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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
HUGE SUIT
IN wake OF
BANKCRASH
Court Action for $104, 900
Grows Out OF Failure OF
Scandinavian American

suit for 100000 and interest was
filed IN superior court "Wednesday
against tho wicks Tire & Rubber
Products Co. the olympic Tlrc 6
Rubber Co. the Scandinavian Ameri.
can hank Of Seattle. James Fletcher
and George II. Baker. by ID. H. c.
Sampson. OF tho amount sued for.
ofno. 600 n aSked as principal OF a
oond Issue originally put out by the
W1cks company. while $1,000 is
0nmpscn's fee as trustee Of the assets
az tho concern and $4,000 IL ccunsei's
feea-
On October 1. 1918. the complaint
~tneea. the wicka company issued
~ negotiable coupon serial bonds IN
the sum Of sioe. 900. and later exc.
outsd : mortgage by tho terms OF
which all axscts and property OF the
companv were assigned Ia trust TO
tho Scandinavian American bank Of
0HaltlM
On January IS. 1881. II Il claimed.
the Olympic Tire 4 Rubber Co. be.
came Successor 20 the wicks com
pany. and took over all assets and
liabilities.
ON June 50. 1871. the Scandinavian
AmcrtcAn hank closed its doors and
~ nincc been In the hands OF the
state hank examiner. sampson was
o1ncted trustee by tho hondholders OF
~ W1cks Tfrc a Rubber Products
c. and took possession OF the prop
ogty and assets OF the successor. the
Olympia Tire q Rubber Co. He has
1pclnrud the whole amount Of the
1on6 Issue due. and Is suing TO COZ
-.
x1oerher and Baker are brought In
nocnmBp they have claims against the
annetn cf the rubber concern. and
0nmpaon seeks to have his lien as
1runEne declared prior 10 theirs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
BOOKS 55c


Included In this sale mystery and detective Stories
Gus stores-and love stories
Book lovers had better lay in a supply for summer
Is SO low.
Here Of the titles:
M1ssng-MrA Humphrey Shorty MeCAhe Locks r
May Observation-Disclosures storses-Haneasas4
Tho Young Diana-Corcm In Scrret-Chambess
The Trzhor-Dxon keuny-Darympis r
Pearl Island-Rcwfand Of Inc AIeehsnIe.-
Hack Hom~-Cobb
Mrmbcrx Of the Family Ethan Il
W~bst~r The Heritage Of Cain
The Devirs Garden-Maxwen
Thc Rsmroddu~-Day Thr House slcnce-Holmes
Instead Of the Thorn Soldiers Of Fortune-Davs
BurnhAm The Fifth Whecl-pruuty
Jaffr~y-lneke Wild Appe<-An0uymous
The Faith of Meu-Inudpn The Film Fear-Fr~derrlu
The Two OrphanS-DEnncg Ruth Of the u. g..
UPPER MAIN FLooR-THE MARCH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
Beacon Hill Will
Hear Candidates

Beason Hill residents are being
urged to turn out en- masse at the
meeting of the Beacon Hill Improve
1nent club at 3znd and Graham ST..
Friday at 5 p. M. when candidates
for mayor and city council win speak
DIR. r. J. Brown has announced his
intention to appear at p. m. Others
are expected to arrange their time
before Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06

600 Pairs of All-Silk STOCKINGS
Factory Irregulars Of Heavy, Full-Fashioned Hsse
We factory
they viii not affect the qualities
Made with double
silk Sizes Slg to TO- but not all
In black white, brown calf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06

youhnk AnS1 pal
all
In black, white PONCE and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06

Tho Morals - Marcus-IDcle
Tho Ghost Garden-Rjvcs
The Cross u Eiro-Andersen
Tho Silent I~gion--Bu ci<roae
The Soul Of Bishop-Wclls
The Room With the Tasscls-
Wells
thirty Neutrality-suspicious.
The Soul u Susan Ycllam-
vachell
The Ivory Snuff Bon
Frcdrric1<s
The Captain Desmond v. c.
Diver
The Kite Of Bemln-Slmysou
The Tlrnct's Ne@t--vyoodrOw
The Iron Heel-Londou
-HE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
Scent FARE IS
RAPED BY CLUB

