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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
one EUCKY. the OTHER NET DEATH
THE FALL OF \ BIG WHEEL SENDS ONE MAN
THRoUGH \ WINDOW TO SAFETY. AND HIS
nnNn ANLNN DOWN A SMAEr.

COMPANION DOWN SHAFT
John Paus a German laborer. fell seven stories
Yesterday afternoon while transferring some ele-
vator machinery in Arnold Constable * co.'s store,
and WIS instantly Killed. Three other men VINO
wer, working with him had narrow escapes from
death.
The accident took place AT $40 o'clock. when the
store was crowded with women who were shopping
p,uls together with William T. Mccoy, the fore
man OF the work. George Dnendale. OF NO 80
Sulllvan-st.. and Gustav Piesth of No. " North
Thirl-st. brooklyn was at work taking out the
machinery os the oil e.eyator preparatory u putting
I'm , u.w and improved elevator in the Fifth-aVe
ond or Arnold Constable q co.'s store. at Nine
,,on,b-.t.. Rroadway and Flfth-ave. Pauis and Me-
GOV were standing on a scaTolling, which was laid
fron 4 window ledge in the elevator smart TO
temporary ioist which was fastened TO the wall OF
the shaft.
Tho other two men were standing on the moor ot
rho seventh story holding the ropes 10y which was
s,snonlod the large gtlde-wheel OF the elevator
,,ils. In some way the wheel slipped and iel'
sriklng the scafrolding and breaking II In two Me
COS, vas thrown high into the air by the force or
rho how and by a rare chance went directly
,br,u,h = window I'm the shaft and landed unhiirt
80, ,b, nnor Of the room into which he was thrown
p,mis however was less fortunate: lie plunged
hoaGlong down the shaft IN ta.lhs ne tu' tI ea ab,
IL vi,h one hand and for moment swung IN md1 1
,r T',on With A cry Of terror. he let 80 MS h9i
and f.u when his body was picked up III 'ne
rsll,r M. top OF his head had been cruShel III m m.
A. %o SO Second-ave. lie had been in TINS country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
AMERICANS IN CHINA WARMED
&EAsI RES TAKEN TO INSURE THEIR SNrhi
IN THE TREATY PORTS

Washington Nov. 9.-The only concern lei' ny VIZ Wv
United States in the advance OF the Nc.o'io''
Japanese forces through China is the prooao'e ia
.,,r, IN Americans by Chinese soldiers, who nave
been plundering in all directions in theH uiso'
canized retreat Their behavior toward even I"e''
own countrymen in the stampede 'n' o"s" ""
churia indicates what may be expected shou'u '"''
meet foreigners. ,
Minister DENLY has been instructed 10 give a'''''
warming to Americans along the lines OF '"e re-
,reai Of the Chinese forces and instruct Hi''" ~
al eecuritv i'm the treaty ports. where Amer'c""
vessels have been ordered for their Iro''''o"
,rta Baltimore is stationed at Port arthur 'i''
p..rol at Xew-Chwang ana the Monocacy az I'm, ,s
=. ~ FOR this purpose In extreme cHie,~c' ~,
Jes1ceos vin b.. sheltered on the WiIsh"ps' ,r6 Um
81. An,erican commanders have oIdeTS 10 la,ri ru
,narifrs al any Of the treaty ports wheh me- nec a.,
g. e,ar1 United states CCnSulates ana Is S"S ,
do inc protection of the consular 0icihs -, w.
. ion become so serious al lehlhs that II
.,ti,.So C;oxornment IL unable to gnaran,et w
,s,efy OF foreigners. Minister Ienby M Nh, 80
,,,,-.a-s 10 leave the capital ana 20 70 Iei.. S
nre seyeral -nited states cruisers can reIueZvoS
o. short notice" Inc lt"''
,-bva.c Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
BRITISH FOREIGN RELATIONS
LORD ROSERERY's SPEECH At THE LORD
MAYORS BANQUET.

