davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
BACK TO HIS OFFICE.
Mckinley VIII Take UP Law Prac-
fice with a RepOIished Sign.

COLUMBUS, O.. Jan. 15.-Today Gov
Mckinley goes to his home in Canton
and will resume the practice of law in
tae little office at the rear Of the brick
building, which he owns and which
stands in the main street of the beautiful
little city.
The old, dingy sign of civilian Nc
Kinley, Jr, Attorney -at1aw," will be re-
polished and frightened and the word
"Jr" taken from its face. 1t will then
be hung at the foot of the stairs in plain
view of the passers-by.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
INNOVATION IN TIRES.

Nom Puncturab1e Tire VIII BE Ex-
hibfted at the New York Wheel Show.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-In the line of
wheels there will be seen everything
worth seeing at the coming exhibition in
this city. Larger tubing will be the
most noticeable feature of the new
models,
One of the novelties will be nom
puncturabl BILE tire, something which
makers of that very useful attachment
have long been looking for. If this ar
ticle has really been found it will mean
a revolution ia this branch of the trade.
Tires have been improved upon since
last year, and some really remarkable i'm
provements will be seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Bob Kneebs Found Guilty.

BERLIN, Jan. 15.-The trial of R. T.
Kneebs, the American horseman,
charged with fraudulently entering
the mare Bethel in races under the
name of Nellie Knecbs, resulted in a
verdict of guilty. Kneebs was SEN
fenced to nine months mprisonment,
to pay a fine of 1000 marks and to
three years loss of his civil rights. In
addition, the mare was confscated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
meeting of Texas CattIemen.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15.-The
fourth annual session of the Texas
Live Stock association convened yes
terday with about zoo delegates pres
ent. President Prior, in his annual
address, said there was a shortage in
the supply of Texas cattle of about
200, 90 head, whose value, however,
exceeded that of last year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Nicaragua Canal scheEhe.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The Near
aqua canal scheme received some little
attention yesterday from the House
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. when Chairman Hepburn
designated subcommittee of seven
to have special charge of all proposed
legislation for building the canal.
1t is intimated that special message
giving President Cleveland's views
upon the canal and transmitting the
report of the canal commission, will
be sent to Congress within month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-About forty
five boys and girls, from to 16 years
old, left the Office of the Children's
Aid society yesterday to go to distant
homes found for them in the South
and West They were divided into
three nearly equal parts, whose desti-
nations were Unionville, Mo-, Garnet,
Kan, and Jacksonville, Fla. In or
near these places are the farming
families into which they will be re-
c0ivad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Casb,er Hurxtha1 ACQUITTED.

CHILLIcoFHE, Mo-, Jan Is I'm the
Circuit court yesterday the jury, by
direction of Judge Broaddus, rendered
a verdict of mot guilty" in the case
of the State against Charles D. Hurx-
thai, late cashier of the Bank of
Dawn, charged with receiving deposits
when the bank was in failing condi-
fiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
county omciaIs Indicted.

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 15.-It became
known yesterday that the grand jury
last week found indictments against
Matt Adams, ex-clerI1 of the District
court, for the alleged embezzlement of
SS9, 200; and against w. R. Perry, on
the charge of embezzling 81, 700 of
county money. Mr.. Perry was ar
rested and gave bonds. 1t is said that
Adams Is in South America, and steps
will at once be taken to have him
brought back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa, Jan. 15.-At
Lawler, a small town east of this city,
Don C. Hall, a hypnotist, in giving a
performance, broke a kerosene lamp,
the contents being spilled upon him
self. He was quickly enveloped in a
mass of flames, which were soon ex-
tinguished and the panic was soon
quelled. Hall was terribly burned,
and it is doubtful if he will survive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
An Old Account Book.

