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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-06
DESIRABLE APARTMENTS.

DESIRABLE APARTMENTS.
Well located. hish-class. well kept building.
with all the latest improvements
THE AURORA. 1876 You st. Hardwood
doors. electric Light. telephone service In each
apartment.
rooms and bath Observation-Disclosures. S2s 30
rooms and la tn $40 90
THE CORONADO 1870 You St NV. Hard
wood floors. electric light. telephone service.
rooms and bath SIG 80
THE cHALFoNrE. ZIG st. Telephone
service. electric Light.
& rooms and hath. 1872 50
THE BURLINGTON. 1854 Lanier pl. TeIe.
phone service.
3 rooms and bath. $40 30
rooms and bath. 40 90
THE HARVARD 1920 Harvard.
rooms and hath. HSS So
THE NAPLES, us 10th NV Elevator.
telephone service.
rooms. reception hall and bath S21 so
rooms. reception hall and ba th. .. 80 90
NO: 1922 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE New
building hardwood floors. electric light, tele-
phone service.
rooms. reeep. han and bath. SGT 50 to $s5 90
rooms. recep. hall and bath. .$3o 90 to $40 90
rooms ana bath .$i7. so
~ Z Cap. 2nd door Or. b.......... 81 so
1oi; 200. 2o7 E. Cap. Sd door. 5r.. b.. 30 20
ioil ST. NV. 80 door. 5r., b....... 90. 90
1l2e 10th NV. 80 floor, 5r., b...... 20 50
20 81. ne, Dr., b................ n 80
st. ne. Ar. and 5r.. b.. rs 50
MOORE HILL Unc1. 1902 n 1t. NV
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Z. ;. FKISIOE, BIZ 10TH 81 NV.
THE MAGNOLIA. 1921 VI st. n.w.-5 r. &
p: steam heat; hot W: and elevator. $3.50
THE VERMONT. 1926 Swami st. n.w.-5
r. & b.: steam heat: hot water. ....... IS. o
THE GLADSTONE. 1423 n.w.-5 r. h b.;
electricity: steam heat hot W.: $37. so to q. s
THE OLIVER, 2211 14tf n.w.-5 & r.
b.: steam heat: hot water. .$32. so & 81 8
THE wESTCNESrER. 18th & o n.w.-
8. b.: steam heat: hot water. 800
THE CARROLLTOS. lI35 Willard st.-5 r.
b.. steam heat; hot water. ........... n s
THE ANALOSTAN. IT'S Corcornn st NV
:. 4 b.: steam heat; hot water. rs
THE CORDOvA. Goth & Fla. ave. n.w.-S
.: 4 b.: bot: water heat; hot water. $50
THE LJ.EWEfLYN. 2224 n.w.-4 r.
b.: hot water and steam heat. q s
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BUNGALOWS.

Just finished; complete in appointment: ideal
homes; beautiful rooms and bath: large lots
with fine old trees: 2o,ft. alley: terms to suit.
712-I4-2O Allison ST.. Petworth or phone d. J.
PARTICLE. Col. 1877. Owner and Builder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-UNUSUAL CONDITIONS MAKE
quick sale Of attractive home Columbia
$3.50 on very easy terms. First trust loan
$1,000 for three years, Just been renewed:
property entirely modern. with six rooms and
bath: hot water heat: paved alley In rear. Ad-
dress Box o. Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-06

STABLES.
Rear l19 10th nv. 1000 Rear 20 Decatur ne q, 81
BELT. O'BRIEN & CO. (Inc),
1909 {; ST NV
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18

Post cards at the Tribune Office,
four for 5 cents.
Roy Carver has painted a nobby
sign on the front of Roy Whee-
ler's blacksmith shop.
Mrs. M. Johns and daughter
Clara were Denver passengers
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Carrie Schimpf is helping
in the Gates store during their
special semi-annual sale.
Mrs. j. H. Purden and daugh-
ter Jennie went down to Denver
this morning for an indefinite
stay.
District Wire Chief Long and
Mr.. Wetmore of the Elizabeth ex-
change visited the local office this
morning.
l.. G. Perkins came up from
Littleton, Sunday, and is doing
some canvassing in this section.
Mrs. Albert Johnson of Colo
RADIO Springs is visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Stan
ner, east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Oaks went
into Denver Wednesday morning
to purchase furnishings for their
remooeled residence.
Mrs. A. C. Weller and daughter,
Mrs. F. T. Taylor, started Mon
day morning for Centralia, Ills,
to visit at their old home.
H. A. Roehling, who is stop
ping in Fort Collins for the ben
eft of his health, this high alti-
tude not agreeing with him, has
organized a German class o f
eleven members.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18
A False Alarm

