POLITICAL NOTE: Love and Duty

Seldom since the day when Pilgrims first placed expectant feet upon the rock at Plymouth, has the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had a servant who refused legitimate checks amounting to more than $50,000. This man, who plunges into politics for love and duty, is Governor Alvan Tufts Fuller of Massachusetts. Said he recently:

"I have never at any time drawn my salary as Representative to the Legislature, Congressman, Lieutenant Governor or Governor.

"I consider it a duty every man owes to his country to render public service to his state and country. . . ....

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