DR.. Thomas KnowIton Marcy Of
Windsor, Conn, has found an account
book which was kept by Colonel
Thomas Knowlton, the revolutionary
hero whose statue was unveiled last
week. It contains the notes of Colonel
KnowIton's command at the battle of
Bunker Hill and a list of the killed.
Dr. Marcy will present the book to the
Connecticut Historical society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
C1eveland Is ont of the race

NEW YORK. Jan. IA special to
the Press from Washington says:
Word has been received by the leaders
at the headquarters of the cities con-
tending for the Democratic national
convention that Grover Cleveland is
not to be a candidate for third term.
This intimation was obtained by those
who found themselves embarrassed IN
making arguments as to the respective
advantages of the West and East for
convention purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Harrison.s Matrimonial Intentions.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is. The state
ment was given out last night by a
close friend of General Harrison that
it was true the ex-President was to
marry Mrs. Dimmock, but that the
marriage would not take place before
Lent, and that a formal announce
ment of the engagement would be
made before that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
New London, Connections.

New London, Ct, is going to observe
it's two hundred and fftieth anniver-
sary next May and already steps are
being taken with that end in view by
the mayor and common council, the
board of trade, the civic and military
organizations of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
MissIssIppi SENATORIAL Deadlock.

JACKSON. Miss, Jan. 15.-The Sem
atorial deadlock still continues. The
joint Democratic caucus met again
last night and took four ballots, the
last sixth one resulting: Money, IA;
Lowry, AZ; Allen, 3919; Hooker, 1913;
McLaurin, 4; Yerger, l; Campbell, l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
TRUST ON PEANUTS.
A Syndicate Formed to Corner the
Humble GOOber.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-From George
Francis Train, who is eminent as con-
noisseur, down to the lads who break
shucks in the gallery of the London, the
news of the formation of a peanut trust
came as crushing blow yesterday. The
peanut trust has been formed in Vir-
ginia.
The first move will be to corner pea
nuts. This may be followed by jump
in prices that will make peanut cost as
much as q cocoanut
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

Fort SMITH, Ark, Jan. 15.-Judge
Parker sentenced Cherokee Bill to be
hanged on Tuesday, the 18th of March.
Cherokee was once before sentenced
to death, but his case was appealed to
the Supreme court of the United
States, where the judgment of the
lower court was affirmed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Greenwax Sure of victory.

WINNEPEG, Man, Jan. 15.-There is
no doubt in the minds of the Green
way government but that they will
sweep the country IN the general cleo.
tions for Manitoba to-day. The sole
issue is the national school policy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
s1oo.ooo,ooo for Coast Defenses.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Lodge introduced an amendment to
the Notifications appropriation bill,
authorizing a popular per cent coin
loan for SI0O, 600, 900. the proceeds to
be used in providing for the defense
of the coast, for the manufacture of
guns and the erection of forts and
hot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Senator Rivalled in the East.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 15.-There is
great excitement in Henrico county
over the advent of faith curist,
whose powers are alleged to be even
more marvellous than those of
Schlatter, the Denver healer. His
name is James Deane and he halls
from Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Presbyterian College Burned.

Los ANGELES. Cal, Jan. 15.-Occi-
dental college was burned yesterday.
Loss, S4O GOO; insurance, ST., 900. The
college was built and controlled by
the Presby terians. The building is a
total loss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

BLUE SPRINGS, Neb., Jan. 15.-The
Blue Springs bank was closed by the
State examiner. who now has posses
sion. The Bank of Stratton, Neb.,
also closed Both are expected to
reopen in q few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
AOUIET FILTRATION.
Causes Trouble With ST PIunkard's Band
at King fisher.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 15.-The 81
Plunkard company got into scrap at
Kingfisher last night Norton, the young
man who plays the snare drum in the
orchestra, aroused the ire of a deputy
sheriff named Robb. The latter accused
Norton of trying to firt with Mrs. Rohb
and after the play the two men got to-
gether and mixed up. The people of
Saltwater seem to think Robb was to
blame,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Santa Fe Pays Its Taxes.

Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe paid
its Atchison county taxes yesterday
morning, thereby releasing the COM
pauy from further annoyance by the
sheriff. The taxes were paid in full,
less the penalty and interest, which
{ was remitted by the county board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 15.-W. L.
Moody, a prominent stockman and
farmer near Gardner, Kan, died at
All Saints hospital yesterday morning.
He was the brother of ID. 4. Moody.
the celebrated evangelist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
An Ared Lothario in Trouble.

LAWRENCE, Kan, Jan. 15.-Nathan
Brown, aged so years, was arrested
here yesterday accused of bigamy. It
is charged that he married the second
time while his application for divorce
from the mother of his twelve children
was pending.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
explosion of a Saw Mill Boiler.

