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New-York tribune., 1898-11-27

apathetio IN the search Finally the matter
was given up for the night. The next morning
the search was renewed but the Indians dsa
not take part All Of them were grouped aroune
the campfire waiting for the fishermen TO 90
out when the husband Of the woman who had
lost the diamond came down and asked to be
directed to the trail over to the Indian camp
The Indians went with him and carefully helpe4
him to look for the lost trlnket but without
result Finally. coming back to the campfire.
the man said: Now. all you Indians get ou1
and look for this pin. I will reward the one
who finds it." The Indians eyed him for a mo
ment, and then the who guided him over
the path said laconically.
How much you give"
Ten dollars" was the prompt response
The Indian dug down in his pocket produced
the diamond, and said in an equally iaconS
way:
Here him IS
II seems the Indian had found Il the n'ghf
before and had been patiently waiting for 70
New-York tribune., 1898-11-27

curious glimpse II the Indian character was
revealed through the loss. In camp, Of hand
some diamond sunburst by one OF the women.
She had 1t in the evening and did not miss
II until bedtime Then a search was Instituted
She remembered that she had gone over to the
nearby Indian village In the course OF the even
Ing to buy some baskets Lanterns were lighted
and a search was made, and especially along
the path leading to the village. The Indians
saw the lights and made Inquiries. but seemed
New-York tribune., 1898-11-27
TALES OF AN OUTING TRIP.
HOW \ CANADIAN STATION MASTER
WAS FOOLED
sTHE sAUGGLLE" AND HIS DisCpMFlTvRE
STORY OF INDIAN sHREWDNEss.


STORY OF INDIAN sHREWDNEss
Gong up tc their Georgian Bay camp In .he lat
ter part Of the summer THIS year, two New York
ers reached Toronto late at night II is necessary
In order 70 reach tkis camp to stay in Toronto
owe; night and take an carly morning train out
Wher the train reached Toronto. in the even
ing there were no passengers in the sleeping
ca. but these two. one Of them made inquiry OF
the porter and found that the car they were
In would remain in The trainshed at Toronto
NJ night and then start back the next morning.
tn car was comfortable. and the prospect OF
getting out and going 10 hotel getting up
early and getting back to the station was not
inviting. This man proposed to the porter that
he allow them TO sleep in the car all night, so
that they could get up in the morning and oe
ready in the station. The porter demurred and
said it was against the rules, but stin 5rioe
made him change his mind.
with a great al OF satisfaction the travel
les saw him make up two comfortable Derus
Ia The stateroom. and they rolled in. They were
awakened early in the morning by the porter
who stuck his face In the door and said IN
hoarse whisper:
"lsc in great trubblc heah, boss. De cleaners
done toe the station master dat dey was two
pussons sleepin' in de car. and ne am a-comn
down heah to see for hisself."
The porter was asked il he had seen the sta
uon-master. He replied that he had not. but
that hearing Of the discovery, he had scurried
or to warn his tenants. When the travellers
we're al! dressed they hurried out Just as they
New-York tribune., 1898-11-27

reached The door. however. they saw the sta
ton master comng and L group Of car-clean-
ers eyed them suspiciOusly. So the man VINO
had got the pair into ali the trouble said Sc
.orely to The porter. pointing % i spot where
some water had leaked out If the ice-cooer On
the floor:
See here! Why didn't you look out for that'
That is no way - take care Of d ar. THIS car
will have 20 80 20 the shop and have that hxed-
How long have you been on the road?'
The portei's eyes buiged. but he shre~dly fell
into the game and said humbiy. that he vas
a new man. The passenger said dccsIYely:
II thought so. You will have 20 do better
than that, or you can't stay with the road.
Then they walked on. The station master.
who had been listening with open-cycd aston
ishment TO this conversation. touched his hat
as they passed out. and they heard The porter
say to him in an explanatory way:
Deed | don't know who dey IS. Dey trab-
blcd on passes and seemed to OHn de road. and
last night dey went TO bed In de car HIfout
askin' by your leave muffin"
That was the last the Americans ever heard
OF the encounter. but hey think they saved he
porters scalp.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-27

