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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-16
STORY FROM REAL LIFE,

A certain Wealthy Alabamian, Mr..
Goldbags by name, has a son who is
man of the world in provincial Ala
bama town where he and his family set
the style.
Peter Goldbags knows naught of style.
His principal mission on earth is to
hoard money. Gossips say that Peter
Goldbags has million, but that from his
own viewpoint he has not sufficient OF
the wherewithal to purchase clothes that
will give him an adequate standing of
responsibility in his community. Speak
ing plainly, his neighbors say that Peter
Goldbags is downright stingy.
Recently Filus Goldbags came to
Montgomery. He ordered two suits of
clothes for himself from fashionable
tailor Then he determined that he
would have an overcoat made for his
father.
1.-The old gentleman is becoming ac-
tually seedy," he said to himself. "A
new overcOat would fix him up fine
Then young Goldbags looked over the
| materials and selected an overcoat pat
tern for which he agreed to pay SIS.
II provided the tailor with the measure
ments of his father.
Next week I will be in here" he said,
with an old gentleman from the coun-
try. You tell him this Overcoat Sc Is
for S.. I will pay the balance"
/ True to his word, Fiiius Goldbags came
to Montgomery the following week. He
was accompanied by Peter Goldbags.
They dinned at fashionable restaurant.
The son paid the bill and Peter Cod
bags was feeling good. Now was the
time to strike and the young banker
| carefully led up to the subject of clothes.
Father" he said, you need an over
coat badly. That coat you are wear
ing has holes in it and it is soiled.''
"Come to think of it," replied the old
gentleman. II might get one here in
Montgomery if I could find one cheap
enough
II bought this suit from Robinson for
49," declared Filius Goldbags, with re-
doubtable composure. Its the cheap
est place in the South.
Then he led his unwary ancestor to
Robinson's place.
This gentleman desires to purchase an
| overcoat, Robinson he said. "Show
him something cheap"
There was WINK of the eye which
Robinson. tailor and student of hu.
| mainly, caught.
Here's an excellent lat. sir-Mr?
What is the name?"
"Go,dbags. Goldbags." sternly inter-
rupted the old gentleman.
Yes. Mr.. Goldbags. this is an excel
lent coat and think it will fit you" =
The wealthy but pernicious citizen
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DOTTED his faded coat and proudly stood

DOTTED his faded coat and proudly stood
before mirror.
Certainly does fit me- he murmured.
Good stuff, too. What's it worth?"
The tailor figured on a piece of paper.
"It ought to sell for $3.50, but I'll let
you have it for $5,' he said.
A critical examination was made Of
the goods.
'"That looks reasonable" said Peter
Goldbags. what do you think of it,
my boy?"
"Geod coat, father" replied the son.
'Id buy it,
Slowly the old gentleman produced
wallet, opened it and drew forth a crisp
IS bill. The deal was made, and he
walked out into Montgomery street
looking stylish in new overcoat. Young
Goldbags fingered in the shop and got
receipt for $40, the balance due on the
coat.
sensation was created in the promi-
nent Alabama town when it became
noised about that old Goldbags had
bought a new OvercOat
Handsome coat you have there, Gold
bags" declared his friend. Squire
Thompson, justice of the peace, few
days after the purchase.
"Yes, it's a fine coat" replied Gold
bags, land I got it cheap. Paid IS for
it,
Changed If don't believe it'll fit me-"
said Squire Thompson. IF it does I'll
give. you $3.50 for it. That's cheapern
going to Montgomery.
The coat was tried on Thompson. It
fit him.
"Ii,l take $780," said Goldbags. bearing
in usind the profit Of $3.50.
"Father Is still wearing the old coat"
says: Filius Goldbags, when he tells the
story. '1ll never buy any more clothes
for him. '-Montgomery Advertiser.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-16
NEW CONFIDENCE GAME.

