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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Condition of City Finances.

City Clerk Carpenter has Issued a state
ment showing the condition Of the city's
finances at the close Of business January 81.
The amount Of the 1898 levy was s95. 477.13
and Of this amount the sum of $40. O79.S SO has
been drawn. leaving a balance of $25. 397, "a.
The balances in the different funds follow:
Interest. s9,s76: judgment. 1896; police. ST.
1875; fire. sl15; public light. $2,611: salary.
SO, 1855; engineer, 1898; general. $273: street
repair, 1855; park. $1.2S2: special witness.
81; emergency. 1913: dog. 1914: milk. s11:
water. 4.1O7; special license tax. $62.
This leaves a balance Of S25. 900 to pay the
running expenses OF the city from the
present time until the next levy Is available.
which will be In August. The usual overlap
in some of the funds will occur. but 1t will
not be as large as usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL Meeting
Shareholders of the Omaha Loan ami
Building Association Elect
Three Directors.

The sixteenth annual meeting OF the share
holders OF the Omaha Loan and Building as
ISOLATION was held last evening in the office
of the association In The Bee building.
There was a good attendance and the bust
ness of the meeting was disposed OF Will
animation and unanimity. .
The election OF three members OF the
board Of directors occupied over an hour.
resulting In the selection Of George w.
LOOMS and w. S. Wright. members OF the
present board. and W. Scott King, as .
representative Of South Omaha sharehold-
ers.
The annual report Of the association shows
a substantial gain over the preceding years
business. as will be seen by the following
n IN, M ric0H.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

The figures indicate an easy money mar
ket. a condition prevalent throughout the
country.
In it's sixteen years. experience the Omaha
has never had as large a cash balance as at
the present time. Heretofore the dificulty
was to supply the demand. now the demand
is not equal to the supply. Since the first Of
the year the demand has materially i'm
proved and the secretary expressed conf
dence that with the opening OF the building
season the condition will be reversed.
The Omaha has 999 shareholders-647
males and 1862 females. The expenses OF the
association for the year were S4.151.S SO. Sew
enteen new building loans were made dur
ing the year. Mortgage loans aggregate
s1S9 ,OO1. The property held as security is
appraised at s432 AIS and is insured for $685.
1870. o. the thousand accounts on the books
OF the association there Is delinquent only
1891.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
FIRE RECORD.
Guests Have Narrow Escape,

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-The Oxford hotel
Seventh and Charles streets, was partially
burned today and thirty guests, who were
sleeping soundly at the time. had a narrow
escape. Most of the guests left the burning
building partially dressed and half suffocated.
Three In the top story were rescued by fire.
men with ladders.
Among the guests who had narrow escapes
from death were Charles Leonard and wife,
Hilda Thomas. Frank Barry and Lew Wells,
all of whom are on the program at the
Columbia theater this week,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
DEATH RECORD.


~ARAPAHOE, Neb., Feb. 1.-(Special.) -
Captain Edward Barry Murphy, a veteran
Of the civil and Indian wars. has died in
this city. The record Of his services as
captain Of the Seventh Iowa and COM
mander at Fort Kearney is included in the
history Of the civil war. He was the
founder Of Arapahoe and had the honor OF
naming the town. lie was an invalid for
several years prior to his death, during
which time he completed a book on the
Indian Wars of the West"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
THERE IS A CLASS OF pE0PlE

Who are Injured by the use of coffee. Re.
Gently there has been placed in all the
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place Of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. 1t does
not cost over u as much. Children may
drink 1t with great benefit. 15c and 25c
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Miner Dies on Doorstep.

DEADWOOD, 8. D.. Feb. 1.-(Special.)-
John Theirs. another Of the old pioneers Of
the Black Hills, was found dead in front Of
his door yesterday. An autopsy showed an
enlargement Of the heart. He came to the
Black Hills in 1876 and engaged in mining.
He was a member in good standing OF the
Society Of the Black Hills Pioneers and he
had a valuable estate In Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
DIES IN SAVING HIS CHILD
FARMER Rescues His Family. hut 10
sunocnted When Returning the
Last Time.

