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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
WHITE HOUSE LEVEE.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt
Receive Diplomatic Corps.

Washington, Jan. S.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt gave a reception at the
White House last night in honor of the
diplomatic corps. 1t was the first for
NAL evening levee of the season, and
the first at which President and Mrs.
Roosevelt have been the host and hos
tess. A full representation of the dip
lomatic corps made the affair notably
brilliant.
The floral decoration were handsome
and elaborate. There was a delicate
draping of the immense chandeliers in
the east room with wealth of smiIax.
The immense mirrors were banked with
roses, carnations, hyancinths and lilies
of the valley, while in the large re-
cesses around the room there We're large
jars of variegated crotons.
The ceiling, pillars and other portions
of the room were beautifully decorated.
In the large red, blue and green par
lors the floral display was simple in
character, being confined to few
growing plants and cut flowers.
President and Mrs Roosevelt received
their guests in the blue room Their
entrance was announced by a fanfare
of trumpets by members of the United
States engineer band, stationed in the
long corridor Assisting the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt were Mrs Root,
Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hitchcock
and Miss Wilson.
The diplomatic corps, accompanied
by the ladies of the legations, assembled
Julian Pauncefote, the dean of the
corps, passed the receiving party the
introductions being made by Colonel
Theodore Bingham After them were
received the higher officials of the army
and navy. the members of the supreme
court, many senators and represent ia
tives in congress and a large number
of resident society folk of Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
BOER LOSSES DOUBLE
Those of the British During the Past
Year

London, Jan S.-A published review
of operations in South Africa during
the past year, based upon official re-
ports. gives an interesting comparison
of Boer and British losses. The review
says that the total reduction of the
Boer forces, in killed, wounded, taken
prisoners and surrendered, amounts to
1890 men. Out of this total only 1898
rifles were secured. The captures of
Boer ammunition amount to 100000
cartridges. British columns are sup
posed to have taken all the Boer artil-
lery, amounting to q guns, exclusive of
the two captured by General DeWet at
Zeefontein. The capture of Boer stock
has been enormous. considering the
great haulS made during the earlier
years of the war. During the last year
a total of 29,SS2 horses were captured
while of the other stock. such as cattle,
oxen and sheep, 366,S21 head were cap
tured.
The British casualties from actual
fighting amount to only half of those
sustained by the Beers namely Glib
men, of which 1,513 We're taken pris-
oners and have since been released.
During the last year 4.040 men died of
disease. Is officers and 342 men We're
accidentally killed, and 25,S00 men were
invaded home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
New Charters Granted.

Two new state banks have just taken
out charters to do business in Kansas.
One is the State Bank of Hamilton,
Greenwood county, which will have a
capital of $4,000. and the other is the
Freeport State bank, with a capital of
$1,000.
Other charters which have just been
granted are as follows:
The Owl Drug and Mercantile COM
pany of Galena; capital, $4,000.
The Pool-Brown Corn Harvester COM
pany, of Wichita; capital, $4,000
The Leona Improvement company, of
Leona, Doniphan county; capital, 81, 800
The purpose of the last corporation is to
build town hall and make other pub
lie improvements in LeOna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
hard time keeping at it's top price. I

ceipts We're 80 cars
PROVISIONS were dull and
almost featurelesS. The hog market was
slow and influenced an easy opening Some
small outside, buying and the grain
strength helped in a slight advance May
pork started 215c down to PIC up, at
81. 221s@17.25, and sold to 81: 3212; May
lard shade lower to unchanged, at IS. 800
1921, and sold up PIC. and May ribs 21ac
lower to unchanged, at sS.75QS-7712, and
touched $3.50.
WHEAT-Cash: No. 2 red s7GSsc; No.
8 red, S4dSS1sc; No. 2 hard winter, S1@S3c
NO haPd %intsr So9SZei NO north s
SIC; No. 3 spring, 766S0c.
CORN-No. 3, 62s4 G63c.
FLAX = Cash: Northwestern, $1.72;
southwestern, S1.69; May, S1.73Q1.75.
RYE-Jan-, 6512c; May, 70Ac; July, 5Sc
BARLEY-Cash: 5Sd65c.
TIMOTHY-March Sc. 60.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
CALLS DOWN GAS co.
City Engineer Refuses to Issue
More Permits.