On the boat hat goes up 70 the camp In
Georgian Bay from Penetanguishenc every day
there is always a Soodly number Of voyagers.
on the day OF which this story tells there was
man who had never been up before, and he was
going as the guest OF number OF Old-tmcrs.
Coming across from Buffalo to Toronto on the
boat he had successfully eluded the customs
officers and smuggled box OF cigars through.
He vas boaSting SO much about ii that plot
laid 20 humble him. Every on the boat
except the man IN question was taken into the
scheme, including the purser. who knew nearly
every one of the persons that travelled up and
down the bay in the summer About an hour
New-York tribune., 1898-11-27
A GREEK TRANSLATION.

The metamorphoss OF "Charley's Aunt" !
t"Prnce Nicholas Of Greece has approached Mp.
w s. Penley for permission to translate 'Charley'c
Aunt into modern Greek."-Daiiy PaDer l-Punch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

scanty 4x6 towel, and went down stairs
only to find that 1t was not then o'clock
1t seems that in this Cumberland hote
the steam is turned into the pipes at thai
early hour. The newspaper man had been
awakened by the noise of the heater, which
sounded for all the world like raps on the
door.
when you see man or woman climbing
the steps to the western front of the Cap
itol you may bet every dollar you have in
the world that he or she is a stranger In
Washington" said an attache of the Capt.
tol yesterday.
1T is a fact that ninety-nine out of every
100 who enter the Capitol from the west
are persons who are paying their first visit
to the building. After they have been here
awhifc. or are put onto the best way by
their representative or senator, they will
make the pilgrimage by car and land them
selves around the east side, and thus es-
cape climbing SO many steps.
For instance, few days ago noticed
a man enter the corridor putting and blow
ing and trying to catch his breath When
he was cooled of sufficiently he inquired
the way to the House of Representatives.
l showed him and he passed on. The next
day l saw him enter from the east side
with a western congressman. The fellow
was perfectly passive. and 1t was evident
that the trip to the Capitol had been made
in car which landed him up the hill, and
that the congressman had put him onto
the much easier way of reaching the build
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

I'm left alone. But I'm a lion when I'm
reused. That's what l am
The station master looked out from the
ticket office window, which he had eau
tiously raised, and oueried:
IF you were to find the person that
said it, Lem, what would you dor
I'D show i'm what il is TO stir I'D a
sleeping lion: that's what I'd do"
A tall woman entered the room and ex-
claimed:
ance down here. and 1 thought
I'd come and see what the trouble is
It's lucky thing for you that you've got
wife who amt afraid to boss you An
it only to be expected that idleness would
git you into trouble. You amt done any
heard about Hons1"
u was explainfn that there are times
when l. am reg lar Hon-an," he re-
81 med with a very obvious and Intellectual
effort to be fierce, Il want you to under
stand, madam. that 1 don't want no con-
tradiction from nobody. When a man 10 a
reg lar lion. you want to look out fur i'm"
Il ain't a-goin TO conterdict, Lem" she
answered. But / want to call your atten-
ticn to how some lions act. Do you re-
me inter when We was to the circus how
the lion snorted around the cage and roar
ed and scared the childrenr'
yes. And 1 feel like him this minute"
10 De sure. But we mustn't furgit the
way that lion Gained right down an did
what he was told when a lady in brown
KIN have yer own way, Lem an be lion;
but don't you make no mistake an think
you're roamin' monarch OF the desert
You're circus lion: that's what you are
An while I may not have no brown
tights" she added as she followed him to
the door. Il reckon 1 kin manage to go
ahead and give the performance, jes' the
same
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A Trade Secret.

