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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23
The True Gentleman.

A S usual Maurice left the Office at
"a half past four. bought Il newspap-
a. er ut the corner and read it on his
way home in the street car. He passed
over the reports of the Schlcy contro-
verSy and the latest football game,
and turned directly to II column which
told, as the headlines heralded. of "An-
other Burglary in an East End fiat.
The sixth in two weeks. Burglar be-
lieved to be IL woman" He read this
through slowly, feeling rather glad that
his salary. which he had drawn the
day before, was safe in bank, instead
of in the left hand pocket of his gray
trousers. where he usually left ii for il
day on so after pay day.
The papers seemed full nf the rob-
berry The second page had an inter-
view with the chief Of police, the third
an editorial on the progress of crime,
and the fifth blossomed forth with let
ters from ''Veritas" and "CitiZen' on
the true duty of Il gentleman towards
n woman burglar whom he found rob
hing his house. This Interested Mnur-
ice exceedingly. He was Just medi-
tating over the terms Of Il letter which
should completely crush "JuniuS' and
prove that the gentlelnun's duty to the
lady was to hand her over tn the po-
lice as quickly as possible, when the
conductor shouted Arch" and he had
To get off the ear. He was still con-
SiderinG the letter as he entered the
apartment house where he and Buck
ley. his partner, had their rooms: and
II occupied his mind completely as he
rode up in the elevator. He was so
abstructed that he didn't think it un-
usual when he found the outer door of
the HAT locked tie just took out his
latch key and entered 80 quietly that
he didn't disturb in the slightest re-
markuhly attractive young woman who
WAS busy emptyins the top drawer of
Buckley's chiftonier,
Hello there" remarked Maurice.
The young lady turned swiftly with n
motion towards Il little bag she carried
nj her waist.
so there's where you keep it. eh?"
Maurice continued. No. you needn't
trouble to take it out, I've on my
self and though I'd hate 10 be rude to
lady, | think | could get mine out
first"
"Who are you?" asked the young
woman. "and what in the world are
YOU talking about?'
I'm the fellow that lives here" re-
piled Maurice; I'm talking about the
revolver you've got i'm that bag"
"Why there's nothing in ii but Il
handkerchief" said the young lady.
What made you think had pistol?"
You don't mean to say you so bur-
gluring without Il gun" said Maurice;
and where's your mask? why you're
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"Well, I'm rather inexperienced. said
the young lady. with Il smile.
six in two weeks" said Maurice.
Excuse me. but what do they call eX-
periencc in your line:"
"Oh, didn't do all those Others" re-
piled the young woman this is my
first venture. | don't even know who
the other one is. l just followed her
general model. Thank you for the sug-
gestion. Hereafter, when I rob IL Nat,
I'll take care to find when the owner
comes home"
I'm afraid" Maurice said slowly,
that you won't have a chance for Il
time"
You surely don't intend to call the
police" said the burglar. Isn't that
The Evening Diary you have there?
Read Junius on the duty of II true gen.
tleman.'
Yes, but don't agree with him.
answered Maurice. I'm on Citizens "
side and | was just thinking. coming,
coming UP in the elevator. that IL had
my typewriter here I'd dictate Il letter
that would make 'Junius' crawtish and
lay 'Neritas' cold"
Perhaps I'll do" suggested the burg
and If you have Il machine here could
do it easily. Regular rates of course" "
THE very thing answered Maurice,
producing pencil ana paper, ARE you
ready"'
go ahead" said the stcnosraphic
burglar, Maurice commenced the let
ter.
Head IT 'Bloomered Burglars and
off In I'm IA :.
fence of that unprincipled female
kleptomaniac,
you're perfectly horrid," interrupt
ed the burglar, throwing down her pen :
ell.
present company's always excepted.
but | guess you might as well quit il
you can't stand Il little thing like that.
You won't be able TO write when get
To the good part Why you ought to
hear some of the things l thought of
coming down in the car 10 call her,
They'll make that female burglars s
blood sizzle. The real one of course"
he hastened to add, seeing signs OF ris-
ing anger You said yourself you We're
| only an imitation
The young lady didn't seem To enjoy
being called AN imitation.
Are you going tn cali the police, or
are you not:' she asked sharply.
Well, you know, as a gentleman---"
Then you do agree with Junius' af-
ter all" The burglar seemed to think
she had him there.
NO" he confessed boldly, "Tll be-
merciless to the female burglar in the
abstract but somehow you're different. "
The burglar beamed OH him.
And yet" he continued, II can hard
! ~ let you so and rob some other fiat,
you know. Oh. have il. Our type
writer has left. Don't you think you
could fiji her place."
Perhaps" replied the burglar.
We'll, it's settled then. But look
here. Buckley will be here in a few
moments and you'll have to get before
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missal of Maclay is directly the work
of the president. though it would have
been ordered in Il few days by Secre-
tary Long. NIaclay is on the rolls of
the Bureau of Equipment of the Navy
Department as II special laborer and
draws Il salary of $1.67 II day.
The friends of Admiral Schley are re-
jOicinG that the chief cause OF the
court of inquiry has been discredited
officially by the president ana navy
department.
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he comes. How did you get in here,
anyway?
Fire escape" answered the burglar,
But there isn't any"
II mean from the balcony above
She was evidently in no hurry.
We'll you'll have 10 SO the same way.
Don't forget 10 come 10 the office to-
morrow. Here's the address. And be-
fore you go"
stop" said the burglar, Harry, YOU
oughtn't TO let HIM"
Maurice turned quickly and say
Buckley in the doorway, watching
them with broad smile.
I'm glad you're SO well acquainted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23
ROOSEVELT GUSTS MAcLAY.
Directs Dismissal of Historian Who
Accused Schley.
r, Exclusive Vine from The Associated Pres

