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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Meeting of the School Commits
SiOnerS.

The School Commissioners met in
city, on Wednesday last, September
nth, and transacted the following bust
ness:
The resignation of William H. Rem
and Jesse Kreig, trustees, of the Adj
amstown school, were accepted by the
board Frank Shank was appointed a
trustee at the Everhart School
The erection OF the new school house
at Church Hill, was placed in the hands
of Commissioner Cyrus F. Flock, of
Myersvile Mr. Flock has the plans
and specifications for the building and
he will select suitable site and report
the same to the board.
The Troutville school was ordered to
be closed because of the lack OF attend
ance.
The matter of placing the daily bal
ances on deposit at interest was not dis
posed OF, but will be investigated and
decision reached at the next meeting of
the board, which will occur on October
9th.
County Superintendent, John T. White,
has arranged to be in his office in the
Court aHouse Wednesday and Sat
urdav of each week. when bills against
the schools will be received and paid by
check.
Jacob Kintz, of Frederick, was ap-
pointed the anitor at the new Boys
High School building
The vouchers of the treasurer were
examined and approved.
The Gordon Strong scholarship to any
college orluniverSity in the South or the
West was awarded by the board to MIR.
George Robert Shaw, graduate OF the
BOYS High School in the class OF 1912.
The decision as to the college or uni
versity has not been determined and this
matter has been lett in the hands OF the
winner of the schol arship, MIR. Strong,
| and Superintendent White and Commits
Sioner Lee.
G.. LLOYD Palmer, of Lewistown, was
appointed clerk to the board. Mr..
Palmer was one of four applicants for
the position, the others being Harvey
Glenn, Of Frederick; Russell Stockman,
head of the Commercial Department in
the Middletown High School; and H. D.
Beachley, of Thurmont. The position
carries a salary al 5000 year, and is ia
mllarly known as Assistant County SUI
| Derlnl6HueIl Oh OCllOOlo' WI ai'hN'
succeeds the late Mr.. S. Noah Young.
Mr. Palmer has been actively inter
ested in the public Schools of Frederick
county. For nineteen years he was
connected with the teaching force Of
Maryland. Through his work the En-
mitsburg High School became realty
and he was its principal for thirteen
years. Mr.. Palmer was the nominee o.
the Republican party for Register o
Wills, but was defeated by IS votes. III
entered upon his new duties on Monday
September 10th.
The following teachers contracts were
received and approved:
Stanley r. Pryor, Ada E. Martz, Ma
omi Kefauver, Marie Haller, John B
Derr, VIM. E. Bowlus, VIM. l.. Brown
NJ. Virginia Hoffman. Alma Potfen
berger, Ruth !. Dill, Lena E. Stone
H. E. Flock, Baxter B. Cramer, Nell
Sigafoose. Denda Hummer. Dewitt l
Free, Emma MAY Hine, Mary c. Deeter
William " Albaugh, Virgle Hummer
Stella V. Rem. Ida V. Phleeger, II. K
Grossnickle. J. r. Drummer, Jennie +
Pleasant, MollIe E. Wise, Thomas W
Brown and Nette E. Jones.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Advertised List.

The following is a list OF the advertised
letters remaining in the Frederick City
Postotfce, Saturday. Sept. ID, 1912.
To obtain any of these letters the appli-
cants must call for advertised letters. "
If not called for within two weeks they
may be sent to the dead-letter office.
Gentlemens List. - Anchor Manu-
featuring Company, John Burman, f.
C. Cutler, William Groves, M. H Hal
pin. Eddie Hunton, Emil Larson, Sam
uel Lord, Charles Murray, Askel Olsen,
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Harris, w. E.
Smith, Buckley Storm, John Thomas.
Ladies List.-Miss Carrie A. Heath,
Miss Esta Keller, Georgeanna Stone,
Miss Mary Turner, Miss Maus Wise.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Song Service at Braddock.

