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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
TWO LIVES
Saved By A Pet Dog And Cal
And A Girl

New York, December 15-A dog
barked, a pet cat scratched persistent
ly at her mistress's gown and a girl
of II displayed extraordinary self-pos-
session.
The result was that two lives were
saved in Brooklyn fire.
Those saved from death were AL
fred Payne, 90 years old and totally
blind, and Mrs. Mary Cody, 20 years
old and feeble. The fire burned out
the first floor of stationery store at
289 Smith street.
Payne is the proprietor of the store
and lives over it with his daughter
Emma and his wife.
About o'clock this morning the
daughter was awakened by the frantic
barking of Monk little dog, and by
her cat which jumped on the bed and
scratched her.
She smelled the smoke and awaken
ed her mother. Payne was panic.
stricken. but the two women reassured
him, and all three, with blankets
around their heads, managed to gain
the the street after some difficulty.
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BUCKEYE RAILROADS
MAKE POOR SHOWING
Gross Revenues Show Big De.
crease for Year.

Columbus, o., Dec. 14.-Figures
taken from the annual report Of the
public service commission, soon to
be filed with Governor Harmon,
show that Ohio railroads have
not had very good year. They
have carried more passengers and
fewer tons Of freight and suffered a
loss from 1910 Of nearly $2,500,000 in
gross revenue. This decrease was in
the face of an increase in passenger
revenue of $2,484 900. Decrease in
revenue from freight was nearly
$5,O00,000.
There were 11.665 people killed or
injured, an increase Of 1,044 The
number Of passengers killed was 564.
Miles of track was increased. The
total amount Of money represented
in the railroads in Ohio is $685.
903,56S, against $1,S68,00S,655 last
year.
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SOCIETY NOTES
Surprise

Surprise
For Mrs. Tilton
A very delightful birthday surprise
was given Mrs. Carrie Tilton, We'd
nesday morning, when a few friends
with well filled baskets and attired
in ancient costumes called at her
home. After the surprise of having
morning visitors had passed. each
guest presented her with birthday
booklet cntaining appropriate express
sions OF the occasion.
When dinner was announced all as
sembled around the table and the old
custom of singing" grace was observ-
ed by all joining in Praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow. A fine
chicken pie with all the necessary
good things, was served. The center
piece was a large basket of fruit--or
anges, bananas and grapes, From the
center OF 1t. was a birthday boquet OF
dark red and white carnations. One
guest recently returned from abroad
related some interesting incidents
OF missionary work among the Japan
ese, followed by humorous stories
readings and songs by othcrs. Th'
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
TAKEN TO SANlTARlUM
Martins Ferry Postmaster Has Ad.
u.nt,,ra H., NoI,,c,h,,s

Martins Ferry Postmaster Has Ad.
venture In Columbus.
Columbus, o., Dec. 14.--As the re-
suit of an experience in this city,
Grant G. Sedgewick, postmaster Of
Martins Ferry, is confined in local
sanitarium, where he will undergo
treatment. Postmaster Sedgewick
came to Columbus and was found the
next day along the Groveport road,
two miles southeast CT the city. On
the same highway was found horse
and rig, belonging to Warden Jones
of the penitentiary, which was taken
from in front OF Kejth's theater the
night before. In the rig were papers
bearing Mr.. Sedgewick's name. He
was removed to the city prison and
held as supposed victim of an as
sault. Friends took him from the
prison.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES

The artificial Christmas tree has
come to stay, say men who deal in
those things.
And it is not because of any conser-
walton cry, either
The women of the household are
credited with the reform movement.
And their reasons are practical reas-
ons of the household-the artificial
Christmas tree will not shed its need.
les and 1t cannot catch fire and burn,
which means an economy of household
efforts and saving of nervous force
by eliplinating the waste energy OF
worry.
These trees come in all sizes from
25 cents up to So, and are almost in
destructable. They fold up like an UNI
brella. A tree can be used year after
year.
The sentimentalist may. indeed,
miss the smell of the pine and the de-
lightful prickle of the needles and the
soothing dark green foliage, but II
Santa Claus does not place an embar
go on the artificial variety. and If he
continues to load them with things tc
delight the hearts of children, then
the mikes and the fairies, and the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15

Alfred C.. Ellis of Mt Vernon, who
has been a patient at the Columbus
state hospital for the last three years,
sustained stroke of paralysis Mon
day. Information from the hospital
Thursday states that he cannot sur
vive through the night. Mr.. Ellis
formerly resided on North Main street
and was very well known here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
SMuRT LUCALs
Eggs sec: butter 2Sc.

