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his face He asked him If he enjoyed
riding. That brought forth the fact that
the boy had been saving the bus fare,
as his mother was lsand his father out
of work.
Mr.. Irving immediately ordered that
the child's salary be raised. Through
the summer, although the company was
not playing, the child received his sal
ary just the same, atithe personal order
of his great patron.
The most whimsical of all Mr.. Irying's
affairs, with children occurred while he
was doing a one-act play, "Cramond
Brig, in which there is supper scene.
IN the cottage, where the king is hiding.
A steaming sleeps head and an oat cake
are brought in, and the cotter boy is sup
posed to do boyish Justice to the feast
Inc little fellow who was playing the
part didn't look as though he had eaten
more than the allowance. Of course, the
sheep's head, being prepared for stage
purposes, was inds1erently cooked. thA
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Rushed to wrong side of stage, sir, VERY.
sorry, sir. Never happened before. never
will again, sir. And after all if didn't
look so bad, Gov'n'r.'
For moment Mr.. Irving looked him
through and through Then in lev terms
he answered.:
Eyes, Tom, but like it bettah the
othah way"
one day Mr.. Irving happened to meet
Mcintyre, sound old actor with whom
he had played in the provinces in his
early struggling days. They had not met
Tor years, and Irving's marvellous eyes
oeamed with delight, as they always do
"hen ne encounters an old-time COM
panion.
We'll, well, Mcintyre he asked ..wb.t
are you doing?" and he led the man into
Haxelrs, where they might have a Quiet
chat over cigars and brandy and soda.
Nothing" said Mcintyre.
Have you settled on anything?' per-
sisted Mr. Irving.
Then his old friend confessed that he
was expecting to play something at the
Holborn. Before they parted Irving re-
marked:
You must come down and have seats
IN the house so you can tell me what
you think of u.s.
Next day he sent his servant to the
Hofborn with a delightfully."- cordial letter
containing tickets for two of the hest
seats IN the Lyeeum, and an urgent inyi-
tatlon Tor another chat. AS if in the
nature OF an afterthought was this most
script: Forgive me for handing Won q
4l0 note as a loan at your convenience
NO doubt you may need to get something
new for the play"
"hen the money reached Mcintyre he
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-27
The Personal Side Of
Sir Henry >9rping

In circumstances that would enrage a
less gentle and finely balanced man, Sir
Henry Irving never loses his temper for
a moment. but simply INDUCES in a sly
bit of sardonic humor
Old Tom Meade, beloved by all English
players, and the best stock ghost that
any company ever had, was much given
to reading in his dressing room between
cues. Hamlet was on one night, and
after Tom had made his first entrance
and exit he went to his room to enjoy the
long wait before the closet scene. With
his heels on the dressing table his stub
of black clay pipe in his mouth, and
his silver-rimmed spectacles astride his
nose, he was soon lost in chapter of
deep philosophy and oblivious to all else.
The call boy gave him notice of his cue
''Um, yes,'' he said, without looking up
from his book
A few moments later there was fever
ish excitement in the wings, and ennis
saries from the stage manager came
pouring into Toms room. Down below
the light had been lowered, the stage
was enveloped in blue haze, but there
as no ghost"'
Throwing his book aside, Meade Jumped
for the stage. In his haste he entered
on the wrong side almost behind Hamlet.
1t was too late to go around to the other
sac, ana IN husky whisper he called to
Mr. Irving:
Here, sir; here, behind you"
Just about this time the man who oper-
ated the calcium light succeeded in locat-
ing the dilatory ghost and threw the blue
haze upon him as Hamlet exclaimed:
See where he goes cen now, out at
the portal.
Poor Tom Meade was in agony until
ne had an interview with Mr.. Irving.
"Gov'n'r," he faltered, ''reading in my
dressing room. Call heard and forgotten.
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biting at wounded shoulder. Uneer-
tain next which of his assailants to at
tack, the bear swung from side to side.
At length he singled out Tod but as he.
ran at him lucky shot from Jim's re-
volver, which reached his heart, brought
him down, and Tod finished him as he
lay. All this took no more, as it were,
than flash of time. The silver-tip was
in much better case. Jim bent over him,
and Tod saw that loves face was
working strangely.
Hes not dead; do you think?'' Jim
asked, anxiously, turning from the un-
conscious form.