\
oRlENr-A TRrBrrr TO ALEXANDER Hrs
MEMoRY-THE DIFFICULTY OF KEEP
ING GOOD UNDERSTANDING
AMONG THE NATIONS
London. Nov. 9-The Lord Mayors show At
tending the installation to-day 81 Sir Joseph
Renas the new Lord Mayor was a tame affair
and the crowds present were unusually small
The decorations wer~ fow and 'awdry. and the
procession was not in any respect comparable
with the professions II the last few years The
weather was mild with showers.
The most notable feature of the Lord Mayors
banquet n, the Guudhan this evening was the
Prime Minister'S speech on the political si'ua-
ton AT home and abroad The British Govern
rncnt had given strong and tangible proof II its
friendship for Japan by concluding the recent
comprehcnslve treaty with her Lord Roscbery
said II had also shown lis benevolent neutral
ity bv attempting to promot" peace between the
two warning Powers In this delicate and diiii-
cult business the Government had gone nnnd
I'm hand with Russia and other Interested Pow
ers. Although the sky Was not clear. the Cow
crnmcni would Jet sip no opportunity I" settle
the var Great Britaln's relations TO Russia
were most cordial. the difficulty as 10 spheres
of influence IN Asia having been terminated.
If all the European countries concerned could
only proceed cordially and without suspicion IN
Asiatic Affairs, n great step would be taken 10
secure he peace " the world
Recently tho civilized world had bewa'i'd the
assassination Of the President OF "A country
with which England ought To- stand shoulder
10 shoulder In the generous rivalry ~ commerce.
Nav she had 20 regret the dcdth of Si"hl
Emueror the master of peace. Tn" young h"ad
ON which had fallen the terrible responsibility
of the Russian crown might prove not unequal 10
IN. task After paying high complim"nts 10 the
wisdom and moderation of Alexander ~ L"id
pns.hcry smoke Of his services I'm preserving me
r.ace Of Europe. Few persons rchnz"d ne
eatd the diniculty of keeping a good understand
ing among the Nations. There was danger In
Tho enormous armamcnis Of Europe. Th"i" was
ais, danger I'm the mighty engine of ~" press
which often SPOKE under the Influence "r l'ic"
c,npetfion and without weighing the 'I'c'S
~ H. announcements He must ASK IN" press
,n eirt ifs news carefully bcfor" publishing II.
The foreign policy II England was surety
conservative. and had nothing 10 Do with party
rho Government wished things 10 remain az
,h,. ,rora II coveted nothing abroad II was
NOT worth Englands while with interests an
aver the world to disturb IN" existing c"ndi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
UNREST IN RIO GRANDE DO SUI

THE INSURGENTS MAKING HEADWAY-PEINoTo
MAY srIZf: THE CHEF COMMAND IL BRAZIL
Rio Janero Nov. e.-In the state OF RIO "rahue
Go Sui the Revoutionists appear 10 have beeh
making good deal of hcadway The garrlsohs ..
San MatcO. Santa Anna and Santa ChriSto J"'n''
the insurgents when those places were captureH
and II is now asserted that conspiracy oxists III
the feet which Will bring three warships TO the
Insurgents side If the revolution continue after
this month. In this event, II Is peilc'eu ~
putting down the rebellion. leaving Presiden ,-eiecl
Moraes in the backgronnn' nrisons 70 over
flowing and it il said that many others have been
put out Of the way secretly
Next Thursday. November Is, Senior Prndente 'e
Moraes is to be installed as President OF .he
Brazilian Republic, 10 which post ne was e'e'''u "
few months ago. General Floriaho feN",o' NV
actual President. who could caflly nave p'oo'h"
himself dictator at that time. just after having van
pushed the rnonarchlcal rebellion led by SiVe'ra
Martins and Admirals Mello and Da Cana. t0oh
siI necessary measures 70 insure I.e IL ras re-
warded for his patriotic disnterestedness u! 80 ~,
OF The Chamber Of Deputies which decatru' of 20 me
country during his term Of office about 20 ppLs
M MNowhstanding that vote OF approe@ an Eepab;c
nave Kept sending broadcast rEnlors ~ tTra,icn ~
Moraes and To- perpetuate himself in power Thnse Tho1
Iunors repeated now az coming, lio''' iire
the former oues As early as on october B. the re
publican papers there seeing through the ihino.h ~
vfes OF the MOnarch!sts, vino were enrdfFn ~, II, -.
lhought that the Brazilian Republic had inalf
ouef the imperlalist rebellion. said ~ an rto
cal note published by all OF them: Great liiIIh,,n
tion II nanIfes,ed al the audaciy Of the Braz i in
tteiugees In Montevi1eo, who. abusing tne,eppi tne
Hood ~ cities of America and Europe WIN iaSe s
9ews ne g ~hch the press unfortunately gYes M ,bjs in
,sise news MANUFACTURED at Mon,evldeo. n''tS tSe
me inspiration OF Admiral la Cana. acting IN 'i'
.xs,etesi OF tie ORLEANS family" This campaign ~, Va
i'se is'se information concerning the l;ranan hep9in, iie
ss IN Keeping with the manifesto issued some uins
ssv So q, Montevldeo by the rebel Admiral Me,o W..
tny .nai the friendly attitude Of the tniten tr
~meIo Brazil during the rebellion in the ialtea
Nelly was solely due to selfish motives ana va wa
or s.aken without consideration for the sunerihss
~ wrongs OF the Brazilian people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
THE & PER CENT RACING TAX
THE AMOUNT COLLECTED THIS YEAR WILL AG-
GREGATE OVER 100000.


