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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

Another circle was hold last night NJ
Nrrs llic,,k's by Mrs NIand Lard
-.
hr"Ne' AT Mhoh your reporter was
present, and he frankly admits that he
was thore on his own responsibility 20 dis
cover o,,pd M uerc v,,a ,rv b,t tho
'N' 49,
moro Nc aNuEht 70, uhIANel lhe inFSl'lcs
ulat surrounded hlln' lhc rts NJ hneW'
ma ne more convinced pc urs9mr 'hst
sue lhrnQmehn MlincHseu eo'ud NOT ne
produced uy any mute cauar
There We're twenty-five ~ inc circle,
~, which we sat and many more sought
admission and We're turned away nlter
the circle was inll,
,Aiter q rev preliminary reuhFAA ny
airs Drikn' " Wh.rh ne WAynol eNty
one against breaking the circle she M
eirhcied thom hul tg tepvl Wna'eNeF
came TO Them but TO place themselves ~
Il genile receptive. mood II they would
obtain mo best results, some ask she said,
why 20 YOU ~ IN ne dark ana always
u = circle Sue said she did not know
nn's9s tn1t ~ ne dark we cam see
noihing TO distract our thoughts, and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

when that noted individual entered
Knights Of labor lodge IN Wyundotte.
obtained it's secret WORK. the sgus and
passwords and secured Information which
load TO the arrest OF George Hamilton
and five others for participation In the
wrecljng Of train a. Wyandotte. in
which ttho engineer and fireman lost
their lives Hamilton aud his associates
were afterwards acquitted. McCane did
not figure in this ease, but he was The
friend of Bro. Alfred" After the
strike he was connected with the secret
service Of the Iron Mountain railroad.
McOane Il a cnuiious and cool headed
man, peaceahly disposed, and was never
known 10 pick q quarrel. The fact is.
he would generally go out " his way to
avoid one That was his reputation in
the North and also here in Dallas. lie
is about 40 years Old. good dresser
and Of excellent address. The killing Of
Morris was a great surprise to citizens Of
Dallas who know McCane and his easy
going aud placid style.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
rrAsKNs SWELL WEDDING.

ftnsLe TOY lam rs Tho n,nrrlnge ar
-. ,ti S't,
N ~ t ,,.a nt l,'' '' iia,tI,;
Ihnliiaa9n was Sg'Vp'"!'rS, az w., I'"l,.ls.
euureh uAt nlsh'' vh''Ivn MNf
etoNu'u a,e M"' "tI,u.,u'N ue,u'u'e9
Nun eN''A'''"S' Ho''"o''' pants "nu
hgS v.s' n.tr ,,,i,.L p.s
iiiin'ts. .i.r y, , IN mi y, ~.
INi''alvtilo i'9{1H ~ ~, N iS p;rthuo
any IVnueivu nVv'n9tNp ~ - lle
ntluhl p"IS HpVu afsuy' mAtvu'u 70 lhe
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
RErHEL nInLE NsT1rrrE.

Services at tie institute last night were
fairly well attended. Or. Baily did not
fill his appointment as was expected
The Rev w. NJ Breckenridge supplied
his place, and preached splendid SER
mon. Eighteen persons raised their hands
for prayer.
Tonight IS Alliance night, and big
crowd is locke, for.
ID. w Eager win preach tonight at
The East Side Sunday school Bethel mis-.
sion.
Something like tEirty-fvc books were
sent in today for the free reading room
and library.
Registered at the reading room: d.
w. liager, b Y. Jordan. Harry Ed
wards, w. n. Channel, 9. d. skinner
w. G, Calvin, Mira, II. X, Cromer, Miss
Emma Hardisly, II, II, Cromer, l.. y
Botto, j w. Johnson. II. G. Halbrook
J. II. Austin, Emery Boyle, David Choo
daiu,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
IN THE CITY.

Airn Johanna Dorr Of Detroit, Mich
ls visiting her daughter, Mrs. n,
Montan. on Louisiana avenue. she y
accompanied hy her other daughter, Miss
Eerfla. who Is an accomplished piaillSl,
and will prove an acquisition 10 poi'
North musical circles.
The police have not yet located lhe
mother OF George Bell, the young , IN,
Killed on Tuesday last at Celeste. lhe
ndv's present name Is nnknowni sue
having married again Cliei Maddox
would he particularly obliged TO anyone
WHO can give him any Information winch
will lead 10 her discovery.
Tho new furniture Of the city collectors
office Is in place. aud Capt, Caldwell say
Se viii take pleasure In receiving JUS
friends ia his new and comuolions, quar-
Iers. The captain believes tint u be can
tct his friends TO call and see him, ne
Suld incidentally convince them that
heir taxes ought 70 be paid. especially
IN view Of the facts that the city funds
aow ON land are inncecsdble by reason
N the contest now on between the cUul-
III and the city treasurer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

