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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-12-11

here. A flash from the wires
spread to the tinsel on the chill
dren's dresses and the tree. Wom-
en- In the auditorium rushed to
the aid of the teachers, smother
inf the flames and preventing a
panic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-12-11
TRIAL NEAR END

OLYMPIA, Dec. 11.--Counsel
for w. Dean Hayes, charged with
embezzlement from a local bank,
made arguments today. The case
will go to the jury this afternoon,
Ii is believed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-12-11

Mems All Wool Flannel
the best manner, come IL
tan, etc., special at
Mems Sweater Coats, In
ors, made of all wool y
Shaker weave. Great q
values at ...........J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

the other hall was filled with neat stacks Of twenty
dollar gold pieces, so packed and wedged in that they
could not be shaken about
sat down to think it ont. Where did get all that
money? looked at the case. Il was mine-no doubt
Of that valisc full Of money. Then thought OF the
bank robbery OF the day before recalled the nervous
man at the ticket Office window; my mind travelled
back further and | remembered that the vaise nlanu-
tacturer had told me that he had sold exact duph-
cate Of nv case little while before | had purchased
mine
understood it all now. By an unheard-of coinci-
dence the two leather cases had been brought together
at most critical instant for the OF one OF them
When had stepped away from the ticket window had
picked up the telcrs valise Whether he had already
gone away with mine | cannot say. | do not know
which Of us made the first mistake. The gold in the
case l carried off made it nearly equal in weight to
my own, and suppose the weight Of the brick in mine
deceived him.
l teephoned for a cab and driven to the robbed
bank. There l told my story and handed over the
money 1t tailed in count with the sum stolen, to
dollar, and identification records completed the proof
hat the money the. banks property.
The thousand dollars that the officials forced upon
me would have amply recompensed me for the loss
might have sustained by failing push my sale at the
steel plant; but l didn't lose there. returned as soon
as l could, and booked big order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21
By TRAVELLING MEN

his intoxicated companion 1t took him sometime to
realize the condition Of the other and then he be-
heved that the drunken man was brother salesman,
and that Tom and had been obliged to desert him be-
cause of the engagement Tom had mentioned Ned
tried to find out at what hotel his companion was stay
ing but could not obtain an ineligible The
so-callcd Jones kept insisting that he be allowed TO 90
to the store of W. Z. Smith, the grocer Thinking that
the man might have other line besides wines and
liquors. and that he intended to talk business with
Smith, Rollins deceived him into accompanying him 20
the Orrington Rollins realized that the mans condi
ton would destroy all chances Of obtaining an order
from Smith then in the future.
Once safe in his room, Rollins turned the key in the
door and attempted to put his companion to bed. The
drunken man protested and attempted to leave the
room insisting that he was going to call on Smith.
Rollins remained awake thrcc-quartcrs Of the night,
battling for the reputation OF this "brothcr Of the GIMP
Toward morning the drunken man fell asleep, and
Rollins graspcd the opportunity to snatch nap.
When the salesman awoke the other was in drunken
sunbcr and Rollins packed up and LETT the hotel after
first fixing matters with the clerk regarding the Sleep
ing occupant of his room.
Passing the store Of W. Z. Smith his way 20 the
station, Rollins dropped in
~Good morning, Mr.. Smith, he greeted the pro-
prietor. AZ salesman named Jones was unable 70 call
in Yesterday He'll probably be around today.
Zones? What Jones: questioned Smith suspciously.
"Whv he's wine salesman | believe Rollins an
swered "He has a scar on his check
q don carry any Wines the grocer told him. You
saw he had scar on his face? Describe him.
Rollins did 50 to the best OF his ability.
The grocer sadly shook his head. That my brother
Allan" he said. Il suppose he was drunk again.
And then, little by little, he drew from Rollins the
story Of the night just passed.
Allan has those periodical drunks,' the grocer adj
mitted ~And so you kept him from coming 70 my
store last night and disgracing himself well hurt
ing my business
Rollins didn't answer the last remark; but gathered
ND his grips and started for the door, bidding Smith
goodby
Here! Where do you think you're going: Smith
demanded you put those bags right down and dig
out your order book The least can DO is to that
your firm, or rather you, receive my business in the
future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