GREGATE OVER 100000.
Albany Nov e-it was learned to-day at the
State controller's office that the per cent tax on
the receipts OF racing associations, as provided Tor
hv the Ives Pool law of 1857. would this year aggrc
gate over 10000. Since the law went INTO enect IN
l7 the receipts have been. up 10 the ending Of the
fiscal vea- Of isqi on October 81 siN3i. or an aver
age OF s5 7c3 annually. The Increase In IN" receipts
This wear IS due To the bill which was passed by the
last Legislature at the instance ot state controller
Roberts which not only increased the amount of re-
c.i,ts upon which the to be levied. but also
.nnowered the Controller to appoint agents with
power 10 examine the books OF the racing aSsocia-
tons.
This law was put upon the statute books to the
end that the county agricultural societies throughout
the state among which this money SO collected IL
distrilted annually be awarded as prizes for the
imnrovcment of the breed of cattle, sheep ani
hnrs.s should receive the full bcnent OF the tax 50
ie,ie1 For the fairs held during this fiscal year the
nmo,int distributed will be- almost four times that
which has been received by local agricultural so
ce,iss in anv year since the Law has been In force
II will however be the last distribution of moneys
~ these societies under this law as il has been held
that the anti-gambing provision OF the new Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
ANOTHER RAID BY THE COOK GANG.

MURDER AND ROBBERY IN A KANSAS NlL'A"@-
BILL" COOKS SISTER Lulu CAPTURED
CoNeyylue. Kan. Nov. 9.--Private dispatches re-
ceived here say that the Cook gang Oh outlaws
made a raid on the little town OF Lenaph twelve
r,les south OF this city. killed young man named
Milton and robbed John Shufeldt proprietor OF
general store of 500 AMI a gold watch All the
outlaws escaped without injury
Nuskogee l. r. Nov. 9.-"Bill' Cooks sister Iuiu
arrived here this morning in custody OF Deputy-Mar-
shall Oliver Dobson. She was captured yesterday
IN Tableouah Her brother Jim" who present.
tore M the warrant. which he snatched from Dob
sons belt and then looked into the muzze OF DOB
sons six-shooter He declared that II he ever got
free he would Kill Dobson on sight FOR taxing ms
sister away Jim is under arrest at Tahlequah,
guard u by four Indian police Lulu Cook is charged
with selling whiskey to Indians and harooring out
laws She told DobsOn that she saw her orother
"Bill'' on Tuesday. and that he would never be
: ak al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
DTSvrRBFD BY 4 COURT DECISION