SEARS, Mich, Feb. Fire last night
destroyed the home OF Thomas Lowden
near here. After ~rescuing his wife and four
children, Mr.. Lowden re-entered the dwell
Ing for his 5-year-old boy, who was sleep
ing upstairs. The father was overcome and
both persisted.
Mrs. Lowden. leaving three Of her chill
dren In the barn, walked barefooted and in
her nightrobe with her baby in her arms to
the nearest neighbours house, half a mile
distant.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Pioneer of Creafon.

CREsTON. Ia. Feb. 1.-tSpecial. Mrs.
Bridget Cushen. aged 80. died yesterday
morning. She was . pioneer. her residence
in Creston having been over a quarter Of q
century and she leaves five children. Two
sons left home years ago and since their de-
parture their father. mother. a brother and
sister have died.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

La Grippe Is again epiuemic. Every pre-
caution should be taken to avoid 1t. Its
specific cure is One Minute Cough Cure.
The best remedy for all ages; cures coughs,
colds and all lung troubles Pleasant to the
taste. No one will be disappointed In US
ing 1t,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Old Soldier,

ASHLAND, Neb., Feb. 1.-(Special.)-G.
w. Gibson, a veteran of the civil war, died
suddenly this morning at his home of
heart disease. He was a member OF Com
pany B.. Fourth Minnesota, and was SO years
of age. Mrs. j. Cecil Cornwell of 27O1
W street, Omaha, a daughter OF the
veteran, left this afternoon for Ashland.
where she Will take charge Of the funeral
arrangements, which will be announced
later.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Rev. Charles Seymour Robin.on.

NEW YORK, Feb. THE Rev. Charles
Seymour Robinson died at his home in this
city this morning. He had been seriously
Ill for some weeks. DR.. Robinson was a
Presbyterian divine. well known as a writer
Of hymns and books.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

merchant. died suddenly in his office at
American and New York streets today. Mr..
Taylor's death is believed to have been
caused by ptomaine poisoning. the result
OF impure meat used In the manufacture OF
scrapple. which ARTICLE OF food he ate for
breakfast.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Iuiurie. Prove Fatal.

LEAD, S. D., Feb. Especial. Thames
May died In the Homestake hospital yester-
day from the effects Of injuries received
from falling forty feet down the shaft Of
the Sunset Mining company at Terry.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
workmen Killed in Explosion.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. 1.-The press
mill OF the Ohio Powder compauy's works,
located four miles north Of this city, ex-
ploded with terrific force shortly before
noon today, killing two employees. David
Evans and Henry Dams, and totally demol-
ishing the building and machinery.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Hospe's Famous Cut Prices

Never before have we made such re-
auctions in the prices-But these instru-
ment must be sold-so we have made
prices that will sell them and sell them
quickly.
One Baby Grand p%iano-high grade
in fine rosewood case-only $425-terms
cash S5O-balance SIS per mOnth-This
piano Is as good as new-fully war
ranted.
One Baby Grand piano in fine walnut
case-almost new-the latest pattern
and guaranteed perfect in case-tone
and action-$575-Terms-$1OO cash
balance $50 per month.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. 1.-Charles =.
Barry's residence and its costly furniture
and rare bric-a-brac were destroyed by fre
today. The total loss is $110,0 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

OF this city was totally destroyed by fire
at 2 o'clock this morning. Nothing was
saved. the family escaping in their night
clothes. The building was insured for a
small amount.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

What is commonly known as heart dis
ease Ia frequently an aggravated form OF
dyspepsia. Like all other diseases result
ing from Indigestion, 1t Can be cured by
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures the wors,
forms Of dyspepsia. 1t digests what you
eat,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Alton Dividend DccI,r.a

CHICAGO, Feb. lat a meeting OF the
OF the Chicago & Alton railroad to-
day a quarterly dividend of IN per cent was
on the preferred and common stock,
payable March 1 to stockholders of record
10.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

NEW YORK. Feb. THE new treasury
regulations providing that American tour
declaration Of all things purchased abroad
went into effect today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Big Tobacco Warehouse,

PROVIDENCE. KY, Feb. 1.-One of the
largest tobacco houses in this section of the
state, located at this place, and operated by
Judge Givens, was destroyed by fire last
night. 1t contained 700. 900 pounds of fine
strip tobacco, possibly two-thirds of this
seasons purchase. The loss will reach
$50, 0OO. The origin OF the fire is unknown.
Seventy hands are thrown out OF employ
ment. The house and contents were in
sured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Marriage Licenses.
ty Judge Baxter issued the follow