The rumor which became cur
rent that after July l it would be
necessary to have applications for
marriage licenses published in at
least two newspapers in the coun-
ty five days prior to the issuance
of the license. is incorrect. Any
of our young people who had
planned to surprise the old folks
and their friends by secret mar
riage will be able to carry out
their plans.
According to the secretary of
state the bill was not passed by
the legislature or signed by the
governor. How the misappre-
hension became general it is diff
cult to understand, as the law is
not included in the list of acts
passed by the legislature.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18
Additional Local

A dance will be given in Oaks
hall Saturday evening, July 3.
Clarence Barnes is painting the
interior of the j. T.. Barnes resi-
dence.
A new line of Post Cards has
just been received at the Tribune
office.
The Elizabeth ball club will be
here one week from next Sunday
for a game.
County Supt. Deu Pree came
up from Kiowa, Monday. to take
the train for Colorado Springs.
The Ebert and Kiowa oranges
each received a car Of Rugby coal
this week which they purchased
through Il. 7. Harper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Neumall
and Mrs. McLagan spent several
days in the capital city, making
the journey in a gas wagon.
Mrs. Owen Lamb and the Levy
children arrived from Denver
Monday morning. to spend the
summer at the Lamb ranch.
Messrs. Geo. Beck and Clark
and families came out in their
SO, 500 Oldsmoble from Denver,
Sunday. and spent the day with
l.. II. Driever and family.
Mrs. John Finn received d let
ter from Rev. Father Judnic on
Wednesday, saying he was trans
ferred to Leadville and, to his sor-
row. would not be able to come to
Ebert again, and felt it very
keenly in not being able to take a
personal farewell of all of his
friends here. He will be missed
greatly by his Pensioners as he
was a kind spiritual adviser and
had a pleasant WORD and smile for
everyone. Although he had not
been here two years he completed
a fine church building, and wishes
to thank the people of Elbert, both
Catholic and non Catholic. for
their generosity. That he may
prosper in his new field is the
wish of all of his friends here.
Father Larkin will be in charge
of the parish.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18
How We Get the News.

Day before yesterday a perfectly nice
lady called us up and with tears in her
voice reproved us for not mentioning the
fact that she had had friend visiting
her last week. We told her that she had
not let us know anything about it and
that therefore, we did not know that she
had visitor. Then she SAID, "Well you
should have known. thought you were
running newspaper" Wouldn't that
rattle your stats? Some perple think
that an editor ought to be a cross be-
tween Argus and Anna Eva Fay. They
seem TO think that our five senses are
augmented by sixth that let's us know
everything that happens, even il we see
hear, feel. taste or smell it not Dear
lady. editors are only human, or at least,
almost human. II you have a friend
visiting you, if you are going away, or
have returned from visit out Of town,
il Johnnie falls and breaks his arm, if
your husband chops his toe instead Of
stick Of wood, il anything happens that
makes you glad or sad, happy or mad,
call us up. Tell us about it. That's the
way to get it in the paper.--Ex.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18
If You Are Coming
To Denver
Colorado and Southern Rail Road

We would like to have you see the new
goods we have selected in fine Jewelry
Watches, Clocks and everything found
in first class jewelry store. But if
you cannot come just write and tell us
what you want and you will receive the
same careful attention and prompt serv-
ice you would receive over our counter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18

THESE RATES ARE NET.
BurincSr locals c.nts per line each insertion
dircount TO regular advertisers carrying display
ads. Advertising accounts payable monthly.
Legal advertising nt Legal Rates.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-18

Real Estate Loans. If you wan
a real estate loan see
J. E. MAYER.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
MANY NEGRO DOLLS BEING
SENT OUT.

Nashville, Tenn.-An announce
ment was made by the National Ne
gro Doll Company that their rush
season, which it usually has during
the Christmas, is just now on. This
is occasioned, declares the manager
of the company, on account of the de-
lay in the importation of material
from which these dolls are made. The
ship was caught and held as a prize
of war and was only recently re-
leased, hence, the material did not
reach Nashville until Christmas day.
But the people, says the manager,
were so determined to have the size
doll they wanted that they all replied
1--WE will wait to get the big dolls. "
While hundreds of small dolls were
sent out, the manager declares that
it was surprising to note that the peo-
pie wanted the dolls ranging in sizes
from SEVENTEEN to THIRTY
SIX inches. The orders are being
sent out rapidly. Many of the
churches have sent in orders for dolls
that they might conduct their bazaars.
Dolls will be shipped throughout the
year, declares the manager of the
Doll Company, as we are ready to fill
orders as they come.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
Music and Race Prejudice.