"Oh, Mr.. Scannerton," she exclaimed eff.
fusively; Il have been waiting to see you
1 wanted to tell you how much 1 appre-
ciate that poem you had in the latest is
sue of the Cerebrum Magazine"
you mean the one that begins
Through the turgid depths we plod and
plough,
And Chamber on, we know not how,
To find the goals that promised rest,
But weary starting points, at best"
Yes she answered, with dreamy down
cast eyes. 81 like that. And it gets bet
ter as you go on. 1t gets very much bet
ter. There were parts of it that l could
hardly understand at ALL"
'Oh, you flatter me-
mo, indeed. You ought to do more
things like that. You ought to write in a
more dignified measure and be profound,
you know. like that so much better than
these little things that sound as if they
were done off-hand. Yet 1 know there
must be a great temptation to do that kind
of work.
There isl was the answer II very
narrowly escaped making this one sound
So"
Tell me how
II had to send the thing away in a hurry.
didn't have time to make 1t sound Off
hand" '--7'i-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
THE MONUMENTS CORNER STONE.
Men md Boys Pulled 1t Out of the
Canal.

Canal.
Recently there have been references
made in The Star to the laying of the cor
ner stone and dedication of the Washing
ton national monument" says an old East
Washington man, land one writer init
mates that there are few If any living
who took part, as he, in both professions.
Perhaps he is right as to the few survivors
Of the two professions, but there are hun
dreds who were boys when Tin 1S48) the
corner stone was laid and were spectators
of the scene, some Of whom took part in
the dedication proceedings. know a num-
Der who, like myself. Joined in at least
three professions connect ted with the mon
umeEt and helped to haul the corner stone
1t was early in 1913, l believe, when the
stone was being hauled from the Baltimore
and Ohio depot, then at Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and I'd street northwest, to the ground
a long string of oxen being attached to the
truck, when the 14th street bridge over the
car al gave way, the wheels of the truck
going through. Intelligence by word of
outh reached the navy yard and the
workmen at once held a meeting and re-
solved to volunteer their services to extrf>
cate the stone and haul 1t to its destina-
ton. A line was at once formed, Gen.
Henderson Of the Marine Corps loaning us
flag and furnishing field music drum and
fife. and we marched up the then dusty
avenue to 14th street bridge. Here under
the direction of our foreman, we soon had
lifted the wagon and moved 1t south of the
canal, and attaching ropes, we relieved the
oxen, and to the muse and cheers the
stone was hauled to the ground. There
were perhaps three hundred of US, and l
can name dozen or SO yet living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
A CLOSE CALL.
Mp and Tuck Between the Miners and
the Mountain Lion,

MD SnO TUCK between the Miners and
the Mountain Lion.
A number of sportsmen were recently
talking over the good times they had had
Duck shooting last fall. when the converse
ton turned on hunting big game in the
west Some thrilling adventure was re-
lated by every one in the group but an
elderly man, end he in turn was asked for
a story.
Il don't suppose" began the silent man,
that any of you young fellows ever ran
across mountain lion, as they are becom-
ing rather scarce now in the west. But
early In the fifties, when I first went to
Colorado to hunt for gold, these animals
were quite numerous. I recall on one oc-
casion having little adventure with a
lion that almost scared ME out of my wits
With partner I was working a claim in
the mountains near Ouray. and one day be-
fore the very cold weather of the winter
set in We both went to town to get some
supplies, leaving our little cabin on the
mountain side alone
TT came or to snow so hard soon after
we arrived In O,Iray that we did not, get a
chance to return to our claim for three
days. On our return Journey we noticed as
we were climbing the hills the tracks of a
mountain lion leading toward our cabin.
Presently. however, as we got nearer and
nearer to our little home, we lost the track
of the animal. and the sight of an open
window, which had been carefully closed
on our departure for town, caused US to
forget all about the lion and its presence.
well. had reached the window and was
just about to put my head into the apart
ment when there came terrible growl
and the next instant great yellow body
sprang through the opening right on my
back. its claws catching my bucksllin coat
and ripping it open to my waist. turning
me completely over and into the snow.
My partner took the dangerous situation in
at a glance and whipped out his gun. Then
the Internal lion turned on him, making a
fearful leap in his direction. Before he
could fire the Infatuated beast was upon
him. and. seizing him by the slack OF his
coat, shook him as though he were but a
rat. 1 was on my feet by this time. and,
drawing my revolver. sneaked up and put
q bullet right through his head. The ami
NAL groaned and fell back dead and my
partner drew his breath freely once more.
1t was a close call, but neither Of US was
hurt, and the lions skin in another week
was serving as a rug at the foot of my
bunk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29