There was a clash today between the
gas company and the engineering de-
partment of the city. The gas company
refused to obey the instructions OF
Pavement Inspector Mattingly and lev
ell its excavations which are being made
on Madison street, between Eighth and
Tenth. In retaliation, City Engineer
aMcCabe issued an order that no further
excavation permits should be issued to
the Excelsior Coke & Gas company I'M
til it complies with the orders of Mr..
Mattingly.
Mr.. Mattingly claims that the gas
company in laying its mains on Madi-
son street, has left ridge over a foot
high in the street and that it refuses TO
reduce this ridge to grade. Mr.. Mat
tingly further complains that the gas
company has in the past failed to do
it's excavating in good shape, and per-
form work requested by the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Kansas CITY Livestock.

Kansas City, Jan. S.-CATTLE-Re-
eeipts, 1000 head, including LOCO head Of
Texans. Market easy. Native steers, 81. 80
d6.35; Texas and Indian steers, SO. 50G5.10:
Texas cows $2.50@4.00; native cows and
s3.5OQ4.5O; bulls, s2.50Q425; calves, $500
500.
lower. Bulk of sales. $5.6066.40; heavy,
s6.40Q6.50; packers. Sc. 10a6.50; medium,
Sc. 0oq6: 40; light. s. $4,000; workers, $500
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head. Market
steady Muttons So 2504.75 lambs, S. 00GD
$50: western wethers, s3.75Q4.55; ewes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
AN OLD SWINDLE
Makes Its Appearance in New Dress
in Iowa.

Independence, Ia, Jan. S-A scheme to
defraud scores of farmers in this part of
Iowa has come to light. 1t is estimated
that had the plan succeeded the promoters
would have cleared about $35, 000 as notes
representing that amount have been sent
to the bank at Jesup. in this county, for
collection.
Three months ago a stranger giving the
name of John Smith, covered the western
and northern portions of the county and
obtained farmers signatures for various
causes.
He secured the signatures of at least 200
farmers and POSSIBLY more on Monday
a large number of wealthy signers re
ceived notices from a Chicago law firm,
notifying them to meet certain notes. AT
the bank We're promissory notes to the
amount of $4,000 for collection, bearing
the names of about 20 men.
The notes revealed the scheme Blank
sheets of paper were signed and the prom
isSory notes were printed at the top after
ward. The farmers are united in their eff
forts to fight the case and the best of
legal counsel has been retained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
MISS FORAKER WEEDS.
Brilliant Affair Attended by 400
Guests

Washington, Jan. S.-Miss Julia For
aker, youngest daughter of Senator and
Mrs. Foraker was married at her par
entS residence here today to Mr.. Fran
els King Wainwright of Philadelphia
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Mackay Smith and was followed by
a reception at which about 400 guests
were present The jewels worn by the
bride were gifts-a crescent of dia-
monds from her father and a dog collar
diplomatic and social circles were large
ly represented in the guests attending
the reception.
The bride received a number of ele-
CANT gifts which made a glittering col
lection
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Topeka Markets

Topeka, Jan 8.
HOGS.
HEAVY-S55066.2
LIGHTS 50GI600.
ROUGH-$5 00d6.00.
PIGS-$3. 50@I600.
CATTLE.
STEERS-S3 O0d3. So
HEIFERS-S30 0614 90.
COWS-$2. 506I3- 30.
VEAL CALVES
HEAVY-$3. 50d4.50.
LIGHTS 00Qr5O0.
GRAIN.
NO 2 wHEAT-76c
NO. 2 WHITE CORN-66c.
MIXED CORN-65c.
OATS-50c.
PRODUCE.
BUTTER-15c-
EGGS20c.
PRAIRIE HAY-By the car, $S.00Q13.50;
by the ton, S10.O0d14.O0
ALFALFA-By the car, s11.oOa13.o 90; by
the ton. 81 00Q1400.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
JAN KUBELIK MOBBED.
Women Tear His Clothes in an Effort
to Kiss Him.

New York, Jan. S.-Jan Kubelik, the
young violinist was mobbed by women
as he was leaving the Brooklyn Acad-
envy of Music after his concert last
night and before he could reach his
carriage his clothes were almost torn
away The women wanted to kiss him
and they wanted locks of his raven
hair.
please go away; you worry me- he
cried, but the women would not go.
After he re--hed his carriage he made
the fatal mistake of waving good-by.
There was a rush for the artistic hand
and kisses were showered upon it,
Tailor-made gowns were covered with
mud from the brougham wheels in the
rush.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
ON ANXIOUS SEAT.
First Rock Island Man to Go
Under Leeds Administration.