County Judge Baxter issued the follow
ing marriage licenses yesterday:
Name and Residence. Age.
Carl A. Thorsen. Mead, Neb. ............... "a
Hilda A.. T. Anderson. Omaha. ........... 81
Frank Chapp, Gretna. Neb. ............... %
Mary Bali, Omaha. 10
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

Remember that there is no foreign mat
ter in Cooks Imperial Champagne, extra
dry. Pure Juice of the grapes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Village,

BUDA PEST, Feb. IA Are last night in
the village Of Nagyprobroez in the Liptau
district destroyed 800 houses. Many lives
were lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
HYMENEAL.
Ed m

ONAWA, Ia. Feb. 1.-(Special. &c. G..
Edmunds and Miss Phila Barker OF Monda-
min were married today. The groom is 81,
while the bride Is 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

PtOmainc Poison from Scrapple.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Charles II.
Taylor, aged 50 years, a we'll known coal
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

The immense sales Of Dents Toothache
Gum proves it's popularity. Druggists. loo.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

statement Of Earnings for Six Months
Ending December 81.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The Oregon Rail-
road and Navigation statement for the six
monds ending December 81. follows: Gross
earnings. 3 1858, 467; increase. $2l3, AIS; oper-
ating expenses. 2,193. obs; increase, s343. $50.
Net earnings, ST. 65, 449; decrease, $3.50. 1882,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup subdues and cures
bronchitis, quinsy and laryngitis.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
Isolated Farm House.

SILVER CITY. Neb.. Feb. 1.-(Special.)-
The dwelling house of Mrs. Richards, a
widow residing about four miles southeast
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-02
DO HOMAGE TO The BIBLE

La Tosca" at Boyd's theater tonight.
The sun., 1899-10-22
JIH CURRY ~ NEW N,ltID.
The Quiet Latter Days 90 Nntoriou,
WeEeTn had Man

'!u- a. time ! NaS Jim Curry vs> =, san
Ani1G.' a Septenio~' morning thirteen YEA,
aSp, said maa from New McNlcJ 1 VS. .r
the sJuth blund tain 4 the N,rh.>.,n Ton. 9,
and Santa Re Ra.r. ri and 4 vss ust rl,i.ins,
"ui from ihe stsuOn al san tHtonl, ul!~ -
- b-l1W the town = c marsh ,i.r-y had her,
d.Ta ihHre f.: ducks and was re,urnlaz l., tt.
'p~n Wh"n he tram passed him = medium ,.yeJ
rather pleasant tsc-t mau in hiS sh.r, ,l--,s.
With .'Wi.ng p.e.e Oh has shouide. and licking
e .!Itie ItEr deSp-'ady as any man wa, hE-l,
~ meet IN NeH M-Scp The engineer hailed
| him from the cab ss passed anu Cu,ry vh.
was spm" dlStsrs- from The lra,G returned h..
salute BY waving HIS hat 4 tenGer,,,, nigh,
have found II difficult 10 r-a!!Ir The fa,I that In.
man had lopnplch record u killings L. his nAu-
among the deSp~'sdoes VI the IVES, and few
years b-f,'e had With No proV.rsl G.i!ed D!,,
Porter. the sciDr, al Marshall Tex This cr,m-
which brought him near the gsll,HS ,r.rr
.Gg D. Int IN Jfu Curry : career aud rh.uei h-
never prJSp~'-'! sferwaFi II checked ms last.
t2r homicide After his aoqulilal he dr.!,-f l.
the eA'ly SIS . NeN NeI!r3 ami p-ne! sai.s,n
In the lIiue 'aArosd town Of san Antonio on the
RIO G:snde below SD,Uryo In 1855 he shy,
eSN6ny through 'h- arm On a railroad us!n but
the boy was the aggressor and Curry 5 action
WAS held to b fully .us'ii,d
Like the famous scout and deSp@radn Wild
Bill curry was a valuable man to the law.snd
order element IN the memorable ten wears Of rsll.
road building Wrs: OiIhr N.sSDur River follow M.
The 's''Se ut the tIvA War As locomotive en-
g1ne"' he could b~ relied On To put Tain any
where that rails weE- lad !Or u L. run .n and IA,
defend h. employers Interests at every hazard
While ra..rNad prDpeEiy was subse,.I =" ai,arA by
Indians and "y "nIte outlaws, Jim CLrIy rryu.
tauon as bad man wAs an advantage 10 the con,
pany hs served. snd the cOTpuFatons and th.1r
employees stood by him and helped him .,i
from the consequences Of his shnOilnE srrap~s
bVI the county grew too srited and civil 'yea
tor man of his character to thrive in and I'uTry
lake others OF his kind drfted from KanSGs ILo
The sun., 1899-10-22

