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Made usrue Shipment Of surs.

Those who imagine that small fur.
bearing animals are becoming scarce
in Iowa should examine the books OF
the Knoxville Fur Co. NJ. w. Con.
we'll, manager, shipped out consign-
ment of furs consisting of the skins
of sol muskrats, 275 large species Of
striped skunk, 1873 of the ciVit cat or
spotted skunk, AZ mink, 90 raccoons,
80 possums and one fox. He has
another shipment OF almost equal
size ready for shipment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-01-15
Dam Being Considered.

Keokuk, Jan. 12.--The sub-com.
mittee OF the House on Interstate
commission, headed by Judge w. e..
Adamson of Georgia, chairman, and
composed of congressman Esche OF
Wisconsin, Stevens of Minnesota,
and Simms of Georgia, met in Keo.
luk today to consider the request OF
the Inter-City Bridge Co., to use the
dam across the Mississippi river for
a railroad bridge. No public hearing
was held.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-01-15
The Jones Twins.

In response to inquiry concerning
the scoring of the Jones twin babies,
of Rose Hill, the prize winning twins
at the baby show of the Mahaska
County Farmers Institute, Thursday,
the following figures are given: Err.
win scored 94.9 and Edwin was rec.
oIded at 94.3, six-tenths OF one per
cent. only a shade over a half a point
difference between them. This is re-
garded as a remarkable score and the
babies themselves are, indeed, re.
markable pair.
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Gooseberries-lst, Mrs. J. ID. Hawk
ms: I'd, Mrs. NJ II. Tullis.
Peaches-1st, Mrs. A. Rinden; I'd
Mrs. Glenn Taylor.
Currants-1st.,M Mrs. NJ. w. Crozier.
Pears--1st, Mrs. Roy Mcclure: I'd
Cleo Ferguson.
Blackberries-1st. Mrs. w. J. Will
holt; I'd, Mrs. Glenn Taylor.
Strawberries--1st, Mrs. c. Bass; I'd
Mrs. A. Natter
Early Cherries-1st, Mrs. w. J. Will
holt; I'd, Mrs. c. II. Wharton. 49,.
Late Cherries-1st, Mrs. ID. Barnes
I'd, Mrs. J. ID. Hawkins.
Grapes-1st, Mrs. ID. Barnes; 2, Mrs
NJ. L. Moore.
Crabs-1st, Mrs. J. d Hawkins: I'd
Mrs. c. II. Wharton.
Tomatoes-1st, Mrs. ]. ID. Hawkins
I'd, Mrs. Lou Norris.
Corn canned-1st, Mrs. c. w. Jor
dan.
Green Beans-1st, Mrs. Al Rinden
I'd, Mrs. Fred Burner.
Honey and Pickles.
Two pounds Honey-1st, J. w. An
drews; I'd, r. II. Dixon.
Half gallon Sorghum-No entry.
Cucumber Pickles-1st, Mrs. Lev
Norris; I'd, Mrs. Fred Burner
Tomato Pickles-1st, Mrs. Lou MOI
ris; I'd. Mrs. e. L. Allgood.
Peach Pickles-1st, Mrs. c. w. Joi
dan; I'd, Mrs. NJ. E. Moore.
Beet Pickles-1st, Mrs. Z. E. Allgoo,
Grape Jelly-lst, Mrs. A. Rinden
I'd, Mary Lewis.
Crab Jelly-lst, Mrs. viii Camp
bell; I'd, Mrs. J. d. Hawkins.
Pear Pickles-1st, Mrs. w. J. viii
holt
Corned Pork-1st, Mrs. c. w. Jol
dan.
| Corned Beef-1st, Mrs. A. Rindcn.
MRS. THOS. WALLS,
MRS. WALTHALL,
MARY WATSON,
| Awards Committed
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Killed While Huntina

Dubuque, Jan. 12-James Faley, %,
a farmer living in White Water town
ship, Dubuque county. was killed
while hunting Sunday afternoon.
While placing ferret in hole after
a rabbit, his gun fell and discharged
the load, which struck him in the
head, and killei mis- instantly.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-01-15
DUBUQUE Farmer Suicides.

