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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-08-17

The 40th annual reunion Of the Pur-
ington families Of Bristol will be held
August oath.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-08-17

Probably q precedent was establish
ed IN Rutland county on Friday, when
Clarke c. Fits Of Brattlebdro, sitting
as special master Of court, permitted
a woman plaintiff, Mrs Marion Egbert
Of New York, 10 cross examine de-
PENDANT, who in the ease at hand was
Percival W. Clement Of Rutland. The
controversy involves $4,000 account
for services. Mrs. Egbert claims she
was employed at $40 a week 70 COM
pile q gcnealogy
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-08-17
STATE NEWS

Only two Franklin county candi-
dates have filed their primary paper
as yet.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-08-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Total .............. $2,493,846.5f
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
CIVIC SPECIALIST
TO MAKE ADDRESSES
Miss Maud van Buren, to Spend Three
Days In the City In the Interest OF
Civic Improvement.

Dha > Ill IHc Sltt Ill the interest ol
Civic Improvement.
Through the efforts Of the Wcdnes-
day Club, one of the local social and
literary organizations, Miss Maud van
Buren,, specialist in the work Of civic
Improvement societies, has been Sc
cured to make a series Of five lectures
in this city beginning Thursday night.
All Of the lectures arc free. The first
lecture will be given in the court
house at s o'clock Thursday night,
when her subject will be "Your Town
and It's improvements" Stcreoptican
slides are shown in connection with
this lecture. The public is invited and
urged to attend. The second lecture
will be to women in the court house
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, when her
subject will be practical Civics for
Practical Women" Three other lee
lures will be delivered before the
teachers Of the graded school, the chill
dren Of the graded school and the chill
dren of the colorcd school. The time
and subjects of these addresses have
not been announced definitely.
or Miss van Burcn, the following
was written Of her in the Women's
Club department Of the State OF Sun
day:
"AIiss Maud Van Buren,, whose COM
ing has been SO hoped for by those
interested in civic problems, began her
work in South Carolina at Marion last
week, giving Tuesday and Wednesday
to that town. If her hearers arc not
now more useful citizens, it surely is
not Miss Van Buren's fault. She gives
fresh impetus to former civic en-
deavor and new ideas for the future.
She makes one see things differently
Just the same old things which have
troubled ones league. She puts the
brain to work! Often It !s the case
that people do not like to use their
brains-lcst they wear out, maybe!
"Mss Van Burean says the work Of
a civic organization Is not taking care
Of parks and sidewalks, Of school
grounds and railroad stations. What
Is it? Something the average person
has never thought OF. Every town
will have to hear her in order to find
out"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
J. r. T. Major.

On Friday evening, Feb. %, at 3
o'clock the high school season of base
ball will open at Gray Court-Owings.
That day a game will be played be-
tween tho local team and the fast team
from Fountain Inn. At O'Clock that
night there will be an oratorical con
test, selection by primary grades. and
music between these selections. These
exercises are free and the public IS
invited. After this oysters will be
served by tho high school girls. Ev-
crything is being done to make a
pleasant evening.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Child Burned.

Late Thursday afternoon, Incz, the
Mrs J.. r. Iclams, of the Shiloh Coin
munity, was seriously burned. The
child was playing around n fire in the
yard where her mother had been wash
ing. In some way Dcr clothing was
ignitcd and almost all burned OF be-
fore the blaze was eXtinguiShcd.
Prompt medical aid was given the suf-
fcring child and at late report she
was resting fairly well. IT Is hoped
that her injuries will not prove scri-
Gus. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hcllams were
painfully burned about the hands and
arms in their effort to save the child.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
PLACES PREFERRED STOCK.
Watts Mills Corporation Disposcs OF
$750,000 Preferred stock Recently
Voted. TO Erect New COTTAGES.

Announcement was made in Green
vile several days ago that the Watts
Mill OF this city, had successfully
placed the issue OF $750,0O0 preferred
stock voted by the stockholders some
months ago. 1t is understood that a
part Of the proceeds from the new
stock will be used in paying off out
standing obligations that have been
hanging over tho company for some
time and the remainder is to he used
for working capital and such improve
mcntS as the management might doom
necessary. No addition or extensive
improvements arc contemplated at
present. The machinery Is modern
and in high state OF efficiency, so no
rcplaccments will be made at any
early date. However. the number Of
operatives will be increased TO meet
the growing demand for the mills out
put. so thirty-tWo now cottages will
be erected Immediately. The cottages
will he built on the company's proper
~ adjacent to the mill and between
the mill and the city on east side of
the public road. The Rccdy River
Power Company had its hands at work
last week changing the location OF, It's
oWcr-transmission line 50 that (hc
poles and wires would not intcrfcAc
with tho work upon the building. TIM
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
DIR. HUGHES RE-ELECTj.D.
Prominent Laurens Pllysicinn again TO
Hold Prominent Post in the Tri.
state Medical Society.

