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The Winslow mail., 1900-07-05
PER RSONAL AND LITERARY.

The duke of Argyll was the greatest
landowner in England; had 13 titles;
wrote 100 books, and shaved himself.
Senator Baker, of Kansas, says he
started his son, E. Burgoyne Baker,
in newspaper work because he believes
that journalism is the best of train
ing for any young man. no matter
whether he intends to keep it up or
to go into some other profession.
Aspirants for fame from literary
labor will be interested by the recent
statement of a prominent publisher
that out of 315 manuscripts submitted
during the past year his firm accept
ed but %. Another publisher stated
his ratio of acceptances at about four
in every 100 manuscripts received.
DR.. Donatus Sharretti, the new
Roman Catholic bishop of Havana, is
said to be one of the best hnguists
among the clergy of his church. He
reads Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Greek
and Latin, and speaks English, Span
ish, italian, French, German, Russian
and japanese.
A French journal reports a certain
unpopular and tiresome author as
saying to an acquaintance: Il should
like to do something which no one
has ever done before, and which no
one will ever do again" Easy
enough said the acquaintance. But
what shall 1 do?" write favorable
notice of one of your books!"
Mr.. Orchardson's group of four gen.
erations of the royal family will be
| the picture of the year at the Royal
Academy. The figures are those of
the queen, the prince of Wales, the
duke of York and little Prince Ed
ward. ''The portraits are idealized,' y
says the Daily Chronicle; that of the
prince of Wales comes nearest to re-
atty.
Senator Pettus adheres to the old
fashioned custom of keeping his of
fee in his hat, and when he starts out
from home in the morning it is filled
with letters and papers, which he dis
tributes among the different depart
ments as he works his way down
town He gathers a good many pa
pers on the route, and when he arrives
at the capitol his old black broad
brimmed slouch hat is bulging with
letters and documents. When he
takes it off he dumps the contents
upon his desk in the senate chamber
and sends it to the cloak rooom by q
| page.
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Clean Caught.

In Paris there lives an eminent
painter who is economical and SEN
tentious. The other day one of the
students broke pane of glass in
the studio window and replaced it
temporarily by pasting sheet of pa
per over the aperture. When the
painter came down next morning he
thrust his cane through the make-shift
with the remark, "He that breaks
pays" None of the class, however,
took the hint, and next morning an
other sheet of paper was pasted across
the window. It met with the same
fate And so on the next day and the
fourth. On the fifth day, when the
artist came down, there was the pa
per as before. Fire flashed from his
eyes, and roaring, "He that breaks
pays" he drove his cane through the
paper-and through the pane of glass
behind it that had been put in by the
students and then carefully pasted
over with sheet of paper.-Detroit
Free Press.
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Disbelieved the Witnesses.

Recently a woman was on trial be-
fore a police court in Charlotte, N.
C. She had figured as a defendant
before. Knowing that fact her coun-
sci on this occasion, who was proving
an ahbi for her, took occasion to put
on an unusual number of witnesses
and some of them of undoubted char
acter. So confident was he that,
when through the examination, he re-
Trained from addressing the jury, say
ing to the court that the witnesses
for his client were such as to render
it unnecessary. The police court
promptly entered up sentence. OBJ
serving the astonished looks of the
lawyer for the defendant, he politely
said: "Mr. B, your client has been
before me several times. If [ were to
believe her witnesses never would
convict er."-Philadelphia Call.
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Evened Up Things.

Once Mrs. Booth and her aids had
won the confidence of a prisoner who
was feared by all his companions.
One day in speaking of his past he
told them that he was absolutely in
nocent of the charge for which he
was suffering Imprisonment, and he
thanked Mrs. Booth for Some reading
matter she had brought him. Il have
got witnesses to prove my innocence,
even if they are in prison now," he
asserted. "Why don't you try to Sc
cure a new trial?" "Wel, you see,"
he replied, after little pause, II was
acquitted of number of charges
where I was guilty, and so when I
was convicted of something | never
did 1 said to myself, Its just about
even balance and took my medi-
cine without any kicking. Troy
Times
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What New York Eats.

