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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
Death, Sunday, Of Eli N.
Oliver, at Arson.
Grand Army and Associate
Bodies Attend Lincoln Services.
Small Blaze Calls Out Fire Depart.
ment, Monday Morning.

An alarm of fire was sounded, at /
O'Clock, Monday morning, for small
blaze at the home of Maggie McGillis.
on Water street The fire was extin-
guished with slight damage.
Eli n. Oliver. who had been criti-
cally ill. for the past month, and in
failing health, for the past year and
a half. died at his residence on Spear
Hill. in Arson, Sunday morning. MIR.
Oliver was native of the town of
Starks, butafter his marriage passed
the greater part of his life in the town
of Industry. He moved to Arson,
about seven years ago. Mr. Oliver was
rs years, months and days old.
The wife. one daughter, Mrs Charles
Merry of Madison three sons, Arthur
Oliver of Arson: George Oliver of
California: and Charles Oliver of In
dustry, survive.
Amasa Gregory Camp, S. of v, y.
A. Weston Post, G. A. r., and Mar
eellus Perkins 6. A. r. Hircle, attend
ed the Sunday morning preaching ser
vice at the Free Baptist church. y
Lincoln day sermon was given by
Rev George B. Southwick, and with
special music by the choir. The church
was prettily decorated with the ma
tional colors and bunting.
Mrs Mary Fletcher of Neponset,
Mass, is visiting relatives in Arson
ard Madison.
The Misses frankie and Nina Titus
went, Monday morning, to Smithfeld,
where they will visit relatives.
Morton Greene returned to Bowdoin
College, Monday morning, after "a
short visit with his father, w. F.
Greene
The following program has been an
nounced for the two-days meeting of
the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment 20 be held in the congregational
church, Feb. 90: 1890 A. NJ, devotional
service; 10.45, address on the general
purpose of the movement, Rev. George
L. Cady. ID. D., of Dorchester, Mass. /;
Ills, address on "Bible Study AS Re-
lated to Evangelism" by S. M. Say
ford of Boston; afternoon. address and
discussion on Bible study, Mr.. Say
ford address on Social Service Mr..
Cady; Institute ON Boy Training,
led by Mr.. Cady; evening service, adj
dresses on Social Service and Per-
sonal Evangelism" by the same men.
Feb. q, morning, devotional service
address on Missions" by Rev. W. f.
4Vitter, D. d, of Boston; address on
Boys Work" by A. A Head, lay
mems secretary of the State Y. M.
c. A.; afternoon, address and discus
sion on Somerset County Boys
Work" led by Mr.. Head; address on
missions" DR.. Witter; Institute on
Missions;'' evening service. addresses
by DR. Witter on Missions" and A.
A Head on Bows Work and Plans
for "Follow-up Work" On Tuesday
afternoon, there will be a Mothers
meeting in the Methodist church. con-
Quoted by Mr.. Cady, and on Wednes.
day afternoon another Woman's meet
| ing, led by Dr. Witter
Lynn TAYLOR of Eustis was the guess
| of friends in Anson Tor several days
the Last Of the week.
| Miss Florence Mcclellan OF Augusts
was the guest of friends in Madison
over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
Benefit Race.

The second great race on the Hal
lowell ice track VIII be pulled off.
Thursday, Feb. Is, at 40 P. M. 1t
will lie benefit race. the proceeds TO
be used in making three good large
races to be run Feb. -. The classes
will be: A trotting race, a free for-all.
and . 225 to $50 class. The 10Th will
be the great day of the season. Every
horseman should enter his horse With
Cushman Walker and let Mr.. Walker
place him where he belongs to the sat
isfaction of the owner Entries must
be made by Wednesday evening. Every
horseman viii surely be on hand,
Thursday. Feb. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
LlTCHF FIELD.

