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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

ing the affair in charge to provide the SOL
dters with genuine, old fashioned Oh. list
mas dlnner--oge OF the kind itaat will show
the men that. though absent. they are not
forgotten During the evening an interest
ing programme OF musical and literary Sc
lections Will be presented by local talent.
Captain Hadlcy Franklin OF the Emmets,
who Is home on leave, will be present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
Not Extrnditable,

Chief OF Police Baugh has been forced 90
defer his proposed trip to Germany
after young Howard for tao reason that the
State authorities have decided that the Of
Tense with which Howard Is charged-em-
bexzling private funds. Is not extraditable.
Young Howard has. however EXPRESSED a
pem.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
rWo FUNERALS.

The remains OF Mrs Linda May Murphy
reached this CITY from Shreveport at noon
today and we're conveyed TO their last rest
Ing place from the depot. Mrs. Murphy was
the daughter OF Captafl A. H. Cook OF this
city and a sister OF Mrs. Jrdson james.
The funeral OF MISS Ella Mas. daughter
Of MIR. and Mrs. Max Mans. who died at
her home In this city of consumption On
Saturday night last, took place this after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
The Enmct Tea.

The ladies' OF the Emmett auxiliary are
preparing an excellent luncheon and tea
to be served at Temperance hall this even
lrg from to 0 y. M. for the purpose OF
raising a Christmas fund for the Emmett
Rifles. now az Savannah The ladies' in
charge Of tho tea request that all ladies
having. promised contributions Will have
them In not later than 10 O'Clock this
morning. 1t Is the intention OF those hay-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
THE DEATH ROLL.

]. W. Britt railroad switchman recent
~ IN the employ OF the Missouri Kansas
and Texas railway died Sunday at the
Houston inflrmary Of apcplexy. The de-
ceased was As years OF age and had no raj
atives in this city. Ha is said to have n
family at Boulder. Colorado, The remains
were buried here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
THE ROCK island cAsE.

Defendants demurrer in State OF Texas
VS.. Chicago. Rock Island and Texas Rail-
way. was overruled in the Twenty sixth
district court t,iay, and the case will now
90 on trial en- its merits. Defendant is
charged with violating the commisls 5
compress regulations and sought to have
sc case dismissed on the ground that un-
der the law the penalty attaching to a
violation a commission rate is not assess
able in cases OF violations OF mere rules.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
DEPARTMENT. NOTES.

The quarterly tax ON passenger earnings
OF the Texas and Pacific railroad received
by tho comptroller today amounted TO
s2062, 49,
The Clarksyil,c Ice company of C!arks-
Vile, Red river county. filed ITS cha!ter
with Inc secretary OF state today. Capital
stock. $4,000. lneorrorators: Il. II. Bailey,
A. j. clenienen, w. +. Burke.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
A HORSE KILLED.

A peculiar accident occurred here today
which illustrates the danger lurking in
unthought-o of places from electricity, which
Is so plentifully distributed throughout
cities OF any size these days. horse be-
longing TO Or. NJ. NJ, Smath was instantly
killed by bringing his nose in contact with
an iron awning post In front of the Postal
telegraph office. Tie post had become
charged with electricity from a WIRE at
tachei thereto to support a transparency
lighted with electricity. One OF the dead
animals legs wEch touched the post after
he fell was burned +, the bone by the
strong current
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

Mrs. Sophie Menter died Sunday night
at 1880 o'clock at the home of her daush-
ter, Mrs. j. Kaule. No. lila Montgomery
avenue. Mrs. Menter had reached the ripe
old age of SIS years ana was loved by n
large circle OF friends. The funeral took
place at 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

of that city with the State superintendent
OF education.
"A. S. Busby of Gatesviile. T. II. Anderson
OF Waxahachie aud Morgan Rhoads OF
Waco were among the arrivals here today
Kas Young, ESD. of LonSyiew, former
ianv partner of Congressman De Graffen-
reid. was in the city today on business with
the land office.
Judge Reagan returned from Dallas ihls
morLt,lg and Is well pleased over he SPLEEN
did showing made by the State before Judge
Mccormick in the injunction cases pending
in hts court.
j. e. Leith, traffic manager of the Texas
Midland, was here today TO give the rail-
road commission his reascns tor asking
thai his road be permitted to u.s. Texas
and Pacific switch a Terrell.
Uncle Jaks McGaugney was here today
aucired lin a brown WOODEN shirt, high op
boots and mud colored slicker. He gave
1t ON. that he is now the proud owner OF
500 steer yearlings aud that he has started
out TO become a cattle king.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

