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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
RICHMOND.
Young Man Finds Maine Far Better Than
California and Returns.
RICHMOND.

EIcHaoxp. Aug. 2j,- Special Mari
flaain, Richmond boy, who migrated TO
California last Spring. intending to make
his permanent home there, returned TO town
last night. liz has more exalted opinion
Of New England than when he left for the
Pacific coast and thinks the Pine Tree
State is good enough for him.
Hon. VIM L. Frye, Maines great cam
pnign orator, will address the citizens of
Richmond AT the Opera House next Tues
,lav evening. +. j. Bukcr, Esq, will pre-
SIDE, and the Richmond band viii furnish
music.
Fred " Lake. who was arrested as one
of the parties that broke into fotttr's cloth
ing store Ia.t spring, was tried and ae-
quilted by jury at Bath yesterday.
W. g. Randall, is framing carriage
shop on High street.
Mr. f. Gerry Brown of Boston repre-
sentative of the Peoples Party, is down for
a speech in Merrymeeting hall, Saturday
evening.
George II. Winsl0w, former saloon
keeper here. suddenly fell to the floor while
eajtinz on a customer in his saloon in
Portsmouth, y. H.. Thursday last AMI died
q half hour later, without recovering CON
sciOusnesz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
PUNCHED SWEgNEY'S HEAD.
The Switchmen's Leader Gets Severe haad-
ling from an Angry Striker.

BuFrAlo, Aug. 25.--A crowd of switch
men surrounded Master Workman Sweeney
at the corner of Swan and Main streets this
forenoon and demanded ,ha, he declare
strike from New York Ia Chicago.
Words ensuel and Switehman Quinn of
the Nickel Plate yards struck II severe blow
knocking him down and causing the blood
TO How from Swcenevs nose. Quinn got
his leaders head against u telegraph spolc
and punched and pounded him until he was
pulled away.
After Sweeney had his wounds dressed
he went To the Genesee hospital under po-
lice escort. While he was in the drug store
n number of strikers assembled on the side
walk and threatened TO do violence TO the
grand master.
The police reserve of No. | precinct was
called 10 dispel the crowd. bitter feeling
against Sweeney has developed among the
late strikers, who consider they have been
duped aii betrayed hy him.
The switehmen are trying to secure work
in their old places. Arbitration Commis-
sioner Donovan is quoted as saying that the
railroads, with the possible exception of the
Central, will take back as many of the old
men as possible. excluding all who have
violated the law and engaged in riotous con
duct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
JUMPED FOR LIFE.
Hotel Guests at West AshvilIe. N. G.,
Narrowly Escape Death BY Fire.


.AsHsvillE, n, C., Aug, sa.-M Has
has, night a FIRE started in the laundry room
of Hotel Belmont. West Asheyille. IL
made its way TO the elevator shaft and
spread 10 the upper stories. With the ex-
ception of half dozen, the li5 guests got
out safely The remaining few had mar
row escapes from death. Several jumped
from the third floor To the top of the
veranla thence TO the ground, sustaining
severe injuries. Many guests escaped with
only their night clothes. The hotel cost
sou, eco. and was insured for s2a,ooo. The
furniture was insured for S2s .ooo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
CHRISTIAN eN0eAvORERS
At Bangor in State Convention Attend
ance at Each Meeting.

BA<.oK. Aug. 25.--Ovcr 200 delegates
were present at the State convention of the
Y.P. :. e. T.. at second days session.
This afternoon at , Congressman {. y.
Rontclle gave an address of welcome on
behalf of the city.
ntlicr exercises consisted of Il missionary
sermon b, Rev e. II. Spaulding of Bos-
ton with discussion of topics; conference
nn PRAYER meeting, Methodist question box,
led by Rev r. W. Brukaw. Springfield.
Mass,
The .Imnior cnIcayor conference at First
Parish church vas addressed by Mrs. Mice
Nav Scui,ier. Jersey City. y. j. This ev-
cning there WAS a praise meeting at the hrs
VI. T.. Clurch With an address by +. IL.
o4nIcrS, rh y. Yale University address
hy Rev. L. W. Brokaw Springfield. Mass.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted requesting the
closing of The Worlds Far ON SUNDAY AMI
the suppression of the sale of liquor on the
Falg gtounls. The convention continues
through Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
0ssipsc Valley Fair.

CoR>isu, Aug. 25.-The ossipee Valley
ron Agricultural society will hold its tif-
toenth annual fair at the Cornish Driving
The fair this year promises to be the best
seen here for Ave years. TWAS thought TO
be expedient by the managers to continue
the exhibition four days. so that now the
first day be devoted exclusively to the exl'
biton IN the cattle department. There are
something like ~ entries for the races and
the track is being put in excellent shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
At CONCORD. n. v.
A Receiver had Been Appointed-5O0 Mem
GERS and $4,000 Surplus.