Dubuque. Jan. 12.--Nieaolas Diesl,
age %, farmer living ten miles west
of here, committed suicide by hang
ing yesterday After dinner he left
the house and three hours later was
fund hanging in the barn by farm
hand. There Is no known cause for
the act.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-01-15

Sac City, Jan. ia. J. CreSs, u
well known farmer living mile
southwest of Sac City died Saturday
night as the result of injuries sustain
ed in a fall from a ladder ten days
before. He suffered concussion Of
the brain so severe that he did not
become rational to the time of his
death.
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canturnd White Snuirrei.

A freak OF the animal world was
taken up at Woodbine a few days
since in the nature of a snow white
squirrel with pink eyes. 1t was cap.
mred by a hunter after ID had been
chased into a tree by his dogs.
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MANDARIN Cor, p,ckinu Recora.

Cornelius Hanson of near Story
City has made wonderful record at
corn picking this season. According
to tlie Story county Herald, he picket
and cribbed 1870 bushels of corn dur
ing the season of 80 days or an aver
aga of f2S bnshelH per dayt ilss
highest raenra waa iHn i'nshein in
ons day
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shor, weiqht Was Slight.

Iowa City, Ian. &c. w. Thomp.
SON.. coal dealer. who was fined re.
Gently for selling short weight coal,
was prosecuted because a load of the
product fell but forty pounds short to
the ton. Reports that he had sold
but LOO pounds for a ton are un'
trup
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Read Account Of own DEATH.

Herman Sander, living near Wauk.
ON in Prairie township, was surprised
papera. Although he had been very
sick. he has practically recovered.
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Directors for 1914.

Directors chosen for the 1914 ad.
ministration of the Mahaska County
Farmers Institute were announced at
the close of the Friday session as
follows: Robert Hoyt. J. NJ. Convey,
Will Campbell, Elmer Cameron, Ben
Hoover, w. F. Kitchener, II. r. Hicks,
A. A. Rinden, w. /. Rice, r. c. Sted.
dom, Thomas Soseman, Hassel A.
Hedge, e. w. Randall, John Fox and
&C. W. Jordan,
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PREMIUM list,

Awart,s Of Prizes by t9iA Maltasta
County Farmers lnstitute.
Small Grains
rail- Wheat--ii oscos Steddom lst;s
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THE SALVATION ARMY
Report of Collections and Disburse-
ments for Last Quarter of 1913

The Salvation Army's quarterly re.
port, October l to December 81, 1913,
endorsed by the signature of the di.
yisional officer, Brigadier Dublin, was
read from the platform at the Army
Barracks yesterday, but Ensign Dyks-
ira, the local officer, wishes 1t to have
a larger circulation. 1t Is as follows:
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Friday afternoon, in the Orient
Theatre. road demonstration, in
connection with the Farmers Insti-
tnte. was held A film, secured from
the Iowa State College at Ames
through the efforts of Mr.. II. R. Har-
ris, was thrown on the screen, show
ing the construction Of four miles of
concrete road in Detroit, Michigan,
and was very educational interesting
and instructive. Mr.. Dodds, of the
Iowa State College. talked on the
construction of roads and bridges.
and the Importance OF good roads for
the future welfare OF Iowa. The
meeting was we'll attended and last
ed about an hour and a quarter, The
committee in charge, and those who
attended the meeting, wish to thank
Mr.. Bowen for his kindly consider
alton toward the Institute, and his
gratuity.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

Joe jeanette knocked out an op-
ponent in the fourth round, over
in Paris the other day, and as yet
has failed to inform US what, de-
tanned him.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
CALVO SITTING ON BENCH
Carroll Bartons Double Makes Hit With the Fans

