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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
SUICIDE FOLLOWS AN
ATTEMPT AT MURDER
Miss Rose Wiets Fires Two Shots at Her Brother
in-Law, John E. Deyette, and Then Sends
Bullet into Her Own Head

Rose y. Willcts of 23i Main street,
this city, after attempting to take the
life of her brother in-law, John f.
Deycttc, a local coal dealer, Yesterday
morning committed suicide by shoot
ing herself through the right temple
death resulting few PIGMENTS later.
Mr.. Deycttc escaped with a slight
abrasion of the lower right leg From
a statement made yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Willots. the action of her
daughter was due to her brooding
upon the attitude of MIR. Dcyette to-
wards both his wife and herself.
l.. Miss Willcts attempted to murder
her brothcr-in-law at about ESQ o'clock
yesterday morning at his office at the
coal yards at the foot of Champlain
street. She fired twice at him through
Il closed window which looks out upon
the scales, and then killed herself with
one shot. According to the statement
made by Mr.. DcYcttc to the police. he
was not aware of her presence until
the first shot was fred. She was stand
ing just outside tho window. as near to
it as possible. She killed herself while
he looked at her.
Miss Willcts' mother stated yestcr-
day that her daughter arose a little
earlier than usual, at about six o'clock.
dressed and was ready to leave the
house at about seven. As the girl was
/ leaving, her mother asked where she
was going and she told her that she
was going down to get her sister, Mrs.
/ Deyette. to arise carly as IT was the
/ intention of Mrs. DcNette to come up
and spend tho day with her mother
! and sister This was the last seen of
her daughter by the mother. who said
that she was apparently in normal
condition.
Mrs. pcvettc stated that her sister
arrived at her home ut 20 North Cham
plain street shortly after seven o'clock
before Mrs. DcYcttc had arisen. Sh'
came into the house and went to hel
sisters room. Aren't you down early
to-day, Rosc?" asked Mrs Deyctte, and
her sister replied that she had come
down SO as to get her up early Mrs
DeYctto did not observe any nervous
ness on tn" part Of her sister but die
notice that she was very pale. How
ever Miss Willets conducted h"rsel
very naturally and left the house a few
minutes later. as Mrs. DcNctte supposed
to take a walk in Battery Park nearby
The unhappy girl must have gone dt
rectlN to tho office of her hrOther-in
law. as the shots We're fired at abou
7:30 o'clock. Dcyctte sat with his fee
upon his desk reading the mornn:
Free Press. which was cut by tho fly
ing glass as the shots were fired TIL
weapon used was IA hopkins K Allen
owned by Mr.. DeYcttc and taken from
his home by Miss Willets. 1t had iiv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14

pulled on the fifth, but it did not OK
plode only three of the shots could
be accounted for.
The pane of glass in the window
saved Mr. Deyette's life One shot went
wild and the other grazcd one leg just
above the ankle. resulting in mere
scratch. the bullet falling into his shoe.
The third bullet was the one which
Miss Willcts fired into her own brain
and which resulted in her death.
There were no witnesses to the shoot
ing but number of workmen were
soon on the scene and the police were
notified chief Russell, Health Officer
Or. Ennis and states Attorney Hopkins
were soon on the scene of the tragedy.
Miss Willets died a very few minutes
after the bullet had entered her head.
r. w. Quincy was notified and her body
was taken to his undertaking rooms.
Deyctte's injury was dressed by DR..
$. L. Morrison.
Mrs. Willcts stated Yesterday after
noon that there was no doubt in her
mind but that her daughter had taken
her life because of her brooding over
the wrong which she believed Mr.. Dey-
/ ettc had done both her sister, to whom
| he is married. and herself. The girl,
said Mrs. Willcts had been told from
several sources that Mr.. Deyette had
made attempts to besmirCh her char
acter and she had consulted with
! states Attorney Hopkins, a. l.. Sher-
man and other attorneys as to some
legal means of protecting herself.
Miss Willets had an irreproachablo
character, as has boon ascertained in
L
lily, her father being George w VIII
let's. late of Denver, Col At the time
of his death the press printed long ac-
counts of his legal battles for owner
ship of property in Poverty Gulch at
Cripple Crock. which was valued at
from $500, 900 to s5O0,O to which Mr.
Willcts' title was finally pronounced
defective.
Miss Willets was a girl Of beauty ana
pleasing personality and refinement
She had resided in this city since last
spring, coming here to live with her
mother from Lynn, Mass. where she
had been employed as assistant IL
brarian and where she had a class il
the sunday school of a Congregations
Church Her carly education was had
in Denver. where she was born. ant
she was a graduate of the high sChoo
in Gloversville, - Y. Later she tool
a course at the Boston Conservatory o
Music. Besides her mother Miss VIII
let's is survived by three sisters, Mrs
pcycttc Of this city, Mrs. Ross Perry
, of salt Lake city Utah and Mrs. Johi
, Grant of Johnstowu, y Y. She ais
leaves one brother, George \. Willot
. of Gloversvillc y. Y, to whose hom
= her remains will be taken to-day 70
, the funeral and intorment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
Miss Antha q. Taft.