Written for The Evening Star.
His Reward.
He oft would tell-and he meant 1t, too
OF the wonderful things his love would do.
And she listened while
In his ardent style
He sought to win from her lips q
smile.
believe me-" quoth he, IF could.
my sweet.
I would lay the world at your dainty
feet"
And he noted how. with a placid brow.
She would lean to hear this especial vow.
And he sighed. "Ah, me,
II 1 could but see
A wizard who'd make such wonders
be,
I'd pay his price to monopolize
The secret for winning such a prize"
And he brooded over this fancy strange
Till cen through his dreams it began to
range.
He found one night,
To his great delight,
He could take this earth with a bow
polite
And, placing it at her feet declare
Il have done as 1 promised; the world
is there"
Then he stood in hope that she might ex-
express
Some kindly thought of his tenderness.
She looked it DER
With glance-no more;
And her mien was laughter than be-
fore.
1T was very good Of you, but-dear
mel
1 don't think it's much of a world"
Quoth she.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
A LAw-ABIDING CITIZEN.
Which is just Why the Man IL Still
Alive.

Which is Just Why the Man IL Still
Alive.
I'm a law-abiding citizen" he said to
the policeman of the martial mien who
may be seen along Pennsylvania avenue
rot far from the Treasury corner on sun
shiny days, land 1 have been over to the
recruitment yonder," nodding a kind Of a
half-back dip of the head toward the great
marble mark of esteem of the American
people for the late George Washington.
Whats that got to do with itg' in
qUired the policeman.
IF hadn't have been law-abiding I'd
have been a dead nan this very minute"
Then you ought to be glad that you
are" said the policeman, approvingiy.
Are what?"
Are alive"
But I'm not
What do you mean?" and the policeman
began to look around for the man who
arrests crazy people. ----.-
II mean what l say. What do you s'pose
1 mean? I'm making a kick because I'm
alive. 1 wouldn't be making it If 1 was
dead, would I?' .'---
Really, sir" insisted the policeman,
making a bold front. though as peaceful as
an American warShip in Havana harbor
you are talking about"
The stranger took the policeman by the
bosom of his coat and carefully conveyed
him to the far side Of the walk.
Considering it's you." he said, in a whis-
per. ''I'll tell you. 1 said that l was kick
ing because l was alive, and am. And
am alive because l am law-abiding citi-
zen. That is why wish l was not
Not what?" inquired the policeman,
without thought.
That's all right continued the stranger,
in plying tone: you can't help it. But
you are getting me off the subject. 1t has
been the one object of my life to hurl my
self from the lofty summit of yon tower
ing cenotaph. and be squashed to atoms far
below, and this morning l went up there
for the purpose of accomplishing my dear
est wish. But 1 am, as l have Said, sir, a
law-abiding Citizen and when l reached
the top, sir, what do 1 find there but a
notice, which is in the nature of a COM
mand. sir. from, the government to all good
citizens, to this effect: Please do not throw
articles out Of the windows; it may en-
danger the lives Of those below.' That's all
there was to 1t. sir, but could violate the
law. sir, and throw myself out of the win
dows? No. sir: it might have endangered
the lives of those below. Therefore, gave
up my cherished purpose and am here ask
ing you where shall go next" .-
"St. Elizabeths.' yentured the polite po-
liceman, and went into brief explanation
himself. $50 -s-, .-rt, a.t o. 5,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
HOW HE DECEIVED HEI