Trenton Nov 9-The decision of the New-Jersey
Supreme Court that women may not vote for mem
bers of the school boards of the different towns OF
the state and that boards elected at elections AT
which women voted are Illegal has caused some
uneasiness in the State. Most OF the towns now
have such boards and the regular election does
not occur until March next. Besides. those
elected last March hold over. The result Is that All
boards will have to be elected in entirety next year.
Many Of the boards contain women. and the right
~ women 10 hold offices which they cannot vote
Is questioned Asbury Park. for instance. mas Two
women in the board. II is probable the Legislature
ar lis next session will pass act enabling the
nressnt boards TO transact business untn Marcn,
and by that time reorganize the method OF eiece
ing school officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
uopr rpOTEIE OVER MINERS WAGES

,,,...,,rr Nov 9-The National officers OF the
t.t,d Mine Workers have notified the secretary
r tho Roilroad Operators Association OF the ftts-
hur., district that attempt of the operators 10
force 4 rate Of less than SO cents Will be met Win
Residence by the miners The letter states that any
change in the price OF mining would act ihJuriousiy
TO the entire coal trade ana bring on an ihuuS'''a'
warfare between employer and employe. The OF
details dcplore the fact that several companies In
this district are paying less than the scale rate pu
hope the other operators will put up with ms m
convenience rather than disrupt the coal traie
Tho miners officials are willing TO attend meet
ing OF the Interstate Board and consider the price
of mining In this district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
POISONED BY TOOTH-POWDER. r.
MARY HAROLD. OF NEW YORK. TAKES A DOSE OF
THE PREPARATION WITH SUICIDAL IN
TrNT-sIIE LIES Ill. IN BOSTON

poston Nov e-Mary A. Harold. a resident of
H.v-Yorl CITY lies at the Frost Hospital, IN Chei-
sea I'm a suffering condition caused by her attempt
30 poison herself at the Broadway House Chelsea.
About four months ago Miss Harold says she forned
the acquaintance in New-York city OF young man
named Patrick Welch Mary says ne won her af-
fections and that about three months ago ne lett
nor and she had not seen him until she met him
In Chelsea on Wednesday night. She begged MN
to marry her but he refused her request She tnen
consulted a priest. who complained to the police
but they could do nothing as it was New-fork
case on Thursday morning the girl went 10 the
broadway House and hired a room. This morning
al about 80 o'clock one of the chambermaids iound
that she was sick and that she had attempted 70
poison herself with oothpOwder preparation
which she brought from New-Y York. MISS Har9,d IS
twonty-oight years old and lives at No. l25 West
Slxty-nrst-st, New-York city. SNelch's home Is In
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
pro1IEN MASS IN WASHINGTON.

SERVICES IN MEMORY OF TIE DEAD '|Ah HELD
AT THE RUSSIAN LEGATION
Washington, Nov. 9.-With n dignity ana mpfes-
sre,ess BETTING the occasion. in the presence OF
,rsos,ion limited In numbers. but distinguished
T., character the solemn requiem mass for the re-
oso ~ the soul OF the late Emperor Alexander III
,.as celebrated at the Russian Legation to-day The
s,,ob-ont Of the mass Bishop Nicholas. OF san
uronciscs He had three assistants who accompa-
-, h,,, here from the West. The services were
nieu s.,ad IN the drawing room Of the Legation A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
ATTACK on TIE COTTON OIL TRrSr

Memphis. Tenn, Nov 9.-The on the cotton
seed oil combine. which has been threatened for .
couple of weeks. broke out to-day. when Attorney
General Malcolm Il. Patterson, acting upon infor-
nation furnished by local factors and planters.
entered action In the Circuit Court TO forfeit the
charters OF the five largest cotton oil companies
In the world Their joint investments In the business
parts OF the cotton country. The companies that
are made defendants are the Valley, Tennessee De
Soto. Cayoso. Crescent and Southern The COM
panies represent eight mills. all in Memphis. the
Star mill having burned two days ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10

Terre Haute Ind. Nov 9-William Hallett' for
merly a conductor on the Chicago and Eastern Iii
nos road who was discharged for joining in the
American Railway Union strike. to-day sued the
company for s25.0O damages for being blackhsted
He alleges that verbally and in writing the company
prevented him from getting employment with other
roads and that letter written October 20 pre-
vented him getting employment with the "aoash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
EXCITEMENT RIMS HIGH.