Miss Antha Orissa Taft died Thursday
morning AT ten O'Clock at her home at
-, Pearl street, in her S7th year
Miss Taft was born i'm Wiliston Feb
ruary u, 1890 and was therefore in her
S1th year.
she was n daughter Of Elijah and
Orinda OiimbalD Taft and one Vt nirs
children, five boys and four girls. all o
whom grew to manhood and woman
hood,
She was tho last living sister Of th'
late chief judge, Russell S, Taft and Il
survived by one brother. Hiram r. Tat
of california the last one of tho family
Miss Taft came from Washington to
burlington in May, lA7, with MI and
Mrs. Nathan Stearns, who purchs sed
the property at 597 Pearl street ard with
whom she lived as an own child
The funeral was held at her late homo
Saturday afternoon, the Rev G. J.
Staples officiating. Burial was in the
Taft cemetery in Winston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
SUN NIER SALAD.

Trom the Boston Transcript
Better than gold-real teeth
Hymn before battlc-Here comes the
bride
Eggs may be fresh but they are never
impudent.
A man of mettle may have too much
brass.
We shadow man to throw light up
on his actions.
The high bali isn't always an antidote
for low spirits.
"IU be round in a minute said the
second hand of the watach
Michigan paper: THE street was aIiv"
with mosquitoes and fords,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
MS ONLY FEAR.

Evelyn is very cowardly, and he. faith
pr decided to nave a serious tai, with
his little daughter Father she said
at the close of his lecture, "wh"n you
see "A COW. aren't you fraid?' 'No, GER
tainly not Evelyn When you see Il
humblebce aren't YOU frald NO.
with scorn Aren't you 'fraid when it
thundors?" NO" with laughter. ION
YOU silly, silly child" Papa SAID
Evelyn solemnly, aren't you 'traid OF
nothing in the world but mammal
Short Stories
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
Jnrncs Flynn.

James Flynn died at the home ~ his
daughter, Mrs. Cross. at Malietts BaJ
al 100 Tuesday evening Of p!eurisy.
lie was GS wears old and an old soldier.
Ny, Flynn is survived by TWO daushters,
Mrs Cross and Mrs. George Blow both
of Malletts Bay and son who lives in
pennsylvania. The funeral will be held
AT 81. NHrys Cathedral at nine to-mor-
row morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14

\ lady admircr of Kipling's worl;- had
long wished to meet the author aud AT
last her desire was gratificd. She was
frankly disappointed. "You-you are
Rudyard Kipling?' Mr.. kiping muir
INJURED something. But thought she
stammered, II Thought YOU were-oh,
how shall / say it something quite diff
fcrcnt"
"Oh, | am" the author hastily assured
her 81 really am, madam; only, you
see, this is my day off"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14

death was due to heart disease. Miss
Gustavuson. whose home was in sweden,
was employ ed as maid by Mrs oJhn a.
Carpenter of Chicago. who spends the
summers at her cottage at McNeil's Ferry
in Charlotte. The deceased. who was y
years old, leaves relatives in Chicago. She
had been i'll 10 weeks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
GOVERNOR GATES At FAIR
Addresses Crowd of 5000 PeO-
pie at Essex Center.
Emphasizes .Bcncfits of such Events
To-day Last Day of Fn'r-Onc
Hundred burlington Merchants
Attend In BODY.

