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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-10
NOT GOING TO PRETORIA.
Webster Davis Found That His
Visit Would Re NiSconstrupd.

Washington. Jan. 9--The State Depart
ment has heard. indirectly. from Webster
Davis, Assistant Secretary OF the Interior.
Mr.. Davis IL now at Cape Town. and his
appearance at that place gave rise 70 all
sorts Of rImors 10 the effect that he was
charged with some we!ghty diplomatic mis-
sion, an! especially with n purpose TO
mediate between the belligerents in S.uth
Africa. As a matter ~ fact Mr.. Davis
went to South Africa solely for his health
seiz'ng upon the opportunity To pay Il
visit to United States Consul General Stowe
at Cape Town. who is his near relative In
fortunately. the gentleman gave some
foundation for the rumOrs referred 10 by
projecting a journey 10 Pretoria. IN com
pdny with Nr. Stowe, but this trip WAS
abandoned as soon as il appeared that
It's purpose might be mscCnstrued
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m'nt r. not cooperating with Germany or
any other Government. in representations
TO the British Government respecting The,
seizure OF goods destined for PUrtu-
guese East Africa Moreover. our Govern
mcnt does not contemplate any such CO.
operation.
Tho difference between the cases Of tho
seized German vessels and the seizures OF
American goods. the latter in British YES
svls. Is SO pronounced that the sam. prin-
Ciples would have no application 81 II !5
the determination OF the department TO con-
duct It's negotiations on this point single
handed ard that IS now being done Mr
Ehoate. the Americsbn Ambassador at Lon
don. IS In daily communication with the
Foreign Office. We'll as with the Depart
ment of State. on this subject
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FRENCH'S LOSS HEAVY.
RorrS Capture il3 Men and Kill or
Wound 1D1.

London. Jan. 9-l-i'rl" change is apparent
In the position AZ CoieSlurg. General French
reported to the War Office Sunday morn
Ing. January :. that he had reconnoitered
with squadron of the Household cav
airy on the Eoers east flank, two nj les
from AchtcrtaEE. and drew a coaTiterable
force "f the hurghers. who, being anxious
f"r their communications with NOrvars
POnt. Withdrew.
The casualties Of the SuSoIks near Coles
burg wers:
Killed.
Colonel Watson and iieu;enants wilkins.
Carey and White. ana twenty-three men.
Missing
captains Brett. ThonlsDn and Brown and
Lieutrnants Allen, Wood Martin and But
ter. ami 10 men.
Wounded-Twenty-one men.
Genera! French further reports that the
casualties ~ the other regiments 70 Jan
rary were twelve men killed and forty
-four wounded
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INSURANCE CASES IN COURT.
Rulings in Reference to Two Com.
panies in Illinois.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Bloomington, Ill. Jan. s.-Two Insurance
cases occupied the attention Of the Mclean
Circuit Court to-day. They were James r.
r. Van Cloave State Superintendent Of
Insurance VS.. the Columbia Insurance
company. and same complainant versus the
Northwestern Fire Insurance Company of
Chicago.
Recently Judge -. 7. Thompson at Spring
field granted an injunction restraining the
two companies from doing business in HI
nois. The cases were brought here by
change Of venue. In order that arguments
might be heard for the d!sSOlving OF this
injunction.
This morning by agreement. the two cases
were cons. lidated. The injunction of Judge
Thompson Was dissolved by as,reSm ment and
new pleas We're filed by the defendants in
rehabilitation upon which pleas the court
viii take action The whole matter may
then he referred to the Master in Chan
CeTy TO take testimony.
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Indicates That the Navy Is in as
bad Shape as the
Army.
ROTTEN AND FALSE SYSTEM"
Generals Set 10 Do an Impossible
Task in South AfTica-iiai-
fOnr Makes Il Strange
Speech.

London. Jan. 9-Rrad Admiral Lord
Charles Bercsfurd. addressing the London
Chamber of Commerce to-day and dealing
with questions Of national defense. sslti
that now that war prevailed more attention
would b" paid. perhaps. Ia those who had
warned the country that Il was ldhoriug
under 4 rotten. false and misleading sys-
tom of administration" so tar as the
services were concerned.
While / would deprecate the adoption Of
couscEiPtioa." said Lord Charles. Il hOps
the country viii insist upon oyerhauling and
reforming the naval ana military services.
In connection with the war In South Africa
] contend that our Generals should be held
harmless. for they have been set 80 do an
inpua-i ihillty."
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ircept- n Cali 10 Missouri.

