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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
GRoToN

Mr.. and Mrs u. +. Clark and Mrs
Emma Clark were at Montpelier Wednes
day.
Mrs. |. o. Kicker and Mrs. Georg,
Eastman were ct Woodsvilla. N H., Tues
day.
Fred Welbc has moved from the tene.
ment Of +. NJ, Page to The Sargent
house
Bert Berry Of Barre called at the homs
of Mrs Patch and mother, Mrs Clark
recently.
Mrs Clark and daughter, Mrs Patch
went out to Westville and called on
friends recently
Aaron Weleh 81 Montpelier visited his
parents. Mr. and Mrs a q. Welch, sew
eral days this week
Rev Il Sberburne. representing the
Vermont Bible society, VIII speak at a
union service al the Baptist church sun.
day evening
Dr. G. G Cowan 3 s Eastman Rob.
ert Davidson and others attended the
Masonic district meeting at Wells River
Tuesday night
James Adams, who has been working
for Hosmer Bros. granite cutting for the
past year left Monday for Vancouver,
British Columbia.
Mr. and Mrs Clayton Foster. who we're
called here t. attend the funeral Of Mrs
"A. N. Clark, sister az Mrs Foster. re-
turned e their home at Bath, n. HI
Wednesday
NJ Z Beekley Jeff Thursday on a trip
through East Barre N'illiamstown
Washington and Chelsea. repairing the
switchboaras on the Orange County tele-
phone lines
a reception will b given Mr. and Mrs.
Steven RHlston at knights Of Pythia5
hall Thursday evening, January 81. a
cordial invitation j. extend % nh Ia
dies are requested f. bring cake
Everett Forsyth, formerly Of Topsham
and well known here who held a position
in the custom department at North Troy
has been transferred to Derby Line and
takes the position Of deputy collector
Thc body of Mrs Norwood, mother
81 G. p. Sandsrson. who died Thursday
at tile home 0f her son Ell McIndoes was
brought here to-day Saturday for bur
ial in the family lot ID the village Gene
terry. Mrs Wormwood's death was the
result of shock Of paralysis, sustained
about two years ago
"Gentlemen's night viii be observed
bv the Ladies Needleefaft club Monday
night at knights 81 pythias hail The
ladies viii meet AZ the hall IN the after
noon for work, and MI six o'clock they
will serve 4 banquet Is which they have
invited their gentleman friends The
evening VIII be passed with music, games,
etc
The funeral Of Mrs. A. N Clark was
held at the home Of Mr. and Mrs George
Clark Tuesday afternoon Rev Al j.
6iough Of Montpelier oificiated assisted !
1y Rev T. A, Smith Those from out
II town who were here to attend the
funeral were Mrs. Agnes Sinclair. Mr.. /
ma Mrs. G. G. Foster If Bath, M H.
Mrs. George Tiee 81 Sc Johnsbury and /
MI and Mrs Ernest Taisey Of New /
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
N MARCH Or TABLOID DRAMA.

stiil more evidence Of the yellow
,erilT for the standard theatre. the only
playhouse in vermont's leading city
threatening to go into the moving pic
ture business and drop everything but an
occasional play Of great renown. In
other cities and towns Of Vermont, the
business Of flashing pictures on the screen
has caught on IN wonderful style, and the
village which does not support at least
one Of the little playhouses Of this sort
il not considered quite UP to date Then,
too, the inevitable evolution Of things
has caused the moving picture concerns
to encroach even more deeply on the
preserves Of the legitimate drama; there
was natural warfare developed then
am6ng the picture concerns themselves.
VITA the consequent striving for improve.
ment Of production to catch the nickels
and dimes Of she public. The result has
been the Introduction Of vaudeville skits
together with the pictures. which works
still mors, disastrously for the theatrical
eircuits.
90 the other hand, there IS some gain
to theatrical art because Of this invasion
By the tabloid drama. and that gain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
NORTHFIELD