PLAINS-A. II. Stevens is suffering
from injuries received while cutting
ice.
a. l.. Small is i'll.
Miss Edith Small and brothers.
Raymond and Delma attended church
at Richmond Corner, Sunday
Cottage prayer meetings are being
held at VILLAGE Belyea's.
Mrs. G.. Z. Langille of Gardiner Wis
tied her mother, Mrs. Moses Hutchins,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Nathan True were
among the guests at the Plains church,
Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Hall is suffering with a
severe cold.
Mr.. Brown of Monmouth is packing
apples for Lapham and Packard.
The Ladies' Circle will meet with
Mrs. Lizzie Powers, Friday afternoon,
Feb. 49, No supper win be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

II there are still any sufferers from
rheumatism in this country or wherever
this paper reaches, that have not yet
tried the wonderful Rheumatic Remedy
Uric-O. we want them to try it now at
our expense. We firmly believe that
there is not a case of Rheumatism in
the World that will not yield 10 the won
derful effects of Urie-O, and we want to
possibility. The best way to de this is 70
give large bottle of the remedy to
every sufferer and let him test and try
it to his satisfaction. If you suffer from
rheumatism. no matter what form, lust
cut this notice out OF the paper and send
it. with your name and address and Gu
close 10 cents in stamps or coin 20 pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Judge c. + Newell, who has been
quite ILL., for the past week, is 70"
convaiescent
Rev. c. y. Brooks gave Il special ser
mon on tie Life of Lincoln" at the
Methodist church, Sunday morning
and collection was taken fer the
Freedmans Aid ana Southern Edtea-
tional Society. The church was dee
Grated with Tags. and back of the eat-
nit with a large tag for a background
vas suspended Il picture of Lincoln.
The Ladies, Aid Society Of The An
son Baptist church is making prep
aratiens for a Valentine social 10 be
given in the Town hall. next Nednes-
daV evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

4 Democratic caucus will be held at
City hail. at 100. Wednesday evening.
Feb. Il. for the purpose of nominating
eandidates~for mayor. city marshal.
street commissioner and two aldermen
at large. and for transaeting such other
business as may be properly presented
TO the caucus. Ward eaucuses for the
several wards for the purpose of nomi-
mating aldermen, other ward officers
and for electing city committee. will
be held Immediately after the general
caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

at the First Baptist church. He en-
joyed the pleasure OF his home and
family. during the afternoon without
any complaint. of i'll health. and re-
tired at a seasonable hour in the eve
ming in the best of spirits and in APP
parentlY as godo health as he had
ever enjoyed. About O'Clock. Mrs
Fuller, who was sleeping by his side,
was awakened by a gurgiing sound.
when she Immediately turned toward
her husband and heard nothing more
She attempted to arouse him. but
without avail.
Being in the house alone, she arose
and dressed as quickly as possible to
cross theSstreet to the home of +. B.
Wood, her nearest neighbor. a ply
stefan was called by telephone while
Mr. Wood and Mrs. Fuller returned
to the Fuller home, only to find that
death had taken place. The physician
arrived in very few moments and
found life extinct. The cause of
death vas pronounced to be from
cerebral hemorrhage and that death
had taken place without an instant's
suffering.
Mr. Fuller was born in Hallowell,
May 10. 1876, and was, therefore, aged
s. years. 6 months and u days. He
was u member of George Fullers
SONS, III the extensive foundry bust
ness on Water street The elder Full
Ter, in company with the late William
Il. Prescott. established the business
in 1858, on the present site of the
postoffice and City hall Their plant
was destroyed by fire, in 1860. 1t was
re-established and located, in 1861,
where the American Glue factory now
stands. Another fire destroyed the
plant. in 1858. The year following,
however, found the firm atAtheir pres
emit location doing business on larger
scale.
Fuller's Sons were the pioneers in
the manufacture of print blocks from
which oil cloths are made, and for
many years through undeubted Ell
ficiency, this machine of their inven-
ton did quite exclusive sand pros
porous business. They also had Q gen
eraI wood working plant, machine
shop and iron foundry of good capac-
-" ~ co~oactio7 with the foundry
business, they also, for many years
operated the whiting mill on the
l. 4 road.
Mr.. Fuller had always been active
in the affairs of the city, though never
held office but once, when, in 1880, he
was alderman from Ward 2 Fle was
a member of Sanbopn Lodge, ]. o. O.
p, was one of the trustees or the
Hsllowell Savings Institution at the
time of his death and for many years
preceding He had been a member or
the First Baptist church, for - years,
and one of it's most liberal supporters.
He was active in every good word
and work He was a Republican in
politics and a strong worker in the
cause Of temperance and prohibition.
lie will be greatly missed from the
business and religious life of the city
In 1872 he married Miss Amanda
Snow, who. with two sons. Dr. c. b.
Fuller, of Waltham, Mass, and
George Fuller, editor of the Hallowell
Registeiax survives. Four brothers,
Capt. George. s., w. II. "a. J. Warren
s9a rsaries Fuller of this city, also
survive.
rhc funeral viii take place from his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

