davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
A Dozen Convicts sun at Large.

Kansas City Nov. Fan even dozen
convicts from the Fort Leavenworth
prison were still at large this morning
no additional captures having been re-
ported during the night With the
ringleader, Frank Thompson, In the
tolls, the prison officials feel more con-
fident of quickly securing the remainder
of the men now at large, as Thompson
exercised great influence over his com
rades. Warden McClaughry this morn
Ing said that reports from his deputies
early today indicated that others OF the
convicts being followed closely will soon
be run down.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Army Of the Tennessee.

IA indianapolis, Nov. i2.-The thirty
4klrd reunion OF the society OF the
Army OF the Tennessee will be held In
this city tomorrow and Thursday.
The following letter has been re-
4 ccived by Lieut.. Henry c. Adams, OF
~ local executive committee:
"White House, Washington. Nov. .,
1>ol.
my Dear Sir: The President has re-
ccived your favor OF the fifth Instant.
and requests me TO express his sincere
regret that imperative engagements al
ready made will preclude him from ac-
Ecepting your cordial invitation to at
ktend the 2sfd reunion OF the Society OF
The Army OF the Tennessee.
conveying you the Presidents
thanks for your thoughtfulness, believe
me,
VERY truly yours.
II GEORGE y. CORTELYOU."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

London, Nov. i2--Iord Kitchener. In
n dispatch from Pretoria, dated Mon.
day. November II. presents his weekly
report and incidentally locates General
Dewet in the northeastern part OF the
Orange River colony. He says the
Beers have recently been collecting un-
der his leadership and that the British
are now moving 10 disperse them.
Lord Kitchener gives the Boer casu-
sities since November as So killed.
los wounded. i0i captured and Is sur
rendered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
alber, Garth sentenced to Hang.

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. l2.-The SUI
preme court today sentenced Albert
Garth 10 be hanged In Kansas City, and
Joshua l.. Craft TO be hanged in Joffer-
son City. both on December 20 next
Garth Is negro. who killed Minnie
Woods. with whom he had been living.
Craft is a convict In the Missouri PEN
itentiarv who ESCAPED few years ago
and shot to death Herman Spieker. who
attempted 10 arrest him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

There is rejoicing among the men who
have had the faith and furnished the
money to puncture the ground in
wyoming for the purpose of finding oil,
And incidentally everybody who knows
the good news Is delighted at the pros
pect Of increased business provided the
following report turns out TO be true;
Ogden, Utah, Nov. l2,--Word was re-
ceiyed here early today that at about
Midnight last night well drillers
encountered oil at depth OF $40 feet
after passing through a heavy clay
stratum. The wen Is about three miles
from Fossil Station, Wyo., on the
Oregon short Line railroad. and at 4
Il, m. was flowing ten to fifteen barrels
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Bristol. Ind, Pos,ofice Robbed.

Elkhart. Ind. Nov. l2--Eary today
the Bristol postofiice was robbed OF 800
in stamps and $1,000 in cash. The rob-
bers put up a fight while the postofiice
safe was blown. In which Mrs. c. T.
Bickel was shot In the arm and Ray
Shaner was shot IN the nose. Neither
wound Is fatal. TIE robbers broke into
n blacksmith shop and secured heavy
tools. Two guarded the building while
two worked on the inside. The explo-
sion awoke the townspeople and a
pitched battle was fought with the
above result. The robbers escaped.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
suicided With CarboIic Acid.

New York, Nov. l2.--Edwin c. Crane
Of Detroit Mich, committed suicide az
the Gilsey today by taking carbolic
acid
Detroit, Mich. Nov. l2-Edward c.
Crane. who was about 40 liars OF age,
had made two other attempts 10 COM
nit suicide within the past six months.
on July he jumped from ferry boat
into the Detroit river but was rescued
by the boats crew. Later he removed
TO New York 70 engage in musical
work He made the second attempt on
his life In that city a few weeks age.
taking morphine. He was resuscitated
at hospital.
Mr.. Crane had a splendid baritone
voice and at one time was very prom
inent In local musical circles. Dissipa-
ton and the resultant dependency are
believed to have been responsible for
his suicide. He leaves a widow and one
child
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Kentucky Bank Robbed.

