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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
CANDLE
CAUSED FIRE

The alarm of fire on. Saturday after
noon was for fire at No. SO4 Van
Buren Street.
1t was about $50 O clock when lit
tie Dora Sexton, who was preparing
for an evening dance. took lighted
candle and began looking about the
rear room of the second floor Of her
fathers home in search of one of her
slippers. Bending low to look under
the lounge she ignited the fringe.
The flames soon spread and caused
the whole room and its contents TO be
y, destroyed and other damage to be
done to the house to the amount OF
about $1,000. There was no one in
the house at the time except Dora
and her elder sister, Bella and the
latter was preparing to go to the
Opera House. Greatly Nlarmed by
the spread Of the flames the Younger
girl aroused the neighbors by her
screams. and in a short time Mrs.
Charles Taylor, ofNo. SOC Van Buren,
street, came running into the room.
In the attempt to get the little girl
from the room her hair was burned
and it was thought that she inhaled
some Of the flames but later in the
evening it was found that such was
not the case and that she was affected
by the smoke.
Meanwhile Charles Mulherin had
gone to Simmons grocery store and
procured the key of the box. Charles
simmons. proprietor of the store,
hastily strapped hand fire extin-
guisber on his back and ran to the
house. Mufherin instead of pulling
the lever in the box, once gave il
another pull after two rounds of the
box had struck and this sounded the
general alarm, which started all tho
companies on the way to the fire.
When Mr. Simmons reached the ire
he turned the chemical from his ex-
tingllshcr. but the force of the stream
was SO light that it had little effect
and he was obliged to beat retreat.
Ina short time the Water Witch,
Weccacoe and Friendship fire com-
1ancs were on the scene and chemi.
al and plug streams wcrerunning IN
o the house from the front and back.
'liief Welsh. on his way to the fire
vas delayed at the Third street cross
ng by a passing train and as soon as
&c arrived on the FIVE ground he Or
cred allthe water cut off and the
re fought with chemicals only. As
1on as possible he ordered all the
lstrlct companies back to their en-
me houses. The step on the par,..of
lie chief caused much favorable com
lent.
Victor Pyle. the owner of thchuuse
his loss at about $500, COW
ed by insurance. and the loss to per-
nal property will amount to not
ore than s+oo, without any insur-
zee. Repairs will be made to the
'lIse Immediately.
Little Late With New Year Rcsou
tons.
We have resolved to do our best TO serve
Il curing 1N". We thank our many patrons
past iavors, and can acco mmoda;e usw
es and make terms to suit responsible buy
Our solicitors will call for orders if de.
I'd. We give tradin. stamps Lynch's
res headquarters N. W. Cor Madison
| Fourth stseets. Branch store s. w Ger
3 Prom ly attended to-
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rUnL1cAN MoNnAY 1AN11Anx
Grass on Fire.


spaiks from passing locomotive
set fire to the grass on the marsh
surrounding the Oxy.Hy drogen
works yesterday afternoon.
Soon the whole area Of the marsh
was in flames. which gradually
erept toward the buildings Of the
gas company. Finally some of the
wood work 10 The rear Of the build
ings was threatened, and the Wee
cacoe chemical engine was called
out. 1t exiting uished the flames be-
fore it did any damage.
The Water Witch Company re.
sponded to still alarm at 7.2O
O'Clock yesterday morning. There
was a 81 ight blaze on the roof of
the b ouse OF Robert Sharpe. NO. Ills
Pasture street, but the services of
the company was not required.
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@0coij1l'eI;;&n ; jl'I;;&
IN. s"e' DsvEgisis.
Csauine stamped c. c. c. Never sold In bulk
bswars os the dealer whs tries to sell
somsthns "tu,t ~sood.
His Term Of Endearmest.