The Ladies' Reading Circle win be en-
tertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. II
+. Roberts at her home
a large part o. young people went
to West Berlin last evening a. at
tend TIE soeiable given by the Epworth
League
]. L. Stone returned home yesterday
after a visit Of a couple of weeks with
relatives III Toledo, Ohio, where be went
70 assist ii closing the estate n his
brother.
a double header basket ball garno viii
be PLAYED ID the Armory this evening
when the Burlington high school aud the
North6eld high win play and the Nor
witch sophs. and company I.
The third II the series Of special yes
pei services viii be held il the Congre
gationl church tomorrow afternoon At
tour o'clock. Ia addition to specill
by the quartett and choir, Mrs.
III. r. B. Flint viii sing solo Rev.
Mr. Sargent Will oreach on the subject,
sThe sinlessness OF Jesus
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22


RACE.
The deelination Of DIN Merrill Of Enos.
burg Falls to run as candidate for the
Republican gnbernatorial choice ii Yer
mont paves THE way most likely for the
presentation Of some other candidate.
Many people, who were not just satisfied
with either Of the avowed candidates.
were waiting to hear from Mr.. Merrin
That he was ready To enter the lists and
were Withholding their support until such
time Mr. Merrill having declined to
stand for the fght, these dissatisfied ones
win probably still look about for a dark
horse To come into the race, OF at least
majority Of them win, which fact viii
serve as an inducement for some ambi-
tious man to say he wishes the place.
Whatever effect Mr. MerrilPs announce
ment MAY Immediately have win I'm.
doubtedly be toward strengthening the
candidacy Of Frederick G. Fleetwood Of
Monisville, and in case no candidate
comes into the position III the race which
1Ir Merrill might have filed, stiIl more
strength win Be diverted toward the
AlorrisviIle man. Thus. in any event, Mr..
Fleetwood seems to have been the gamer
through the action Of the Enosburg Falls
man III deciding not to run for the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
q Iamperls EuEdencn.

Two young lawyers, members Of the
bar but few weeks, had grown rather
obsreperous in the Office OF one Of the
court clerks.
Here, you get out Of herep said the
clerk
We don't have to- the more talka-
tive one promptly answered. We've
got a right IN here. We're lawyers
"Ah. go on the clerk replied.
''you're nothing Of the kindw
Sure we are" the spokesman re-
Joined. Then turning to his comrade.
he commanded, Buck. go over and
get your sign. Success Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Is the original Florodora Sextette"
all married 81, that the newspapers have
TO associate Richard Harding Davis name
with a mere Yama Yama7 girl We
had thought there was an unlimited sup
ply Of original Florodorass for any and
ell cases
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

According to the Rutland News, there'n
be many more automobile in Rutland
this season, because people heretofore
considered immune" are catching the
fever. It will be interesting IN that
event to see how many plasters need
to be stuck on their real estate posses
sions to cover up the holes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
The Modern Midas.

What q lucky man Y0u are said tie
city relative to be able to raise all yo0
need to eat
"Yes, answered Farmer corntossei.
eBut the things are worth So mueh ia
ready money chat ! haven't the nerve
to get extravagant and eat am. Wash.
ington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
One Man Has said That He

carries life insurance because his worldly
are not sufficient to maintain
his wife and children Il be IS taken from
them. How abont yonrs 6lst year.
National Life Insurance Company, Mont
neler vt. lAutuail
s. s. Ballard. General Agent, Mont.
neiier Nt; n. 81 Ballard local agent.
Afantnaiiar VI iAinfualA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

9Ir Wild and Mr. Woody meet on the
street ~ New York, and Mr Wild pulls
his revolver end punctures Mr. Woody,
whereupan ar. Woody grapples and beats
Alr. Wild into submission Aud yet they
speak about The wild and woody West7t
There's moro unrestraint IN orr LEADING
city alone than there is in the entire
West
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Have you ever seen an italian sum
sety' asked the artist.
mo; / never have replied the lady
ia the studio.
Wen. that painting Of mine over
there IS an Italian sunset
"Oh indeed And does 1t look any
thing like -Yonkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Canada. having reduced strikes and
lockouts to a minimum still has con
tract to eliminate disastrous railroad
wrecks As indicated by last nights ter
rihle catastrophe on the Canadian Pacific
line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

