Evening star., 1900-07-14

added that he was convinced that the
American nation was to have a great deal
to do with, the future OF the world. and
from American engineers in particular the
English members OF that profession had
much to learn, for Americans were much
less untrammelled with old traditions such
as effected their English brothers. Last
evening the VISITORS held meeting in the
same rooms. when a discussion took place
on the Height Of Buildings"
Today other subjects Of professional in
terest were discussed, and the program of
gatherings for the remainder of the week
comprises visit to Windsor Castle on
Wednesday: the queen having waived the
usual restriction forbidding visitors while
the court Is in residence there: a reception
by the president and council of the Insti-
tuition of Civil Engineers in the London
Guild Hall on Thursday, and on Friday
visits to Warwick Castle. where the earl
and countess will meet the members at
luncheon in the park and to Stratford-on-
Avon.
American Peanuts.
AS I was coming into the city one day
last week on the underground, a man at
the other end Of the compartment wanted
to know If he was in the right train for
Mark Lane His intonation was of the sort
that grows only in America, and when
had answered his question I said: Aren't
you an American?"
"Bet your life!'
80 am l." replied and he rushed up to
me, grabbed my hand and wrung 1t as If
were the only person in the town who could
speak his language Il come from the
glorious town of Pfttsburg," he said. land
I'm over here to introduce the little Ameri-
can peanut into England. Say, amt that
a great scheme? What do you think show
ing these here people how to appreciate
peanut?'
told him that peanuts could be bought
in London, but that they were not good or
very fresh. and wished him success.
Say" he replied, I'm just going TO push
this scheme through If 1t takes leg. I'll
make the British matron eat peanuts or I'll
die in the attempt. Here. let me give you
my card"
The card had rounded corners ,and on 1t
was printed american Peanut Co., New
York. London and Paris. Managing Direc-
tor. H. I. Harris"
you're Mr.. Harris?" inquired.
Col. Sellers Up to Date.
Harris is my name. But, say. this amt
no company. I'm the whole push. but it
sounds better to let 'em think there's a lot
of men in it. Say. d'you notice the New
York London and Paris? Amt that great?
1 amt goin to give this country no ex-
elusive right to the little peanut. Not on
your life. I'm goin' to give Paris taste of
that berry when it's roasted proper. I just
been over to the exhibi ion. an 1 think I
can make a fortune sellin' peanuts there.
It's hot scheme, amt it? You bet 1t Isl
Don't think it's all cinch, though. Say,
what do you think? l got ten ton O. the
able to get it off the ship because there's
been strike. But that didn't jar me. BY
CAD. 1 hustled round them men and got
the nuts eff in double quick time. But the
dock master says 1 got to cart the stuff
away because 1t takes up all the room On
the dock They hain't got place to move
about in. l been tellin them to hold their
horses. Where do they think l can take
ten ton of peanuts to? They amt any little
parcel you cart with you when you go
visitin'. But, by jmminy. 1 got to get
them away pretty quick, or they'll spoil
i guess I'll have to hire a whole section of
the town to keep EN- in Gee. but there's a
pile o them. That amt the only thing
that's botherin me, though. Can't find a
place to roast the nuts. peanut roaster
is one o the modern improvements London
isn't up to yet. | got a scheme all right.
I'm goin' down to the coffee roasters now
an see whether l can't get some firm to
contract an roast my nuts for me. Say,
there amt any difference between roasting
a coffee bean and a peanut, is there? l
don't think there is Any way. that is the
only wrinkle l can think of. Dang it. that
shows that a man never knows what he's
got to buck up against in London. l never
thought I'd have any trouble in having the
blamed stuff roasted when | brought It
over. But you bet your boots I'll get over
this some way. I'm a Yank, 1 am
Cause for Surprise.
We were approaching a station, and I
handed my card to Mr.. Harris. Say" said
me- J'u iic III newspaper
Shoe! that so? Well. say: l want to see
more of you. Suppose we get out here and
smile together?"
1 had to confess that 1 didn't smile,
which fact seemed to surprise the peanut
man greatly.
what! in the newspaper business and
don't smile? Well. that beats me-"
1 was on the platform now. and as the
train moved off l called, Come round to
to and don't forget to bring some
peanuts with you"
He thrust his head way out of the window
and called back. Il won't forget; and. say,
don't forget to give me write-up.'
L have told the story just as it occurred,
except have altered the peanut mans
name. as l have no intention of giving him
the write-up he expects at present.
Mars VS.. Cupid.
Much amusement has been created by
the conduct of the authorities in ordering
young Mr.. CORVALLIS West back to South
Africa. He was shortly to be married 10
Lady Randolph Churchill but the "exigen-
cies OF military duty" to use the phrase of
the hour, may prevent the marriage from
coming off. Mr.. West had been invalided
home from South Africa. and it is believed
that his family would not object to seeing
the marriage off. The couple are it is
said. violently in love. and they may get
married before he leaves.
AT The Star Office.
Among those who have registered at the
Washington Star office in Trafalgar Square
arc: DIR. and Mrs Barrie, +. A. de Schwei-
nitZ. Miss Virginia Fatnall Peacock, j. F.
Murray, Gen. d. S. Stanley, A. Maurice
Low, Mrs. F. w. Landor Miss A. Fawn
and DR.. Thomas Miller of Washington; r
$ Mtllett, R. D. Spadins, and Mrs George
King, Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D.
Hert, Chicago: G. F. Mack. Cincinnati;
john w: Herring, Delaware; Leo j. Frank
enthen Boston, Isaac ID. Thalmann, Balti-
more; Capt. Julian Betton. Tallahassee.
l.. H. MOORE.
Scandal Spoiled.
From the Philadelphia Press.