Don't know, don't known replied Tod,
looking at CornwalIs face
Jim wrung his hands and his eyes
and his lips trembled.I Then he said. as
if Il had been the simplest, most natural
thing in the world, HES nv BROTHER
while Tod stared at him. thinking he
had gone mad
Your brother, Jim?' he asked.
yes, my brother, and he's deadi''
Don't know that said Tod 'tSee,
he's opened his eyes; guess he's a long
Not deadi' cried Jim; but even as he
spoke CornwalPs eyes closed again jim
threw himself down beside the body.
WHAT'S come TO you, Jim?" gasped
Tod; ''he amt deadI'i
Jim examined the body. Tod was right;
Cornwall was not dead-nor did he die
When Jim was convinced that Corn
wall was likely to live, he said to To1:
You heard what said about hin-for-
get it. ask you never to speak of it,
And Tod agreed. Often when the silence
of the great range wraps him round like
a garment does he wonder what is the
story that lies behind the statement of
Jim Lowe-the statement that he was
Lord Cornwalis" brother
"A woman! Bet it's a woman,''
thought Tod. Its always a woman!'
Tod generaliZed.
1t was simple story, briefly, this:
The two brothers, fondly attached to
each other, had fallen in love with the
same woman, who had made mischief
between them. The elder had sacrificed
himself and had gone out to the solitude
of the West-to forget. The younger
was successful in his suit, but IN end
the lady proved false to hirn.zand he.
too, obeying the same primitive instinct
which had moved his brother, had sought
solace in the wilderness Chance and
nothing else. had brought them together
on Shadow Lake, and when they met they
agreed to say nothing of their relation
to each other.
But when Lord Cornwall" Gonzales
cent, went East, Jim Lowe went with
him-to the surprise of everyone in the.
camp except, perhaps, Tod Belts Jim.
Lowe, however. did not leave until the
prospect" known eventually ass the
"Silver Tip Gold Nine had shown the
hopes of those who believed IN ~the
Shadow were we'll founded.
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benches of Shiny stone offered treacher-
ods footing, or rock surfaces worn smooth
and polished like slabs of marble Sloped
at angles that made rapid progress near
Iy or altogether impossible. But some
how, anyhow, Jim Lowe and Cornwall
mounted higher and higher (Tod no great
way in the rear, until they found Them
selves on a long, narrow ledge, into
which time had bitten, as it were, a series
of natural steps; across the whole trans
! versely ran seam Of quartz in a wide
blue-white stain, like the marking of an
acid on metal. Suddenly Jim stopped,
got down on his knees, and began chip-
ping at the quartz with his pick. Corn
wall, who was on a few feet ahead,
stopped, too, as did Tod coming up. AS
he heard the sounds of the steady chip
ping. the latter hurried as fast as he
could to Jim's side He also got down
on his knees, examined the pieces of
quartz Jim had already broken off the
rock. and then began chipping a yard
or so below. Jim worked slowly and
thoughtfully; Tod's face was tense and
his eyes sparlEled with joy and hope.
"Goramighty!' he cried, hoarsely. Cor
a:asgktyr' and could say no more for
gls,5r ess.
looks all right. doesn't it," asked
jim, from above, scanning the while a
fragment of quartz in which shown
points of yellow.
"Goranighty! Goramighty!" answered
Tod, his voice quivering and breaking
like that of a fearful child. Think she's
all right, JIM"
Seems like it," responded Jim, quietly.
'Hoo-roo, hoo-roo" yelled Tod, in
great voice.
What is it? Gold?' inquired Corn
wall.
linn nodded, and went on chipping
Cornwall said, That's good news. in
deedi and was about to step to Jim's
side. when there was a sound as of
a timber snapped above him-snapped
sharply. The noise attracted the imme-
diate attention of all three men, and
locking up, they saw coming down the
ledge towards them a huge '.silver-tip,
head up red tongue rolling, fore-arms
high in air-wrath. challenge and menace
In the shaggy brute's gait.
What happened next took place with
such lightning quickness that not one
OF the three could ever give a connected
account of 2ll that occurred after the
terrible moment when the bear charged
down on Cornwall and, undeterred by an
Ineffective shot from him, Rugged the
young man in his powerful grip. Both
Jim and Tod were for an instant par
alyZed, not with terror, but with the
sud6enness of the thing; but, second
later, both ran up and shot at the brute
with their revolvers. The silver-tip
thereupon dropped with Cornwall to his
feet and stood over him growing and
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main point being that it should send up
a cloud of steam and look piping hot.