SrEwARTsvILLE, Mo-, Jan. 15-The
boiler of a portable saw mill, belong
ing to Fred Dabner, ten miles south
west of here, exploded last evening,
instantly killing two of his children
and badly injuring the proprietor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Five Horses Perish in Flames.

HxoIE, Kan, Jan. l5.-This morning
fire destroyed a barn in the south
eastern part of the city. Five head of
horses and three sets of harness were
burned. Loss $45Q Cause OF FIRE IN
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. ia thous-
and armed and mounted burghers
traversed the streets of this city yes
terday, causing great excitement, and
/, 200 others are outside the city and
will ride through town to-day. in or
der to exhibit their fighting strength,
to the miners and to crafty the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
UTAH'S SENATORS.

Frank j. Cannon and Arthur Brown
Republican Nominees.
SALT LAKE, Utah, Jan. 15.-Frank
J. Cannon and Arthur Brown were
nominated for the Senate last night
by the Republican caucus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
County Treasurer short.

ELwooD. Neb., Jan. 15.-Gosper
couuty's treasurer, w. E. Aldrlch, is
short from S., 900 to $4,000. he has
left the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Senate Combinations.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-The Senate
has confirmed the following nomina-
tions: r. ]. Ray, of Woodward, Okla +,
to be register of the land Office at that
place; J. w. Colman, of Alva, Okla.
to be receiver of public moneys at that
place; to be members of the Missouri
river commission: Lieutenant Colonel
Amos Stickney, Major William Henry
Huer and Major Thomas Henry Hand
bury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
FLYNN'S FREE HOMES BILL
The Committee on Public Lands Agrees
rs to Its ProYlsions.

as to Its Provisions.
q WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-After a hot
fight, in which it seemed likely that
free homes" would lose the day, Dele
gate Flynn of Oklahoma carried his
free homes, bill successfully through
the public lands committee of the
House TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

We have learned a great lesson when
we have learned how to live in the pres
emit moment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15

Scotch capitalists have organized q
company with $500. 900 capital to oper-
ate coffee estate in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Many thousand trees have already
been planted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
Harper's Bazaar
In 1895

Tne twenty ninth year of HARPER's
BAZAR, beginning in January, 1896, finds
il maintaining its deserved reputation
both as a fashion Journal and a weekly
periodical for home reading.
Every week the BAZAAR presents
beautiful toilettes for various occasions,
SANDoZ, BAUDE, and CHAPUIs illustrate
and engrcve the newest designs from
the finest model in Paris aud Berlin
New York Fashions epitomizes cur
rent styles in New York. A fsrtnightly
psttern-sheet supplement with diagrams
and directions enables women to cut aud
make their own gowns, and Is Of great
value to the professional modiste rs
we'll as to the amateur drsssmaker.
Children's Clothing receives constant
attention. Fashions for Men are de-
scribsd in full detail by man about
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHAR-
me De FOREST, is Rsprightly weekly re-
cital OF fashion, gossip, and social doings
in Paris, given by clever woman in "a
entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1895 are the work
of American women. Mrs. Gerald, by
MARIA LOUISE Poor, is a striking story
of New England life. MARY e. WILKINS
in Jerome, a Poor rIan. discusses tbs
always interesting problems of the re-
lations between labor and capital Short
stories will be written by the best authors
Special Departments. Music, The
Outdoor Woman, Personals, What We
Are Doing, Women and Men, report aud
discuss themes of imm ediate interest
Answers to Correspondents. Cues
tions receive the personal attention of
the editor, and are answered at the EARL
lest practicable date after their receipt
The Volumes of the BAZAAR bsgin
with the first Number for January Ct
each years. When no time is mention
ed, subscriptions will begin with the
Number current at the time of receipt of
order.
Remittance should be made by Post
office Money Order or Draft, to avoid
chanco of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this adve rtise-
ment without the express order OF HarIer 8
Brothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20
VICTORIA PRINCESS ROYAL WITH QUEENS GREYHOUND. EOS