orders of the digestion, and all weakness
of the stomach 1t makes the assimilation
perfect, the liver active, the blood pure and
rich with the life giving elements of the
food, the nerves strong and steady, and 1t
drives all impurities and abnormal acids
from the blood. II allays Inflammation and
dispels pain. 1t is the great blood. maker
and flesh builder. 1t does not make cor
pulcnt people more corpulent. Unlike cod
liver oil, it does not build flabby flesh, but
tears down the unhealthy, half dead It's
sues that constitute corpulency, carries
them away and excretes them, replacing
them with the firm tissues of health.
Thousands have testified to its merits.
Sold at all medicine stores.
~ have been afflicted with rheumatism and
kidney trouble" writes Mr.. c. y: White, OF
Grove. Geauga Co., Ohio. II suffered untold
pain. i was afraid would lose my mind. Az
times was almost entirely helpless. There had
not been a night for three years that could rest
in any position. tried DR.. PieTce's Golden
Medical Discovery. ! used three bottles of it
and am we'll of both diseases"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipation. Constipation is the cause of
many diseases Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. One Pellet" is a
gentle laxative, and two mild cathar-
tic Druggists sell them and there's
nothing else just as good"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
FROM THE CAPITAL CITY
Wild Cuesses at the Vote In the Recent
Election.
A MURDERER ASKS FOR COMPUTATION
Proceedings In the supreme Court.
Judge Reagan satisfied with the
Case Made by the state.

Austin, Texas, November 2S-Several a.
tempts have since the election been made
TO draw conclusions from the vote sup
posed TO have been cast for governor. AS
said conclusions arc based upon figures
which uae anything but official, BIS .des
being in most instances as far from correct
as possible Il follows that the Information
supposed to be impaired by their publ.ca-
ton is valueless. For distance. take the
latest effort OF this kind VIII ch appeared
In some OF the Sunday papers. Il credits
Sayers with having received 51o0 woes in
Ellis county and 5000 In Travis, whereas
The actual figures for Ellis are 1860 and for
Travis 1900 And these are but two OF
the MANY cases of figuring uloa fictitious
returns for which the ciforl referred 20
challenges aUteltion, hence the absolu q
Wonhlessness OF the Information Il is sup
posen 10 Impart. All that can be said VITA
u certainly of being correct abouS the vote
cast tor governor on November Is Iha q
majority OF this North Texas counties did
no. come UP with the same big totais for
which their returns were Gotable Ia 1856
ana that their represent alton in the next
state convention will in consequence be
much curt down. AS TO what sid vote ac-
tuaily was, 10 one VIII know until the of
fetal returns are opened and gwen out by
the Incoming legislature, as in 1lat boly
alone is vested the authority to canvass
said returns, the secretary of erate being
charged by law to deliver them with the
seals unbroken to the speaker of the house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

The remains OF Christian Hoshn. tbe
old German who died Saturday at st. JOS.
ieph's inarmary. were buried yesterday
morning at Magnolia cemetery, Messrs
Ross 6 Wright receiving a telegram from
"a relative of the deceased Jules SCHNEIDER
OF Dallas, instructing them to bury the
remains here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

iBoro -Fonmalin elmer & Amend)
new Antseptic and prophylotlc. The
ideal mouth and tooth wash. Z. r. Schmidt
Houston, Texas, agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
NOTES.

A petition in bankruptcy was filed with
the clerk OF the Federal distr ct court to-
day by w. f. Wyatt of William Penn.
Washington county.
Hon. Jsf johnson has resigned the chair
manship of boJn the city and county DEM
ocratic executive committees. Louis j.
Workman succeeds him in the former and
/. j. Jones in the latter.
Attorney General Crane and Railroad
Ccmmiss ioner Maylield returned from Dali
las this evening we'll satisfied with the
showing made by the State in tire commits
sion injunction cases last week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

And now the man who once bothered yo,,
how beautifully he can shovel mud.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
POSTPONED.