One night Mr.. Irving observed that the
boy entered into the spirit Of the scene
with great realism.
Like it, me boy he inquired, as he
smiled with amusement at the lads en-
ergy.
.Ah yes, I thought so. All boys are
always hungry
No sooner was the boy out of hearing
that he gave orders that the sleeps head
and oat cake were to be carefully cook
ed and seasoned in the future and he
instructed the players that the supper
scene was not to be hurried but that it's
length was to be governed by the boys
appetite. And the way that boy did en-
joy it. But Mr. Irving seemed to get
quite as much fun out of it as the lad.
"Old john" Mr.. Irvings personal
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&I.RAiI:S
THEY HAVE PROVED A BLESS
INC

THEY HAVE PROVED A BLESS
ING
Mary Lamas, a seamstress. forty
two years of age, living at S4s West
TWenty-sixth street, New York City.
writes: Il have been using Ripans
Tabules for the last two months for
liver complaint and constipation, and
found they gave me relief at once. 1
feel better now than I ever did.
first took Ripans because they did so
much for my sister She is an entire
new woman, and we would not be
without the Tabules in the house, now
We know the worth of them. I have
suffered more than two years, but am
happy to say the Ripans gave me In
slant relief. suffer no more after
eating, and my appetite is good and
my bowels move once a day, some
times twice a day, and do not have
the dizziness in the head. sleep bet
ter than have done for years. The
Tabules have done so much for me 1
wish they may do as much for my
fellow creatures, as they have proved
a blessing to me and my sister.
should like this to be used for the
benefit of others
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his big heart, have caused thousands OF
pounds to pass from his pocket.
He lives simply in rented rooms, not in
dulging in the luxuries of house, horse
and carriage, and all that would go with
an establishment of his own. His only
extravagances have been in his personal
charities, in his books, and in the ex-
penditures of purely professional kind.
calculated to contribute to the perfection
of his art, and to the honor of his pro-
fessfon. But the Digness of his heart is
largely responsible for the fact that Hen
ry Irving is rot rich man.-New York
Times.
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actually did notS know where his next
meal was to comic from.
Mr.. Irving has found in the mainte-
nance of an extrayagantly large company
field for generosity He retains faithful
cid members of his company long after
their services might have been dispensed
with if only business considerations pre-
vailed One of the most touching cases
of this character was that of Daddy
Howe, who died in Cincinnati some years
ago, while the company was touring here
Although the old man had been on the
stage more than sixty years, he had only
three engagements during that period,
most of which time he served Mr. IRVING
and will be remembered best. in the part
of Antonio in "Much Ado About Moth
ing" Z. a -
AT one of the most memorable dinners
given to Irving by the members of the
professions Daddy, Howe arose. and
with tears streaming down his face, told
how his proposal to retire had been re-
ceived. At this time he was eighty years
old. When Howe learned that the COM
pany was to come to America, he realized
that the expense would be very great and
that the minor roles he played could be
easily filled over here at much less
cost. AS result of these gloomy refec-
tons he wrote Mr.. Irving that he appre-
eiated the situation and would either re-
tire or accept reduced salary. Not re-
ceiving an answer, he brought the mat
ter up at a. personal interview
Dear me. All, yes. Well, Iii let YOU
know presently" was Mr.. 1rving's eva
sfve reply.
2 Daddy" Howe thought from this that
he was undoubtedly doomed to retire
ment. With trembling fingers he opened
a note that came from Mr.. Irving the
next day and read:
"Of course I. expect you to go, and 1
hope that the increase in your salary will
indicate my appreciation and good
wishes"
Mr.. Irving is devotedly fond of. children.
When he was playing ''Olivia,' the ju-
venile part was taken by little lad
about nine years old Inc little fellow
kept himself very tidy, but his clothes
We're old, and it was evident that he was
extremely poor.
Where do your live my boy?'' asked
Mr.. Irving one night.
Beyond Hemmersmith,' answered the
lad.
And how do you get homer"
Il walk, SIR was the answer, with sur
prise at the inquiry.
