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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
LONDON'S DE WET PUZZLE.

From The London Chronicle.
De Wet has got to the penny puzzle stage of pop
ularity. He extracted a uimblc penny from one Of
the most cautious of our correspondents. who
writes yesterday. in the City. | purchased for
the conventional penny a puzzle card from an
itnerant vcnGer. on il was outline of the ter
ritory lately ruled by Mr.. kruger. with the word
ing: This is the Transvaal, find DE Wet turned
the card about but could discover no outline suE-
gestive Of the eel-ike B0cr General Then | an
piled to the vender for information. With a grin
he answered Yer carn't find DE Wet. puv'norr
No more can anybody else find i'm, 70 amt there;
IS soped. as per usual Now. amt the sell worth
Il bloomin penny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
cHURCH DIGNITARIES IN TIE SURF.

From The Saturday Evening Post.
A story Is told of Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore
and Archbishop Ryan. of Philadelphia. regarding
an incident that took place while they enjoy
ing day At the SeaShOre together during IL recent
heated spell. They had run down to Atlantic city.
and on arriving made themselves known to none.
but went to a bathing house inCOg
Clad in the shapeess bathing suits that fur
nished haplesS strangers. they soon issued forth.
with shapeless straw hat tied tightly down upon
the head of each.
1t is needless to say that they did not look dig
nifed as is their wont when they ofciate
high service. but their enjoyment of the situation
was not whit the less that account
by an odd chance the string of the Cardinals
hat was red and the Archbishop chucked at the
aptneSS of it,
Any one can see you Cardinalr' he said.
And any one can tell you are an Archbishop. he
cause here you are bathing in archcpiscopal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
THE CARDINALS CONFIDENCE GONE.
From The London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
The story Of the cyclist who found over he door
OF Cheshire church the cheerful text. This *
gait of Heaven with the modifying postscript.
This door is closed in the winter months recalls
10 The Tablet another iucOnSrUity of a rather
similar kind Cardinal Manning went day to
mis- publishers for copy Cf a book of his own
confidence in God" The order shouted down
70 the stockr ON whence came the reply. Man
ntnS'S Confidence in God all gone The Cardinal
heard and smiled II happened that he was Just
then in very peSSimiStIC mood. owing to the a;l-
athy he thought it. of his clergy about an asitl-
tion tof Mr., Stead.sl with which he sympat hized
and they did not The Cardinal took the reply as
intended lesson and he len rchard-st a wiser
and happier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
WELL SUPPLIED WITH WATER.
From The Cleveland Leader.

From The Cleveland Leader
once upon u time Cleveland citizen then a child
or tender years. lett his fathers threshold 10 SEE
the world. He became pennileSS in Bay city Ma
and started Tor home via the Michigan Central
railroad on box car. pom arriving Detroit n
wrote his father the following letter:
Dear Papa: sorry | away. In Bay
city my money and I had nothing to ga
but water Then I got on car and when dftv
miles from Detroit I told 20 get of in a Sma, ~
town. NOBODY would give ME bread 1 had moth
ing there but water to eat. Here in Detroit 7 had
a Y. VI. - y card so | got water again TO Ia Re
in and to eat. Please send money quick
Frank"
The money came.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
MILLIONS Us. POLITICS.

Josh Wink. in The Baltimore American
Once there a Millionaire
His Friends said. What Good il yoUr Nancy ?,
YOU. If you not in Politics.
So he Went into Politics
In Il short While ne was a Politician but he w -
not Millionaire. - ~
hOoted 49,
Why d" you want TO Mix in Politics when you
Moral: Huh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
1 RAILWAY iSIP.
WORK Weekly.

