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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20
A MALE COOK.
The Romance OF a Kansas Girl and a
Nebraska Man.

This is the story Of Kansas girl
and Nebraska man Aboul year
ago Miss Bertha Miller, petite and
pretty maid OF Ottawa, went to the
home Of her uncle near Steelburg
Neb., for visit One morning her
uncle sent her over to the house OF
Noah j. Handley, a rich bachelor
neighbor, to borrow a tool. Mr.. Hand
ley kept family in his big house, but
just at this time they happened to be
absent, and when Miss Miller appear
ell in the door he was busily engaged in
cooking his own breakfast.
We'll, OF all things!" calculated the
little lady, as she gazed upon the big
man numbering about the kitchen.
Maybe you think I can't cook?'
said the big fellow, as foolish grins
chased themselves over his counte-
nance.
ooh, / suppose you are like all the
rest of the men, and think you can
cook better than anybody, but l never
saw man yet who didn't spoil Wet
uals every time he touched them. T.
Now, look a-here," said Handley,
as he waved a caketurner; you sit
down at that table and eat some of
this breakfast before you talk too
much about my cooking"
wouldn't 1t be fun" twittered the
Kansas girl But then don't think |
ought to-" she continued doubtfully,
as a vision of the proprieties rose be-
fore her
But she who hesitates is lost, and
presently the pair were seated oppo-
site each other and the bachelor
breakfast was being consumed.
Must be awfully tiresome living
alone and doing your own cooking, -
said the little lady, as she made con-
yersation
"You bet it is" responded Mr.
Handley.
why don't you get woman, them"
well, that's just what I am going
to do when | find a good one, who is
willing to have me"
ooh, | didn't mean that" replied the
Kansas girl in confusion, and blush
ing furlously II meant hired house
keeper"
Got a house full Of EN- when they
are at home" replied Handley, and
then he continued confidentially: "You
see, it isn't housekeepers man wants,
but a nice little partner with blue eyes
and curley hair and"
ooh, Mr. Handley, how forgetful I
am, Here | am talking about hired
girls and cooking when poor uncle
must be just storming around because
7 don't come with that clevis. | thank
you very much for the breakfast" and
with this the curly-headed, blue-eyed
Kansas girl fled.
All of which is duly recounted in a
letter to Topics from Pleasanton,
where Mr.. Noah H. Handley and his
Kansas bride are visiting with the
family Of the Rev Mr.. Keopsel-Mrs
Keopsel being a sister of the groom
And our correspondent adds few
conventional details to the effect that
the marriage took place in Ottawa,
that the groom is aged 3S and the bride
IS, and that the groom has some big
farms and a bigger bank account
Kansas City Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20
SURE RACE TIP GOES WRONG
How Count Stringemalong Got 500
From a Sharp Bank Cashier.


The man who won't work sometimes
has to do a lot of scheming for
very small amount of money. And
the man who ought to know better
sometimes gets taken in This was the
case with the cashier of a La Sale
street bank.
About two months ago the cashier
was introduced to a dapper foreign
gentleman who called himself Count
Stringemalong, of Russia, or some
thing like that rhe count was rep
resented as a prospective patron of the
bank. He was expecting large
remittance soon, and would then be
ready to do business. Apparently the
count had money to burn. He used to
tip the waiter so cents on an order for
two glasses of beer, and do other
highly generous acts. His remittances
appeared to have been made by slow
boat The count continued to take
the cashier out to luncheon and treat
him to cigars, but he opened up no &C.
count. He appeared to have good
references, and the cashier lived In
wild hopes,
One day Count StringemaIong an
nounced that he had tremendous
money making scheme on hand.
I'm going to make $4,000 in three
months, he declared Finally. after
some persuasion he agreed to let the
cashier into his secret.
Il have a scheme with poolroom
telegraph operator" he exclaimed
who gives me tips on the races. he
agrees to hold back the race report for
i've minutes so l can bet on a sure
thing Dye want to go over to
on Clark street. and see me make
hundred?"
The banker said that he would like
to see the thing done. and off the
twain departed On the way the
count suggested that his friend 20 to
second poolroom and place a bet on
MS own account, which was agreed.
Before You go remarked the
count. carelessly, lend me hundred.
! dIan 80 to the bank this morn
ing"
ne cashier happened to have a good
"aa OF bills with him, and he passed
over 10 tens He then proceeded to
ne appointed poolroom, and put up
$40, according to tip. to satisfy his
curiosity. He lost The count claims
also ina. owing to the trolley being
slipped ne lost the borrowed 800. The
cashier is out $40 on his campaign OF
curiosity
Count Stringemalong's remittance
mas NOT arrived. He cuts the
cashier dead when they meet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20
STRANGE WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE

In s.. Andrews church. Londcn, IN
APRIL a6. an English girl was married
TO a Chinaman Society wasn't scan
dallzed society In England takes
things coolly and realizes that there
aren't enough rich Eng'ishmen TO mar
ry all the girls OF aristocracy; besides.
there's the competition Of American
millfonairesses 10 decrease the chances
os "the superfluous woman The
bride was Mabel Charlotte Maud Mur-
ray. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Murray
Burne. She was appropriately
rovre5 In Chinese silk and attended
ISL three bridesmaids The bridegroom
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20

was the Hon. Tseng Chao Kwung, son
OF the Hon. Tseng Yuan Ten, OF the
Chinese legation. The bride was given
away by her father; the best man was
Taotai Chang, secretary OF legation,
The members of the legation gave cost
ly wedding presents OF jewelry, and
Chinese banners and ornaments en-
livened the richly furnished parlors Of
the brides parents, where the reception
was held.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20
WEALTH

] think therefore I am
Remarked The scholar keen
u talk the politician signs
ana th7resore 7 have been"
Detroit journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-20


fortune The present was alone wortl
living fcr; the future mus, take care 0
irgalf That he might desert tn
youug girl ne had taken such pains q
win was just possible. The Idea flashed
once or twice across his mind; but h'
dismissed #. as he did every othe
thought. and dwelt only upon the hap
piuess Of winning the lovely innocen
child who trusted him 50 imp~"ltly.
II was this reckless, unprincipied
selfish man whom the poor girl in
trusted with her love and her life
At first the thought OF secret mar
rlare vas ,-,4izt ass.2sg.-. to-, he proud
high spirit. It was not so, she felt
that the last OF the Monteleones should
be won; but he knew her generous ma
ture. ana appealed 10 that He dweli
upon the poetry and romance OF their
love growing like a beautiful flower
in the shade. unlike the common yuI-
gar love that sought the light OF day.
He appealed TO her generosity She
was so young, SO child-llke In her
simplicity. she must be pardOned that
she yielded 10 his feryeut prayers, and
promised 10 become his wife in secret
The count undertook all the ar
rangemcnts Inez bribed old Juanita,
telling her she was going 10 spend a
long day out in the grounds. a car
rage stood waiting "a short distance
down the road, and no one saw her as
she stole from her home
No one missed the lonely girl Ca
terua sat all day In madame's room,
Nta, who was supposed TO wait upon
the young lady, said nothing Of her
absence when she returned late in
the evening. with pale frightened
SAGE no one saw her but Nita, who was
waiting for her; She Kissed the trembl-
ing girl, and made her drink some
wine. telling her she had walked too
far. and must not go ont alone again.
In her heart, the Old servant deeply
piuod the solitary tate and lonely lot
of the signorlna.
Even while the glamour" lasted,
luez never liked TO remember that
day the hurried flight the half-con-
fused ceremony that bound her for
ever to- Riualdo. the Introduction TO
her husbands friend, Luigi CarncllO.
the nasty return Even the passionate
thanks, the loving words, and tender
caresses Of her husband, did not eEface
these things from her mind She
was not quite happy; she ala not like
10 remember that she had helped to
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The nenevolcnt Lenrno.

