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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
CENSUS BILL
TURNED DOWN
President Insists Civil Service
Rules Should be Applied
TO Work

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-President
Roosevelt yesterday sent to the House
Of Representatives a special message
vetoing the bill passed by Congress
providing for the next and subsequent
censuses of the population Of the
United States and its dependencies.
The message IN part follows:Z
To the House Of Representatives:
Il herewith return. without approval,
II r. 1854. entitled IAN act 10 pro
vide for the Thirteenth and subsequent
decennial censuses." I do this with
extreme reluctance, because ] fully
realize tho Importance Of supplying
the Director OF the Census at as early
a date as possible with the force
necessary to the carrying on OF his
work. Put IL is of high consequences
90 the country that the statistical work
of the census shall be conducted with
entire accuracy. This is as Important
from thes tandpoint Of business and
industry as from the scientific stand
point II is, therefore IN my judg.
ncnt essential that the result should
not be open 10 the suspicion OF bias
on political and personal grounds: that
suspicion Of being waste Of the peo.
pies money and a fraud.
Section Of the act provides In ef.
feet that appointments 20 the census
shall be under the spells system, foi
this Is the real meaning Of the pro-
vision that they shall be subject only
TO noncompetitive examination. Tho
proviso is adde that they shall be Sc,
4 a..
ahiliations But there Is only one way
to guarantee that they shall be selected
without regard to politics and on merit
and that is by choosing them after
competitive examination from the lists
of eligibles provided by the Civil Ser.
vice Commission.
''To provide that the clerks and other
employees shall be appointed after non,
competitive examination. and yet to
provide that they shall be selected
without regard TO political party af-
fillations. means merely that the APP
pointments shall be treated as the
perquisites Of the politicians Of both
parties, instead of as the perquisltes
of the politicians Of one party I do
not believe in the doctrine that to the
victor belongs the spoils: but I think
even less OF the doctrine that the spoils
shall be divided without fight by the
professional politicians on both sides,
and this would be the result of per.
hitting the bin In its present shape TO
become a law. Both of the last
censuses. the Eleventh and Twelfth,
were taken under a provision OF law
excluding competition; that Is, neces-
stating the appointments being made
Ill
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
PARALYTICSTROKE
CAUSED DEATH

Mrs. Rachel Gray an aged colored
woman who was found Unconscious at
her home. No. 602 Penn street, by the
police. and removed 70 the Delaware
Hospital, died last night. She had
been in the employ of Mrs +. A..
Rhodes of No. sol South Brooine street
and was we'll liked by the members of
the family.
When she failed TO come to work
yesterday, Mrs. Rhodes went to her
home and persuaded a relative of the
woman TO force an entrance into the
house. They found Mrs. Gray lying
upon the floor where she had fallen
as result of a stroke Of paralysis,
evidently while taking Off her shoes.
preparatory to retiring for the night
She Law on the floor all night and a
part of yesterday morning before her
plight was discovered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Mr.. CAHALL LAUDS
STATES WOMANh00D

Joseph l.. Cahall. former Secretary Of
State said:
AS the great battleship Delaware
fi5ated out upon the bosom Of the
deep. i was reminded Of the launching
of young womanhood upon the turbu-
lent sea of life.
Yet how different In equipment
What divergence OF purpose!
Bristling armament great guns, bat
teries. monuments of war and men
trained in the art OF navigation and
skilled in the science of naval warfare
will convert this ship into formidable
engine of destruction and ut It for its
specific national purpose.
Gracious manner. attractive mind
and sweetness OF temper viii convert
the maiden into great civilizing agent
Of construction. and equip her for her
manifestly, greater destiny. Each is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
RED CRO'S SOCIETY
AFTER LEGISLATION

Tho Delaware Red Cross Society ano
the Anti-Tubercuiosis Society will worl,
for the passage OF a bill by the Legisla-
ture creating a commission 10 have
charge OF tuberculosis patients William
S. Hilles is drafting such bill
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Society retains
It's option on the Forwood property. near
Claymont The option will expire March
81. at which time work on the construc-
ton Of a sanatorium VIII probably be be-
gun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Mr.. HIGGINS SPEAKS
OF STATES HEROES