Eggs S6c: butter 2Sc.
Mr. Philip Day made a business trip
20 st. Louisville Thursday noon.
Hanford's Balsam is good for chill
blains.
70c package of Dennison seals or
cards, sc at McCrystals, 10 N. Main.
Mrs. Walter M. Pyle was visitor in
Columbus on Thursday.
Mrs. Charles f. Bullock went to
Columbus today to visit with relatives.
For frostbites apply Hanford's Bal
sam.
Mr.. F. B. zieg of Fredericktown
spent Wednesday in the city on busi-
ness
Mr.. Martin McHale is seriously Ill
at his home no West Gambler street
with heart trobule.
For lameness apply Hanford's Bal
sam thoroughly. One. good applica-
aion is worth several light ones.
Mrs. r. M. Greer and Mrs. Ben Ames
went to Columbus Thursday morning
to spend the day.
Glow lamps, burning kerosene with
out odor, at McCrystals, 10 N. Main.
Mr. Columbus Ewalt went to Colum-
bus this afternoon 10 file a case in
the supreme court.
Miss Eta Wilkinson Of Crestlne is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Anna
Wright OF West Gambler street
Mr.. and Mrs. p. T. Johnson left
Tuesday evening for los Angeles, Cal,
where they will spend the winter.
Stop, Think Listen! The only cost
closing out sale is at the Clough Jew
eiry store,
No Specials. Every article at cost,
or less, at the closing out sale of the
Ciough Jewelry store.
Mr.. Fred Dalrymple left Wednesday
evening for Detroit, Michigan, where
he will accept a position.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Ross of near
Msrtinsburg spent Wednesday in the
city, the guests of friends.
Mrs Clinton Purdy of Howard visit.
ed with friends In Mt. Vernon over
Wednesday.
On Saturday, Dec. 18th, Ed Dever
will give 25c tooth brush with each
25c tube of,Rexall tooth paste.
Mrs, Henry w. Jennings and daugh-
tsrs, Mrs. Vaughn Kester and Mrs.
Mae Jennings Bum were visitors in
Columbus on Thursday
Mrs. w. r. Wing and daughter Miss
Nora wing. went to Utica Thursday
noon To make short visit with
friends.
Mr.. Otto Baker returned to his home
in Cleveland Wednesday morning af-
ter several days visit with relatives
IN Mt. Vernon.
Mr. s. l.. Budd of West High street
went to Galena Thursday morning to
attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr.
Benjamin Budd.
Mrs. Arthur Cornell returned to her
home In the city Wednesday afternoon
after several days visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fribley of Fred
ericktown.
Cut rates on all watch repairing
Hiain spring Zoe; cleaning 75c; crys
tails i5c: Jewels, 25c to 75c. Worl
guaranteed year. Owens, corner
Main and Gambler streets4-up stairs.
Word was received from Rochester
MINI. today to the effect that Mr.
Harry C. Devin has not yet been oper
ated upon for appendicitis He Is rest
ing comfortably at the hotel in Roches
ter
Very low homeseekers' fares vii
the Baltimore ond Ohio Railroad t,
poiuts In Northwest, West. Southwest
British Columbia and Mexico. Cal
'on or address nearest b. & o. Agen
Tor particulars.
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4. NORTH LIBERTY j
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Levi Burger and wife returned
Monday from two weeks visit with
their son at Orrville.
Joseph Burger of Kansas is here on
business.
Saga Snyder is preparing to erect a
building in which he will put feed
grinder.
Curtis Smith has gone to work on a
dairy farm near Lexington.
e. B. Haughey, who is living on A.
H. Cunningham farm, will move to
farm near Mt. Vernon soon.
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hobgoblins and the gnomes, who, for
untold centuries have lived in the
pines from which the Christmas tree
comes, will have to fit away ON moon,
beams. and gradually disappear from
the holiday festivities of little folk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
CHINA FOR GIFTS

Bought especially for the holiday trade
marked at small margin of profit. In this section
will be found plates sugar and cream sets, chocolate
pots, salad dishes, bowls platters cream, ETC., etc.
in wide price range.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15

New York man gets 81 1000 damages
from the physician who operated on
him on the wrong side. To avoid this
sort OF unpleasantness, doctors ought
to get on the. right side of their pa,
TENTS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15

gypsy fortune-teller (reformed) wore
a lace cape almost one hundred years
old--Lady Henry Somerset an over
dress she wore at a fashionable we'd
ding in 1871. Full skirts, basques, leg
o-mutton sleeves ETC., We're worn. A
picture OF the group was taken to be
cherished as souvenirs of the event.
All joined in wishing Mrs. Tilton many
more happy anniversaries.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15

