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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14
CLOSED WITH SHAKESPEARE
Lawyer Scores Lean, LaHk and Hum
grS Judge.

grS Judge.
One of the most successful of erimi-
nal lawyers-he may be referred to here
as 'B. was once engaged in the de-
Tense of 4 notorious thief whose case was
very weak, indeed. The presiding Judge
was not a man of presence, was famous
| ly irritable, and possessed very little OF
the respect and admiration of the law
yer. When the evidence was all in, the
Judge made the suggestion that, as the
case against the accused seemed very
clear. indeed, it should be submitted ia
the jury without further argument But
the lawyer insisted that an effort be
made on his clients behalf, bad as the
case appeared to everybody present.
Then he launched forth into one of his
celebrated exhibitions of vocal pyrotech-
MICS, filed with dazzling figures Of
speech, tine periods of verbal nothing
ness, and many and apt quotations from
Shakespeare which were bent and col
ored TO mt the circumstances Of the case
under considerations Time flew and the
lawyer tatked-talkcd until interrupted
from the bench with a sharp:
SIR '''- i'''3' = . wy =
Wei, your honor, what Of that?o
asked tue orator.
You know very well, sir" came from
the bench. that this court is in the hab-
VI "IJ"IIhiHS tdch gay Tor luncn at
l O'clock O'Clock, sir! The court has
waited half an hour for you, sir-half
an hour
The lawyer looked amazed. then, TAX
ing Il step forward and extending his
right hand. the f0rehnger pointing re-
proyingly at the judge. he said
know your honor is Il great lover of
Shakespeare-that the truths and the
philosophy of the great bard are familiar
to you. But | fear YOUR honor does NOT
always apply what he knows of Shakes
peare TO the circumstances Of the mo-
ment have in mind line in King
Lear that reads: The lean. lank and
hungry judge would hang the guiltIess
rather than eat his mutton cold.' With
your hInor,s permission, | will close my
speech at this point"
The writer regrets that he does not
know. If the thief was acquitted Phila-
delDhia Times
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14
LIGHT AND WIND.
Where, through the leaves of myri

Where, through the leaves Of myriad for
est trees,
Inc daylight falls, beryI and chrysoprase.
{. Inc glamour and the glimmer of its RAYS
seem visible music, tangible melodies:
Nagnerian music.-where forever sv,avs
-, Inc spirit OF romance. ana gods ana fays
rake form, clad on with dreams ana 1nys-
teries. '
And now the wind trats7,t,,ti,,, ,.,..
nance
Touches the light and makes it fall and
rise, az"
vocal harp Of mutitudinous waves.
lhat speaks as ocean speaks.-an utter
ance
OF iar-of whispers, Notwithstanding
Pelagian, vast, deep down in coral caves.
Madison Cawcn in Atlantic.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The running amuck of an uncontrol.
liable automobile during a speed run on
Staten Island shows that the motor
wagon lacks an element of safety in
comparison with the horse wagon. dur
ing such exciting times-the element of
common sense ON the nart of the horse.
When drivers lose their heads. the IN.
telligence of the horse often saves them
from injury; when the motorman be
comes panic-stricken all is lost, and spec
tators have TO look out for the cars"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Judge y NJ. Kelly used to relate that.
while on the bench in the international
court ut Cairo, after a witness whose ma
tionality was q puzzle had been adj
dressed In French. Spanish, German.
Portuguese. Italjau AMI Arabic ana fsile
TO make any response except 20 indicate
by shaking his head that he lid not un-
derStand. Jud-e Kelly turned To broth
eT judge and remarked, 81 wonder WHAT
language the idiot speaks" The same
as yerSelf. yer honor came frow the
witness in the broadcast Tjppsrary broguc.
st James Gazette
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

George l.. Watson, having had a num-
Der of trials at the designing of challeng-
ers for the Americas cup, and William
Fife having had one or two trials, the two
leading British designers will now "lay
their heads together and see If they can
produce n craft that won't have to steer
in the wake of the Yankee defence
sloop. Perhaps they can. but it has
been perhaps for long. long time.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14
Examination Answers.