herself of this opportunity
title role, which greatly
OF Bessie IN "a Texas steer NJ,
an audience TO demonslfal,n.,sl'' :
by her method OF Aimnl,an,p'ss w..
She is the wild. untamei w, n.1 y
Lone Star atate. and Wy ;,
hersolf IN swell society s1e z.
by lier conventional mauh ...',.s,
surrounded hy O good n9 Z
Hart is clever as Peter hpI l (
who rounds up the cqp,,ln. 4 g
aud Gus Cohen shows ,ill', mi
proficient COMEDIAN 10 lhs ~
Hans StrausI Spnss ~
interspersetgthronglout .ls is..,
action 10 lively from bes.n alf. <.
viii appear at GreeaN.,s,1s,, sli
Saturday matinee ana LET -s ~
Miss Putnam will prses.si.. +
greatest successes. -.-siaf
f.ittle Maverick" at tns q ~ /.
Finds a Way.' on VIE, Wis. i
eleganr photossaph h ~
be given 10 every ladf n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
GALYrsrON AprEALs.


special liisphiru.
Galveston. Tex. Jan. 49, The civil
court of appeals for the First district
INST today and passed upon The following
Cugpa.
Reversed and remandcd; Eliis and
William Cumby vs.. Charlotte and Jack
Henderson. from llusk.
Reversed and rendered: ~. W. House
We. ID. X. Cessna ct al, from Bra
zOtiu.
Affirmed l.. Winston VS.. H. Master
son ot AL, from Bruz0riu
Motion 10 file conclusions OF law and fact
pycu uledi A. s Cornell vs.. Gulf. Colo
rldo and Santa Fr railway, from Calves
ton.
Motion 90 Ole Transcript granted; II.
II. MiiChlrko VS. Galveston, Harrisburg
aud San Antopio railway, from Colo
RADIO.
Submitted! International and Great
Northern railway vs.. j W. Hall, from
lhsk: Southern Cotton OH company VS..
Davil De N0nd, from Harris; l.. q,
Slocum ys. n. q. Putnam. from Harris
Robert Gdrrc ot all vs.. y. G.. BucgcD
ton. from Bmznrin; John S, Morris, man
arnr. vs. Robert Grapevine, from Harris
| Cam. Robinson VS., j L. Mnrnp, from
| Loon: Knights of Honor VS.. Allie b
/ llocnor from RusE n, q H0rse.u vs.
! Il. Cohen, from Leon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
ouRlsrLAN laNpEANOREns.


Special Dspatch.
Dallas, Tex. Jan, rs. The first au-
nual convention Of che Dallas Christian
Endeayor society of this district assem-
hlcd in the Central Christian church To-.
day. Tie address of welcome was de-
liyered by j. B Baker, president Of The
Dallas local union. and was responded
TO by Rev. w. o, PriNhctt Vt Van
Alstyne. 4 number Of papers We're
read aud addresses delivered. "rhe Pow
ar OF Young People In Work FOR Christ '
by Rev. W q. Roe of Fort Worth WAS
a very able paper. The convention will
BE- in session three days.
The following delegates are In attend
ance A, s, johnson. Mrs. George Raw
Inns, Misses Sail and Ruth Lavender,
Miss Adde Rawlins Mrs Cole. REV
j b. Cole Of Lancaster Il. l.. Harris,
Mrs. H., l.. Harris. j w Wood, ROY
$. u. Walrop Rev. Il. W. Cole. Rev
II. ID. Davis, w lNmhrongh and Miss
Cusilcman Of NlcsQuite Miss Stanheld al
Terrell, Rev \, T., Terrell Of Mcllin.
ncy. Roy. u. W. Pritehett Of Van ~.
stynt. j. y. McShanc Of Terrell. W.
II. O'Guiun and Mrs O'Gumn OF Me-
Kinney, Mrs. y. lllmgsworth OF OAK
Cin. Mrs. Mary Bnrilett at Oak Cim
Roy. TeurpletOn Of Oak Gun, Miss Mny
pmghnrne, Mss Lila panghune, Hutch
ms, Il. b. Cole, Mesquite.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

The usual service was held at this mis-
sion last night. There was a fine attend
ancc, and Rev. n. l.. Adams was on
hand and in his wonted happy style deliy-
cred another one of his soul stirring ser
mons. The first Psalm was used MS a
foundation for his remarks, and he Ian
died the subject we'll
Many bright experiences We're related
Services again tonight. We trust
Christians will not become weary, but
will continue TO come and help us on
with the good work
#. l.. ADAMS. Revivalist.
$. W, WILEY, Supt.
G. w. BARNETT, Clerk.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