The concerts and recitals of the
New York Music School Settlement,
which have usually brought together
almost as many white people as black,
have served as channel of communi-
cation between the white race and
the black race. Thousands of white
people have, by means of these con-
certs, come to recognize, as they never
have before, that the Negro race has
capacities and talents which need only
proper development and direction to-
enable that race to take it's rightfu1
position in the family of races. Mr..
David Bispham, the famous American
baritone, in a concert which he gave
year or two ago at the Harvard
Club to an audience of several hun
dred college men, said, when he
reached the last number on his pro-
gram, "I have been singing this after
noon the songs of many foreign COM
posers. I shall close with two songs
of an American composer. I regret
to say that I did not discover this
composer myself, but learned of him
only through the writings of German
musicians. He is not as we'll known
in his own country as he should be.
I suppose the reason for this is that
he is Negro, but I want to say to
you gentlemen that there is no color
line in art. When find a compost
ton of merit it makes no difference
to me whether it be written by
white man or a black man or a red
man." He then proceeded to sing
Will Marion Cooks "Exhortation," to
the immense enjoyment of his au-
dience. 1t cannot be doubted that
through music, the universal language,
there is bound to come in time a
better understanding between the two
races.
Southern Workman.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Statement of the Ownership, Manage
ment, Circulation, Etc.
of The Twin City Star, published
weekly at Minneapolis, Mimi, required
by the Act of August "a, 1912.
Editor, Managing Editor, Business
Manager, Owner and Publisher,
Chas. Sumner Smith, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Known bondholders, mortgages,
and other security holders, holding l
per cent or more of total amount of
bods, mortgages, or other securities
None.
(Signed) Chas. Sumner Smith.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this "a day of March. 1915.
w. T. Francis,
Notary Public,
Ramsey County, MINI.
My commission expires Nov. l, 1919.
(Notarial Seal)
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
Leave your Subscriptions and
Printing at TWIN CITY STAR
PRINTERS, 1402 Washington Ave. So.
A Legal Query.

Tired of the long winded OratOry of
the attorney for the defense, the judge
interrupted him.
Mr. Sharke," he said. may ask
you u question:
Certainly. your honor. What Is the
question:"
Language" said the judge. I'VE are
told. Is given to conceal thought OF
words to that effect. Inasmuch as you
don't seem to have any thought to con
zeal. l would like to know why you
are talkingY'
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
AMANDA SMITH MEMORIAL.

Memorial service in honor Of
Amanda c. Smith the noted Christian
worker, will be held under the au-
spices O f the w. c. T. u, at Bethesda
Baptist Church on Sunday eve. March
% at 8 P. M. Addresses by Rev. Car
ter and Mr.. B. S. Smith. A large at
tendance is expected.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
POOL CONTEST.

Kid Goodin of ST. Louis and Peanuts
of New York City will play match
game of pool, 800 points at the Elite
Pool Room, on April 2 and 3rd, for
the championship of Minnesota and
a purse of SIS. They will play $50
points each night.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
EASTER CONCERT.

The Sunday School of Bethesda
Baptist Church will give an Easter
Concert on Sunday eve. April 4 at
Bethesda Church. Exercises begin
at 8 P. M. A literary program has
been arranged. A five piece string
Orchestra under the direction of Mrs.
Maud Canty and Mrs. Geo. Lilliart,
will furnish the music.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mrs. Cisney, clerk of the Withers
Express Co., 504 9th Ave- No., has ac-
cepted the agency of The Twin City
Star. She will solicit ads. and sub
scriptions, and mention the personals.
There is much activity on the North
Side and her news will be of great
interest to our readers.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE

$l0O down and SIS per month will buy
7-room, all modern house on 35th
St. and Chicago Ave.
$40 down and $40 per month is all you
have to put into it to buy a new
10-room duplex, near South Central
High School
$40 down and $40 per month will buy
5-room Cottage, all modern but
heat, in the South Central district.
For Rent. I have on hand a list OF
desirable modern houses and flats
on both North and South side
F. PEOPLES.
236 Boston Block.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

The Walters of the Commercial
Club expect to be transferred to the
New Athletic Club next month. Mr..
Beasley, the headwaiter, has been
keeping the service up to high stand
ard and the outlook is very promising.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
NEW BILLIARD PARLOR.