The Song Service at Braddock Heights
on Sunday night, September 18th, was
well attended The address was de-
livered by Dr. Winbigler, and it was
both interesting and instructive After
the service the Braddock Heights Band
rendered the following program:
Grand March, "Tannhauser, "
Wagner. -.
3IOverture, Poet and Peasant, y,
Suppe. -,
Polka, Dance of the Song Birds, "
Richmond.
4-Concert Piece, wedding of the
Winds" Hall.
5-"The Rosary" Nevin.
6-March, Gate City," Weldon.
Professor Irving S. Biser, Director.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

yond any reasonable hope of reconciliation;
that the Plaintiff is resident of Frederick
County, Maryland. and that the Defendant
is a nonresident of the State of MARYLAND,
last being beard of in the South.
1t is thereupon this 9TH day of Septem-
Der, 1912, ordered by the Circuit Cour. for
Frederick County, in Equity, that the
Plaintiff, by causing a copy of this order
to he inserted IN some newspaper published
IN Frederick County, once in each of four
successive weeks before the 9TH day of De-
tober, 1912, give notice to the said non
resident defendant of the object and sub
stance of said Bill, warning him TO appear
IN this Court in person or by Solicitor, on
or before the Dist day of October. 1912.
and show cause if any he has, why de-
cree ought not to be passed as prayed.
Filed September s. 1912
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County, Maryland.
True Copy-Test
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk.
II. Dorsey Etchison.
Solicitor.
'ept6.5t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Juniors Buy Lampe Property.

The Junior Fire Company of this city,
at a recent meeting decided to purchase
the Lampe property, near the corner OF
Fifth and Market streets, for the purpose
OF locating and building new engine
house The property of the company
on Market street will be disposed OF.
The Standing Committee were author
lied to make all the necessary arrange
ments, both for the building on the new
site, and selling the Junior Hall prop
erty, which is considered very valuable.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Meeting of the Board of Trade.

The Board of Trade met in the
Young Mems Christian Association
Building. to hear the report of Secretary
LLOYD T. MacGill The Gilman Man
uiacturing Company will in short time
locate here. The industry will employ
at least IS hands. Other industries will
in the near future be secured. Mr.. Mac
Gill infinitely described his visit 10 York,
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Wllliamsport,
and other points. He presented his
views on the credit systems, which are
in operation in several of the above
named cities. The late mail question
was taken up and fully discussed. Other
matters were discussed looking to the
betterment of the city and its business
interests. The attendance at the meet
ing was large and much enthusiasm was
manifested
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Excursion by the Holy Name
Society.

The Holy Name Society, which is con-
nected with Saint Johns Church East
Second street, this CITY, will attend the
mammoth parade in Washington City,
on Sunday, October 22nd. The event
will be one of the grandest displays held
in Washington City for some time. The
tain will leave this CITY at Z as a. M
and returning will leave Washington,
City at $50 p. m. Societies from all
sections of the Union have declared their
intention of participating. Twenty-Five
thousand men will be in the line OF
March
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
A TTENTION VOTERS.

The Board of Election Supervisors will
be IN session every Monday evening during
September in their Office, second floor of the
Court House, from Z to 9p. m. Those de-
string Removal Certificates or having any
other business to transact pertaining to reg
istration on October 1st and Sth, or the
election, November 5th, will receive prompt
attention. Officials recently appointed will
be qualified and receive their commissions
Entrance from rear of Court House.
BY order of the Board,
CLAGGETT L. RAMsBURG,
aug 80 st CLERK.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
sep. 10 2t.l
MUNICIPAL NOTICE.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 49,
of Ordinance No. II, entitled Streets"
notice is hereby given to William Crutch-
ley, S. A. Pugh and The Frederick City
Manufacturing and Development Company,
corporation, all non-residents of Frederick
City, Maryland, and owners of a certain
lot or lots of ground, unimproved, situated
on the south side of West Fifth street. be-
tween Bentz and Elm streets, in Frederick
City, Maryland, to construct sidewalks and
gutter backing as required by the Ordi-
nances Of Frederick, in front of said lots
situated on the south side of West Fifth
street, on or before the expiration of sixty
days from the 9th day of September, A. D.
1912.
JOHN EDWARD SCHELL,
sep Is st Mayor.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Bat
ties of South Mountain and
Antietam.

Saturday, September I4th, was the
5oth anniversary of the great battle that
was fought by the Union and Confederate
armies ataSouth Mountain, west OF Mid
dletown. This battle was really the de-
csive one of the acknowledgements and
led to the great fight at Antietam, three
days later.
Extensive preparations had been
made for the reception of the troops from
New York. Maryland, Virginia and
Pennsylvania, and on their arrival held
reunions, speechesl were made by prom
inent speakers, and trips were made
over the battle fields by those who par
ticpated in the battles in 1862.
The Turner Rifles, of New York, had
I25 men in line and held their reunion at
the Dunkard Church.
Reno Post. Grand Army of the Re.
public, of Hagerstown and Antietam
Post Grand Army of the Republic, par
ticlpated in the ceremonies, together
with several camps of the Sons of Vet
eranS
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
No. 1898 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
in Equity.
Maude Arabelle Simmons VS.. Jesse D.
Simmons.
0RDER OF PUBLICATION.
No. 1898 Equity.

