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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
John D. in Another Role

F. Rockafellow cousin Of Johns and also religious
his will let him that Lord caused the panic
of 1907 John d situation.
Cousin Rockafeow isn't anomalous whole lot of us
Smiths charging calamities
to the Lord and not few of egosticay imagine that
continuance the We take mani
fest blessing natural make little about the
but earthquake interfere with little
limitations with idea
the Creator has made mistake.
wholly improbable John believes his vast
wealth dispensaion Providence Great
wealth that the ground and the
right lives of and chill
den his by divine right If John D. believe that his
billion rather through
special effort the Devil represented thoughtess
and weaknesses it be difficult for john his
cousin imagine that special caames like the panic of
1907 John the specially selected and sancfied savior
ordinary think that Lord
things especial personally and
dduay audacty the
Teller egoim superlaive
of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
failing Patriots 'Incommunicado"
in limited States

before Taft reached Angeles wants
assists in his political
tions The is
place. a number of rich Americans have got min
concession Diaz,
which letting Diazs unces cousins in
the won't let De Lara else
preach workngmens rights in Mexico.
Wall that American panes and
Mexican The first thing
do in the morning Mexico bank
to learn much Wall Mexican dollars shall be
worth that
Thirdly De Lara is the who accompanied John Kenneth
American
Magazine republic striking and old
King mutator children the African
a the laters deal
ings with the native Mecans Diaz and Taft cannot yet put
.ncommunicado" hypocrisy
denounce official brutality and the best
thing is to jump the De
Lastly fellows together" the president
Of the glorious United States republic and the president of the
ingoriou Mexican republic about do opportunity
should be left squeang of the herd be they
Mexican American There amenities. It's to
Adrch scheme but to jail with
bstreerou folks who think they and think they
have rghtsi
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

ped out furiously. He heard
shouts behind him and the roar
of gathering mob, but drove on
at top speed, needless, so long as
he could catch Coppleheim. He
gained on him, pressed him close
ly; the taxicab made a turn for g
side street, and the vehicles col
lided, overturning upon the
ground. Next moment the crowd
had closed in, and Hadley and
Coppleheim were pulled from be-
meath the debris.
ARREST him." shouted Copple.
helm, with only half simulated
fury, shaking his fist at the cap
tive Hadley. HE stole this good
fellows cart and rode me down,
the drunken loafer. No, no, don't
kill him here" he added, as the
butcher, painting from the chase,
squared up to Hadley, backed by
the crowd. Take him to the po-
lice station-I can't stop now, my
wife is dangerously sick; I'll be
round to give evidence"
stop him." cried Hadley, with
sudden desperation. 81 was chas-
ing him. He stole my pocketbook
with important papers and money
My names Coppleheim-Repre-
sentative Coppleheim-search him
for it."
Coppleheim was overhauled and
his own pocketbook discovered.
Take him off," cried Hadley
''I'll be back to give evidence IL
half an hour-my house is OF
fire.
mot so quick" said a police
man sternly. "I'll take you both
Wen have to sift this matter
He snapped the irons deity up
on each of the representatives
wrists and led them away, Will,
the jeering popuIace followed be
hind.
'Teli me one thing" begget
Hadley as they sat together in ;
cell half an hour later. "Wha
was the vote on the bookmakini
bill
tits postponed till tomorrow,
growled the doorkeeper.
Coppleheim looked at Hadley
and Hadley looked at Coppleheim
"Hadley," said Coplpehein
sadly, what was that you wer,
saying about politics being n,
game for a man?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
DaITSborf>SforY
FOLLOW MY LEADER
BY Harold Carter.