At the meeting Of the 'rri-Sta Med
ical Association held in Richmond, Va,
last week, Dr.. II. T.. Hughes was re-
elected secretary Of tho association.
This medical society comprises mcm-
Dors from Virginia, North Carolina
and South Carolina and its member
ship includes several hundred OF the
South's leading physicians and sur
geons. Dr.. Hughes has always been
one Of its most prominent members,
having at one time held the position OF
President and for the last five. years
has been the secretary, a post that
carries with 1t much distinction. His
reelection year after year is an un-
usual honor and Dr. Hughes is recciv-
ing many congratulations on every
side.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE HERE
LAST MONDAY EVENING.
Two Distinct Shocks Were Noticeable

TWO BiStlnct shocks Were Noticeable
About G:i0. Felt in Varying De-
gree in R0ur Southern States. No
gree in Four Southern States.
An carthquakc OF several seconds
duration made itself felt in LaurcnS
last Monday evening at $40, causing
no end of discussion and some few
frightS. Hundreds throughout The CITY
felt the shock but the majority blamed
ii on the old cat jumping off the sup
per table. or Il railroad engine, or
burglars or Zeppelin bombs or Bryan
shaking hands with Garrison A hack
horse, frightened by the quake, caused
the only damage when ii cavortcd
around the square a couple of times
and ended up by smashing into a tele-
phone post
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
TO Remodel Stores.

Mr.. 0. b. Simmons. owners Of the
building now occupied by the Red Iron
Hardware Company, until recently the
Brooks Hardware Company, is consid-
crng plans TO remodel his building.
He expects TO change the front con
sidcrably and to divide the building so
as to have three store rooms. The
building IS G. feet wide.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Windows Ratified.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 81 Two
earth trcmors were felt at 5:i5 this af
tcrnoon The shocks ratified windows
and caused excited inaY fries as to the
cause Of the disturbance. Furniture
moved about perccptibly and articles
on desks were disturbed in u"icc build
ings. Excitement was caused on Look
out Mountain and Missionary Ridge,
whore the shocks were reported to
have been OF pronounced intensity.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Lamp Thrown From Table.

Abbevillc, Feb. 2l.--A distinct earth
shock was felt in Abbevillc this after
noon about $40, which lasted probably
thirty seconds. The shock was Sc
we're enough to cause ceiling electric
lights to swing in the stores In Fort
Pickcns the shock was the strongest,
causing two lamps in one residence to
be thrown from a table.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
New DEPUTY Shpriii.

Mr.. Claude Owings, brother of the
late John ID. Owings has hecn tender
cd and has accepted the position Of
deputy sheriff by Sheriff Watts and
will move his family to the city. Mr..
Owings takes the place made vacant by
the resignation Of Mr.. c. L. Owens, who
has been appointed rural policeman by
Governor Manning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
CHURCH EXTENSION RALLY.
TO be Held Mt the Methodist Church
Next Tuesday Afternoon and Even
ing.


a rally in the interest of church eX-
tension work in the Grecnvillc Dis
trict will be held in the First Mctho-
dist Church Of Laurcns, on Tuesday af-
tcrnoOn and evening, February 29th
Bishop Collins Denny, Of Richmond
Va, and Dr.. w. f. McMurry, OF Louis
Vile, Ky, Secretary Of the General
Board Of Church Extension, will be
present and make addresses. This con-
ference IS to be composed of the pas
tors, the officials and other Christian
workers Of Gray Court circuit, l,au-
rens, Laurcns circuit and Clinton. En-
tertainmcnt will be provided for all
of the visiting brethren. The first scs-
sion will begin at 2:30 p. m. and the
evening service at 1880 o'clock The
brethren of other charges in this sec
ton of the state are cordially invited
to be present.
j. r. IT, Major
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
AN UNTiMELY END
or PROMISING CAREER
GiYcns StrickIcr Rankin, Son OF Rev.
and Mrs. {. +. Rankin, Died MontIny
MOrnin% OF Typhoid Fever.