In the Texas League, and Is still man
aSer of the team. The fans refused To
stand for his demotion when they found
out what McGraw's insulting remarks
had been.
Jakey Atz, a washington boy. is play.
ing second base for Beaumont in the
Texas League.
Jack Powell, the Mound City mas
todon,' who performed for Louisville
last season, is with Harry Whites
League and doing we'll.
Charlie Hemphill, once big league
outfielder of considerable skill. Is play
ing one of the gardens in st. Paul.
Charlie Street, the Monument Baby"
former battery partner Of Walter john
son. Is delivering big league stun for
Chattanooga In the Southern League.
Charlie threatened to jump to the Fed
erals last winter, until he found thai
they didn't want him. Then he signed
up with Moose" McCormick's team
OrvaI Overall, once leading twirier for
the Cubs in the days of the Chance
regime and worlds titles, has been
suspended by the San Francisco club
for failure to report He isn't worry
ing. though. for he owns q huge orange
grove in southern California, and that
keeps him pretty busy.
Sioux Gity says 1t will get an injunc-
ton to restrain Grover Land, former
Nap backstop, from playing with the
Brooklyn Feds. Land had signed with
Sioux City. and was training when he
jumped.
The sons of old Erin in the st Louis
bleachers are great admirers of Lee
Magee, probably because Of his name
They win fight at the drop Of the hat
when some Dutchman bawls out Magee.
But the joke is on them. for the players
real name Is Leopold Hunschmeyer.
B:n Duggleby, who Jumped the Phil
lies with Elmer Flick, Bill Bernhard,
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
.MINCE PIE
By BUGS" BAER.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
PABID RUDOLPH SAYS

No game yes
terday. Til II e
wasn't much of a
one the day be-
fore"
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Harry White Pitching Grand Ball
For Venice Club of Pacific
Coast League.
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Jacinto del Calvo, the Cuban out
ffelder with the Griffmen last year, is
warming the bench in Los Angeles. In
the exhibition games he startled coast
fans by his agility in climbing the steep
hill in right field, and by his terrific
In fielding and running bases has
caused Manager Jack Dillon to keep
him out of the lineup in favor of Har-
ry Wolter. the outfielder with the New
York Yankees last season.
Carroll Barton, the former Pepco
amateur twirler on the sandlots of
Washington. has been in but one game
In the Pacific Coast League, taking up
the task after Charlie Chech, the old
Red Fox hurler, had been knocked off
the slab by the Venice clouters. Bar
ton delivered the goods well enough,
though his support proved very weak.
He made hit with the fans when he
poled a double, scoring two runners.
DR.. G. Harry White, once George
towns star and for years peerless
southpaw with the Chicago White Sox,
Ia pitching great ball for Venice, In the
Pacafic Coast League. He is showing
all his oldtime wizardry on the mound,
and his victories are piling up.
Harry Krause, who proved bloom
err with the Athletics few years ago,
attempted to twiri for Portland against
Sacramento the other day and walked
ten men, hit two and had two wild
pitches. Outside Of that he showed
great form.
Pat Newman, who walloped "AIuggsy"
McGraw from behind" is still hold
Ing down the first corner for Houston
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ARMY is OPPOSED TO WASHINGTON.

The Army authorities are strongly
opposed TO having the annual game
played here, alleging that it will be i'm
possible 10 seat the spectators desiring
10 witness the contest. They claim that
this argument holds good as regards
Franklin Field. Philadelphia, and that
only the Polo Grounds is big enough
for the huge throngs attending the serv-
ice game.
AS a matter of fact, Navy auth ORR
ties prefer that the game should be
played in Philadelphia. The well known
hospitality of the Quaker City is con-
sidered ideal, from the Navy viewpoint
and Washington is merely a compro-
mise offered after it has been found
that the two service schools cannot
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Bits of Live Baseball Gathered
Here and There About Play
ers You All Know.