here are some answers 10 questions IN
examination papers:
What religion had the Britons? 4
stran@e and terrible one called religion
of the dudes.
What caused the death OF Cleopatrai
IL was because she bit a wasp.
W. hat can you tell of TohnS0nG Ve
survived Shakespeare IN some rcsnerts.
What IS The spinal column: Bones
running aI over the body. ii is con.
Si3ered dangerous.
Name q domestic animal useful IN,
clothing, aud describe lis habits OK
Doesn't have amy habits, because 1t live.
I'm "a stable
What is the function of the gastric
juice 10 ligest he stomach.
Wen. the CONSOLATION iS-rhe rpaf w ne
tough, anyway.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Although King Edward was born in
the month of November, his birthday
celebration occurred in London the other
day. This was because May weather
is more propitious for military displays
than the weather of the eleventh month
None but kings can thus toy with dates
in order to beat the weather.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Wisconsin's apple harvest bids fair to
be of bountiful proportions this year, and
all small fruits, with the exception of
strawberries, promise a more than aver
age yield. Though meat may be scarce
and high, therefore, there will be COM
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

NJ. Santos Dumont appears to be as
badly "cut up as his balloon ship was
by London miscrcant He has aban-
doned his intention of giving aeronauti-
cal exhibits in England. and will in the
immediate future devote himself to the
development of airship enthusiasm in the
United States. There is plenty of room
for him here, on the surface as well as
in tha al;
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The determination of the board Of gov
ernors of the Automobile Club of Amer
lea to discountenance speed trials of au-
tomobiles on public highways probably
forecasts the enactment of a law that
will fortify them i'm that resolve.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Corbett is to fight Jelfries if the latter
wins his fight with Fitzsimmons. If the
latter has anything "agin" Corbett, he
now knows how he can keep him out of
the contest for the championship.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The English critics say of "The Ken
TONS" that 'Mr Howells has written it
in the American language" The Eng
lish critics are up-todate. 1t is truly
the American language" now. 1t was
1.-THE English language" when Mr.. Shake
speare wrote his plays.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Rabbi IIirsch of Chicago is entitled to
respectful attention when he declares,
The fact that | hold services on Sun
day does not make me a Christian. ="
There are also thousands of persons who
attend services on Sunday-Christian
services even-but who are not Chris
tians by any manner of means.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Compelling Minnesota lumber concern
to pey $4,000 for lumber that it cut
on the Chippewa reservation, is in
preference with privilege that has
helped many lumbemen to riches in
tho naef
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The Washington item chronicling a
smashing of bric-a-hrac by a Western
senator in his cups, will have broad
application until the smasher's name is
published. Items Of that kind should
be specific. personally.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

When Richard Pearson Hobson be-
comes an Alabama state senator he will
be able to give his colleagues pointers in
the matter of receiving Hobbies of the
F1ip
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The saloon-smashers Of Mcfarland,
Wisconsin, have like Mrs. Nation found
that the laws which impel peace apply
to the just as well as the unjust.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The earthquake at Chattanooga affords
an opportunity for some sensational cor
respondent 70 convert Lookout mountain
into a Volcano.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

With her rich pearl fisheries and her
recently discovered gold mines, Prairie
du Chen may soon rival the Klondike
and Cape Nome
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

Although cattle are frequently the
cause of train wrecks, the fatal cow
incident near Chattanooga, recently,
may suggest a way to clear the country
roads OF crazy automobile racers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14

The acceptance of the consulship at
Martinique by an Illinois man was an
attestation of the courage of the average
American office-Seeker.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-06-14
~aiary Jane" in London.

On sunday afternoon. when Mary Jane
goes ont with her soldier. won see the
streets sairly lighted up with the gaiety
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
New contraetor For Guthrie.

Mr. j. d. Brazle Of Rockford. III.
an old and experienced contractor in
all branches Of cement work, side
walks steps, curbing. fountains and
ornamental works, arrived IN Guthrie
with his wife and daughter IN view OF
making this their permanent home.
They have rented cottage on f.
Harrison. No 524 phone 34l. Mr.,
Brazio comes wen recommended and
win be pleased TO give estimates on
an work En- his line, and earnestly
sollcits the patronage OF the people
having work Of this kind.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
osteopathy In Guthrie.

