The Sentinel=record., 1914-07-31

apparent that in the demonstration Captain Trowbridge was assured be
 yond question that among the citizen
 snip of Hot Springs his splendid work
 or the past year had been appreci
 ated. He said:
 Gentlemen, I find it difficult 10 put
 my feelings into words on this occa-
 sion. My work here for the present
 is done, and it is with regret that I | turn the affairs or the reservation
 over to my successor, Dr. Parks. who
 IS with us tonight, not however. be-
 cause l must turn the affairs over to
 another, but because it necessitates
 my leaving Hot Springs. I will admit 1 that l came here with certain ideas | concerning Hot Springs that have been shattered. These ideas have
 been supp anted by a knowledge of much better things regarding this
 place, gained by contact with the city
 and it's people.
 T came here, as many of you are probably aware, to handle the affairs of the reservation pending the ap- pointment of a permanent superin- tendent. It has been my pleasure. however, to remain with you now for almost exactly one year, and every
 day that 1 spend here makes my fc. gret at leaving the more keen.
 During my stay here l have ex- pended considerable government funds for repairs and improvements on the reservation, and l believe that may say without fear of successful contradiction that many of these inn proyements will be source of pride. to you gentlemen and to the city of Hot Springs for years to come. It has been my policy to install only permanent improvements, and in so doing l have endeavored at all times to spend the money with local people. In fact, l have spent very little money out of this city.
 "As might be expected at any change in administration. there is considerable speculation as to the course my successor will pursue and what kind of a superintendent he will be. My acquaintance with Dr. Parks leads me to believe that he will be the kind of superintendent against which no just complaint may be made. The fact that the secretary of the interior took almost a year to select man for this position is a strong recom- mendation in favor of Dr. Parks.
 One of the fundamental duties of the superintendent of the reservation Is the enforcement of the rules and regu ations prescribed by the secre tary of the interior, and as these rules and regulations are well known to everyone, there should be no spec ulation on that point. All in all. I think that Hot Springs has been hon. ored by the appointment of Dr. Parks. and l am sure that he merits the hearty and earnest cooperation of every citizen of Hot Springs. and Knowing you as l do, I have no doubt that he will receive that cooperation and support.
 Tn conclusion, I wish to thank each and every one of you for your support and your many courtesies to me, in my official capacity and in ner- son My regret at leaving Hot springs is tempered only by the hone that may be able to visit this city again at some future date. if only for a few days. Whether or not I shall be able to do so, Of course. depends upon circumstances over which I hava no control, but it might be well if more of us regarded things in t,a light of the Manxman, whose Phil osophy of Life has always possessed a certain amount of interest to me For the benefit of those who have not heard it, will read it to you.
 Did it ever occur to you that a mans life is full of temptations? He comes into this world without his and goes out against his will, and the trip between is exceed. ngly rocky. The rule of contraries is one of the features of this trip
 When he is little big girls kiss him, and when he is big the little sir's kiss him.
 If he is poor, he is a bad man. ager if he is rich he is dishonest If he needs credit he can't get it. if he is prosperous. everyone wants to do him a favor.
 If he is in politics. he is a grafter if he is out of politics, he is no good to bis country.
 eff he gives to charity, it is for show, if he doesn't he is stingy cuss. If he is actiyeiy religious, he is a hypocrite if he takes no interest, he | is a hardened sinner.
 "1f he shows affection, he is a soft specimen, if lie cares for no one, he i is cold-blooded.
 eff he dies young, he had a great future. if he lives to an old age, he missed his calling.