Mr.. John G. Yancy of Des Moines
and Mr.. John L. Gibson of this city
have established a First Class pool
and billiard parlor at 627 5th St. No.
They are meeting a demand in that
locality and the financial outlook is
very good.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Undertaken Lawrence is suffering
from a broken ankle.
See Mrs. Johnson's Laundry Adv.
and give her your patronage. Her
prices equal all competitors and her
work is satisfactory.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
Death of Mrs. Langston.

Mrs. John M. Langston, widow of
the late Congressman, died at her
home in Washington, D. c., last week.
She was one of the cultured women of
her race and one of Americas highest
types of womanhood.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Furnished Rooms, suitable for a
married couple All conveniences.
Use of kitchen and house privileges
to desirable people only. Call at Mrs:
A. D. Price, 820 E. 36th St., Mime
apolis.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

REGULAR DINNER EVERY DAY.
Regular Dinner will be served daily
at The France Cafe, 800 Fifth Ave.
So. Minneapolis.
SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER.
THE FRANCE CAFE
Mrs. ]. M. Mask, Prop.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Don't forget to meet me
At my Easter Balll
When? On Easter Monday Evening
Where? At Union Temple Hall.
! am the pleasure-maker
Judge Johnson-That's all.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

We sent out several notices to de-
linquents last week and received few
responses. We hope that those who
owe us will arrange to pay us NOW.
We pay our bills, and need money
to keep up this paper.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
Mr.. Sandy Ellison is sick.

The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement of THE
METROPOLITAN MUSIC CO.
This is the first and only piano con-
Germ which has considered the Negro
trade of this city worthy of solicitation
through it's only publication, The
Twin City Star.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
The Twin City Dancing Club

has issued invitations announcing
their 10th Dance of the Season, We'd
nesday Eve, April IA, is, at Kistler's
Hall, 9th Ave. N. and Lyndale. Dane
ing from 9 P. M. to l:30. Refresh
ments served. Committee.
L. Anderson, N. Hawkins,
Advertisement.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
GO tn CHTIDTH The Church Is the Gate
VU lV VllUNVll way to Real Happiness
20 TO CHURCH if you wish to be saved.
There is a hell. No doubt about tn

~ There is a hell. No doubt about that Like heaven, it
BEGINS HERE AND NOW. Recently the newspapers
carried story relating the suicide of well known Ten
years before he murdered his young wife and allowed another to
be executed for it. He wrote 81 endure longer Each
day the awful secret punges into the torment of the damne
For had lived in hell and then like Judas
into the darkness and hanged himself No writer with
nexhaustbe vocabulary paint literal fire equal to the
that many human soul there hell why plan
churches missions, slum settlements?
THE MOMENT A MAN ENTERS A CHURCH HE FEELS BET.
CHURCH IS THE GATEWAY TO HEAVEN WHY DON'T
JOIN THE GO TO CHURCH THRoNa? YOU'LL FIND THE
BEST PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY IN CHURCH. IF you
BEEN sAcksLIDER GET BUSY NOW. IT NEVER TOO
LATE TO MEND. YOU'LL FIND THAT IF you GO TO CHURCH
NEXT SUNDAY YOU'LL WANT TO TO CHURCH THE FOLLOW.
SUNDAY.
thousands who would not dream of staying
church Christmas day Easter but who Sunday after
Sunday will GOING TO CHURCH 1t is to these people
that this appeal particularly addressed it wrong to miss
GOING TO CHURCH Christmas and Easter, why it not
wrong to do Sunday?
TO CHURCH MOVEMENT GOT INTO FULL
SWING THERE WAS SPLENDID RESPONSE. THE
CHURCHES FILLED. DON'T LET THIS SPLENDID MOVE
OF THE sEsT-IF NOT THE BEST
AeTATIoNs THAT EVER WAS STARTED.
DO YOUR PART.
60 TO CHURCH.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mr.. Ralph Watson is on the sick
list, but able to attend to his duties
with the Consolidated Milling Co.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
ATTY. FRANCIS NEW LOcA-
@N&
TION

Atty. William T. Francis has
moved to Suite 32o in the Amer
ican National Bank Building,
Cedar and Fifth Sts., St. Paul.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mr.. U. G. Hopkins of Springfield,
O., is visiting St. Paul. He resides
at GA St. Anthony Ave.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

If you don't intend to pay for your
paper, be honest enough to discon-
tinue it.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