That the Erickson measure II In
run1ity = free car fare bill. and there
fora against the clubs belief that all
public utilities should be self-support-
ing, 81 stated In a resolution unani-
mounly adopted by the Progressive
Business club at its weekly luncheon
IL the Pig'n Whistle "Wednesday
noon.
New. therefore. be II resolved" the
resolution concludes. that we hereby
declare the Erickson measure wrong
In principle and Inimical to the best
interests Of Seattle, it's citizens and
Industries: and further declare that
the defeat Of said measure Is essen.
tia1 for the betterment Of local con6I-
tons: and be II further resolved that
We and each OF us hereby pledge our
whoIe-hearted and active support TO
defeat said Erickson measure"
Adoption OF the resolution. which
was drawn up by a committee headed
By Cassius T.. Gates. came at the
conclusion Of brief but fiery denun.
cation OF the bill by Aipheus Byers.
representing the Voters Information
league.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06

OMAHA. Nrb.--Fcderai court Jury
finds Rachel Cecilia Strickland and
samuel II. Musmer guilty NJ uning
mails TO dufruud In connection with
sale of Montana oil iands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
Easter Fsefwear
STYLE Show

The pc~cst + Easter
models in Pumps and
Oxfords will be displayed
Friday at 3 o'clock in
the Shoe Shops.
UPPER MAIN rTooR-rrTE
DON MARCHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-04-06
Hair Goods
Reduced

5000 Switches reduced
to $3.50.
--Anadon Nets, double
or single mesh, 15f, or
4 for 4St.
--Sella Nets, 8 for Use.
Hair Foundations at
40<.
Hair Rolls, 35<, soc.
SECOND rIooR--THE BON
MARCfIE
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Wearable Bargains

BURSON STOCKINGS,
black cotton with hemmed tops, regu-
lar and out-sizes; 0 to 1012, pair, 29t.
BOYS AND GIRLS STOCKINGS,
medium and heavy ribbed black cotton,
sizes to II, pair, 1870.
BOYS AND GIRLS UNION SUITS,
spring weight cotton, white or ecru.
Sizes to 16, suit, SOC.
BOYS BLOUSES of striped percale,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
All Races in France.

Our nation (France) is compounded
Of many stocks. Great mlgrations,
coming from the East and North and
marching toward the Southwest, have
left their successive traces In our
blood. We know only the later Of
these migrant stocks, among whom the
chief were the Celts and the Germans.
Their predecessors Of still remOter
date are unenumerated and unknown.
On the other hand, our southern and
northern coasts have attracted settle
ment from beyond the seas. The Medi-
terranean brought to our shores the
Phoenicians, the Carthaginians. the
Greeks, the Latins, and, last of all, the
Arabs: Great Britain sent her Rretons
to our Armorlca: and Scandinavia peo-
pied with Normans the lower valley Of
the Seine.
So France has become, so to speak,
an ethnographical synthesis Of Europe.
The blood Of all civilized mankind
courses through our veins.-From
L 'Histoire de France Contempor-
aine." by Ernest Lavisse. Extract Re-
printed in La Revue de Paris.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
she Was for gsafety First.n

A farmer and his wife were up be-
fore a justice of the peace for assault
and battery. The complainant was
their hired man. The farmer had been
beating his wife. when the hired man
lnterfered The farmer had immedi-
ately turned on the hired man, and for
time the two had 1t nip and tuck.
Suddenly the farmers wife had
throwa herself ON the hired man, kick
ing, clawing and shouting, "What do
you mean by interferin'? Guess my o.
mans got right to beat me If he
wants to!
After hearing the testimony the
judge said to the woman: "You must
have great esteem and respect for your
husband when you will help him beat
up man who has just prevented him
from beating yOn up"
"'Tain't that, Jedge," replied the
woman, ''but safety first' is my mot
ter. SO long as Jake was agettin' tn
best of it I said nothin', but when
seed that he was affirm an tibet my OF
man was agoin' to lick him, knowed
tibet If / didn't stick up fer my OF man
I'd get a good lickin'. Safety first Is
my motter, jedge. Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
WOODLAND.
(Held from last week.