MANcur>rER. \. H.. Aug. 25.-W. +.
Martin of Concord was today appointed re-
rriver of two branches and one sisterhood
of the Iron Hall in that city. The branches
have nearly 800 members and over slo,~~
in the Concord banks.
The four branches and tSo sisterhoods
here are preparing to ask for receiver
nrobably tomorrow, They have nearly
1000 members here and abaat S5o,~n in
the city banks. Many members are con-
fdept that the order viii survive, especially
if reorganlzed, and they propose to do So If
necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
NO REBATE PROMISED


TonoSru. ont, Aug. 2j.-iIon. Mcken-
zic Bowel mir ster Of militia, here On his
way IL the Pacific coast, in an intrrview
respecting the canals, said there Is not
word of truth in the statement that the
Canadian ministers ever promised rebates.
and they are not to be granted during the
present season.
The ministers visited Washington last
February. and all were agreed as 10 this
point. rorroborated by Sir Julian Pannce-
fote. the British minister, who was present
during the negotiations with Mr.. Blaine
and General Foster.
The Canadian ministers in june were
surprised to find Mr.. Blame was Of the
opinion that such an agreement was arrived
at. Tha, there might h. no mistake, how
ever the Canadian minister stated smphat-
icaiiy that no such promise has been given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
STATE NEWS.


hEAbItELb.
Hon. Erastus Ryder and family from
Springfield are here for the week with his
brother John mt their mothers. They are
former residents of this town-Mrs. W. 4.
Wright is spending the week with her
sister. Mrs. Graves. in Waterville. Prank
Allen from Waterviile il with bis part nts
ia this village for short vacation
The fall term Of our high school will be-
gin next Monday--On "Wednesday of this
week there was the unusual occurrence of a
death. a birth and marriage all within tsp
space of six hours. Mrs. Julia MacDons 3.
who passed away on "Wednesday was one
Of our most worthy an,l respected residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
THE STATE SHOOT.
Rain nlerierred with the Gunners' Fun a!
Lewiston Thursday.

LrNl~rpv, Ang. -. Thirty nine con
tested the inli, .Iual championship of tl't
State in the gan club tournament tolay.a .an.'
30 tile honors of the frce-for-all. Rain in
icrfcrred with the former which will he
finished Friday morr ny. b. huntington
Of Richmond leads.
The first pi.hc in the free-for-all went 70
t.. l.. Post, Auburn, with a score of - ont
of -. and second 10 Frank Reed by Il score
of 20. t,.A Thompson of Bath and William
Iinaton Of Freepol, divided the third priz",
The I'M oidual shoot is at 30 birds I'll
GAY. BOSTON, is referee; e., NJ. Collins,
\uhurn, and i. z. ''oud, Topslmn''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
Goinq TO Make Large Sized Struggle for
Showing at the Polls.

NEW Ynrk. Aug. 2j.-Eastern mem-
bers of the national ronmit,ce of the Peo-
pies rai y met today at the Astor House
and perfected an organization for the cam
paisa tbs fail George Z. Washburn'
Eastern member of the national executive
committee was chosen chairman of the
commi,.ee AMI DR.. \. y. lloughton of Con
nccticut, secretary.
The eastern headquarters of the commit
tee will be established at 80 Washington
street, Boston Branch headquarters will
be rapidly opened in other cities.
\ full state ticket will be pnt up in
Maine. New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New York. New Jersey,
PENNSYLVANIA and Maryland which states
were represented at the meeting, Plans
for an aggressive campaign in each of these
states were mapped out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
MAVR0YENI BEY
Says He Has Made No Statements
Regarding Keenia Outrages.
Declares Ne Knows Nothing OF the Case and
Probably Cares Less.

BAR HArHoR. Aug. 25.-In an interview
this afternoon, Mayroycni Bey, the Turkish
minister said that the alleged interview in
which he is reported to have said that the
Sultan of Turkey would make reparation
for the outrages at keenia was utterly with
out foundation.
The minister added that he not only had
not been interviewed, but had said abso-
letely nothing about the matter TO anyone.
He states that he does not know the mer
its of the question, and declares false any
utterances attributed to him As what action
would be taken in the matter by his govern
ment.
He had nothing to say for publication.
owing to his limited knowledge of the ques-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
TWO OUT OF THREE
Branches at Hartford Taking Steps 10 Protect
Members Interests.