~ Their goods when on the road. i 90, q Ntl>C
full Of them every time 60 out on trip. | am
no, selling paving brick the red shale or clay
-arcties handle frebric and my trade is with steel
mills and blast furnaces. They made OF FIRE clay,
silica sand, and magnesite, and come in score or
more different shapes | carry dminutive bricks OF
very shape we handle.
When was in Chicago I went to a valse manufac-
---er 20 order suitable After had described
kind needed he showed a duscovered leather case
unusual shape and strongly made.
II had TWO OF these cases made three years ago, he
l ~on special ORDER and they were not called for.
.oId one less than a month ago at figure that dld
... cover It's cost. Ii you will take this at the same
-.c YOU may haveit and shall be glad to be nd OF IT,
carried il of with me- and few weeks aitcrward
WAS on, on the road with my samples.
T. was month or so later that was again in Chicago
Before leaving the depot to 90 to my hotel stopped al
he ticket office to have a mileage ticket fixed up
placed my heavy gripfu of bricks upon the floor Al
-.c next window q OF middle age was talking 10
Jerk about train connections at St. Paul My atten-
ION was drawn TO him because OF his excitement ana
nervousness. His hands trembling, his eyes were
rowing about the room and ne would start violently
whenever anyone passed behind approached nm.
| watched him furvcv until the agent called me to
another window to receive my signature. When the
ticket was handed TO me ! picked up my valSe ana
started for my hotel
The next morning | read in the papers that bank
teller in the city had absconded the afternoon before
with ninety thousand dollars He had announced his
intention of leaving that afternoon 60 the country
20 spend the weekend with friends In the morning
ne had come TO the bank carrying a suitcase explain
ing that he would 60 directly from the bank the depot
At the noon hour, when many OF the bank employees
were out at lunch, he had entered the vaults and stuffed
his vase with money At two O'Clock he bade his
eiates goodby picked up his vase, and coolly walked
out The loss was not discovered until after the bank
had closed for the day.
For a moment, as | read, mental picture Of the
nervous man at the ticket office window passed before
me- but other news items in the paper attracted my at
tention and had ceased TO think about the rob-
berry
4, nine O'Clock | started for South Chicago, where
a number of new furnaces were TO be erected, and |
hoped TO book a good order for friedrich.
placed the suitcase upon one end Of the super
;n,endcnts table unlocked it, unbucked the straps,
and opened it.
do not recall what l said as my eyes fell upon the
contents Of that case,if, indeed, ! said anything
but DO remember the ejaculation OF the superintendent
Well Holy Smoke he cried in amazement
Nv grip was crammed full Of bills and gold Halt
the space was taken up with yelow-back bills OF large
denominations twencs, ffties and hundreds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21

"OM LAWLER, like many other persons OF con
siderable avoirdupois, was a born comedian and
the lie OF the party wherever he happened to be.
Although he out for a shoe concern and | carried
coees and teas routes crossed several places and
We were good friends.
We were strollng about the streets Of Manchester
one evening when Tom remarked, Il saw Ned Rollins
today"
THE young fellow just starting in, that we met in
Kcene2'
~Yes, said Tom. Hes here, putting up at the Or
rington.
rs he getting any business l asked.
Rollins was travelling for wholesale groceries con-
Germ, and so was, in a way, a competitor OF mine.
"Oh, he hasn't acquired the punch yet put his
stuff over" Tom replied. He told that Smith
turned him down hard today.
w E. Smith conducted grocery store in Manchester,
and | had tried several mes-unsucccssully-to OBJ
tain an order from him.
Hes got a fat nerve to tackle smith began;
but was interrupted as turned the corner and bumped
into a much intoxicated man.
~'Scusc me- Gem'men,7 he muttered. q" 'Scuse me-"
He seized Tom by the shoulder and began muddled
string of talk expected 70 see Tom brush him aside
and pass on but evidently whim had struck LAWYER
for he stopped and held conversation with the in
ebr;ated one. who insisted shaking hands occa
sjonalv as he rambed in his desuory flow Of words
"SDeaking of angels look who's here, | said to Tom
as saw Rollins coming up the street.
Tom waited until Rollins came abreast Of us, and then
rootioned him TO Join us MIR Rollins Tom said I'D
like to have YOU meet Mr. Jones Jones carries wines
and LIQUORS. Rollins Rollins is in groceries, Jones'
Tom concluded.
Rollins Immediately extended his hand to the drunk,
and the latter after blinking second, grasped saying;
Glad to meet youSh.
Harry and | have little engagement to keep, Rol-
Inns said Tom; 80 We leave you to entertain Jones.
He's stranger in Manchester.
Before Rollins could realize Jones condition. Tom
and were marching briskly along arm in arm block
down the street Tom was shaking with SUPPRESSED
laughter. III,
,s IN a minute, mad as a wet hen
But to our surprise Rollins did not catch up with u.s.
o,d when we retraced our steps he and Jones had
disappeared. :. po..o,
Not until six weeks later, when met Tom IN Boston,
did hear the outcome OF his wouid-De Joke' ii.
Jvba Ned Rollins was left the street corner with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21
Winner of SIS Prize
MY LUCKY DAY
By Lowell +. Maxwell of Detroit

