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thors. He is great reader of history
and his memory for dates and events is
phenomenal. In his residence here he
has a big library of weli-thumbed vol
umes.
Mr.. Ltttleleld has one eailing-some
might say--love of good horses. He
keeps several coed ones in his stables,
and when he is on the roa / behind one
he takes nobody's dust
Overwork in his first term In Con-
gress impaired his vigorous health and
he bought a thoroughbred saddle mare,
Janita. upon whose back he could be
seen any day, rain or shine. during the
last session. He frequently was seen
with Roosevelt dashing across country.
This exercise, Mr.. Littlefeld says, has
restored him to perfect health, and to-
day he weighs 1875 pounds.
He believes that agriculture is one of
the noblest sciences in the world and
near his residence has a three-acre lot
which he religious1y cultiyates with his
own hands every year. To see him clad
in blue jeans and wearing a 10-cent
straw hat, wedding his garden or trim
ming his flower beds. Is to know that he
is a great lover of nature He is no
novice, either, for he was brought up
on farm and can talk interestingly on
scientific farming, and is frequently
asked TO make an address to the grang-
ers.
Congressman Littlefleld is strictly
home man. All his spare time he de-
votes to his family, which consists OF
his wife, modest, retiring woman,
daughter. Caroline A.. now in her eigh-
teenth year, and a son, Charles w,
senior at Yale and enc OF the best ath
letes in the university. Father and son
are great chums. and when the father
returns home from Congress and the
boy from Yale, they have great times
together riding, driving and attending
baseball games. OF which the Represent
ative has been passionately fond ever
since his son got on the varsity team
at Yale. The son plays en- local nine
in vacation and there is no more enthu-
sIastic fan" at these games than his
father. The son resembles the father
in features and In general makeup. He
believes in hard work in the study room
and in outdoor sports. The son is
high stand man at the university and
gives promise of bright future.
y trait which endears Mr.. Llttlefeld
to Rockland people is his approachabil-
ity. his genuine friendship. and his hon
esty. No one is too lowly who adj
dresses him upon the streets, but that
he will step and shake hands with him.
cordially addressing him by his first
name. He rarely fjrgets a face or a
name. Frequently some Islander, who
knew him when he was a carDenter.
will recall the past. whereupcn he will
enter upon a lively discussion OF the
time and the events that transpired.
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but in the other great cities Of the
country.
But, as Mr.. WI himself says. he has
been permitted TO remain in Washing
ton considerably longer than the time
usually allotted to persons filing SIM
liar posts for his country. and ccnse-
quently his recall was not entirely un-
expected. When he will leave Wash
ington has not yet been determined so
far as is known, and he is merely
awaiting information and instructions
from his home government. His sue
ccssor, Sir Liang Chen Tung, was the
chief secretary of the mission accred-
tied by China to the coronation of King
Edward.
1t is, however, a matter of considera-
BILE satisfaction to his vast host Of
friends in this country that Minister
W.T. has not lest caste in the slightest
degree by his recall. On the contrary,
the work mapred out for him by his
government is of the highest impor-
tance, as it bears directly upon the es-
tabliShment of more smicable and broad
relations between China and the other
world nowers. In the words of the i'm
perial decree concerning his new work.
he is. with the assistance of one other
official of his government. to draw up
and report a digest of the laws of va
rious Western countries, such as may
with propriety be Incorporated into the
laws of China for the better progress
of Chinese relations"
MIR. WI has been at this Capital since
April. 1897. His relations with the Ad-
ministrations of President Mckinley
and Roosevelt have been of the most
cordial character. The ordinary term
of ministers in Chinese diplomatic cir
cles is three years, and they are not re-
appointed. Mr.. Wu's term of service,
however, has been continued indef-
nitely from time to time. This occa-
stoned not a little surprise at times,
on account of his extremely pro-foreign
attitude during the Boxer revolt.
The reactionaries who controlled the
court during 1900 were decidedly hos
tile to the minister. notwithstanding
the friendly attitude of the late Ii
Hung Chang. because Mr. WI. appre-
ciating the grave situation of his coun-
try. zealously labored to induce the
powers 10 promptly send relief to the
besiegcd legations in Pekin-
The minister insisted from the time
Pekin was isolated that the foreign en-
voys were safe, and his faith supported
him even when practically all of the
officials here had given up hope. To
him Secretary Hay intrusted the mes
sage 10 Minister Conger. which was de-
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dered by its tall. stately buildings, once
white. now blackened with age; dotted
with its -bedecked fleet of gon-
dolas. and pulsing with the soft music
OF the serenaders, that burns with the
most indellble force into the memory of
the visitor.
The Piazza of St. Mark, an enormous
square paved with marble. affords the
most striking evidence of the departed
glory of Venice. 1t is inclosed on three
sides by imposing buildings. blackened
with age and the elements, under which
are attractive shops. This SPACIOUS court
is center Tor all who wish to enjoy
the summer air and the exquisite music
of the military band on summer even
ings.
A large flock Of pigeons gives life to
the piazza. 1t was an old custom to
send out pigeons from the churches on
Palm Sundays. and for wears they have
nestled in the nooks of the surrounding
buildings. It one time they were fed
at public expense. but are now dependent
upon those who frequent the piazza,
where. for a fraction Of a cent, grain
or corn may be bought from the vari-
GUS loungers. This manner Of feeding
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carrying freight, produce AMI refuse are
heavy and cumbersome, but those .or
the accommodation of passengers are
light, shapely and comic table, with
leather cushions and real trimmings.
The hotels have especially mm7diuus
sondolas conveying guests to and IRON
the station. Many of the private gon-
dolas are hansomely constructed and Ir-
holstered.
These craft. which take the place Of
cabs in Venice, were frst heard OF in
document Of 1894, and are painted black
in conformity with law passed in the
fifteenth century. Their stands are at
different hotels and the railroad station,
and many are always found waiting Mt
the Milo, in front of the Ducal Palace.
The fare IL moderate. but varies ac-
cording to the time the gondola is
used and the number of rowers For
a gondola seating from one to four
persons. with one rover. for the first
hour, the modest sum of 20 cents Is
charged, each additional half hour 10
cents, besides a small fee which is
always expected.
The rover himself is hailed as pop
Pc" from the poppa on which he stands
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The past week is bound TO be a red
letter one in the diplomatic and social
career in this city OF Senor Gonzalo
Quesada. minister from the Republic of
Cuba to the United States. Senior Que
sada, after having a former application
for membership in the Metropolitan
Club rejected, has now been taken into
full membership in the organization
and accorded all the privileges of the
noted club.
Several years ago. before the Spanish
American war, when Senior Quesada
was a member Of the Cuban junta in
Washington, he vas an applicant for
membership in the club. His applica-
tion, after remaining, it is said, on
the waiting list for some time, was re-
1ected.
This action on the part OF the club
caused some considerable comment Tho
statement was made upon behalf of the
club that Senor Quesada was rejected
because OF the fact that he did not have
official standing as the representative Of
foreign country to the United States
The Cuban junta was, of course, un-
Official and as long as Cuba was under
the Spanish crown the Representatives
of the insurgents in the island had no
official standing with this Government
Ambassadors and ministers duly ac-
credited 10 this country and stationed
in this city are invited to become hon
orary members of the club This is in
strict accordance with the constitution
and bylaws Of the organization I'm
mediately upon the presentation to the
State Department. a short while ago, Of
his credentials as Cuban minister, a
cordial invitation was extended to
Scnor Cucsada to become a member Of
the club.
There was considerable specula tion
as to whether senor Quesada, having
once been rejected when he was an ap-
plicant for membership, would accept
the invitation to become a member, now
that the cause he represented here for
several years has fully succeeded and
he is the duly accredited representative
Of the government, which IS now a fact
The situation was, however, fully ex-
plained to the minister He has decided
10 accept the invitation now extended to
him, and has qualified as a member Of
the club
Senor Quesada has called the atten-
tion OF President Palma to the reported
uttcrances Of Consul Bragg and asked
fer Instructions. Until he receives these
he viii take no step in the matter. Or
dinarily the incident would be dismissed
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NEW TRUST FIGHTER