From The New-York Weekly
Mrs. Bbbs (as the train gives 4 IurchI-My good
ness Are off the track?
Mr. BbbS-NO. be running all right
Guess We went round the We must he A.
Chicago
But Chicago thousand miles of when w.,
started. and we've only been riding an hour
Can't help it. | looked the map Of this rail
road and there amt curve in il till il gets I,
Chicago Hunt up y'r things"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
NEW CANTERBURY TALES.
SOME PRODUCTS OF a CRUIsER.s WARD
ROOM.
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

Chaucer being now some little time dead. his
mantle may be looked upon as at the disposal OF
any one who believes himself possessed OF a great
eift for telling a good tale in strong and humorous
verse. 1t may be that one worthy TO wear the
mantle is alive to-day ana Vainly casting about
him for a fitting theme upon which, like golden
thread to string his pearls of rhyme. II that DC
the case ] would venture suggest that instead of
celebrating the doings and sayings Of imaginary
freouenters of a prohlemItiCal inn. the modern
Chaucer seize upon the wardroom of cruiser and
Inv a quaint and curious collection of genial pre-
varicators who will tell him tales until he realizes
that the fair ScheheraZadc of Arabian Nights tame
was suffering and tongue tied. The poet will need
to do little the of invention he Will require
no irnagiuation. The WardroOm officers Will iurnlsn
ali but the rhyme. From Sub" to No. L they
ar, all truthful Uhc marine, or as he Is called
aboard ship soldier" will substantiate every
world; in fact, convinced that truth does not
lie nj the bottom well, but under the table OF
"A wardroom | realize that young poet is peculiar
" averse 10 advice, but if he will accept mint,
here il is As titles to his various tales use the
wardroom nomenclature. For instance:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

minutes for him explain put as NE Sau b nS in
View ''De objick sah. he rePeateG' %dtn 1o 'H
inc his ewes OFF the pond or moving lne Pr
liick Of nv fishin for fish whar 0ere nam dLS
is TO let de ole woman see DAT nam AM So no 49,
to pick up de hoe ana WOih III u0 " f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16
PURPOSEFI l..

From The RoStOL Beacon
After had watched coIored man fishing in a
South Carolina brickyard pond for forty minutes
without pulling up his hook. 1 asked him il he
thought there were any fish to be caught. No.
sab. l reckon not" he replied. But you to
be fishing" Yes sab. But perhaps you
not fishing for fish," mo. sab" l waited ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-16

This tale was sworn to by every member Of the
wardroom
Now. | assured by the tellers of the tales
and also by the marine that these tales not only
true. but new. and have hesitation IN saying
that believe them 20 be they are true.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06

Miss Ward. who az an elocu,i0n-
list has a bright future before her,
il a young lady Of charming per-
sonali,y. and IN her Rotations aud
characteristic selections. she &C.
quilted herself with great credit.
Especially would we call attention
to her in The Coming Out Of
Miss Cummings,
Mr.. Ward exhibited considera-
bic talent in the reading. The
Death Dream" in which the hor-
rors Of a guilty conscience were
portrayed with fine effect, and he
surpassed even the fondest expec-
tations Of his most intimate friends.
The Alphean Orchestra furnished
the excellent music for the occa-
sion. This is a new organization
tina, is a credit to our city. 1t is
composed Ct Prof. Parker, W. N.
Vawter, X. X. Mayer, A. T.. Vaw-
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
The Reading.

The high.class reading given on
Tuesday evening at the Marshall
Opera House by X. i. Ward and
sister. Ellyue Ward. assisted by
the Alphean Orchestra. was a most
creditahle entertainment, consist.
ing Of Shakespearian selections,
reci,ations, approximations, and q
varied style of Evolutionary art,
which was highly enjoyed by q
large aud appreciative audience,
This is the first appearance in
Marshall of the Ward Company,
although they have won quite a
reputation throughout Central Mis-.
souri,, and It is said of them that so
complete is their REPERTOIRE that
when called upon to respond to an
Ell core, like Adelina Patti, they
never have to repeat.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
T. O. Club Reception.

Miss Fannie Francisco enter
tanned the T Q. Club. Of which she
is a member, OH Thursday after
noon at her attractive home on
North street, when music, games
and a delightful time socially was
had. Miss Fannie was assisted by
her mother and sister. Miss 70
berta, a I'd nothing was overlooked
that could have added to the pleas.
ure OF the entertained.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06

A dainty luncheon, served in a
most tempting manner. consisted
Of salad, chicken croquet,es. peas.
radishes. canapes. olives. brick
cream and cake.
Those present were: Misses En-
lily and Ellen Black. Larue Camp
hell, Fannie Kincaid. Ulela King.
Louise Bryant. Pet Parrish. Mar
tina Res. Laura and Elizabeth
Orear, Estelle Dawes, Nell Dobyns.
Janett Laird and Minnie Murrell.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
MAYER & SON

ter, Joe Mitchell and Mr.. and Mrs.
B. b. Tatman. They made quite
a hit with the audience. and the
whole performance was well worth
the price OF admission. aud our
music lovers will long remember
the delightful evening spent with
the Ward Company aud the Al
phean Orchestra.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
The New Photo Gallery.