HARrFoRD. Aug. 2j.--Two of the three
branches of the Order of the Iron Hall of
this city have taken measures to protect
themselves to prevent the funds in their
possession from being swallowed up in the
wreck that may swamp the order.
Acting for the members of the sis,erhood
branch, Attorney Clark today secured an
injunction restraining the cashier from
transmitting to headquarters any moneys in
his possessions.
similar injunction was obtained for
Branch No. 1885. In each case applica-
ton was made for the appointment Of a re
ceiyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
THRO' THE STATE.
Androscoggin County Races
Postponed Till Friday.
Fire at Thomaston---loss, $4,000
Granite Quaryman Badly Injured.
One OF the Alleged Firsbuss at Bath Acquired
by the Igy.

LivERaoRE Fans, Aug. 25.-Third day
events of the Androscoggin county FAIR
were set over To Friday, owing To the rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
THE READING SUIT
Decided by Chancellor McGiII-A Sweeping
Decision in Favor Of State.

TsrSto~. \. j.. Aug. 21.--C Chancelior
McGill his afternoon filed an opinion IN the
great Reading combine suit, lie grants the
preliminary injunction asked for by the at
iornry general AMI continues the Restraint
ing order heretofore gfant.-d, and In adli-
iioa cnioins the Reading Company from
Operating the Central Railroad Company,
anil orders the Central Company to operate
its own line and retake its own property.
The deciaiop is o sweeping one in favor Of
th. fat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
THE CAMPAIGN
Opened at Bangor with a Flag
Raising,
And Splendid Rally, Addressed by
Ex-Speaker 7. B. Reed.
A Big Crowd Turned Out 10 Hear Him Despite
the Heavy Rain.

BAssog, Aug. s5.-The Republicans
opened the campaign here tonight with a
flag raising followed By rally at Norcm-
bega hall. The procession with torches.
headed by the Bangor band, escorted Con-
gressman Thomas b. Reed 10 the hall
which was packed in spite of the heavy
rain.
Previous to Congressman Reeds speech
the Republican Company Club organization
was completed.
President Isaiah X. Stetson then intro
duced Mr.. Reed who was given tremendous
applause He spoke at leng.h on the tariff
and other issues of the campaign being
frequently interrupted BY applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Falling Roof Of Coal Pit Impris-
oned 10 Men.
Seven Killed and Other Three Res
cued, but with Fatal Injuries.
The Cholera Continues It's Terrible Rasasss
Among Peasants oi Russia.

Lo>pox. Aug. sS,--At Swansea, today.
10 men employed in coal pi, were de
sccnding in the cage when part of the pit
roof fell in.
The men were caught under the falling
earth and rock, and seven Of them were
crushed to death, The other three were
rescued, but were fatally injured,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Doesn't Seem 10 Scare EN-.

PguAnrrrIiiA. Ang. IS President Me-
Leod Of the Reading rairond said this even
ing: "ClIanccllor McGiirs decision will
have a. much effect as IL an INJUNCTION was
directed against the Sioux Indians. Friends
Of the Reading company ossn the control.
ling interest in the Central railroad Of New
!. rsey and no legal decision can disturb
them in their rights. We will appeal 10
h;t,t,er roufis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Fury Iesiimonial

in behalf Of IIoo1's Sarsapar'Ila is strictly
true aud will bear The closest invesfigatica.
No matter whore II may be- from, IL - re-
liable and worthy your confidence rs II II
came from your mort respected neighior.
Have yon ever tried this excellent medicine!
For general family eaibartie We cowh-
IDENTIFY recommend Hoods Pills. They
should be- in every home medicine chest
,lSwfolrmtf fsih&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
A FALSE ALARM.
! Norwich. c.. Says They Have No Asiatic
Cholera There-Anoihes Kind.

NORWICH, Conn, August 2.,.-There is
absolutely no truth in the reports sent out
that Asiaiie cholera has broken out in this
vicinit, The cause Of the death of Miss
Frances Morgan at Griswoid is reported by
the attending ply ysieian as Sporadic" cboi-
era, or in other words, summer complaint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Arrangement o. Trains in Effect iune 26. 1892