Representative Charles E. Littlefeld
of Rockland, Me. who so ably repre-
sents the Second Maine district, and
who rose so phencmcnally in the halls
of Congress, outstripping. in the brief
space of three years. Dingley, bis pred
ccessor; Blaine Hale, and Reed, has
suddenly attracted national attention
by his entry with firm tread upon the
political stage as the coming trust
fighter. Upon Mr.. Littlellcld, 1t is said,
the Administration relies to frame and
present into the next Congress law for
the regulation of trusts in the United
States.
Although on vacation and resting. the
famous Maine man is restless to be
back again in the harness. He is a
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them has so tanned them that they will
cluster around one and eat from the
hand
1t Is on the east side of this mag
ntfcent square that the Cathedral of ST.
Mark stands. \ little off to one corner,
on a smaller piazza. known as the
Piazzaetta. is the Ducal Palace, or Pal
ace of the Doges. 1t was in the south
eastern corner of the main square, di-
rectly in front of the Cathedral and at
the entrance OF the Piazzaetta, that the
historic Campanile stood.
The Palace of the Doges.
The Palace OF the Doges said to have
been founded about S11. has been de-
stroycd five times and as often re-
erected in grander style. 1t was here
that the courts and legislative body of
the republic held their sessions. and the
student Of ancient history finds much
OF interest here.
The palace Is also interesting by reason
OF the afct that It is here that the scene
Of the famous trial in Shakespeare's
Merchant Of Venice" is laid. Among
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Tha week just closed was a notable
one in English politics. Lord Sails
bury, premier of Great Britain since
1855, resigned his exalted position last
Monday. to- retire permanently from
politics. Mr.. Arthur Balfour was al
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Sincere regret has been manifested in
official and social circles throughout
the National Capital over the recall. in
the early part of the week, of Mr.. WI
Ting fang. the Chinese minister to this
country. During his stay in this city
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to a certain extent much needed rest
and simultaneously fulfilling the duties
of his high office at his home in Oyster
Bay. the Summer Capital" Secretary
George B. Cortelyou is holding forth at
the temporary White House in this city.
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RESIGNATION OF LORD SALISBURY.