IT'S q different world from base 10 dome
It's a sweeter land when the wives coma
home.
The grind don't seem like It used 20 seem
And the old home smiles in the arms q
dream
When the wives come home when ths
wives come home
tvs e different world from base 10 dome
Baltimore SUR
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

iies in The fasi tbat theatrical perform.
ances q the lower and cheaper class have
been driven Of the circuits largely and
the public y rot pestered BIZ malodoroas
dramas which have been thrust upon
IL People who pay their money for
drama now want the best Of they'll take
the tabloid form IN this, the dramatic
ART gains but Chat doesn't help the
pocketbook Of the theatre managers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
chIvaIrous Iohnnls.

what's the matter. dearT
Il have just had 4 Eight with John
nie over dlvidin' the candy you gave
us.u
WAS there no one to take your
part"
"Yesm; Johnnie took IT, Houston
Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
Man Of HIs 80.

u thought you told me these lots
would double III value ia two years. and
here's q man offering me exactly what
I gave for them
eYes; but you forgot you gave twice
as much as they were worth. Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

It should not be lost sight Of that
George Hubbard won six votes on Bos-
tons mayoralty rcoounti they mean a
good deal 70 Hibbard's little pile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Zig contract for Quincy battleships
not granite. That's where Quincy goes
rs one better,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Elsie-s So Madge married that old mil
lionaire I suppose there was good
deal Of throwing At the wedding
Ethel--0h, yes; rice, old shoes and
insinuations Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

MAY I offer You ny umbrella and
my escort homer
Many thanks, | will take the um-
brella Fliegende Blatter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
4 cr,.aI sal

Katie What a lovely ring. Matte
Isn't It? This ring was given me on
my twenty first birthday Katie Real.
ly2 Why, how we'll preserved it isl
IT'S hardly a bit wornl Cleveland
Leader.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

There viii also be quite a hole in New
York state for someone e rattle around
IN when the present governor gets out
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Lately engaged ia deadly struggle,
Russia and Japan now combine 10 show
Secretary Knox bis proper place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Paris sct tho fashion with hiph water,
and, Of course, Barre had to follow the
style.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

DIN il ali.in as a govcrnorship posi-
blity
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Grilling The beef trust ought to give
ns plenty 81 roast beef but II won't
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

whats your rate "

WHATS your rateT
"Three-ffty d day, with meals"
Cant you make that little cheap
err don't eat much and don't sleep
very well. Browning's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

Just watch vegstarianism grow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

hirst Actor approached the clerk
Of the Red Dog inn and told him actors
deserved special terms.
Second Aetor-Ah. indeed And what
did he sayl
First Actor He said they deserved
six month terms in the county work.
house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
FHIROGGRS sG

The big store with little prices.
ia North Main Street. Barre. vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

The average daily circulation Of the
Barre Daily Times for the week ending
Saturday was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

We Clean. Press and Repair Clothing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22
543O

copies, the largest paid circulation Of any
daily paper in this section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-22

The funeral o. Mrs Catherine Sim.
mons was held from 81. Augustines
church yesterday morning Rev. d. III
Q'Sullivan officiating assisted Nv Rev
r J. Doheny Of Waterbury The body
was placed h the vault Of the Catha-
lie cemetery TO await burial IN the
spring The bearers were William s.
Choate. Thomas Farrell, James Carey
and j. r. gallaher.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
80
THOSE FREIGHT RATES.

There is a considerable amount OF
agitation in regard to the alleged dis
cr!minatory freight rates which the
Norfolk K Weston in charging in the
instance OF Bluefielo. and the evidence
at hand appears to bear out the val
idity OF the charge. There is moth.
ing new however, in the situation The
Chamber of Commerce has chewed
the matter over, probably since the
early history of the town without
ever having taken any denite stems
insofar as We are advised to have
the wrong remedied. 1t is pretty we'll
established that the railroad really
has freight rate scheduled in effect
which discriminates against this city
giving Roanoke, Lynchburg and other
Virginia cities more advantageous
rates. This it must be admitted is an
injustice and should be remeded. All
we are looking for in the matter is
a square deal, ard TO this we are en-
titled.
We believe, however, if the matter
were taken up in an intelligent man
ner with the railroad people that our
claims would be recognized and the
wrongs righted. The Norfolk 4 Wes
tern has always been more or less
kindly disposed toward BluehelG. 1t
has made improvements on it's prop
erty for the general benefit of the
city which it could easily have oscar
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