R, Exclusive Whc from The Associated Press,
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 22.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has directed Secretary
Long TO dismiss Edgar stanton Maclay
who accused Admiral Schley of cow
ardice, and thus brought on the court
of inquiry. Secretary Long, therefore,
sent Rear Admiral Barker, command
ant Of the Navy Yard at New York, to
ask Maclay 10 send in his resignation,
For some reason not explained Sec
Rotary of War Root was designated by
the president to make public the re-
quest for the resignation. The dis
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the title to credit for the ensuing victory. the
conduct Of the count in making no finding is ap.
rrorcd-indcctl. it could with piopiety take no
other course, evidence on these questions, during
the inquiry having been excluded by tine court.
The department approves the recommendation
the premises.
The department, records its appreciation Of the
ardnous lahors oi the whole count.
John D. LnMg. Sc.retAry o, lhn NANN.
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A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Kemp's Bslsam for the Throat ard
Lungs. 1t is curing more Coughs, Coid,, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group and an Tgoat and Lun.
Troubles than any other medicine. The propric
tor has authorized any druggist 10 give you
sample Bottle Free to convince you o. the merit
oI this great remedy. Price 25c and 50c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23

with my sister, Maurice" said that
young gentleman; I'm sorry | kept
you waiting, Annie, Did you finish fin
ing those neCkties?"
There is more than this, hut it's All
love and nonsense. which is out of
place in q detective story,
j. T., sullivan in Georgetown College
Journal
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The Court Dissolved.

Secretary Long yesterday afternoon
issued the formal order dissoiyins The
Schley court OF inquiry. The order
was communicated AT once to Admiral
Dewey, president of the court, who
acknowledge it's receipt, and said that
in conformity with the order of the
secretary he had announced the dlsso-
luton OF the court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23
Superhuous,

Maude DO You know Why eNpui doesn', v,.r
any clothes?
Cl,udc--I suppose It's because he's such
warm blby.--Smau Set.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23
tue VERDICT APPROVED
Secretary Long Ends the schley
Controversy So Far as Navy De-
partment Is Concerned.

h, Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. a2.--Final action.
81 far as the navy department can
make it final. was taken in settling lhe
Santiago controversy yesterday when
Secretary Long approved the findings
OF the full court of inquiry. and the
opinions of the majority where those
of Admiral Dewey differed, disapprov-
ing the latter's dictum regarding the
command and credit of the battle, and
deciding that there shall be no further
proceedings. This effectualy closes
the affair under the naval regulations,
which permit no official reopening of
lhe case, and, taken in connec ton with
the rebuke issued to General Miles
Yesterday and the discharge of Edgar
:. MaclaS from federal employ. Is eV-
pectad to remove, so far as possible,
any grounds for keeping up discussion
in the government service,
Secretary Longs action Is regarded
as above any criticism, even from
those who We're not well informed re-
gartlins the great concern which ihe
administratio ton felt over the move
ments of the Flying Squadron during
the search for Cervera. The belief
that the findings OF the court as APP
proved will eventually be vindicated
in public opinion has gathered force
| rapidly in Washington last week, and
there is general confidence here in
military and political circles that the
acute phase of the dispute is ,airly on
the wane.
Secretary Longs Statement.
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To SIMPSONS Attorneys.

The secretary's letters to Admiral
SIMPSONS attorneys and to Admiral
Schley follow:
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Don't Forget

To go the c. W. Fritz Company for the complete line
o hggrale Leather Novelties in the city, Fitted Bags and
Dress Suit Cases Sterling SlvcrMoncd Pocketbooks and
Card Cases \ fine display oi Brushes and Combs. Also in
sets in both plain and mounted, Imported Knives, Razors
and Scissors
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23
Rocking Horses,

in sizes to suit the small boy
and the large hoy. Shoo-FIy
Horses. Swing horses. soc to
$500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-23

Did you get one Of the pretty
Austrian China Vases on your
list Tor present--they come
richly decorated in the latest
designs and colorings, with rich
gold. soc. 6oc. Soc, SI.oo and
$I.7S each.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
FOB A COMPETITIVE DRILL
Two Wichita Lodges VIII Contest on
Wednesday Night

A few days ago the degree team OF
Harmony Council, F. A A, sent a chal-
lenge to the degree team Of Peerless
Lodge, A. O. Q. W. for a competitive
drill. 10 decide which team was the most
proficient. and the challenge was imme-
diateIy accepted, hence the two lodges as
wen as a great number Of outsiders are
very much interested as to the outcome.
The Fratsrral Aid team has been Of
gained about three years and have a
state reputation to maintain. and they
are now preparing to attend their state
meeting in May, and they are in very fine
condition for this contest This team is
composed Of eight ladies and eight mep,
and Captain Carleton says they are the
finest drilled organization in the state.
The A o. L. ". team IS the same that
won all the prizes and the drill trophies
at Topeka last winter, and they viii
leave fer Leavenw0rth on the 23rd Of this
month to enter competitive drill to defend
the championship Of the state, and hence
their work al present is as nearly perfect
as it can tc made.
The drill win take place along with
short program at Peerless hall corner Of
First and Main. on Wednesday evening
Of this week. The judges selected for the
occasion are Captain Ezra Beard, Lieu
tenant c. s. Pratt and Captain George
Downing, and as they ara all first class
military men an impartial and <air de-
eLsion may be depended on.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
The aoaha Daily eagle Sunday gtoime February 1sol

Just what position Mr.. Weeks wiz as
sumo with the Chicago house has not
been definitely determined. but whatever
capacity he wiz I'll VIII be in the nature
Of a promotion and a deserved one, too.
Mr.. Porter. the general manager for this
district, paid a high compliment 10 Mr..
Weeks ability yesterday and stated that
he would be greatly missed BY this
branch when ne locates IN the headquar-
ters city. Mr.. Weeks is one Of the best
known and at the same time most popu-
lar statesmen in this city. Prior 10 ac-
cepting a position with the Mccormick
people three years ago he was proprietor
of q mill at Norwich. He is native Of
Iowa. in which state his parents still re-
side. Mr.. Weeks has Travelled in the ter
ritory Immediately adjoining Wichita ever
since his connection with the firm and
has been very successful He IS Of dis
position that wins friends upon first ac-
quaintance and this fact has. incident
ally procured for him many an order
and IS the secret Of his business success.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
DAY FOR SOUVENIR BUTTONS
Students Of FafrmOunt VIII Work for
Endawment Fnnd