The object of this Bill is to procure
divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plain
tiff. Maude Arabelle Simmons from the
defendant, Jesse d. Simmons; awarding to
said Plaintiff the custody of her mino
children, Nelson Jesse Simmons, Owen
Wolfe Simmons and Katherine Pauline
Simmons; and granting unto her general
relief.
The Bill states in substance that the par
ties were married on August 18th, 1898, by
Rev. Osborn Ingle, Minister of the Cos
pei. and lived together as husband and
wife in Frederick County, Maryland, and
in New York City, until May, 1909; that
of said marriage there have been born three
children. Nelson Jesse Simmons, aged IL
years Owen Wolfe Simmons, aged I years,
and Katherine Pauline Simmons aged 3
wears; that the defendant without any
cause or reason deserted and abandoned
the Plaintiff in May, 1909, and she has
never seen him from that day, nor has he
1 contributed a single cent towards her sup
port or the support Of her said children;
/ that said abandonment has continued un.
| interruptedly for more than three years, IS
deliberate and final and separation is be-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
Bishop Corrigan Confers Holy
Orders.

Bishop Owen B. Corrigan, of Balti-
more, visited Mount Saint Mary'S Col
lege, near Emmitsburg, this county, dur
ing the week and conferred holy orders
on the following: Albert J. Henninger, Of
Harrisburg, Pa; Albert l.. Cahill, of
Providence, Rhode Island, and Joseph
N. Whalen, of Harrisburg, who were
ordained deacons. Thomas A. Cole.
man, of Alton. Illinois, was ordained
sub-deacon. The tonsure and minor
orders were conferred on Francis X.
Fitzpatrick, of Wilmington, Delaware,
and Charles Brown and Patrick A.
O'Connor, of Mobile, Alabama.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

The tax books for 1912 are now ready.
3 per cent. discount will be allowed on
all taxes paid in September.
3 per cent. discount will be allowed on
all taxes paid in October.
NJ. A. MCCARTNEY,
City Register and Tax Collector.
August 81. 1912. aug 30.3t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE

o onv of our readers do not
~ their paper regularly, they
an nlease report the fact to
this office at once.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
CORNPROPST.

Remember Democrats October
LIST and 9Th are days of registra-
ton, and you cannot vote unless
your names are properly placed
on the books
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

The members of the Central
Committee should not fail to see
that every young Democrat en-
titled to register has his name on
the books on October 1St.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

STATE OF MARYLAND,
county Of Frederick, SIS:
|, William q. Zimmerman, cashier OF the
above-named bank, do SOemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
WIN. G. ZIMMERMAN,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of September, 1912
j. TRAVERS THOMAS, n. p.
Correct-AtteSt:
g. e. CLINE,
THOMAS II. HALLER, Directors.
j. ID. BAKER.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

Call at this office and get your
Removal Certificate. Supervisor
Eisenhauer will willingly accom-
MEDIATE you. Don't fail and save
your vote.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
OBITUARY..
Some of Those Who Have Fallen
Before the Silent Reaper.

ZACHARIAS.
Miss Hettie Zacharas, an aunt of Mr..
II. {. ZachariaS, this city, and sister OF
Christian ZaCharias, died at her late resi-
dence in Chambersburg, on Sunday.
EYLER
George w. EyIer died September of
dropsy, in his 6oth year. He was found
is survived by widow and several chill
dren.
KUMLER.
David c. Kumler aged So years, died
| in Baltimore, Sunday night, OF paralysis.
Mr.. Kumler's wife, who survives him,
was Miss Myrtle Fout, formerly of this
| city. Mrs Kumler was a sister of Mrs.
Orie B. Rice, Mrs. Laura Schmidt ard
Clayton Fout, of this city.
DERR.
Mr.. Charles H. Derr. a retired farmer,
died Tuesday night at his home in Mid
dletown, after a lingering illness. He is
survived by his widow and four children:
George Derr, residing near Middletown;
Harry Derr, at home; Mrs. John Derr
and Mrs. Edward Dutrow, of near Mid
dletown.
HAMMOND.
Mr.. Wellington Hammond, formerly of
this city, died September II at his daugh-
ter's residence, Mrs. Chas. c. Blake, in
St. Louis, Mo. He leaves the following
children, John B. Hammond, Miss Flor
ence Hammond, Mrs. Daniel T. Shreve,
Mrs. Charles G.. Blake, Miss Orman
Hammond and Mr.. Wellington w. Ham
mond.
HOPKINS.
Benjamin V. Hopkins, of Washington,
d. c., died suddenly at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Thomas F. Myers, this
city, on Sunday, of heart disease, aged
70 years. He leaves two sons, Edward
Hopkins, of Birmingham, Ala, and Al.
bert Hopkins, of Washington, and two
daughters, Mrs. Myers. this city, and
Mrs. John Young, Washington
CoRNPROPsT.
Mrs. Mary E. Cornpropst died Septem-
Der II, at her home on East Fourth |
street. aged SO years. Mrs. Cornpropst |
before her marriage was Miss Maud ID. |
Neusbam, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ID
A. Neusbaum, of Newburg, Pa, and |
came to this city - years ago. She was |
a member Of the First Baptist church. |
Besides her husband, she is survived by |
four children, Misses NJ. Ruth Corn
propst, Emma d. Cornpropst, Harry F.,
Jr., and lanes w, at home.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