Popular prices 25c. s5c and soc. Ad.
vance sale at LAWYERS drug store
Cars will run every ten minutes. Park
theatre Thursday night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
XMAS HANDKERCHIEFs

By no means to be eliminated from the gift list
Handkerchiefs, 25c-Ladies' dainty sheer ba-
tstes and linens, plain scalloped edge, plain
neatly embroidered, each Observation-Disclosures. Csc
Handkerchiefs, 1215c--A beautiful line Of pat
terms in hemmed and scalloped embroidered hand
kerchefs, each. Observation-Disclosures. 121ac
Plain hemmed handkerchiefs for ladies or gents;
dC .OC
Children's fancy initial handkerchiefs . SC
Mems pure linen initial handkerchefs . 15c
Mercerzed linen initial handkerchefs for men;
at Observation-Disclosures. Observation-Disclosures. 10c
We can't tell you all but assure you splendid
showing throughout.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
GIFTS OF CUT GLASS

Every woman delights in fine cut glass We have
water sets, separate glasses and pitchers nappies,
candeabras oil and vinegar cruts, bowls sugar and
cream sets, fern dishes and decanters, all marked at
most reasonable prices.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15

BANNER WANT ADS PAY
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
GIVE "HERo A COAT OR FURs

If she choosing herself she would buy these.
Our selection will make choosing easy matter
Coats, 81 90 to $25.00-Al the wanted materials
in late winter styles and colors $500 to $500
Fur Coats-Russion pony coats in black with
brocaded satin Innings, beautifully tailored; special
at ....................... $4,000 and $500
Velvet and Plush Coats-Everybody is wearing
them this year. We have them in excellent styles
from $17.5O to $4,000
Furs-The best gift of all, every kind Of fashion
able furs is here in scarfs muffs or sets;
from $500
Chdren's Furs ......... 81 so to $500 Set
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS JEwELRY

A big line bought especially for the Holiday
trade representing all the effects in cuff links,
waist sets, rings sash and collar pins, buckles, scarf
pins, necklaces vail pins etc, etc.
Prices remarkably low--see them.
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s More Shopping Days
BLANKETS FOR GIFTS

Wool mapped blankets in white, gray or tan to
go at ....................... 1925 and $2.75 Pair
Our line of $10O Blankets are great values.
Pure Wool Blankets in plain check and plaid
in splendid assortment $500 to $1,000 Pair
Bath Robe Blankets in pretty colors with cords
to match ...................... .$275 and 1925
Crib Blankets ...... SOC, 75c, $1.OO and $1,50
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-04-28
March "a
SALE.
M ay