THE New PHOTO GALLERY. in
connection with the Western Col.
lege Of Photography, over Fletch-
er's store. is now open for business.
Come and see our new EdinbOrO
Panels-the newest new thing in
Photography. #
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06

Just One More Sunday ]

Let ~ help you prepare for II. We have Dress Goods in all
the new weaves and in all the new cOlOrings. We have a line
of gre, y and casters in a very stylish clOtll-a quality that IL
worth IS to 75c. we offer at Soc the yard. Our line of home.
spups at one dollar and 80 are beautiful and stylish. In
trimmings We have applique allOvers, taffeta silk allOvers. and
yokings In dainty cream laces-and the line we have to liz used
with black goods are the lIandsomest ever shown In Marshall.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
Spring Cleaning

For those who are
doing spring clean.
ing We have Swisses
In plain white and
beautiful colOr,sd If.
fects. peerless, Il
Upholstery Goods
Dur carpet room IL
ready with New Car
pets. New Rugs,
New Mattings. New
lPOrtiers. New Lace
Curtains. E:c. Our
goMls are right. our
prices the lowest.
and our work hest.
The Marshall republican., 1900-04-06
Our Easter Gloves

Our Easter Gloves
In the new shades
of Castor, Mode.
Tan. Grey. White
and Black. The
glove. mt one dollar.
IL the hest that can
le had for the mon.
rv.
when You...
get your Easter Hat
YOU should have a
Stylish Veil. We
have all of the lat.
est wcavt.s.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
UNCLE ELS FABLES.

der theFree, II have told you what a fins
bird you were, but you-you-"
Il don't tumble" replied the Gobbler"
Il have said that love you, but you
seem to doubt me-
Yes. l do
You won't even come down and walk
with me while We talk things over"
Not at all"
What can 1 do TO prove my earnest
ness?"
Nothing at all / know your little game
and can beat 1t. Just trot right along, Mr..
Fox
"Ah, me-" sighed the Fox, must 20
and praise that vain bird. the Peacock?
Only last night she was telling me she
felt contempt for your squint eyes and
ragged feathers"
What! The Peacock scandaIizing mer'
exclaimed the GObbler. III that stuek-up,
no account bird has dared"
And she called you bow-legged, inter-
rupted the Fox.
How dared she"
And found fault with your voice.
stuck up for you, Of course. but being you
don't care for my society. I'll move on. II
the Peacock saw US out walking to-
gether----''
she shall-she shalI," exclaimed the
Gobber as he few down
Moral-When the Fox had picked tn.
bones clean. he stretched himself and
said:
"F1attery and envy are a double-bar-
relied gun. and II one misses the other 4,
very sure 70 hit
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
THOUGHT HIM A KlDAAPPsR,
Singular Mistake Made By a q. A.. n.
Veteran.

From IN. Chicago Chronicle.
For a few minutes people az the corner
OF State and Madison streets were throNa
into panic BY the excited and hysterlcaI
screams OF a woman. Not until after the
woman had been QuisteA aud order re-
stored was the cause Of the trouble ex-
plalned.
The woman. clad In black, and evidently
a widow. was standing on the curb await
ing car. By her side stood hsr little
daughter. Next 70 the little glrl stood a
man wearing the uniform OF z Grand
Army Of the Republic veteran, and he has
with him his little grandson. The vat
eran evidently was also awaiting a car.
Finally the car appeared. stream Of
psssing trucks and wagons formed Z bar
rieT between the sidewalk and the street
car track, and tho maa grew excited.
Grasping the boy by the hand, the veteran
lodged beneath the heads Of the horses.
threaded the trucks and drays. and va.
making good progress toward the car
when the screams Of woman greeted
him and he looked around. Al the same
moment the child he held b. the hand
terked away from him. and, as be turned
70 rescue ham. he saw 10 his horror thss
he had graspsd the little girl ExDisna-
tons were IN order, and The widow ac-
eeptsd the mans apologies. The mystery
Was solved later, when the boy was foaa1
10 speechless admiration before a arrest
fakir. He had moved on and the little
girl. attracted BY the same sight had
moved from her mothers side unobssryed
and took the boys place.
But every one. the neither inciuds1
thought the mans wild dash was the be-
ginning Of another Gerald L~plnsf kll-
rappiDg mystery.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
THE WOLF AND THE PEASANT.