Eoltor Posts Travelling Mems Page.
Austin, Texas, June l3.--since returning
from the National convention have basn
mos, conetantt,, =, ~. ha,
most constantly at the bed OF very sick
child hence not able to write you re-
garding the Benevolent League have.
however. been speokinp eoo3 word ana
son,,on a., - -, ".,''
"s J." Soine uppl'o't'ohs Tor It, 50
far we are progressing nicely considering
lhe 1act mat We only GOT down TO busi-
neSs ahout May 2o--lle necessary ofgani-
1a'lol mot having been perfected until
MaF i"' hut We nave not as many on our
OF us to get to work with Inc proper en-
erEy ana send IN applications to the seore-
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Temple Notes ana pcr,ona,,

Temple, Texas, June 2S.-Two Of the
popular drummer boys who frequently
make Temple, Messrs. l, D. Lewis of Waco
and w. J. Armstrong Of Dallas. han
pened to an accident while here on their
last trip that might have proven quite
serious. They had taken carriage to
drive to the depot when the front axle Of
the vehicle broke, letting them fall while
sim fastened on the inside. Needless 10
say, they howled for freedom and were
only pacifed when they found the carriage
to be a brand new one only in use few
days and that the axle must have been de
feotive out OF the factory The builder's
life was saved by his distance from The
scene OF the accident.
W. ID. Syers aud Fred d, Davis, selling
cash registers, were registered az the Ste
gall this week from San Antonio.
John #. Horsetull, j, NJ Morgan and
@. NJ. Kempner were a trio OF Waco hard !
ware men registered at the Steeall one
day this week.
MIR. and Mrs. X. f. Harris are back at
the Stegall again after a short absence In
ST. Louis. where MIR. Harris has been Wis
iting his house,
+. S. and II. n. Mills. who travel to.
gether for fancy groceries out OF Chicago.
were in Temple the past week
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Travellers at victoria.

Victoria, Texas, June 23.-seymour Bra
shear spent several days in Victoria last
week. accompanied by his wife. who was
visiting friends here.
C, j. Cunyus who represents the Ameri-
can spice company of Galveston. visited
Victoria, Port Lavaca and other towns in
this section this week.
David Gamman, general agent for the
Santa Re Refrigerator line aud Santa Fe
route. with Headquarters at Portland. Ore,
and Chicago. ILL.,, has been in Victoria for
several days to get a thorough understand
ing OF the adaptabilty of this section TO
the growth OF melons and early vegetables.
He Is convinced that there is no better
section. and is anxious to encourage the
growers 10 so into the business more ex-
tensively.
d. B: Hatch, representing Scarf &
oconnor OF Dallas. was in Victoria on
Wednesday taking orders for paper and
other supplies from the various news
papers here.
r. c. HATFIELD. travelling freight agent
Tor the Cotton Belt. visited cuero, Victoria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25