(Held from last week.
Master Walton williams broke
his leg Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Ralph L. Thompson returned
from Havre de Grace Hospital, Sum
day, to the home Of his parents for
a few days before going to his own
home at Greenhurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. SINNERS have
been spending a few days in Balti-
more and Washington.
Mrs. Geo. w. Mccullough, State
Y. P. B. Sec., spent Friday to Mon
day in Baltimore with Mrs. Perkins,
the National Sec., attending several
meetings, and conference was held
at State Headquarters Saturday eve
ming, which was attended by several
young folks from Hopewell Y. P. B.
Mrs. Chas. Baker, of West Grove,
Pa, is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Arthur SINNERS.
Mr.. w. L. Hewes and Annette, of
Wilmington, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Thompson.
Miss Annie Jackson spent Friday
in Baltimore.
The Aid Society met with Mrs.
Geo. E. Tyson on Thursday after
noon. The January meeting will be
with Mrs. Clinton Thompson.
Miss Virginia Abrahams spent the
weekend in Baltimore.
Mrs. John G.. Thompson, of Will
mington, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Tyson ac-
companied Miss Ethel Hall and Mr..
Joe Tyson to Baltimore, Saturday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub.
scriber, of Cecil County, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court Of said
County, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of
MARTHA GATHER
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated.
on or before June /, 1928
they may otherwise, by law, be exc
cluded from all benefit Of said estate.
All indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal this
LIST day Of December, 1922.
WILLIAM d. INGRAM,
Executor Of Martha Gather,
deceased.
Test: r. J. McCAULEY. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
AS IN THE DEAR DEAD PAST
journalistic Amenities IN Durango,
Colo, Bring Back to Kansas Editor
Memories Of Days Gone BY.

Time which has been scooting for.
ward for the last quarter Of CEN
fury at terrific pace, took a back
ward spring the other day, and In
Durango, Colo, lifted the curtain that
hides the dear and presumably dead
past to show the world an old fash
Toned newspaper fight that ended In a
killing.
What a long, long backward jump
that Durango episode madet 1t is al
most as though the dinosalr from the
South American lake should actually
come stalking down Fifth avenue har-
messed to an auto. The editorial man.
slaughter, the journalistic quarrel, the
old town row, the fighting editor, have
gone with the old oaken bucket and
the pony express. Yet once, the fight
ing editor was as common as the
minnesinger. The fighting editor used
to brandish his shooting irons on the
village street, and his casual sallies
into mayhem and criminal assault
were incidents of dull and idle hour
in the towns history. Scurrilous Ian
guage, obscene illusions, indefensible
charges, rancor, bitterness and blood
shed in the middle of the last century
were the common lot Of the editor.
And now we have fallen upon pale
and pulling times. Schools Of journal
ism have long since dropped artillery
practice from the curriculum, report
ers are no longer lin armor Clad"
And the once loathed contemporary
now Is busily engaged in forming a
combination with his hated competitor
In violation of the Clayton act to keep
up advertising rates.
But it was great day, the elder
day of blood and violencel Newspa-
pers were respected when they were
backed by the personal army and
navy of the editor; they were not the
byword and the kissing they have be-
come since 1t Is no longer editorial
courtesy to shoot on sight. The Du-
range editors who injected casualty
list into pure reading matter have
taken journalistic amenities for the
moment back to the Guelphs and the
Ghibellines.--William Allen White in
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
What Do You Want? /.
By Christopher c. Hazard
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

10, 1922, Western Newspaper pnion.)
VK7HEN the boy passed the bakers
w shop on his way to school, he
used to look with longing upon the
display of pies and cakes and resolve
In his heart that if fortune should
ever bless him with means he would
have enough Of feast for once. But
when, In after years, he passed the
same old shop and looked upon the
new treasures of the old window, now
with a pocketful of money, he had
ceased to care for the goodies, and
went on, jingling his useless coins.
What do we want now? Not what
we used to want. Not more pie, not
more candy, not more toys, not even
more money. The old ambitions have
been realized, the old goals have been
reached, we have the power of which
we dreamed, -there doesn't seem to be
anything in sight worth running after,
we look out upon splendid world
with a failing desire for it, we go on
by an acquired momentum rather than
with zest. Still, we are upsatisfed.
Yet we want something. What Is 1t?
What do we want? what could the
Christmas time bring us of satisfac=
ton?
How would you like to recover that
lost art of Imagination? How would
a large investment in hope pay your
What would that strange power Of be.
holding the reality and the loneliness
Of spiritual world, that mysterious
power that some have, mean to yous
If you could be child again, just for
Christmas Eve, perhaps, you would see
the meaning Of the stars that ride so
gloriously upon the pillows Of space.
You might feel called up and out by
the supreme and satisfying joy that
Christmas signifies.
After all, we may have gained the
world and lost faith, an Unreasonable
loss. Only he who keeps his childlike-
ness-not his childishness-knows the
eternal worth of time, the satisfac-
tion of that everlasting love that faith
grasps.
What a Christmas gift that would
be! Was not the old colored preacher
right when he sang, "All want, all
want; all want is little more faith
in Jesus?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
Jour
Christmas Room
pp MARTINI 3. qAoMAs
Observation-Disclosures
10, 1922, Western Newspaper Uniol