Once upon time the Wolf went 10 a.
Peasant and began:
For many years there has been war
between US. but 1 am growing old and
would have peace. Let US be friends in
stead OF enemies"
Il am willing" said the Peasant. IF
you he'd not killed my sheep, l should
never have been your enemy"
1T Is about those sheep wish TO speak
TO YOU" continued the Wolf. zone OF
them wears bell. and the Jingle jangle
OF II by night makes me nervous and
keeps me awake"
But the bell is my safeguard. Should
i hear IL making a great noise would
know T. 1T something was wrong with my
sheep"
But 20 prove that you are willing to be
friends with me, you'll take the bell oft,
won't your"
The peasant thought the matter over,
and said he would. and the Wolf went
away with grin on his face and honeyed
words on his lips. When night came,
and he left his lair In search OF supper,
he heard no bell, and he therefore made
his way toward the flock with all speed.
When he had come among the sheen, and
was about TO seize a fine fat eve, he was
rolled over by the farmers dog and given
such a niauling that ne could scarcely
drag himself along. On his way back TO
the forest he met the farmer and cried
cut to him:
Alas. but I trusted your word. and
this is what IL brought me TOP
My dear Wolf" replied the Peasant,
''yon asked me TO remove the bell, which
disturbed your slumbers, and l did 80"
But. having removed the bell, you -"
Exactly. Having removed the bell,
put my dog 10 guard the flock. But nad
you not been after mutton you would
never have known it. Il there any other
little arrangement you WISH 20 talk oyer?"
Moral-When a thief complains that
your closed windows give him a pain.
stand ia the open door Sith a club.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
FOUND BESSIE AT LAST.
Bold Leap Of Corporal to Beard Nov
ing Train.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
When the Second Battalion OF the Fifth
Infantry Regiment arrived at Fort Sheri-
dan it seemed as if each soldier had
sweetheart awaiting him at the reserva-
ton. There was a corporal however,
who failed TO espy his inamOrata. He
waited and searched and stalked about
the place for hours, but failed TO see or
TO hear from the object of his affection.
AT last he decided he could stand IL no
longer and he started for Chicago 20
hunt her up. He was soon on a freight
train headed southwark. He was in
khaki uniform. and to a brakeman who
sympathized with him he said
My mother was sick and ] sent her all
my money the moment l landed from
Cuba with the rest OF the boys OF
course, 1 expected to see Bessie, that girl
of mine, at the post, as she had written
she would be there. Though believe she
miStook the time or missed the train at
Chicago. | cannot wait any longer. /
don't think anybody has a show as my
rival All, there she goes Oil that
train
While still talking he jumped The
train having Bessie aboard was just pull
ing out of Highland Park station for the
run TO Fort Sheridan. The soldier risked
death in the jump from the freight train,
which was moving. He accomplished the
feat IN safety, and the brakemans eyes
dimmed as he saw the fleet youth aiight
upon the rear platform of the speeding
passenger train, where he found safe
foothold as well as joyous welcome in
EesSie's arms.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
Outdoor Autumn Gowns.

From Hsrpers Bazaar.
Outdoor sports In the autumn afford
much more opportunities for attractive cos
tunes than the hot weather Of midsum-
mer. Golf and tennis arc the two all-ab-
sorbing interests Of the moment, especial
ly the former, and the smart golf coats
and bright golf capes add but another in
ducement 10 learn 10 play. While the gen.
eral idea OF golf costumes is the same at
all seasons, the golf coat is only possible
in cool weather. The coats this autumn
are a trifie longer than those of last. and
there are a few made with the loose back,
but there is very little change TO chron-
icle. Archery, which has been taken up
again in France, has always been in favor
al Lenox. and there have been two or
three new designs for appropriate cos
tunes for the sport this year The skirt
is made short. must not reach below the
ankles. has box pleats at the sides. and IS
trimmed with bands OF poika-dotted fian-
mel or cloth, and a narrow fold OF white
The waist Is In box-pleated blouse, with
large collar and IeVers OF the polka-dot-
ted fabric edged with white and Is open
showing a white duck front white
leather belt and buckle finishes the skirt
attractiYely.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09