This was followed by much excitement Mr
Uagcman then charged Mr. Weaver with being
seen drunk at Broadway and DrigGs-avc. with
I'm a week \ son Of Mr. Weaver resented IN"
remark by calling Mr.. Hageman Ha' when
WAS followed by cries of He's no minister;
throw him out Of the window" Everything was
then confusion Men and women stood up IN
their seats and shouted wildly. IN" ponce, rear
ing trouble pushed themselves through th' 'N-
citcd gathering to reach Mr.. Hagcman ana pro-
t.ct him from any attempt At violence. AFTER
much wrangling. the pastor was escorted from
the church 10y the police and taken mo thr
noighborhood Of his home. II" then proceeded
The rest of the way unprotected, accompanied
by his wife and children
II IL .xpccted that there Will be lively scene
at IN. church on sunday Mr.. lIagcman de-
clarcs that he will occupy the pulpit ana deliver
th sermon despite the action taken by the North
Chassis against hiEl. IT., ,
In the morning Mr.. Hageman had the presi-
dent Of inc consistory. John Weaver. ana chris
,onher Cordcs and other members. arrested on
Tho charge of grand larceny. The complainant
u',s Albert H. Moore who had lien on IN"
choir gallery. which was destroyed by members
~ rho congregation or Thursday night. They
were released in $500 bail each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
EMPEROR WILLIAM AND CHARLES

Berlin Nov 9-The "Zukunft." In an article
under the caption "A Giants Plaything has Gre
atcd a sensation by drawing parallel between
the Kaiser and Charles ! OF England. and pre-
dieting that the German ruler may meet a fate
similar that Of the English King II he should
persist I'm his King Charles methods Of insisting
that the people must blindly conhde In his policy.
for which he holds himself responsible to God
alone The paper expresses hope that Chancellor
Won IIohenlohc may be able to dispel the kaiser's
illusion that a modern people can be treated as
plaVthing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10

London Nov 9-'"rhc Daily Newss' correspond
ent IN Vienna says that Francis kossuh has
asked the Mayor OF Budapest to make him
citizen and thus him the trouble OF ten
veors' residence I'm Hungary necessary condi-
tion OF his candidacy for the Reichstag.
"The Standards" Budapest correspondent, says
that Francis Kossuths action s designed II save
him from the necessity OF swearing allegiance. but
II will fail OF Its object. as he must take the oath
or remain Ineligible 70 the RelchstaS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10

CONCESSION TO THE AGRAklANS.
l,rpp yoN HAMMERsTE1N MADE PRrSSiAN MIN
tsrER or HISBANDRY.

rsTER or HrsBANDRY.
Berlin Nov. 9-The Emperor ms morning
GRANTED an audience to Herr Won iihnine'St"lh'
p,roctor Of the Province Of Hanover, ana on"rel
him the new Office OF Prussian Minister or Nus
h,,drv which Herr Won IIammerstoin accepted.
This appontrn.nt IL regarded as "A great concession
to the Agrarians. :, ~, r.,
According TO the "Nossische |ei'un9 heTr cor
,,, cLinf ~ the Imperlal Chanccilcry and Dr Won
ScheIlng Prussian Minister OF Justice. nave br"n
dismissed Herr Wilmowsk has been appointed TO
succeed Herr Goring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
.iPPFALTNG To THE GOCERNHENT.
THE NEw-oRLEANs AGENT OF THE WEST INDIA
LINE ASKS FOR PROTECTION FOR
NEGRO WORkMEN.

