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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-20
The Differences.

Old Style-Where there is will there
Is way.
New Style-Where there is a viii
there is contest.-Judge.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-20

The Dewey flounce. on tea gowns and
wrappers is one Of the newest friIls Of
fashion.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-20

Hens seldom fight. but they often
have set-too. Chicago Daily News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
NOT GWEN UP HopEs
Paroat. Of oliver Harris believe some
Mistake Has H-sn Made.

Paroat. Of oliver ua,ri. believe SONS
Mistake Has Hssn Made
S. Paul, Jan 10. Word has been r.,
coived from the war department her,
that Oliver l. Harris, a corporal in com.
pany d. Second regiment Of infantry
had died on August . last nt the Nauti.
cal hospital Of typhoid fever The Ger.
tidcation was not the clearest aud the
parents are a littlo inclined to hope that
It may develop that Alvin HAMS, who
was arrested IN New Orleans a few days
ago for begging as soldier, and giving
81. Paul rs his home, Is their son, with
his mind affected with his sickness
The case Is q remarkable one. Young
Harris was in the battles before Santa.
go, after which he disappeared onurely,
and until now failed 20 get any trace OF
him. His father, an attorney Of thi.
city, has spared no pains ana expense In
searching for his son.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
Hug. Gun Way 80 nnIIt.

Washington, Jan. lo-Serious CON
sidcution Is being given In the ordnauc,
department OF the army toa request foi
au allotment VI sGj. 900 20 be- expended
In the construction OF an ls.inch gun
submitted by tine promoters OF the Gath
mann system OF firing high explosives
II the request is granted the l5.inch gun
will bo the largest modern weapon oyol
manufactured IN this country. IL vii
accommodate the huge Gathmann shell
which will contain about 400 pounds o
high explosives Tho gun Is 10 be 4,
oilibors in length, a single tubs weapon
md iLrEnInl.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
Sends the Nominations to the Sen.
ate and Only Two Have as yet
Been Confirmed.
TWO RESOLUTIONS
ON ADJOURNMENT.
One Making The pate March 10 |
Laid on the Table and No Ac.
ton Taken on The Other
Resolution.

Austin, Jan. l9-The Texas legis.
laturo was slow IN iranacting business
yesterday and little was done. The sen.
ate met on time but the house was an
hour late
In the senate a message was received
from Governor sayers making the FOL.
lowing nominations:
Secretary Of stated. II. Hardy Of
Waco.
Assistant attornoy-R. A. John OF
Williamson.
Adjuiant general-Thomas scurry Of
Dallas.
Superintendent Of penitentiaries--J,
5. Rice Of Tyler.
Assistant superintendent at Hunts
ville-J @. Smithers Of Wa GER
Assistant superintendent at Rlsk-W.
NJ Lacy Of Anderson.
Financial agent Of ponitontiirios-
William NJ. @. Hill Of Dallas
Commissioner Of agriculture, insur.
ancc, statistics and history jefferson
johnson OF Travis
State revenue agent-Joe Lee Jane
son Of Bexar
Superintendent Of public bgiAing' and
grounds-samuel D. Harlan u Travis.
Only the nominations Of Mr. Hardy
and Mr. scurry were confirmed, the
others going over
The house coucurrent-r'solusion was
passed inviting Hon j. W Bryan 20 ad.
dress the house and senate.
In the house Mr. Greenwood sent ur
n bill amending article 500, chapter T.
title 100 Of revised civil statute, Of 1896
relating 90 general orcu patton taxes
Mr. Taryer sent mp a resolution pro
viding for the appropriation Of $3.50 6,
be used IN removing and rointerring Oh,
remains Of Big Foot Wallace IN the stat,
state cemetery and erecting monument
20 his memory. Referred 10 committe,
on appropriations
Mcssrs Shropshire and Dorroh offered
n concurrent resolution providing for
sine die adjournment ON March 10.
A motion 20 lay thu resolution on
the table, subject % call, prevailed by a
vote Of 40 90 g.
Mr. Savage sent un resolution pro
yidiug for the appointment u a com
mittee 90 De- composed oi the governor,
comptroller and state revenue agent
10 inquire into the present system Of
levying and collecting taxes. etc. and
20 mike any recommendations they
may see proper, report 20 DO made 20 th,
legislature Referred 70 judiciary
committee No J.
Mcssrs Dies and Powell offered a rcs.
olution providing for sine die adjourn.
mont on March 10, but no action taker
ON it
Numerous bills were introduced.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
Figures to Show For IL.