"Does your husband still call you his
pearl and his gem and all that ?" asked
the young matron.
Not exactly" answered the elder
one doubtfully. "He has taken to call
ing me his gold brick of late and I'm
not just sure what he means by it,
"1t has the right sound,' suggested
the younger one.
"Yes," admitted the elder, shut it's
hard to say whether he gels his detini-
tion from the slang dictionary or the
regular one. Chicago Post.
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Eis.c---Daclous, mamma, what fun
ny odor!
Mamma-Yes, dear, run down and
see it papa is smoking one of those
county fair cigars or whether Nora
is burning the other cabbage in the
kltcheH.-Chicago Daily News.
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Some hNf l;I.A nnn

Did you notice how She iabbered
away when she sai there between
those two men?"
"Goodncss, yes! II made me think
v tongue sandwich. y Philadelphia
Bulletin
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fWrlOns DauHhter.

"Wlll you get wings when you go to
Heaven?" asked little Elsie of her
fa' her, who is baId-headed
Yes. dear" he replied.
"And will they pul feathers on your
head, too. papa" she persisted.- Ohio
State journal.
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Worth Winning.

He-PleaSo play for me.
she--I drn'l play.
Il"-Piease sing for me.
She cont sing.
lle--peasc marry me,-Chicaro
Daily News.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
The Fiancee,

Mrs. Malaprop-Tha;'s young Mr..
Jenkins. Hes engaged to be married,
you know.
Mrs. Gabbie-lndeed? And is that
The young woman with him now?
Mrs. Malaprop--Its, that's his tiasco.
Philadelphia Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
A DikcuHhiGn-

First Tramp-lou -oughtn't to tell
people you want a nickel to quench yer
hunger.
Second Tramp-Ain't dat what yer
do wit Yer hunger? OATS correct! -
First Tramp Its correct, all right;
but it amt diplomatic.-Puck.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
Not Possible.

Nistor-Iour dollie seems to be
very happy.
A Tiny Girl of To-Day--Well, auntie,
I'm sure she isn't. because she has only
one dress, aud hat isn't stylish
Town and Country.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
All! Where Inlecds

Capt Spoonleigh, they say kissing is
dangerous-because of microbes"
"Ha-as. SO hrah!"
"1ut we hear so much of microbes
where are yours?"-Ally Sloper.
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Wiliic's Strong Defense.

willie, you are forever rintcrrupting
me-"
"Well. it's not my fault, mamma, if
you're always lalking."-Yonkers
Statesman.
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TDUshtnK Hin, I'm

He--l think your father and moi her
are such charming people!
She-Ics; it makes me sad when 7
think that at almost any time may be
leaving thfm.--Puck.
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Snrest Sign, You Know

Elsie--uow old is Miss Olcott, any.
way?
Edith-Hearen only knows. But |
know she has begun to subtract.-N. Y.
Times.
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Philadelphia Girls,

Tess-1f you don't love him, why
don't you let him know it?
- Jess--Well, he sends me flowers and
takes me to the theater, you know,
and.
Tess-But, gracious! 1don't see how
you can play with his affections that
way.
Jess-Play? ] call that working"
them.--Philadelphia Times.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
Doubt full,
Helm sorry. Marin!

She-N hats the good of bein' sorry
af,er spilin the clean floor with YER
dirty feet?
Hc-Well, I dunno, Maria. / don't
spose you could jaw me any more if |
wasn't soryy.--Puck.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
PA pa'H Little lake

Tommy-Father, why do men get
bald sooner than women?
Mr.. Figg-l'ecause they don't wear
their hair so long. Will that satisfy
you?-Tit- Bits,
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The Outside View.

We envy other men who seem
To have so much that gives them PRIDE
An, but there's milk beneath the cream,
There's mud below the limpid stream,
The house may have rotten beam
Ihat looks so we'll outside
Chicago Record Herald
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The Content. of the Pie.