1.-TWO loud-voced drummers sat in the seat ahead,
in 1888, each Dragging Of his great success N his
particular line One cigar salesman for New
York concern telling Of the big orders he expected
to get the following week the Thousand Islands IN
stocking up the leading hotels drug and cigar sorc Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21
BRICK
By T. II. Baille of Cleveland

A a rule, brick statesmen do not carry samples
~ Of their goods when on the road. do, vahse
full of them, every time go out on trip. | am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-21
Winner of SIS Prize
REACHING DOWNWARD
By Harry G. Dodge of Maiden, Mass.

TOM LAWLER, like many other persons OF con
siderable avoirdupois, was a born comedian ant
The l;tn ~ tl1n uhnra-r he hammered 10 be
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Withdrawn Humboldt National
Forest.
Department of the Interior,
Elko 0271
Carson City 04627
U. S. Land Office at Elko, Nevada,
April %, 1914
Notice is hereby given that Dud-
ley L. Farris. of Rowland, Nevada,
who on December 30, 1909, made
Carson City homestead application
04627, now Elko, No. O271 under
the act of June IL. 1906, list 1926
for the SD SCI SW4 Sci; of Sec.
8; and the NJ NE3 NW3 NE4; SCI
NE4 NW3 NE3; 81 NW4 NE3
NE3: NW4 NW4 NE4 NE3; Va
SCI NE4 NE4; SW3 NE4 NE4 and
SEA NE4 of Section II Township
Al North, Range Sc AEast, Mount
Diablo Meridian has fled notice of
intention to make three year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the register and
receiver Of this Office, at Elko, Ne
vada, on the fifteenth day Of June
1914.
kClaimant names as witnesses:
Lewis f. Mckenzie, Of Rowland,
Nevada.
Arthur l.. Neal, Of Rowland, Ne
vada.
William B. Bieroth, of Rowland,
Nevada,
Rea !. Hagenbuck, of Rowland, Me-
vada.
John E. Robbins
Register
First Publication April "a, 1914
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
SUGAR Cana.
Register