and Larry Lajoie to play with the
American League. win not twirI THE
summer with Albany, Ga, in the En-
pire State League. On the other hand.
ne has taken berth as umpire in the
same league. so the fans will see him
IN action. just the same
Jack Dalton will probably continue
to hold his. berth with the Brooklyn
Robins on account of his hard hitting
Dalton Is fair fielder, but strong
hitter and the hitters get the jobs these
days.
Tom Fairweather, who managed ths
pennant-winning Sioux City of 1910.
has entered the race for the State SEN
ate. He says that Eastern baseball men
have made good In politics, and that It's
about time some one from the middle
West broke into the game. So he's
trying.
Dutch Munich. the washingtn boy
now with Billy Smiths Atlanta Crack
ers in the Southern League, complains
of sore arm His tender wing is
keeping him on the bench in favor Of
the veteran Dunn.
Elliott Dent. the pitcher given a trial
by Clark Griffith year ago. has round
ed into shape unusually early this
spring and is counted upon to keep At
lanta around the top from the begin
ling this season
Jack Dunn's Baltimore Orioles will
conflict with the Federal Leaguers
eighteen times this season. Five con-
fiicting dates are due this month. four
In June, three In July, and six in Sep
tember. Baltimore will be without base
ball of any kind only tnirty-two days
this season.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
WASHINGTON OFFERED
AS COMPROMISE; ARMY
WANTS POLO GROUNDS
Annual Service Football Game May Be Staged Here Next Nove
ber. If Ball Park Will Seat 4O,OOO Spectators-AI-
thorities Still at Loggerheads Over Location.

If Washington baseball club show the authorities that is
gon the he here
military circles that has been Of
Navy Cub allowing the Navy
Capital the select the Polo Grounds
seating 40O09 spectators.
According the of the Washington club possible
put Temporary bring
seating capacity the number Such stands would be
worlds championship series this CITY, But
build
claimed that the would be
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
DIAMOND
ECHOES
Another day wasted.

Another day wasted.
Sir Robert Groom can lose even in
the Federal League.
Those White Sox mean to get away
with real flying start this year.
Joe Birmingham is meeting with tough
luck this spring. Last year his Maps
were leading at this time. Now they're
trailing. r..-.
With Bill Stcen hors de combat, the
Naplanders are up in the air for a
capable right-hander. Mitchell, Gregg,
and Cullop are all southpaws.
Have you been watching Hal Chase's
batting average2 Hard work, for he
hasn't any. The former New York star
showed plenty of strength with the fail
on the Coast but hasn't made hit
yet this season
The Federal Leaguers drew out
mighty mob in st. Louis yesterday. de-
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

1t distracts attention from the opening
of the baseball season.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

Yes, it does.
The cup defender will not be launch.
ed until April 18th. Until then the re.
suit Of the Cup races will be in doubt
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
THIS Is THE LIFE.

THIS Is THE LIFE.
Oh, the life of manager is tho hJe
for me,
HIS heart is blithe, and his dome care
free,
4 nd kiS skaH IS UOid of grim Worree,
Oh, this Is the life for me.
He rocIineS at ease in hts sheltered nook,
While The bEcdchcrs gire his star the
hook,
Hears The stands release both cct and
rOok.
ch thus is the life for nc.
he pats his pounch, and his smile Is
bland,
Aad gtres no heed to his thick skilled
band,
The team is ran from the steel grand
stand.
r his is the life for me.
He UorTies not oUeT the Federal cGpcrS,
His problems dtSsoEUe like tinted 1dpors,
HIS men are sold by the morning papers,
THIS is The life for me.
His pennaHts are teon on ths sporting
page,
Hts pitchers are yonked BY the bleach
erS' rage,
Al he does is 10 drdtc his rCd0e,
This IS the life for me.
Colleges shouldn't elect their chess
and basketball captains in the spring.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