A pail of gloom was cost over the
city Monday afternoon when it became
known that GivcnS Strickcr Rankin.
the popular young son of Rev. and Mrs.
Z. f. Rankin, had passed away. Death
came at l2:3O p. m Monday after a
long siege Of typhoid fever. Although
he had been very i'll for several weeks,
hopes were held out for his recovery
until Sunday evening when q turn for
the worse took place. From then to
the time Of his death preparations
were made for the end, his physician
and parents, while making every cf-
fort to prolong his fading life, resign
ing themselves to the inevitable.
Yesterday afternoon religious SER
vices were conducted in the First
Presbyterian church, of which he was
member and his father pastor The
services were conducted by Rev. J. H.
McLin, pastor Of the Todd Memorial
and Lisbon Presbyterian churches, as
sisted by Rev. NJ. l.. Lawson, pastor Of
the Baptist church, and Rev. J. Il. 7.
Major, pastor OF the Methodist church.
From tho church the body was horne
inferred after simple but impressive
ceremony. The dcaconS and elders OF
the Presbyterian church acted as pail
bearers, while the local troop of Boy
u
at school, of both Of which the de-
ceased was Il member, acted as honor
airy escorts. A mass of people. of cv-
cry denomination and representative
of every walk in the city's life, was
present at the graves side to pay last
tribute to his pure and spotless life
and to express mutcly, but none the
less sincerely, sympathy for the be-
reavcd parents. After the services
were said and the body committed to
It's last resting place blanket Of beau
tiful flowers. temporary in its exist
cncc but abiding in the memories it
will kindlc, was spread over the grave.
Stricklcr Rankin, as he was famil-
iarly known, was in the sixteenth year
Of his age, being born in Richmond,
Va in 1900. IIc was in the tenth grade
at the city graded schools. where he
stood with the highest in his classes.
He was diligcnt in his studies, active
and industrious in various pursuits
outside the school room, enthusiastic
in play and fair and honorable in all
his associations, both among his fell
lows and his elders. He was Of manly
bearing and kindly disposition, Of a
noble and Christian character, highly
regarded by all who knew him and
loved by his intimatcs. His untimely
passing is greatly mourncd wherever
he was known.
The deceased is survived by his par
cnts, Rev. and Mrs. c. T.. Rankin. and
one sister, Miss Caroline Rankin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
APPOINTMENTS MADE
FOR LAURENS COUNTY

Rural Policemen, Supervisors OF Reg
iStrntion and Township Assessors
Named by Gov. Manning.
The following appointments were
made by Coy. Manning Saturday upon
the recommendation of the county del
cgatiOn and confirmed by the state
senate:
Rural Policemen.
>. andy Boyd, Laurcns; " \. White,
Owings; l.. G. Abcrcrombic, GRAY
Court; Columbus Owens, Laurcns; r.
II. Abrams, Goldvillc.
Supervisors Of Registration.
II. J. Copeland, ST., Clinton; Tom
Langston, Laurcns; +. II. Burts. Lau-
rens.
Township Assessors.
Laurens Townships. J. Davis, S.
Il. Sloan, b. b. Blakclcy, Laurens.
Youngs-W. p. Harris, Owings; j. d.
Stewart, Fountain Inn; E. Watts Pat
ton (vice w. H. Drummond, resigned)
Fountain Inn.
Dials-W. c. Curry, Gray Court !;
Jno. II. Wolff, Gray Court; l. w. Gil
liland, Fountain Inn.
SULLIVAN. b. Wodd, Ware Shoals
J. Ludy Baldwin, Gray Court; T. r.
Wood, Ware Shoals.
Waterloo C. ". Moore, Laurcns: J
NJ. Pcarcc, Waterloo; NJ. w. Hill. Wa
tcrloo.
Cross lIill-Gco. NJ. Hanna. Il. b.
Pinson, r. S. Griffin, Cross Hill.
Cross Hill Town--H. l.. McSwain, A.
NJ. Hill, II. \. Austin, Cross Hill.
liuntcr-.john NJ. Simmons. Mount
vile; r. G. Wallace, Kinards; C. r.
Workman, Clinton.
Clinton -R. p. Adair, L. r. Stone, r.
w. Ferguson, Clinton.
Laurcns Augustus Huff, j. d.
Mock. II. d. Mahaffcy. Laurcns.
Jacks-P. Fl. Copeland Rcnno; S.
w. Dean, Rcnno; ID. w. Copeland, Gin
ton.
Scunlctown NJ. a. Sumerel, Lau-
rens; ". ". Myers, Clinton; r. e.
Goodwin (vicc l.. S. Machray, de-
ccascD, Clinton
The recommendation Of rural police
men was a knotty question for the del
cgation as there was large number
of applicants and great deal of pres
sure brought to bear in the interest OF
the different candidates, said to have
numbered in the neighborhood Of fifty
1t will be seen by the list appointed
that former policemen A. r. Sullivan
and John Kcllett were not rc-appoint-
cd, policemen Owens and Abercrombic
taking their places.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Dishes Ratified,

Anderson, Feb 2l.-An earthquake
was felt here this afternoon about
Gao O'Clock. There were three dis
tinct shocks, the second being the most
severe. Dishes ratified and walls quiv-
cred. The three shocks occupied about
one minutes time. No damage has
been heard Of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
W. II. Drummond Very Sick.

