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Evening star., 1900-12-03
CITY AND DISTRICT
Junior O. U. A. Nj. VfsitatiOn

The annual grand visitation Of the state
council of the District of Columbia to In
dependent Council No occurred Friday
night at the council chamber Of the latter
council. No 9O2 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, State Councillor John E. Champion.
jr., accompanied by the other officers Of the
state council participating. An Interesting
event was the presentation to Junior P. s.
c. George keithley of a beautiful bouquet
of flowers.
At 10 o'clock Councillor Charles Rhodes
formed the members into line and marched
them to a cafe. where banquet was served,
which was participated in by about $50
guests. The following officers of the State
Council were present: John E. Champion,
s c.; C. NJ. Bigelow, S. V. c.; George Keith
ley Junior P. S. c.; VIM. E. Boyden s. c.,
secretary; Dwight NJ. Weeks 8. c., treas
urer; Joseph E. Toone. S. C., conductor: J.
c. Mastin, S. c., ward: Lee Scott, s. e. l..
s.; D. Luther Smith, s. c. o. s.; George
Been, s c., chaplain.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Mis-. Eugenfa washington'. Funeral.

Daughters of the American Revolution
belonging to Betty Lewis Chapter of Fred
ericksburg, Va, escorted the remains of
Miss Eugenia Washington, the founder OF
the society. to their resting place In Glen
cairn cemetery. near Fredericksburg, yes
terday afternoon. The body was taken
away for interment yesterday morning, and
was accompanied by party composed OF
relatives and several representatives OF the
D. A. j.. The pallbearers were Judge j.
T. Cool rich, Mr.. James Knox, Mr.. T. j.
Moncure, DR.. G. NJ. Wallace Mr.. Thomas
Wallace and Mr.. John NJ. Hull.
Simple services at the grave were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Smith. pastor OF St
George Episcopal Church of Fredericks-
burg,
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Concert at Wesley Chanel.

There will be concert at Wesley Chapel,
corner 5th and F streets northwest, tomor-
row night, for which some excellent talent
has been engaged. The names presented
are Mrs. H. Clay Browning, Mrs. James F.
Oyster, Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland, Mr.. Horatio
Rench. Mr. ]. D. McFall, Mr. j. Henry
Kaiser, DR.. ]. w. Bischoff. Mr.. An, IN Kas-
par and Prof. Theo. l. King. With an ar
ray of musicians a program Of unusual ex-
cellence may be anticipated.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OBJ
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS vEsTWIBuLED. W LEI:
DINING CARS ON THROUGH TRAINS.
STATION, SIXTH AND STREETS.
Schedule effect November IL, 1900.
300 PM. DAfLY-CfnciDnati and St Louis Spe-
cial-Solid train for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers
to Cincinnati lexington. Louisville. Indianapolis
and ST. Louis without change. Parlor Car COving-
ngton. Va to Virginia Hot Springs. Parlor Car
11:lO p. DA LY-F F. v. LImited-Sold train
for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati,
Lexington and Louisville without change. Connec.
tion for Virginia Hot Springs daily; Pullman Com
partment Car to Virginia Hot Springs, without
change, daily except Sunday Sleepers Cincinnati
70 asa :4i 4. M N. DAILY, a1s EXCEPT sUNDAY-For
Newport News. Norfolk and Old Point Comfort
tvia Penna R. R., r.. F. & p and Richmond
300 PM DAHY-For Gordonsville Charlottes-
ville Staurton daily and for Richmond daily, ex-
cept Sunday
Reservation anc tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Offices. 513 Pennsylvania avenue. 900 l4th st. near
F. and at the station. Telephone call l441 for
Pennsylvania Railroad cab service.
II W FULLER. General Passenger Agent.
Telepbope 10.S no17
Evening star., 1900-12-03

William G. Turner, who. as already
stated in The Star, was arrested by Delec-
tives Miller and Peck on several charges
Of petty larceny. was today tried in the
Police Court and was convicted in the fol-
lowing cases: From Harry F. Bailey. so
cents; from Peter Diehl $2 and 81 each
from Thomas w. Rose, Lloyd Rountree
and Samuel Mitchell.
Judge Kimbal fined him $40, with the
alternative Of thirty days in each case and
also ordered him to make full restitution
or serve thirty days additional
Evening star., 1900-12-03
INAUGURAL GUARDIANSHIP.
Senator Hanna Expects to Make q
Selection Shortly.