"All the smart confidence men don't
operate in Chicago and New York." said
President Edwin r. Hurley of the Stand
ard Pneumatic Tool company of this city.
"You run against some of the top-notch-
ers occasionally in the smaller towns,
and when you do the boldness and nov
city of their operations is startling
Mr.. Hurley had in mind telegram
from New Orleans that gave the news
Of a bold game that had temporarily
embarrassed James H. Manning. a West
ern agent of the Standard company. Mr..
Manning makes his headquarters in San
Francisco, and had been notified by
President Hurley to go to New Orleans
and visit the firm of Payze & Joubert
on Carondelet street to inspect some
new machinery furnished by the Stand
ard company. Incidentally Mr.. Manning
was advised that his mail, including
a remittance of $342, would De forwarded
to him at the st. Charles hotel. Man
ming reached New Orleans or time, but
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found no mail. This was sad disap.
pointment, as he had urgent need for
the $342. He kicked to the suave clerk,
and the latter was at first inclined to
brand him as an imposter.
"Mr. Manning was here two or three
days ago and got his MAIL" said the
clerk haughtily.
Il guess not" said Manning, II was on
the road many miles from here two days
ago."
Explanations followed, and, convinced
at last as to the identity of his guest,
the clerk told the story of one of the
boldest confidence games ever worked
in this country, although ut the time
he did not fully realize what he had
been up against, the particulars being
brought out by the Investigation which
was Immediately made by Mr.. Manning.
Boldness of the Swindle.
Two days before the arrival of the
real Manning a well-dressed man, ac-
companied by valet carrying bag Of
golf sticks, stepped up to the desk at
the st. Charles and asked if there was
any mail for James H. Manning. There
was, and the clerk handed out about a
dozen letters, which the stranger coolly
proceeded to open and read while stand
ing at the register Having gone through
the correspondence at his leisure, he
went away, accompanied by his valet
and the golf sticks. A little later he APP
peared at the office of Payze & Joubert
and introduced himself as James H.
Manning. Of the Standard Pneumat tic
Tool company, and said he had come to
install their new machinery. This was
in accordance with the advices the firm
had from President Hurley in Chicago,
and Mr.. Manning's" identity was fully
established. He said he would be too
busy to visit the factory that day, and
made an appointment to meet Mr.. Jou-
bert there the following morning and
explain the workings of the new ma
chimes. A little chat on general topics
followed land then "Mr. Manning" asked
permission to run over his mail and
write some letters. All this was very
business-like, and there was no sus-
picion when, few minutes later, he
handed out the $342 check, saying:
IN need some currency tonight. Can
you accommodate me by cashins this
check?"
1t was after banking hours. and the
firm did not have $342 in currency in the
office. Mr.. Manning" needed the money
badly. so Mr.. Joubert had his cashier
draw two checks on the firms bank. one
for 500 and one for $242. Then he took
Mr.. Manning to the cafe of Mr.. Ramos,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-16

Washington, Dec. 16.-Society at the
capital is, anirnatedy discussing the COM
ing marriage of Miss Helen Hay,
daughter of the secretary of state, and
Payne Whitney, son Of William c. Whit
ney, eX-secretary of the navy. No date
has yet been set for the wedding. On
account of the high social standing Of
the prospective bride it is believed that
the match will be one of the most bril-
liant of the year. Miss Helen Hay is
great favorite at Washington and also in
London. Her literary achievements have
won her much fame in America and
Europe.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-16

Elizabeth, N. J., Dec. 16-The police are
striving to bufd up strong case against
James Wilcox, former sutton Of Miss
Ella Cropscy, of Elizabeth, N. c.. They
believe that Wilcox is directly resrons-
ible for the girls recent abduction.
particulars Of which have thrilled the
country.
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Ever See HimP

'"That's Mouthitt, the agitator. He's al
ways talking about the oppressed wage
worker and don't believe he ever done
a lick of work himself"
'But he does. He works the wage work.
ers."
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The
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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-16

Good, but Lnesome.
Willie Hand
Is his fathers joy.
He's IA and
Is a smokeless boy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08

which come TO him. There was one a few
weeks ago, however, which he could not
read. 1t was written in characters Ut
terlv beyond his comprehension. He turned
IL upside down, but could make nothing
more OF 1t. send ii TO Professor Schm1t
for translation" he said 10 his secretary
at last. II believe IL Is written in Persian
The learned delineator of languages East
ern worked over it for hours before he
understood the characters They were
quite sure whether they belonged to the
thirtieth century q. c. or the third A. d.
II will send il 10 Oxford for investigation,
he reported. The Office stenographer, a
woman, was curious. Let me see the
funny thing" she begged. 1t was handed
to her, ana a moment later she began to
laugh It's in shorthand" she cried.
Perkins system" She translated the last
line thus: Excuse me writing you in this
abbreviated manner, but I've got to catch
a train" The president hopes that he
caught the train, but Professor Schmit
Will never forgive the hasty correspondent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
A Human Cry.