Galveston. Irx.. Jan. is,-'rhe barometer
duriug the pasi twenty four hours has gen.
orally risen and Us about 1910 inchct
throughout the country tonight with tue
highest, 3O.dd lnehps, ut ST. Paul, MINI,
Al area of comparatively low pressure
nyerlps the west fuf. and another VS. ueu-
tral over the northern portion ~ the cpun.
try. The temperature has tllcu decidedly
over me central lud upper MmNsAlppl NAl,
the lndihn Territory, unh has risen over
tile northern portion Of tho Rocky mouAln
slope, while 30 has changed nut sughtN
weather IL generally clcar tonight cXcupt
over the reulUu Mississippi yJdeN nnd tho
Atlantic ana gulf states, where It Ia
cloudy,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

Tast night burglars effected an en-
trance into the clothing and furnishing
store Of T.. Gordon. No 1903 Main
street. and carried oil quantity Of goods,
Including quite % lot Of jcwelry, They
were tustidi1us thieves. soliciting ne hest
things in the establishment and leaving
hchiud them as Il souvenir OF their visit
pil. NJ dilhpldated wearing apparel 30
fore arriyiug themselves On tbsir stolen
tuarv tha burglars tore ,hc price marks
og tho clothes. and these will be- used in
CON- effort TO find them, as hy these toll
tale t.akots MIR Gordon was enabled lO
describe accurately thc articles taken. The
police 90 Dallas have been notified. and
catch the robbers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

sheldon, Dorotly's lover. incorporating
Is Essex. This character is filled by
Mr. Pauldng, The ghost refuses To dis
solve az Dorothys bidding. and then
there are MANY mdicrous contrctemps.
zatlon Of Richard aud the happiness OF
Dorothy, The characters are well sus.
famed throughout and attest the abili-
ties Of Miss Craigen and Mr. panliinp
IN presenting plays in lighter vein as
well as In q serious one. Miss Cnlgen's
work Is that Of finished. painstakinr
aud studious actress -one who throws all
her powers into the task before her. and
exert herself 10 make the character she
cssnya appear true as life.
The Dowagor' is also In n hnmoraus
vein, aud was received with marked
appreciation by the audience.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
ATTEMPTED RAPE


Waxahachio. Jan. 1s-Robert Cole, n
white man. was convicted of an attempt
TO rape in the district court today. and
given six years ia the penitentinry. The
ofiense was committed last summer near
Fenis. in this county. the victim being
young married woman, niece Of the
defendants wife. and she and her hus-
baud were living in the house with Cole
and family
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

The sale of seats for the Grau Opera
company will open NJ the box office THE
morning. They will appear at Green
walls opera house next week in the fol-
lowing repertoire: Monday night, Dor
othy; Tuesday night, bohemian Girl;
Wednesday night, Ship Alloy; Thurs.
day night Martha; Friday night, Paul
Jones' Saturday night. Boccacio; mat
inces will be given Wednesday and Sat
urdny
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
IN THE COURTS.

In thc county court this morning w n.
Ward, for permitting gaining IN ms
place Of business, was iriel, inc jury
returning q verdict Of not guilty.
For selling LIQUOR TO a MINOR GEORGE
afternoon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
A WRIT OF CUSTER.
THIS is WHAT WILL BE SUED
OUT AGAINST CoNNoR.
Barry's Attorneys Say They Will
Certainly Apply for IL
within Fifteen
Days.


Special Dispatch.
Dallas, Jan. 1s.-Attorneys for Bryan
T. Barry say that in fifteen days they will
secure writ of custer against Mayor
Common and win seat their man. Mayor
Connor's attorneys say that they will APP
ply to the civil court of appeals for a
writ of error to take the case to the
supreme court of appeals. This will be
refused and there the matter will end,
IL Is believed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
Telephone 205, 1874 or $40 for Victor
egg coal u 80 per ton.


THH IRON TRADE REVIEW.
Il Can Discover But Little improvement In
Trade. But Expects q Stronger Demand.
By Associated Press.
Cleveland, Ohio, Jan, 1s.-'rhc Iron Trade
Ipyiew this week says that while the gem
oral Impression seems to prevail that the
Industry ls on the road 90 improvement, aud
that the Iron trade Is responding to the move
mcut IN other lands. 70 IS sull difficult TO
mark special Indications of bettermenl .
In none of the primary markets for iron mas
there been amy considerable buying In the
Weok jus, closed The plight OF the ore
irade TO begin with, has been emphasized
10y tile failure ot an important rcgeblr pro-
ducgr. and the protests now going to wash
lngton from all over the Lake superior zee
gl0u are reinforced by this demonstration
Tint The iron ore producers of the country
cannot stand another finger weight uf cnW-
petition III pig iron there Is llttlo dispose
lion on either side % the market 10 make
move rhr expectation + general among
pig lion producers that better demand Is
Just uhrnl, md most uf them are cautious
about forcing mnttprs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
IN THE CITY.


