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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-19
His Friend.
The Enemy
BY WILLIAM WALLACE COOK
Author of Rogers of Butte, 1.-THE Spur Of
Necessity, Mr.. Fit Astroloeer," etc.
Copyright, 1901. by the S. S. Mcclure Coz
CHAPTER II.-CoNr1NuEp.

There came sharp ring at the door
DELL, followed by a colloquy between the
maid and some person or persons with
out. The next moment there was a
tread of feet and four gentlemen
marched into the parlor single file,
their hats in there hands.
The gentleman in the lead was a
very small person, and from the way
his left eye focused itself answering
ly on given point while it's fellow
roved at will there was small doubt
that the left eye was glass. Behind
the leader came gentleman of tow
ering height-he was taller even than
Guy or Mr.. Vlandingham-and his
framework was SO loosely put togeth-
er he could not seem to talk without
Earring himself; the third of the quar-
tet had wooden leg and the sleeve of
the fourth was folded over and tucked
in the front of his coat.
Miss Vlandingham," exclaimed the
man with the glass eye, "your most
obedient!" He bowed and his three
companions bowed with him. The
spokesman executed an "about face,''
and directed his attention at Miss
Vlandingham's father, the rest of the
squad participating in the movement.
Evening, squire" he said, starting a
nod that tilted every head in the row.
"Good evening, gentlemen" returned
Vlandingham, courteously.
Its eight o'clock. Have you for
gotten?"
mot at ALL" Mr.. Vlandingham con-
suited his watch. cit is close to eight,
chats fact. Betty and I came down
freight from Jimtown, Colonel,
so that I'd be here in time to connect
with the town meeting" Vlandingham
turned to Guy. "Mr. Herbert, allow me
to present to you Col. Dingle"-the
man with the glass eye bowed-"Maj
Observation-Disclosures from the
Capt. Blue'-ditto from the
gentleman with the wooden leg-"and
MIR. Boomer" The man with the empty
sleeve ducked miably. "The Colonel"
continued Mr.. Vlandingham, conducts
our paper, the Harmony Norther''-
Guy wondered if all the colonies in
Dakota conducted papers-"the Major,
by the grace of the republican admin
istration, hands us our mail; the Cap
tain is proprietor of the Bee Hive
store, and Mr.. Boomer-er-er-w
the nation do you do, Boomer, any
how?"
"Just hang around, squire" smiled
Mr.. Boomer.
That's it, said Vlandingham. "Mr.
Herbert, gentlemen, will probably in
vest in some Harmony LOTS Guy
raised his hand in protest. "After the
election" supplemented Mr.. Vlanding-
ham. eve have a town meeting to-
night, Mr.. Herbert, and you might go
along with us and rub up against some
of our best citizens.
Squirrel" exclaimed the man with
the glass eye, crooking his finger.
Vlandingham bent down, and Col.
Dingle whispered to him earnestly.
"Nonsense!" said Vlandingham in a
low tone, which nevertheless reached
Guys ears. CPL vouch for him."
When the six of them finally started
for the meeting, Guys conscience was
sadly troubling him. He would rather
a thousand times have remained be.
hind and spent the evening with Miss
Betty.
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Vlandingham made for platform at
the farther end of the room, nodding
to citizens on either side and speak
ing a word here and there as he pro-
crossed.
"I'll introduce you all around after
the meeting is over" he whispered to
Guy. you'll want some lots, know
you will, and I'll see that you get
them, no matter what Betty says
Guy had no time, just then, to once
more disavow any intention of pur-
chasing real estate in Harmony, for
Vlandingham was late and the impa-
tient people wasted not a moment in
having the meeting called to order.
Guy sat on the platform with Wan
bingham, Col. Dingle, Maj. Harp, Capt.
Blue and Mr.. Boomer. These five, as
Guy quickly learned, constituted a
committee of safety and ways and
means. Vlandingham was elected
chairman, and as they had no use for
secretary the business was begun
Immediately.
The first man to get the floor was a
Mr.. Pinkney. Mr.. Pinlney was ex-
cited to hysterical degree. He shook
in body and limb and during his agi-
tated delivery of the matter that OPP
pressed him his voice broke often from
excess of wrath and indignation.
Business had called him to the east
ern side of the county that day, Mr..
Chairman and fellow citizens, and in
returning he had driven boldly back
through the outskirts of that pitiful
excuse for town called Concord.
Yes, sir, and no one had dared to raise
hand against him. And what dc you
think he saw, Mr.. Chairman, what do
you think he saw with his own eyes
At this point Mr.. Pinkney gulped his
words, choked on them, and finally
managed to articulate hoarsely Why,
on that rattle-trap of building which
the wretched Keever is erecting for a
courthouse, he actually saw weather.
vane, a monstrous thing which an
swered to no wind of heaven but
pointed ever and always in the direc-
ton of Harmony. And what was that
weather-vane, Mr.. Chairman and gen
tlemen, what was it? 1t was mans
head, sir, mans head and hand, and
the hand was doing this, looking
straight toward Harmony all the time,
and doing this, doing this at their hon
orable chairman, at Col. Dingle, Maj.
Harp, Capt. Blue and Mr.. Boomer!
Yes, gentlemen, doing this at all of
you!
Mr. Pinkney made weather-vane of
himself for purposes of illustration.
With his thumb to his nose and his
trembling fingers outspread he direct
ed the opprobrious gesture at Wan
bingham, then in turn at each mem
Der of the committee of safety and
then at the entire meeting.
Guy was consumed with a desire to
laugh, but suppressed it strenuously.
1t was not a laughing matter for the
citizens in the hall, and not one de-
tected trace of humor in the situa-
ton. A murmur of rage swept through
the assemblage and Col. Dingle sprang
to his feet with a fierce cry.
"They are all hoodlums and rowdies
on the other side of the county," he
shouted, tossing his arms, "and the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-19
Tender Mercy of Ascetieiun.