Yes, yes. But after this you must
ride" And Mr.. Irving gave orders that
the lads bus fare was to be paid there
after. Some time later he noticed that |
the little fellow had a troubled look on |
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servant, used to go on spree about once
year, and he chose q night when
The Lyons Mali was on the bills for
his regular dissipation. This was unfor-
tunate, as Mr.. irving had to make
quick change. In that play. About 8
o'clock, just as the change was in order.
poor maudlin John stole in and stood
in the wings with comb and brush, and
other toilet articles Rugged to his breast.
His figure was immensely ludicrous, and
as Mr.. Irving made his exit he quickly
grasped the situation. Mildly, very mild
", he said to the runaway:
John, you're tired. Go home
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MOTHERS BOOK. Ebsshdrg.
= Nho E7aRy foucad Es
o1ssss in Dr. psroe conson
Saad5f
Dr. r. " Buffalo, 1. y.
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There Is scarcely any condition of Ill keatA
that IS not benefited by tn. occasional uss Of a
RI.P.A,N.S Taouls. and the prizes, 10 for
cents, Goes not bar thsm from any horns OF
justify anyone in enduring ills that are e7sily
cured. For sals by all drIszists.
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Through Tourist Cars.
The old familiar way-tried and nroven
See Minneapolis & St Louis Agents for
lowest rates to California.
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Mr., Irving twice refused his title, and
finally agreed to being knighted only aft
er he had been convinced that it would
redcund to the advantage of the profess
sion at large He is surrounded by an
aristocracy of brains, and has done more
fo- the stage in social way than any
man who ever lived. He will not be pat
ronized, and has done so much to make
himself respected that he has achieved
wonders for the dignity of the actors
calling.
His large dinners on the stage of the
Lyeeum and his small luncheons at the
Beefsteak club have passed into history.
OFTEN he does not retire until or 4
o'clock in the morning, and is up again
for rehearsal at TO- His social engage
merts are bewildering. To attend to all
the labor which he so easily discharges
requires an executive genius equal to his
artistic endowmentS.
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Some persons are unable to understand
why man of Mr.. Irving's great earning
capacity should be in comparatively poor
circumstances and without a SIIbsfa ntiaJ
fortune at his command. The Incidents
already mentioned are but a few ,of those
which, as result of the promptings of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
THE SULTAN'S SCHEME.


constantinople, April 17.-An agita-
ton for great pilgrimage to Con-
stantinople from the Moslem coun-
tries and communities Of Europe, Asia
and Africa, patronized and encour-
aged by the Turkish government, has
for its object the verifcation Of the
Mohammedan faith and the recogni-
ton by all disciples of the Koran of
his imperial majesty, Sultan Abdul
Hanrd, ss successor to Mahomet and
the commander 81 the faithful. If
the scheme is carried out Abdul Ha-
mid's position will be a powerful one.
Internal dissensions in his kingdom,
revolution in the provinces, intrigues
at court and infdelity of his officers
have caused the sultan to think
deeply how best to restore to his
scepter all its ancient might and to
so amalgamate the Moslem' apostles
that revolution against him should
become impossible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
THE MANILA FRAUDS
Root Asks for More information
on the Commissary Scandals.
Gen. WESTON lALKSOy The SUBJECT


Washington, April 17.-Secretary
Root yesterday cabled Gen. Mac
Arthur, asking for additional infor-
nation concerning the reports of
frauds in Manila. 1t is expected that
a reply will be received to-day.
While definite instructions have not
been given Gen. Macarthur hereto
fore to make o searching and COM
plete investigation it is understood
that the requests for information
were of a character to imply that the
department expected such an investi-
cation should be made. Nothing def
mite has been received from Gen. Mac
Arthur about the alleged frauds, al
though reference has been made to
the investigation in cablegrams re-
ceived. The first dispatch on the SUBJ
ject from Gen. Macarthur said there
had been exaggeration in the press
reports, but the persistence with
which the reports have been reiter-
ated and, the news dispatch yester-
day giving names and specific amounts
have indicated to the department OIL
Gals that perhaps Gen. Macarthur
was not advised fully when he made
his first report 1t can be stated that
the department intends to have all
the information possible on the SUBJ
ject and Gen. Macarthur will be ex-
pected to push the trials and make a
complete report OF any and all wrong
doing, Maj George B. Davis, whose
name is mentioned In the dispatch
from Manila as being credited upon
the books OF Evans & Co. as having
received $1,000, is in Washington. To
an Associated press reporter he would
say nothing when asked II he de-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
THE CUBAN DELEGATION.