day in the near future will be devoted oy
tie students Of Fairmount College TO thu
selling of the souvenir button, which has
the picture of Paramount College on it.
These souvenir buttons are for the new
fashioned fair which Is to be given soon
for the benefit of Paramount College En-
6cwnent fund, and the ladies' in charge
OF the buttons have them out already.
The students of the popular college Will
invade the city and if the pedestrians es-
cape without buying buttons it viii be
wonder. With pretty girls and athletic
young men 10 the front, Fairmopnts CT
dOwuenr fund ought to be materially In
creased as the result Of one days sac
Of the souvenir buttons
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
Or. HUDSON WILL LECTURE
His subject "Twi@s" at Dodge Ave
me Church

On next Friday evening the people OF
Wichita viii be furnished a treat in the
way Of a lecture by Dr.. Hudson. who is
a guest IN the city Of DR.. S A Bass.
The lecture viii be free and Dr. Hudson
viii take for his subject. ''Twigs," in
which he viii speak Of the care and cult
ure Of childhood.
The lecture viii be preceded by several
vocal selections by Prof Harold Of
Friends University and Miss Emma
Lakeland
DIT Hudson was for years lecturer be
fore the Durham Medical College Of Chit
cago and the Kansas City Medical Col
lege He has spent number of years
IN foreign travel, and is a ma nof broad
experience and rare culture. The date is
Friday evening. February % at the Dodge
avenue NJ z. church.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
RETAIL CLERKS ANNUAL BALL
Event VIII be 6fven in the Garfield
EaII

The annual ban o. the Retail Clerks
Union VIII be given in CARRIED hal next
Friday night The members are r'asiag
srear Efforts 10 bring about the SUCCESS
Of the affair and the indications are that
they win be rewarded
The union now has a membership =
15o It has had local existence for
nearly ten years. though it has only been
affiliated with the national organiza tor
about two years The organization Is noe
limited n male members Women may
also become members. hut So far none
have made aonltcatloa - membership
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
COMPANY A Has Returned
Members Attend Funeral Of Thomas
Pitcher at Renton

Cne members Of Company A returned
yesterday morning from Benton. where
they attended the funeral OF Thomas
PITCHER. who was killed in the foreign
service. The body was recently taken
through this city 20 Benton. and the
f1neysl services occurred az that place
The lecal men went 20 the funeral 9n she
i-vitari0a ~ the dead soldiers parents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Members VIII Meet at Police Court
Rooms "Wednesday Frnnfnr

The Republican city central committee
IS requested to meet at the police court
rooms in the city building Wednesday
evening at 7:20 70 transact such business
as may come before It with reference to
the city election to be held in April
e T. ALLEN.
Chairman City Central Committee.
PAUL BROWN. Secy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
KANSAS IS GOOD ENOUGH
For Irs. Dodd of This city Vino Il
sick in Ohio

Mrs. Ed Dodd. who is in Cambridge
Ohio. writes Mr b q. Allen that the
weather in Ohio - terrible and that she
IS sick with the strip which renews. She
adds kansas IS good enough for nee.
Il there are cranks like MIS- Nation
roami1g loose over the land Wonder
what 71l start TED rezt
Mrs. Dodd Indicates in che letter THAI
when she returns 70 Wichita She VIII
build q res Ience on College H1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
HYPATIA'S OPEN MEETING
Members viii Discuss Women as
Municipal Onfeers.~

Hypata meets Monday AZ p m in
ssdgw,ck Music han The subject We
men IN Municipal Anairs.' VIII BE in ths
hands OF Eve ladies. Mrs Buokner City
Charities, Mrs Garter. Public Improve
nent. Airs. Newman. Police Matron.
Mrs keenan, School Beari Miss Cleve-
land kindergarten. Music, vocal and iu-
strumentaL All ladies interested are wei
come
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
NATION RATCHET is OUT
WIeaita jewelers. Receiving Prices
on ssOId Article

Already WiehIta iewels have ben r.
ceivins cards from The wholesale men n
The east announcing that they have the
Nation Ratchet Tor sale Il is probable
that a supply VIII soon reach this city.
The iitus article is IF gold and has the
word "Nahon" across the blade
Whether it VIII he q popular fad 90 not
remains Ia he seen. 1t might BE such in
Topeka or other towns
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- Il e - 49,.
liaYor - Letter.