THERE is always pace to which
\ one may flee in time of need. That
place Is the inside of our own heads
Provided, Of course, that the inside of
our own heads is properly furnished
with imagination and that the key is
not rusted in the lock from long dis
use. If you are a little lonely on
Christmas eve, or little unhappy,
or a little anything that tends to tar
nish the glow of the season, why not
climb up to that place inside your
head, rattle the lock, be quite firm
with the key no matter how stubborn
1t is, then enter into what joy you
may summon by your thoughts?
Glad wishes for friends are the
green wreaths we may hang in the
windows of our Christmas room.
Hopes for another year are the can
dies we light on the table.
New plans are the fruit to deck the
board, and very likely there will be
guest or so to share them.
Think of the Fire of Purpose you
may light on your hearth!
Think of the glow and warmth it
viii cast over you
Think of the castles and dreams you
crowded out of your heart because
you were too busy; the fine; adven-
turOus ones; the funny ones you have
laughed over all to yourself; the shy
ones you would not reveal to soul
at any price, Call them all back and
see what a splendid set of inspirations
they are. You'll feel like a new person.
And don't forget to put a present
ON the Tree of Faith for yourself 1,
something you've wanted all your life.
If>you can't have it this year, waiting
will make it more precious; and If you
can (oh, think Of thatI) you'll be all
the better prepared.
Do spend little time In your Christ
mas rooml
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
Her Come Back.

Mary Garden. the great singer. was
the guest of honor at a chorus girls
tea In Chicago.
"You girls are all beautiful" Miss
Garden said, :'and ! know you must
all be a good deal bothered in the
streets by men. Always turn these
men down-politely but firmly. you
know"
'.That's easier said than done." a
blonde chorus girl demurred.
"Npt at all" said the diva.
"Well, now" said the blonde chorus
girl thoughtfully, suppose a hand
some young man should stop his rae
Ing car jump out. and offer you his
hand and say. your face Is familiar
what would you do them"
+I'd answer" said Miss Garden. $50
are your manners
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
Talsing Desperate ohances.

1t is true that many contract Sc
we're colds and recover from them
without taking any preeaution OF
treatment. and knowledge of this
fact leads others to take their
chances instead of giving their colds
the needed attention, 1t should be
borne in mind that every cold weak
ems the lungs, lowers the vitality.
makes the system less able to with
stand each succeeding attack ana
paves the way for the more serious
diseases. Can you afford to take
such desperate chances when Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures of bad colds may be had
for tribe?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
Raisin Pie.

pne-half cupful sugar, 3 cupfuls
seeded raisins, ~ cupfuls boiling wa
te, " teaspoonful salt, teaspoonful
grated orange rind, tablespoonful
orange juice, 2 tablespopnfuls lemon
juice, / tablespoonful grated lemon
Find, 2 tablespoonful cornstarch. "
cupful walnuts,
Cook raisins in boiling water for
Ave minutes; pour into sugar and
caFpstarch which have been mixed,
Cook until thick, about five minutes,
Remove from fire and add other In
gradients. Bake between two eFusts,
Walnuts may be omitted II desired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
The
First Christmas

