last Monday. Besides these
Mrs. Jennings has twenty-six grand
children and twenty-one great-grand-
children.
Mrs. Jennings has been a member
OF Three Rivers Baptist Church
since her youth, and it is said Of
her that she has reared more orphan
children than children Of her own.
She is n woman Of strong Christian
character and mentality, and even
now, though she has been blind for
many years, she maintains her
cheerful disposition, Is fond Of com
pany and takes lively interest In
everything going on, even in poll
tics. She is a great admirer Of Gov
ernor Folk and a strong advocate
Of his election to the United States
Senate.
Among the guests at her birthday
dinner besides her children were
Rev. T. J. Tate, pastor Of her
church, Mr.. Hudson, Mrs. J. A.
Lawrence, and Miss Ida and For
est Bailey q Jefferson county, two
of her grandchildren. They all en-
joyed the magnificent dinner, such
as Mrs. Hollis 80 well knows how
to prepare. The good old Christian
mother not only has the best wishes
Of her children, but of all who know
her, for continuous blessings in her
ripe and beautiful old age.