Reports come from I.aniord that Mr..
known men in the county and NOM
bcr Of the board of regents at the
State Hospital for tho Insane, is very
sick at his home at laniord. His
friends are very uneasy as 10 his con
ditto.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
FREE MOVIE TICKETS.


Several merchants Of the city have
signed contract with the Idle Hour
picture show TO give free tickets to
those who make cash purchase Of
twenty-five cents or more. The follow
ing arc the business houses that have
agreed to give these free tickets: IT,.
Terry, Powc Drug Company, Cash
rcka Drug Company, and Crcswcli's
Market This offer Of free ticket
with cash purchase Of 25c or moro
viii last for ten weeks and the tickets
thus given arc good for any Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday matinee from
9 to 6 o'clock
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Very Decided Shock.

Clinton, Feb. 21.-An earthquake
was felt here tonight at about o'clock
No damage has been reported but a
very decided shock was felt over the
whole community.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
MOI Generally Noticeable.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2l.-Thc weather
bureau reported that there was slight
earth trcmor here about $40 O'Clock
tonight. 1t was not generally notice
able and no damage was done.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
Noticed by Many.

Greenwood, Feb. 81 Greenwood
was visited by a slight, but distinct,
this evening. The shock was noticed
by quite number Of people
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23

$4,000 NEEDED
COUNTY PURPOSES



The sum total or occonnli.hro,te; !,
the lcpisl,tnrc !, .o ror ,oo,, ~,
tcrs AFRO concerned MAY, no ,,,
i'm q fow worde. ioil h;Il Ina, ,,.
crs liccnso hill ki1,cd p,cLo,,,,. ron,.
bridge mottor loft ohou, ,e roc, 80
change made in rurol no,ico 40, e,r
Dly bill nossod onnro,,,i,t;,, ,,t
$40 O0O ana toy low mocod .. q ,,r,.
being insut,icont to ,r,r;do ror ~
appropriotion
The bin providinr for mo oroct;on
of = now ;ou a., romoao,i,,u :, III 49,,
one was introduced ana nos.cd in no
house. but ollowcd 10 dio j., no e,
ate bv senator Goodwin
The bin ntroducc1 bv Snnoto, C,od-
win and passed in ,hc son,to ovcmnt-
inc I,arron. cour,, rro, ro ,.;
sions of the hunters Iiconsc oct wos
killed bv thc local dclcpotio, ~ mo
House.
The bill providing for tho erection
Of a bridge betwccn Lannon's ana
Greenwood conniio. - pnolo,,,,. Eo.,.,.
supported by REPRESENTATIVE Goegans
of this county ana Nv tho Greenwood
dclegation was passed after hcinu so
amended as to bc practicoI,v ;noner-
it being understood that tho citizons
was left to tho supervisors os II was
before the bin was introduced
The delegation, recognizing thc i'm
portance of the county fair made an
approximation of $500 for thot nuruoso
it being understood thot thc citipons
amount
The nominations and anpointmcnts
for different Offices. sucb os rnro1 No
lice, etc, will be found IN onothc,, co1-
umn The supply Bill. as furnished
by Representative Harris. is as fol-
lows:
Roads and bridges, $l9,G25. 90
Convicts and maintenance Of road
working organization. SD oGooo
Public BUILDINGS, including wotor
fuel lights, insurance and hostage
$1,1S9.70.
Jail expenses. including dieting Of
prisoners. $4,000
County home, poorhousc and outside
poor, $2,A2S.7l.
Court expenses, $l,5OO.oO.
Books, stationery and printing,
$L07lll.
Board of Equalization, $327.3O, and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-23
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ENDED SUNDAY DAWN
Session Marked by Real
Accomplishments
PROHIBITION LAW
MORE STRINGENT

Five Administration Measures Placed
Upon the Books are Numbered as
Constructive Measures, Being in the
Interest Of LabOring Classes and
Small Farmers.
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17
Sauce For The Gander