Sugar cane is a species Of grass
The stalks o canes resemble corr
stalks CT regions further north,
Great quantities of cane are grown
In Louisiana aud other southern
states. AS the canes approach matur.
fly they throw out a long smooth hoI.
low joint termed the arrow AS the
Joints ripen the leaves wither and fall
away with the stem. The juice is ex.
tracted by being pressed in a sugar
mill between several heavy rollers.
The juice is forced out by pressure
and is Immediately boiled down to
prevent fermentation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS:
TRIcT OF THE STATE OF NE.
VADA. IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF W. S. GRAY. DECEAS.
ED.-oRDER TO SHOW CAUSE
WHY ORDER OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE SHOULD NOT BE MADE
1t appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court from the verified Petit
tion Of W. H. Cotant. Administra-
tor of the Estate of W. S. Gray,
deceased, on file herein, that it is
necessary to sell the whole of the
estate of said deceased, which con-
sists Of certain patented lands in
the County of Elko. State of Neva-
da. as fully described aud shown by
the said verified Petition.
III is ORDERED BY THE
COURT, that all persons interested
in the estate of said w. S. Gray,
deceased, appear before the Dis
trict Court of the Fourth Judicial
District Of the State of Nevada, in
and for the County of Elko. at the
Court room thereof in the Town
and County of Elk, State Of Ne
vada, on the 18th day of May. A.
D. 1914 Saturday, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon of said day, than
and there to show cause, if any
they have, why an Order as prayed
for in the Petition should not be
granted to the said Administrator,
to sell the real estate of said de-
ceased, either at public or private,
sale for the purpose mentioned in
the Petition, as he shall Judge to
be the best interests Of the estate,
aud of the parties interested there
In;
AND II is FURTHER ORDER
ED that a copy of this Order be
published for at last three success
sive weeks in the Daily Independ-
ent. at least once a week, said
Daily independent being a news.
paper Of general circulation, print
ed and published in said County of
Elko.
Dated this oath day of April, A. D.
1914.
E. ]. L. Taber.
District Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT OF THE STATE OF
NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF q. MORGAN HILL,
DECEASED.-Notica to Credit
ors.
Notice is hereby given that by
an order of the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District of the
State of Nevada, in and for the
County of Elko, duly made and en-
tered on the Gath day of April, A..
D. 1914, the undersigned was duly
appointed Executrix IF the Estate
of H. Morgan Hill, deceased, and
that she has duly qualified ss such
Executrix.
Notice is further given that any
and all persons having claims
against the said decedent, or against
the said Estate, must file the same
with the Clerk of the above entitled
Court, with proper vouchers and
Statutory Affidavit attached, within
three (3) months from the date of
the first publication IF this Notice,
or their claims will be forever
barred.
Dated this Oath day of April, A. D.
1914.
Diana Murphy Hill.
Executriy Of the Estate Of Fl. Mo-
gan Hill, Deceased.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT OF THE STATE OF NE
VADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF BARONESS HARLEQUIN
DE "REINACH-WERTH, born
DIANE MORGAN HILL, some
times written DIANA MORGAN
HILL, DECEASED.-Notice to
Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that by an
Order of the District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District of the
State Of Nevada, in and for TIE
County of Elko, duly made and en-
tered on the 18th day of January,
A. D. 1914, the undersigned was
duly appointed the Administrator
of the Estate of Baroness Hardouin
de Reinach Werth, born Diane Nor
gan Hill, sometimes written Diana
Morgan Hill, deceased, and that he
has duly qualified as such admins
traitor.
Notice is further given that q
and all persons having claims
against said Estate must file the
same with the Clerk or the above
entitled Court, with proper youch-
ers and the Statutory Affidavit at
tached, within three (3) months
from the date of the first publica-
ton of this Notice, or their claims
will be forever barred.
Dated this oath day Of April, A. d.
1914.
Hardouin de Reinach Werth.
Administrators of the Estate Of
Baroness Hardouin de Reinach
Werth, born Diane Morgan Hill,
sometimes written Diana Morgan
Hill.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Elko $500
Carson City 06201

carson City O6ZU1
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Elko, Nevada,
April IL, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that May
Arnhold of Lee, Elko County, Ne
vada, who on June %, 1911. made
Carson City desert land application
0620l. nov Elko, No. O5O0 for the
M NW4 Of section 2l, Township
% North, Range Sc East, Mount
Diablo Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make final Proof to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re-
ceiver of this office, at Elko, Neva-
da. on the tenth day of June 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles Mitchell, of Sherman, Ne.
vada.
George Mitchell, of Sherman, Ne
vada.
William M. Logan, of Sherman,
Nevada.
Albert Brehe, of Sherman, Nevada.
John E. Robbins.
Register.
First Publication May 1, 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
NOTICE OF CONTEST
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTER

TOR.
United States Land Once.
Elko, Nevada, May 1, 1914.
To James F. Mathews of AursU
Nevada, Contestee:
You are hereby notified that
Theo. Storff, who gives Aura, Elko
County, Nevada, as his post office
address, did on May j, 1914 file in
this Office duly corroborated appli-
cation to contest and secure the
cancellation of your Carson City
homestead Entry No. 0733l, now Ell
ko Serial No. 0841, made September
16, 1912, for the Sci NW3; WI
NEt and Sci NEi of Section 10,
Township 43 North, Range SO, East
Mount Diablo, Meridian and as
grounds for his contest he alleges
that c%ontestee has never established
residence on the land herein, and
has not resided thereon since the
date Of entry.
You are, therefore, further noti-
fed that the said allegations will
be taken as confessed, and your
said entry will be cancelled without
further right to be heard, either
before this Office or on appeal, if
you fail to file in this off &c within
twenty DAYS after the FOURTH
publication of this notice, as shown
below, your answer, under oath,
specifically responding to these al
legations of contest, together with
due proof that you have served a
copy of your answer on the said
contestant either in. person or by
registered mail.
You should state in your answer
the name of the postoffice to which
you desire future notices to be sent
to you.
John E. Robbins, Register.
Ashley G.. Davley, Receiver.
Date of first publication May l.,
1914.
Date of second publication May
8, 1914.
Date of third publication May Is,
1914.
Date of fourth publication May
70, 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Elko Nevada, Land Office.