agree on a place for the annual COM
bat on the gridiron.
The Army people are holding out for
New York city. They claim that the
ideal handling of the 1918 crowd and
the excellent hotel facilities make the
metropolis the proper place for the
game.
1t is rumored that some definite ac-
ton will be taken upon this matter
within a few weeks. The Washington
club will be asked as to its willingness
to erect these stands for a single game
President Minor, through Manager
Griffith. has already said that the cost
would be too great for one game, but
that If the Government schools would
contract to play five games here sue
cessively, the club would make all
necessary changes to seat 1000 spec
tators.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

spite the opposition furnished by the
Pirates and Cardinals. The Mound City
wants a winner and thinks Miner Brown
may provide one.
Though Joe Tinker was expected to
have the strongest team in the Federal
circuit, several players he signed up
are with other clubs. However, he seems
to have collected a hard hitting trio Of
gardeners. They collected seven bingles
triple.
Scorers face lots of fun this season in
keeping the Kente)ys apart in Pitts
burgh. Billy Kelley is a backstop, part
Of the O'Toole-K elley battery, while
Billy Kelly is new outielder. who
looks like a smashing good hitter. AL
ready the wall Is heard in the land
when Kelly bats for Kelley, or vice
versa.
Tom DAILY, the recruit catcher. con-
tinucs to play left field for the White
Sox He has demonstrated that he can
hit and Larry Chappell will not be
missed as long as DAILY delivers the
goods. Daily toured the world with the
White Sox last winter, thus giving JIM
my Callahan an excellent chance to
look him over.
Tilly Walker had n great day with the
bat yesterday against the Detroit
Tigers. He strode to the plate Tive
times and connected thrice for safe
swats. One of his ilits was good for two
The Washington times., 1914-04-17

corners. II Tilly can learn to go back
under fly ball and come in under a
low one. he should hold his own with
the Browns, for he sure can hit.
Frank Laporte, last years utility man
with the Griffmen, is captain and second
baseman of the indianapolis Feds. He
managed to get n single in three trips
yesterday and accepted two chances
without error.
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Johnny McGraw Denies
His Men Will Desert

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April H.
Johnny McGraw denies emphatically.
that any OF his players are contemplat-
ing jumping to the Federal League. He
says there is absolutely no truth in
the statement that Mnrquard, Mclean,
Stock. Murray or Tesreau will desert
the Giants. Gilmore is simply looking
for some cheap advertising says Nc
Graw. MY men are all signed up to
long-tcrm contracts. anyway"
The Washington times., 1914-04-17
Enter $3.50 Suit
Against Earl Hamilton

KANSAS CITY. Kan. April 1.-THE
local Federal Leasir club has filed a
dsn,age suit for $4,000 against Earl
Hamilton, the Brownie southpaw, who
has gone hack to the American League.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27
DlSFlGURED WITH PlMPLES

II. f. d. No. 2, Box 46. Matthews.
Ga.--"For three years or more was
troubled with pimples and blackheads.
At first my face would itch and burn
and then the pimples would break out.
They looked almost as II I had meas-
les. causing great Disagreement. They
would make my face very red and
sore. Then they festered and came to
q head and large boils would come on
my chin and nose.
Il also had dandruff which caused
my scalp TO itch and burn. II itched
and burned 80 that had to scratch It
until 1t was irritated. The dandruff
scaled on and showed plainly In my
hair. 1t also caused my hair to
break of and become very thin. ]
used several remedies which did not
cure and gave but little relief. After
I received free sample Of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment began using
them according to directions. Sc
cured two cakes Of Cuticura Soap and
two boxes Of Cuticura Ointment. which
cured me perfectly" (S.gnedD Miss
Willie NJ. Walker. July 81, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free with 32.p Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. l.. Boston. ADV
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27
DID THE WORK
Grew Strong on Right Food.