Senator Hanna, chairman of the national
republican committee, and Mr.. Myron M.
Parker member of that body for the Dis
trict of Columbia, had talk yesterday over
the craftsmanship Of the executive commit
tee which will have charge Of the next in
augura ton Of President Mckinley. 1t Is un-
derstood that the names of four gentlemen
were mentioned during the conversation,
being those Of Mr.. John B. Cotton, who
was recommended to Senator Hanna by Mr.
Parker almost Immediately after the cleo
ton; Mr.. Brainard H. Warner, Mr. Theo-
dore w. Noyes and Mr.. Theodore E.
Rcessle. The latter gentleman is a new
factor in the question, and it Is said that
he has been quietly but strongly backed
for the position. Nothing definite was
reached at the conference and Senator
Hanna said the selection would be made
shortly.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Seaboard Air Line Railway

ELOK,DA AND W Est INDIA SHOKT LINE.
LEAVE WASHINGTON. Penn. r r. STATION.
1885 AM. Daily. Florida Express for Petersburg,
Raleigh Southern Pines Pnehurst Camden, Co.
lnmhia savannah Jacksonville. Tai ahassee and
6:a5 Pm. Daily. Florida Limited for Camden. Co.
lumbia Savannah. jacksonville and Tampa.
Through sleeping cas- to Jacksonville and Tampa.
+ Dining car service.
o:bs Pm. Daily: Atlanta Special for Raleigh.
Southern Pines, Pinehurst. Charlotte. Athens, At
lanta. New Orleans and all points in the SOUTH
west. Through sleeping cars to Atlanta.
Vor further Information apply to w. NJ. McCON.
NELL 0eol A.. 1lo4 EsW Yosk ave- DoS-tf
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Adxerse 0ninaon

The attorney for the District In the case
Of Mary e. French. who applied for the re-
mission of penalties and Interest on general
taxes against lots l, 2 and g. block 4, and
lots g. and 8. block 8. Barry's subdivision
of Friendship. for the years 1895 to 1900. in
elusive, has advised the Commissioners to
deny the application.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Ob.tructing tho Street.

Seven push-cart merchants, who were
selling fruits and candy on 7th street Sat
urday. were required to deposit IS collateral
each FOR their appearance in court today
and answer charges of obstructinR the
street. Their names were given as George
Panople. Charles Chaconas, Strait Cartes
ldas Leonia. John Judia, James Choealas
and Stephen Chaconas. The men appeared
In court today and paid 81 each.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Death of Former wa.hinstonian.

Word has just been received Of the death
Of Arnold W. Meyer-Teeg, q well-known
Washington music teacher, at the home
of his brother in Brooklyn. Prof Meyer
Teeg was a graduate OF Leipsig. Besides
being a thorough musician he was an au-
thority on the art of singing and the found
er Of the psychological system Of voice cul-
ture.'' Hiss loss will be mourned In musical
and Masonic circles, in both of which he
was well and favorably known.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
AnthropoIoxical society Meet,nu

The Anthropological Society will hold Its
regular meeting in the assembly hall of the
Cosmos Club tomorrow evening at 8 O'Clock
Subsequent to the council meeting papers
will be read by Col. F. F. Hilder on Leaves
from an Ancient Manuscript" and by Dr. ]
w. Fewkes on "a Collection of PAINTINGS
by the Hopi Indians The latter address
will be illustrated.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
LOCAL MENTION
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Madame Sans Gene"
Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville.
Columbia-"Le Voyage En- Suisse
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Reilly and
Woods Show.
National-"Way Down East
The New Bijou-The Bon-Ton Company.
Congregational Church-The Damrosch
Society.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
M0lt-Nutrfne

is essential to the weak and Ill, and equally
beneficial to the well. The fact that the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn prepares it
is a guarantee of its merit. Sold by ali
druggists Orders addressed to T. d. Har-
per, manager Washington branch, will be
promptly eXecuted.-Advt.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Fraters Entertained.