RTTTEIl' SIDTA1.
Louisville, Ky. Jan. S.-Reverend NJ p
Hunt. pastor Of tho Twentv-seconI ard
Walnut Streets Baptist Church Of this city.
has: announced his intention Of resiguing
to accept the pastorate Of the Patee Park
Baptist Church Of ST. Joseph. Mo. He re-
ceiyei a call there several weeks ago and
at first determined TO decline. but. after
consideration. agreed To accept. The officers
of the church will meet tomorrow night
tn consider his resignation
Mr.. Hunt has been pastor here for SIX
wears. He Is Il fluent speaker and an able
pastor and under his care. his church h.
grown IN numbers and influence He IS Z.
young man ard an able advocate OF prehi-
Eit!.u-
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B,LFOIR.s STRANGE SPEECH.

London. Jan. 9-Arthur J RaIsour. First
Lord OF the Treasury. speaking this even
ing in East Manchester. said:
Il know "f no war in which Great Brit
ain has been engaged. except that resulting
IN tho Independence OF the American col
onies. which did not end triumphantIy. Yet
I do not know Of one which began tri-
umphautly. True the war in South Africa
is disappointing. bat II Is not a fact that
Great Britain has suffered exceptional re
verses or great disaster. on the other
hand. the war his knit together every
branch of the Englsh-speakiug race mBk-
ing all feel that they have a great common
destiny which # Is their duty to accom-
pl.sb.
These are thoughts which ought 70 sup
port US IN far greater trials than this war
may produce. Remember that A nation
which cannot bear defeat is nation uu-
worthy Of empire. ana although defeat has
not yet come, and although We hope RnI
believe /; Will not come in the course OF the
present war. yet. If matters should turn
cut other wise. We should still rely upon he
courage and patriotism of our country
men" tCheersD
The Times. in an editorial based upon Mr.
Balfour's declarations. severely CritIcises
the Government. and says:
1t Is fortunate for the Government that
when Parliament meets Il will only have to
face the weak opposition. II tn" short
COminEs now revealed had been revealed in
war with firsi-clas- European Power,
the nation would not have been cOnsJled by
statements such as 1lr. BsLlfUur has been
making.
1t IL neither becoming nor prudent. aft
er what has happened for n Minister to de-
clare. as Mr.. BalfoTr did, that he does not
feel that he need apologize on behalf Of the
Government. II would he better for tho
country. ard for the Ministers themselves.
II the latter frankly owned that they had
made mistake. pleaded eXtenuating cir
cumstauccs and pledged themselves to a
serious effort to reform al which has
proved wanting"
Addressing = second meeting held I'm a
suburb Of Manchester. Mr.. Balicur said
While | am 10th To- claim in any proud
ami arrogant speech that we in any
special sense the leaders Of Il great hui
mauitarian cause | deny In the strongest
manner that We are animated by ignoble
motives. No more false ur stupid caiumny
was ever invented than the accusation that
Great Britain is animated by a petty desire
TO add wealthy regions TO an already gigan-
tic empire. No II ere acquisition of terri
tory could compensate for war costing so
much blood and treasure.
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SECURING PRETORIA HOUSES.
Report That Bloemfontein Officials
Expect 10 Move Soon.

London, Jan. 9-The latest news from
Bioemfontein says that the officials there
recognize that they must cvacuats the town
at an early date. and are securing houses
al Pretoria.
IL IS also announced that the hospitals at
Rlocmfontein and elsewhere are packed
with wounded men
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Marine IuteIIigencc.

Plymouth. Jan. 9.-Sailei: Pretoria, from
Hamburg for New York
Antwerp. Jan. Arrived: Westernland.
New York.
New York. Jan. e.-Sai!ed: Columbia, Ge-
noa etc
Plymouth. Jan. 9-Arrived:. Steamer
Grafwaidersee from New York for Ham
burg. and proceeded.
Sydney. New South Wales. Jan. AR
rived Steamer Warrimoc. Vancouver. via
Honolulu
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Haveus Relief Rill.

REPUBLIC SPE1AI.
Washington, Jan. s.-SenHtOr Cockreii has
reported faVcrably from the Committee on
Military Affairs the hill for the relief of
Ezra Ravens. a Captain Of the Eighteenth
Missouri Infantry Volunteers. rh.. bill pro-
vidss compensation for Captain Haven =
from March II. iS6o. to February - I~f2
This hill has been before Congress ten YEAR
AID has passed the Seuatc III the las; i've
Congresses
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FOss TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
To Act in the Absence of Congress-
man Beutelle.