most Immediately appointed to fill the
vacancy.
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne- Cecil,
third Marquis of Salisbury, has been Il
prominent figure in British political
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Mr.. WI has made himself exceedingly
Dcpular by his broad and unbiased
knowledge of things both Oriental and
Occidental, and his inimitable wit lie,
has been a welcome guest in many of
the best homes, not only in Washington,
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SENIOR GONzALo QUEsADA AND THE METROPOLITAN CLUB

with nothing more serious than an ad-
monition to the offender to be more
careful in the future. but in the case Of
Cuba the relations are so peculiar and
almost paternal that should President
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MIR. CoRTELYoU AS ACTING PRESIDENT.

Fer the first time in its history as
republic, this country practically has
two Presidents at the head of its af
fairs.
While President Roosevelt is seeking
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Palma decide to make a protest there
could hardly be any other way out of
the dilemma than through the recall OF
General Bragg and the appointment of
some other man to the place. y
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VENICE QUEEN OF THE ADRIATC

content with the customs of their an
cestors.
Venice is the one of all cities where
the march of civilization, in its
twentieth century meaning, should be
halted. improvements to the city that
might even be OF benefit in one way
or another TO the populace, would take
away the tone OF the fascinating sur
roundings. which hold the stranger
spellbound, and disturb the solitude that
prevails.
The industry Of Venice is practically
confined to shipbuilding. the making Of
cotton. torpedoes. and art objects for
its continual invasion OF strangers. The
Venetian glass industry, OF very ancient
origin, is still carried on to n great
extent. and the factories are visited
with much interest.
Skill of the Gondoliers.
For transportation one is wholly de-
pendent upon boats, and the skill dis
played by the boa.man In handling the
long gondolas around sharp corners and
crowded canals cannot fail TO be recog-
nized by the passenger. Boats usel for
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CONTINUED From First Iase.)

attic Sea. The population in 1890
amounted to 15S.OO6. and the 5000 pal
aces and houses. built on piles, are
about six and one half miles in circum-
ference.
The numerous streets or canals are
crossed by stone bridges built so low
that only small boats can pass beneath
them. The Grand Canal. the main
artery OF traffic. resembles an in
shape. and is fully two miles in length.
with an average depth OF sixteen feet.
1t is crossed by three bridges, and the
handsome houses and magnificent pal
aces rising on its banks have styled It
the street OF the Nobili, the ancient
aristoeracy Of Venice.
No Love Fer Steamers.
OF late years small steamers have
been plying on the Grand Canal, muen
TO the displeasure OF the Veueti;.ns.
who, like their European neighbors, are
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31
An Unwilling Juror.