merry Christmasl Merry Christmasl
Clangs the heavy, deep-toned bell.
And all the world gives back the answer:
Christ is born. and all IL we'll"
AVER nineteen hundred years ago
~ there lived In the little town Of
Nazareth a humble carpenter and his
wife, Mary.
At this time the ruler Of the Roman
empire. Augustus Caesar. required all
persons to pay taxes for the upkeep
Of the kingdom. Joseph was de-
scendant of King David. Although
he was living in Galilee. the law re-
quired him to go to Bethlehem In Ju-
dea to pay his taxes.
When 1t was time to pay the trib-
ute, Joseph took Mary with him on
the journey to Bethlehem. 1t was a
tiresome journey. They were very
weary when they reached the little
town. Joseph went to the hotel to
get room where they could rest. But
poor Joseph was disappointed, for so
many other people had come to the
little town that day the rooms were
all taken. No doubt Joseph and Mary
felt lonely and discouraged as night
came on. At last they went to a stable
to find a place to sleep. Here in a
manager the Savior Of the World was
born.
This was q very lowly place indeed
for the Prince Of Peace to be born.
Prophets had been foretelling his COM
ing for many years. People were ex-
pecting him to come, but In some very
grand way. Some thought he would
make the kings leave their thrones
and himself be the ruler. But he
came as a sweet, dear little babe.
Now, you wonder how the people
heard of his birth. in those long. long
ago days when there were no tele-
graphs or telephones? Perhaps you
think SO important news as this would
be announced publicly by the highest
officials or the richest people in town
and a holiday declared.
But not SO. The first news Of his
birth was told to people engaged In
very humble and lowly work.
Methinks it must have been beau
tiful warm night. Far out on the hills
of old Judea the shepherds were herd
ing their sheep. No doubt they were
talking together about the big crowd
in Bethlehem that evening. Suddenly
there appeared In the sky bright
light. The shepherds were afraid. An
angel spoke to them and said, "Be
not afraid bring you good tidings Of
great joy which shall be to all people, .
Then he told them that Jesus had
been born in Bethlehem; that they
would find him. babe, wrapped iR
swaddling clothes lying In manger
with his mother, Mary.
Suddenly there appeared with the
angel a host of other angels singing,
"Glory to God in the highest and on
earth peace, good will to men,"
After the angels were gone the shep-
herds talked over the wondrous news.
Then they hurried away to Bethlehem
to see If it was true. Sure enough,
there were Mary and Joseph and the
little babe, Jesus. They then went out
to tell others.
God also told the news Of his gift
to the world by placing a new star
m the sky. The wise men saw 1t and
followed its shining rays until they,
too, found the Babe Of Bethlehem"
These wise men worshiped him and
gave him gifts Of gold, nlyrrh and
frankincense.
This was the first Christmas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

A factory stating it will employ
from 800 to 500 people at an aver
age wage of $500 to $4,000 per
week, desires to locate in Havre de
Grace, provided it can make satia-
factory arrangements for cheap
power, can secure available labor
be assisted in housing its machinery,
be given reasonable or free taxes,
and secure generally, the eo-opera,
tion of the city and its inhabitants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
Mere PronteerInu.

"a superb view from your veranda."
remarked the guest:
I'VE call attention to 1t in our adver-
tisements." said the proprietor Of a
summer hotel.
"And I'm glad to know this Is one
attraction you don't charge for"
"Wen. that's true, but you can get a
much better view Of the scenery
through pair Of our Geld glasses We
rent 'em fer - z day
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

d. Webster Hampton, of Quarry
Vile, Pa, has Barred Rock hen
hat has made record for herself.
"A year ago Thursday of last week
she began laying and in the year her
output was 313 eggs. Apparently
she was opposed to working Sun
days, believing in taking one day in
seven for rest, or at least SO days in
the year,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

A consolidated school is to be
established on "a plot OF ground on
the State road, route 131, between
Chadds Ford and Hamorton, Pa.
The tract of land embraces ten
acres and was decided to the School
Roards of Pennsbury and Birming-
ham, Chester county, for one dollar,
by Chandler Walker and wife.
Esther Walker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
When You Are Constipated.

To insure healthy action of the
bowels and correct disorders Of the
liver, take two of Chamberlain
Tablets immediately after supper.
They will not only cause a gentle
movement of the bowels, without
unpleasant effects, but Danish that
dull, stupid feeling. that often ac-
companies constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
FOR SALE.

Desirable dwelling property on
Cherry street, Rising Sun, Md,
known as the DR.. J. H. Jenness
property. Lot 100 IT. front, by $50
IT. deep. Apply to
VIM. M. POGUE,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

T. w. Addington, OF near Chester
town, Kent county, sold 5000 eggs,
the product of so hens this year and
also about 400 chickens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

The trouble with the man who IS
satisfied to take things as they
come is that he let's them go just as
easily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

The undersigned gives notice that
he will not be responsible for any
debt contracted except by himself.
H. H. BAUGHER,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

David R. Perkins, of Cambridge,
and Elizabeth S. Sparklin, of Elkton.
Elwood H. Burris, of Cecilton,
and Mabel Leybold, of Frederick
town.
Henry B. Ackley, of Baltimore,
and Elizabeth P. Snyder, of Port
Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-12-22

Government is not trade which
any man or body of men has right
to set up and exercise for his own
emoulment, but it is trust.