Washington. Jan. 9-The House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs to-day selected Repre-
sentative Foss of Illinois as acting chair
man pending the absence OF Mr.. B0rtelle.
The subcommittee were named. that on
naval appropriations being Messrs. Bou-
tell.. FoSs. Dayton. DOudenslager, Cum
ningS. Meyer and Tate.
The various naval measures were referred
To SubcOmTnittees except those relating to
Adnirals Sampson and Schley, which were
left to be dealt with by the full committee.
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EQUAL TO BRITISH MONEY.
BOer Gold on a Par With Soy.
ereigns at Lorenzo Mar0nez.

London. Jan. a.-The London correspond
ent at lorenzo MARQUEE cables that al
though there is nO guarantee that Trans
vaal gold Is Of standard value. the Portu-
Guese Government compels the local banks
To accept Il as legal tender at the same
rate as British sOvereigns. Thus giving
the Republics every facility for extensive
transactions here and remltting money to
Europe"
Continuing. the correspondent says:
1T Is question whether the PortuslIes, s,s
order is not breach of neutrality
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Federal Items.

Washington. Jan. 9-The C!vii Scryi,a
Commission announces that an examination
will ne held at Fort Smith. Ark. on Feb
ruary I for the positions of engineer fire.
man, janitor and elevator conductor in the
post Office at that place.
Herbert A. Clark has been appointed n
CLERK In the st. Louis Custom house
John Gibbs. a mail carrier in the Kansas
City. Mo. post office. has been promoted
from $500 TO 5; (s1.
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Post Offices Discontinued

FEPtEI1It HFt' IFNIs
Washington. Jan. e-Tne post Office at
Emerson. Columbia County, Ark, has been
discontinued
The post offices at Douglas. Oklahoma
County, and curry, Pottawatomie County,
Ok. Will be discontinued on January I5
The post offices at Coy, Sharp County
Ark, and Sandy. Mohave County, AMI
will be discontinued on January 81.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-10
SHELLS FOR THE BOERS.
British View of Those Turned Out
by the Krupps.

London. Jan 9--The Berlin Correspondent
Of tho Daily Mail gives. under reserve.
a report that 5000 Iyddite shells have been
turned ouc by the Krupp works. which are
not destined for England. hut were or
dered some time ago by Doctor Leyds
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NO MEDIATION YET.
kink Leopold Asked Victoria If
She Was Ready for 1t.

London. Jan. l6-King Leopold. according
70 the brussels correspondent Of the Daily
Mall. recently inquired Of Queen Victoria
whether an opportune moment for media
ticn had arrived. buc received q reply in
the negative,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-10
SEIZED SHIPS AT DURHAM.

Durham Jan. 9.-The seized German
steamer Hcrzoe has been handed over to
the prize court. The Portuguese Governor
If Zambesi WAS among her passengers. The
British naval authorities have offered him
ship 70 convey him 70 Deldg0A Bay. The
taa rrltr El.nL.sraLh Le liscLarntrc
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RELEASE OF THE GENERAL.

Alden Jan 9.-Thc Imperial German mall
steamer General. detained here by tho Brit
ish authorities since January I. on suspicion
Of having ContrahaEd of war on board has
been released. After her cargo hal been
examined il WAS found that she only had
4 fcw chemicals and aSletrees on board
Nothing else was disclosed.
quantity of Trieste -four. brought by
Lloyd steamer. and supposed 10 he bound
for the Trausvaal. had been held pending
tho decIsinn Of The Erize cnurt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-10
RAHRAAnS

Seventy-ive executive officers Of Western
and Southwestern lines attended the con-
ference with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in New York
Receiver 8. NJ. FELTON, OF tho Cincinnati.
New Orleans ana Texas Pacific filed his
final report at Cincinnati.
The Missouri Railroad Commissioner will
give two hearings at St Louis next week
The Terre Haute. Olney and Chester held
its annual meeting.
\ mass meeting OF passenger agents to
abolish commissions will be held at Chicago
tomorrow.
Ii IS admitted that the VanderbiIts con-
troll the Big -Four and the Chesapeake and
Ohio.
The Louisville and Nashville has declared
q semignnual dividend.
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is AN AMERICAN SCOUT.
+. II. Rurnham Will Join Lord
Robcrts's Staff.

Seattle. Wash. Jan 9-F r. Rurnham.
an American scout has arrived here from
Alaska, en- route to South Africa In com
pliance with n cahlegram appointing him a
member Of the staff Of Lord Roberts, COM
mander Of the military forces operating
agHiDst the ISaprS
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VAN WYCK SIGNS IT.
Resolution of sympathy With the
People of the Transvaal.