ROOMS FOR RENT.-Two Front
Rooms, will furnish for light house
keeping, near West Hotel. Bath
and gas. Call l19 Western Ave-,
Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mr.. Chas. Johnson of Johnson and
Deen, after playing two weeks in the
Twin Cities left for Billings, Mont.
He enjoyed his stay in his old home
and his health is good. Their act is
highly commendable.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Wanted-Agents to solicit adver.
tising and news. Salary or commits.
sion. Good profits. Write the Twin
City Star, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mr.. Harry Harper is able to be out
after a severe illness.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

The Knights of Pythias will give
the Easter Ball, on April 5th, at the
National Guard Armory.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

II you wish to help this publication
Send your subscription BY Post office
order.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

The Young Mems Progressive Club
held their annual banquet on Thurs
day evening at Stewards Cafe.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH
1ath Ave. So. and Sth St.
All are welcome.
Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor.
Residence 611 E. I6 ST., Minneapolis.
Peoples Christian Assembly.
Rev. G. w. Mitchell, Pastor,
1904 Washington Ave. So.
Come! and Serve the Lord.
ST. PETERS A. M. e. CHURCH
22nd St. near 10th Ave. So.
Rev. Thos. B. Stovall, Pastor.
ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH,
31S 9Th Ave. So, Minneapolis.
Rev. e. R. Edwards, Pastor.

We would appreciate what you owe
US, or part of it, Mr.. Delinquent
Subscriber.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mr.. Sam'l Whitaker is confined
home with rheumatism.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

The Big Three. Every First and
Third Tuesday. Arcade Hall, 1871
Washington Ave. So, Minneapolis.
! Good Music. Refreshments and Good
Order.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
ATTY. FRANCIS NEW LOcA.
TON.

Atty. William T. Francis has
moved to Suite 32o in the Amer
lean National Bank Building,
Cedar and Fifth Sts., St, Paul.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mrs. John L. Gibson is improving
under the care of DR.. Redd.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Rev. T. J. Carter has moved tc
2423 4th Ave. So.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

The annual servon of St. James
Commandery, Knights Templar will
be preached by Rev. Stovall at St.
Peter Church on Easter Sunday after
noon.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

FOR SALES down and $5 per
month for two improved lots on 34th
and Girard Ave. N. One block from
carline, two blocks from school.
Mic. 62l. McDew, 802 Sykes Blk.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
Made II Quite Clear.

Barber-Hair pretty thin, sir. Been
that way long?
Man In Chair-Long? I was born
that way. Subsequently I enjoyed
period Of hirsute efflorescence, but 1t
did not endure.-RostOn Transcript
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Mrs. Mary Troutman is improving
after an operation at the City Hos
pital.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27

Send Your Subscription
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
THE HAPPIEST.

THE HAPPIEST.
lnhappiness there are far more re-
gons unknown than there are in mis-
fortune. The voice Of misfortune is
ever the same; happiness becomes
more silent as it penetrates deeper.
Heis happiest who best understands
his happiness, for he is Of all men
most fully aware that it is only the
lofty idea, the un'irine, courageous
human idea. that serara es g adness
from sorTow.- ae rrmc<.
The Twin City star., 1915-03-27
The Course of Action.

TU0 SVUT 90 " FNVeIOI.
"This book. which had page loose
In 1t, has undergone sort of legal
action"
"What was thatT
1T has been bound over to keep the
piece."-Baltimore American.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-25
ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
FOR DIRECTOR OF THE POOR
On the Republican Ticket
FERNANDO LOUDERMILC CHI
OF HALIFAX
Your Support Solicited at the September Primaries
OF HALIFAX

the Republican nomination for di-
rector of the poor. Mr.. 'Loudermilch's
reputation as a business man and as
a public official stands high and his
record should entitle him to further
service for the people.
He was born in Jackson township,
June 8, 1865. and worked on his
fathers farm until he was about "a
years of age, after which he en-
barked In the undertaking and coach
business in F1sherville, which occu-
patton he continued for about twelve
years. He is now engaged in the
manufacturing of mems shirts
His fellow citizens of Jackson
township discovered his value as a
public servant and elected and re-
elected him school director and con-
stable. In all his undertakings, pub
lie and private, Mr.. Loudermilch has
made good.
Mr.. Loudermilch is married. has
family and lives in Halifax. He is
one Of the best known men in the
district and has host of friends.
Mr. Loudermilch has been a lifelong
Republican, always working Jealous
ly for his party.
He is essentially a man of the
common people. All the success
which he has attained has been by
his own unaided efforts. He advo-
Gates introducing the same methods
of prudence and economy in county
affairs which has made his own bust
ness successful. He saws that his
guide in all his votes Will. be the
wishes of the people whose servant
he Is"