The sale OF the George w. Scheultz stock
81 shoes, at SlT Main street. will no. com.
,nsnoe until Wednesday,, November 30.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29

CONCLUSION YOU'LL REACH
After trying US, that what We claim is 60.
that we are the only people who can please
the most fassidions. 81 Packard's Troy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
MURDERER WANTS coAlMuTATIoN.

Dave Yancy. colorod, convicted OF MUIR
der in Colorado cou.Ay last March. whose
case wus affirmed by the SQUIRT o. criminal
appeals, ana has been senenced 10 hang
on December liz. has filed with the COVER
nor an application FOR Communication OF SEN
teuce to life Imprisonment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
PERSONAL.

S. A. oliver, e. r.. Alsbury, J. n. Mather
and Clarence OF Houston were Capital City
visitors today.
Selig Deutchinan. ESQ who cuts tons OF
ice In San Antonio poli;ics. Is here today 10
wrestie with the pardon board.
Colonel sam iIain, tax agent OF the
Southern Pacific lines was a caller al the
oonptrolier's department today
Mayor Christen OF Laredo was here to-
day and filed the belated scholastic census
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
SUPREME COURT.

Tho following proceedings were had In
the supreme court today:
Wrlts OF errcr refused: Nixon VS.. Miles
ct al. from McLennan: Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Re Railway COMPANY VS.. Moorinan,
from McLennan Long ct al vs.. Bchan e.
al, Il ON Bowie.
Motion for rehearing submitted: San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass Railway Company
We. Gurley, from Nehemiah
Reversed and remanded: Griffis vs.
Payne, BY next friend, from Lamar; Hous-
ton East and West Texas Railway com
pany vs.. Rtnlneis. from Nacogdoches; San
ger Bros. vs. Roberts ct al, from Titus.
Affirmed: Phoenix Assurance Company
of London VS.. Munger Improved Cotton Ma
ohinery Company, from Dallas
Submitted: Breath, guardian. OF al VS..
City of Galveston, from Galveston.
Set for December IL: Berlin Iron Bridge
Company vs.. City of San Antonio. from
Bexar.
Certified questions answered: Branch VS..
International and Great Northern Railroad,
from Comal; Cobb VS.. Barber ct AL from
Dallas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
pENrrENTIARY BOARDS REPORT.

fENliENIlAhf BOARDS hEPOkI
TIE pententiary board met here today
and filed its biennial report accompan ed
by similar reports from the penitentary
officials with the governor. The question
Of purchasing sugar farm was but lightly
touched. ire understanding being that 1t
Will be Disposed of ac the next regular
meeting, which takes place In December
There is little probability OF readvertise-
ment for bids, however. as two members
of the beard are welded TO the proposed
purchase of the Campbell, Sewell ami Nor
ton place. whidS Governor Culberson will
not approve and according to present In
dications they will let II lie over until after
incoming administration that their iudg
ment in tho matter is correct. If they are
reapposnted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-11-29
cnAR0E CHANGED To MURDER.

NTf+NIkOE N7ff+N-NHt@fF . . II IT sf'f1fN'
The negro. Eugene Owens. who was cur
by his brother during family row few
nights ago. died today and the charge OF
assault with intent TO kill lodged against
tbs latter. Woo IS in jail. was changed 10
iruflier this evening.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
by Way of Illustration.

"Mr. Trimmer" said the artless
girl, "what is labial salutation?"
"Wh-why," stammered Mr.. Trim
mer, T-I- that is, might per
perhaps illustrate it, b-but l d-don't
think -"
"Why not, Mr.. Trimmer? Here is
pencil and paper-please show me. y
Mr.. Trimmer trembled with agita-
ton. He was a decidedly bashful
young man.
81 am such a poor hand at illustrat-
ing" he murmured.
"Please, Mr.. Trimmer"
"Well," he gasped, ''if you will
promise to shut your eyes while I'm
doing the d-drawing, I'll t-try.
The pretty girl closed her eyes, the
wicked Trimmer leaned triumphantly
forward, there was long drawn chee-
chee-cheep, and all was over.
"Why, Mr.. Trimmer" said the
pretty girl, as her eyes flew open, sis
that what it is?"
"Yes, yes" cried the frightened
youth. at is, indeed. I'll get the
Webster and show you.
"Never mind about the Webster,
said the lovely girl, trimmer is good
enough for me-.
And then their mutual understand
ing was complete, Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