Loans and discounts. $780, ia 50
OVerdraftS, secured and unsecured. 2ig 81
Y. s. Bonds to secure circulation. 10000 %
U. ). Bonds to secure u. =. deposits. 900 90
Other Bonds 10 secure postal savings 10000 90
Bonds. Securities, etc l,400,710 81
....,.......... 5000 90
Due from National Banks mot Re-
serve Agents. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1916 n
Due from state and Private Banks
and Bankers, Trust Companies
and Savings Banks...................... 5O,i79 lG
Due from approved reserve agents. 3i0,G2j ST
Checks and other cash items....... 7,5l7 -
Notes of other National Banks. $40 %
Fractional papercurrency ,nickels,
Lawful Money Reserve i'm Bank. viz:
SpeC SD -
Legal-tender notes.......... 81, 100 90
l96,OS5 50
fund with u. S. Treas
urer 5per cent of circulatlon).-.. 5000 90
Int 20 : -. IL NJ
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
THE NUPTIAL KNOT.
Some Happy Couples Who Have
Linked Their Lives Together
for Better or for Worse.
SHAFFER-CAkEY.

! SHAFFER-CAkEY.
! Henry Herbert Shafier and Ida Eliza
beth Carey, both of Brunswick, were
married at that place September II by
Kew. Charles L. Atwater.
FlSHER-MITCHELL.
Walter B. Fisher and Esther NJ. Mitch
ell. of Harrisburg, Pa, were married al
the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage on
September II by Rev. U. S, G.. Rupp.
sUMMERs-MAY.
Oscar Daniel Summers and Miss Carrie
Bell May, both of Araby, were married
IN this city on Saturday by Elder r. A.
Nedrow, at his residence on East Fourth
street.
SALTZMAN-KEHNE.
Miss Grace Kehne, of Frederick, and
Louis Saltzman, of Hagerstown, were
married by Rev. Townsend. of that city,
Tuesday night. After the ceremony they
returned TO Frederick.
DRAPER-LEWIS.
Martin l. Draper Of Garfield, and
Miss Mary II. Lewis, of ThErmont, were
married on september ID at the parSon-
age of the Methodist Episcopal church,
by Rev. f. H. Lamar.
ENG NGENENr ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rohrback an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Ellen Drummer, to Mr.. Simon Rich
ard Golibart, IT,, of Whiteslde, Tenn.
The wedding will take place October %.
BEYER-SMITH.
Mrs Laura Grove Smith. of Baltimore,
of Frederick, announces the en-
sagement of her daughter Eleanor Ma
lie, to Mr.. Edward Hermans Beyer, also
IF Baltimore. The wedding will occur
n December.
COOK-WALTERS.
Harry w. Cook and Miss Mayme Wal. |
ers were married in Baltimore, Septem-
Der II, at the home of the groom's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Edward Cook, form
erly of this city The groom is a grand |
'on OF Mrs. Laura | Cook, South Market |
street.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
DOLWICK-DOLL.

Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Agnes Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs. J.
Edward Doll. ofthis city, to Mr.. J. Ernest
Dowick, of Brunswick, Maryland. The
ceremony took place few days ago, in
SAINT Johns's Rectory, East Second
street, this city Rev. Father w. ].
Kane, the pastor performed the cere-
mony The only attendants were Mr..
George E. Doll, brother of the bride,
and Miss jamie F. Rice. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dolwick left Immediately after the GER
emory on their wedding trip in an auto
mobile They will reside in Brunswick,
where the groom holds responsible
position with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.
u EPoRT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Citizens National Bank


AtFrederick. in the State of Maryland, a the
close OF business, September 4, 1912
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
The Maryland Agricultural
College.
MARYLAND'S SCHOOL
OF TECHNOLOGY.