Former United States Senator An
thony Higgins in a patriotic address.
spoke of the valor of dupont and Mac
Donough. lauded others of the States
heroes, and referred to the launching
Of the first Delaware in 1920. He said:
First. I beg t. rNl-' - thu pleasure
and satisfaction hat the battleship
Delaware" should be built upon the
soil, and first touch her proper Gle
ment upon the waters of Virginia. Ne
have just been enjoying an example IF
her immemorial hospitality. We do
not forget that we are in sight os the
spot whore the English speaking people
laid the fret foundationa of what has
become the United States % America.
We do not forget. no American can
forget, what her statesmen, her jurists
her soldiers and sailors have con.
tributed to the ideals. the welfare. tho
greatness and the glory of our coun-
try, and we more than rejoice that the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
is an assurance that Virginia is des-
tined to take her full part in that in
dustral development which is the char
acteristic of the present as well as Of
the future greatness of America.
Nor II IS without interest 10 hote
that this is not the first incident of the
kind. Governor Lea. who has just re.
tired from the Office in Delaware. after
discharging II with great honor. has
shown me in the Common Place
Book Of his grandfather. Thomas Lea.
at his mills at Brandywine, the fol-
lowing original entry:
Launch of the Delaware ship Of
the line Norfolk. (Nir) Octr. p,
1920. on Saturday morning at half
past 10 o'clock the elegant ship of
the line. the Delaware. embraced
the desired element amidst the roar
Of cannon and musketry."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
MIDDLETOWN
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOwN. Feb ga meeting
OF the congregation OF Forest Presby-
terian Church was held on Thursday
for the purpose of electing nine trus-
tees. DR.. c. Stiles was elected to
serve one year; George Janvier, Ed
ward Reynolds, Walter Beasten and
Charles Derrlckson to serve two years.
j. Moody Rothwell. Isaac ]. Woods
Andrew $. Eliason and j. +. Eliason
10 serve five years. DR.. Stiles, Mr..
Beasten and Mr.. Derrickson were
elected to MI unexpired terms caused
by death or resignation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
paIIy ouartet At Epworth.

The J. c. Daley Male Quartet OF
Philadelphia, will sing at Epworth M.
Il. Church at both morning and even
ing services tomorrow. This famous
quartet has been engaged 20 furnish
the music at the local option mass
meeting in the Grand Cperan House
tomorrow afternoon. and Ebworth
Church has secured them for both SER
vices at that church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
DELAWARE
BATTLESHIP
IS LAUNCHED
lcsntlnued from Second PaEe-l


the American sailor higher than ever be-
fore.
when this magnificent creation OF the
builders. the battleship Delaware, shall
Join the great fleet now homeward bound,
may she perform her part at all times
well. and be an honor to the nation as well
as the state whose name she bears and
whose citizens arc so deeply concerned In
her future record and success.
And II. unfortunately, war should
come. and this ship engage therein, we
hope and believe the best naval achieve
ments OF Delaware heroes will be more
than eouaned. and the honor OF the ma
ton. as well as the credit Of our state,
glorlously preserved.
Il thank you again for the honor shown
our state and the courtesy and kindness
we have received to-day
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Prominent Friend Minister p.ad

John J. Cornell. a minister Of the
Society of Friends who has spoken
frequently in the Meeting House at
Fourth and West streets. died in the
Union Protestant Innrmary. Baltimore.
yesterday. He was SO years old. The
funeral will be held on Monday from
the Park Avenue Meeting House. Bal
timore, and will he attended by many
Wilmington Friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06

speela, to TIE EvENING JOURNAL.

sDecla' to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA. Feb. 6-Hundreds OF people
In this vicinity are crowding Zoar NJ
h. Church to hear the remarkable dis
courses OF Rev. J. A. Sterrett.
DR.. Sterrett is one of the most sue
cessful revivalists ever heard here
Forty-two conversions are reported.
Odessa is within the throes OF the
greatest revival Of its history.
DR.. Sterrett is being urged TO remain
longer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
psfsetiv. EIue Caused Eire.

The Phoenix Fire Company extin-
guished a slight fire at the home OF
Emmett Morrow. No. 4 East Fifteenth
street. a member Of the company yes
terday. The blaze was caused by a
defective fiue The damage was slight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06

Professor Schatzel has organized
valley ball league among the members
Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Reds" were entertained at din
ner last evening and the 10 members
had royal time. The Blues who
lost the membership contest were the
walters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
To Entertaln Rar render.