The statement in Spanish paper
that the last two descendants of
Christopher Columbus are inmates of
the poorhouse at Cadiz invites inquiry
as to the whereabouts of the Duke Of
Veragua and his impecunious brother.
The last heard of those descendants
of the great discoverer they were in a
huff because their hosts at the
Worlds Fair would not pass the hat
for them. Ii they have now gone to
the poorhouse or sent their sons
there, it is a rather dismal commen-
tary on the Spanish pension system,
as well as their own ability to make q
living by some kind of work
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

Tho Indianapolis News observes:
"The old order changeth, giving place
to new," and in naval construction, at
least, there is room for considerable
doubt as to whether the new is any
better than the old. The disasters
involving the loss of millions of dol
lars and hundreds of lives at one fell
swoop have been known only since
the advent of the much praised IRON
clad.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

A fine sample of castle in Spain is
that constructed by the newspaper Ell
Pals, in the form of dream of re-
union Of South America with Spain
against the United States, remarks
the New York Tribune. Such an al
lance, it says, would be the second
Power in the world in population.
That is to be doubted. South Amer
lea has about 44,00O,O 900 and Spain
$4,000, 900; in all, say, $4,000, 600.
Leaving the British Empire, with its
hundreds of millions, out of the cal
culation, Russia and the United States
both considerably outnumber the pro-
posed alliance Moreover, some mil
lions of the South Americans are wild
Indians. If they be omitted and only
civilized people counted, the new
PvSer would be inferior in population
- Germany, and perhaps to Austria
Hungary, so that, instead of being the
second in the world, it would have to
fight for sixth OF seventh place. That
is, however, of little consequence, for
the arrangement is about as improb-
able as an alliance between the earth
and Mars.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

Much has been said in praise of the
enforcement of sanitary laws in the
German Army, and the fruits may be
appreciated when we recall that in the
last thirty years the cases of illness
fell forty-twe- per cent, i. e., now
about twenty-three full regiments less
than formerly fell i'll, and the mortal
ity decreased sixty-fvc per cent, that
is, during the period of military ser.
vice 200 fewer men died.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

1t is rumored that the latest fash
ions for women show continuing
subsistence of the puffed sleeve. The
sleeve sometime ago ceased to be a
cause for alarm, maintains Harper's
Weekly, and in its present proper
tions might easily have been tolerated
Cor long time to come. But that, of
course, would not suit the fell pur-
poses of the fashion -mongers, whose
scheme is to let the sleeve dwindle
until it reaches its lowest possible
limit, and then gradually swell it
again to the full balloon size. The
prime purpose OF the artiticers OF
fashion is to induce the greatest
amount of change which womankind
will endure. In order to be adopted
changes in costume must be gradual.
Woman will not adopt new fashion
OF garb which makes all her old clothes
impossible; aud yeti would not please
her to have the gowns of two success
sive seasons made alike. A change
always, but not too violent change
that seems to be the requirement
the designers have to meet.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
UNCLE HENRYs PRESCRIPTION.

Amt no use o. frettin'
Bout the weather, friends;
Got to take whatever
The kind Creator sends.
What IL clouds do gether.
And the cold winds blow?
Can't have jist fair weather
All the time, you know.
But there's one thing certain,
Ifyour stomach's right,
You can make the darkest
Day seem nice n bright,
Git up in the mornin',
Rustic round bit;
Show 'em there's some ginger
In your system yit.
Sing m dance m whistle,
Startle all creation
Anything to git your
Blood in circulation
Make somebody happy
Lordy, that's the way
Any one can brighten
Up the darkest day!
cleveland Leader.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
A Long Dog.