DI OAAt Chs
Hadley, of the reform party.
and Coppleheim, who represented
the Interests" were the best of
friends outside the walls of the
state legislature. But the best
of friends fall out in times of
stress; particularly when there is
the prospect of an even vote upon
q bill to prohibit bookmaking. The
session was well-nlgh over. and,
after many days of debate, 1t was
expected that the bill would come
mp for the vote that afternoon.
Wherefore they loafed disconso-
lately in the Hobbies along with az
many representatives as either
side could muster.
They eyed one another askance
for several moments.
why shouldn't we pair and &c
to the ball gamer" coppleheim
murmured.
No sneaking back to vote
said Hadiey, suspiciously.
My dear fellow, what do yot
take me fors" said Coppleheim
In injured tones.
Half an hour later the friends
entered the grounds ogether
They walked down arm in arm
they took adjacent seats.
The sun shone warmly, the ex
element OF the booklnaking bill
had been forgotten in the contes
for the pennant. HadIey relaxed
into a condition of dreamy con
tent.
-'Copplehefm." he murmured
through half-shut eyes. polite
A no game for man. tell you
coppleheim. wish / was out o
IL. with my own little farm In tn.
country. leading a rustic life
He looked up with start. Cop
pIeheim was gone. Turning swift
- around, HadIey saw the treach'
efous representative sneakini
asfsly out or the stand.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
HOW TO LIVE LONG
by w. R. Q. LATsoN, B. S. PH. D., NJ. D

things Give long the land" And
realize that long life depends certain
meeting conditions the
life enormously heightened
AS regards longevity heredity is of course factor; but
influence heredity
greatly often happens that of
family, by taking
the proverbia three
ten; while another vital endowment will by
dissipated living his of life
to fill early grave.
lowest terms conditions long life
body mind. To gain the former, must
lightly much and
that the skim bowels
kidneys perform their Calmness of mind
tal particularly
worry,
vital disturbing action depicting vitality
curtailng span
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
TELL Nc a csARo
ST OPY H$}MA
CHI ildre MS 2yRMH2

by the roadside. In thrice their
pockets were filled with the
brown chestnuts and they were
leisurely looking over the pump
kins. Puggie had just picked up
a big fat one that would make a
jolly-looking fellow on halloween.
But Just as Bob stopped to put
his arms around this yellow treas
ure a hoarse shout reached their
ears. "Gee!" said Pug, looking
back, there comes the farmer,
mad as hornet. He's got gun!
Run. Bob. rum"
Run they did. Pug still lug
ging his pumpkin. Over the
fence they scrambled, and into the
buggy. But they found that Lena
r. in her roadside lunching had
pulled and wedged the buggy
wheel up against a stump. Every
minute was precious, as the farm
er was running as fast as he could
over the stubbly field and yelling
for them to stop. Free of the
stump at last, they started the
old horse on run down the road
none too soon, for the farmer,
with the evident Intention of
soaring them so that they would
keep away from his field in the
future, fired a shot that cut a
hole in the buggy-top.
1t was two very frightened
boys who finally halted out of
sight of the farmer. and wonder
ed what excuse they could give at
home for the bullet hole in the
Gee" groaned Bob, do you
think he might have known who
we were and have us arrested?
Cause we really were stealing,
you know"
81 didn't think of that" said
Pug. Lets tell our mothers, for
mothers can always help
a fellow out"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

1t was a glorious sunny Satur-
day, and the boys all knew that
out in the farmers fields and
woods were pumpkins and nuts
Just going to waste for want of
boys to gather them. At least SO
Bob Walsh and Puggie Gray de-
clared as they sat on the back
steps after Pug had finished his
mothers Saturday errands.
A few more whispers, and down
the back alley and into Puggie's
barn they raced. Very quietly
they harnessed the gentle family
horse, and very quietly they
drove down the alley and on to-
ward the reckoning country.
Cause" as Bob said to Pug,
eff our mothers see us they'll be
sure to make us stay at home to
do some silly work. Mothers are
so funny and 'fraid we'll get hurt.
Besides, we need those pumpkins
for our halloween fun, and when
fellows need their money for soda
water and other necessary things,
why, it's a shame not to go and
swipe pumpkins when we know
they are going to waste anyhow"
In due time they arrived beside
a large field where dozens of
great golden pumpkins peeped in
willingly through the fence, and
at the end of the field great chest
nut trees were dropping their
Opening burrs. Out climbed the
boys, leaving Lena r. to eat grass
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
from MARY%
BOOK
x