Dear heart, when with e twofold mind
1 pray for bitter grace,
And from my pit OF torment find
Your breath upon my face.
And hear you without thought Of fear
Bid me 10 guard you well.
And guide your footsteps 10 win clear
When my feet walk In hell:
] wonder how can God be glad
To hear men praise Him so
Who makes his piteous earth so sad
A lot 20 undergo.
Or does He. too. dip feet in fire
And share the thirster's thirst,
And listen 20 mans great desire
Holding q heart 10 burst?
-~11auxsnaa Housrian-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-08
Thought IL Was Arabic.

Philadelphia Telegraph.
The daily mail OF President Schurman.
OF Cornell University, is varied and inter
esting. He enjoys reading the mail. and
tries TO glance over most or the letters
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-11

By order Of the Honolulu Iron works
viii sell 81 Public Auction at my
salesroon, 6 Queen street
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-11
WHAT THE POLICE
DID YESTERDAY
Yesterdays arrests included:


Henry Akau. Alapai, kama, Ane.
Mrs. Ioela, Lemuel, gambling; Edward
/ Lonquist, Mulligan, Walker, Thomas
Tune, Durhalsky, John Namoolau; T.
I 7. Soong, common nuisance; ]. C.
J Quinn. assault and battery on r. B.
/ Knowlton; Louis Vierra, trotting a
/ horse in dray, and neglecting TO dis
| play badge; Rose Davis, Investigation;
Jack Edwards, assault and battery on
All Go; Matsuo, investigation; Edward
Delaney, profanity.
Akau, Alapai, kama, Ane, Mrs. Ioela
and LemueI were present at the raid
ing of Ioela's house in Kakaako last
week. and were engaged in gambling.
Their names were furnished to the TO-
I lice by two men who were arrested
when the raid was made.
Jack Edwards and An Go are en-
ployed in mental capacities at the
Noana Hotel. Edwards got mad with
the chink and was rapidly kicking him
out of recognition when arrested
Matruo was arrested at the instance
Of his wife, who told the deputy sher-
if pitfful story. She said that her
husband and three other men had tried
to force her to adopt a life of shame
at Iwilei. So frightened was she at
their threats that she promised TO go
with them, and started to pack up her
things in order to appease her husband
and his companions. She managed
somehow TO escape from the house and
ran down to the police station, where
she told her story, and Matruo's ar
rest followed.
Delaney, a tough little Irishman,
brought in by ChiIlingworth and Ag-
new, created considerable amusement
in the receiving station. He mad a
beer or two in him and addressed
Messrs- Chillingworth and Agnew as
follows:
You're brave men. all right 1 can
lick you both. You're Holsters and,
you, especially, are a sausage" fdesig-
mating Chillingworth). You may be
all right down here, but in large city
Ia slap you as easily as kissing my
hand Oh. but I'd like to get a crack
at you One at time, ia lick you,
sure Holsters. sausag es-''. Here
turnkey Melanphy jolted him down
the runway which leads to the dismal
Delaney has just quit the transport
efaronpe. and what he lacks in inches
ne more than makes up for in yocabu-
larry.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-11
Jas. r. MORGAN. Auetr.
Auction Sale
OF
Valuable Lands
AT.KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU.
ON SATURDAY, APRIL IS
AT Y O'CLOCK NOON.

At my salesroom, SIS Queen street. ]
will sell at Public Auction several yalu-
able parcels of land at Koolaupoku
Oahu. az follows:
1st-Land at Kappa, Kahuluu, Koo-
iaupoku, Oahu, described in Royal Pat
ent $3.50. Kuleana 224s to Kaope as fol-
lows:
Apana is faro patches, area 1 acre.
Aoana p taro patches and house lot.
IL acres.
2nd-Land situate at waihee, Koolau-
poko, aforesaid. described In ROYAL
Patent 2319, Kuleana s216 to Thu as fol-
lows:
Apana Ito taro patches, area 2-1o
acres.
Apana 2-5 taro patches, area II
acres.
Aapan 3, house lot, area Y acre.
3rd-Land situated at waihee afore-
said. described in Royal Patent 1929
Kuleana 1893 to Kalioholani, area 2
acres.
This land Is mostly planted In rice,
is nicely situated and has an abund-
ance of water. This Is a rare chance
to purchase land that will yield a good
and sure income. Terms cash, or at
the option of the purchaser, one-half
cash and balance on mortgage at per
cent. Deeds at purchasers expense.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-11
Auction Sale
Schooner =" Rob Roy j
ON MONDAY, APRIL %,
AT II O'CLOCK NOON,