Mr. Robert E. Cook Of Bellevue enter
tanned the members of De Molay Mounted
Commandery of this city at his country
bor1e Saturday evening. A banquet was
served and about the board there was mer-
rfnent and speeckmaking.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Had Letter. Of Recommendat,on

Joseph Halpin. John McKeon John Har-
ris and Daniel Bloom were the names given
by four men who appeared in the Police
Court this morning on a charge Of va
grancy. They were arrested on the Ben
ming road by Policeman Russell. In their
own defense the men said they were coming
this way looking for work. They showed
good letters of recommendation, and Judge
Scott released them
Evening star., 1900-12-03
To De.irabIe Tenanta

The second floor of The Evening Star
annex will be rented to desirable tenant.
Size oOxlOO feet Steam heat, electric light
and motor power; elevator service. Apply
at The Star office.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Antique Eurnifnre-

A handsome collection of ANTIQUE furnt-
ture is now on exhibition at SIoans 1907
q street. to be sold at auction Wednesday
and Thursday next by catalogue.-Advt
Evening star., 1900-12-03
PeiPce Guild Luncheon.

The ladies' of the Peirce Guild, auxiliary
to the Hospital for Foundlings. had sue
cessful ope ming today of their luncheon and
sale Of useful and fancy articles at Masonic
Temple, which will be continued tomorrow
and Wednesday.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
PENNSYLVANIA Raj ROAD.

| Station corner of Sixth aud b streets.
1850 4. NJ. PEHSssYhyANIA ~ ,.iilTEpMrD.
| Harrisburg to Chicago. Cincinnati. Indianapolis
st. LOUIS, Cleveland and Toledo hsuet Parlor
| 1850 AN. FAST LINE-Puliman Buffet Parlor
Car to Harrisburg. Buffet Parior Car Harrisburg
$3.50 PM. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
ingitn 10 Toledo ano sleeping ANA D.nIng Cars
Harrisburg 10 indianapolis, ST. Lous, Nashville
7:45 PM. WESTERN EAPKEss~P Putnam Sleep
ing Car to Pittsbuig and Chicago. Dining Car to
7:45 Pm. CLEVELAND AND CINCINNATI Ex-
linn Sleeping Cars Mashngsn sa ,n to
1o:4o PM PAc,Flc ExPREss-pul.mAn Sleeping
7:45 AN. fer kane, canands,sua Rochester and
1o:5o A. Nj. tor klmira anl daily except
SUNDAY For "'aWsp.r, IN W1 day s $40 nr nm ,.
Emporium sumo. ion, with 'ns:ush DuneI S.eepns
Ga5 for koshes er ETe Buaai. and Nassra ,
Washington Rochester.
lO:4U PM for Er,e, Canandagua, Rochester Buff
falo and Niagara Falls daily: Pu..nan s.eeping
Car wsshns9n to kSsIsset sa'utd1ys only a.,v
for New YORK, ali Par:or Cars, with Dining Car
FOR pHILADElPHlA k.sI SEw YORK AND THE
Express 100 dining Gaf,, 1s7; s:l5 &c" 800
ing Car from " lining snl An. i2:45 s:l5: 4:5o
snns Car b from snds1s satim9,s @ nSs S5U iooo ana
$40 900. 900 tDin. .ng Carr. 1l:oO ,Dning Car
from Wilmington AN, l2:l5. 3:l5. 1850 dining
Car from Bdltimorel, $50 iU:U0 ind Al 80 Z II.
For Philadelphia only. Express, :45 An, l2:l5
PM week days. 2:Ol. +:IO dining Carr. and
$40 PM. daily.
For Boston, without change 7:45 M. week days
and 4:5O Pm daily.
1o:Uo. 1850. HOO AN, Il: l2:45 l:2o. 2:Ol,
s:l5 $3.50 t4:oo Limited, 4:lO. 4:2o. ABB, 1850.
6:4o 6:l5. $500. 7;45. lo:oo. l0:4U. :35 and
1850 PM. On Sundays. 700. 1857 S:.5. 300.
9:U5 1850, 1l:OO AN. l2'l5 l:l5 2:0l. 3:15,
$3.50 t4:CO Lmiled). 4:10. 4:2O. 45o. $40. 6:15,
$50 TAB. 1000. lO:4O and II :5U Pm.
For Popes Greek Line. 7:45 AN. and ABB M.
For Annapolis TOO. 300 An I2:l5 and $40
Pm. week days. Sundays $500 AN. and $40
Express for Florida and points Atlantic Coast
Line, 4:3O AN. 3:12 PM. daily; Richmond only,
ll:4l AN. week days. 500 I'm. daily; EXPRESS
for Florida and points on Seatoard Air Line,
1855 AN and 6:55 Pm. daily. Accommodation
for Quantico. 7:46 AM. daily and 4:25 p. N.
SEASHoRE CONNECTIONS.
For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Bridge ALL
rail rou,e) 3:l6 (4:OO Congress unal Lmited'')
and IL so NJ. daily Via Market Street Wharf,
1000 and 1900 AN. 12:45 Pm week days.
For Cane May. ii 100 AN week days u:5o Pm.
daily.
Ticket Offices Fifteenth and Streets and
at the station. Sixth and Streets. where orders
can left for the checking II baggage to desttna-
tion from hotels and dences.
Telephone call 'l441 for Pennsylvania Railroad
Cab Service.
]. B. HUTCHINSON j. X WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Convicted of Larceny.