Trenton. Ky, Nov l2-The vault OF
the bank at this place was blown open
with nitro-glycerine early today by rob :.
bers, who secured the postofilce de-
posit box containing $500. The robbers
failed TO force the inner vault and they
escaped on hand-car.
As officers and several citizens were
investigating the condition of the safe
an Inexploded charge OF nitro .glycer-
Inc let go, severely lnjuring two men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Pnfercd from Mail Pouches.

Van Vert. Ohio Nov. 12.-warren
y. Melindy, night telegraph operator at
the Pennsylvania station here. has been
arrested here, charged with pllfering
mail pouches left In his office over
night. Decoy packages placed in the
mail by Postmaster Pumert led TO the
arrest. Melindy confessed when con-
fronted By the officers. Many articles
supposed to have been stolen were
found In the basement Of the depot and
al Melindy's home
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Rennisiiion for Lonrbaurh.

Hrlena, Mont, Nov. l2.-Gov. Toole
issued a requlsition on Gov. Dockery OF
Missouri for Harry Longbaugh, the al
legged Great Northern train robber, I'M
der arrest at St. Louis. Under Sheriff
Crawford Of Coleau county will leave
for ST. Louis tonight 10 bring Long
baugh back, provided that he is not In
dicted at st. Louis. There are two
charges in Montana against Longbaugh
assault with intent 70 kill and rob-
~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
PRESIDENT DIAz A FILIPINO AGENT

Catbalogan, Island Of Samar, F. l.,
Nov. 12.-Diaz, the president of Taclo-
ban, island of Leyte, who has been
proved TO be an agent of the Filipino
junta at Hongkong has been arrested.
Many discriminating papers, implicat-
ing numerous officials, were seized at
the time of his arrest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Presidential Appointments.

Washington. Nov. 12.-The President
today made the following appoint
ments:
Nayy-John II. Shipley. lieutenc;t
commander; Robert NJ. Kennedy, sur
geon; Rudolph G. Mertens. boatswain.
Late this afternoon the President an
nounoed the following additional APP
polntments.
J. A. Craft. Internal revenue collector
Fifth district. Kentucky.
George w. Leberth. internal revenue
collector Sixth district Kentucky.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Wiped Out by Fire.

Cumberland. Nd. Nov. l2.-The min
Ing town Of Thomas. w. Va, on the
West Virginia Central and Pittsburg
railway, was almost wiped out by FIRE,
which started early today In the Gers
berger hotel. Twenty business houses
anu 20 dwellings were consumed. The
catholic church. opera house, Gersber-
ger and Reynolds hotels. the Jail, the
water station and several houses be-
longing to the Davis Coal and Cox g
company were destroyed. The coal
company has given the residents all the
box cars al Thomas TO shelter the
homeless. Scores OF people were driven
from home In their night clothes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
WATER TAKERS HOLD A MEETING
Representatives Of Canal Companies Tapping Utah Lake and the
City Engineer Hold Conference During the Evening

out of Utah lake and those of the irri-
gators Of Utah county who use the wa
tiers flowing into that body. The ques-
ton whether or not Utah lake shall be
considered a reservoir seems to be the
one upon which the nature of future ac-
ton shall be based and the conclusions
reached at today's meeting Will be re-
oelved with great interest throughout
this valley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Alabama Constitution Ratified.

Birmingham. Ala, Nov. l2.-The new
constitution has been ratified by a
large majority. II will probably reach
10000 and will not fall below 25.0co.
The anti-ratlficationists charge fraud
in a number Of counties, notably Jeffer-
son. Dallas and Pickens. General
Shelly. chairman OF the anti-ratifica-
tionists claims that he has won the
fight but rather indicates that he does
not expect 10 have II so recorded. He
states. however that he VIII push the
fight to the bitter end. All things told
the new constitution has been adopted
and will be the law OF Alabama.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
salary Due Late Prcsillcat.