There was chopped meat and citron, too,
An raisins without number;
And sdhlins wild who came to view
When | sssayed to slumber.
shington Star
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SECURITY TRUST &
SAFE DEPOSIT CO.,
NO. b19 MARKET STREE

NO. b19 MA ARKIT STliEEr,
Capital Slock. .... .SlND 0)Q
WV. tsS''. .'sss.ss .fVJ0,VJV
AlI0Ws Interest OF Depositsu Vt Money,
The company acts rs Executor, Admin.
,strator Trustee Guardian, Rsc1vss AMI
Agent. and 1onts small sates in flrs AMI
burglar proof vaults.
BENJAMIN NIELDS, Pres
WILLIAM Il. EtiNCKI.E, Vice Pres
JAMES Is. Ola AkASON rrBA AMI See
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
RICHARDSON'S ROLLER MILLS

Flour exchauhol for wheat. Food grim III. z
and custom work douo ~ short notios
ol5tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
Dubell the Halter

20 to Charlts E. Du bell for your hat
and caps Of ali styles N o. 2Iast i bir ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-13
HUMPHREYS
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTM ENT.
One Application Gives Relief

); Il cures Piles or Ilcmorrhods External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching Or
4.arning, lissurcs and Fistuias. Relief ill.,
Ltcdlate--Cure certain.
1t cures Bun.s and Sealds. The relief
ti5tant.
1t cures InAamc,1 Or Caked Breasts and
Sore Nipples. Invaluable.
1t cures Salt Rheun, letters, Security
Erupt.ons, Chopped Hands, Fever BIisters,
Sore Lips or Nostrls. Corns, Bunions,
sore and Chaied Feet. Stings Of insects,
Mosquito Bites and suibulns.
Three Sizes, Csc, Soc. and Sl.oO
Sold by Druggist, sent prepaid On receipt Of prca
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.,
Tor. William. s. 5ohD SIS. NEW YORK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
ARSON AND FORGERY.
Charges Which Somac Will Have te
Face Before a Grand Jury.


I.cominstcr, Mass. March 13.-In the
district court yesterday Joseph Slo-
mae was found probably guilty of arson
in an attempt to dclraud an insurance
company, and was held undcr bonds for
the grand jury. The fire occurred in
his house early ON the morning of Jan.
81 last. The evidence showed that the
building was fired in llrr" PAGES; II at
defendant had an unusually large in
surancc on a small amount of house.
hold goods: also that he Lad had
trouble with the owner of the building.
Fred A. Whitney testified that he
sold the house to Slomuc for SlG2l, who
was to pay for it in instalments.
Whitney stated that Slomac had paid
S52G on account. lhcn discontinued! pay
meats and demanded his money back
claiming that the condition of the
house was not as had been represented.
Whitney refused to refund the ,lonay
and Slomac brought suit, which is now
pending.
Shomac testified that he had paid
$I.G, Of which $1,000 was paid in a
lump to Whitney on March II. 1901.
He produced i'm court what purpOttcd
to be Il receipt for that amount. Whit
ncy pronounced the receipt a forgery,
and declared that receipt tcr $40
which he had given Slonlac had been
raised to $1,000.
Slomac will be charged with forgery
when he appears before the grand iuly.
He is 30 years old, Il native of Sweden,
n blacksmith by trade and has been in
this country about II years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
Purse to Contain the KEYS,

1t Is common for persons to use a key
ring and chain to secure a number of
keys together, and such connection pre-.
vents their loss and enables them to lie
readily found when carried in the
pocket with other articles a knife,
various kinds of charms. smokers
utensils and other requisites for gen
tleman's Use are often attached to the
ring with the keys. the articles being
sometimes of considerable value and
liable to he seriously injured by rust
or dampneSs. There is also Il tendency
to wear out the pocket in combining
all these implements in Il bunch, as
they seldom lie flat in the pocket. Ben
jamn +. GriScom has designed the
purse shown in the drawing as a pro-
teclion to both the pocket and its con.
ktents 1t is formed of two sections of
slea her of oval shape, sewn together at
Sthe sides. with an opening ut one end.
Through which the chain connects with
rthe ring. the opposite end having a
snap button to secure the loose flaps
when the keys are not in use. When
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FRIDAY,
March 7, 1902.