y dec s.oom was east ovev the en-
tire cit Monday morning when the
announGe n3eut was made that Benja
min Franklin Fuller enc of HalloWclPs
leadins and most respected citizens,
had passed away, about $50 o'clock.
NO one was prepared for such an an
nouncement. Mr., Fuller had been
aboat his business every day. as had
Leen his custom for many years. sun
day he was in his accustomed place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
James Fites.

The death of James Elites occurred
in the hospital. Sunday, after long
illness. lie was born in Charlestown,
Mass, 60 years ago and lived in Bos-
ton nearly all his life. He enlisted in
the unassigned 9th n. Y. Inf. at New
York City, April Q, 1865 and was dis
charged at Harris Island, Aug. Ia, 1865.
He was admitted to the Home Oct. 20,
1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
CITY OF GARDINER

In City Council. February 8. 1872.
Voted that in anticipation of taxes, the
Mayor and Treasurer. and one Alder
man. be and hereby are authorized and
instructed to borrow on the credit and
note of the City. the sum of Ten Thous-
and Dollars, (S10,0O0.OO in such amounts
and at scuh times as may be required,
for current expenses.
(SignedN +. NJ. MOVES, Alderman.
The Order read and Passed.
true copy, attest:
Chas O. WADSWORTH, City Clerk.
feb13d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

The ladies of the universalist church
viii serve a supper in the yestry, at
t.3o Wednesday evening. which will
be in charge of Mrs, William CHM,
chairman, Mrs. W. r. Frost, Mrs. \.
J. Burns and Mrs. Cary. \ Valentine
social win follow the supper when the
children viii be able to purchase. val
.entiues of all kinds and eolors The
postofIfce will be in charge or Mrs.
Trafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

The members of Hallowell Com
mandery No. 81, L. O. G. c.. are re-
quested to be present. Wednesday eve
Ming, to take part in the Valentine So
cial The ladies are asked to bring
valentines and something appropriate
for the grab bag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Principal Conant of the High school,
and party of students from the
school. started out on a snow shoe
trip. Saturday forenoon. to the. neigh
boring country, but the cold wind
made the day a hard one for, athem.
and they do not propose to try it
again until the weather becomes
milder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

This is the season of the year when
mothers feel very much concerned over
the. frequent colds contracted by their
children and have abundant reason for
it as every cold weakens the lungs, low
ers the vitality and paves the way for
the more serious diseases that so often
famous for its cures, and is pleasant
and safe to take For sale by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

\ full rehearsal viii be held. Tues
day evening, by the HalIoweIl Fire.
mems Association minstrel show. The
orchestra is to be IN attendance. Every
person to take part should attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

\ man was taken off of the early
afternoon train bound west. Monday.
so badly intoxicated that he had to
be taken to the police station IN an
express wagon. He had ticket for
BruEsW ick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
R. r. HARMON.
febddtw

late residence, Ne. IL Middle street,
at o'clock Thursday afternoon Rev.
L. Il Clarke, acting pastor of the
First BAPTIST church. viii have charge
81 the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Never can tell whenN you'll mash fin
ger or suffer cut, brufse. burn or scaId
Re prepared. Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil
instantly relieves the pain-Quickly cures
the wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Constipation causes headache, nausea,
dizziness. languof, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics grippe, siclen, weaken
the bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regu-
lets act gently and cure constipation. 70
cents Ask your druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Charles +. Smith, who has been at
Hebron sanatorium, the past year. suf-
fering with tuberculosis has arrived
home, somewhat improved in health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Mrs William Addison Houghton,
who has been the guest of Mrs Fred
eric Danfofth, has returned to her
home at Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