It is announced that Charles B. Sloat,
general passenger and ticket agent of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Texas rail
way, whose headquarters are main
tanned at Fort Worth has resigned
He passed through Topeka yesterday
en- route to his home from Chicago.
where he spent several days. In con-
versation with friend. at the depot here
he mentioned the fact that he had ten
dered his resignation 1t is not stated
at what time it will take effect
Since the management of the Rock
Island has been placed in the charge Of
the new president, w. B. Leeds, officials
of the road have been kept on the anx
ious seat
Considerable fear is expressed that an
upheaval may result soon that will put
new men in the general offices of the
road at Chicago and Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
ELECT FIRST OFFICERS.
A. II. Burtis Is President of New
Kansas Insurance Company.

The first annual meeting of the Kan
sas Fire Insurance company was held
Tuesday in Topeka and the following
directors were elected:
A. H. Burtis, Garden City; NJ. AL
baugh, Kingman; H. E. Wentworth,
Topeka; o. J. Wood, Topeka; VIM E.
Hutchins, Garden City; F. c. Thomp-
son, Topeka; D. A. Mulvane, Topeka;
George w. Hanna, Clay Center; Thos.
H. Davis, Salina; C. r. Richey, Topeka:
f. F. Bagley, Topeka; t. D. Hum
phreys, Topeka; s. Stevens, Topeka; w.
G. Ferguson, Topeka: w. F. Bagley,
Topeka.
The following officers were also elect
ed for the coming year:
worth, vice president; E. F. Ba gley sec
retarY: D. A MulYane. treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
WANT CASE REOPENED.
Hearing on Ware Judgment in John
son Suit.

Judge Hazen in the district court this
afternoon commenced the hearing Of
the arguments in the motion to open
the judgment secured by F. E. Ware
against the estate of John p. Johnson
in the district court last March for $14,-
200.
two mortgages on property near the
corner of Eighth and Buchanan streets.
He claimed the judgment for attorney
fees in a case he conducted for Johnson
to the estate claim that they knew
nothing about the case in the district
court over the two mortgages and they
wish the case reopened in order that
they may make a defense to the origi-
nal case. Judge Hazen is hearing the
motion to reopen the case. Carver &
Larimer represent the Johnson estate
and Gleed. Ware & Gleed are looking
after Mr.. Wares interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

President Roosevelt gave each visitor
a hearty hand clasp and cordial well
come, while Mrs. Roosevelt, though re-
framing from grasping the hands of
visitors generally, was charming and
gracious in her manner. She carried a
large bunch of white and purple or
chids. All the members of the diplo-
matte corps wore the full insignia of
their rank, which, with the brilliant UNI
forms of the army and navy and the
handsome toilets of the ladies, made
the scene a memorable one.
Music was furnished by the Marine
band and the United States Engineer
hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

Water taken from a large stone quarry
near the Santa Fe tracks at Joliet, ILL.,.
from where the company was planning to
get a large supply of ice water this win
ter, has been analysed by the chemists
and has been found wanting in the quail
ties necessary for a pure product. The
liquid conta ined an unsavory odor which
suggested packing house or something
more unclean and this was not eliminated
by freezing. 1t is the rule in the case of
any liquid that the ice is the purest part
of it and it was believed that in this case
the ice might be sufficiently free from
impurities to insure it's use. The quarry
however, is located near the Chicago
drainage canal and it is supposed that
the sewage of the city seeped through
into the water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Homeseekers' Excursions via the
Santa Fe.

On January and p will sell tickets
to points in Arkansas, Arizona, New
Mexico, Colorado (points east of Rocky
Ford). Indian Territory, Oklahoma and
Texas, at rate of one fare plus $500
for the round trip, limited u days from
date of sale. Liberal Stop-over priv
ileges allowed on going trip. See agent
at depot for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Cal Hayes Resigns.

Cal Hayes, foreman of the tank room
gang at the Santa Fe shops, resigned
his position today, and quit the service
of the company. Mr.. Hayes has for
over 20 years been employed by the
Santa Fe road. George Galletly, an
gemploye at the roundhouse, has been
appointed to the foremanship of the
tank room gang.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
kansas CITY Produce.