NJ. T. MeBurney. d. o., graduate Of
the American School Of Osteopathy,
Kirksville, No, (under the founder of
the science), is located at 323 Esat
Clevelend avenue, Guthrie, Okla, in
the practice Of osteopathy where she
will be pleased to consult with any
who are suffering from "the many
ailments flesh is heir to- Womens'
diseases a speciality.
Consultation and examination free
Office hours from a. m. to s p. m.
Telephone No. 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

For pure and sustained melody the
American stage, during the last dec
ade, has known no light opera to equal
Sousa's charming and brilliant work,
"El Captain" which is now in its sue
cessful third season. It is in this
opera that Mr.. Sousa figures as the
March King, having written one of the
greatest and most successful marches
ever heard n this country, also his
wonderful Stars and Stripes Forever,
a successful combination Of this kind
is unique, and Mr., Sousa has won the
critical approval of press and public
in this capacity. "El Captain" is su-
perbly presented by this organization,
and the company organized, consist
ing of forty-five people, including a
large and powerful chorus, and a su-
perb orchestra. This will afford the
public of this city the opportunity of
witnessing one of the grandest pro
ductions of comic opera ever present
ed here.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
FRISCO SYSTEM.

Has put on a new train known as
the oklahoma Limited" between
Oklahoma City and Kansas City. This
is the fastest and finest equipped
train out of Oklahoma for Kansas
City, st. Louis and Memphis.
The oklahoma Limited" leaves
Oklahoma City at 6;1O p. m, arriving
at Kansas City 7;4O nexc morning, St.
Louis 5:35 D. m, and Memphis 500
p. IA. Il consists Of baggage car,
three CD chat, cars, and one Q)
Pullman. The Pullman sleeper and
one chair car goes through to Kan
sas City without change, one chair
car through to st. Louis, and one
through to Memphis. The return
train leaves Kansas City $50 p. m,
arriving Oklahoma City 10:55 a. m.
Further information regarding rates,
time, etc. will be cheerfully given by
any Frisco system agent or the un.
dersigned.
B. =. Dunn,
District Passenger Agent,
Wichita, Kansas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Some People We Know and We VIII
Profit by Hearing About

some feople we Know and We VIII
Profit by Hearing About
Them.
This is q purely local event
It took place in Guthrie.
Not in Buffalo or New York.
You are asked to investigate It.
Asked to believe a citizens word.
To confirm a citizens statement.
Any article that is endorsed at
home.
That obtains resident advocates,
Is more worthy Of confidence,
Than a far of foreign article.
Testified to by unknown people.
Mr.. II. c. Delhi, Of Gil s. 1st St,
says: when a man has exhausted
all his knowledge of standard rene
dies and medicines when he has tried
everything which his friends recon-
mend and still his back aches, and
when this has been going on for flva
or six years It is no wonder he be.
comes enthusiastic about the means
he at last employs to get relief. /
went to j. N. Wallace's drug store
for Doan's Kidney Pills. The treat.
ment cured me and cured not only q
lame and aching back but too fire.
quent action of the kidney secretions.
To say am pleased to endorse
Doan's Kidney Pills feebly expresses
my opinion of the remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price Soc
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N Y,
sole agents for the U. 8.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
PRESS MEETING.
Programme For Single state Press
Association on January Il.


Association on January "a.
(Oklahoma City Oklahoman)
The Single Statehood Press associa-
tion meets in this city January "a.
The following programme Is announc.
ed
What Converted One Preiudiced
New Conner to Single Statehood w.
Henry P Robbins, fsews, South Nc
Alester
The Advantages of Single state
hood to the Indian % NJ Mars,
Chieftain, vinita.
United We Stand. Divided We
Fall."-Chas. Barrett, Herald, Shaw
nee.
"The Advantages OF 5lngel state
hood to the Indian Territory. w. H.
Walker, Register, Purcell.
The Single State Press Associa-
tons Mission IL. G. Niblack. Leader
Guthrie.
The Advantages OF Single state.
hood From a Publishers Standpoint"
III. b. Gilstrap News, Chandler.
Advantages to Oklahoma of I'm
mediate Single Statehood "-R f.
STAFFORD, oklahoman. Oklahoma City,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

We are glad to hear from Washing
ton that President Roosevelt made an
innovation at the cabinet dinner, the
banquet being served in the state
dining room instead Of in the public
corridor. This is right. Never did
like the idea of the chief magistrate
wandering around the hallway with
a sandwich in his hand and look
of worriment on his face.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
Library Announcement.