Mr.. f.. S. Baker. obtain in practically
every other instance of Democratic
victory. If there was a stay.at-home
vote, 1t stayed at ho.le because it was
dissatisfied with the Republican can
G.uales, dissatisfied with their records
arl with the record OF the party. Ad
ded to this, which we are granting
ior the sake of argument. there was
another goodly percent which not on
ly went to the polls. but voted the
Democratic ticket for precisely the
same reasons. In this senatorial dis
trict, aside from the popularity OF Mr..
rench, one of the principal things
which figured in the defeat OF Mr..
Eaker was the fact that the people
were dissatisfied with his RECORD.
Along with his party he had failed
absolutely to carry out the promises
which he made to the people ana the,
came to the very wise conclusion that
h. las unworthy of their tru I.
The Mail is i'm error, moreover. as
TO Mr.. French's majority. The Of
fetal fibures give it at 1885.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
THE TRUE REASON.

A complete compilation of the vote
cast in the Seventh senatorial district
of West Virginia, composed of the
counties of Summers Mercer. Raleigh
and Monroe, in which district Mr.. u.
Z. French, Democrat, won ont over
Hon. L. S. Baker, Republican, shows
tnat the majority received by Mr..
french reaches but 1863, instead of
@sSt AS reported in these columns
some days ago Mr.. French attained
maJorities in all the counties of the
district, as follows: Summers. 600:
Mercer, SO; Raleigh, 60; Monroe. 80.
The stay-at-home vote in that district
as we'll as in about all the other dis
tricts OF the State that went Demo-
cratic this year. was entirely TO blame
for the defeat OF Senator Baker
Charleston Mail
If the stay-at-home vote which the
Mail and other Republican papers
holds responsible for the Democratic
victory in West Virginia is any balm
to the mutilated hopes of the party.
they are welcome to the entire out.
put of Gilead. Granting that there
was an unusually large percent of
this vote, the Republican press of the
state has failed to assign the correct
reasons for it. The same reason
which gave Mr. French his unprece-
uented majority in this senatorial dis.
riet over his Republican opponent.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
NOTICE OF rRusree,s SALE

by virtue of the authority vested in
me by deed of trust bearing date on
the 18th day of July, 1907, executed
by j. W. Marshall and wife. TO the
undersigned. ID. NJ. Easley, as Trustee.
to secure c. OLeary q Son, a cor
poration, the payment of certain notes
therein described, and recorded in the
Office OF the Clerk OF the County
Court OF Mercer County, and State
OF West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book
No. 10, page 454, and default having
been made in the payment of said
notes, the sum OF $4,000 with inter
est, now being due thereon. and hav-
ing been required by said corporation
so to do the undersigned will offer
Tor sale. at public auction, to the HIGH
est bidder, in front of the Flat Top
National Bank of Bluefield, Bluefield.
West Virginia, on the 30th day of No
Yember, 1910, at o'clock D. m. the
following lot or parcel of land i'm the
City of Blucfield, Mercer County. West
Virginia, and described as follows
10 wit:
FRONTING Forty (4O) eet on
Greenbrier Street, $50 feetetaoishrd
running back in a Northerly direction
between parallel lines at right angles
to said Greenbrier Street, $50 feet
and being Lot No. 8, Section No. So
as shown on map of lots attached to
deed from Joseph | Doran and Ida
w. his wife to the Bluefield Water
Works & Improvement Co. by deed
dated the End of May, 1891, and re-
corded in said Clerks Office I'm Deed
Book No. % page g &C.. and which
was conveyed to the Euresa Land
Company by tho Bluefield Water
Works & Improvement Co. by deed
dated the 18th day of October. 1906
Terms of sale CASH IN HAND ON
THE DAY OF SALE.
ID. NJ. EASLEY.
Trustee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
Safeguarding \ Constitution.