Kansas City, Jan. S.-Close-WHEAT-
2 hard, S114 @S111c; No. 3 hard, S012c; No.
2 red, 92G93c; No. 8 red, SS15Q91c.
Cash: No. mixed. 67d671sc; No. 2 white,
6915c: No. 3 white, 6S1Ac.
OATS-No. 2 white. 4S3zc
RYE-No. 2. CSC.
HAY-Choice timothy, s14.OO@145o; choice
BUTTERw 1s@22c; dairy. fan
EGGS-Fresh, 24d241ac.
WHEAT-Receipts, IA cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

Wall Street, New York, Jan. s.
STOCKS-Bearish sentiment was in the
ascendant at the opening of the stock
market. The whole list was affected by
the acute weakness in the u. s. Steel
stocks, of which blocks of thousands of
shares We're thrown on the market in
quick succession. The common was car
ried down a point and the preferred IL
points. Declines elsewhere were within
fractional limits. but large blocks of all
the prominent stocks were un1oaded.
Supporting orders stopped the decline
in the Steel stocks after the first few min
utes of trading. This buying however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
ABOVE 40 ALL DAY.
Weather Continues to Be on the
Balmy Order.

The weather bureau holds out the
hope that the present series of pleasant
days will be continued for time.
The forecast sent out today was:
Generally fair tonight and Thursday.
Moderate temperature" The wind this
morning was west blowing II miles an
hour. The minimum temperature was
Al and the sunshine recording machine
worked steadily without a break. The
hourly temperatures today were as fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Fourth class Postmasters.

Washington, Jan. S.-The following
changes of fourth class postmasters
were made today for Kansas: Bone
Springs, Reno county, Adam Kelman,
vice NJ. S. Kelman, resigned; Norfolk,
Ellis county. James Truan, vice F. D.
NicOlS. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
BEST ENGLISH sPANIELS.
Fine Aggregation at Duchess of New
castles Show.

New York, Jan. S.-The best show of
spanielS ever held in England will be held
today "wednesday at the splendid coun-
try seat of the Duke and Duchess of New
castle Clumber park. Her Grace gives
special prizes for the best SpanielS in all
special prizes for the best SpanielS in all
the Journal and American. 1t was re-
Newcastle would go to America to Judge
for fox terriers, greyhounds and deer
hounds at the bench show of the West
minister Kennel club in New York city.
This report is denied
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Market GossIu.
FURNISHED by A. G.. Goodwin, Commits
sion Merchant. 60i Kansas ave.1

IFurnlShed by A. @. GOODWILL, Comnls-
sion Merchant, co. Kansas aVe.l
Liverpool opening cables: Wheat, sd
lower; corn, A01sd lower.
Second Liverpool cables: Wheat, 7sd
lower; corn, AU3sd lower.
Omaha live stock receipts: Hogs, 10000
head; market steady. Cattle, $500 head;
market steady.
Kansas CITY grain receipts: Wheat, IA
cars; corn, lis cars; oats, cars. A year
ago: Wheat, 81 cars; corn, 80 cars; oats,
cars
Chicago grain receipts: Wheat, 30 cars;
corn, 80 cars; oats, SO cars
800 cars; Duluth, % cars. A year ago:
Minneapolis 104 cars; Duluth II cars
wheat decreased $500, 900 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Sallie Montgomery, aged 40
years, died at her home, 500 Jackson
street, at $3.50 Tuesday evening of con-
sumption. The funeral will be held
at 3 p. M Thursday, at ST. Johns
Methodist church, Seventh and Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
New YORK. money Market.

New York, Jan .-Noon-MONEY-
Money call nominally at per cent;
prime mercantile paper, 5151a per cent;
sterling exchange about steady, with ac-
tual business in bankers bills at $4S71s6D
4S7L for demand and at 81. S41s0D4S43s for
90 days: posted rates, $4.S5Q4.SS; CONNER
cial bills. 81. S33s "A 1875.
lars. 44Nc-
BONDS Government bonds steady. To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
NO MORE LIGHTED CANDLES
Christmas Trees in Atchison Schools
to Be Dark Hereafter.

Atchison, Kan, Jan. S-The school
board has issued an order prohibiting
the lighting of candles on school Christ
mas trees in the future, and resolutions
of sympathy were ordered drafted and
sent to George Kerford, whose daugh-
ter. Priscilla Kerford, died on the day
following the closing of the schools for
the holiday vacation, as a result of
burns received during Christmas tree
entertainment at Lincoln school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Sugar Market

New York. Jan s-SUGAR-Raw easy.
Fair refining, 31sc; centrifugal, Sc test,
35sc: molasses sugar, 27sc. Refined steady.
Crushed. $5.25; powdered, $4.s5; graduated,
s475
COF'FEE-Easy No. Rio. eszc.
OLASSES-Steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Topeka hide Market.