Washington. Nov. l2--A statement OF
account was made today by the auditor
of the state department charging the
late President Mckinley with the war
rants issued to him on account OF sal
airy from the beginning Of his incum-
bency OF the Office OF President to the
day Of death and crediting him with
the amount due him on account OF sal
larry. A balance due Of 1856 was found.
A warrant in favor of the administra-
tors OF the Presidents estate was
drawn today by the secretary Of the
treasury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 12.-"Bossle''
Francis is wanted for the murder last
summer near Warrensburg. No. OF
Miss Mary Henderson. aged 40 years.
Francis is about 20 years old. had
worked on the Henderson farm for two
years and was trusted. During the alb
sence of all save Miss Henderson and
Francis, the woman was rayished and
murdered. Francis disappeared and for
two weeks hundreds OF armed men
hunted him over four counties, Fran
els is understood and Is crippled IN one
foot Heavy rewards are offered for his
arrest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

The eunboat Leyte has discovered a
signal station, working on the island
of Yeyte and communicating with in
surgents on the Island OF samar by the
ilash-light system.
Three operators were arrested and
the station was destroyed. The men
confessed that many recruits have
been sent from Yeyte TO Samar.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
istrychnine IN Their Food.

Breda, Iowa. Nov, l2-Joseph Eber-
haus, farmer living near here, his
wife and child, were poisoned Sunday
by strychnine sprinkled In their food
while they were AT church. Eberhaus
came near dying and his wife and child
required the aid OF physicians to resus-
citate them after eating the poisoned
food. This Is the third attempt 10 pol
son the family within year. Eberhaus
Is an Industrious and popular young
farmer and says he has no idea as TO
who the guilty parties are. Sheriff
Nestle is making every effort to find
the would-be polsoners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

In the office Of Hon. Angus NJ Cam
non late this afternoon there was held
a meeting Of Representatives Of
four canal companies, Hon F..
S. Richards and City Engineer
Kelsey for the purpose Of con-
sidering steps necessary to establish
the rights OF the respective companies
\ and corporations who use water flowing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Three Men Blown Up.

Blueneld. w. Va. Nov. i2.-Thomas
Sykes. Sam Davis ans VIM. Woodson
were killed In the coal field today. They
were opering keg Of powder when a
spark fell from a miners lamp, worn
by one OF the trio, into the powder. ig-
hitting II and causing an explosion. The
three men were blown through the
shack and we're literally torn to pisees
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
French Cahinei Meeting.

Paris. Nov, 12--President Loubet pre-
sided at the cabinet council today. The
foreign minister NJ. Delcasse, read the
letter which the Turkish foreign min
lister, Tewfk Pasha, wrote 10 NJ. Bapst,
councillor OF the French embassy in
Constantinople notifying him of the
signing Of the imperial Trade providing
for the execution OF the sultan's en-
gagements with the French govern
ment. and announced that he had notl-
fled the porte that diplomatic relations
between France and Turkey had been
resumed and that Admiral Caillard's
squadron had left the island Of Myth
lene.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

Pacific people had agreed to pay $500 a
share for a majority of the common is
sue Of the st. Paul company.
II the above information be confirmed
lit is submitted with due reservation
the financial stroke may be regarded
as something apart from the Northern
Pacific compact, although II comedies
in general way with the community
Of interest plan and II solves the ques-
ton as TO where the ST. Paul will find
place in the big scheme Of bringing the
principal roads OF the West into a syn
dictate ownership.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Bethany's Anniversary Celebration,

Lindesburg Kan. Nov. l2.-Large
crowds attended Bethany's anniversary
celebration today. The meeting was
addressed by Gov. Stanley, Bishop Won
Scheele and others Or. Carl Swens-
son, president of the college, was dec
Grated with the order Of the Northern
Star. an honor from King Oscar Of
Sweden, conferred by his representative,
Bishop Won Scheele.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Iowa Bank Dynan,Asd.