Default having been made in the conditions of
= certain mortgage made, executed and deliver.
ed by 4. l.. Tutlle and Julia A. futile, his wife.
mortgagore, to W. ID. Sloan and ID. l. Sxaney.
mortgages, dated March second, 1868. and dulv
recorded in the Office OF the Register of Deeds IN
and for Grant County, South Dakota, on the 24th
- OF mortgages, on page. 1870, conveying and
mortgaging the following described lande. situ-
ated, lying and being in the County of Grant,
and State Of South Dakota. to-~it:
The eonth half tSla) OF north east Quarter
IN h ~ and south hall ts1a) Of north wee, quar-.
ter IN W ~ and twenty acres commencing 1t
.ne north east corne. OF the north west quarter
n ~ OF the north east quarter On K al of
section ten (lO) running west forty (4U rode.
thence south eighty (S0) rods, thence eaet forty
(40) rods, thence north eighty 800 rods, to point
OF beginning: all the above described land Is in
section ten Q0) in township one hundred twenty
lia) north of range ffry.two (52l, west of the
NTH t5th) principal meridian, containing 1870
acres more or less, according to government sur.
vey, ana south east quarter Is ~ of north
west quarter IN w "a and Tote three (3). four az
and hve (5) all in section elk (6) in township
one hundred twenty (lG) north Of range fifty
two (5s) weet of the fifth (5th) p. NJ, Sisseton
4 Wahpeton Indian reservation, containing l59
and S-lW acres more or less, according to
government survey.
And whereas defAnlt has been made by the
mortgagors and there is due and pay able the
interest on the sum Of thlrty-three hundred dol
lare ($3Hu.W) at Z per cent per annum from
Dec amber 18th. 1909. and the sum of one thou.
sand dollars ($lOO0. COZ which was due on March
lst, 1910, and = further sum OF seven hundred
seventy dollars ($T70.0 70 due March let, 1911,
making a total or principal and interest due at
THE date Of two Thousand fifty SIX dollars nine
teen tsats t$05e l) and the sum of one hun.
dred twelve dollars forty cents "Sll2. 4O' for
taxes on the said premises with interest on the
said sum at Is per cent per annum from date
thereof, and no action has been instituted to
collect the said debt or any portion thereof.
Now therefore, Notice is hereby given that by
virtue OF the power OF sale in said mortgage con
tanned, and or the statute in said case made and
provided. sald mortgage will be forecioeed and
The above described premises will be sold at
public auction by the sheriff of Grant County. 5.
D., at the front door Of the Court House IL the
city OF Milbank, in eaid county OF Grant. State Of
South Dakota. on the 9TH DAY OF May, 1911 atttn
o clock III the forenoon Of said day, to pay said
mortgage debt, interest and axes. together with
the legal Attorney sfees and disbursements allow.
ed by law.
Dated At Watcrtown, s. D., this eth day Of
March, 1871.
w. u. SLOAN and ID. L. SwANEY
Mortgages.
W. JENNINGS,
Sheriff Grant County, 5. ID.
LoucKs 4 MATHER.
Attorneys tor Mortgages.
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ORDER TO snow CAUSE ON FILING
~ PETITION TO SELL LAND.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON FILING
~ PETITION TO SELL LAND.
State OF South DAKOTA. County of GRANTEES.
In County Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF John Lynch, de.
On reading and Ming the petition OF Mary
Lynch, adminiDietratrix of eaid eetate of John
Lynch. deceased, setting forth the amount of
and the disposition thereof. the amount of
debts outstanding against eaid deceased, and Q
description OF all the real estate OF which eald
deceased died seized. and the condition and
valne OF the respective pOr,ions thereof, and
praying that license be to hin. granted to sell q
part OF the real estate belonging TO said estate.
And 1t appearing by said petition that there ie
not enmcient personal estate in the hands OF
II ie for the advantage, benefit and best interests
Of the estate and those interested therein, and it
10 necessary. in order to pay the dsbte OF said
real estate that . part Of said real estate be
sold.
1t 10 ordered that oil persons intereeted IN
court, on Friday, the 10Th DAY of May, A. ID.
1871, At 10 O'Clock, a. m, At the Office of the
County Judge, in the city of Milbank In said
county, then ind there to chow cause. IL any
there be, why an order should not he granted TO
said administrstrix to sell q part Of said real
estate according to the prayer of said petition.
And it ie further ordered, that . copy OF this
order be published for four successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing in the Herald. Ad
vance,. 8 legal weekly newspaper. printed and
published at the city of Milbank, in said coun.
ty, and p%ersonlly served on All persons interest
ed in eaid estate residing IN said county, at least
ten daye before said day OF hearing.
Dateda Milbank, South Dakota, the 18th day
Of April, A, d. 1911.
By the Court,
s s. LoCEHART.
Judge of the County Court
Attest: John W. Liegett,
Clerk OF the County Court
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Notice to vacate Streets and Public Grounds

Notice Is hereby given, that L..
Schnabel and others have presented
to the city council a petition 10 vacate
certain streets hereinafter particlarly
mentioned, and the city council has
deemed it expedient to proceed with
said petition, and ordered the same
filed. The object of said proceeding
is to vacate that part and portion Of
Linwood street in Bartlett's Second
addition to the City of Milbank, be-
tween lots Is and % in block 5. and
l9 and "a in block 4, in Bartlett's
Second addition, and that part and
portion OF said alley or street between
lots 7 to 13 both inclusive, in block 30,
in the First addition to said City of
Milbank, and lot "A in block 4, and
lot % and a portion of lot 26 of said
block 5. in Bartlett's Second addition,
and that when said lands are so va
Gated that the same shall revert to
the owners Of the adjoining land.
That In lieu of said lands so vacated,
the owners of lots 20 and % in block
4 OF said Bartlett's Second addition
shall convey to the City of Milbank,
Tor street purposes, 21.8 feet from the
south side Of said lots, and the own
ers OF lots 10 and "A in said block 4.
OF said Bartlett's Second addition,
shall convey 44.2 feet from the north
side Of said lots to said city for street
purposes, which vacation and ex-
change of lands is claimed to be to
the benefit and advantage Of the
people of the CITY of Milbank.
Said petition will be heard at the
council room in the City of Milbank,
on Monday, the LIST. day of May, 1911,
at the hour of 500 O'Clock P. NJ,
where any person having any objec-
tions to the granting of the prayer of
said petition may be heard.
Dated, this 4th day Of April, 1911.
A. A. BLoMQUIsT,
apr6-4t City Auditor.
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slaY1g