at the old Fishmarket Wharf, near
Nuuanu Street. 1 viii sell at sPubliC
Auction the schooner Rob Roy" COM
plete. as she lies at anchor in Honolulu
harbor.
The schooner is in good order and
ready for sea. Within the last two
years she has been almost entirely re-
built and equipped. Is one of the han
diest vessels now engaged in the inter-
Island trade, having a large deck ca
pacity, requiring no ballast, and is a
fast sailer.
For further particulars INQUIRE of
New-York tribune., 1901-03-22
CORONER on C4BTS CASE.
SIDER HERSELF LUCKY AT NOT BE-
ING UNDER ARREST

Coroner Bausch continuing his investigation
into the cause Of the death of Mrs. Caroline Cabus
AT No 352 West Eighteenth-St- on last Sunday Mrs
Brennan. the janitress Of the house told Coroner
BaUsch yesterday morning that she blood on
the hands of Mrs Brodhead. Mrs. Cabus's mother.
and washed ii off that woman's hands Mrs. Brod-
head. she said. told her the blood had come from
the dog while she trying 10 get the animal
away from Mrs. Cabus.
Dr. Henry John Fischer who attended Mrs
Cabus, said that. Notwithstanding the statements
of DIR. O'Hanon. he still insists that Mrs. Cabus
died from epeptic ht He declared that Or.
O'Hanlon could not say that Mrs. Cabus's brain
was normal because he had not investigated the
brain with microscope Coroner Bausch said
that Mrs. Brodhead the mother of the dead woman.
should consider herself lucky that she IS not
under arrest. According to the evidence. she was
ConCealing something. There no blood on the
knife when found. and il had evidently been wiped
clean. Coroner BaUsch said that there was blood
her hands
Mrs Brennan. in her statement to the coroner.
said that when she got in the room she found Mrs
CabuS the floor The knife also the
She was shown the knife. and declared that it was
bent. IL is She blood on it,
Policeman Reid. of the West Twenteth-st- sta
ton. said that when he got in the room he sa "
the knife lying the tub. There was blood on
the knife. and he called the attention of the ser
Eeant 10 it at the time
The inquest will take place next Wednesday
New-York tribune., 1901-03-22
JACOB LoRIL1ARD BANKRUPTCY CASE
LAWYER CHARGES THAT ATTENPT.. Is. BEING
MADE TO REVIVE TWO LARGE OUT
I.AwED CLAIMS.

Through counsel for certain OF the creditors of
Jacob LOrillard. who filed petition In bankruptcy
before Judge Brown in the United States District
Court. on March %, 1900 il became known yester
day notices had been received by the creditors
that all proceedings IN tho application for discharge
were he discontinued At the office OF Nathaniel
\. Prcutiss who appointed referee in the case.
by mistake. and that the notices did not emanate
from Mr. Iorillard but out through error
in the referees office. II further said that
statements had been issued from tho referees Office
explaining the and recalling the previous
notices. The notices sent out We're for meeting
OF creditors.
The receipt of the notices of dscOntinuance struck
the creditors a surprise. II all the more
peculiar view OF certain proceedings that took
place in-'the case late Wednesday in the United
States Circuit Court OF Appeals At that time
Henry G. Atwater. counsel for the Eleventh Ward
Bank, and others of the creditors appeared 70
argue appeal from a decision by Judge Thomas
October %. 1900. confirming decision of the
claims against the petitioners allowed. One OF
these claims for $3.50. 81, in favor of Peter
T.orilard and the other in favor Of Henry l. Bar
hey S299 63 81. Both OF these creditors
tives of Jacob LOrlard. the petitioner. The argl-
ment was vacate the claims on the ground that
lawed by the statute of limitations the debt having
been contracted some twelve years ago. The brief
Of Mr. Atwater charges that these claims are
now attempted to be fraudulently revived for the
purpose Of enabling the two claimants. both rea-
of the petitioner to control the election of the
trustee and in subsequent proceedings to have a
share in the dividends. The court took the briefs
and reserved decision.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-22
PINK AND RED MUSIC.
THE MELANCHOLY MAN SHOULD IN
DERSTAND THE ATTRIBUTES OF
COLOR AND SOUND. SAYS
AfME. LIE PLONGEON.
MNIE. LIE PLONGEoN.