aOING WEsT-s25 4 81 fur frslstof
Pennington 0rkiand Portland, BOSTON ana
Montreal 40 aud II ~ s, VI faF 4allow..t. tar
'iiDrr and south taardineF, 9f anj ~ 81 A. VI
FOR EfrBswtck, lewiston fafIHingtru, stsekiHnd
fofinnh ard bpstgn, connecting Fpr hitr it.ipn
tain Points aHd tlnrhee, i4s I VI for iiIiioNrU
t,Ardintr and ~aufh 1Hralu"r Is and 3. ~ J.. VI
Tor lIrh0s.iek, Bath, Portland, bnsion Gi1 T.
". for liAilDwrll, t'ardibcr and ~oBih Gardiner
li-D T., NJ might Pullman EVERY night '3F Lew
i-ton iiattt, H0ckland t"ttiasd and ii"ston. 40
a. " every nigit tDr IorilaBd tBd Bt-tnH-
aOItG EAST - s night <prr-sl fpi
skowhegaH. b-ifa<t. Espgps. iinr Fl hnf -
sIeph.ns, 81 ,i1i,u aud Artnsff,sk aunft . - 4
esery nighl flr iaHgur aHd Bar Htrhof, sd
by waiting al @afcrfi BE f1r Bangor lud Hn
Harbof, . - and "a 4. y fer si'rsi iiis, Dak
land Aorli Ans0n, bingham. ~AnS h' gtI, Belfast
Dover, lOsrrof. Hungpf. iaT " dFi,nr.!-t stephen.
~. BolIn and tr,o7tf,0k 'nalit} Htsrt. - f. VI
for ni"rStiir, nAd Sundays only at a. e \. VI
for bangor
rhr Nigh Pnilman frnins goine rat 30 ! s3 a
VI, R"lug west ~ Lon T. ", iua raeh say every
night, SUNDAY lee iudod. connecting for lewiston
aud i!ocklanl, bar not 10 ~koW gan on hnudts
morning.. ~ tn Belfast Drklrr, on lt.to.d Han
ger. eseept,Bg To bar Hhrhar, sunday mora
iBgs.
iir dag express 'rnin- gaing Vet at 10 q 4
VI and tad At = u T. " dAiir SUNDAY w.
cInl.d t",S~rn i;"stUn lewiston Bath, Bangor
aud ~ john
Night tNprcs. going Ea-' st s.i \. VI aud We.
at iG " run every Hiehf b"tHcen bo.toi
AcCoMMOD TRAIN Tor Augusta
leayr- south Gardiner, so and lfpn \ VI ~ a.
ahd - T. '"Idihf g I. 20 and 10 10 ", l.af
aud - = IlaliuN'b. q ~ lRd io '3 \ NJ,
.tsl and i..,J T.. NJ
through iirket4 "a California; and ali point.
Youth aud West may be- had Of T. II Walker
fiskpt agent, Augusts, the only a1Cr N Augusta
ceiling wa I'LL routes aai checking baggage free Of
eSpensc.
FAY SON TUCKER, Vice Fres. 4 GenI Manager
b, 300 hBf. t,eni fass. and Ticket Ag'L
la.ftl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26

Indigestion. Miserable, Take BEEcBAx's
Pills. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Alleged Firebug at Bath Acquitted.

B,rH. Aug. 2j.-Jack Mcdonald. the
alleged tirehug, brought to trial this morn
ing. was acquitted the jury not leaving its
seat. there being insufficient evidence
against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
27A3 DEATHS
In Russia. Wednesday. Out Of 5679 New Cases
OF Cholera.

81. Prrlnsn, re, Aug. 25.--fise 'hous-
and SIX hundred and seventy rine new cases
of cholera were reported officially yesterday
and 27i3 deaths,
The disease is spreading in this city, but
the people now show little concern about ii.
Doctors say the malady is less yirulent in
character than when il first broke out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
sdC.EaS.
Followed BY Clearing VI a:her-warm and
Fair on Saturday.

WAsHIsoroN. Aug. 25-For Maine
showers, followed by eli airing in northern
portion; warmer By Friday night brisk
northeast winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Quarryman Badly Injured.

TuoM,sro~ Aug. Maurice Girtie, Il
his right leg jamniei by a swinging rock on
the derrick The injury is severe and
surgical aid was sen: from here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
A HOPELESS Task.

CnIe ,Go. Aug. 2j.--Supreme thIei Jus
tice Somerhv of the Order of the Iron Han
left Chicago this morning for baltimore.
wher. h. intends to begin the regeneration
of the organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Thomas Kennedy Of Benton. Me-. Meets his
Death al Sewaiis Falls. n. ".

Coxcogp. y. H.. Aug. 2J.--Thomas
Kennedy Of Benton. Me-. while at work on
temporary bridge at Sewalls Falls. this
afternoon. was instantly Killed by falling
from the structure. his skull being fraet
urs-d by striking the crib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26

TmoMA>roN, Aug. 25.-Thc farmhouse
and buildings of Daniel Mayo were dcs-
troyed by fire. including a barn full of hay
saved in a damaged condition. No insur-
anrc. Loss $1,000. Cause unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
DOMESTIC TROUBLES
Caused Daniel Wilson Of Pine Island. to
Commit Suicide by Shooting.