Newt Orleans. Nov. IN. J. Sanders agent or the
West India line. and British subject last night
obtained from Judge Parlee. IN the United States
Court an Injunction restraining the screw men and
longshoremen from interfering with the loading
Of HIS ships by colored labor. This is an outcome
of the existing trouble. The Cotton Exchange and
other bodies endeavored to keep the matter from
Going a. far as the Federal Government. but Mr.
sanders refused delay longer. because the local
protection accorded was notorlously inefficient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
srprErp CONVICTED OF MrRDER

Woodland Cal. Nov. 9.-S. u. Worden one OF the
strikers charged with murder In connection with the
wreck,ng OF the train Sacramento July H..
which resulted ir the killing of the engineer ana
four United States soldiers. was to-day convcted oi
murder in the first degree. He will be sentenced
MnplaN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
UF1vy SNOWFALL IN THE WEST

BEATY SNOWFALL IN THE WEST
West Superior. Wis. Nov. s.-There Is heavy
fall OF snow in this vicinity and a fierce wind 10
hou-n9 The storm Is greatly impeding trafac,
Street-cars running only with dificulty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
THE RHyNLAND SAFE At ANTWERP

Antwerp Nov. 9-The report given out In the
United States that the steamer Rhynanl was over
due is unfOunlel. The vessel Is At her dock here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
np rovN.DsoN SMITHS PARTY SAFE
HEARD FROM FOR THE FIRST TINE SINCE J' NJ
WHEN THEY STARTED oN An En-
IL DnrscG IRIp IN AFKICA.

PLORING TRIP IN AFRICA.
, ~. The scientific expedition headed
=, IT, Do,aldson Smith Of Philadelphia "hlch
started last June to explore the unknown reR'o"
living 200 miles west Of Berbera, Africa, ana eNteh'
ing 10 Lake Rudolph. has been heard OF mere io'
the first time since it reached Africa In inc r.s"
10 b. .v~io~ed II was believed that traces OF an
cent civilization still existed. soon aftef ms az f
rival .at Rerbera Dr. Smith formed caraNd"
Id0 cares and he reached large stream ~ ~
leved 10 be the Erer. early In september ! ny a.
party explored the unknown country west Oh ,ir,i
and surveyed several rivers. DR. Smith Is report"
20 have had a narrow escape from death OF ~ ~S'll-
Gus injury by rhinocerous, which charseo "po"
him The health Of the party IS SpoI'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
rREMlER cR1spI NOT SERIOUSLY I'LL.

Rome. Nov ct was reported to-day that
Premier Crspi was seriously ILL., In met. he had
merely n slight cold. and he received calls and
conferred with his colleagues usual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10
FOR PLOTTING AGAINST THE CAR
A LIEUTENANT SENTENCED TO LIFE sERvfTtDi
IN SIBERIA

Warsaw Nov. 9-IIeutenant Boborykin has been
deprived by "A cour-martial Of his military and no
buity ranks and sentenced TO servtude for life In
Siberia for iuphcatiOn IN plot against the ne o'
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10

COPENHAGEN DECLARED A FREE PORT.
Copenhagen. Nov 9.-This city was this morning
declared a free port The formal royal ceremonies
ACCOMMODATING the declaration were omitted In
consenuence OF the death OF the Car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-10

stitution which prohibits the selling OF pools or me
making OF bets horse races, repeas the ives fooi
law
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-25

my heart and one always tries to hide
such things, even from his friends. It's
a long story, so just pull your chair TO
the fire and l will proceed. as the girls
saw TO tell you all about IT.
about five years ago ! went. with
mother and Bess, to England. and while
there met Nell Thursby. Naturally we
had a gay time, for Americans abroad
usually do enjoy life pretty thoroughly.
We stayed In London together for fort
night and then separated, she and her
party returning 10 America, while We
started for the continent.
II did not see her again until the
time OF the Paris Exposition you know
she used to travel continually, SO that
one seldom saw her, except by acci-
dentally meeting her away from home).
As before, we were together but u short
time, and yet ] must confess found
myself admiring her immensely. She
was the style Of girl who enters into u
gay time with her whole heart, Is truly
sympathetic and yet with It all ofttimes
extremely naughty.
During our stay In the gay metrop-
oils l was not the only one who learned
to admire her Bess and she became
fast friends. and II Is owing to their
friendship that I am sitting here. tell
ing you this little page from my life's
history.
"I.as, FAN when ] returned from that