Many letters come to the monastery
announcing the death of relatives of
the monks; these are seen by the alb
bot only, and at chapter he may simply
announce: THE mother of one of our
members is dead; let us pray for her
soul" Never to his dying day does the
bereaved Trappist learn that he was
praying for his own mothe..-lsipy,'
colts Magazine.
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A Good Excuse.

OF certain Scottish professor the
following story is told. Amongst the
students was young man from the
Highlands who, before he left his
country home, had taken to himself
helpmeet for life. One morning he
entered the college class room rather
late, and the professor asked him the
cause of his unwonted unpunctrality.
Bashfully the young man explained
that that morning his wife had given
birth to son and heir.
ooh, in that case it's all right" said
the teacher, making the usual stereo-
typed reply. "Only see it does not hap
pen again. "-London Tit-Bits.
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An order has been issued by the
postmaster general establishing three
stations of the pest office at Dubuque
with facilities for the transaction OF
money order and registry business ana
for sale OF postal supplies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
lral Committed. composed OF Ward, French

tural Committee, composed of Ward, French
and St. GaudenS
Chief Bitter. however makes some i'm
portant changes III the general sculptural
decoration of the grounds as con- ceived by
Mr. Euckstuhl and approved by Ward,
French and st. Gaudens.
After stating in his recommendation made
yesterday that the scheme SymboilZlng the
history Of the Louisiana Territory be pre-
decorations shall be joyous and festive with
less portrait statues. as camprehended In
Mr.. Ruckstuhrs plan for reproducing ia
boliZe rather the activities than the men.
TO DEVELOP THE CASCADES.
Another important change proposed py
Mr.. Bitter is in the development OF the
cascades. Mr.. Ruckstuhl suggested that
these waterfalls and surrounding gardens
be treated with sporttve groups of human
and animal forms. Mr.. Bitter says the cas-
cades. being the most important feature
of the Exposition. should distinguish TINS
Worlds Fair from every former exposition.
and therefore he suggests that the decora-
tions there shall give expression TO the high
ideals on which the Exposition is based.
He proposes TO make the main cascade tne
Fountain of Liberty, to crown the scuip
tural group surrounding this cascade with
a figure symbolical of Liberty fanked by
figures of Truth and Justice. The side cas-.
caGeS become Symbolical representations or
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. because
the Purchase was the means first of spread
ing Americas liberty from ocean TO ocean.
Liberty in the main cascade VIII extend
her arms in a commanding gesture to sym
bUiical figures on the side cdScaueS, repre-
sentiug the Atlantic on one side and the
Pacific on the other.
The rest Of the Exposition. according to
the new scheme will have sculptural tri-
umphs. The Louisiana Purchase Monu-
ment. crowned by a figure of Peace, will
stand at the other end of the lagoon from
the Fountain OF Liberty. On the entrance
10 the Exposition will be an apotheosis OF
the City Of st. Louis, a gigantic group. JEFF
ferson and Napoleon will be done by Ward
and Frepch. a statue Of Washington will
stand in front of the United States Govern
mcnt building.
After the general scheme is provided by
the Exposition authorities said Mr.. Bit
ter Il shall return to New York to work
out its details. | shall select the proper
significance for each figure and group and
shall make an estimate of the cost. / shall
then confer with the Advisory Committee
on Sculpture regarding the allotment to in
dviduai sculptors. This allotment will be
submitted TO the Exposition authorities.
who will enter into contracts with the
sculptors. believe this work can be done
in a month"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
QUEEN GIVES DINNER TO
DEAD SOLDIERS FAMILIES.
More Than Six Hundred Widows and Eight Hundred Children Are
Expense, Sir Thomas Upton Receiving the
and Delivering Message From Her Majesty