FRIDAY, March 7, 1902.
Allan liner Huronian, Glasgow, tor
st. John, several days overdue.
The president confers with Atty.
Gen. Knox and others on the perma-
nent census bill.
EX-Aldcrman McGarry of Brooklyn
whose notes have been repudiated
since his death, said to have been
Wall street plunger.
Baltimore & Ohio railroad files mort
gage for $75,000oOO at Clarksburg,
w. Va.
State department is convinced that
Bulgaria is responsible for the abduc-
ton of Miss Stone.
Prince Henry's arrival and travels
about Boston before going to lI0r
ward.
Arrangements completed for the re.
ception of Prince Henry at Albany
and at West Point.
American line steamer Waesland
sunk in collision; two lives lost
Police of Boston did excellent work
yesterday during Prince Henry's visit.
Chairman Payne Of the house ways
and means committee talks on Cuban
TeClpTOclly measures.
President has not lost hope Of jus
tce to Cuba; Senate may act if house
does not.
Debate occurred in the senate on
Senator Hoar's bill to protect the life
of the president.
New England milk producers and
contractors have conference regard
ing prices.
American Baseball league adopts
changes in rules advised by Buffalo
conference, except that regarding the
foul strike
Market specials: Quiet wool trade
at firm prices; good trade in woolcns.
Senator Hanna makes a long speech
in defence of the pending ship sub
sidy bill.
Acting Governor Wright reports on
recent operations in the Philippines.
Spanish treaty claims commission
decides against claims for death and
injuries OF officers and men of battle
ship Maine.
Betrothal of Miss Alice Hay. daUgh-
ter of Secretary Hay, to J. w. Wads
worth, Jr., of New York. thought to be
imminent.
Senator Platt gives instructions that
nc excise legislation shall be passed at
Albany this session.
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PRINCE HENRY'S VISIT.
Subject Of Exchange Of Compliments
Between Kaiser and President.


Washington, March l3,-Emprror
William yesterday cablcd President
Roosevelt MS follows;
Now that my brother has ."lt the
hoSpitahlr shores of the United States,
honrward bound feel it II pleasing
duty to express, to you how ne'py
grateful and the whole OF til" German
people are for the Splcndor of til" huSpi-
tality and the cordiality of The rrrrp-
tiOn which was accorded to Prince
Henry by all classes of the American
people.
My Outstrrtched hand has been met
10y YOU with Il firm, manly ana friendly
4ltp. May heaven bless our relations
two great nations. My best compli-
ments ana wishes to Miss Alice"
President Roosevelts reply yollows:
"Iolr brothers visit To this country
has accomplished much in showing the
depth of kindly feeling which exists
between the two nations. 1t has been
most fortunate in every way, aid
trust you will permit me to congratulate
You on the admirable mann in which
he has borne himself. He has won the
genuine and hearty sympathy and re-
gard of all with whom he has been
brought in contact. We have well
coined him for his own sake, AMI we
have welcomed him still more heartily
as the representative of yourself and OF
the mighty German people thank
You in the name of the American poo
pie for what YOU have done. and l
thank you personally in addition for
the gracious form which your court 'sy
took"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
Colored People Rap TiIIman,

New Bedford, Mass, March 13.-Tho
tn,on league. colored organization If
tins city, voted last night to send Il
letter S Senator Tillman con,lenning
his coarse, vulgar, ill-bred illusions
TO and aspersions of American citizens
whose skin happens toIbe rf. the color
which prevails I'm thre~-luarters of the
earth" The letter upbraids the sena-
tor for his "late exhibition Of rowdy-
ism" and says 1t is In keeping with his
c'wardly attacks, on q long suffering
people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15

The chair of st. Augustine, in the
Royal Museum ut Canterbury, winch
is claimed by the Bishop of Hereford
on behalf of the vicar and church war
denS of Stanford Bishop, says the Len
don Daily Graphic, was purchased ny
the late Mr.. James Johnston from the
sexton of Stanford Bishop Church,
who had rescued it from being convert
ed into iirewood. 1t was aftcrward
used as a garden seat, and on the
death of Mr.. Johnston the chair passed
into the hands of Mr.. T.. Cocks John
stone, by whom it was presented to
Canterbury. The present holders of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
MONDAY,
March 10, 1902.

