Putnam patriot., 1910-12-16

The thousand and -one-iils that afiiic
humanity leave few unscatbed, ever
In youth aud childhood. A lecturer
in an education institution once said
that every eleventh adult one met had
1 ne hernia, and rheumatism j. quite a.
often an affection, which Horace Gree.
lev said. was ssthe curse Of humanity"
And the smiling, happy faces We meet
with might all say that they were
troubled with some chronic aiiment OF
body. The Christian IL consolcd with
the promise that some day his body
will be made immortal, ineofruptibie,
glorious, and subject to no pain or sick
ness, and what Ills he endsres in this
life. are all for the best.
But there are exceptional cases that
We occasionally meet with, which call
forth not only our sympathy but our
astonishment aud wonder such is
the case Of Lieutenant Ambrose / Mo-
marty, son 81 the late Michael 1ofisr-
ty Of this city. who lives on bradley
street, al the home Of Mrs. Martin, by
"a member Of whose family he Is cared
for, being entirely helpless to do any
thing for hiuiseIf--nOi even 20 lift his
haads.
We remember some twenty five years
ago Of printing an item TO this effect,
Ia the PATRIOT: At the breakfast Ia
bic Of ms parents young Ambrose, then
n splendid specimen Of a young man,
Of fine character, and ambitious To
make himself reputation, said TO
them, II zee that our Congressman an
nounees that he has an appointment
oil cadet 10 enter West Point, and
| am going 10 Try To get the appoint
mcnt.7 lie did Try; passed successful
examination, and entered West Point.
One of his instructors in that noted In
stitution was Colonel Geo. w. Goe
thals-w who has made himself famous
In constructing the Panama Canal.
After graduating, young Moriarty
enlcft d the army and WINS assigned 10
the Ninth Infantry Regiment rs Lieu,
tenant, aud served from 1887 Till 1894.
lie served in various parts OF the South
aud In some unhealthy district con-
tracted his strange and paraIyzing dis
easc that untitled him for active ser
vice. He was therefore retired on part
pay, and returned home 10 his IA
ethfis family.
He was able To walk about for two
OF three years, but kept grow ing weak
CT and weaker in his limbs and finally
made his last tramp around the city
Ia l5Ol--and soon became "shut-in,"
and has remained such ever since.
lie was cared FOR nj his fathers home
until the death of his parents. For a
while after he had trying time, but
finally found "A good home and the best
of care in the family OF Mrs. Martin,
where he still abides.
The most strange feature OF his help
less condition Is TINT he experiences
no pain of body, and seems 10 enjoy
life as well II not better than many
with healthy bodies. lie sleeps we'll
aud has "A good appetite. "My face
looks like that of prize lighter he re-
marked To one who spoke of its heal
thy appearance.
lie enjoys feading-the local and
other papers especially, and takes in
terest In general as well AS la local mat
tiers. ~ keep we'll posted, about cur
town affairs he said 10 "A visitor about
whose family he knew about lis mem
beers. II learn much news from yisi.
tors, young and old
He is cheerful In his conversation
with visitors, and enjoys joking, on oc
easions where IL is fitting. His condi-
ton does not disturb his mind any
more than II he were sound of body.
al reconcile my mind To condition of
things that can't be helped, and SO
keep contented mind"
Mr.. Moriarty is AZ years of age; Is
possessed of a superior and well-culti-
waited mind, which ensbles him 10 en-
JOY life without fretting. He has many
visitors and enjoys good company--in-
telligent people who look on the bright
side of life-and young people.
No thoughtful man can depart from
IA visit with this man Of great bodily
affection without receiving lesson
that Will make him view lie III more
satisfied feeling OF mind.