1t would seem that the people
mainly interesting in passing the
proposed Herd Law are the small
ranchmen and farmers who have re-
Gently settled In Colorado and their
idea seems to be that by this they
will keep the range closed around
their holdings for themselves. If they
will stop to think the matter over
they will see that open range will be
as 1t always WAS, free to everybody.
and that the man with one COW will
be expected to herd her the same as
an owner of hundreds. AS a matter of
fact the largest burden will fall on
the fellow with the few head. We
sincerely hope that the State OF Colo.
will not burden itself with still an
other fool law that is bound to work
against one of the oldest and most
successful industries of the state.
Middle Park Times
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17
The Nominees

or course. everybody knows what
the Republican and Progressive con-
ventions did at Chicsgo-the first
nominated Justice Hughes of the
United States Supreme court for the
presidency. and the human icicle-
Fairbanks, of Indiana, for vice-pres-
ident.
The Progressives Tor Bull Moosers)
nominated the Colonel, and another
colonel-named Parker, from Louisi-
ana.
Roosevelt has not yet recovered
from the knockout blow administered
to him by the "Old Guard" and as
yet hasn't accepted the Progressive
nomination. His was case Of appar-
emily SO near, and-yet SO far.
And, Of course, the st. Louis con-
vention will nominate Wilson and
Marshall, and the people will elect
them on November I, 1915.
Four more years of Wilson.
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17
Attention, Odd Fellows

The local lodge of Odd Fellows are
getting up a celebration, to be known
as Fish Day. The date will be June
24th.
On this day it is Intended to have
the lodges at Rifle and Craig here in
= body, and all individual members
Of the order, who can come. The
Grand Lodge officers have been in
vited, and it is expected that num-
Der of them will be here.
All members of the local lodge are
urged to be on hand early on the
morning of une 24th, to receive the
visitors.
The day will be devoted to fishing
ard fish fry" will be held in the
evening. An interesting program of
work will be had. je3-l7
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17

Miss Hoover has been devoted to
music since she was child and has
given her time INCREASINGLY to per-
fecting her art. She plays with fine
taste and musical feeling and makes
her presence felt. She was for seven
years a student of the former
head of the violin department of the
Nebraska state university, Lincoln.
and is a graduate of the New England
Conservatory of Boston. where she
studied under Timothee Adamowski.
During 1928 she studied with
Emanuel Ondricek Of Boston, and
was q member of Geo. w. Chadwick g
Orchestra. She has appeared in
concerts in New England cities and
has filled successful engagement in
the Keith circus. Since coming west
she has been soloist at concerts given
by the Denver Philharmonic Orches-
ira and the American Music and Art
Society and has appeared on program
with Alma Gluck, Emmy Destinn,
Marcella Craft, Yolando Moro, Louise
Homer, Frances Aida. She has play
ed as soloist with Innes Band.
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17
Silver May be Reinstated

|
The Weekly News Letter publica-
ton by Jones & Baker, stock brokers
of New York City, has the following
on silver:
Silver has been universally recog-
pjzed as a precious metal since the
dawn of civilization. In many coun-
tries io has been preferred to gold
both for purposes Of ornamental and
as money, or medium Of exchange.
The fact ia that the debasement of
silver bas been relatively recent. This
debasement thru decentralization, was
n is generally contepded. a result of
the Franco Prussian war when Ger
many demonetized silver for the pur-
nose of financially crippling France.
Germany It will be recalled, had ex-
acted A tribute Of one billion dollars
in gold and it WAS thought that the
Recommendation of silver. which was
then a mart Of the French monetary
system. would DELAY Frances recov-
ery for over half century.
Silver wss at that time selling a.
round Al ~ an ounce. hut As a result
Of this step which was followed by
demonetiznu IN other countries the
price fell. and between 1873 and 1898
the metal hoyered around 3l.OO an
ounce. In 1894 It declined to So cents,
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17

That panel game" herd law, seek
ing to be initiated by the notorious
Denver Post bunch, is having rough
sleddin' among farmers and ranch
men who are almost unimously re-
fusing to assist that odoriferous sheet
in mulcting the stock and ranch in
terests of the state out of $25, coo
"lay down" fund as reported. That
end-squeeze political box of Bob
Speer's must have raked from the
high card quite a wad of Bon and
Tam's cash, that they are now, to get
even, forced to burbish in their old
proverbial legislative sand-bag and,
like common foot pad, demand a
rake-off from the hard-earned profits
of the farmer and stock ckman.-Pagosa
Springs Sun.
The Meeker herald., 1916-06-17

What q frothy thing Is public ap-
plause. It's vapor-like consistency
was never more effectively illustrat-
ed than in the present case Of Roose-
welt. For months he has been max
ing a whirlwind campaign In his
frenzied effort to get into the White
House for third term; and, at the
wind-up he received 1877 votes in the
Republican national convention, his
highest vote being 81. No wonder he
has been in stupefied condition since
the elephant rolled over on him, and
refuses to talk, something he never
did before.