The Hallowcll bowling team chal-
langes the Augusta local bowling team
10 a series of three or five games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Miss Cassie Young of Portland, who
has been the guest of Mrs. William
CHM. returned. Monday, to her home
at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

There is no better medicine made for
colds than Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy.
1t acts on natures plan. relieves the
lungs opens the secretions, aids eXpec-
toration: and restores the system to
healthy condition. For sale by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching of the skin. Doan's
quickly Perfectly safe for children. All
druggists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Mrs Abbie Powers has arrived from
Richmond. To visit her nephew, Frank
Powers, of Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Hermon Lodge. +. and A. NJ, had
work in the Fellow Craft degree, Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Only one letter. FOR Tire week ending
Feb. L. remains in the postoftice I'M
called fer. 1t is addressed to II. 4.
Gross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what / did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured mel. II. Walker sun
bury, Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

George Allen. who has been at
Wareham. Mass. during the winter
is passing n few days at Farmingdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Martin/J. Burns has gone to Bos-
ton, where he is TO purchase some new
fixtures for his barber shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
Cash Market Go.
286 Water Street
GARDINER, MAINE.

HERE'S BARGAIN NEWS. Read
it we'll and plan to take advantage OF
it. 1t will help you save money.
Kerosene, best white oil $40. 10c gal.
Compound Lard in bulk, the
best. &C 10.
Sunlight Soap ............3 Bars 25c
American Family Soap. - Bars Csc
Grape Nuts ...............2 pkgs. 25c
Saxon Food .,........2 pkgs. 25c
Peanut Butter in bulk ....f2c
Blue Label Ketchup, reg. 25c 19c bottle
Spaghetti and Macaroni. MO pkg.
Pearl Tapioca ............,.5 lbs. 25c
Whole Carolina Rice. .7Iac 10.
Boneless Fish. lib pkg. ......13c Id.
Whole ham, skinned. f5c. ID.
Fancy Mixed Bacon, by strip. 15c ID.
DON'T FORGET OUR
DISAPPOINTMENT.
Telephone, AR.
70 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Ill. IL. Eldridge has gone to Boston,
on a few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Miss Ethel Blair h;rs gone to Boston
and New York ON Il trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Nahumkeag Camp Nj. w Of A., will
work the Second degree, Tuesday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
TO CURE A COLD in ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II 1T fails to
cure. r. w. GROVES signature Is on
each hox 25c tu.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Mrs, Nora Grant Rice is home from
Bangor, for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Mrs. j. W. Robinson left, Monday,
for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

George w. Heselton, Monday, made
d business "Trip to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13
GARDINER.

Mrs. Laura Richards left. Monday,
for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-13

Real Estate Transfers.
Recent transfers of Somerset county
real estate have been recorded by the
register of deeds as follows:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-11-15

Capecelatro, 50, Archbishop of
Capus, is dead.
GAINESVILLE, O.-Several girl
students at local business college
poisoned by eating candy. Two
may die.
Lawrenceburg, Ky.-Earl Muir
rell, 10, admitted he had shot and
killed Daniel Miller, 80-year-old
hermit, who had attacked boys
father.
Sterling, Il.-Mrs. Matilda
Strobs granted divorce from VIM
Stobs after trying for As years to
reform him.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-11-15
Capecero 3d. Archbishop Of clans They paid tickets

clans. They paid Tor their tickets
last night.
The minor league meeting in,
Milwaukee adjourned last night,
AS far as the magnates could
learn, the only business they
transacted was selecting Column
bus, Ohio, as the next meeting
place.
The choice is peculiar. Column
bus has Sunday closing law.
Planning a trade one day and
killing it the next is a habit.
The proposed deal for Arnold
Hauser, cooked up by Murphy of
the Cubs, was Knocked in the
head by Presidentess Britton of
the Cards yesterday.
This leaves Joe Tinker where
he was. After Murphy has Sc
cured all the advertising he can
get out of the deal Tinker will be
allowed to go to Cincinnati in a
trade that has probably already
been ratified by Hermann and
the Cub fgurehead.
Nick Altrock's wife yesterday
secured divorce, alleging non
support. Nick was too busy sup
porting Germany Schaefer in
comedy skit with the Washing
ton club.
Donnelly, pitcher with Bos-
ton Nationals, was sold yesterday
to Atlanta.
Mack's Athletics beat the Al
mendares team again, 10 to 0.
The Mackmen have not lost a
game on present Cuban trip.
A n1a0 has bee0 advanced for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-11-15
BITSOF SPORT