The New Mexico convention has set
n good example wi 'ch might well be
followed in older states. 1t has
adopted a provision that no amend
ment to the constitution can De
adopted unless first it is submitted 70
the people by q two-thirds vote Of
each branch Of the legislature and
then sratified or approved by Il
majority of the people. amounting 20
AT least 40 per cent OF the entire
electorate of the state
This action shows that the conven-
lion appreciates the importance of
stability IN the organic law. II is
vioT which Should receive the ap-
proyal OF all intelligent men, for it
IS beyond dispute that a state consti-
tuition should he so sOlidly built and
firmly established that no wave Of
popular excitement would he able 20
move it from it, rour latlons. IT IS
the guarantee Of civil liberty and the
shelter Cf personal and property
rights. 1t should stand like a great
rock, strong and sure, against eli the
storms of revolution and radicalisn
which might arise in the history of a
state.
Who is tie most popular cal-Iato,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

ed. The talk about a business mans
club taking the matter in hand ia
more or less visionary, and woule
doubtless result in sundry and vari.
GUS resolutions after the similitude q.
the operation of the Chamber OF
Commerce. William Shakespeare once
remarked that that which We call toe
rose by any other name would smell
as sweet and any other name applied
to q Bluefeld body OF this nature
would hardly change its efficiency. If
three or four level headed business
men, minus any revolutionary frilIs
would take 1t upon themselves to
take the matter up with the railroad.
VIC believe that it operate in the di.
rection of relief
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
NOTICE.

civil service examination. as
provided by the Charter of the City OF
Blueneld. will be held at the City Hall
of said City on the 25th day of No
Yember. 1910, at 1884 o'clock p. m.
Tor examination of applicants desiring
appointments in the police and fire de-
partments of said City.
Application blanks may be had up
on application to the undersigned.
BY order of the Board OF Affairs.
J. II. AKERS. Auditor
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
December. 1910. between the hours Of

December, 1910, between the hours Of
nine o'clock a. m. and six o'clock d. m.
at the law office of John R. billiard,
in the City of Bluefield, County of Mer.
Ger and State Of West Virginia, will
take the dispositions of myself and
others, to be read in evidence on my
behalf in a certain chancery suit now
pending in the Circuit Court of Mer-
Ger County, West Virginia, in which 1
am plaintiff and you are the defend
ant.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
How 10 Eat Mnfiics.

The Republican nominee for COVER
nor of Ohio in the recent campaign
was very fond of wafIles
Il have q regular formula for eat
ing wafiies," said Mr.. Harding to o
friend, and | recommenI it to every
one You eat the first I 4 waf.lcs with
out yrup. but wit hlots OF butter.
lhon you put syrup on the next . and
the last half dozen you eat just simp-
~ swimming in syrup. Eaten taat
way waifles never hurt anybody. -
Success.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

If, from any cause, the taking of
these dispositions shall not be com
menced, or being commenced, shall
not be completed on that day, the
taking Of the same will be continued
from time to time at the same place,
and between the same hours until they
are completed.
MARY. G. LEWIS,
By Counsel
JOHN r. BILLIARD.
Counsel for Plaintiff.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
The Snot Snreah.

don't know whether 20 accept
this testimonial or not, unused the
hair restorer man.
what the matter with it?' de-
handed the advertising manager.
We'll exclaimed the boss, the
man writes: i used 20 nave three
Dald-spots on the top Of my head,
but since using one bottle of your
mir restorer | have only one -
Fittsburg Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

once upon a time so dreary, while !
pondered, weak ana weary
Ger times when getting lected was
easy, Theodore,
While waited, almost tainted. sud.
denly there came jabbing.
AS of some one gently stabbing. stab
hng me behind and fore.
All, distinctly | remember. it was In
that bleak November.
And each separate gasping member
split his clothes, oh Theodore.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
4 Dubious Treat.

In honor of the oveutful day of
graduation from a cooking school she
got up little spread
Yes, I've got the loyeliest di-
oloma!" cried the fair graduate. Its
On sheepsltin parchment, with big
gold seal. | cooked that dish you are
eating. Now just guss what it is"
is it-'er-"the young cynic paus-
ed impressivel. lis it the diploma,
Peggie ?'-Success Magazine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
NOTICE.

MARY c. LEWIS, Plaintiff, VS.. VIM.
F. LEWIS, Defendant.-In the Cir
cult Court of Mercer County, West
Virginia.
To WIN. +. LEWIS:
Take notice that on the Ord day of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

Emerson said lie is no whole man
until he knows how to earn a blame
less livelihood" Some who aspired
to reelection now have the opportu-
nifty needed. A condemned man usu-
ally reDents.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
H-t.t

That "A public Office is a public
trust is quite evident if we Judge by
the number of public officers who are
closely allied with the trusts