Topeka, Jan s.
Prices paid in Topeka this week. Based
on Boston quotations.
GREEN SALT CURED NO. PIC.
GREEN SALE CURED NO. PIC.
NO. TALLOW-5c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

Terrible plaques, those itching, poster
ing diseases of the skin. Put an end to
misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At any
drug store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
RANGE of Prices

Furnished by J. E. Gall, Commissions.
Grain, Provisions. Cotton and Stocks. Of
flee 10 West Sixth street. Phone 1885,
Correspondent Christie Grain and Stock
Co., Kansas City, Mol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

RANGE of Prices on Stock.

FURNISHED by ]. E. Gall. Commissions,
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks. Of
fee 10 West Sixth street. Phone 4S6.
Correspondent Christie Grain and Stock
Co., Kansas City. Mol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

Best for you because best made,
Satin-Skin Cream and Powder. Zoe.
Use is proof. New Model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Cotton Market.
New YORK Stocks

Galveston. Jan. s.-COTToN-Quiet at
17sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08
Chicago, Jan. s.
Omen High Low Close Yes
asked.
Kansas City Grain.
Open High Low Close Yes
Kansas CsitV- Ian 8.

FURNISHED by A G. Goodwin, Commits
sion Merchant, COL Kansas ave.J
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-08

City Ticket Office
Union Pacific R. r., 525 Kansas ave.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-07-30

Thousands of Tomato and Cab
bage plants for sale at Clevenger's
garden.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-07-30

The "Greville Memoirs" tells this
story of King William ". of England
and the Duke of Cumberland. his
brother: During dinner loud voices
We're heard, which soon became more
vehement. Both brothers had drunk
more than usual, and the duke had
lost his temper and his head. Then
for the first time King William sus-
pected the idea which from that time
was never out of Duke Ernest's mind,
that he ought to be the next king of
England should no male children sur
vive his brother, William ". The
duke, rising, said: Call In the suit.
am proposing toast. The kings
health; God save the king The
suit came IN and drank 1t. Then the
duke said, May | also, sir, propose
the next toastr Name 1t, your grace,
replied the king. The kings heir.
proudly said the duke, and God bless
him!
"A dead silence followed Then the
king, collecting all his energies and
wits, stood up and called out, The
kings heir; God bless herr Then,
throwing the glass over his shoulder,
he turned TO his brother and exclaim-
ed. My crown came with lass, and
my crown will go to n lassr Every
one noticed that the duke did not drink
the toast. He left the room abruptly"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-07-30

Some one who believes in teaching
by example has eoncocted lesson In
the use of two little words which have
been source Of modification and
trouble to many well meaning persons.
A man or woman either can set a
hen, although they cannot sit her; mel
Their can they set on her, although the
hen might sit ON them by the hour II
they would allow 1t.
A man cannot set on the wash
bench, but he could set the basin on 1t,
and neither the basin nor the gram
marians would object.
He could sit on the dogs tall II the
dog were willing or he might set his
foot on 1t. But If he should set on the
aforesaid tail or sit his foot there the
grammarlans as we'll as the dog
would howl, metaphorlcally at least.
And yet the man might set the tall
aside and then sit down and be as
sailed neither by the dog nor by the
grammarians.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-07-30

Peter the Great thought to civilize
his savages by making them shave
and imposed tax of 100 rubles on the
wealthy and middle classes and CO.
peck on peasants and laborers. Now,
II was n superstition among the poorer
people that no beardless son of Adam
could ever enter heaven, and, being
obliged TO part with their boards, the
great majority treasured up their hair
to be buried with their bodies. In
dealing with his soldiers the great Pc
ter enlisted the aid OF the priests, who
cunningly pointed out the fact that
they Were going TO fight the bearded
Turk and that their patron. st. Nicho-
las, would be unable to distinguish
them from their enemies unless they
sacrificed their boards
This was all right, and the boards of
the beloved Russians went down be-
fore the razor In Difference to st. Mich
olas. But. unlucklly for the priests,
the next little war happened to be
with the Swedes, who wore no boards,
and thus 1t was that the Russian SOL
diers demanded to be allowed to alb
jure the razor, so that the holy Nicho-
las might have no difficulty in arrang-
ing for their protection. :