Wharton. Texas, June "a" Making hay
while the sun shines has been the motto
OF the travelling men this week, and they
haved paid Wharton the compliment of an
attendance numbering three dozen From
the prosperous Bayou City come NJ. steph-
ems, j. P. Budgen pianos and organs; G.
S. p. Holland of The Post. D. B. Hatch Of
Scarf. o'Connor & Co.. Ben Parsons,
Taylor g. Son; r, s. Williams, Theo. Ham
NETT, Oil mills, W. II Curth J. p Lang
and J. P. McLeary, who by good work and
energy upheld the reputation OF Houston
as the leader in the coast counJry's trade.
Galveston was represented by II. j. La
bar of Jake Davis & Co., l.. Sinshemer Of
Ullmau Lewis 6 Co. j. Z. Johnson OF the
Galveston News, r. G. Cowdin OF Wallis,
Landes & Co. and r, l.. Grsce OF =. j.
Willis & CO. II u. BrisdAll spent sew
eral hours here In the interest OF the CAL
weston. Houston and Henderson railroad,
S, p. Abbot sold goods for a Cuero
house.
j. II Powers Is here on business for the
Southwestern Telephone company.
w f. Gillian of Edna discoursed on the
virtues OF the Majestic pianos.
John Shut and ole Tharson OF the Can
ado Wen and Tank company secured some
valuable contracts,
NJ c. Reckart of Crockett sold differ
entity prepared meats. and he secured a
large order,
~ NJ Haroldson of Atlanta and r. F.
Glenn of Florence. Ala, made many friends
here.
Julius oppenheimer of Louisville made
an active canvass in the interest of his
house.
Charles ]. Beck OF Dallas sold fine
grade OF saddlery.
], r. Christian of Memphis handled frst-
class shoes
j. NJ Foster Of Omaha, Nebp visited here
FOR the first time
! r. L. watkins OF Austin talked UP the
merits OF hardware Arm
| The Crescent City was personated by
sam Schwartz, who, by the way is a Vie
tcria boy A, II. II, Fulleton of Williams
Richardson q Co. and C, Il, Carter,
From st. Louis was registered II. Welsh
II. NJ Daugherty. clothing, and Il. Clarke
San Antonio was well represented by 70
NJ, Patterson and T. A. Wakefield, who
sold lumber.
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GRAND COUNCIL, U. C. t.
10.

Ca"t'os "tSttT
nation.
The following lis the official roster OF
the Grand council OF Texas, U. c. T. OF A.:
Grand counselor, e. b. Mitchell Dallas.
Grand past counselor. A. +. Dechmam,
Dallas.
Grand junior counselor. All Dieckman.
San Antonio
Grand secretary, j. b, seeger Dallas.
Grand treasurer. Louis Schneider Gal
weston.
Grand conductor, ]. r. Ficklen. Waco.
Grand page, -. X James. San Antonio
Grand sentinel. Walter L. Kean. Fort
Worth.
Grand chaplain, w. n. stoud. Dallas.
Executive committee-A O. Dewey,
Waco; j. NJ. Hickman, Waco: w. G. Ak
ard Houston; j. NJ Sodberry. Marshall.
Auditing committee--E. Z. Cross, Dali
las b. u. hartman. Fort Worth. Ar
Dieckman, San Antonio.
Railroad committee-A. f. Dechman,
Dallas.
Hotels and livery stable committee.
NJ. Sedberry, chairman. Marshall; p. C.
Malloy, Palestine; c. G. Dreier. Austin.
Secretary treasurers subordinate coun-
cils--A. o. Dewey, Waco. r L. Freeland.
Houston; L. Schneider Galveston: Ed II.
Everett, San Antonio; o. c. Young blood,
Dallas G. G. Pratt Fort Worth. w. G.
Venable Ir., sherman John W Gray.
Paris II. b. Pitts Marshall. L. d. Lewis.
Ausiini +. W. Starr. Palestine.
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HARRY L. BENSON.
A Texas Man Who Is Prominent In
n p 4. llrrlns