You can't grow strong by merely ex-
ercislng. You must have food-the
kind you can digest and assimilate.
Unless the food you eat Is digested
II adds to the burden the digestive or
gans have naturally to carry. This
often means nervous breakdown.
About year ago." writes Mass.
lady, II had quite serious nervous
breakdown caused, as | believed. by
overwork and worry. ! also suffered
untold misery from dyspepsia.
First gave up my position, then
tried to find remedy for my troubles.
something that would make me well
and strong. something to rest my tired
stomach and build up my worn-out
nerves and brain.
81 tried one kind OF medicine after
another, but nothing seemed to help
me
FINALLY friend suggested change
OF food and recommended Grape-Nuts.
With little or no faith in It, tried a
package. That was eight months ago
and I have never been without II
since.
"Grape-Nuts did the work. II helped
me grow strong and well. Grape-Nuts
put new }ife into me, built up my
whole system and made another won.
an OF mel"
Name given by Postum Co.., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to
wellville." in pkgs. "There's a Rea
SON.
Ever read the above letters A nsv'
oue appesrs fpom time Ia time. They
are genslss, tsAs. ssd ful1 ~ huoes
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27
Queen Poor Conversatlonailst.

Queen Mary Is a poor conversation
allst. On some one being brought up
to her II Is said she will begin to talk
with remarkable felicity, setting the
other at ease and delighting him.
Then. all OF n sudden. she suddenly
ceases, an acute silence supervenes
and the other does not know whether
to break the pause or slip away. The
fact is the queen talks well by dint of
concentration; this does not always
last until the end Of the conversation.
and once the thread is broken she
grows distracted, thinking OF some
thing else.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27
DEMAND IS FOR ABLE MAN
High Positions Waiting for Those
Who Are Competent Properly
to Fill Them.

We know big firm in one OF the
Oldest and most important industries
In this country which has been hunt
Ing for over yeyar for man to
whom to pay $4,000. and they cannot
ind him, writes the editor Of the
American Machinist.
We know an executive who wants
two or three men as assistants; II he
could find them In his plant he would
gladly pay them sac week. He has
tried considerable number In these
positions during the past year. but
he Is positively hampered by the lack
OF them.
We know that there is an active de.
mand for $4,000 men. and we can
readily believe that there is a keen
demand for $4,000 men.
II is remarkable that In a plant en-
ploying. say thousand men. there are
so few who raise themselves above
their fellows far enough to be con-
spicuous to the management. And
even, of those few. not all have the
initiative, the ginger and faculty OF
being thorough that would make them
OF value as assistants to the execu'
tive. What godsend to the engineer
is the draughtsman who can do his
own thinking. and dig out the solution
OF a problem somehow without con
stant prodding and pointing from the
boss
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27

At one time the Republicans Of Chi.
cego were out and were fighting De
mocracy on Industrial conditions and
the putative helplessness OF a situa-
tion which did not let the Republic
ans in. A parade had started on and
was well on it's way-nearly to the
file closers--when ward boss saw
that two lighted transparencies lacked
carriers. lie looked around hu-riedly
and noticed that one OF his retainers
was idle. Here" he yelled. "shoui-
der this and get In line" The shang
haied recruit was a gambler who
busted himself In ward politics on oc-
casions, but for the most stuck TO his
trade when trade was possible. As he
hoisted the lighted legend. open up
the mills and factories" there was n
chorus OF derisive yells from the side
walk: Never mind the mills. Open
up the poker games"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-05-27

Japan's new Prime Minister. Count
Okuma, has a wooden leg. II replaces
a limb which was blown off by the
bomb of a political assassin. In con
nection with that outrage. a story is
told which goes far to support the
claim that Is made for Okuma that he
Is the best-mannered man in Japan.
After the explosion, which had killed
his servants and horses. besides shat
tering his leg. he was lying in his of.
flee in an agony Of pain, yet he was
able TO say smillngly to u foreign
statesman who was taking leave OF
him, Excuse me. sir. for my impolite
ness in not seeing you to the DOOR
Pail Mall Gazette.