please convey the expression OF my best
wishes to all my guests at the Alexandra
Trust. May they spend very happy day
and may God help and bless them through
out the coming year.
In the course Of his speech. Sir Thomas
Upton said:
Il feel certain all of you will ever treas
ure the recollection of to-day's gathering
as a token of the Queens high regard and
womanly solcitude for those whose best
and dearest laid down their lives for King
and country. The dinner may, and hope it
will. be taken as a queenly lesson, which
ought to be forever remembered that those
who have suffered in behalf OF their country
should not be forgotten
Sir Thomas's call for three cheers for the
Queen was answered with a great shout
from the happy women and ju5ilant chill
dren, which the crowds outside took up
A telegram was sent to Queen Alexandra
expressing the loyal and loving thanks of
the children and their mothers and wishing
the King and Queen happy New Year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
ACTOR FHVERSHHM ADMITS He
IS TO WED MISS JULIE OPP
Says She Is Coming Over From
England Within Il Short Time
TO Marry Him.
BOTH HAVE BEEN DIVORCED.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Dee .T.-"Your information is
| correct. Miss Julie opp and l expect to be
! married in five or six weeks"
After denying rumors of his impending
marriage for several weeks William Faver-
| sham. the actor. confessed the truth to-
night.
There IS little to add to this" he laughed.
with all the ardor of a boyish lover. Tine
sooner the better"
Eumor has had both of them engaged
more than once since March last, when
public announcement was made of Mrs.
FaVersham's divorce. Not even the couples
intimate friends guessed that there had
been trouble between the Favershams They
had been married ten years, when suddenly
their romance ended. The wife had heard
whispers of something that broke in upon
her happiness. She investigated and then
brough; suit for divorce
few weeks later Miss Julie Opp di-
vorced her husband, too. He was Robert
Lorraine, and matinee idol of England
Miss opp sued fer divorce on the ground of
desertion and nonsuppOrt.
Then Justin Huntley Mccarthy. former
husband of Cssy Lotus. began paying ar
dent court to Miss Opp, but she met Faver-
sham. Miss Opp was born in this city. Mr.
Faversham was born in England.
MISS opp ARRIVES.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Dee. 27.-Mlss Opp was a pas
senger on the American Line steamship
Philadelphia. which arrived here to-day.
She was not quite willing to admit the truth
of the reported engagement, and appeared
surprised to learn that the story had al
ready been made public.
Il will neither deny nor affirm the report
that 1 am engaged to Mr.. Faversha21," she
said smiling.
When pressed to answer if a story pub
llshed this morning in which Mr.. Faver-
sham Acknowledged that he was to marry
her. Miss Opp again smiled. and replied:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
NEGRO AND WIFE LYNCHED
FOR MURDER OF LANDLORD.
To the Last. Each Accused the Other
of the Deed for Which South Car
oiina Mob Hanged Them.

Greenwood S. c.. Dec. 27.-W. x. Jay, Il
prominent young farmer OF the Troy sec
ton of this county, was murdered yester-
day in his own yard by negro, Oliver
Wideman, or Wideman's wife. both of
whom lived on the place, and few hours
later both of the negroes were lynched by
Jays infuriated neighbors
Mr.. Jay, on returning home Friday aft
ernoon. heard Wideman abusing or fight
ing his CWdeman's) wife. He went to the
cabin and ordered the negroes to be quiet:
Immediately afterwards Mrs. Jay heard
the report of a gun, and saw the two ne
groes running away Calling for her nus
band. she received no reply. and on looking
around the yard found him dead.
The alarm was quickly given, and par
ties were soon in pursuit of the negroes.
They were captured. and before the Coro-
ner's jury both acknowledged the deed.
The man. however. said the woman did it.
and the woman accused the man.
While in the custody of n Constable on
the way to Jail they were stopped at the
Winterseat bridge by a crowd of friends
and neiGhbors of Jay and beth We're
lynched. each accusing the other of the
crime. The lynching took place about mid
night.
Jay was a prominent Mason. having been
n high official in the Grand Lodge of South
Carolina.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28