IrNa. he had 1S tH.> .Hr cr' e. IcI - q,,lh..-
liAr mama fur msn sl.lug H!Cn mad" ..n.
uhtE~:pCS t"gIaEy = : any Hlr hen he u-- 81
all -ul"T the !HEl~E," ~ ..s-ur tn" cas-" ' ,ar
ac,"r Porter 49, G.f lg- .a.H rar ~ ..i.... E~
wAS NnpWu 1" hAy~ shat tuWH a drirEU..-~~ re.
sLyFy sNlI lid ~ Haze .lN 81 be- icab b.!z .>
rng.a~ !" Ku lu Caa.~ us.. therc and Shot .t..
woman h. Ms U.~ET"~S- III Lt.~ '-UG-...N
To- Au.-CrlmInste Ia n..r.t- Urry differed Na.r.N
no WIId Bal WA, NH a.. Ms ing - 2. 2
kAInEs Mas never hEuHI lu slA-l a man ~. ';1
IN tar contest or N re plA.n'SI III H-'r-,s
Between thrSc lNn m"a 4 - All u. feeling and t.r
Nrars u Was grne's,'' believed ou TIE n DL'f
that they would come Zrlh-T :, ne day ,G a
shns'unR match n n Hl.rh neither az ..Eely lu
escaG- alive But n" rNpnCted J ,I.Sgnu never
camr though both Wrre - inquest 0rlAuie game
nesN and they d.oI 'sr apaI IN different ways
Wild Sill was shot IL the back by an ssSass.n at
The sun., 1899-10-22
PIIKING MILLIONS or FLOHERS
Work of Women Where the Perfume lndus'
try IL Carried On in Southern France.

Grass, IN the southern part u France, is The
centre oi the perfume industry. There women
aud sIrls may be seen with broad hats on their
heads, gathering flowers from unii! II A. "
and ts.en returning with their fragrant blrGens
tO Tie houses Whe:- Ihey pluck lhe leaves from
the blossoms and pass Lhe rest vi the day in PIE
pairing lGem for the work uf extracting The eSsenC-S
ut niial oils which contain the perfume i'se!
Ia NsrCn hey begin ptucklng lIOlrts, from
which violet water IS made. and from the begin
ming uf May ~ tie end Of June they gather The
!esSanline, roses and orange blossoms well as
anu the cassia in September The nmble ringers
Of TIE women must move rapidly 10 pluck the
millions and billions of leaves tnhi 60 10 make up
Ne i 200 Ouu Kilograms " rose leaves alone
million E!!"grams If .essauln- 10 b. plucked.
and vGUletS and orange blossoms ~ the eNien.
~ iWV million IhrSfanS year To give an
idea "t the number u; plants that are rAis~d fyr
lhIS huge result II i calculated tlaI each stalk
VI ie>Sanlne yields Two kilograns VI blossoms
a seaSpn So there must lie at least five hundted
thousand stalks 70 Weld Me million Kilograms
required
But the gathering Of tie blossom. IL only the
beginning Uf The worE, for then The flowers must
be picked &pari and all the spoiled leaves throw
aside Then The making o! the perfume begins
The leaves are spread Gne by one upon layers VI
pur- lard that cover plates Of glass Three or
four times ihesc howerlayers are renewed before
NE lard has absorbed al Ot the perfume that II
me essential "ils of tic flowers This pertured
lard ~ ttle pOmsde oi eommerre. not the pomade
used for hair " beard. but the crude material out
Of ~nicn this Is afterwsrd MANUFACTURED The
lard Is then either shipped Is to other
iur-rs % put into alcohol which draws Of the per
fume from the fat having a stronger attraction
therefor than the lard and the result Is the finest
eau de cologne Most % this pouade Is ST. ipped
As IT stands 10 sil paris oi Europe and America
but nIe Of il 10 reserved ana the oils are extracted
by Disabling Processes making TIE pures' extracts
The sun., 1899-10-22
SHE YIELDS 4 CLEiTER.
Miss Daisy stevenson Is One OF the Few
Lady Butchers in the Country.