Members Of the Bartenders Union
will go to Philadelphia on the evening
of February 10 to be the guest Of the
Bartenders' Beneficial Association Of
that city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
To Enlarge West Sunday School.

Architects have been asked to sub
init plans for the erection of an addi-
ton TO West Presbyterian Church as
more room is needed for the Sunday
school.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Phoenix Active to Have Dinner.

The second annual dinner OF the
Phoenix Active Association viii he
held on March 49, Officers OF the fire
department and city Council will be
guests OF the association on the occa-
sion
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Razinq Bio Stack.

smoke stack Of the old pumping sta
ton in Tenth street park The task
Is dihicult one and the work is
daily watched by many persons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Debate Postnoned.

the Y. NJ. c. A. was held last. night.
debate on Government Ownership
Of Mines" had been planned but il
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06

David A. McMullen. Of Glasgow. Del.
and Miss Addie Hushebeck. Of Summit
Bridge. Md. were married at Elkton
last evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Republicans Have Club Niaht.

Progressive euchre was the feature
Of club night last evening at the Young
Mems Republican Club house. No $40
King street. Next month the clubmen
will enjoy a big roast
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Preparing 10 Make AIterations

Preparations are now being made
to make the needed alterations to the
new home of the Democratic League.
at No. 610 French street The club
intends to formerly open the house
after March 20.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06

on Tuesday evening. February %.
the young people Of Newark will pre-
sent the fsrce Facing the Music" II
will be for the benefit of the town
lilEary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Y. M. c. A. Bible Class MEETING.

The recently organized Bible class
.of the Educational Department Of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will meet Sunday after
noon. The membership is growing
rapidly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
Vas No a Ground Hoc

Charles Weldin. member Of the
Phoenix Fire Company denies that he
was the companys ground hog, on
Tuesday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06
The Opiician

for years has been recognized
as the proper person to make
and fit glasses-but conditions
are changing and the art OF
adapting glasses science
and profession.
In IA different States laws
have been passed regulating
the practice Of prescribing
glasses TO qualified persons and
the name OF the bills I'm every
state has been ''OptOmetry
Bills" and the term "OP-
TOMETRIST" is fast becom-
ing adopted as the correct title.
We are both Optometrist and
Opticians-that is We both pre-
scribe and make glasses. up
from oculist prescriptions.
We assure you of the most
careful service at either store.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-06

Some men are lucky, but
wouldn't it be better to
have a Raincoat? We have
them, at SO, SIP, SIS and
up to S25. Blacks. Oxfords
and Fancys. Cut right,
made right, wear right.
Boys sizes. 50 TO SIS. Too
many styles to tell you
about, come and see them.
A new Black. Spring
Overcoat in today, silk
lined and silk faced, at
SIS; all sizes, 35 to 40.
Plenty of the $3.50. $3.50
and 80 Suits. IA off all
the others. Bargains in
Odd Trousers, Shoes,
Shirts and Collars.
Open tonight till 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
LOOKING FORWARD.

He-If you refuse me shall never
love again.
she-Well. if I married you you'd
be sure to.-Houston Post.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19

There is life size portrait paint
ed of Buffer, but he refused to accept
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
LOVES ANSWER.

LOVES ANSWER.
And hast thou ever loved before?"
He asked. II pray thee speak,"
She blushed; her sweet eyes sought
the floor;
She answered, mot this week"
Philadelphia Press.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
FOR WET FEET.
"What's' the matter q

WHATS the matter?'
You'd cry. too, if your ma made you
wear overshoes when you went swim
ming"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
The RIGHT KIND.

what do you think! l saw Jagsby
and Smith meet in saloon Just now,
and Smith gave Jagsby punch in the
face, which Jagsby took like lamb
What! Never resented it?"
Resent nothing! 1t was a milk
punch.''-Baltimore American.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
ANOTHER STORY.

81 believe Jimpson would share his
last dollar with a friend"
Eyes, but did you ever catch him
when he had e?"-Milwaukee Senti-
mel
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
HoRRoRs!.