Dies Moines Iowa. Nov l2.---The Bank
Of Plymouth, Iowa, was dynamited last
night. The safe vault and building
were badly wrecked Fifteen hundred
dollars were secured. The robbers s.
capped. leaving no clue. This Is the
seventh bank robbery OF the kind oc-
curing in Iowa within a month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

Chicago. Nov. 12.-National officers Of
the w. c. I. 4. left Chicago today for
Fort Worth, Texas, TO attend the TWEEN
ty-eighth convention OF the organlza-
ton. In the party were President L. NJ.
n. Stevens the vice president. Miss An
ma Gordon: the corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Susan NJ. ID. Fry: the treasurer,
Mrs. Helen NJ. Barker, and Miss Chris
tine Timing, the Liverpool temperance
lecturer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
nv. Inter. Rev. ColIecforship.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE con,es,
over the Kentucky Internal revenue
relationship was settled today 80 The
conclusion of a conference between the
President and Senator Deboe. Repre-
sentative Boering and Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue Yerkes, The Pres
dent agreed TO appoint T.. a. .'raft %
succeed 6. =. Sapp az collector Of the
Firth noulsville) district. AZ The
same conference Geo. w Lelberth was
decided upon for the collectorshp o.
the Sixth, tCOvlrgtonl. district 20 sue
coed u. y. Comingore The latter Il
the present collector and was candl-
cate for re-sppolntment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
brotherhood Of Armenian Yeomaury

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 1.-THE
quadrennial national meeting Of The
Brotherhood Of American Yeomanry
having delegates from ~ states, opened
its session in this city today II is a
fraternal Insurance organization hav-
ing a membership of thirty thousand.
The principal subject up for considers
ton is the making Of Des Moines the
permanent headquarters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Price of SUGAR hcdnced.

New York. Nov. l2.-Arbuckle Broth
ers. and Howell Son & Company have
reduced all grades Of refined sugar 10
points,
The American Sugar Refining COM
pany today reduced the price Of refined
sugar grades Nos. TO IS Inclusive ten
points.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
WILL CONTROL THE ST.PAUL ROAD
Union Pacific is Reported to Have Secured the Line and Will
Assume Charge Some Time Before Next January.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE Daily News
today says: The Union Pacific Will
control the st. Paul. This news is not
to be regarded as official. though It was
impaired by one closely related to the
Hartman syndicate. Negotiations TO
the end indicated, It is said. have been
concluded, and the Hartman party
Will take charge of the ST. Paul line
some time before next January. De-
tails of the deal are not ascertainable.
but II was intimated that the Union
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Remains of Two People Found.

Fargo, n D.. Nov. l2.-rhe remains
OF two persons were found on the city
dump today just north OF the city. One
was almost a skeleton, while the other
was IN horrible state of decomposi-
ton. There was no clothing on either Of
the bodies. II is believed the remains
had been used for dissecting purposes
Authorities are investigating.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Pueblo Lineman Electrocutch.

Pueblo. Colo. Nov l?.--John White.
lineman In the employ OF the Pueblo
Traction company. was electrOcuted at
the corner Of Michigan and Ahriendo
avenues early this morning. re was
discovered In dying condition strap
ped TO tramway pole. and died short
~ after bein. taken down.
He evidently had come IN contact
with live wire and was unable 10 de-
scend from his position.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
ADDITIONAL RURAL SERVICE
Pastofiices at Miller, Mill Creek, Hun,
ter and Granger Discontinued.
Especial to the "News.")

Washington. d. e.. Nov. i2-Rural
free delivery service will be established
January l. at Callers Park ub-station,
salt Lake, two carriers. length Of route,
forty miles; population served. LOO:
carriers. II. Calvert and MoronI
North. Postofiices at Miller. MIN Creek,
Hunter and Granger discontinued.
Murray. additional service. one carrier,
length OF route twenty miles: popula-
tlon served, COO, VIM. Wright appointed
carrier. P0stoffices at Holiday and
Brinton supplied By rural carrier.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Zig Fire IN Boston.

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE FIRE. which. fed
by great quantities Of oil and yarnish.
burned out the interior OF the big gran-
tie block at Broad and Franklin streets
early today. caused loss estimated at
from 100000 TO $4,000. Mayor Thomas
n. Hart Is the owner Of the property.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

indianapolis. Ind, Nov. 1.-THE
3twerty- annual general assembly
|of the Knights Of Labor opened today
b. Masonic temple Delegates were
|nresent from nearly every state in the
Union and Canada At the FIRST ses-
|slou the report OF the credentials COM
Binittee was read and adopted. John
Nv. Hayes Of WASHINGTON read the min
|ntes Of the last meeting. The meetings
|nre closed 10 all but members Of the
order.
AZ the afternoon session general
committees vrre appointed by General
Master Workman Burns and the re-
orts of the officers were read. The
assembly VIII continue through the re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
UMB
0 0 8 .
an
EIey
lOutI

n KING |
most d |
any yel
Of the
giau
IS beer
burn a
ave be,
Merct '
ID wit |
te list |
lives |
apurs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Col. l. NJ. French Dead.