For the larceny of 1896 from benjamin
Ford Daniel Parker of Brooks court was
today convicted in the Police Court, and
Judge Kimball fined him SO. with the alter
native of thirty days in prison. He will
twenty-one days in Jail in addition.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

py magic and headache departs imme-
dlateiy after dose of effervescing Bromo-
Pepsln. For insomnia 1t has no equal. 1t
is pleasant to take and absolutely harm
less. All druggists, 10c., 25c. and soc bot
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
CITY ITEMS.

Old "Braddock Maryland Rye" 10 the
Best Of American Whfskeys.
It's absolutely pure and as smooth and
mellow as old age can make 1t. None finer
At grocers'. cafes and clubs. Jas. Clark Dis
tilling Co., d. P. Mccarthy, mgr, 61O Pa-aV.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MOUNT VER-
NON RAILWAY COMPANY.

From Station FrInsy ana ave md l31a st.
L. fleet November l, 1900.
For Alexandria. week days-6:ao 7:O4. 7:sO. 500,
$685. S.5a. Is. 1000. II 100. II 80 AN, x12:05,
$50 .al5 s'. t;5e $40 ,o s5;2t; 80 90 s:o4
II 80 AN Y 90 Noon. 1890. LOO 100. 200.
2:3O 3 90. 8 20. 40. 80. 500 $50 500, $50.
TOO 80 500, .45. 9:0 1915. IL ::U& 30 T. NJ.
For Mount Vernon. week days-6:3O. 500. 1000,
II 90 An, -i2O5 II :O5. 200. x2:59, 359, x4:l5,
x5:24 FOG .:3O p NJ Sunday-9OO AN. l2:00
Noon 2:OO 400. 700. $50 Pm.
For Arlinston and AqneducI Bridge, week X days
NJ, 'I2.05. l2:2o, 'l2:45, l:05. 'l:25, 200.
.2.3O. 2.5s $50, S;59, .4:35. $50, PA. 6:o4,
'lO:s0 100 'll:3O AN l2oo Noon; 'l2:So.
100. '1:s0 2:OU. '2:30. 300. $3.50. 400, 80.
6.OO s53O 500 $3.50 1909. s7:30 800 PM.
Parcels ca rled. Baggage checked
xExpress. ETC Arlington only.
q. & AR6OTT, J. COLVIN.
1-tf President Supe intendent.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Offices in The Star Building,

Desirable office rooms for rent in The
Star Building, including light. heat and
jantor service.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

Suoscrloers Will confer a favor IL they
will notify the office Of the failure of tho
carrier to ring the door bell when The Star
Is delivered
Evening star., 1900-12-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Mt Vernon at 10
am. and Las pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfalk at 630 p m.
Cars run from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church every half
hour from am. to IL pm.
Trains leave 13Ea street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington every torty-five min
utes and Mount Vernon hourly from 10 am
to pm.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

GOOD HOMEMADE PIES ONLY 2Oc.
Holmes Genuine Home made Pies are the
most delicious and wholesome product of
the very best COOKS. Orders by mail or
phone 1864 command quick attention. De-
livery everywhere Holmes Son. .1stSsE sts
Evening star., 1900-12-03