Eight thousand people, "A record break
ing number, attended the Chittende1
county fair at Essex center yesterday,
the most distinguished guest being Cover
nor Charles W. Gates of Franklin, who
arrived for visit in the afternoon. Gov
ernor Gates was escorted to the grand
stand by Troop G of the 2nd cavalry and
made brief speech telling Of the benz
fits Of county fairs, and of the excellence
Of the Chittenden county fair in parti3-
ular.
The Essex Center team defeated the cd
Fellows team Of Burlington bv the score
of T. to in the morning and will cross
bats with the Jeffcrsonvillo team to-day.
Five silver cups were awarded as prizes
for cattle c"tres and twice that numbC'
went to the owners of fine horses A
drawing match in which six teams con
tested and which was won in the heavy
weight class by the stalwart horses of
Frank Lorge of Westford, proved very
popular with the crowd. The races We're
Of the usual good order To-days races
include the rrcc-for-all purse 500; > -
trot or pace. purse $3.50. ESQ trot or pace
purse 500. The summary of yesterdays
races follows:
2:go PACE. PURSE $50
Mcaudcue. h. st. Northumberland /
Farmer Boy, h. T., (Mullins) .........2 > 3
EXtcrio, b. Z. CSt Jacquc)..........3 = 1
Rapiditc. ch. l.. O'osD ................5 r
4 Time, o:22 10, 222 fl. 2:2l -
CIUTTENDEN COUNTY COLT RACE,
PURSE $50.
Wonder, b. =. acknowledgment !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.

Alburg-M. r. Mott. rep.
Grand Islc--A j. Iadd and g. II.
Branch tied for rep. nominations
Charles Russell DEM
Isle La Motto Dan Gervois rep; Allen
Hall dem
North Ucro--C. ". Hazen, rep.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
Miss Hulln Gustayuson.

The funeral Of Miss Hulda Gustavuson,
whose death occurred in this city Tues
day night September ;, was held FRIDAY
afternoon at two o'clock at Charlotte
Miss Gustavuson was - years old Her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14

Canaan-Frod Carleton, rep.
Granhy--S. q. Wilson, rep.
IuuenhUrc-G. &. Bell, rep
Maidstone-F a Ball, rep, Augustus
Drew, dem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
RUTLAND COUNTY.

Bcnson-F W. Kellogg, rep.
Erandon-G. II. Young, rep; Il. f..
Whalcn. dem.
Castleton-James Cummings, rep
Mount Holly-R l.. Archer rep.
Pawlct-W. q. Williams. rep.
pitsford +. II. kendrick. rep; j. B.
Candon. dem.
Proctor-Bonjamin Williams. rep.
Rutland city-W. $. Fenton ron
l.. II. Hogan, dem.
sudbury. @. Bucklin, rep; j. |.
MulcahN. dem
West Haven-F w Footc, rep; j. /,
Adams. dem,
West Rutland-C A. Parker dem.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
ESSEN COUNTY,

Bloomfeld-E L. Bartlett rep. 'ohh
Stanton. diAll-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Barre City-F q. Rowland, rep, j.
b. Reardon. dem
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-14

2.eo rAcE. Nurse $50
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To i. H. Kilham, Aston A. Steaborg,
F. p Lint and E. Lint and all stock
holders of the Marshall Lake Mining
Co., their heirs and assigns:
Each and every one of you are here
by notified that | have expended dur
ing the years 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915
the sum of eleven hundred and ninety
dollars ($1190) in labor during said
years on the following mining claims
situated in Marshall Lake Mining Dis
trict Idaho County, Idaho, to-wit:
Snowstorm Number One, Snowstorm
Number Four located on Bear Creek
and the home Placer, which
said labor was made by me for
the purpose and in order to hold the
said mining claims under the provision
of Section 1924 Revised Statutes of the
United States and being the amount
required to hold said claims for the
above mentioned years and if within
ninety (90) days after the publication
of this notice you fail to contribute
your proportion as co-owners of said ex-
penses of $1190 together with the cost
of this notification your interest in
said claims will become the property of
the undersigned under the provision of
said Section 1924 of the Revised
statutes of the United States.
Dated December 80, 1915.
E. B. Virgins
Last publication March 81"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
;. A. ANDERSON
Cashier