Here is an instance in which the
fact that newspaper advertising
pays is Mechanically demon
strated.
Until January, 1898, the dry
goods firm Of Fischel Bros. d Wise
Of Denver Col, tried to worry along
without patronizing the ad,eriis.
ing columns Of the papers. Then
not being satisfied with the amount
Of trade coming their way they
decided to exploit their establish
ment TO the extent Of $3.50 per
month, and their advertisements
were soon appearing in the Denver
papers.
Recently the firm gave out some
figures regarding the result Of this
move that are decidedly interesting.
During the first six months Of 1898
the percentage Of increase in bust.
ness done. over the corresponding
months Of 1897 was as follows:
January, ll2; per cent February,
IA per cent; March 1913 per cent;
April, 100 per cent; May, 100 per
cent; June, ll6 per cent. The ag-
gregate business for the six month
was, therefore, l2i per cent great
err than for the same period in 1897
when no advertising was done.
We have not yet received any
figures for the last six months from
the firm, but when they come to
hand they will doubtless be even
more remarkable.-Proftable Adj
vertisiug.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
BOTH STANDING FIRM.
Senatorial Contest Ia we., Virginia In
As Had Middle ~ Ever.

Charleston, W Va. Jan. i8-The
senatorial contest Is still warm. with
the Republicans controlling the senate
ana the Democrats controlling the
house. These two bodies are still at
loggerhoads, ard nothing Is likely to be
done until the contested seats have been
settled in both branches
At the Democratic caucus last night
Hon. John I. McGnw was nominated
as the successor OF Senator Faulkner,
but as the contested seats now stands
he lacks one vote OF enough TO elect
Republican senators claim II the
house unseats any more Republicans It
will unseat n corresponding number Of
Democrats. The Republicans claim a
majority At least Of one in any event on
joint ballot for senator.
The Republican caucus for nomina-
ton for senator will be held tonight
and the contests around the headquar-
ters Of the respective candidates IS very
animated. Commissioner Scott aud
Governor Atkinson are both confident,
while other candidates and friends say
neither Of the two leaders will be nom
mated.
The governor has recognized the house
organization by sending his message 20
thas body.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

Galveston is happy, aud all Of
Texas is glad with her. Hunting
ton has signed the contract for the
purchase Of the city. property for
terminals, and daring the coming
year the arrangements will be COM
pleted for centering there and dis
tributing therefrom the greatest lot
Of American products sent outward
from any American port.-Waco
Times. Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
sHIPWREcKeo CREW.
The Menomenes Land At New York the
Crew Of the Gisndower.

The Msnomenes Land at New York the
Crew Of the Gisndowsr
New York, Jsn ig.--The steamer
Menomenee which has arrived from
London, brought to port Captain Hon.
eyman and - members Of the crew Of
tho British tramp steamer Glondower,
which was abandoned at sea in n sink.
ing condition on Jan ~, while on a
voyage from Philadelphia for Sligo
with a cargo Of maize. The Glendower
left Philadelphia Dec. q, clearing the
capes Of Delaware on the 7sth. Shortly
afterwards the Glendower experienced
bad weather, the wind coming out from
the west aud shifting TO northwest with
n very heavy sea. On jan. the storm
increased and blew with great fury and
enormous seas boarded the vessel during
which Peter West, al ablo seaman, was
washed overheard and lost. On Jan. Z
the steamer dipped her stern when an
enormous wave broke over her, washing
everything before it. The steamer then
filed rapidly. Every effort was made
by the crew TO clear the vessel, but with.
cut succe's Pumps becnre choked
with the cargo Fortunately on Jan. y
the Menomenee hove In sight and res.
cuod the entire crew, consisting Of 2a
men and a Scotch collie dog and brought
fhnm 20 TIN. nnrf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
STEAMER BURNS.

Tho OuaohitA Destroyed While Anchor.
ed 40 the Memphis wharf
Memphis, Jan. 10 The Memphis aud
Yicksburg packet liner Ouachita, Capt.
Bender, was destroyed by fire this morn.
ing az the foot Of jefferson street, where
she was tied up for tho night at the
Memphis wharf
The Ouachiti was passenger and
freight boat ir tAo Memphis and Vicks.
burg trade and was valued at $4,000,
with insurance OF $4,000. The fire
originated in tho boiler room.
The boat had q cargo Of merchandise
for points south and was TO depart th,s
morning
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