New York. Jan 9.-Nfayor Van wyck to-
day signed the resolution Of sympathy with
the people of tn" Transyaal IN their fght
for freedom adopted by the Municipal As
scmbly.
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CRONJE'S DEFENSES EXTENDED
British Estimate That 10000 Men
Oppose Methuen.

London. Jan. 9.-Advices from the Mod
der River say that the Beers continue to
extend their works, and Il is estimated
that 30 900 men are required 70 defend them.
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Eupepsia Tablets

Promote digestion and cure dyspepsia
Price Fifty Cents. Sold by all druggists
under an absolute guarantee TO give i'm
mediate relief and permanently cure stcm-
arh Irregularities. Indigestion and dyspe D.
sia. Money returned in all instances where
they fail. Forwarded by mail on receipt of
spurchase price by the Eupepsia Co.. 323
Clark avenue ST. Louis. Mo.-Ady.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING,
with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES
the CHILD. SOFTENS THE GUMS. AL
LAYS THE PAIN. CURES WIND collie.
and is the best remedy for DIARRHEA.
Ask for MRS. Winelow's Soothing Syrup"
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The winners at Tanforan: Brawlass. To-
rihio, Tirsde. GeyseF. Del PaSo and ST.
Cassimir.
The winners at New Orleans: George
Rietcham, Diana FonsO. Blue Lick, San
Durango and False Lead.
Terry McGoyern defeated George Dixon
In the eighth round for the festher-weight
championship of the world.
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Stock holders Meeting.

Centralia. H. Jan. AT a meeting Of
the stockholders Of the Western Envelope
Factory of this city to-day. l.. {. Pierce
r q. Brigham, &. {. Davis. W. F. Davis
and II. o Crane were elected as directors
and il was voted To increase the capital
stock from SHo0n 10 slcoe09 on account II
Increased plant and business.
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AMERICAN LINER ST. PAUL.
Report That Great Britain Has
Chartered Her.

London. Jan. s-tCopyriGht. 1870. by James
Gordon Bennettl-There is an uncontirmed
report this morning that the Admiralty
has chartered the American NsssS St Paul
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Verdict for Defentia

EETINLII SItIIAI.
Conway. Ark. Jan. s-The jury found for
the defendant in the case II Mrs Amelia
Hing. administratriN of the estate Of
Charles Hing against the St. Louis Iron
Mountain and Southern Railway for $4,000
damages.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-01-10
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

J. G s Blackburn was yesterday elected
United States Senator by the Kentucky
Legislature. There IL much ruunor of mill
tary activity. The Republicans deny that
the militia is massing under secret orders.
Harrsl was not taken TO Louisville by de-
fec,ives and present IN Frankfort to
vote for Blackburn
Memorial day at Missouri University was
appropriately observed yesterday.
The Missouri State Labor Federation
censures the Governor for commissioning
two men as National Guard officers in Kan
sas City who are accused OF employing
nonun;On men.
Governor Stephens says that Secretary
Iesueur is retaining his Office to aid Sam
Cooks candidacy. The Governor says
many letters tell him that the Constitution
is being violated
Henry Brunot says that he is satisfied
with the sentence imposed upon him for
killing his aunt
Texas produce growers met yesterday In
annual conclave at Texarkana, Tex
Andrew Carnegie has agreed TO donate
$4,000 for public library at ChilIicotha,
Mo, provided that the city shall give q
site and set aside 5000 annually for It's
maintenance
A boys arm was caught between laundry
ironing rollers and squeezed and cooked
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Engineer Miller Killed.

REPI FIlIt SPFIINI.
Pinckncyvlle. Ill Jan AT o'clock
this morning Jacob Miller Of this city was
accidentally killed IN the Illinois Central
yards here He leaves widow and f'ur
Oh
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IN the Senate Mfr. BeveridGe of Indiana
spoke at length on his resolution declaring
the Governments intention TO retain the
Philippine Islands.
Senator Hosr has written a letter 20 the
newspapers OF Boston stating hts views on
the Philippine question ami defining what he
thinks IS the cuuntry's duty IN the matter.
Congressman F'arthodt's bill 70 prevent
theh pollution Of navigahle streams was be
fore the Commerce Committee of the House.
It will probably be reported favorably.
A: the Cabinet meeting ;hs corner In
hemp. caused by the closing of Philippine
ports. was discussed.
Former Senator WhIteside Of Montana
was again on the stand in the investigation
Of the Clark bribery charges.
Democrats formally objected 10 thP NOM
ination Of ". y. Bynum Of Indiana 10 he
Appraiser Of New York. The Senate has not
finally acted on the matter.
President Mckinley has disapproved the
ordinance granting an appropriation 10 pay
the expenses of Creek and Cherokee DELE
gates 10 Washington
Joseph Furnace, the express messenger
who attacked General Greely. held
without bail General Greelys condition
still gives cause for anxiety.
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To Cure "a Cold In One Dny