MARYLAND'S SCHOOL
OF TECHNOLOGY.
Ranks among the foremost colleges in our
country in
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
and
ENGINEERING.
Confers a Bachelor of Science Degree in
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, BIOLOGY,
CHEMISTRY, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
ING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING, GENERAL SCIENCE.
Also have two year courses in Agricul-
ture and Horticulture, and short winter
courses in Farm Problems and Domestic
Science.
The remarkable success of the young men
who have been graduated from this Col
lege is the best proof of its efficiency. No
other recommendation is necessary.
The College is situated on the b. q o.
r. r., eight miles from Washington, and
, thirty two miles from Baltimore, and the
location is both healthful and beautiful.
TERMS MODERATE.
Send for Catalogue and Book of Views
r. w. SYLVESTER, Pres.
College Park, Md.
College opens September II. aug 30-4t
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE.

The Commissioners of Charities and Cor
recttons of Frederick County, Md. will re-
ceive Sealed Proposals for furnishing such
supplies, as per acquisitions. for the support
and maintenance of the INN t'es of the
Almshouse and all persons committed to Jail
for three months, October, November and
December, 1912 The said proposals will be
received on
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20

A most brilliant victory seems
assured. The whole ticket will
be elected, but we must help to
accomplish the result by hard
work tor registration.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
MISS SIMPLIFY TO WE'D.

An engagement which has just been
announced is that of Miss Bessie Eliza
beth Shlpley, daughter of Mr.. Samuel D.
Shlpley, of Sykesville, Md, to Mr.. Car
roll L. Weaver, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert S. Weaver, of 633 N. Carrollton ave
nue., Baltimore. The wedding will take
place in October.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
DEAN-SMITH.

George L, Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel P Dean, of near MiddIetown,
and Miss Carrie NJ. Smith daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stratton Smith, of Myers
vile, this county, were married in Phila-
delphia, on Wednesday, September 4th,
by Rev. William B. ChaIpont After the
ceremony the happy couple went to
Atlantic City on wedding trip.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20
ADAMS-CUTSAIL.

A quiet, but pretty wedding was sol
emnized at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage, East Church street, this city,
a few days ago, by the pastor, Rev. E.
H. Lamar. The contracting parties were
Mr. David A. Adams. of Araby, and
Miss Emily s. Cutsal, ofnear Frederick
The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs.
Edward Cuttings, was becominglv at
tired in a blue travelling suit. with hat
and gloves to match. After the cere-
mony the happy couple left on the $40
a. m. train for Baltimore and Wash
ington. Upon their return they will
reside at the groom's home at Araby
MERCEIN-BUTLER
Miss Eleanor Floyd Butler, daughter
OF Mrs Charles T. V. S. Butler, of
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was mar
RED to Mr. Charles Schley Mercein, son
OF Mr.. Thomas R. Mercein, Of Mil
waukee, Wisconsin. in Trinity Episcopal
Church, Shepherstown, on Wednesday,
September nth, by the pastor, Rev. w.
E. Ware. Following a large reception at
the home of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mercein left for an extended Northern
trip. The bride is a daughter of the late
DIR. Charles V. S. Butler. The groom is
closely related to the Schleys OF Mary
land and Virginia. They will reside il
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-09-20


George w. Eyler died September of
dropsy, in his 69th year. He was found
dead in bed at his home at Daysville. He
is survived by widow and several chill
dren.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-12
Dodoinq tho Doctor.

Joseph jefferson, Jr.. is fond of re-
peating a yarn that his father used to
tell concerning friend of the elder
jefferson who was an inveterate smok
err The man was getting along In
years and found himself afflicted with
some ailment which caused him a
great deal of anxiety.
"Why don't you consult special
istT jefferson asked him.
After thinking II over he decided he
would Several days later Jefferson
met him and inquired as to his health
asking him IL he had seen a doctor.
ayes, went TO see one" said the
old man.
"knd what did he sayr
"Well. you see, I'm great smoker,
he answered, land knew he would
ask me the first thing how much
smoked and tell me TO go little slow
I smoke abont twenty cigars a day
and, when he asked me how many
consumed. | told him on an average
of forty. That's too many he said
Just cut the number In half am
now smoking but twenty"