There will be meeting of the Popu.
lists Of Denton county at Denton on
Saturday the 10Th. Hon Thomas
Gaines. secretary Of the Peoples party
Of the state will speak All parties are
invited.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
JAMES AIccANE.
The Man Who Killed Morris at Houston
We'll Known In Dallas


E7TN-NINl ITT0TTIfTITs
Dsllas, Tex. Jan 1s.-James Me
Cane who shot and killed Joan Morris
In Houston Hast night. was resident OF
Dallas during iSa0-9l and served as city
detective Finally ne disagreed with
Chiaf of Police Arnold and resigned
Then he became special detective Tor
the Pacific cNpress company. and was
aiierHarh ia charge OF Cart. Tom Eur
longs branch Office in this city while that
agency anrvlved In the railroad strikes
Of 1886 aud 1857 AIecans was one q;
Forons's force and did acflyc work IA
81. imils lNansis OYiy and o,heg Strike
eeuters. lie was with BRO. Alfrei'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
a GENEILAL sTRIKE.


Piusbrrg,. Pa, Jan 49, Grand Sec
union, says strike win surely occur Ia
9 fcw months IN every state 81 the union
for better wages
fle English ihiucrs success encourages
them, Pans arr forming now for 2s0,f
uOV x9ft-coal miners to strike ,sgetLer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
FOUND DEAD.


Sheriff lsuless received a telephone mes.
sage this niorpinE from Arlington. ea,t-
ing that the dead body Of an unknown
boy had been found beside the Texas
end Pacific railway near that town.
The message stated thar the body was
a. a youth about 10 years Of are, fairly.
yel dressed and that o search of the
re'pallls resulted In fnding letter pre-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
roRrY.EIGHrH pIsrRICr.

Evidence Is still being Induced ~ me
somewhat sensational case OF Leach vs..
Leach. which has been on trial since
Monday. The evidence Is Of spicy
nature
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

Last evening ut the home Of the brides
parents, ON North Riverside. by lteV.
Mr. Hall, Miss Nora Cutchins TO Robert
Mccall,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

optHlil tlHllNlNHs
Hcarue, Tex, Jan. 1S.-A week ago
a man named Coffin suspected Of burg
larry, was taken out and strung up by
II mob. II 50 affected his mind that
today he became raving maniac and
was put undcr restraint.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

~ her Play. .'lhe little NIaverick.- u
s.Nel' an amQle OPPORTUNITY 70 show her
remarkable talents. Misc Putnam awaits
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

Celebrated Colorado Victor egg coal
at 50 per ton; satisfaction guaranteed.
FORT MORTH coal co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
A RAYING MANIAC.


Coffin Who Was Strung Up to Extort O
Confession. Has Become Insane.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
,sRowN's IRON B1TTERs

cures Dyspepsia, tn
digest & Debility.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19
Closing Out at Cos

Owing to the fact that we are going
to give up the building that we now
occupy on March LIST, we will give
to the people of North Texas
chance to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-19

II Can Discover But Little improvement In
Trade. But Expects a Stronger Demand.
The Washington times., 1894-06-15

it should make up whole number, and a
Christmas number at that, from the work of
one man. And it was clear to my mind tha:
Lightly would not have been that one man in
any event.
While irving to think of something cuiet-
ing to say took the magazine and glanced
ever the table of contents. 1t was one Of
Lightly's iancies, which did him no good in
u literary way to have a dozen or more pen
names. He used these indiscriminately, as
the humor moved him. and it happened that
/ knew most of them. So you may Judge of
my surprise when l tell you that every poem.
story, article, and essay in the entire maga-
zine was signed by some one OF the many
names that / knew he used. The first was
Christmas poem signed G. o. Lightly, then
Christmas story signed 7. S. Weaver. This
he had once explained to me, stood ior 'the
story weaver"
Then an article on Observation-Disclosures
Hundred Years Ago." ''Christmas-Past and
Present" and the usual run OF such material
as editors have fallen into the habit of serving
up Tor the holiday issue. None OF the topics
were new, nor, so far as l could discover in a
basty glance. were they treated with much
brilliancy. The signatures were all COM
posed upon the same puerile plan as the one
have given.
Poor as much OF the stuff probably was.
could not believe that Lightly had written it
all. much less secured its publication in
single number of All the World I turned to
him for IN explanation.
Draw up chair he said. with what
thought an air of some condescension. II
can afford to fly high tonight, SO let US have
The Washington times., 1894-06-15