T, orA is inclined TO melancholy one must avoid
sombre tnts. Blue light is death to microbes. but
II has been known 10 make hair grow on bald
heads II you are anemic you must surround
yourself with red as much possible. Plants
VII grow mere rapidly under red light but when it
Is a matter OF hair. choose blue glass.
These were G. few Of the sentiments expressed by
Nine alice LIE Plongeon in the first Of her read
ings on The Rainbow and Its Melodies delivered
at Mrs Egbert Guernseys. No. $50 Central Park
South yesterday morning.
Nine. lie Plongeon impressed her hearers with
the Importance Of color as one Of the great forces
OF nature and carry out her theory she wore
a gown Of green. in soft, unobtrusve shade, with
draperies OF brilliant red silk crepe. This illus
trsted the part OF the reading which touched upon
red IN raiment and in nature"
Further TO exemplify the Narllle effect OF red.
Miss Mabel Munro. in a rich contralto voice. sang
a Scottish battle song. Bonnie Prince Charlie. '
but she rohed in Greek gown OF pale blue,
with First Empire comb in her hair. To the un-
Initiated this incongruous note. but. the
speaker said color is according to our vfbra-
tons. and scarlet may not be scarlet 10 you" the
Greek gown may have appeared royal purple or
rose pink TO those in the audience whose ''vibra-
Every object" said Nine. lie Plongeon. has its
own tone and every sound has color, and If your
are surrounded by violet
The connection between color and music was
illustrated by the harp. which is supposed to sug-
gest red and warlike and sanguinary things; the
Iult, 10 Nincn DelOng green and Nerdant lawns,
while the guitar is accompanied by yellow. the
faded color Of Spain.
According 10 Nine lie Plongeon. when criminal
commits crime, or the enterprising burglar goes
"a burgling'' red eXudes from his body
However, If one in red gown approaches Gagged
birds they will exhibit intense excitement. In
studying effects Of cOlors upon sparrows, the
sneaker had found that they avoid red. bur love
pink.
To illustrate pink music" Miss Mary F. Sinclair
played Elzabeth's prayer. from ''Tannhauser."
on the piano. Later she gave the ''Introduc-
ton 10 Sonata Tragica," by MacDowell. and the
sonata PaStOraie,' by Beethoven.
The speaker implored her hearers 10 consider the
uses Of color apart from their Importance In the
fine arts. adding: by studying the effect Of color
upon ourselves may better understand
temperament and learn know ourselves. A
knowledge OF the curative properties Of light and
color may diminish our bodily pangs. and enable US
10 Increase our v!gor well our beauty
New-York tribune., 1901-03-22
NAY PROSECUTE uOsCHCOWITz
MERCHANDISE WORTH THOUSANDS IN THE
TAILOR'S TRUNKS

According TO the official report received at the
Custom House yesterday the two trunks seized
from ;. Moschcowitz a tailor last Sunday. con-
tain dutiable articles valued at several thou
sand dollars
Moschcowttz was second class passenger on
the American liner New-York. He was down
on the passenger list as s Morrows and the
report OF Inspector Isaac Harris. as submitted
10 Deputy Collector Phelps, of the law division
refers TO him as IS. Moschcowitz. alias s. Nor
rows MoschcOwitz who is said to have made
numerous trips TO Europe recently. always
cabin passenger, at first declared that his
trunks contained only personal effects and
nothing of dutiable character. When the New
York reached her pier. however the customs in
spector says that MoschcOwitz declared that the
trunks contained merchandise. and asked that
There an examination revealed that the trunks
contained no less than fifteen complete costumes.
all Of costly material. several tea gowns, num-
Der Of travelling coats capes and jackets. al
most score of waists Of silk. velvet and lace,
SIX pieces of lace trimmings. twenty remnants
or dress goods, four waist models. seven patterns
and several lace garnitures
The customs officials of the opinion that
they have clear case against the tailor. and it
Is more than probable that he viii he prose-
cuted- In any event, il is likely that the two
trunks and their contents will be cOnfiscatad.
The case has been brought to the attention of
United States District Attorney Burnett. who
now has II under adViSement.