Department of the Interior, u S.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho, Janu-
airy 10, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that A. Maude
Jones, whose post office address is
Boles, Idaho, did, on the Goth day of
July, 1915, file in this office Sworn
Statement and Application, No. o6241,
to purchase the So NE14, SEA NWA
and NWA SEA, Section 20, Township
80 N, Range W., Boise Meridian, and
the timber thereon, under the provisions
of the act of June 3, 1878, and acts
amendatory, known as the Climber and
Stone Law at such value as might be
fixed by appraisement, and that, pur-
suant to such application, the land and
timber thereon have been appraised, the
timber estimated 185 M board feet at
100 per NJ, and 2200 posts at 3 cents
each, and the land $175; that said ap-
plicant will offer final proof in support
of his application and sworn statement
on the 22nd day of March, 1916, before
G.. J. Wright, U. s. Commissioner, at
White Bird, Idaho.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initiate
contest at any time before patent is
sues, by filing corroborated alildayit
in this office alleging facts which
would defeat the entry.
35-9 Henry Heitfeld, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the interior, U. ,.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho, Janu-
airy IS, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that William
H. Pemble, of Joseph, Idaho, who, on
July 10, 1909, and June 3, 1914, made
Homestead Entries, No. 02699 and
o551o, for NEA sen, s1a sEA, 81
SWA Sec. II and So SEA Sec. IS and
NEA NEA Section 20, Township 20
N, Range l W., Boise Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make five
year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before G. }.
Wright, U. s. Commissioner, at White
Bird, Idaho, on the 1st day of March,
1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles Peters, Joseph Tribe, Ed l..
Mathewson, John Unzicker, all OF
Joseph, Idaho.
36-5 Henry Heitfeld, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10
WALLACE SCOTT
President

WHEN it comes to selecting
W plumbing fixtures the
woman who has a hobby for
appropriate and graceful design in
all furnishings will have new and
absorbing interest, for the up-to-
date plumbing fixtures now offered
In an extensive number of designs for
her approval are all graceful, beau
tlful and yet correctly fashioned for
their purpose.
These fixtures of standard
manufacture and guarantee when
installed by us make the salts
factory equipment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10

For Sale-75 tons of hay. First class
cattle feed. Anyone buying same can
feed it out at our ranch at Tolo. w.
E. Hardisty and Son. 3o-4'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-10

shingles and laths, Madison has
e' 18-tf
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
AFTER ICY BATH HE
 WALKS IN UNDERWEAR
Fisherman, Escapes Drowning, but Goes Four Miles Bare
 footed to Get Help.

Britton. s. D.-CompelIed to walk a distance Ur four miles to the nearest farmhouse barefOoted aud clad only h his underclothiug was the distressing experience of John KnaaL. q Marshall county man. following a disaster which overlook him while fishing on Roy lake sUI..e lu!iCs from here
 lie WAS hl q beat alone. and when h. at,r,4ptrl tU muhe hls way tu shorr the boat. which it drvr."peJ hau been overloaded with urts. sank to the bot tom, throwing him Into the icy wnter, of thp Lake.
 lie munai el to reach d nearby ne stake and. climgiug to 1t. divesteI him self of hls rubber boots. ollskins ant un his wearing apparel but his under clothes.
 After resting for time he started {. swim to shore, some distance away. II reached shore in m exhausted cond, tiOn. and when he had somewhat rr covered himself he started on the puh, ful four mile journey to the farmhous for assistance.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
Dumas and g Dog.

Dumas pere. designing to he in thr fashion during the sporting season. purchased d fine dog at an equally fine price. The next day he set out shoot. Ing In the enyirons of Marly. A par fridge rose, and Dumas fired. wound Ing 1t. It fell about 100 feet away. Away went the dog, but simply gave the bird the coup de grace, Dumas. enraged. took the ramrod of his gun to whip the dog. The dog took the ram rod between his teeth. rose on his hind legs and began to dance a polka. The famous author then perceived that the dog had not been trained to retrieve. His fame had been made In a circus. Disappointed. Dumas gave Fido to the first peasant he met
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
REAL CARE

In reality the "care of the hair" means the "care of the scalp" Ap- ply PUROLA'' Hair Tone according to directions furnished with each bottle. and you will not only be surprised, but pleased with the wonderful results. 4 satisfactory a, lOtr for hair health; sold on Its merits and satisfaction guaran- teed IT your money back. S1.0O
 Sold by Keller Bros. Drug Go. a per bottle. Specify "PUROLA."
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
CELEBRATION IS "A 1
 ASSURED BG MAYOR