Fresh home stewed pumpkin
makes the best pies. This cannot
be had the year round. But
pumpkin may be SO treated as to
defy an epicure to distinguish be-
tween the preserved and the fresh
product.
Stew the pumpkin "dry" that is,
reduce the pulp greatly. Sift.
Then to every three-fourths of a
Icupful of pumpkin add three
fourths of cupful of white gran
ulated sugar, one scant teaspoon
full ginger. one-eighth teaspoonful
|of cinnamon, one-eights teaspoon
full of nutmeg, and a pinch of
salt. Blend thoroughly. Heat to
the boiling point, being careful
not to burn the mixture. Seal in
alright pint Jars. This will keen
Indefinitely.
The preserving may be done In
the fall, when pumpkins are fresh
or little at time at each stew
ing, or in the winter, when pump
kins will keep 10 longer. Which
ever plan Is followed, the product
is most convenient.
For pie dissolve one cupful of
preserved pumpkin in one and one
half cupfuls of hot scalded milk.
add one-half cupful of cream, and
two well beaten eggs: bake in
rich crust one hour and you have
the famous old New England
pumpkin pie.
Nothing is better to serve as a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
MINSTREL MIDGETs

KIN yo' answah dis, Rastus:
When am an Eye-talian LAX 9
gipsy?"
when he am a Roman, tee
heel"
"An' which am noah OBJ miser
wifi his money. taner or har-
ness dealer7"
"A tanner. becaze he hides his
money, while harness dealer
won't keep bit eff he kin git rid
OBJ It."
"0ur mex vocal reflection viii
bes When Caesar Crossed de Rub,
icon, He Crossed It OF de Map.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

The Anti-Suffragists of New
York are going to study the condi-
ton of women in all parts of the
globe. Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge
chairman of the executive commit
tee, has started on a two years
trip around the world to accumu-
late material for their enlighten-
ment. Miss Ida n. Tarbell, Mrs
Richard Watson Glider and Mrs
Elihu Root are conspicuous
among the workers of the associ.
alton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

GOMEZ
He leaped TO his feet and be-
gan to fight his way desperately
through the throng. Angry shouts
arose, he was thrust and jostled,
and when at last he fought his
way clear from the grounds he
was minus his hat, one eye was
swollen from a blow. and his
clothes were torn in half dozen
places. Fifty yards down the
street he saw Coppleheim leap in-
to taxicab. which drove swiftly
away toward the capitol. II Cop
pleheim could gain its shelter be-
fore the vote came on. the gates
would be closed on him; he saw
the whole plot now. lie looked
round in desperation; the only
fother vehicle in sight was a butch
er's cart, the horse hitched to a
post near by.
Hadley unhitched the animal,
leaped upon the seat, ana whip
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
MILD LIQUID CURES ECZEMA

Skin sufferersl Drop greasy
salves and nasty medicines. That
mild. soothing liquid. D. d. d.
prescription, stops the awful itch
with the first drops. A Doctors
prescription of acknowledged val
ue. Get bottle at French Drug
Co.. 18th and Pacific.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
Some Fxzds, Fdsbions and Home Hints for Wome,s
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Grey: I want to get
nay waist down real small. About
how long before it would be per-
manently reduced? Should I diet ?
Do you know about sleeping belts
which are used abroad? At pres
emit / wear corsets, size %, but ]
am sure could wear much
smaller size. / am five feet eight
and a half inches tall and weigh
1872 pounds. w. s. L.
Any dear girl. am glad you
have written, for I hope to be
able to save you from yourself.
You propose to injure your health,
your most precious possession, to
become a human freak. But to
think of reducing by diet or by
such artificial means as a Sleep
ing belt is positively criminal. You
may be called upon some day to
give the world man or a woman.
You will not be prepared to per-
form this greatest of human &C
accomplishments IL you ruin your
health to crafty a foolish fancy.
You are little under weight for
your height, and your waist is
none too large.
Dear Miss Greyi Is It proper
for a girl of 10 to allow a boy of
16 to walk home with her? Is 1t
right for her to accept candy or
flowers from him If her mother
has not met him?
INQUISITIVE.
Aft there is no harm in this
acquaintanceship there can be Lo
good reason why the young man
should not meet your mother. 1t
would be better for all concerned.
Dear Miss Gray: I often have
hemorrhage from my nose. What
will prevent? I am 40 years old
and weigh 215 pounds.
A SUBSCRIBER.
A.-Your weight Is too much.
Reduce this by simple diet. Avoid
overstrains, such as heavy lifting.
Consult a physician in regard to
your blood pressure, which may
be too high.
Dear Miss Grey: What will dis
sipate the odor from waist
which has been dyed with paint
and gasoline? olf#
A.-Hang 1t where the air cir
culates freely until the odor disap-
pears. 51a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Seems that those Eskimos told
a whaling captain that Cook
had found the pole. That, evi-
IDENTIFY, was while the gumdrops
still lasted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