Don't be afraid" said the owner of
The very attenuated dachshuud; che
won't hurt you"
"I can't help being suspicious of
him, was the reply. 'If he is good
natured why doesn't he wag his tail
when 1 go to pat his head?"
"He will pretty soon. You know it
takes even thought some little time to
travel. Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

The screoch Of the. locomotive
whistle is now heard in dreamy old
Damascus. The romantic East is be-
ing invaded on all sides by the har-
bingers Of civilization. 1t takes
nearly all day to 20 by rail from Beirut
to Damascus. Tho journey is an ex-
ceedingly romantic one.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

France has decided 10 spend S22,-
roo, 900 year for new war ships up to
aud including 1903. The French idea
is that the only way for nation to get
navy worthy of the name is TO 90 to
work and build il.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

Joy i'm Absence-TOuchy-AS Silent Partner
Borrowing Trouble-Gregarious-T
Snake Editor Answered-Her Gentle
Reproach-The Gentle Reminder, Etc.
love the good old-fashioned songs,
And for good cause, as you'll allow;
present Joy to them belongs
Because nobody sings them now
-Juugo.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

OF the one hundred and eighteen
wearers ci the Victoria Cross in the
British Army, twelve are surgeons, a
large number when the whole number
OF officers in tho army, of different
corps connections, is taken into ac-
cnnnf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

"We use the eagle as National
emblem" says the Christian Advo-
cate, ''because the first battle of the
Revolution began in the early morn
ing, and the sleeping eagles were
awakened in the early morning. flew
from their nests aud circled over the
combatants, 'shrieking for freedom,
the American patriots declared. "
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
The ObjectiO

"Give me the man who sings at his
work." exclaimed the CHEEKY citizen.
"He is the person whose tempera-
ment has my sympathy and approval
every time"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Blitters, 81
don't object to the man who sings at
his work so long as he confines him
self to that. What annoys me is to
have him come in and insist on sing
ing at my work. Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

"I'll never forget the time l took
my good old aunt from the country to
see Shakespearean revival at one of
the theatres.
"Didn't she like it?"
Like it? l found out that she
would never have gone at all but fol
the impression she had that revival
meant something religious. "-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

O'Terrence-"Murty, how wud yez
loike t be hermit? Wud yez ini'y
solichude?"
O'Toole -"Oh, Oh don't know. 1t
wudn't be so if yez hod some one t.
share it wild yez. "-Up-to-Date.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
The Gentle Reminder.

"Did you ever" asked the young
husband, "have your wife look you in
the eyes when You came home and
ask you if you had not forgotten some
thing?"
"Many time, me boy" answered
the old married man. "5he does yet.
In the early days it used to mean a
kiss; now it is usually reference to
wiping my shoes. Cincinnati En-
auirer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
Her Gentle Reproncll.

81 suppose" said pessimistic
young man, reported by the Cleveland
Leader, that you would never speak
to me again if 1 were to kiss you.
"Oh, George" replied the adored
one, who had no use for pessimism
just then; "why dent you get oven
the habit of always lookingat the dark
side of things?"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
borrowing Trouble.

He-"I suppose you would scream
aud wake up everybody in the house
if were to kiss you. !"
why Is it that some folks
can't help borrowing trouble?"-Chi-
cauo News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

Projecties used by the United States
army for its great modern guns cost as
follows: Solid shot, S-inch, S69.SO
each; 1O-inch, S14L59 each; Pinch,
S2l2 each; 12-inch mortar shells,
weighing 500 pounds, STA each, and
12-inch mortar shells, weighing 1000
mounds, $l95 each.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
Foggier Than London.

EsquiDalt is the only place in the
British empire, according to a recent
Genealogical report, that exceeds
London in cloudiness. Esquimalt is
also the dampest place in the empire,
while Adelaide, in Australia, is the
dryest. Ceylon is the hottest, and
Northwest Canada the coolest pos
session that the flag of England floats
over.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
THE AFTER TIME.

the
VI frozen cod; Lies white nwindinp
of
That still ahomles
blue, That shall wa G
Oerarches dazzling ure I'll
That still
md chill
n
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13
TOucli.y.

'Isn't Groucher very irritable
MANI"
"He is rather touchy. Touched
me yesterday for ten. Detroit Free
Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

.E colonel, the pro-
fessor and young
Jack Hawley were
seated around the
table in a bay win
dow of the club
dining-room, over
their after-dinner
coffee.
The dinner had
been excellent, and
the old colonel, as
the guest of the
evening, was feel
ing partic icularly