CContinued from page 1.) lodges will be asked to march in the bic parade if it ts' held. A water fight between the fire de- partment and Q visFtinF competitive team has been referred to the fire department for consideration. The committee are securing around for an orator to give an address in the evening before the big dance begins.
 h the main the program will be turned over to athletic contests, dashes. spriats, hurdles and long distQnce runs will be considered by the committee. 4 baseball game will be scheduled. The local team are on their toes and sport fans feel that the home boys will put up stiff fight for local honors on that day.
 In the evening a grand dance will be held in one of the halls. Coed live music is being gathered for the occasion and a gala time is anticipated by all.
 Whitehorse is reported to be anx- ious e engage In the celebration and will charter a special train to come in Q body. Possibly special excursion boats will be run from Gastineau channel to bring to our city channel CelebNarors.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15

tContinued from page 1.)
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15

Wireless ROcm, Northwestern Jane 15-Ths wireless operator on the Northwestern has picked up a message stating that the s. S. Bear. plying between Portland and San Diego was wrecked last night off fhe Oregon coast in stoum.
 it is repor-ec that all of the paesengers were saved, but that the boat is dn entire wreck.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15

After exposure, when you feel a cold coming on, take PUROLA Hon ey aud Tar Cough Syrup. Don't wa until 1t has developed into bronchitis or pneumonia Does not contain opiateB of any kind. Keep bottle In the house for emergencies. Your druggist will refund your money if not satisfied. Price z5c and soc. Specify 'PUR- OLA" Sold by Keller Bros. Drug Cn
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
TOWN TOPICS

Ole Freeden came in on the Northwestern.
 Mir. and Mrs. ". c. Finn came in on the Northwestern,
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Webb are to- days arrivals to the city.
 Ms. MoPhee, accompanied by Mary McPhee arrived in skagway on the Northwestern.
 Walter HauB left for the west ward on the Northwestern.
 MT. and Mrs. G. c. Moeller ar- rived Un the Northwestern.
 Mesdames Ida and Martha Coke are recent arrivals in the Garden City.
 Mrs. G. E. Morton was a skag- way passenger on the Northw est ern. .-
 Mrs. J. MulvihMl and family ar rived on the Northwestern from Seattle.
 W. R. Rohbach was q westward bound passenger on the North western
 Clyde Rogers has been laid up with a temporary illness for the last few days.
 Alfred Peacock and E. Gunnison went out on the mornings train for interior points.
 Wm. RoA erback, representing Hardeman Hat Co.,. is in Skagway ealing upon fIR trade.
 Mrs. A. E. Phelix, accompanied by Rose L. Phelix Is a recent ar rival in the Garden City.
 A. c Mink the safe man, who advOoates the money box in every business house, IS again with us.
 Tne City of Seattle lett the Queen City for northward ports las+- night. It carries a full pas spnger list for skagway.
 The Prince George left Wrangell at tight o'clock this morning for Skasway. It is having a fine trip aud a heavy passenger list.
 Tom yogel, brother of Tim Vogel ts down with an attack ot rheuma- tism in Haines. He will go to the Sitka Hot Springs to recuperate.
 fl. L. Morris with the Pacific c, a si Biscuit Co.,, and also repre- seu.ing Swift and Company is drum ming up trade in Skagway for his firms, J. E. Fisher, Remington type writer salesman, is covering his terr tory in this part Of Alaska again. He @'Il go to WhhehOrse and work interior towns.
 w. c. Shank, prominent business man of Kansas City, engaged in the cCal business in that city, is mak- ing A tour of Alaska. He Is i'm pressed with inc wonderful sceneIy and ,his becomes all the more mag nificeut to hlm as he is on his h. neymoOn.
 Mrs. F. Cochran, wife of Captain Cochran on the U. S. Revenue Cut fer, Bear" left on the yesterdays train to join her husband at St. Michael. She will visit in White horse, Dawson, Fairbanks, and ar rive in St. Michael in time to join her husband the latter part of July.
 Jack Hayes, road commissioner, came in and Is inspecting the bridge this afternoon. He will leave on the Peterson to inspect the roads in the HaineE district and return to Juneau. He Is ac- companfed by Ben Burford, the son oF George Burford, business man of Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15
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he Cause MuBt be Removed, Same
 Way With DRndruH.
 tn the germ that causes dandruff rl}lng hair and badness. you will have
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 other haIr preparation is on this ,entiAc basis of destoyIng the dandruft rms. It stops all Irritation. keeps tn, alp sweet, pure and wholesome. Re .nmber that something claimed to be sust as good" will not do the work of ,enuIne HerpIcide. Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc. in stamps for sam ,.e to The Herpicide Co.. Detroit. Mich. AZ al drug GeOrGS
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The daily Alaskan., 1916-06-15

When a woman throws out her nets, she is fishing for men.
 Few men can pick out their wives, the woman selects him.
 Insincere words are the false signatures of speech.
 The body Is the casket of tine soul; the man is only the trustee of his body.