On a marble slab in one of the large
New York markets. says the New York
Press, [ saw a pile of blueblack poultry
that seemed to be fit only for Barren
island. In answer to protest against
offering such stuff for sale, butcher
remarked: "'Tain't as bad as some.
We can work off any o,d rotten meat
up here by dropping the price a cent
or two. See that woman over there
She turned up her nose as she passed
by because she didn't like the price
13 cents a pound. If [ offer it to her at
- cents she'll take it, To prove it, he
made the offer and she took two chick
ems which a three-cent Spanish restau-
rant would cast out.
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A PATHETIC TRIFLE.
One Little Chip on the River of Life
That FlOated Out with
the Tide.

Occasionally newspaper men are
serious. A few evenings since several
Of the craft were discussing their ex-
perience while serving on the police
detail, and each had recounted what
he considered the most pathetic pro-
fessional incident in his career
All had witnessed catastrophes and
heart-breaking sights, and the sad
rendlng of family ties; scenes calcu
lated to arouse the sympathetic emo
tions, even though one may, by con-
slant association, become profession
ally Indifferent, says the Washington
Star.
Here is the shortest story told:
Il have seen my share of human
suffering and heartaches," said a west
ern man, "of blood and mangled limbs
and bodies. Some years ago L looked
after the police and hospital for my
paper in city that is a railroad cen
ter and terminus, and which had sew
eral large powder mills near by that
appeared to be continually blowing
up their workmen.
Il have forgotten these pictures of
human distress and misery; put out
of my mind pretty much, all save this
one. was in the receiving hospital
when the telephone from the city hall
rang up the steward to say that the
patrol wagon had gone down to the
railroad yard to bring up the body of
man who had been run over by the
cars. This was such an ordinary oc-
currence at the numerous grade cross
ings in the city that it excited no COM
ment, save that the chief visiting sur
geon asked me to wait until the case
had been examined, and he would
then walk uptown with me.
'It was nearly midnight. In few
minutes the patrol wagon ratified up
the silent street, and, as [ was COM
! fortably seated before the fire in the
stewards room, I didn't rise to go at
once into the operating room, an I'M
pleasant, ntiseptic-smelling place at
best.
81 soon heard my name called and
prepared myself for the usual dis
tressing sight of suffering humanity.
'The surgeon stood beside the
couch wiping the coal dust from the
victims face with a soft sponge.
"There lay the body of a little boy
a bootblack with the strap of his
blacl1ing box still about his shoulders;
poor little boy not over ten years
of age, his white features fast set
tling in the mold of death, his frail
frame a mass of broken bones which
the hard car wheels had crushed out
of shape. But his face was untouched
save by few scratches, and he looked
as if he were asleep; tired and weary
from the buffeting and kicks of a
world which to him must have known
no joys-only pain, hunger, suffering
and sorrow A poor, homeless, parent
less, friendless little stranger, God
alone knowing from where he had
drifted, with not even so much as a
penny in his rags; to be borne along
by the tide of life, a nameless chip in
the eddies, so suddenly and so soon tc
find resting place in a pauper's
grave miles away from his home, if
indeed, he had ever known such a
place. =
''As the surgeon and [ walked uE
tie quiet street that night we did not
feel like talking"
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An Ahsant Minded Host