1t was In a town not many miles from
Washington that there was recently given
couple Of masquerade parties at private
houses. At the second Of these the hostess
Of the first party found herself talking
very amicab1y with mask in whom she
supposed she recognized gentleman who
had come to- town after her own enter
tainment. Simply for the sake Of indulg-
ing in conversation and Of throwing the
gentleman or his scent Of her own iden-
tity she askeds
party?''
with an invitation"
Quired.
YES" he replied, ''but Mrs. Blank does
not like me-
CONSERVATION seized upon Mrs. Blank.
but she instantly determined not to be-
tray herself.
Doesn't, eh?" the lady returned care
lessly. Probably that is one of the things
which you imagine. Some people are al
ways assuming that others do not like
them, you know"
Her companion seemed q trffle annoyed.
Il am not one of that Sort" he retorted.
rather brusquely. Besides, she has in
timated to me that she did not like me-
Is II IdiT 10 dSk nOWs Bank ask
ed, entirely mystified in regard to the iden-
tity of her interlocutor. =
why, should not mind telling you If
1 were sure that you wouldn't repeat it."
"Oh. I never betray a confidence" the
lady said, eagerly. 80
The gentleman leaned over until his face
under the mask was near to hers, Il ask
ed her to marry me-" $3.50
Mrs. Blank was more startled than ever
The train of her old suitors-and in her
day she had had not a few-came up be-
fore her mental vision, and she wondered
which one Of them chance had brought to
her side tonight, but in vain.
But" she said, slowly, because q lady
refused your hand it does not follow chat
she dtslikes you. I am sure woman is
not to be supposed to dislike every man
she does not wish to marry That would
be a most absurd assumption"
To be sure it would" he assented cheer
FULLY, but in this particular case she did
not refuse me-
did not refuse your" echoed Mrs Blank
in establishment. She certainly did not
accept your
That is precisely what she did do"
1T is not Mrs. Blank began, and
then considering that if she mentioned
names she might show more knowledge of
Mrs Blanks affairs than was compatible
with pretending to be another person, so
she changed her sentence and said, cred
liable that she should accept you and then
marry another man."
she didn't, Kate" her husband said, in
his own natural voice, "she married me-"
Toni she exclaimed
yes, my dear" Tom answered. You
told me at our party that 1 couldn't fool
you, even If I did wear a mask"
You are wretch and a monster" she
declared. land / will never forgive YOU"
But she did, and told the Joke at her
own expense before the evening was over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-29
HER OPINION OF HIM.
A Lawyer Who Was Caught Up wit
for Once.

A Lawyer Who Was Caught Up With
for Once.
If there is anything exasperating in this
life it Is the lawyer who delights to bully
rag and otherwise despitefulIy use wit
ness, more particularly when that witness
is a woman. 1t is on this account that
there is general rejoicing when that kind
of an attorney is smote hip and thigh by
one of his supposedly helpless victims. OF
such is the following tale:
The woman was on the stand and she
was a very nice-mannered, respectable wo-
man. who kept a cheap boarding house, and
it was the desire of one of her guests to be
dishonest that had brought her to the court
to make him pay his board.
How old did you say you were, madam"
inquired the lawyer, with no reason on
earth, for an elderly landlady is no more
anxious to lose board bill than young
one.
IT did not say, SIR" she responded, flush
ing to the roots of her hair.
Twill you be kind enough to say.
madam
Its none of your business"
objection sustained" smiled the court.
'Um." said the lawyer. rubbing his chin,
how much did you say the amount was
the defendant owed you?"
twenty-five dollars"
And for how long was that?"
Five weeks"
That's five dollars a week, isn't it?''
Yes, SIR
Five weeks at five dollars a week Ia
twenty-five dollars, believe you said?"
Yes, SIR
The witness was patient. but her temper
was not improved under the strain.
isn't that an extravagant price to pay
for board in that locality, madam" in
quired the attorney severely.
He didn't pay It, SIR, answered the
worm, beginning to turn.
The lawyer gave a little start Of surprise
then became indignant at the very thought
of a witness talking like that
Don't be facettous on the witness stand
madam" he said. assuming tone Of warn
Ing. This is serious matter, madam.
have asked II your prices were not exorbi-
tant and you have seen fit to answer .-ght.
ly, madam. Now, madam, ask you in all
earnestness II you mean to tell this court
that your prices are moderate and that II
should come to your house to board you
would charge me FIVE dollars week? An.
swer directly, madam" and the attorney
sat back In his chair and assumed an i'm.
perial manner.
The witness was not at all abashed
"No. Sir" she said, simply, 81 would
II thought not. thought not, Z interrupt.
ca the attorney, bending over and rubbing
hts hands.
mo. sir" continued the witness, 1T would
not charge You at all. would make you
pay in advance"
Then the court forgot its dignity and
everybody laughed except the attorney.