The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
e. II Q.M-.,1
FUN WITH Mr.. STEAD.
An American Indian Shares the British
Editors Surprise.


Editors Surprise.
Antonio Apache was born in the bad
lands. an Indian tall and straight, with
an eye like a hawk and a face like a
shadow. w. T. Stead was born near
Picadilly, a Briton, with a beard like a
French count and an eye like a lady.
These two met last night where neither
had ever been in their liYes-at A public
dinner.
Mr.. Apache is an educated Indian who
has been an interesting feature of the
chronological department at the World s
Fair MIR. Stead, as most people know,
is always remembered when mention is
made Of the Modern Babylon" He is
the editor of the Review of Reviews.
was the editor of the Pail Mall Gazette.
is a seer Of spooks, is many other things,
was many other things, intends to cut
many capers in various capacities before
he goes to the spirit land, which he says
is his final destination, and-more in
teresting than all--is late Of London.
These two men met last night; they
ate together, sang together. cheered to-
gether. smiled together, and they slipped
a cup Of kindness which has been giori-
fed by big men and bright men from
every corner OF the globe. whose rim
has been kissed by the lips Of light
hearted lads from all over creation.
only in one place on earth. only in one
place in Chicago, could all this have hap
pened-around the wish-bone OF the Fell
lowship Club.
Mr.. Apache was never in his life at a
public dinner before; probably, he said
himself, with a tinge Of feeling, because
he was an Indian. Mr.. Stead never pub
iicly dined in his life until last night;
probably, he explained, because he had
never before been invited TO a public
banquet.
The Briton and the Indian broke bread
together and Uncle Sam, personihed
numerously around the board, smiled
gloriously at the spectacle. There was
a lesson I'm the incident whick Mr.. Stead
will tell Of and write Of when he goes home
to old England. The occasion was the
first Fellowship club dinner Of the sea-
san. Turkey supplied some guests and
so did New York, as a glance at the
list of those who were there will show.
Siam. too. was represented and so was
Philadelphia.
The cup Of kindness was passed around
soon after ]. w. Scott, the president Of
the club. took his place behind the wish
bone. Then. like hearty, hungry fellows,
they went through a very choice menu.
AT the close Of the dinner the chairman's
voice was heard He was pelted with
pleasantries for a while, then he was
allowed to say that "a gentleman was
present"
This announcement seemed to create
astonishment and every one cried:
"Where is he2 Let him stand up"
Mr. stead looked surprised, but he
soon got used to the fun and after
while he was impressed with the tact
that he was the gentleman referred TO-
He talked He wore white chrysah-
tben,im. He wore, as has been sald'
heard and pleasant smile. lie Is
mlld-mannered man, and not plt IKE
rha character one would picture as be-
ing the individual who has surIeu UP
such a fuss from time TO time IN Eng
land. ,s.--..
"I do not really know how to address
Won - no said. whether as fellows, jolly
GOOD fellows, or lords; I'll be content
Win calling you the notables OF chi
cago Now I'll probably surprise you
Inv stating that this is the first pubhc
dinner L have ever attended
Here there were interruptions.
"Who is to blame?
"No wonder"
owe no doubt of it,
Tho Priton looked puzzled, but he soon
Guessed what the situation was and
placidly resumed IT.,
"You nav doubt me as 70 It's pelnB
mr., 6rst dinner, but it is true. In the
ers. yiace I want 20 apologize for having
been horn in England You are great IN
,,ertors In Chicago and some day doubt
1oss vouu invent a machine that VIII
anotle fellow to choose his birthplace.
yveu ~ I am not an American, am the
neorest approach to one, for J was porn
-, the efth of July (Ah! ahD Just one
A., late still / am sure that there are
many here whose forefathers came from
tbe ole country. so my oitence I'D oelis
froro ENGLAND will be dealt shshNy WIN
.I ,nust cav" continued the speaker
...,a4 The enirit of truthfUlness thalac-
80 ~ the land over the water has
,,o+ been Inherited BY some OF mos
a,ornd me. For instance, your ciiai i man
U,ben he invited me TO come hele as
sured me that would rot nave ~ i'''''N'
a speech Ton
The Londoner froTned' put then nc
remembered, smiled, bowed ana wen. o,i,
81 have met the american Iepo' ~
the Chicago reporter, ana Oh oI,9o, ~
'he mat I thought Of Chicago.
en- ot,,n Won the answer now. Nheh 1
dr II landed was Immediately struck 10
e ga noyself at home. 1 at once felt that
: NM lew n, the country. The frosty sun
lh,na The blue skies were familiar and
', enid not feel that I was in foreign
Ina LET me say this TO you: America
H. ,,ore like Russia than any lana on
north in its qualities and-I won't say
rs defects-its peculiarities. The lower
part OF New York is paved as baby as
St. Petersburg
New York; New York; Talk about
some American town."-Chieago Herald.