Take Laxative Bromo 9uinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If il fails TO
cure. f. W. Groves signature is on each
BOX 25c
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mERCANTILE TRUST CO.
EIGHTH AND LOCUST STREETS
40 Paid on Saving Accounts
40 on Certificates Of Deposit.
2 % on Daily Balances,

JONATHAN RICE,
HARRY SCI LIN.
CORWIN ~. SPENCER,
JOHN :. SULLIVAN,
FESTUs ). W
ID. ID. Walk EH
GEORGE W. " 4
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for use as a transport in the South African
service.
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DrHECTo1S

y. 4. r. GAUSS,
', HENRY GRiESEDIEtk ID. Jr'
&. ~. MCMILLAN.
WILLIAM MAFFITT.
EMERSON McMIILIN,
PETER A. ONEiL,
VALE REYHIRN,
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MEETS FRENCH ADMIRAL.
Jimcncz Confers With Richard
Settlement Expected To-Day.
SPECIAL EY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Santo Domingo. Jan. 9-tCopyright. 1900
hy James Gordon tt.>-AGmiral Rich
ard of the French navy. with his STAFF.
formally called upon President Jimenez this
morning No business was transacted. The
French Consul was present. IL Is rInorcd
on good authority that the French Consul
has not been sustained by his Government.
and that he has been asked for his resigna-
tion.
Il is expected that official action will he
taken tomorrow. Americans ot this place
have asked the Trit-d States not to allow
France TO dictate terms 10 the dominican
Government. An American cruiser is ex-
pectel to arrive to-day pne IL reported 10
havs left Sanchez yesterday.
ORDERS TO THE NACHIAS.
REPTILE sspE>TAI-
Washington. Jan. ".-lnstroctions were TO-
day cabled to Commander L. {. Logan.
commanding The Machias. directing him TO
promptly return to Santo Domingo.
In CornpIiarre with this instruction, il is
presumed the Machias mas let San Juan
hound Tor fhe capital of SaEto Domingo.
I-uon his arrival commander Logan will
consul; with the American Minister relative
TO the urotection Of American interests. II
was said al th. state Department this
evening thar no appeal for the intervention
Of tn. United states had been received from
Sautn Domingo ard 1t IS hardly likely that
this tiuvernrncut viii interfere. IN view OF
the, fact that the Jimeucz Government has
collected nv Dornlar subscription the money
necessary to nay the French claims. Ii Is
possible that Minister Powell may act az
mediator between tilt' r!tn'h meet and
President Jir1arsZ looking II compliance
with The French demand for an apology.
hut now that the money mas been collected
- ~ ksIieved that the worst Is about over.
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I.GRESIO r.. ANDERSON.
GEO. 1RREN BROW v,
JAMES ". BELL,
PAU. BROWI.
JAMES g.. HITEER,
JAMES CAMPBELL.
L.. -. DOZIER,
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B0ERS DISPLAYED
THEIR CUNNING.

Confined From Paee One.
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Dressing SaCques.
PERFUME SOOTHED THE DOG.
Dainty Lnce Handkerchief Acts ms q
Canine COnciIator and
Life Saver.

"Look at this handkerchief" said n
young society man to his professional
friend. THAT bit of lace and ruffle is
worth it's weight in gold to me-"
"Some connection with old associa-
tions-a mere sentiment, l suppose"
suggested the professional man, re-
lates the Memphis Scimetar.
Nothing of the kind. From prac-
teal standpoint it is just as valuable
as | describe it to be. A sentiment en-
ters into the case, however"
"Wen, tell us about it,"
'The handkerchief, then, is the token
by which | am permitted to enter the
house where my sweetheart lives.
Without it / should be torn to pieces
by huge bulldog there. The beast
is as ferocious as tiger. During the
day he is kept in chains. but after seven
o'clock in the evening his mistress re-
leases him in the yard. No stranger
after that hour can enter the gate. The
terrible animal was menace to my
suit until the lady hit upon the plan
of giving me her handkerchief for use
as pass. Now, when the dog rushes
toward me ! have only to toss the
dainty token to him; he smells it and
walks peacefully back to his kennel.
Do you blame me for valuing it so
highly?"