stay en- for a few days, but he must keep
that nose attachment OF his In the back
ground and his tongue between his teeth.
He went out of the police offiGe meaning
TO do IL, but scarcely twenty-four hours
had passed away when he accidentally
met a French doctor who could speak
English fairly well. Brney was naturally
asked why he had visited Paris, and OF
course he told % the bullet-proof vest
Having got started he couldn't stop there
Say, do you know i could fix the En-
peror's nose in less than a month";" he
remarked In burst Of confidence. Yea.
sir. | could improve that smeller Of his
at least 30 per cent. in three or four weeks
and 1 wouldn't charge a cent. either"
THE Emperors noseW gssped the doc
tor. But what ails the Emperor's nose?"
''out Of plumb. sir, and no excuse for
IT. All l want is three weeks time.
Can't you get me an audience with him."
1.-THE DEVIL Why. man, you are insult
ing the Emperor! You ought 10 BE- lock-
ed upr'
"oh. come now!" laughed Blrney. in a
protesting way. ~ never saw such peo-
pie before. Can't the EmperoFs nose be
out of plumb as we'll as ANY otasr
man's?'
The doctor left him without even a cold
bow, and probably went TO the police, as
Eirney was arrested an hour later Ac-
cording TO his story. he was sent TO prs
on without a trial and detained for full
year Then he was aiken out one day
and conveyed 10 the war Office and Into
the presence OF Napoleon.
Sir said the Emperor after glazing al
him for a while, is my nose out Of
plumb"
ct is as plumb as plumter," was the
ready reply.
Does 1t need any fixing over"
mot a fix"
"And how is x with yours?'
IT'S out OF joint. your majesty. but
think l could follow IL out of France"
'"Then you may try"
And try ne did. and his nose led him
back to the land OF the free without any
lingering on the road.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-10-09
HERESY IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
Connecticut Baptisss Complain Of Wav-
ering in the Faith.

Scuthington- Conn, Oct. 5.-The adj
iournment Of the anniversary meetings OF
the Nea Haven Baptist Association was
preceded By lively debate. oecasioned by
a sensational attack on the Newton Theo-
logical Seminary. near Boston, and the
University az Chicago. 4 resolution was
PRESENTED asking that all OF the churches
In the association be asked 10 lake a col
lection for the Newton Theological Semi
nary IL was announced that John ID.
Rockefeller had promised to give the in
stitution $1,000 II similar amount could
be raised In other quarters The Rev T.
A. 7. Hanna. Of Shelton, opposed the res
olution In vigorous language. He said.
This seminary and also the Baptist
University at Chicago are ho.beds OF her
esy. Their instructors lead the pupils
from the solid foundation OF the old theol-
ogy 10 the shifting quicksand OF the new
so-ealled scientific religion.
Young men," he continued. Ego 10
these Institutions with true. unwavering
faith IN the Almighty. Before long. how
ever. they are shaken by the doubts OF
their tutors. who turn on the Bible the
searchlights OF science, and while. not ab-
solutely rejecting portions of IL as untrue,
they so hedge certain passages with
doubts and scientific data that their teach
ings lose their weight and their pupils
become atheists AZ heart il they do not
show their agnesticism outwarlly."
The speaker went on to say that the
teachings of some of the doctors of divin-
ity In the Baptist seminaries had become
so outwardly asnostie that 1t had been
necessary TO relieve them Of their posi-
lions. The wedding. however" he said.
lis not Yet completed, and the seminaries
still hold men who eadanger the future OF
the Christian cause"
Mr. Hanna's remarks aroused heated
controversy Rev Raymond Mapleson. of
Middletown, admitted that much that had
baan said was tYup hut added that many
of the Objectionable men had been Of
vested of their power TO do harm The
president OF the seminary in question had
assured him that in the future there
would be no cause for complaint.
Other speakers vigorously defended he
institutions attacked. and character
lied the attack as uncalled for. A long
debate was ended when Rev W C.
Thomas, OF Essex, moved the adoption OF
the resolution, and this was done by an