Theproper thing in sporting ling
0, is to start your stuff
With merry verse; and this amt
worse
Than Hugh Fullerton's CUFF.
George Sutton, who said he
was tired, and would play no
more in the 1872. tourney in New
York, re-entered last night and
beat Yamada, the Jap.
Other results of the tourney
last nigtt-Slosson beat Demar-
est, Cline defeated Morningstar
and Hoppe nosed out Taylor.
Five hundred fans gave Johnny
EYers the glad hand at banquet
in his honor last night.
One of the toasts was "Why I
picked him" by Charles w.
Murphy. Evers, remembering
Chances fate, was wondering if
next year the presidents toast
would be "Why l kicked him"
It's pretty hard to work up en-
thusiasm about that banquet.
Most Of the "fans" were politi-
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1912-03-15
was Tee obiIslns.

Fresh from the lecture on polite
ness the street car conductor went on
duty resolved to extend courtesy to
all. From the car barns up to Ssth
street hs put his resolution into Of.
feet He assisted tie feeble and
heavy. laden. he smiled serensly under
unmerited abuse and he hurried no
ono unduly. At ssth street no Do
ticed that . woman In the middle seat
was preparing to leave the car 1t ths
next corner. The child beside her
was too big to cause her any particu
lar trouble In alighting. but the con.
ductor had been pleased with the way
the woman smiled upon the child, %
he hurried forward to help.
The woman stepped down nrst and
the conductor. with one sweep Of his
arm. act the child down beside her
His signal 10 20 on was followed By 3
scream. then another and another.
boo hoo" howled the boy. and MY
child! Bring my child back here, /"
cried . woman In the car. Halt q
block further along the car stopped.
He isn't mine" gasped the woman
when she and the boy had caught up
with the car. Il only just smiled a
him."-New York Sun.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1912-03-15
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

London, March il.-The National
Mlnss' fsdssati0n decided tonight 10
secept the prime n,lmlstst's Invitation
10 meet ths eoai 0wnsss and rspr~ssnta-
tivss II the government st conesssa.ce
which Will b. presided over BY Premier
Asqulth. The coai owSsss havs not
acsepssd The pssmles's Invitation but
Il y taksn Ios granted that they will
accept. The s0ulsssnss viii b. held
tomorrow aflesnana. 4 ssatlssnsnt at
llss crNistsaes viii b attalnsd only II
Ne swssss = ,sps ths nlasss' sshsdsls
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1912-03-15


Alexandra Dumas. pere. was a.
tremely fond of melons. and an auto
graph letter Of his has just come into
the possession Of the library Of the
town Of Carpentras BY legacy which
proves the fact. II Ii perhaps one Of
the strangest contracts ever made BY
man Of letters. The letter 10 I'd.
dressed to M. Seguin. the deputy.
MARE Of Cavaillon In the Caucluss In
August. 1854. by the author Of Las
Trois Mousquetaires." who was then
living At st. Gratien. near Enghein.
He says: "On receipt Of your letter ]
have Immediately arranged with my
publisher. N. Michael Levy. for him to
send you the two or three hundred
volumes which have already appeared
Of my works, and that In the future
as they appear he will send you the
others. and I am very pleased to be
able to reply to the great honor which
you do me- But please have the good.
ness to tell your honorable marie. n
Tourel, that I impose one condition,
II the town and the authorities Of Co
WALTON like my books. ! like their
melons. and I desire that In exchange
Of my three or four hundred volumes
there shall be constituted for mo. BY
municipal Decree Z yearly income Of
twelve melons per year. The cost Of
carriage will naturally b. 1t my ex
pense." Need one add that the con
tract was faithfully kept On both
sides?