From. is' r rh<Es' Dr-lorra; cnd CkrsriH,
Rochester has been referred 10 by some envlyus
persons back number but she can b,ast
81 being leader with but single exception n
one reSp>rt that Of a female butcher The name
II this fair knight nt the and cleayer Is Mss
Daisy Sieyen-,n. and she disposes ot her war-s
AZ an up todate little market at the corner II
Plymouth avenue and Greg str-ei The pr.
prleI0' j. Elodesi unassuminE little woman
Is years oi age slightly below the average height
and far She ~ brilliant converse tinuAlist
and PDSSes~es exceptional executive abilities
Miss Stevenson has now been cutting mrAt Tor
living for two years and three months having
nrsi unheritk.n the tssk when her father who
had hrcDme SICK and unable 81 carry on The work
concluded 10 take a rest for ISo weeks Mss
Sic'enS'n was at tn time k-eOlng the b,.As inr
lake the business Mss Stevenson opened the
market and continued the business Just aS though
nothing hai happ=ne Under her management
the trade has steadily increased until nov 4 -
tablshrt uppn firm haS
When a-E~t how sh- liked the work she repl!eyi
II - not through choice that do the work but
u "as d,'iculi al hrsi, but now II docs not s~-m
ha -dr. than home work ! am LlY own buss
which means great deal | of,I the MARE, at
q 3J IN w.lter and IN summer and II din .ult
get god help, any one can s-II god cuts bui
Il j., the ODDS and ends which x % make up the
pr ,ht and viii h must b. d-Iplesed u a. we'll
nv, 'IS' ',m":S are pr 'll2i |! end statement
and reeve n returns | Immediately trOp lh1Se
pc yoae from my roll sli refuse trust them again
So far a. can he learned ther. 4, hut one .,h,r
pursuing this business as q means Of livelihood.
ana ihAi one = IN Syracuse during Ik.. T-pUrI-
eI- NlSt To Miss Stevenson. one thing Wach
a'l'a"l~i his attention was Ihr evident saliSfaC
ton with which everv customer went away
There not the usual fault finding - tU wrFhl
ana quality "l the meat n fat, several went =,
fAr as 70 SAv that iI VAS an exceptionally Hrud
rut Miss Stevenson went ab,ut her work IN
manner which denoted the utmost confidence
The sun., 1899-10-22
ICTRESS'> coon WkMORr.
4 Woman Of the stage Who Il said to lie
Letter Perfect in s2o Roles.


Mss Mary Nannary. wnO i known as an
ar:-eSs all over ihe coast has without pubi one oi
the most phenomenaiIy quick and rr,rutiye memo
eIecting profession. Notwithstanding the ger.
orally received opinion that theatrical people
are a. rule particularly bl-ss-d IN the matter
Of menITIeS Ii is in reality by no means a fact
for som. oi the most brilliant stars in the dra.
matte armament mi 1t impossible 10 include
more th al zen roles IN their rep~r,p!res and
these 'hsy are obliged Ia restudy II any ap-
precIabge leagth Il tim- inieryen~s b-tw-en the
dates Of their presentation. Many Of our most
bTiliIanIy intellectual aclOfS and actresses nnd
that after years Of S'y-re study their ability 10
commit their lines To- memory easily and well
O~rVnrS much diminished. sometimes h. an HN
again. %. cgurs-, IH- result Of 'DD aSSIdu"uS Ap-
plCaiIon The CAss ~ Miss NannAry. wherefore
IL =, unusual as To ~ aInoSi n not quite Without
a parallel While the Eastern kesd.EE lady gr,n.
sd - h-rs-I. as well EQUIPPED II 4lIe mas rr-
pJrtTiTe embracing htIy parts. our clever Western
GCtrrSS - eN,"Ilrntly sbe To- p~rfurm y different
roe nearly every night IN th- year should she
~ "f.o,'s~ and % - To- without having re,purs-
30 r'sigfy. Miss Nannary at the present time
= Thoroughly !an..ar VIII: 2eO different play
ami i letter E~rt-y' IN her oWu par; therein Her
f.iLt S'T.m> iu b u' f-C I!IATly ImpTess bic ana
r'.'n'N" quality. tu- anything mat she has unc-
!rar0"-t remains IN ler mental gasp from laat
tim" '"!th- II las been ~aii %! this charming
LADY 'Hai S.l- has -bllliVn-Wori brain and
reckoning billions IN NE American fashion, she
doubtless ral claim thIs distinction
Not MY does Miss NaGnAry remember what
S1- once learns but she learns with slm,.si uu-
oe.rya5," rapIdI;y, a. II has been proven that
sAe can commit, and correctly, nifty sides 81
s-venIy i've words each IN the AstonishinEiy
hTii Space ui h'iy minutes. Such surprisinK
ieatS this even -!- does not Ts-rf1rm ovey ire.
qutHiiy huI Hat 50" J. ray,bi. ul - dntag IA
susceptible u irmcus''a'i2n al any time.
The sun., 1899-10-22
mrs xosr TRrINa EXPERIENCE
The Nan OF Experience Recalls . Dinner at
Nns,ar with 500 Critical Girls.