London. Dec. 27.-Queen Aexandra's din
ner this afternoon to the widows and chill
dren of those killed in the South African
War formed the most striking demonstra-
ton in London's observance of Christmas.
Long before the festivities began crowds
gathered at the streets adjacent to the
Alexandra Trust building, which was gayly
decorated. Over GOO widows and 500 chill
dren partook.
The bright clothing of the children
formed a pleasant contrast TO their moth
ers' widows weeds.
Inside the building there were military
bands on each floor. while Highland pipers,
Punch and Judy shows. theatrical troupes
and tables full of toys, crackers and special
chocolate boxes from the Queen all lent
vivid color and meaning to the celebration.
Sir Thomas Lipton. who received the
guests in behalf of the Queen, was kept
busy helping lift children. to relieve their
mothers, who had brought families larger
than they could carry. Sir Thomas Upton
read the following letter from the Queen:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
SOFT COAL MAY RISE
TOSS ATOM IN ST. LOUIS.
Bituminous Fuel Has Reached Four
Dollars Mt Retail Yards, Owing to
Heavy PurchnSes in Northwest.

According 10 local coal dealers. the price
of soft coal is likely to undergo a stiff in
crease within the next week. This. they
say. is almost certain to happen If the
cold weather continues.
Soft coal yesterday was quoted at 81 a
ton to the retail trade. AT the coal yards 1t
sold at S3.1212. This is the first time in re-
cent years when bituminous coal has
reached the 81 mark. except for a few days
last winter when the blockade occurred On
the Eads bridge.
The increase in price is largely attributed
to the buying Of Illinois coal in the Norta-
west and Chicago. Representatives of coal
dealers from Chicago, Omaha, Sioux city
and other Northern ard Northwestern
points We're in ST. Louis last week trying to
contract for large shipments of soft coal.
A. L. Berry of the Berry Horn Coal Com
pany said yesterday that he expected be
fore long to see coal sell for s. at the
Illinois mines, which would mean So per
ton to consumers in ST. Louis. There is no
hard coal arriving since the commencement
of the present cold spell. No shipments
from the Pennsylvania fields are looked for
in the near future.
"All the hard coal" said Mr. Berry. sis
being shipped to New York. Boston and
other Eastern points. While in Baltimore
recently 1 found that when a person Or
dered coal an inspector was sent TO his
house before the fuel was delivered. If
three days supply was found In his cellar
he was unable to obtain any more. No one
was being sold more than one ton of coal
We are fortunate In having a large stock
of soft coal on hand in the yards in st.
Louis. This. however, would be well cleared
out with 4 week or more of very cold
weather. No miners in Illinois worked on
Christmas, and very few the day follow
ing. that a slice was taken out of the
regular receipts. Hard coal Is quoted at
$3.50 but there is no stock on hand to fill
orders. The Arkansas product is selling at
around 50 ton. while this time last year
1t brought only from 81 to So"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
SOUVENIR ALBUM PRESENTED
TO THE STAATS ZEITUMG.
Newspaper Men Who Were Guests at
Prince Henry Banquet Honor
Henry Ridder.

New York Dec. IA committee of news.
paper men. representing the guests at the
dinner given by the New Yorker StaatS
Zeitung to the American press on the oc-
casion Of the visit OF Prince Henry of Prus-
sia. to-day presented to the management of
that paper a handsome souvenir album in
commemoration of that notable banquet
The presentation was made by ST. Clair
Mckelway, on behalf of the committee. at
a luncheon at the Hardware Club. and was
accepted by Mr.. Herman Ridder of the
Staats Zeitung.
The Committee on Presentation included:
Whiteiaw Reid. New York Tribune; W. r.
Hearst, American and Journal Don C,
Seitz. New York World; Osward G. Willard
Evening Post: Adolph c. Ochs. New York
Times: Charles Emory Smith. Philadelphia
Press; c. w. Knapp. ST. Louis Republic:
Frank b. Noyes, Chicago Record-Herald:
Charles II. Taylor, Jr.. Boston Globe; Clark
Howell Atlanta Constitution: ST. Clair Nc
keiway. Brooklyn Eagle: w. c. Bryant,
Brooklyn Daily Times. and Melville E
Stone. Associated Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
WILL INVESTIGATE
COAL COMBINE.
Acting Governor Northcott Calls
Upon Attorney General to
Enforce the Law.
REPUBLIC SPECTAn.