DO you really think it's dangerous
to dye the hair?"
"Oh, very! I knew fellow of about
your age who did it, and the first
thing he knew he was married to a
widow with six children"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
AM EASY Berth,

"There's wonderful difference be-
tween my two nephews. One of them
is a born hustler, and the other is too
lazy to work"
Elbow does the lazy one manage to
exist?'
ooh, he has a job in store that
doesn't advertise"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
CALL THE CAT.

AS Mabel Downe was coming to town
The wind caught and lifted her hat.
She gave a slight scream. with reason.
'twould seem,
For out bounced monster brown
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
LUCKY.

"a fisherman. caught me awhile ago
and landed me in the bottom of
boat. 1t was like being in jail"
"How did you manage to escape? ~
"The boat began to leak, and some
one bailed me out"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
1nced a monster brown
SLIGHTLY MIXED.

my grandpa had perplexity fit
yesterday" said little Bess to her
playmate.
''Perplexity fiji" exclaimed the other
in surprise. ooh, guess you mean a
parallel stroke. "-Lippincott Maya
zine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
Free Press.

First Deaf Mute-WfAEi that fellow
over in the corner of the store with
his hands tied behind him?
Second Deaf Mute-That is my silent
partner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
NATURALLY so.

"That is very striking play"
'"Then it is bound to make a hit
Baltimore American.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
NOTHING SERIOUS.

81 suppose" he said, that all those
rings you wear have tender associa-
tions?"
ooh, no." she responded. "They are
merely engagement ngs."-Detroit
Free Press
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-19
Sisters Beau

Sisters Beau-A penny for your
thoughts, Johnny.
Johnny-Aw, don't be a cheap skate
and give me a nickel. 1 am thinking
about an ice cream soda.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-04-02
Sporting Notes.

Kentucky is the only state eft open
TO turfmen for spring racing.
The Edgemere Yacht club II Detroit
will build three catboats 70 compete
in the races for the Taft cup ut Toledo
Harry Payne Whitney has shipped a
dozen polo ponies to England to be
used by him and his friends in their
contests abroad this season.
kid" Beebe. i Philadelphia light
weight boxer who has fought 100 bat
ties without being knocked out. recent
ly scored his irst knockout, beating an
opponent in TWO rounds Mt PhiladeI-
phla.
The Target. the rowing launch used
by Coach Conibear Of the University
Of Washington. Seattle. for the last
two years. las been purchased by the
associated students OF the college for
coaching purposes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-04-02
NICKE4SHAN At WORK
New Attorney General Different
From His Predecessors.
NEWSPAPERS ON THE ALERT

Head Of the Department Of Justics
Fayors an Open Door Policy and
viii Keep the Reporters Busy.
Some Characteristics of the Man.
When Attorney General George W
Wickersham entered upon his official
duties AT the Department Of Justice
in Washington recently it was at once
evident that for the next four years
there is 10 be IN Attorney General Of an
entirely new kind
Of course everybody knew that it
would be a novelty TO have an Attorney
General who had never had anything
to do with politics. much less held office.
and who was known solely as an eminent
lawyer in private practice. Mr.. Knox
occupied a similar position, but even
he had had more to do with public
affairs than Mr.. Wickersha1n, and OF
the others IN recent years Mr.. Griggs
had been Governor Of New Jersey, Mr..
Moody was a Congressman from Massa-
chusetts, and Mr. Bonaparre had been
prominent in politics for years.
But it became evident that Mr.. Wick
ershaln was to be a new kind Of At
tornCv General in other respects. That
sort Of premonItion or provision that
runs through Washington had been
busy for some days before he came.
This sort Of subterranean biography
is a weIl-knOwn phenomenon in Wash
ington. and its accuracy is frequently
surprising. Men who had never seen
Wickersham and knew hardly any
thing about him were saying, There
will be something really doing at the
Department of Justice now"
This premonition or provision is not
a Joke Its strength may be gathered
from the fact that several newspapers
which had hitherto left the Depart
mpnt Of Justice uncovered assigned re-
DOrters to cover it, and to begin as
soon as Mr.. Wickersham got there.
Mr.. Wlckersham promptly declared
the open-docr policy He assembled
| the newspaper men on Monday and
said TO them. Heretofore my clients
nave DtH-tl tlLINA tOl
/ In performing my duties to them
/ have said nothing to outside persons
about their matters.
Now my clients are the people Of
/ the United States from Maine to Cali
/ fornia. and my new clients should De
kept informed about my conduct of
the interests which have been placed
by them in my charge [ shall do it
/ through YOU. They are your clients,
too. and an incorrect statement by any
of YOU will do harm to your clients and
mine. Let us work together.
These we're not his exact words, but
they are near enough to them. They
did more than anything else to confirm
the impression already gained that a
new kind Of Attorney General had
come to Washington.
1t was characteristic Of him, and
especially of his direct way of going
straight to the heart of a thing. II
one were asked to sum up his character
and methods in a sentence the words
"directness" and clarity" would have
to be in it.
His methods as a lawyer Illustrate it.
and are different from those Of most
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-04-02
aoncsau.

