(_From the Portsmouth "Times"_)
I was amused when I read in the Portsmouth _Times_ an article from my
friend Metcalf, entitled, A _Labor of Folly_. The genial Henry said
I was a lifelong advocate of "woman's rights," which is true. And an
admirer of Ingersoll. Could any one help admire that great and good
man? And a worshiper of Thomas Paine. Worship is rather a strong word
to apply to me, but I think the man who said, "The world is my country,
and to do good my religion," and who did more than any other man to
put the stars on our flag and to give that flag to the breeze, should
be loved and respected.
He, the aforesaid Henry, said I collaborated with Elbert Hubbard. I am
proud of that, whether it is true or not.