lie was a mAu oi experience lie had visited
nearly every known county and had thrilling
adventures in some Of them. He had hunted big
game and had been through At least one South
American revolution Consequently he vas
looked upon A. an interesting story teller. and,
being in q conyivial party. there was a natural
desire on the part OF his associates 70 draw him out
Ted US about the rnos; thrilling. awe inspiring
experience you ever had one u them urged
Oh you can't expect him 10 single out one as
the most nerve.uying 81 alt putin another He
has had too many for that just lei! Us ab"ut any
one Ot them odd man
The man Oi experience thought a few minutes
There ~ one that stands out pre- eminent.y as
the mos, trying ordeal Of my life. he said al last
No other experience that ever went through be
gins 10 equal IL Nothing else ever made me hall
nervous
Tel! US aboutIC- they all cried
1t was the day | tOoE dinner at Nsssat Col
lese,- he began
-oh come Of they broke in Don't Try 10
I'm not replied the man of experience I'm
telling you the Solemn Truth was a friend VI
the family VI a giIl al assaT and. brIng armed
With the proper credentials, called upon her ihere
and wSs Invited 10 remain 10 dinneT. was tbr
only man In the dining rom. when entered tho
girls were already sested and they Tux me IN
lrum ucau ii-Jl. CUulu lccl uNhS IL
VI rough guess should say there were 30 pairs
ot eyes nveted upon me. and knew that 500 girls
were passing judgment upUn me and everything
connected with me-my dress, my b-ariny, my
features, my manners, everything one pair OF
feminine eyes can make man terl uncomforta
bic. two pals can make rim think that life Isn {
WORTH living and three pairs can give hum the oUld
shIverS 4 gIrl knows u and she glUries IN ~
When she has man at a adIssdvantAge there - moth
ing that gives her greater pleasure than 10 make
the most u II and wAtcn him suffer Those slr!s
had at their mercy They OverN heimed me
with cold. critical analytical glanCes that were
more deadly than Aauser bullets BY the time
reached the guests liable. where | So, 10 solemn
grandeur with the girl al wb.se invitation was
there would have gladly exchanged places with
a man lesding fo.lOrn hDpe on the held Of battle.
Before the dinner WAS half over would nave con
Sider-d bring lost in . TOPICAL Jungle pleasing BY
com arson. On. th 80 gir!s. those Grs I hey
leit the dining Rom before did and. in doing So
they passed my table Tired W talk eutertainingy
To my friend. but could feel them going by-hnd
siK!ng me- up and was satisfied that u didn pass
muster II seemed as II esch one was saying Ia
herself Oh he's not ~ many he lacks ease
and his tic sn on straight.
And thaL he added vas my most terrible el
percnce. Ths-e Was thrill or chill ~ every
minute Of II / would repeat any other ordeal oi
my lie in preference IA II II you have never
dned with 500 girls fully conscious OF their pUver
sni mtschievous!y inclined you cannot appreciate
what il IS