The hours OF the public library
have changed and are as follows on
all days except Monday and legal
holidays:
1880 O'Clock 70 600 clock p. N.
1900 O'Clock TO 500 O'Clock D, 10.
Sundays. 1880 o'clock 70 $3.50 o'clock
p. m.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
COTTON oINNERs ATTENTION.

We have Just the thing you have
been wanting. The Oklahoma Cot.
ton Dinners Book. A neat, handy
book, canvas bound, indexed, 172
pages to every book. The sInner can
keep full and complete record Of his
business. II Is plain, easy TO keep
and is Indispensable to every cotton
glnner. We will ship you one pre-
paid to your address for s1.5o.
Address the Leader Company,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
CFirst published In Daily Leader
Dec. rs. 19O1l
LIQUOR NOTICE.

To whom II may concern.
Notice Is hereby given that VIM
Barringer has this day filed his petl
tion to sell at retail spirituous. yinous
and malt liquors In lot 3. block 58
Third ward. Guthrie. Logan county
Oklahoma, and that. unless objection
be filed on or before the 18th day Of
January, A. D., 1902. said petition viii
be granted.
Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 2s, 1901
J. 8. Dohson, County Clerk.
BY h. s. Pulliam, Deputy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Take your winter clothes to Mrs
Welch to be cleaned, pressed or dyed
Satisfaction guaranteed. Work done
promptly. Corner Of Harrison avenue
and Broad street, opposite the Masonic
temple.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
B. F. Dunn,
District Passenger Agent,
Wichita, Kansas.

Insure in the Co Operative Beneh-
cial organization, Stapleton building,
Jas. S. Gladish, secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

An subscribers to the Daily Leader
not receiving the paper regularly win
confer favor BY notifying the office
at once either IN perscu or BY phone
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Subscriptions for all magazines and
papers received at publishers prices,
At Lilies Book Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CATARRH
is
EIy'S Cream Balm

Easy and pleasant 4
use. Contains no in.
furious drug.
IL Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at once.
IL Opens and CleGnsel
the Nasal Passages.
AllnXl Inflammation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
CATARRh

Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores tho
Senses OF Taste ani. smell. Large slze 90 cents at
Druggists or by mail; lri. Size, 10 cents by mail.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Guthrie Lodge No. (. A. o. U. w,
meets Thursday evening of each week
at 1880 in the Victor block. corner
First and Harrison Visiting Work
men always welcome.
Harry oVerbay, NJ. w.
e. r. Wilder, Recorder.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Guthrie commandery No. I, knights
Templar, meets every Wednesday
evening at 1880 at their Asylum in
the Masonic temple. Visiting Sir
Knights always welcome.
Jno. Ransom Hammlll, e. g.
<. M. Bsmford, Recorder.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
Black Fruit Cakes

No. MADE with Fresh Fruits
and assorted Nuts, at SOC lb.
No, 2-At 20c per 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

