September 11 Saturday – “The Last Words of Great Men,” and “Personal,” both signed by Sam ran in the Express. In the former piece, Sam claimed that the last words of Joan of Arc were “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching.” Other pieces ran in the Express: “Mr. And Mrs. Byron,” signed by “Figaro” is attributed to Sam. In “Personal,” Sam announced that after withdrawing from the lecture season, he entered it again, unable to cancel all dates [McCullough 44-51].
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