A New Hampshire judge has in his
possession the following letter sent
to him by an old farmer who had
been notified that he had been drawn
as a juror for a certain term of
court.
'Deer Jedge-I got your letter
tellin' me to come to manchester an
do dooty on the joory an i rite you
these fue lines to let you know that
you'll have to git some one else for
it amt so as I kin leave home now.
1 got to do some butcherin' an sort
over a lot of apples just about the
time the joory will be settin' in your
Court. 81 Jackman of this town says
that he would as soon as not go, fer
he amt nothin' to do jess now, so
you better send fer him. I hate the
worst way not to oblidge you, but it
amt so I kin at present. Ennyhow,
I amt much on the law, never havin'
been a jooryman 'ceptin' when old
Bud Stiles got killed by the cars here
some years ago, when l was one that
sat on the boldly with the k%orroner.
So you better send fer ST Jackman,
for he has got some kin in man
chester he wants to VISIT ennyhow,
an he'd be willin' to go fer his car
fare there an back. ANGER back if
you wants Si."-Lippincott's.
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PITH AND POINT.

In Every quarrel the person who
has been the least to blame is gener-
ally the most ready to be reconciled.
-Bowdler.
If you are riding a free horse too
hard, and it throws you, take the
blame. Don't whine and sayyou lever
did a thing.-Atchison Globe.
Tourist-"I seem to meet million
aires wherever l go. They're very
common in this country, aren't they?"
Merritt-"Yes; most of them."-Town
Topics.
May Fly High, Anyhow.-"Harold
has often told me that he would never
marry a mere butterfly of fashion,
and he will keep his promise" what
does he say of his intended" That
she's a bird."-Indianapolis News.
La Montt-"So Mrs. Pearlpen wrote
poetry for two years without getting
a line accepted? I should think she
would be terribly discouraged" La
Moyne-"Not a bit. She took all the
rejection slips and papered a room.
Now she is known as the most bizarre
woman in town."-The Scroll.
"That is a very handsome medal
your boy has, Blowerin. What is 1T
for? Winning the prize in the ora
torical contest?" "No, he got an
other one for that. This one I gave
him for not, practicing on me before
the contest came off."-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Uncle George-"They tell of the
glorious past; but. when you stop to
think, you must be convinced that
there really has been no time which
could compare with the present." Con-
stance-"Very true, Uncle George;
ping-pong was wholly unknown to our
ancestors, and we do not hear that the
Pilgrims or Puritans ever had an &C.
q%uaintance with golf."-Boston Tran.
script.
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A Royal Joshua.

When Lord Stair was Ambassador
in Holland he entertained largely
foreign ministers. The Able de Vile
was French ambassador; in proffer-
ing a toast he alluded to his master,
Louis XIV, and his device, "The Ris-
ing Sun, My Master!" was his toast.
The baron de Reisbach proposed the
moor out of compliment to the en-
press-queen. The earl Of Stair then
drank his master, King William, in
the name Of Joshua, the son of Nun,
who made sun and moon stand still
Smart Set.
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TEMPlE.BUllDERS