With that he took from his pocket copies
of half a dozen leading papers and reviews
and showed me comments that were not only
favorable, but flatterinS in the extreme
"Paid for?" said I. not little disgusted
with the whole business. and particularly at
being made a coniidant OF.
''Yes," he laughed ''but it goes Just the
same. And now" he added. with slight
show of hestancy, ''for the other matter"
$50 ahead answered not very gra-
ciously. considering that was dining with
him. II might as we'll hear it all now
''You asked me what expected to gain by
it. You know Lottie Underwood" / started
at the name. but nodded with what con-
posure could command. ''Tbat dear girl, :"
said Lightly. ''has promised to marry me as
soon as have won place In litera.ure--in
fact, as soon as have established standing
with any of the leading magazines This
settles tina, point" To emphasize his meaning
he tapped All the World triumphantiy.
''But surely said, lyon would not con-
slider that fair. You would not be willing
that she should know'--
.'All's fair liz love. my boy. And want
you to be my best man."
l managed to get off with some half
promise. and then pleading mn engagement
got out of the club as quickly as possible
and into q cab and gave the driver tine num-
ber of Lefty Underwood's house.
The dear gill could have choked Lightly
.or using the words: they were in my heart
whenever thought Of her, which WINS all the
une-was at home and received me with her
usual sweet welcome But held her ut arms
length. and with all the sternness that / could
command exclaimed:
The Washington times., 1894-06-15
McCdrthy'S Restaurant,
UNION GOODS \ SPECIALITY,
sI3 New Jersey avenue northwest my19-im

"Letitia. you are wretched trifler! Give
me back my heartn'
'What is the matter with my poor boy
now!' she cooed softly.
matter enough. You have promised to
marry Lightly"
YES" she sighed, 81 remember. He pro-
posed to me six months ago. told him l
would when he had made R Success
Your exact words said severely. "were,
when you have standing with any OF the
leading magazines.
'.Same thing" she answered airily. "He
will never achieve either. 1t was my way OF
letting him down easily"
''Letitia. listen TO me-" said. Lightly
has written the entire Christmas number OF
All the World" At this Lefty looked ut me
reproachfully '.Ii.k.' she said, where have
you been dining?''
mo, it is not that" 1 protested. '.f dined
at the club, and Lightly told me himself. and
he showed me the magazine and asked me to
be his best man, and we had only one bottle
between US"
"Weil. this is q scraper' she exclaimed
ruefuiIy. 81 suppose will have to keep my
promise and marry him."
''And what about your promise to me?"
asked snrcasticaly.
THAT was Indefinite" she answered.
thoughtfuliy. There was never any time
set for that, so l shall have to marry him
now. and if he should die or anything hap
pen / could marry you afterward."
Thanks" 1 replied dryly. ..but that pro-
gramme does not suit me. Now let mo plan
little. You have been willing creature,
never ready to name the day, and % the
trouble you have got into! suppose Lightly
The Washington times., 1894-06-15
a bird and a bottle quietly in this corner while

tell you all about it"
'.Of course" he said, as soon as we were
fairly settled, ''this is all on the quiet. 1
should not tell even you if YOU were not one of
my best friends, and if l did not mean
presently to ask great favor of you. You
know" he continued, "how people have been
talking about the science of hypnotism for
months past?'
l nodded my assent, and he went on with
an uninterrupted flow of words
well" he seid, II chanced some time ago
to be thrown in contact with an adept in this
art or science. or whatever you are minded
to call it. l recognized at once the value
that knowledge of it might be to me in max
ing fiction and asked the fellow to give me
some insight into it. This he did for con-
sideration and to such good purpose that
extent. l presently found that it was not
difficult for me to gain n hypnotic influence
over any man OF less robust physique than
myself bat l rarely attempted to use the
power.
when finally did, it was wholly without
generalization. and it happened in this way:
"A few weeks ago-in fact, just as theywere
making up the Christmas number-I hap
pered into the Office of All the World and
while there offered Aldeson this pcem.'
Lightly put his finger on the printed page
rs he spoke. but went on without pause:
''Aideson put me Off with sons stock re-
mark about being full of material, of having
more than he could handle. and did not even
look at the poem. This nettled me consider
ably, and i Suddenly occurred to me that
Aldeson was smaller man than myself and