DEPEND UPON KEANE'S MEATS
Being the very best procurable in Center
Market. Home Dressed, Of course, and no
higher In price. Washington Dressed Beef
and Southdown Lamb are always fresh,
tender, juicy and good. T. T. keane, 35-51
Center Market. Wholesale Row. No. 8.
FINEST WHISKY OBTAINABLE is
DONNELLY'S PRIVATE STOCK best
thing to take for a cold. 75c.qt. 18th & L SITS.
Gas Heaters, 81 %; OIL Heaters. 81 25 to S5;
Gas Radiators, 81. A. Eberly's Sons, 71S Tth.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

Hotel johnson Cafes.
Large shipments Of high-grade Oysters
received today, among which are genuine
Lynn Haven Bays, Cherrystones and Blue
Points. Finest known to the trade. Also
all varieties of high-class game, such as
Virginia Pheasants. Quail and Potomac
Wild Ducks. A la carte service, midday
lunch and table dhote dinner.
Evening star., 1900-12-03
Ten Dollars in Each Case.

Newest Things in Jewelry
Can be found at Karrs, 945 Pa. ave-Advt
Evening star., 1900-12-03
VOID A FAIITRE

Many an otherwise successful meal fail!
on account of poor bread. Supply your table
with Schneiders famous Malt bread
insures an enjoyable meal. At grocers, &c.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

Art Goods, Clocks,
Imported Novelties at karr's, 94o Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1900-12-03

Watches at Knrr's. 9i5 Pa. Ave.
Sole agents for the koehn Geneva Watch
Advertisement
Evening star., 1900-12-03
DRINK "OLD GLORY"

II you're convaescing. 1t will help you re-
gain strength vigor and lost appetite. AS a
tonic 1t stands first. For case phone AbneI
& Drury, Brewers, 25th and F.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-03

New York, Jan. 3.-In the trial of
Roland B. Molineux, charged with the
murder Of Mrs. Katherine ]. Adams,
the defense yesterday gave an init
nation of it's plan. Harry Cornish,
who administered the poison to Mrs
Adams, was cross examined by Attor-
ney Weeks, whose questions were
framed so as to suggest that Cornish
mailed the bromo-seltzer bottle to him
self; that he did not drink from the
poison glass, and that he was not taken
sick at the same time as Mrs. Adams
Cornish's relations with women, es-
pecially Mrs. Patterson, who died in
Chicago, were discussed, and discrep-
ancies in his testimony at different
times were brought to the attention Of
the Jury.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-03

The saltpeter man of the first half Of
the seventeenth century was hated even
more, il that be possible. than the win
dow pepper" of those more recent days
when light was subject to heavy taxa.
ton. Before the importation of salt
peter from abroad, as an important in
gredient In the manufacture of gun
powder, 1t was crown monopoly, and
agents., popularity known as saltpeter
men, were sent all over the country to
seek for it in stables, pigeon cots, pig
sites and indeed In almost all other
places the soil Of which was supposed to
be impregnated with animal matter. The
injury these men did and the irritation
they caused by digging up floors and pull
Ing down fences were great. No house,
holder was free from their visits, which
were rendered especially odious from
their being empowered to impress carts
and horses for the purpose of carrying
away the mineral and the utensils en-
ployed in its manufacture.
This CALLING domestic tyranny-though,
Of course, not to be compared with
things Of far greater moment-was no
doubt one of the factors in the national
irritation which made the civil war pos
sible. The monopoly was put an end
to by parliament in 1656.-Athennum.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-03

The custom of eating earth is practiced
in widely separated regions and is par
ticularly in vogue among negroes and
American Indians and has even been OBJ
served in Europe. The anthropologist
Lasch says that German quarrymen
spread clay on slices Of bread and eat it
with evident relish. A certain kind Of
earth that is found in Persia is consid-
cred an epicurean dish, and in the Malay
archipelago there is an earth known as
'ampoh," which is dug by some natives.
who sell it to the people as food. The
practice Of earth eating has spread to
considerable extent in China. New Gale
donia and New Guinea, and Humboldt
observed 1t in various parts Of South
America.
Some anthropolOgists tell us that
among many savage peoples pregnant
women are particularly disposed to the
habit Of eating earth and clay. In Qua
temala during certain religious ceremo-
MES the faithful are often seen to devour
statuettes made of clay, and the practice
in that country therefore is allied to re-
ligious superstition. This barbarous habit
Of earth eating Is most injurious and Is
said to often result in consumption, in
fammation Of the liver and anaemia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-03
TRADING SHIPS CARRY NO CASH.
No Wonder the Piracy Business Has
Fallen AWAY To NathinK.