A well-known Scotch professor is
notoriously absent-minded. One day
he invited a few friends to dine with
him. Upon their arrival, short time
before the hour set apart for dinner,
the professor suggested a walk
through the grounds. After inspect
ing plants, flowers and SO forth, the
party came suddenly to gate leading
to a by-road. "Ah," said the profess
sor to his astonished guests, this
will be much nearer way home for
you than going back to the front OF
the house." And, all unconscious OF
his invitation to dinner, he opened the
gate and bowed out his guests.-Gol-
den DAYS.
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few moments a coil of bright hair
lay close to the arm flung outside the
coverlet. Contagion? What matter!
lie had called for her.
Il didn't know you cared" she whis-
pered, gently, as though to little
child, as she raised her lead and
looked down at the sick man with
eyes that glowed warmly in spite
CT recent tears. 81 never knew it,
dear. But you will get well now, and
it will be all right"
Under the touch of her cool fingers
the nervous tension of his face re-
laxed, the restless tossing grew quiet
er. Deity she smoothed the hot pill
low and the coverlets that his arm
constantly flung into disorder; with
one slim hand she began stroking
back his hair, with a movement gen.
tie, regular and caressing. 1t was
soothing, quieting.
Eleanor he muttered, looking
suddenly up at her with unseeing
eyes. Eleanor
She flushed family under the look
although she knew it was delirium
and not a conscious recognition, and
the steadily moving hand trembled.
'.Yes, DEAR" she whispered back, 81
have come"
The nurse, business-like, but kind
came with minute instructions and
urged her to rest before starting he1
ministrations. but she smilingly re
fused Her place was here.
And so the anxious watch began.
"You are a born nurse" DR.. Craig
assured her the next day, as he came
in, weary himself with a rush of calls
TO find her sitting at her post. "Yor
have calmed him as few professional.
could do. He wore himself out toss
ing all over the bed. But be careful
of your strength, Miss Marshall, bt
careful"
HE is better?" she asked, eagerly
disregarding his warning. and hi
quick retirement into the shell of pro
fessional conservatism did not escape
her.
ssHe is quieter. We always hope fol
the best. l think the epidemic il
checked now. There are less than ;
dozen cases, anu moSI VI uHeH dI'
out of danger
She understood, and as soon as h'
had left she knelt by the bed, bury
ing her head tightly in her hnnds
lest her self-control should utterl.
forsake her.
HE must not die! He must no
diei"
Eleanor! Eleanor!" the insistent
voice from the bed Sose and fell il
monotonous cadence, and she leaned
eagerly over him, contrite for the
moments inattention, with soothing
hand..on- his head.
.''The hours crept, the days dragged
In the town the sick mans friends
spoke of him in lowered tones, as OF
ore newly dead; the news thai
Eleanor Marshall had braved conta
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n Miss MarshalI?
"lou know | came for that"
"Yes, / know, l know. But of
course he has nurse, SO it is not as
though he were entirely alone, and
you understand that there is bound
TO be a risk
DIR. Craig stood hesitating, with one
hand on the door knob, as he gave his
final warning. Determined young
women of your social acquaintance
are not to be ordered about with i'm
punity, especially when they are
handsome, and have effective brown
eyes.
"If l could not have been of serv-
ice you would not have sent me word
that he was calling for me-" she an
swered, quickly. Il am coming in,
please"
Dr. Craig opened the door and
stood aside for her to enter, Eodding
briefly as he did so.
"Perhaps 1 shouldn't have sent you
word at all, but L tell you frankly
that he is very i'll. and he keeps call
ing: 'Eleanorl Eleanor!.' in way
that gives me the creeps. And then
1 know you well enough to realize
that if l did not let you come, and
anything happened, you would be a
long time forgiving me-"
Together they went upstairs to a
room where the odor of sickness hung
heavy. A woman of middle age came
out as they entered, and nodded a
business-like acknowledgment of DR..
Craig's introduction. This was the
Lufse. Within the room a sick man
lay breathing heavily, oblivious alike
of them and himself. His face was
flushed and hot against the pillow,
the bed was tumbled with restless
tossing, and even as they entered his
dry lips formed monotonous little
moan.
"EleanOri Eleanor!"
DIR. Craig leaned over him with pro-
fessional solicitude. When he arose
he put out his hand and gave hers a
comradely grip.
ST leave you in charge, Miss Mar
shall. He is very sick, but I think
you will do him good. The nurse will
relieve you in alternate watches, and
give you such instructions as L have
left. Good-by. You are a brave girl"
He closed the door behind him as
he left, and Eleanor Marshall went up
to the tumbled bed and smoothed it
with tender hands. Poor fellow, poor
fellow. Her chin quivered, and for a
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No More FooIery Ahnnt 1t.

[ am glad the issue has at last been
made. l am glad to know that the
republican party has made it's last
running retreat; that they have taken
their true stand on the financial ques-
ton, hoisted their flag the colors of
which cannot now be changed, and
that they must leave it to be upheld
or hauled down by the American peo-
pie in 1900. 4 1 am glad that
the issue is boiled down to it's last
analysis and that the question has
been made whether this government
shall adopt the single gold standard,
pure and simple, or not. I invite the
issue and willingly submit it to tie
American people.-Congressman Eli
iah B. Lewis, of Georgia.
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OPPOSITION

''The table shows possible major
ity of only two for gold, over oppo-
sition votes, including Kyle, who has
declared his position by vote upon the
Porto Rican amendment. If the
states of Illinois and New Jersey,
which went democratic in 1892, should
happen to elect democratic legisla-
lures this fall, the small majority for
gold might be reversed. And when
the analysis is carried into the class
of senator's retiring in 1908, it will
be found that Deboe, of Kentuclly;
Kyle, of South Dakota; Pritchard, of
North Carolina, and Wellington, of
Maryland, with others in less doubt
full states, will retire, possibly to
make way for men of opposite politi-
cal faith and bound by chains of par
ty regularity, further decreasing the
strength of the gold men in that
event F"
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How 1t Is Settled.