It VIII Probably See President Mckinley
Before He Goes West--Negroes In
Cuba Seeking Office.

Washington, April lit was
stated at the war department yestsr-
day that Gen. Wood would come to
Washington if the Cuban delegation
came. Nothing was known regard
ing the appointment of the delega-
ton from the convention, but it is
thought probable that the delegation
will see the president before he leaves
for the west,
Rumors are prevalent in Havana
that the negroes intend to take an
active part in politics and that an or
ganization is being perfected under
the leadership of Juan Gualberto Go
mez. Politicians fear that this move
ment will result in the election Of
several negroes as mayors, as the
whites are divided by party lines,
whereas the negroes are always
united.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
A. B. ROSE eco.
tn of Davis Shoe Store.

opportunities Tor small frauus In u
great depot such as that at Manila
but there would have to be collision
among the officers and the sergeants
in charge if frauds were carried on
to any great extent"
Filipino Insurgents In a Had Way.
Manila, April 1.-THE chief of staff
Of the insurgent general, Mascardo
has surrendered at the town of Mari.
wales, in Bataan province, Luzon. He
said that Mascardo's band of fol.
lowers, now greatly diminished, are
in bad way. 1t is impossible for
them to elude the Americans. they
are unable to obtain food and want
to surrender. 1t is expected that Gen.
Mascardo himself will surrender
shortly.
1t is intimated that an official an.
nouncement regarding the DISPOSE
ton of Aguinaldo will soon be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
A WAR ON RATS.
Drastic Measures to BE Taken by the Colo
RADIO State Board Of Health to Ex-
terminate the Rodents.

Denver, COL, April 1.-THE war on
rats is tosbe instituted by the state
board Of health. The board has taken
its cue from the health organizations
in the orient, who have begun cru
SADIE on the rodents on the ground
that they assist in disseminating the
bubonic plague germ. About six
months ago DR.. George E. Tyler, sec
rotary of the state board, issued q
bulletin declaring rats responsible for
much Of the contagious disease that
existed in the state at that time. He
advised every community that had
rats to get rid Of them. But the
board has reached the conclusion that
drastic measures will have to be
taken to exterminate the rats. Sew
eral methods are under consideration,
but none has been decided upon yet.
As soon as plan of action Is ar
ranged a bulletin will be isstg.d and
the assistance Of the county and city
authorities will be asked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18

Washington, April l7.-Dr. Nor
rison, wiring to the Times from Pc
kin yesterday, says: AT the meet
ling Of the powers to-day 1t was de-
cided to adopt the recommendation
of Mr.. Rockhill, giving effect to arti-
Gle xiii. Of the joint note concerning
the reform Of the tsung-li-yamen and
the modification Of the court ceremo-
NAL. 1t was agreed that in place Of
the tsung-li-yamen there shall be
waiemu-pu, or board Of foreign af-'
fairs, having precedence over other
boards. It Is to consist Of presi-
dent, who shall be an imperial prince,
and OF two ministers, one being the
president OF board and the other
member Of the grand council, with
direct access to the emperor. There
will also be two vice ministers hav-
ing knowledge Of foreign affairs, one
of them speaking a foreign Ian
guage."
The Pekin correspondent Of the
Daily Mail says he thinks the aggre-
gate of the indemnities demanded by
the powers will not Be reduced be-
low R5O,OOO,OOO, and adds that ut can
not be too strongly pointed out how
serious danger would result from
too excessive a reduction Of claims.
IF the powers fail to recoup their
actual OUTLAWS" he says, "they are
likely to seek compensation by sepa-
rate arrangements with Pekin, which
would infallibly lead to grave compli-
cations"
A dispatch from Pekin, dated April
16, says that Gen. Won Gyle, in COM
mand Of 5000 German and 5000
French troops, is heading an expedi-
ton to attack Liu, who is within 1870
miles Of Paotingfu. Liu's position is
inside the territory defined by Field
Marshal von Waldersee as the sphere
of operations for the allies. Liu has
10000 men and has refused to retire,
saying that if the allies wished him
TO retire they had better come out
and compel him to do so.
According to dispatch to the
Morning Leader from Tien Tsin, box
ers have destroyed 20 miles Of rail
way at Lu-Han, near Paotingfu.