As / have not seen anything
/ from here in a good while will
cndeivor to furnish the Eagle a
few items.
The farmers in this section are
preparing to turn the soil for a
new crop.
There has been but little sick
ness in this community during
the past week.
Miss Ida Hays and Messrs. Tom
Lawless and Cliff Carter spent a
pleasant evening with Miss Carrie
Newman. Sunday.
Ca account of bad weather sun
day there was only a small attend.
ance at singing.
Mr.. Tai Tobias visited his sister
on Paine prairie Friday and Sat
urday.
Mr.. Tom Lawlcss and mother
We're visiting in Bryan Tuesday.
For fear This may land in the
waste basket, / will step aside and
bid youudieu. PECR's BAD Boy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

Several Lee county farmers in
this vicinity and in the northern
portion of the county have deter
mined on diversifying their crops,
and great number have planted
wheat, and tobacco growers, as
ISOLATION has been organized and a
sufficient amount Of tobacco seeds
ordered to plant in the ueighbor.
hood Of 200 acres. the product OF
which IN the aggregate will amount
TO somethingaud will give this new
departure a thorough trial.-Gid.
dings News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

W. u. Nall, Moo. Carr, sec'y.
Brazo- Lodge No. %, X. Of P.-Meei
iir.i and third Tuesday In each month
e J. Jenkins, G. G. d. g. DeMaret
X. II Il. Is.
Vulcan Lodge No. 81, A.o.U. W.
Meet SECOND and fourth Thursdsv In
each month A. ". HOLMAN, NJ. W.
W j. Walker, recorder.
Bryan Lodge so. 1882, X. Of II. Meet
first and third Thursdays in each
month. A. Linden, dictator; A.
PIatner, reporter
Bmzos Camp, 40. loi. y. 'ef-M
Meet second and fourth Friday night,
in each month. ". Il. Johnston, G. @.
Joe u. Reed, clerk.
Bryan Tent No. 10, X. O. T. ~
Meeting nights fret aud third Mouda,
each month. i'll. Mawhinney, c.: jos
Is. Reed. 4. X.
Bryan Lodge 40 $50, Home Forum
Meeting nights second and fouril|
Wednesday each month. w. r. jane.
pres'ii Joe %. Reed, hnanoier.
Bryan Lodge No. 400, National Aid
Meeting nights Grsi and third wedne
day In each month. W. W. Ghaf
pres'i L. W. Downward, sec,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
II.herly ohsrgsd wIlh Mardsr.

Houston Jan 10 Coroner Malsoh
investigated the killing OF John Couroy
aud rendered a verdict that death 70.
suited from a pistol shot fred by some
unknown person. In this connection he
issued a warrant for tho arrest OF Tom
Fhherty on the charge Of murder. The
arrest was made by the police and Fla.
herty placed IN jail There was also an.
other arrest on suspicion aud tho person
placed la jail
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
A..nnl,.d br a Hebhsr.

Corsicana, Jan. ia white man en-.
tered the rciionco OF Mrs Brewer. who
resides in tho southwestern part Of the
city, yesterday, and with an open knife
In his hand demanded that the lady give
him what money she had. Mrs. Brewer
was 80 frightened at the time that she
could not answer, and the fellow struck
her IN the face, knocking her down and
afterwnrd kicked her She finally gave
the man her pocketbo1k, which contain
ed a small sum Of money, and the fol-
low decampci. On account OF the treat.
mont she received Mrs Brewer Is suffer,
ing from nervous prostmtion, beaide'
being seriously injured by tho kicks in'
ilictod by her assailaut.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
CITY DIRECTORY.

Guy OFFICERS.
Mayor, G.. A. Adams.
Marshall, T. =. Boyott.
nepuiy Marshal q. 10. smith.
Secretary and Treasurer, Henry q
Rhodes.
City Sexton. II. II Jones
Constable. &. T. Baker.
Aldermen q. &. Tabor, W. IS. How.
ell, ". W Harris, G. n. Wyse, Jno. NJ.
Lawrence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

As forcible an utterance as any
other in Gov. Sayers' inaugural
address was the concluding sen.
tence 'Mou Of rexas- women Of
Texa of Whatever race, national
ity or faith, I call upon you to lay
aside AN muc1r, all bitterness, all
differences, Esd TO unite harmoni.
ouslj iu an earnest effort for the
development Of our state ami for
the promotion Of her best interests,
not forgetting that She q. one Of
many great comnonwca. his, unit.
ed in.louds that wiIluoyDr DE brok.
en-, each moving is its own pn,u.
tutionaI sphere and exercising
every constitutional power, yet m-
der the anne flag and with 20 CONF
mon destiny"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

Kaufman, Tex, Jan. i0-Tho gonor.
nj merchandise store run by T. V.
Pritchett at Cmndall was consumed by
fire. Mr. Pritchett's loss on stock
amounts to $500 II is reported that
the stock aud building were insured foT
1880.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

London, Jan. ia dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Bucharest, Roumauia
says that pack OF wolves, emboldoned
by hunger, recently attacked a monns
terry at Lopeyean, IN the Moldayiau
mountains and killed friar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

South McAlestoF, l. T.. JAp. 10 San
Youngblood was brought herNby Do.
uty United States Mltihal Lse, Houu :.
blood is charged with cattle s9 aiiua
and was bound over to await tho lofior
Of the grand jury. Fdi'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

A Galveston defendant in amur-
der case has sixteen lawyers on
his side and the case has been con.
tinued.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
Easrhasy Rsaohs. parl.