She looked 1t him. Her eyes we're steely
gray
Nothing at all the woman had to say
No comment, no objection. did she
deign.
with perfect calm she let the man ex-
plain.
No anger-not the least-did she display
He made 4 poor endeavor to be gay
AS he proceeded hiding his dismaY.
Striving his self possession to regain,
She looked at him.
All. we'll he knew that vainly he would
pray
ForgivaS ess for his failure TO obey
He wtIted ike n flower wanting rain.
He shriyeled and collapsed beneath the
strain.
You would not wonder had you seen the
way
She looked at him.
Chicago Daily News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-04-02
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Mrs. Rebecca Vented. etghtv-one
Gears old. Of Portstown. Pa. has at
r-nded 4OU7 funerals.
Miss LInnie Douglas Mitchell. i we'll
known society girl Of New Jersey. has
decided TO devote her life TO nursing
aud caring for the poor
Mrs Mary Goodale Of Oakdale.
Mass, who has Just celebrated the
seventy-ninth anniversary Of her birth
d.v, has scarcely a gray hair in her
had.
Thus far Miss Minnie J. Reynolds "
New York has the distinction Of hav-
i-g secured more signatures for the
national womans suffrage petition in
me evening than any other person in
the country.
Mrs. II. L. Tibbets has been appoint
ed chairman Of the board Of charities
in Lowell, Mass. She is a woman Of
means and social position and has for
several FEARS devoted much Of aer
time ana her wealth TO charity work
Mrs, Nancy g. Bush, postmaster at
C-arIotte. W. recently celebrated the
~enrv-eighth anniversary Of her
l.~Chday. She has been in the postal
vice for thirrv-eigh years. begin
u.1- as telegraph operator and as
rant postmaster.
2Lrs. William II. Taft wife Of Pres
ut Tart has been elected TO mem
hip in me Connecticut Society Of
.0nial Danes of America. Mrs.
Il is descendant Of Thomas
les. who was governor Of Con-
uaarfcut from 1855 to 1883
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-04-02

lawyers of prominence. While be never
Gives IN opinion Inless he IS -lgra-E. .v
posted on the subject, The opinion. when
IL does come. comes with al 5lc de- I=lva-
ness ana brevIrv Il shot from q. ..',.l.
There are 10 IFS" IN g.. ne +ar" ..' ID.
butts. While the svcraG. -v~ar
lives an opinion with qualifying p. RISES.
such As -on the other hand .g~.u Ike
event thar sC-tu.--5 hauu.n-. Fir
Nickersham leaves M sewing .rusg
At the age ii - iir NI,a--sE..l IS
q good deal Ike Edward H. l---r..aa-
n appearance He Is sL.r- 20 ...--
- short ~ Harr;mun-bs.u- a- .u, five
feet SIX ana One-hGlf and La, @ l.. l.aI-t-
man nervous energy, the clear Hartman
sight, the Hartman eyes. -as quick.
vigorous Hartman manner. His man
ner OF speech Is quick AID easy
he never loses his temper and III
the most TT. ng tIeTEeu, .Cs b. sjaave
and cool. He takes everything evenly
and never gets upset. lie has u sense
Il humCr and can take u Joke. even
when 1t IS on himself, and Is good at
repartee, though he IS not ! stOrv-teller.
His personality. in i word. NAV be de-
scribed as magnetic.-New York Times.