The hands that weave the simple home
pun thread.
That delve within the slender garden bed,
That lay the rude foundations deep and
strong
For homes where life may pass in peace
and song,
Obey the secret ~yearnings of the soul
And build a temple to Supreme Control!
Near oy the mart, upon the open hill.
These dreams of faith invite to worship
still,
And while the solemn wood and bending
sky
Show the Creator is forever nigh,
The pointed roof and heaven-aspiring
spire
Rise with the souls inviolable fire.
Wherever hope has striven in the dark,
Where e'er Joy sings, dear joy, life's late
one lark,
There rises in the quarried carven stone
A tribute to the trust that soothes mans
moan;
And so the temple stands an emblem
grand
OF lofty thinking and of loving hand.
With patience here is wrought that pres
Which makes the mind a servant of the
heart,
And as the heart is raptured with the
bliss
OF prayers l~ow-bending and immortal
kiss,
So temples mark the consecrated man,
The recognition of a perfect plan:
But every altar stained with bloody
creed,
And every cannon born of selfish need,
No higher are than that insistent toll
Which daily grovels for an earthly spoil.
o builder, not through pictured windows
falls
The holy light that honest living thralls.
Not in the c~andelabrum's cleaning stars
Is there a potency which evil bars;
Not where the swinging censer's per-
fumes rise
Shines there a vision Of true paradise;
The bleeding crucifix, the sacred fount,
The weary steps that worn confessors
mount,
The golden arches and the heaving dome,
Wide-columned spaces, where sweet
echoes roam
Not these proclaim the temples mystic
SPELL
Within the heart, the heart, the good
must dwell!
Charles w. Stevenson. in New York OBJ
server.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-07-31

John A. Knott, who was nominated for
the long-term railroad Commissionership,
was born in Galloway county As years
ago. Before moving to Hannibal, about
fifteen years, he conducted a newspaper
In Lincoln county. Previous to that he
was engaged in mercantile work. AS ed
itor and publisher of the Hannibal Jour-
nal, the only morning democratic news
paper in Marion county, he had served
the party in that locality to a great ex-
tent. Mr.. Knott has never held a public
ried and has one child, a daughter, Eliza
beth.
Joseph P. Rice, of Moberly, was born
on the Fourth of July, 1857, at Mowea-
qua, Ill. He received his education in the
schools at his birthplace. He was APP
pointed railroad and warehouse commits
sioner in January, 1901, by Gov. Stephens,
to take the place of ]. p. Harrington.
deceased. He is a locomotive engineer
and is married
William r. Darlington was born in CAL
laway county in 1854. He received part Of
his education at Westminster college and
MCGEE college. Afterwards, after teach
ing school, he attended the Kirksville
state normal school, being graduated In
1876. After serving in southwest Missou-
clerk for the state superintendent OF
schools in 1881. Later he founded the
Missouri School Journal, then became SUI
p%erintendent of the public schools of
Springfield, and afterwards of Mexico,
and was elected state superintendent in
1893. He was president of the State
Teachers association in 1888, IND has
been a regular attendant at the sessions
OF the organization since 1875.
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Members of the New State Committee.

William A. Rothwell, Moberly, Mo-.
chairman.
First District-Z. II. Crawford, Union
vile; John c. Mills, Kahokia.
Second District-Virgil Conkling, Car
~rollton; Noah J. Winters, Milan.
Third District. M. Sallee, Bethany;
E. A. Buntin, Dekalb county.
Fourth District-W. Il. Spratt, St. Jo-
seph; Lee Salmon, Tarkio.
Fifth District-William T.. Kemper,
Kansas City; George Lee Chrisman, In
dependence.
Sixth District-w, P. Cruise, Eldorado
Springs; w. r. Bowles, Dade county.
Seventh District-Thomas Mitchim:
Marshall; Scion Smith, Fayette.
Eighth District-J. II. Edwards, Cole;
j. A. Stewart, Boone.
Ninth District-Brice Edwards, st.
Charles; vThomas b.. North, Union.
Tenth District-James J.. McCaffery,
Henry j.. Quellmalz, st. Louis.
Eleventh District-Harry B. Halves,
Thomas B. Ward, st. Louis.
Twelfth District-James j. Butler, Will
lam j. Flynn, st. Louis.
Thirteenth District-P. A. Shaw, st.
Francois, ]. s. McMinn, Bollinger.
Fourteenth District-George c. Orchard,
Butler county; o. s. Harrison, Dunklin.
Fifteenth District-Gilbert Barbee, Jop-
lin; M. T.. Davis, Lawrence county.
Sixteenth District-Frank Russell, La
clede; A.. E. McGlashan. Dent.