A Texas Man Who Is Prominent In
n. Z. =. circles.
The following very deserved tribute to
Harry L. BENSON OF the Texas division,
Travellers Protective Association, was
written by Tom swope of Houston:
Texas division, Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION, stands fourth among the State
divisions in point OF membership. being
ranked in this respect by Missouri nli-
nois and Indiana. This is a condition adj
mitted. for figures speak for themselves
But Texas does not admit being ranked
by any state in the strength of it's mem
bership in point of intelligence, oratory,
diplomacy. personality, address or In any
OF the essential features which tend to
give a division strength in tho National
organization. It is particularly fortunate
In this respect, and it is the pride of the
membership that none but her hest shall
be or are put forward in positions of nrnm-
inence where the State is Judged nv its
representative. II would be easy TO name
many who would he considered. and Just
ly, TOO, leaders in the division, but il ia
not the purpose OF this article TO do so.
put merely to say few words about Harry
T. Benson, who, perhaps more than any
DINER man among the Texas drimmers
possesses the attributes which 10 10 make
up "a leader of leaders"
Inc boys OF the Lone Star State have
many members of whom they are particu-
iarly proud, npt there were none whom
they were more proud to honor than Harry
Benson when they chose him us their can
dldate for National president al Louisville
Ky, last month. 1t was nerited dIe-
JUNCTION and they made no mistake-they
knew their man. While II is a matter M
regret that he was not successful In his
candidacy, II is recognized that he made a
splendid race, receiving one-third of the
votes cast His showing is all the more
remarkable when II is known that his two
opponents--Duffiin Of Indiana and ia Tas,s
OF Alabama-bad been in the nela for sew
eral months before the meeting OF The con
ventiop. while he was brought out altar
the delegation had arrived al LouisvIIle
and the boys had less than thrty-slx hours
In which TO push HIS case. Members Of the
delegation say that had La Taste not been
elected on the first ballot, Benson would
nave Enthusiastically been elected. for
many of his warmest personal friends
strong men from other States. never
dreaming that Texas would bring him out,
had pledged themselves on the first ballot
70 his opponents. The Texas delegation
we're not we'll organized. nor could they be
on such short notice. for not even Mr. Ben
son himself had We slightest idea of being
candidate when he went there and the
honor paid him was greater from the fact
that several times he refused to make the
race. but was finally induced by the sup
port offered by other delegations to accede
TO the request OF his own delegation and
take the chance OF defeat. realizing what
a proud distinction the Texas boys would
have II they brought back National pres
ident, when they went there only expect
ing some minor office as their slice OF the
pie.
10 mention his Intelligence. hts strength
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-25
LIN GRANGE Notes.

La Grange, Texas, June 2S,-Amons the
travelling men seen on our streets during
the week were Mark NJ, smythe of Hous-
ton, selling the war Eagle sheroots"
X. Brandon. representing Robert Harris
& Bro, was talking up his popular brand
OF tobacco
c. w. Firebaugh OF Austin was here
Tuesday interviewing our hardware deal
ers
w, c, Akard OF W. d. Cleveland & Co.
was here making his usual rounds and
with his usual success.
T. NJ, Workman of st, Louis. with Rice.
Silk & Co., was here Wednesday.
elem Fittger. the popular representative
OF p ]. Wills & Bro, Galveston, did a
nice business for his Arm here during the
week.
G. A. Ferguson, representing the Hun
gsrian flour mills, Denver, Colo. was
here yesterday,
II. l.. Benson OF San Antonio is here. in
teresting our citizens in the Sour Lake
Stock company.
J. A. Mittmap OF Meuslng Bros. 4 Co,
Galveston. Is busy working the town ana
country around this week.
III. ]. Harley of the Galveston Shoe and
Hat company is doing the town today.
T. NJ. Young OF Brenham is placing or
ders for the well-known Arm of Wallis.
Landes & Co. today.
r y. Middleton OF Brennan has been
around selling "old Forester whisky.
T. A. Wakefield OF the Vaughn Lumber
company, San Antonio, is here seeing our
lumbermen.
Among others were: w r. Read-,N Waco.
r. NJ. Daughtery, ST. Louis; j. G. Cox.
Austin; r. Z. l.. Jackson. Chicago: r..
Louisville; ~ S. schwitz, Houston: Jos'
Mullen, San Antonio; II. Jackson. st
Louis H. Randolph. Houston; chas. p.
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Texas Travelling Men.