BnrxSwl,k, Aug. Daniel Wilson Of
Pine Island. llarpswell, committed snicide
today hy shooting. Domestic troubles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26
Al lINlINNA vi.

i'ittsbnrg, ); Philadelphia :. Errors
Ittsbufg. & n 'iadrlpl's, . Batt"ries-k kn.ll and
Dowse, trrt and Miller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26

EtrraIo. August p. Several regiments
and separate companies left for home today
And tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26

..Whew, how my stomach aches" Take
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment in sveetsned
water. zugz2d&wfoTprm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-26

At Batalo-Bnffalo. o; Troy. ?.
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GOD0ARD-sMITH FIGHT
Decided Draw in ike Eighth Rousd BY Referee
al San francisco.

S.S FrASctseo. Aug. 2J.---The referee
declared the Joe GosI,lard-BiIiy Smith fight
a draw in the eight round. Smith is a
heavy weight. H.:
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Local Forecast.

BosToS, Aug 25-For Maine Fri
day, rain, slightly warmer, north anl north
east winds; Saturday, fair, warmer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-26
Why He Was Married.

Fifty years ago Uncle Harry" was a
well known resident of a village in the Old
Colony, writes a correspondent. Slow of
speech and action, he was reputed to be
"easy going" he had lived to the age of
seventy without wife, and it was openly
said that he was too lazy to go counting"
which of course marked him as very lazy
man indeed.
One day the village was startled by the
news of Uncle Harry's marriage. Shortly
afterward the squire, as the one lawyer of
the place was called, happened to be driv-
ing past Uncle Harry's farm, and seeing
the old man in the yard stopped fox little
gossip. The bridegroom, visibly smart
ened up" was resplendent with happiness
You seem so well contented, how did it
happen you never married before?" asked
the squire.
Il dunno" drawled Uncle Harry. I've
had marriage feelings come over me lots o.
times, but they never lasted long 'nough
for me ter get anywheres.
"But this time they lasted's
"Wall no. not eggzactly; you see, Eunice
come along and staidl"-Youth's Com
panion-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-26
he KNEW ABOUT 1T.

! Az Anecdoae illustrating the Scope Il
Giaalstone's Knowledge.
| An anecdote is told of Mr. Gladstone
which illustrates stril1ingly the versatility
and breadth OF knowledge of that remark
able man. Two personal friends of Mr..
Gladstone once laid plan to amuse them
selves and play joke upon him.
They were to discuss in his presence some
subject of which he might be presumed to
be ignorant, and then, having pretended
to disagree decidedly, to appeal to Mr..
Gladstone to settle the point. The fun was
| to come when he was forced to confess that
there was one subject which he had not
studied.
This plan they carried out, but it was
not so easy TO find the topic on which Mr..
Gladstone must confess himself "stumped. Z"
At last there was discovered IN an old
newspaper an article on Chinese chess.
The description of the game had been
copied from a well known magazine. This
seemed promising.
The conspirators studied the article as.
siduously until they had become thorough.
ly familiar with it. Then they waited for
their opportunity. 1t came when they
were invited to dinner where Mr.. Glad
stone was to be present. Seated on each
side of their intended victim by arrange
ment with the host, they began to put
their scheme in operation.
Mr.. Gladstone had maintained mis- repu.
tation throughout the evening for being
thoroughly acquainted with not only the
leading questions of the day, but every
subject which had been thus far introduced
by those around him. His neighbors on
either side began to discuss games Of skill
and chance generally.
Every few minutes one or the other
would appeal to Mr.. Gladstone to clear up
some particularly complicated point or
disputed question. Between them they
skillfully led the conversation up to Chinese
chess, and soon found their opportunity to
argue somewhat warmly in regard to a
certain matter connected with the game.
They had studied the article SO closely
that they repeated much of it almost ver-
batim. Mr. Gladstone seemed interested
but said nothing. The two jokers, inward
ly congratulating themselves for their sue
cess, continued the conversation with more
animation than ever.
The host, who had been taken into the
secret, was an amused spectator of what
he thought was his honored guests EN-
barrassment.
When they had finished their mock
battle, Mr.. Gladstone. who had not uttered
a word, took a sip of coffee, replaced the
cup in the saucer, and remarked pleas
antly:
Gentlemen, observe that you have
been reading an article on Chinese chess
in The - Review, which I wrotep'-
Youths Companion.