FOIey'S Honey and Tar
cures colds. prevents pneumonia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Guthrie Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M.
Regular meeting third Wednesday ev-
ening in each month at o'clock. All
brethren cordially invited to attend.
Paul Newman, w. M.
E. M. 5amford, Secretary.
Guthrie Lodge, No. 426, B. p. o. E.,
meets the second and fourth Friday
ineach month in X. Of p. Castle Hail
L. c. Nlblaek, e. r.
J. Foueart, Secretary.
Guthrie Lodge No. 2, X. of P. meets
every Thursday at D. m. in their hall
in the Victor block corner First and
Harrison. Waiting knights are al.
ways welcome.
A. G. Baldwin, c. c.
J. Foucart, M. of F. and X. OF r. s.
Guthrie Lodge No. I. A. o. u. W.,
meets Thursday evening of each week
at 1880 in the Victor block. corner
First and Harrison Visiting Work
men always welcome.
Harry overbay, NJ. W.
e. r. Wilder, Recorder
Guthrie commandsry No. I, Knlgnts
Templar, meets every Wednesday
evening at 1880 at their Asylum in
the Masonic temple. Visiting Sir
Knights always welcome.
Jno. Ransom HammlIl, e. G.
<. M. Bsmford, Recorder.
Eiartranitt Post No. 8, c. A. r.,
meets on first and third Saturdays in
each month at 1880 p. m. in probate
court room. Visiting comrades always
welcome.
w. 3. Herod, P. c.
M. L. Mock, Adjutant.
Woodmen Of the World, Guthrie
Camp No 3, meets every Tuesday at
1880 p. m, in the Woodmen hall over
Spencer Hardware store. Visiting
Woodmen welcome.
Vim. Connolly, Cor, COn.
J. 3. Towers, Clerk.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 2, 7. D
o. f. meets first and third Tuesday at
1880 in the Odd Fellows hall In the
Weinberger building. Visitors well
come.
p. N. L. Ray, N. G.
Kate NJ. wethy, Secretary.
Guthrie Lodge No. g., l. o. o. F..
meets Monday night Of each week at
1880. Visiting Odd Fellows always
welcome.
D. w. Pulse, N. G.
q. W. Bruce, Secretary.
Oklahoma Eneampment No. l., I. o.
o. F. meets every Thursday night OF
each month.
p K. Abbott, C. P,
X. A. Hsr~ig, Scribe
I. o. 4. NJ. meets every Tuesday
night in K Of P. hall. Visiting chiefs
always welcome.
Frank 3. sarber, sachsm.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11
J. Foueart, Secretary.

Guthrie Lodge No. 2, X. of P. meets
every Thursday at D. m. in their hall
in the Victor block corner First and
Harrison. Waiting Knights are al
ways welcome.
A. G. Baldwin, c. G.
j. Foucart, M. of F. and X. OF r. s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Hartranitt Post No. 8, c. A. r.,
meets on first and third Saturdays in
each month at 1880 p. m. in probate
court room. Visiting comrades always
welcome.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

LOWNEY'S x Fresh, fancy
~--0-7'@'~0-N~0-"~~ Bon Bons and
Chocolates from 10c per 10 up
to $3.50 per box.
Fancy Christmas Tree Orna
ments and COLLECTIONS.
PLOW'SS Fancy Candies at
'--''-0-"~~ Ritzhauptz
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Woodmen Of the World, Guthrie
Camp No. 3, meets every Tuesday at
1880 p. m, in the Woodmen hall over
Spencer Hardware store. Visiting
Woodmen welcome.
Vim. Connolly, Cor, COn.
J. 3. Towers, Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

w. 3. Herod, p c.
M. L. Mock, Adjutant.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Oklahoma Eneampment No. l., I. o
o. f. meets every Thursday night o
each month.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-01-11

Z. o. r. NJ. meets every Tuesday
uight in X OF P. hall. Visiting chiefs
always welcome.
Frank 3. sarber, Sachsm.
n. c. Barney, Chief OF Records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-24

evidence it transpired that the in
ventor of the metal plates used for
protecting the soles and heels of shoes
from wear sold 100000 plates in 1879,
and IN 1887 the number reached a total
of $1,000, 000 which realized profits Of
81 $50, 900 for the year.
The woman who invented the modern
baby carriage enriched herself to the
extent of $50. GOO; and IA young woman
living at Port Elizabeth, South Africa,
devised the simple toilet requisite
known as the Mary Anderson curl
ing iron, from which she derives royal
ties amounting to $500 year. 1t was
the wife of clergyman who designed
an improvement for the corset and
made a fortune out OF il.
The .gimlet-pointed screw, the idea of
little girl, brought many millions of
dollars to the clever inventor. Miss
Knight, young lady of exceptional tai
ents, was gifted with wonderful me-
chanical powers, as will be seen by the
complicated mechanism of her machine
for making paper bags. We are told
she refused $4,000 for ii shortly after
taking out the MISUNDERSTANDING
American.