Editor Of the Eagle: VIII you please
announce that I shall not be a candidate
for the may0ralty at the ensuing city
election [ think It proper. however, in
this connection To state that at no time
since The election Of Two years ago have
( been a candidate Of my own volition
very large number Of the business men
Of the city, representing both political
parties have frequently requested that [
should be a candidate this spring. and
had partially agreed to DO so, but I find
on Investigation that there are several
other worthy gentlemen who are anxious
10 assume the responsibilities Of this
place; men IN whose integrity and capa-
biliues 7 have the fullest confidence.
an not a politician and do not care to
enter into the struggle which I see is in
evitabIe should I remain candidate
and strive for the nomination OF the Re
publican convention
Whatever record 7 have made as the
mayor Of this city for the past four
years is now Part Of its history. and
whether IT has been for the best interest
Of the city OF against its interests are
matters for my fellow citizens TO pass
upon. I retire from the contest and shah
retire from the Office at the end Of my
term with only the best wishes Tor the
successful administration Of our munici-
pal affairs by my successor. and with
only kindly feelings for my fellow citi-
Gems
wichita SHAH always have my best
Efforts 7 gave them as an official and
shall continue to DO SO as a private citi-
zen. Respectfully, FINLAY ROSS"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
business in Fine Condition

The Hockaday wholesale firm came to
this city comparatively short time ago
and it has built I'd a splendid wholesale
business in al of the lines Of hardware.
The firm is composed Of hastlers and
they have determined that Wichita is
coming wb9lesate center and that they
want TO be On the ground eoor- Tie new
building On Rock Island avenue wsl Re
a nexoeuent addition &c the wholssa1s
district and viii re another step IN max
ing a 5ob5ing center Of this district
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
CELEBRATE
WASHlNGTONPS
BIRTHDAY

BY attending ire hrst annual ban
10 be given by the Retail Clerks
union az Garaald hall, February p
. Admission FOR men - cents Tickets
OF sale al Howe's jeweiry store
Ladies free.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-17
HOCKADAY TO BUILD
Three-Story Brick, 125-Foot
Front Planned For
ON ROCK ISLAND AVENUE
New Building VIII be Com
pIeted by June |,

Within the next two weeks the Hocka-
day Wholesale Hardware company Win
let contracts for the erection OF a three
story brick building. with l25 foot
front, extending the entire length Of the
lots purchased for a site. Yesterday af-
ternoon Mr.. I y. Hockaday closed up q
deal for eight lots on Rock Island ave-
nue. for the purpose Of placing whole
sale house on the property. This move
ment on the part of the wholesale house
has been contemplated for some time but
it was 8 ways doubtful until yesterday
owing to their inability 10 get the prop
erty desired
The lots which they have purchased
front on Rock Island avenue and extend
TO the Rock Island tracks in the rear.
They are located just south Of the cold
storage plant Of Mahan Bros. and
makes a splendid location for business
house
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uu Ers fases sag = Ssss
S-1Ag--1e.sFszse &c so wssE
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Rest in the est.

"Mr. Martin and myself were IN the
east during January looking after plans
for this house. We went through all OF
the best wholesale houses and we are
sure that from what We observed we viii
have one Of the best houses in the west,
It vii have steam heat, two electrical ell
evators, a house system Of telephones.
and other Improvements. The idea OF
slow burning construction wiz be used.
This is the late method in building and is
being used in the east in almost every
building going Up now. The purpose IS to
have a building which would burn very
slowly if it caught fire. This building
here will be so arranged that the falling
Of the floors during fire would not af-
feet the walls This is done by joist
hangers. etc.
There is only one thing which wiz
stop. our. project and that is the securing
Of the material. We will begin 10 build
as soon as possible and we want to have
the house completed and ready for occu-
pancy by the first Of June. Whether We
VIII have it ready BY that time, It IS
hard to say. bur we viii make an at
tempt at it."