A pril IS Nav ~
ESTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, County of
- Grant Sc. In C1nuty Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Charlie A.. Carl
son, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
administrator of the estate of Charlie A. Carl
SOP, deceased, TO the creditors of and all per
sons having claims against the said deceased
TO exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the fret publication
OF this notice, TO the said administration at his
residence in Portland. Deuel. County. South
Dakota, whose postoffce ls Revlllo, Sonth Da-
kota, X. r. ID. No. ,; or file the same IN the
office OF the County Judge at Miloank, South
Dakota.
Dated at Milbank, South Dakota. pril eth.
1911.
ADOLF w. CARLSON.
Administrato OF the Estate OF
Charlie A., Carlson, Deceased
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A Good Way Not,

A good way not to try and deter.
mine whether your wife loves you 10
to stay downtown all night for the
purpose of ascertaining how lenient
she will be when you get In.
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Lender is selling at cost.

Lender is selling at cost.
W. NJ. Thomas made a trip to
Aberdeen Monday on telephone
business.
Mrs. Jarvis Cinclaire, of Mon
tevideo, was visiting Milbank
friends last Monday.
A. P. Ryger, of the pure food
com mission was in town for sew
era! days last week on Off cial
business.
Mrs. E. A. Ward of Summit,
was the guest of Mrs. A. Craw-
ford the first OF the week.
Gus Swanson accompanied his
wife to Minneapolis Wednesday,
where she was called by the i'll.
ness of her brother.
Mrs. Ed Benedict and her
mother, Mrs. Hogan, OF Benson
we're visitors al the II. J. Rene
dict home last week.
O. p. Johnson, of the Stock
holm bank, was over in Milbank
Saturday attending to some bust.
ness matters and greeting
friends.
Editor A. T.. Horton of Volga,
was over last week and spent
Sunday with Milbank friends,
returning home Monday.
Lender, the clothier is selling
at cost to reduce his stock, and
save moving the goods or keep
ing them packed up for want of
room.
S. &. Jones, of Wilmot, was in
town Tuesday evening and took
in the local minstrel show. He
was on his way to mis- farm near
Big Stone.
Mr.. H. j. Benedict and wife
departed for Milk River, Alder
ia, last Tuesday evening, where
they will spend the summer on
Lyle Benedict's farm.
Mrs. Mae Bills, (Mae Phelan)
arrived last week for a visit with
Milbark friends at the old home
here. and Tuesday went down to
Montevideo to see friends.
Aberdeen News:-David Neill,
who has been employed in Bill
lings, Mont, since last summer,
arrived home Saturday evening
and is the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Neill.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Drecker,
of Minneapolis, we're spending a
day or two with Mllbank friends
the first at the week while Mr..
Drecker was attending to some
business matters.
E. H. Hacke, Of Aberdeen in
writing to friends here last week,
stated that Miss Hattie Moser,
who is living at Glendale was
down to spend easter with Mil
bank friends in Aberdeen.
The musicians at Ortonville
are trying to organize a band
and haye opened negotiations
with Prof. Hopfner to instruct
them, but the Professors time
is already so we'll taken that it is
questionable if he a spare a
date for this work.
Miss Bonnie Andrews, county
superintendent of Roberts coun-
ty, who attended the meeting
and returned with Prof. Purdy,
spent the day in M,lbank as tn e
guest of Mrs. Downie. She
went to Wilmot the following day
where she conducted a teachers
institute.
County Supt. Purdy returned
last Friday from Pierre, where
he had attended the state meet.
ing of the county superintend.
ents, about fifty seven being in
attendance under the direction
Of the state superintendent. A
very profitable and interesting
meeting was held.
Mrs. F. w. Thorndike of Big
Stone, was visiting Mllbank
friends last Saturday. She was
accompanied by her daughter
Dorothy, and the latter went OUT
TO the Kimball home in Vernon
and has been spending the week
with her sister who is teaching
school there.
Mrs. Gilman, of Rutland, N
D., has been visiting friends a,
Milbank, and Twin Brooks dur
;r~ %h.. rool> Anc r)~o Ill
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Adverslty and Prosperity.
We become wiser By adversely:
prosperity destroys our appreciation
Of the right.-SenecA