AS heretofore, the Eilers Music
House is accepting the latest issue
of Lucore prize piano bonds at a
premium. 900
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

1--WE attended church this
morning"
"Why. did your newspaper boy
miss you, too?"-Life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Miss Flora Macdonald, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Macdonald,
was married to Mr.. Scott Holt of
Mabton, Wash. The wedding took
place at the family residence, on
North J street, in the presence of
small gathering of relatives and
intimate friends.
The ladies of the First Baptist
church are holding the second of
their series of teas this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. G. A. Caven-
der, 3001 North Twenty-sixth
street. Mrs. l.. l.. Cloyd and
Mrs. G. F. Arnold are to assist
the hostess.
Last evening at the family resi-
dence on Park Heights Miss Bon
ME Eleanor Blakeley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blakeley, and
Mr.. Alan Gibbs Cary were mar
ried by Rev. H, Horace Chaplain
of the Trinity Episcopal church.
The wedding was a pretty one
and the young couple left after a
briday collation. for their future
home in st. Paul.
st. Margaret's guild will give
the first of its fall dancing parties
tomorrow evening at Masonic
temple. Mrs. A. s. Black, presi-
dent of the guild, and a group of
Trinity women will be patron
esses of the affair.
Miss Marguerite, the young Sc
attic singer who will appear with
Ellery's band tomorrow after
noon and evening at the armory,
arrived this morning and will be
the guest of Mrs. Dan Calkins.
Mrs. A. V. Morris will be hos
tess for the meeting of the new
Musical Study club tomorrow af-
ternoon.
The Woman's Needlework
guild will place on exhibition at
st. Luke's parish house tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, the whole
number of garments which have
been contributed for the poor. 1t
is estimated that about 1000
garments will be put in the dis
play and all are invited to see it
from 10 until 4 o'clock tomorrow.
Announcement has been made
by Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Garretson
of the enga cement of their daugh-
ter Susie E., to Mr.. r. III. Rich
ards of Utica, N. Y. The we'd
ding win take place quietly Satur-
day at the family residence on
Park Heights and the couple will
leave for Spokane whexe they
will make their home.
The ladies of the Epworth
Methodist church will serve a ho.
chicken pie supper at the church
parlors this evening from $50
to s o'clock and all are invited
to participate.
Central w. G. T. u. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at @ O'Clock
in the hail, $40 South street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
THIS A PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE
JUST TRY MY RECIPE
BY CYNTHIA GREY

1ERY woman knows-or thinks she knows-how
to bake better pumpkin pie than her next-door
neighbor And L hope you won't think me ego
tisteal when | say that l bake better
pumpkin pie thar any OTHER woman, unless
she hapens to know my recipe.
In the first place, l have my ingredients for
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
Comic and Hur1or Section

If Prof. Todd goes up 10 miles
to observe Mars, can the planet
be depended upon to meet him
more than half way?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

An elaborate affair is to be
the autumn fete which the ladies
of ST. Patrick's church will give
at the church auditorium on
North Twelfth and ] streets this
evening. Prominent women of
the church will preside at the
various booths and the fete Is ex-
pected to he great success. Mrs.
H. ]. Schwinn has charge of the
program.
A wedding which is of much
interest among the many Tacoma
friends of the bride was solemn
lied at high noon today when
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

At Room 522, Provident build
Ing, Pacific avenue. 9Th floor.
smith-Premier Typewriter. now
located at 1107 Commerce st. sss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Deposition who sues Washing
ton banker for hurting money g
him doesn't seem to be content Il
have fortune coming his way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