No Wonder the Piracy Business Has
Fallen Away to Nothing.
A son of the old time yachting captain,
Jack White of Red Bank, picked up 4
Mexican silver dollar of 1884 on Sandy
Hook the other day Captain Jack said
it reminded him of many dollar he had
seen that had been picked up along the
Jersey coast and on Long Island shores.
Mexican silver dollars" he said,
"were the money of the commercial
world during all the early part of this
century, and you could find them when
ever there were wrecks. Nowadays pi-
rating would not pay, but in those days
every ship had to carry lot Of money
every time she went on voyage. Now
adays a captain doesn't have to have
anything but bit of pocket money, and
1t is fact that many ship goes out on
n voyage with hardly a dollar on board.
II the captain needs anything, he can
draw money at any port he enters or else
find credit there.
at was very different generation ago.
In those days captain had to take out
with him money enough to last hisa for
the whole voyage and something for
eIAeIStuCieo utsutS. liz olteu Huu
sums aboard also that were used in trad
ing or that represented cargo sold.
ut was not uncommon in those days
for a ship to start out with full cargo
bound for some foreign port where the
captain would have to hunt his own mar
ket. II the cargo wouldn't sell well
there, he had power to go to any other
port to hunt profitable market. Then
when he had sold out he was expected to
buy new cargo either for a home port or
perhaps some other part Of the world. 1t
was not unusual for captain to handle
half dozen cargoes on a long trading
voyage and come home in ballast, with
big box of silver dollars to help keep his
ship up to the wind. Even the little ves-
seis carried lot Of money aboard.
II guess that dollar was wrecked there
80 years or so ago, and it has been drift
ing around in the sands ever SINCE
Nov vork cno
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-03
JAMES PAYN's UNKNOWN.
Device by Which an Amateur Writer
Deceived the N0Yeliat.

Device by Which an Amateur Writer
Deceived the Novelist.
ION several OCCASIONS" once remarked
the late James Payn, novelist and maya
zine writer, II had some very bright
sketches Of country life from young
sportsman, who, although he was mostly
on horseback, seemed to have eyes about
him for other things than horses and
hounds. Then he sent me short story Of
military life,a a little eyring, rs was to be
expected in youngsfer, upon the side Of
fastness-too much cigar smoking and
too many brandies and sodas-but very
graphic and entertaining. As my people
were mostly military it interested me
more, perhaps. than it would have done,
and It interested them-which 1t was
rather difficult for any story teller to do
and thereby proved Its genuine character.
II was rather pleased when the young
fellow wrote that he was coming up to
town to see me, and made him an ap-
pointment for that purpose. At the hour
arranged for l was annoyed by my con-
fdential clerk bringing in a card with
Miss Norman on it. l said, i do not
know this ndy, and you are well aware
that do not see people who have not an
introduction
"'She is very ladylike, SIR he answer.
ed, and pretty
ut was . wrong remark for him to
make, Of course, since It almost suggested
that good looks were passport which
should be reserved for true merit, but
said would give her two minutes.
Accordingly she was ushered into the
hall Of audience, an apartment, by the
way, on the third floor, and always in q
state Of litter. She was comedy enough,
but l at once explained to her that my
time was precious and that had made
an appointment for that very hour. You
will show Mr.. Marchmont up when he
comes at once added to the clerk with
but l am Mr.. Marchmont,' said the
lady.
"You might have knocked me down
with feather. Nothing she had written
had given me the least hint Of her being
Of the fair sex; nay, what would to my
mind have done away with all suspicion,
had l entertained any. was that she had
always taken my alterations in her
sketches with the greatest good nature.
As rule, II you venture to hint that this
or that falls short Of excellence In la
dy's contribution she is surprised and by
no means pleased. Any other fault she
could have imagined in her composition,
but-you must excuse her remarking-
The paragraph in question was written
with particular care, and il excised the
whole article would be spoiled. Miss
Norman had acquiesced in every sugges.
ion, and never demonstrated, even at .
leletion. youths Companion.