TWAIN'S MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Humorist Says He Would Not Think of Dying at His Time of Life.
REDDING, Conn., Dec. 23. - Mark Twain today gave out the following statement as a result of various reports concerning his condition of health, following his recent return from Bermuda:
"I hear the newspapers say I am dying. The charge is not true. I would not do such a thing at my time of life. I am behaving as good as I can. Merry Christmas to everybody!
"MARK TWAIN"
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