OF mind, would be entirely superhuous.
for wherever the T. r. A. is known
North, South, East. West--Harry Benson
is known as one OF the brightest lights. not
only OF the Texas division, but Of the Ma
tional organizations None who have even
heard that soft. sympathetic voice will
question the statement that he is an
orator. A man of strong personality. filled
to overlooking with the magnetism which
makes men admire and love him, OF ex-
cellent presence. quick perception. tact and
strong reasoning powers. he is, in every
sense, a diplomat, an organizer and
leader. His number is 497, and he has
seen all Of the vicissitudes which the or
ganizatlon has encountered, and. with his
shoulder 10 the wheel, has helped to push
the good firing along.
Mr. Benson was one of the early presi-
dents OF the Texas division. and his record
was one to which he can point with pride.
He was one of the boys VINO made the
noble fight against the drummers license
in the SOS. To his work, as much as
to that OF any other member, is due the
splendid condition of the Texas division,
and such old wheel horses of John A.
stewart, Harry Hardy, S, A. Brown, Nern
Leman, John Knight, Joe Booth and many
others who bore the brunt of the battles
for the T. r. A. With him, know that
Harry Benson was never found lukeWa1m
or faltering when there was work 10 pe
done and never sulked In his tent If de-
feat came to him. 1t may be interesting
to note, in passing, that in 1880, IeXas
had the proud honor OF having the largest
membership Of any state in the assocla-
ton. and its energetic work that year
has often caused II to be called the motn.
err OF the association" sustaining az "
did. the baby in the cradle at 81. Louis
II the Texas boys will start the pan
rolling II will be hard TO md the man
who can defeat Benson for the national
presidency at New Orleans in 1900. Like
the splendid broad gagged gentleman ne
is he takes his defeat gracefully, ana Is
selling stock with the same vim ana en-
tbusiasm which he will put into the Ma
iional presidency after his election next
year. One hundred and seventy-tour votes
were cast at Louisville. Of which Benson
received htty-eight and Nalf, and the
fact that they were cast by eleven states
from one eud Of the country to the otheI
is a strong indication Of his general pop
MARTY MIR Benson Is not a candidate
for the position next year-no more than
he was before he went to Louisville -bu'
II the boys Insist that he shall make the
race, there is no question that he VIII &c
so This division has never been hon
ored as il deserves by the National or
/ gauization The presidency in due Texas
| our strongest man Us needed to capture 1t
/ and II Harry Benson gets in the game w
will get in. The fact that he has dp
peared prominently in nearly every Ma
! tional convention gives him an influence
| throughout the Union that will be woItf
much to him If he makes the race.
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a. p. A. OFFICERS.
President and Secretary OF Ench
TnynH Post

ErNnA Post,
Post President, H. J. Hardy, secre-
tary, Joseph Goldman; Houston
Post D. President. j. r. Aydlett; secre-
tary, Ed Sachs; San Antonio
Post E.--President, George n. Bennett;
secretary, II T Keightley; Dallas.
Post F.-Presldent, J. G. Booth; secre-
tary, Malcolm Graham; Austin.
Post H-President P. H. Dean; secre-
tary, Thomas r Farmer; Waco
Post President, Dave Edel; serre-
tary. Aug Hoover; Corsicana
Post J-Presdent A. p Foute: secrs-
iary' G. w. Welman; Fort Worth.
Post k.-President, Joseph II Wilson
secretary $. G.. Bennett: Gainesville.
Post L.-President, James Kray; secre-
tary, Fritz Presume; La Grange.
Post M-President VIM Van Hoogen-
huyze; secretary, +. p. James; Cuero
Post O.-President, G. S F. Holland
secretary, II. r. Lander: Victoria.
Post P.--President Ed D. steadman. Jr.
secretary, ALI j, Eastin; Beaumont.
Post Q. --President, R. T. 1aeggi secre-
tary. L. y. Harrison BRENNAN.
Post R.--President. Il Kohlberg; secre-
tary, j, W, Mayoffn; FL Paso.