Washington, Nov. f2.-The death OF
Col. John w. French which occurred
at Atlanta. yesterday, will promote
Lieut.. Col James Miller TO be colonel,
Maj. w. +. Mansfield 10 be lieutenant
colonel and Capt. James b. Jackson to
be major.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

\ A
Men |
N,,nd
Va,
lornin
es mel
kric wi
Inc fel
owed.
n wer|
arm n
ished
caug|
wed
10 deaf
iprk hi
bein
4sclle |
Dlosiol|
ut 6f|
400 md
ID. syy|
Dr. II
well
tere 4
lies 81
per ri
Atte
Nd
and d
Will
irhau
On |
lniins|
of III
rs n |
itterr
y cunt
giproI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
TMo Childrcn Crcmnted.

Springfield, Mo-. Nov. 12.-Near Mar
ionville. Mrs. George Justice locked her
two small children In the house and
went considerable distance for water.
When she returned the house was in
flames The children were cremated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
n. Clay Mcdowell to be Judge.

Washington. Nov l2.-Hon. Henry
Clay Mcdowell has been selected to
succeed Judge John Paul as United
States district judge Of the Western
district OF Virginia. He Is great
grandson OF Henry Clay.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

mainder of the week The Chinese ex-
clusion act and trusts VIII be ynsid-
cred and II is announced that the fire.
quency with which courts grant in
functions against organized labor dur
Ing strikes viii receive attention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
NEWS EXPECTED.

Experts who have been upon the
ground have expected some such news
as the above for short time past. but
were not prepared TO hear Of such a
showing in at the depth given--5lO feet,
That big rush 20 the fields will now
develop is true without the saying and
the flow obtained in the present case
will prove to be an incentive to eff
fectiye and extensive development wor:;
the word received is certain
~ great and good news 10 people m
terested IN Fossil and vicinity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12

8 Tel
Ind
my 4
M y
resp
Corn
Nal
eapo
agtoi|
vern|
o. NJ
her,
lanai
Afr|
cken|
4. per-
nd
apt.
III n
will
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
German TarIfr Bill Approved.

Berlin, Nov l2--The federal eoun-
ell has approved the bill embodying the
proposed new tariff,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
"Bossic" Francis Arrested.

Des Molnes, Iowa, Nov. I2.-The po-
lice this morning arrested colored
man who they claim Is Bessie Fran
els, the negro wanted at Independence,
Mo He fits the description.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
Fire at Marshalltown. Ia.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Nov. l2.-Fire
today totally destroyed the plant of the
Marshall OIL company. Loss, 10000;
insurance, $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-11-12
oil ENCOUNTERED
AT FOSSIL FIELDS.
First Oil Sand Yet Discovered and Flows
Ten to Fifteen Barrels OF Fine
Light Oils.

Of fine light OIL This is the first oil
sand, and is the second strike of oil in
the district Many California and Tex
as oil operators are rushing to the new
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1901-03-07
The Cost of q Duke.

A correspondent Of London NJ. A. p.
tells a story of the Duchess of Mont
rose, whose beauty is no less renowned
than her philanthropy. The scene was
bazaar where the duchess was selling
photographs. One old Scotchwoman
was very anxious to secure photo
graph Of the duchess, but the price ask.
ed was shillings. The old woman
hesitated. She wanted the photograph
but she could not well afford so much.
"You can have my husband" said
the duchess, with an amused glance at
the duke standing near, "for Is. 3d."
The would be purchaser looked at the
duke and then at his photograph con.
temptuously.
"Half a CROWN" she blurted out. 81
wouldna give silver saxpence for
him. But" she added insinuatingly
81 am right willing to give hauf a
Groom for your bonnie sell"
The duchess was unable to resist
this, and herself added the other half
crown to the bazaar Golfers, or, as an
other version of the story goes, the de.
spised duke proffered the balance.