Paris, Jan i9.-Major Comic Ferd.
inand Walsin Estorhazy has arrived
from Rotterdam TO testify before the
court OF cessation In tho Dreyius case.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
COUNTY orrtorrs

Judge, A. g. Board.
Clerk. q. ". McMichael.
Attorney Cha. S. Gainer.
Tax Collector, j. j. Adams.
Tax Assessor, K. NJ. Nall.
Sheriff, r. G. Num-.
Treasurer. a. W. Buchanan.
District Clerk, J. & Williams.
Commissioners 4. J. Deems. Dee
Edge, Felix Phillips, +. II. Arlington.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
CHURCH DiRruiony

Baptist-R. D. Wilson, pastor; Ser.
wees every Sunday u a. m. and 7.lj
p. M. Sunday school g.ij a. M; pray.
er-meeting Thursday night.
Mcthodist-J. Is. Cochran, pastor:
Services II am. and 7p. M. Sunday;
sunday school 0;i6 a. IN Epworth
League Sunday I p m. prayer.mcet.
Ing Tuesday night.
81. Andrews Epi.copal-Rey. Herbert
J.. Bowers, l.. H. D., rector. Sunday
services Morning prayer II q. M, eve.
ming prayer Z 2Op. m. Holy communion
fret Sunday in the month, II a. m.
The rector extends cordial invitation
10 all to attend these services.
Presbysterian-J. D. West, pastor;
Services morning and evening LIST, 3rd
and iih Sunday In each month; Sunday
school 0.ij a. M prayer.meeting
Wednesday night.
Christian, J. l.. Andrews, pastor
Services n O. M. and 7lj p. M. sun.
day; Sunday school 0I5 q. m., Chris.
tian Endeayor p. m. Sunday; prayer
meeting Wednesday night
Free Communion Bapiist-A. NJ.
Stewart pastor Services every Sun
day night 10 each month; sunday
school l0a. m.
81. Joseph'a Catholic Church-Falhvr
Pelnar, pastor; Mass at and 10 a. m.
Sunday.
LODGE MEETINGS..
lyanhoe Commandery No. 4, Knight
TempIars- Meet 2nd Tuesday in each
month. A. NJ. Rhodes, Il. c.; II. q.
Rhodes, Secretary.
W. r. Austin Chapter No. 81, r. A.
M.-Meets third Monday in each
month. n. -. Cole II. p. Joe Is, Reed,
Sec'y.
Brazos Lodge No. 40, AT. & Al
Meet fourth Monday in each monl.a
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20

Harrisburg. Jan. i0-The vote Tor
United States senator was without ~.
suit.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-20
LEGAL BLANKS.

The Eagle carries fall nne OF IA
following named legal blanks. an ! sol
them 10 small quantities at the prici
quoted. For larger quantities. call q
Eagle office Tor piices.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31
HONOLULU SUGAR co.
Contract Let to RiSdOn Iron
Works for New Mill.

By Australia advices, it is learned
that the contract for the new mill for
the Honolulu Sugar Company has been
let TO the Risdon Iron Works of San
Francisco. The new mill will contain
the latest and best machinery and will
be in running order by December 10
1900 Mr.. Schneider, Island agent for
the Risdon Iron Works will have
charge of the construction of the new
plant. He will bring to Honolulu with
in the next ten days a competent corps
of draughtsmen and engineers, with q
view of designing and pushing the
work as quickly as possible. The rolls
are to be 34"x7Srr of the latest design
and best construction. The plant is
to be equipped with Heine boilers
Risdon automatic feeders, and will be
a complete plant in every respect.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Hawaiian Colony in Oakland
and Honolulu People.