REPT' BLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield, Ill, Dec. T-Oficial cogni-
zance of the coal famine existing in Illinois,
was taken to-day when Acting Governor
NorthcOtt directed to Attorney General
Hamlin communication calling attention
to the conditions existing and requesting
the Attorney General to apply such RENE
dies the laws of the State will permit.
The communication is as follows:
Information has reached the executive Office
that some of the railroads of the State OF Illl-
nos have entered into an unlawful combination
with certain coal operators and shippers TO delay
the transportation Cc coal TO the retailers for
the purpose Of controlling the prices of coal and
Increasing the same to the consumer.
You are hereby requested to make such exam
ination of the facts as to this charge as your
department is enabled to do ard apply such
remedies as the law will permit In the promises
VIII take pleasure in forwarding you from
time to time any Information in regard to the
matter that may come to my notice I inclose
herewith communication from Alton for YOU
information.
The Attorney General announced last
night that he will proceed to investigate the
situation with viCw of taking such action
as the law will permit, providing the con-
diuons reported to exist are facts. Up to the
present time. however. the Attorney Cen
eral has had nothing more tangible than
generaiit!es upon which 10 base an investi-
cation.
The laws of the State make no direc.
provision against the holding of fuel or
any other commodity so long as the owner
may zee fit. unless the owner has entered
into a combination with some other person
or firm or corporation to control the mar
ket. If combination of the railroads is
found to exist, however Attorney General
HGrlin will likely proceed against the COM
panies under the antitrust law.
Attorney General Hamlin will go TO Chi
cago Monday morning to conduct a personal
investigation of the conditions in that city.
where the suffering is said to be acute be-
cause of the tie-up
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
CL0AKMEN GIVE A BANQUET.
Speakers Declare That Business
Prospects Are Very Bright.

The annual banquet Of the Coax Buyers
Association of st. Louis, at the Mercantile
Club last night. was the largest and most
successful ever given by the organization
More than 100 members and their guests
were present Among the guests were
representative cloak men from New York.
Boston, Cleveland, Hannibal and Kansas
City.
Handsome decorations adorned the ban
quet hall and the tables, the plan being
carried out in numerous cut flowers potted
plants. colored lights and draperies. A. A.
Aal. secretary and treasurer Of the asso-
citation, presided and acted as toastmas-
ter. He opened the speaking with a short
address of welcome, in which he outlined
the objects of the organization.
There were no set speeches, but MANY
members and guests We're upon for short
talks of interest to the cloak trade It
was the unanimous opinion that the pros
poets for business the coming year are ex
cellent. The officers of the association are:
Richard Mills president: Edward Beach.
firt vice president; Tom Garland, second
vice president; William Davidson, third vice
president. and A. A. Aal, secretary and
treasurer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-28
GOVT LUNCHES.
Eminent Doctor Orders Grape-Nuts.

An old physician in Washington, D. c.,
comments on the general practice govern
ment employees nave of taking with them
Ior luncheon. buttered rolls and a variety
or nutritious articles of food which
they bolt down and go on with their work.
Ultimately dyspepsia and gastric troubles
tshsue, and in all such cases where he has
peen called in for consultation the orders
nave been to abandon all sorts of food for
Ihe MONDAY lunch. except Grape-Nuts,
which Is ready cooked. predigested food
ana concentrated form of nourishment
ms Is eaten with little fresh milk or
cream which can be secured from the ven
ters ts VINO pass through the buildings during
.ne noon hour. The doctor says: For
many reasons l would prefer not to have
my name used publicly. Do not object to
suur Iurn.sn. .ns same any honest inquir-
er. s,; nave been prescribing Grape-Nuts in
and audielous @ cases for about year and a half
ressoa am pieased to say my patients have
r reason TO be thoroughly satisfisd with the
Gran fesuits; i am myself strong believer in
az tba >ra JUS ana shall continue to be SO long
aS tne preparation gives the results I nave
ppo'slned 90 thus far" The doctors name can
tie Creek, Mich. w. Itu-' 5os-