The republicans are fond of saying
that the money question is settled.
Yes, it is settled, just like the tariff
question is settled, like the foreign
policy is settled, like the army ques-
ton is settled, like the Porto Rican
question is settled, like the rule OF
the trusts is settled, like imperialism
is settled, like all the iniquities perpe-
trated by republican legislators are
settled, or to sum it all up, like the
rule of Mark Hanna is settled. The
next election will show them that
several things are still far from be-
ing settled.
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"PoD" en- the Alert.

Neighbor's Dcy-Pop sent me over
10 borrow yer lawn mower.
Suburbanite-He's early, isn't he?
We haven't used it ourselves yet.
He said he thought youse hadn't,
and now would be a good time to cut
the grass before youse got it out Of
order. ."-Philadelphia Record.
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Got Even with Them.

Novelist-Those confounded critics
slated my new novel most unmerci-
fully.
Friend-Well, you have your re-
venge They had to read the book
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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An Exclamation.

Helen-How in the world did you
ever come to accept old Wigby? lie
must be 70 years old, if he's day.
Grace-Well, what if he is? hes
carrying 100000 life insurance :.
oh, that's different! !"-Chicago
Evening News.
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Not Entirely without Anchor.

Haven't you any religious belief at
alp"
Eyes; so far as my observations and
prepossessions go, Presbyterians make
the best cake and Episcopalians have
the best coffee. indianapolis Jour-
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The Ola RoohaIor.

An old bachelor says the only thing
that can equal the warmth of wom-
ans love is her temper. = Chicago
Daily News.
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CheRp Tea.
You can buy tea in China for 11 ceAts
per pound.
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+ Observation-Disclosures
s E L E A n O r !
:; By AGNES LOUISE PROVOST.
60 @1. Ca SA3 ca Ga
NOW | came for that"

4 RE you determined to stay,
II Miss MarShaU2"
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TOUSE'S FIRE COMPANY.

TIE quiet street That night we did n
feel like talking"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-16
Cheap Excursion to Colorado.

Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah,
will leave Chicago, June goth, July
9th and 18th and August lst and
Kansas City, June q, July I, s, 8.
10, Is and August I'd via the Great
Rock Island Route. Rate of one
fare plus so for the round trip Re
turn limit Oct. 3lst, 1900. Special
trains one night out to Denver, Col
orado Springs, Manitou and Pueblo
will leave Chicago at 4:45 p. M;
tickets will also be good on regular
train. For full information and beau
tiful book Colorado the Magntii
cent" address H. S. Ray. 2. A. M.
d., Ill S. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-16
A WELCOME TO OTIS.
Great Reception Given Him at Roches
ter, n. Y.-Wheeler Present-A
Parade Occurred.

ROCHESTER, N. Y. June 16.-"Otis
day" was a memorable occasion for
Rochester and the people of Western
New York who joined in extending
welcome back to his old home of the
man who for about two years ruled the
Philippine islands. There We're, it is
estimated, at least about 100000 stran-
gers IN the city, most of whom came by
rail. General Joseph Wheeler was given
an enthusiastic reception at the railway
station The celebration began with the
firing of a major generals salute about
sunrise, and reached it's climax in the
parade which took place in the afternoon.
The United States army was represented by
about / 200 men of the Fifteenth infantry and
the Fifth and Seventh artillery the regi-
mental band of the infantry heading the regu-
lars. The Marine band from Washington was
also feature of the procession.
The national guard of Pennsylvania was
represented by the Ninth regiment from
Wilkesbarre, Mrs. Otis old home, and the
Sixty fifth regiment of the New York national
guard, from Buffalo, and two separate com
panies helped to make up the military part OF
the parade. There were also many civic or
CARNATIONS in line. In the carriage with Gen
eral Otis, who was in full uniform, were Presi-
dent Henry II. Hathaway, of the chamber of
commerce. and Commissioner Isaac G. Cutler
OF the department of public safety.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-16
MORE MEN FOR CHINA.
Officials Considered Plan of Putting Ship
Out of Commission to Obtain
Them.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Owing te
their natural reluctance to employ troops
in China save as n last resort, and the
Discrimination of the war department &c
supply such troops except nnder pres.
sure, the officials were considering an
alternative proposition.
This contemplated the putting out OF
commission of several of the big ships
attached to Admiral Remey's fleet, not
ably the Oregon, and the addition of the
sailors and marines SO released to Adj
miral Kemptf's landing force. The big
ships carry, on an average. more than
800 men apiece.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-16
II. CLAY EVANS DEFEATED.
Republican National Committee Decided
For observation-disclosures Plead For
Harmony In Delaware.