I had written TO Aunt Maud.
Who was on a trip abroad.
When / heard she'd died
cramp,
Just too late to save the stamp.
London Punch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

relish with cold or hot meats than
|spiced currants. To each pound of
the fruit allow pound of sugar.
Make strip in the proportion OF
one pint of vinegar to each four
pounds of sugar, two teaspoonfuls
each of mace, cinnamon and ALI
spice, and a teaspoonful each of
cloves and salt. When this mix
turer is boiling. add the currants
and cook for 20 minutes. Put up
in glasses the same as Jelly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Pfeffer kraut is most appe-
itizing dish. Cut a half head of
cabbage into four pieces, cut two
green peppers into inch strips, and
boil all together with half pound
of bacon one and one-half hours.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Whether Mr.. Crane is now al
ex-diplomat depends upon wheth-
er he ever was one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Chicago is to have $25. 000,-
600 union depot" This will
only add to the enthusiasm with
which people take a train out of
there.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

A READER.
A.-Moles are permanent pig
mented areas in the skin. Moth
ing but removal by electricity OIL
caustic will cure them. If one
commences to grow perceptibly il
should be removed at once by a
good surgeon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

The more they 'tshow up
Judge Gaynor, the more it looks
like he would make the kind of
mayor New York usually has
to put up with.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

"Pa, what is a liberetto?"
"a liberettos Aurelius, is a
home for old Jokes. "-Detroii
Saturday Night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

He: l was right, but I sup
pose I'd better give in.
She: l was wrong, but it won't
do to admit it.-Red Hen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Dear Miss Gray: What will re
move brown moles?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Howard: Was your play really
taken off after only a six-night
run?
Coward: Yes, really. 1t was a
drama that was approved by every
minister in the city.-Life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Servant (who has been sent. to
chastise a stray cat for stalking
chickens: I-couldn 't-catch I'm
-mum-for the nearer I-got to
1m-the further e got away
London Punch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Magazine has story entitled
why Tammay Wins" Quite un.
necessary waste of words. Tam.
many wins because 1t holds the
stakes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

That young Mr.. Loeb is certain
ly causing a flutter in the SNUG
Cling set.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

So far as can be learned, Matt
Henson is not drawing any $4,000
houses with his polar lectures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

A.-Your weight is too much.
Reduce this by simple diet. Avoid
overstrains, such as heavy lifting.
Consult physician in regard to
your blood pressure. which may
be too high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

The ladies of the First Baptist
church are holding the second of
their series of teas this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. G. A. Cavern
der, 3001 North Tween ty-sixth
street. Mrs. l.. l.. Cloyd and
Mrs. G. F. Arnold are to assist
the hostess.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

st. Margaret's guild will give
the first of its fall dancing parties
tomorrow evening at Masonic
temple. Mrs. A. s. Black, presi-
dent of the guild, and a group of
Trinity women will be patron
esses of the affair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Central w. c. T. U. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 2, O'Clock
in the hail, $40 South I street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

The ladies of the Epworth
Methodist church will serve no.
chicken pie supper at the church
parlors this evening from $50
to s o'clock and all are invited
to participate,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Miss Flora Macdonald, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Macdonald,
was married to Mr.. Scott Holt of
Mabton, Wash. The wedding took
place at the family residence, on
North street, in the presence of
small gathering of relatives and
intimate friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

DR.. Cook finds that he has
steady employment rediscovering
his discoveries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Dear Miss Greyi Is it proper
for a girl of Is to allow a boy OF
16 to walk home with her? Is II
right for her to accept candy OF
flowers from him If her mother
has not met him?
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

Scarcely a single influential
journal of more than local i'm
portance is approving Of the way
in which Congress is handling
the tariff. Golfers, Harper's and
the Saturday Evening Post are
all finding fault with the doings
of the majority; but there is
ample time for them all to switch
before the next election.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

Some contemporaries are la.
menting the fact that Theodore
Roosevelt did not hold Office at
the time of the tariff revising
session of Congress. The in
ference is that he would have
forced a general lowering of the
rates. There is, as a matter of
fact, nothing in his record to
show that he would have done
anything of the kind. Of course,
he would have made a lot of
noise and created a great deal of
confusion; but he would not
have accomplished a bit more
than his anaemic successor.