EIkO Lana OIlce.
April 27, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Rob-
ert w. Anderson Of Deeth. County of
Elko. State of Nevada, has filed in
this office his application to enter
under the provisions of Sections
2306 and 1907, R. S. U. S., the fol-
lowing described land viz:
Lot One ID, and the Southeast
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
(SE} of NE4( of Section One ID =,
Township Forty-two (42) North,
Bange Fi~fty-seven (57) East, M.
D. BE- M. containing 1892 acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or de-
string to objec because of the min
eral character Of the land, or for
any other reason, to the disposal to
applicant. should file their afidavits
Of protest in this office on or be-
fore the 10TH day Of June 1914. E
John E. Robbins. :
~ Raoietor
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Withdrawn Humboldt National

Withdrawn Humboldt National
Forest.
Department Of the Interior,
Elko 049C
Carson City 06l78
U. S. Land Office at Elko, Nevada,
April %, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Rea
|. Hagenbuck, of Rowland, Nevada,
who OIL June 10, 1911, made Car
son City homestead application
06l78. now Elko, No. O49O, under
the act of June IL, 1906, for
Sd NW4 NE3 SCI; M SW4 NE3
SCI; SW4 SW3 NE4 Sch; Sci
NW3 Sci; SEA SW4 NW4 SEa;
NE3 SW3 SE4; Ell NW3 SW3 Sci;
SW3 NW4 SW4 Sci; SCI NEa
SCI SW3; SW3 SWa SCI; Ed SEA
Sci SW3; SW4 Sci Sci SW4 of
Sec. %; the NW3 NW3 NW4 NE4:
Ed NEa NE4 NW3 NE4 Sci NE4
NWt: WI E1 NE4 NW3; WI NE3
NW3; M NW4 SEA NW4: SWa
NW3 SEA NW3; Ell Ell NW1 NW3;
W. NE} NW3 NW3; NW3 SEA
NW3 NW3; Ell NE4 SW4 NWa;
WI Ell SW4 NW3; Ell WI SW3
NW3, sWa NW4 SW4 NW3; WI
.SW3 SW3 NW4 of Sec. 81, T. AZ
N. r. 55 E. Mount Diablo Meridian
has filed notice of intention to
make final three year Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scriDed, before the register and re-
ceiver of this Office, ut Elko, Ne
vada, on the fifteenth day Of June,
1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lewis E. Mckenzie, Of Rowland,
Nevada.
Arthur L. Neil, of Row land, Ne
yada.
William B. Bieroth, Of Rowland,
Nevada,
Dudly Farris, of Rowland, Ne
vada.
John E. Robbins,
Register.
First Publication April 90, 1914.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
The Oniy Lover.

He Is only the lover who seeks what
s profitable to the beloved; so that IL
n pursue not this, ever what ia
right and good, though he made ten
thousand professions of love he is
more hostile than any enemy.--St.
~Chrysostom.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
Woolly Lamb, Pins and Needle..

Do you know tina. a useful acces.
sorry for the nursery can be made from
a woody toy laTo about Eve inches
long? Encjrcle tn length of its body
with an inch-wide ribbon divided into
pockets TO, thtmble, paper Of needles,
bodkin and tin.' scissors. Hang q tiny
emery around the animals neck and
use Its wcolly tody for holding safe
ty pins
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
Had No use for Water.

Robert ~Browning's father did not
believe In drinking undiluted water.
browning used to tell a story of his
fathers Indignation when he once
asked him for a glass OF water. IVA
ter, Robert!" he exclaimed. For
washing purposes, l believe, 1t is often
employed, and for navigable canals !
admit 1t to be Indispensable, but for
drinking, Robert, God never intended
It.1
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
Heals Shifted.

How to get your moneys worth out
of rubber heels: When the heels wear
down on n side pry them off with a
screwdriver or strong shears. Go easy,
get the nails up with the rubber. Take
the right and place on left shoe. Get
the points OF the nails in the AN
holes. They ut. That brings the
thick part on the outside. Now ham
mer 1t down. Do the 5ame thing with
the other shoe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
Tho Lack.

He-"T saw q fellow looking over
he diamond ring case at our store
his morning" She-"oh, how l wish
l were the woman in the casel-,St.
Louis Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-05-15
Avorso to F6r,Io, Lsnouso.,

Victor Hugo found the knowledge Of
foreign languages q dangerous posses
sion for an author. II have long
since regretted my folly In learning
spanish" he confessed to Henri
hoohefort, IF you. want to retain q
perfect mastery of your native tongue
avoid any acquaintance with other
languages"