OAKLAND. Cal, Aug. 1S.-William
Cooke, and Miss Helen Bell have been
very popular, especially among the
Younger set. Their wedding in the lat
ter part of September is looked for
ward to with much interest. Mr..
Cooke is the only son of Mrs. II. r.
Cooke, through whose generosity the
beautiful Dollie Cooke Annex has been
added to the Fabiola Hospital. He is
an employee of the firm of Baldwin &
Alexander The Cookies are very pro-
minent members of Oakland's wealthy
Hawaiian colony Miss Helen Bell is
a very beautiful girl, the youngest Sis
ter of Mrs j. c. Hampton. Her anna
BILE disposition has made her a great
favorite in society.
Among the weddings set for later in
the winter. but sure to make social
stir from the prominence of the young
people. is that of Miss Belle Mhoon and
Fred Magee, and that of Miss Martha
Alexander and Mr.. Waterhouse of the
Hawaiian Islands.
4 wedding date set for the spring is
that of Miss Harriet kittredge daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Kittredge,
and Frank Baldwin of Honolulu. The
Kittredges returned from the Hawaiian
Islands and are at their country home
near Los Gatos.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31
A RurStei Pine.

The dredger was working in the
neighborhood of the Mail wharf yes
terday when suddenly there was a
crash and water was tossed into the
air as if a smallsiZed geyser had bro
ken loose. 1t turned out that the large
pipes through which the debris is
passed had given way. The damage
was not great.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31
WAR Department
Reserves Land at Kahau.
Xxi and Leilehua.
Rends zvouS for Troops that May
be Needed for Duty In the
Philippine s.

WASHINGTON, August 19.-The
large tracts of land near Honolulu as
military reservations. One tract con-
tains 1884 acres, situated about three
miles northwest OF the city, and the
other, 14,400 acres, is nineteen miles
from Honolulu and about nine miles
from Pearl Harbor.
The Government will erect barracks
and permanently garrison the two
posts. They will be used as rendez-
vous for troops that may be necessary
for the Philippines after the insurrec-
ton in those islands is put down.
1t is argued that even after the Fill
pinos are thoroughly subjugated it will
be necessary TO keep troops stationed
throughout the islands. The climate
in the Philippines is known to be un-
healthy, and the regiments stationed
there will have 10 be relieved as occa-
sion requires. If they were brought
back to the United States the time and
expense required will be considerable.
The climate OF Hawaii and especially
where the two reservations are to be
established, is considered extremely
healthy.
1t is the purpose Of Secretary Root to
transfer the troops that are to be sta
toned at Honolulu to Manila as the
regiments at that point require rest
and relaxation from duty. For this
purpose several transports will be es-
made a base of supplies for both troops
stationed there and in the Philippines
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31
Large
ImpOrtations
OF GOODS By THE
PACIFIC HARDW ARB Co.,
LIMITED.
"A Fresh Supply of the
HygieniiC
RefrigeratorS
The Only Absolutely Perfect
Refrigerator Made.

BOSTON LONG CARD MATCHES.
NAILS OF ALL KINDS.
ROSIN, PINE TREE TURPENTINE.
PAINTS, LAMP BLACK.
COTTON WASTE.
CANAL BARROWS.
FAIRY STEPLADDERS.
MANILA AND SISAL ROPE.
HANDLES, MATTOCKS, PICKS,
HOES AND SHOvELS.
AXES AND HATCHETS, AXLES,
CARRIAGE SPRINGS, GRIND
STONES.
DISH AND DAIRY PANS, SAUCE
PANS.
LAWN MOWERS, CHARCOAL IRONS
BABBITT'S POTASH.
TUBULAR LANTERNS AND GLOBES
All the above and more on the EN-
lily F. Whitney" from New York direct.
All sorts of goods by other vessels.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-08-31

The two tracts Of land referred to
above are those of hahauiki, near the
Pacific Fertilizing Works, and Leile-
hua. above Pearl City. No Official IN
formation concerning the above dis
patch has been received at military
headquarters in this city.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
1t Was In His Head.

Balzac once promised Lirieux, the
manager of the Odeon theater in Paris,
five act drama, "The Springs of
Quinola." He was so busy with other
work, however, that not till he had
been long and urgently importuned did
he promise to read his piece to the
company the next week. The COM
pany gathered about him on the day
appointed, and he read his five act
play fluently through to the end.
Lirieux was enthusiastic, ran up to
shake hands with the great writer and
turned over the pages of the manu-
script whose contents had pleased him
nightly.
But what was this? There were only
four acts. The last pages of the man.
uscript were blank. In surprise the
manager asked what it all meant.
Balzac smiled and admitted that he
had not yet written out the fifth act,
but declared that he had It as clearly
in his head as if it already stood on
paper. "And," continued the poet
merrily, II have in the same head two
more outcomes of the plot in case the
one just read don't please you."-San
Francisco Argonaut.