ter who is said 10 hear remarkah BILE Likeness
to her aunt Princess Alice the late Grand-ducness
OF fIcsse.
Till the terrible blow which hefell her last spring.
Princess Beatrice has rarely been separated from
her children than few days at = time
She herself supervised their nrst lessons ana as
sisted personally AT their games ana aHuseineh,s.
Her Royal Iiighncss II warm supporter OF inc
Ladies' Sewing Guild. and both she ana Princess
Ena never failed 10 contribute several nome
mad, garments TO the exhibition of work con.
nected with the institution held each year at
Windsor
When the Ashantee Expedition was FIRST mooted
Prince Henry. who had never forgotten ms early
training a Prus-ian lieutenant IN the famous
Cardcs du Corps. expressed strong desire 70
take part in the campaign Notw outstanding ms
wifes natural anxiety and dread or parting. she
used all her influences In furth' ring Ms wishes.
and the Prince finally obtained permission from
the Queen TO Join the expedition
Those VINO present on the PLATFORM wneh
Prince and Princess Henry OF Battcnb.rg saw one
another for the last time were struck by the grieI
expressed by the Princess and yet the Prince was
starting i'm the best OF health and spirits, ana there
was nothing 10 foretell that only six short
weeks would clapsc before the news OF ms
death would reach the royal household AT Osborne.
The story Of those sad days is present sti 10 many
of us: the news OF Prince HenrNs illness had a!s
ready been teographed home ana Miss Minnao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20

'i t". 49, - " - r..,ins :,
49, '"' '" .',t .i,,,,i s..~ors
80 " ii'' i' 10 ~ t''' .,..tti,t,', io.o
I "-i.', j. - : li'.. -. - o.. t~~,
'' 'N ~ l-t ,, .., a. ,,t.i,'. ~, 81, ii,,lo
...s .ri b., mar ,.,.,. ,nsorned II, nor philar-
'''' 49,. 49,, ~, 80 So. .birt,ter
' pi'' WIZ W. ,'.'t'' w., -. ',,.,',,,ir,,
TT M''l- ' '' t..,... 80. 49, - 81
~ Ni'i. NN' iN' ''"E ""tl'7 % Is'i'-,l , ~,
t"Ii. i" ). l''i'"' To" 10, 'pl' ~. 20
fNi iIiI. VIM lh' .''"'i'- ' '''' mr. =,
known iti"Nt il'f' TT, '.ui't '9 ~" NJ.
I"tp''a mother as iN' lIlu',-- lt', ,l'.l - M
Doc" r'.'f .nifonnH'' h'f 'Hiit'H WIN "'h',,'S
.Hft INJURY. r' WIN l'Ip "iih f'l'Hp.''. tl,u ).
!. pio"hl" i4'' ihr inmunil' rom I"t'' " MN a.,
Dor eldest son enjoy a. hH4iHt 'p' uh' n" W. ~
ia' deadly lWIi" 'i N'.' ATTIC VIZ ~ ~
cog +'il i'|"i HNt-"t '' 81, ''"i" ~ ' 49, N,i.p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20

sonase who speaks French and English with great
ruencv and choice Of phrases. pussettc
learns verse OF Iamartine by heart. which ends
with le tab.cau deroule a p.eGs.' To show
Row vel she understands this difficult line. must
tell you the following bOn-mot When she nd
Ing her pony and looking at the COWS and sheep.
she turned 10 her governess and said. VOLTA le
tableau Que So deroue q pi,ds,' Is not this
extraordinary for a child OF three years old?
The Queen reading 70 her one day from the
Bible. when she came 10 the words. "and God Gre
ated man in his image" The Princess OK
claimed 'Eut. mamma, surely not also Dr.. -?
Needles TO say the doctor was not handsome
man.
The teaching Of the Prince ConsOrt produced
grta. effect or the mind OF his eldest daughter who
haC from her earliest years been his constant COM
panion- He dolighted in her quick intelligence and
lively mind While she but child ne had
encouraged her 20 understand something Of the
pursuits which most interested him. and into Wnicn
she was early able to enter with the kcenest pleas
ure. she often accompanied him In his walks.
when he taught her to know every herb and plant
by its English. German and Latin name
Ii his custom when she was only thirteen 10
inpart 10 her the contents Of letters embracing
political correspondence with almost every civilized
country, and 10 show her copies OF his replies Po-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20

THE WEET-TEMPERED CONsOLER OF
TIE QUEEN.