PHILADELPHIA, June left you
would take us into your confidence Oh
this vice presidential matter it would
simplify the situation greatly and give
us an opportunity to do what the presi
dent would like said a prominent Re.
publican to Senator Hanna, and the re
ply was: "You know all that | know
about it..
Senator Hanna's only observation or
the situation was that until the differ
ent delegations arrived, and there was
an opportunity for them to consult, nc
conclusion could be reached It was
thought most delegates would vote fol
whoever the administration wants. Sena
tor Platt's talk of Odell, of New York
caused u little flutter here, and Dollivel
stock took an upward turn about the SAINT
time, the cause being the impression thai
in case Odell should be pressed by New
York, there would be a concentration OIL
the Iowa congressman by those who do moi
favor the New Yorker.
The candidacy of Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, of New York, was still being kept
in evidence by his friends, but apparently
without any backing from the Republican
managers and with the distinct disapproval OF
Senator Hanna.
When questioned regarding the statement
made by Senator Hanna to the effect that Mr.
Woodruff was not satisfactory candidat,
for the vice presidency, the latter said:
Had any intimation from the administra
ton that my candidacy was not desirable,
would not have allowed my friends to support
me to the extent they have"
Mr.. Woodruff was asked if he would con
time candidate in the event of the New
York delegation failing to support him. Tt
this he replied:
There will be no such event.
ut is generally believed that Senator ALI
son has made it plain that he will not be &
candidate under any circumstances"
The position of Secretary Long caused con
siderable comment, and it is being freely asked
why the Long candidacy should proceed sc
far unless it has the tacit consent of the presi
dent. The fact that Long is member Of Nc
Kinley's cabinet gave rise to undeniably
widespread belief that the secretary of tn,
navy will finally receive the support of the ad
ministration. II such is the case, however, il
is being carefully kept from view. AS tn,
matter stood last night it would seem thai
Long, Dolliver and Fairbanks are the leadins
possibilities for vice president.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-16

LONDON, June l6.--This is the situa-
ton in China as it appears to the Shang-
hal correspondent of The Daily Express,
who cabled last evening, saying in part:
ut is really state of yelled war. The
members of the foreign legations in Pc
kin are virtually prisoners, and the Chi
nese troops are only restrained from at
lacking them by fear of the legation
guards.
meanwhile, the ministers are alto
gether unable to communicate with the
officers commanding the relief column,
which is making an enforced and iso-
lated halt between Tien Tsin and Pekin.
The walls of the capital are guarded by
100000 imperial troops. The gates are
heavily defended with modern gnns.
General Tung, acting under orders from
the empress dowager, says that no for
eign troops shall enter the sacred city.
ION Monday the ministers sent de-
mand to the Tsung-L Lii Yamen that the
gates be opened, declaring that other
wise the foreign troops would enter for
chilly. To this no reply was given: A
second message went unanswered, or
had not been answered when the latest
news left Pekin.
'Sir Claude MacDonald's latest mes
sage says that the legations are capable
of sustaining an effective defense, I'M
less attacked in force"
Russia, this correspondent asserts,
Notwithstanding assurances to the con-
trary, sides with China. Some foreign
troops are already reported to be i'll the
environs of Pekin; and the attitude of
the Chinese troops is increasingly men,
acing.
''The streets of Pekin," continues
the correspondent of the Daily Express,
"are reported to be seething with anti
foreign mobs, clamorlng for the de-
struction Of the legations and the deaths
of the foreign ministers. y
From Tien Tsin it was reported that
the foreign forces in the harbor will at
tack the Taku forts and, if necessary,
lombard them.