THE SWEET TEMPERED CONSOLER OF
THE QUEEN.
Alice the mos, fondy cherished of the Queens
daughters. was born April o. 1915. AT Buckingham
Palace. Her Majesty having transacted business
with one Of her Ministers and signed some State
documents three hours before her birth. The new
little Princess whose arrival was devoid OF com
motion. continued her exemplary condUct. She was
sweet. good-tcnpered. bright little thing. and
have her mothers testimony that she behaved
Extremely Wen" at her christening June >.
when she rec, iyod the fire old English names OF
Alice. Maud. Mary. When year Old she de
scribcd by her father As The beauty of the fam
i.y The Queen adding the mothers corrective thai
she was "a very vain little person." although at ii
later date she herself describes her La Bcaute
and the dearest little bijou ever saw"
Lady Lyticlton. who up 10 1851. had the super
vision of the royal children, gives the following
account Of the princesss fourth birthday: Dear
Princess Alice is too pretty in her low frock and
pearl necklace. tripping about and blushing ana
smiling nj her honors n, whoc family. indeed.
appear to advantage on Birthdays no traGesman
or country squire can keep one with such hearty
simple affection and enjoyment one present
think. We shall wish 20 live further off-a live lamb
AL over pink ribbons and bells. lie will not take
TO his mistress. but runs away Justify and viii
butt at her though she is most coaxy. and says to
him in her sweetest tones after kissing his nose
often. .Mi!ly. dear My do You like me?
The little Princess grow TO bc as fearless she
gentle. but always showed thoughtful conSid-
Grafton for the feelings of others. on one occasion.
when Tie roy Al children PLAYING i'm the
rGOr q, Windsor Castle. ore of the Qucon's drcsscrs
passed them. and H., Prince OF Wales. in mis-
cheNOus mood. made not very natttring remark
about her height Princess Alice Immediately said.
in voice loud cnorsh for The dresser 10 hear. ia
IS very nice 10 De tai, papa wound Ike uf al 10 hc
tall Princess Alrr was not quite misc hievOu~
as her brothers. neither did she show the startling
prccOctN OF Princess Royal. whose clever
tongue tho despair ~ her elders She
bright and quick az her lessons. showed special
ind for and .lf s4t-tr yf
skating ard athletic exercises. and wrote very
pretty hand Her copy books were model for
neatncSS. She eNctllcd In recitation and dra
motto representation. and ON birthdays and
other festive occasions IN the royal household
IL usually ion Alice to do the spccchify-
ing and she always distinguished herself In the
theatrical pieces which Ii customary for the
children 10 perform surprise FOR their parents
upon their wedding and other anniversaries
Constant mpan.onship with hcr father who
her ideal OF al tnat WAS good and tire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20

many for time at least submitted to the iron rule
ana despoiism OF ruler who claimed and
CISCO power never claimed or exercised by any law
Iul king That the enlightened and generous Crown
irlncc mating all that pcrtaincd TO tyranny should.
WIN. MS WIG. oppose Prince BsmarckS policy
was oniy 10 be expected from two such calm and
enlightened minds. Few can realize or understand
IN" loss 10 the world well Germany. occa-
sion'd by that fatal Illness OF the Crown Prince.
Whicn cast a Gloom for 30 long over the German
royal npusehoid or the Princess Of course, the
SOrest burden fell. and lot only had she her pri-
|d'e Si.'i, nut she mad 20 bear with fierce and
Dl'ier host.i.tS displayed toward her husband and
herSeii III a public CAPACITY which sought 10 Dust
her husband from his legitimate and right.ul
place as mis- fathers -urc .ssOr
me Emperor Frederick was Emperor only few
weeks thcil came the end After the first period
or her secIusion was over the Empress came 10
WISH hcr mother. How bitter the intervening
months had been to her that her son sat in
Ms fathers place. may be gathered from IN OBJ
SerVaiion That fell from her lips when she WAS he
ng escorted around the Stuart Exhibition at the
New Gallery in London. The Empress paused be
fore picture OF Mary Queen OF Scots:
Il am glad, she said. that queens do not lose
their heads now In the way they did In those
days She paused. then added dryly: Il should
have lost mine several times during the last few
months