General banking bill completed by
house committee on banking and cur
lency.
Dr. Lorimer declares that, at the
rate we are going, in so years there
viii! be no Sabbath in America.
American legation presents second
note to Turkey regarding the Miss
Stone case.
Owing to Mrs. Elliott's serious i'll
ness, President Eliot of Harvard has
cancelled his western tour.
Mr.. Whitney's name connected with
a big offer for the Irish colt, Ard Pat
rick.
A. S. Bigelow's magnificent yacht
Pentooset to be launched.
James B. Hill of New York to ad
dress Harvard Economic seminary on
national corporation laws.
Cunard liner Etruria arrives safe
ly at the Azores.
.Ars. Mary Stratton. an aged WON
an, saved from fire on Newcomb
street, Boston.
No sign of settlement of the Nor
folk (Va) street railway strike.
Grau Opera company averages
$4,000 per week thus far this season.
Sixteen families escape in night
clothes from Beverly, Mass. fire.
Embarrassing questions likely over
seating of foreign ambassadors at
state functions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
MAY CLOSE SEVENTY MILLS.
Fall River Operatives Insist Upon
Ten Percent Advance in WAGES.

Fall River. Mass. March 13.-- Mect, i,
ings of the unions composed cntircly of
textile operatives last night resulted in
each instance in Il vote to strike next
Monday. unless the Textile Council
shall order otherwise. in al the mills in
which Il 10 percent advance Of wages
is refused. The manufacturers have
offered Il q percent advance, to 20 into
effect April |. NJ G.. ID. Borden AS
granted II 10 percent increase ID rm-
ployeS of his mills. \ strike such as
seems impending would throw $1,000
people out of employment, and Ilosn
about 20 mills.
The wage question is now left with
the manufacturers again, ana they take
as firm Il stand in their position as the
operatives do in theirs. There are
many persons who believe the strike
will not materialiZc, and that some
thing will turn up before Monday to
avert the trouble.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15

il the relic strongly object TO part with
h 1t, on the ground that the proper place
N for ST. Augustnr'S chair is in the city
where he founded his first See. The
n chair is believed to have been used by
st. AuglStinr on the occasion of his
conference with the early Christian
bishops somewhere in the neighhor
&hood of Stanford Bishop. 1t is made
#entirely of oak ana is devoid Of nails
sOr metal work, and is declared to he Il
#typical specimen of the work of the
y carpenter in the first six centuries of
n RonlaL rule in Europe, corresponding
n in style and construction with Il Ro-
man sulium or chair of authority. 1t
4 is ohlong in figure. the outside meas.
urement giving thirty-two inches in
breadth and twenty-five inches from
front to back. and it is deep backed,
4 with closed sides or acOns to support
the arms. There are evidences. also,
that it formerly possessed Il board on
which to rest the feet
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
MONDAY,
March II, 1902

Mayor of Worcester appoints an en-
tire new license commission.
Gen l.oring to resign as director
of Boston Museum OF Fine Arts.
House leaders determined that
promises made TO Cuba shall be car
ried out
Several pupils of Newburyport,
Mass, high school suspended.
Haverhill, Mass, aldermen continue
investigation OF the fire department.
Michael Reagan held on charge Of
numbering his wife at New Haven, CT.
A Maiden, Mass, druggist raided
and nearly 80 gallons CT hard liquors
seized.
Republican congressional commit
u! pI9u snongo lu!or lg uesoUo ool
Washington.
Mrs. Gero sentenced at Dover, Me-,
to six months in Jail for manslaughter,
in killing her husband.
Schooner Bertha Dean from Balti-
more is long overdue
Rural free delivery bill passed by
the house, but it's purpose changed.
Senators Vest and Tllman speak
against ship subsidy bill.
Boston aldermen vote to abolish sta
tistics department and discuss market
leases.
Manchu censor charges Minister
Wu Ting Fang with corruption and
asks for his removal.
Jealousy leads to shooting of q wom-
an and assault by mob upon her as
sailant at Providence, r. |.
Antitrust law of Illinois declared
unconstitutional by the United States
supreme court.
Smallpox in the New York Tombs
may cause postponement Of Patrick
trial.
G. 7. Yerkes gets control of four
underground railways in England
Attorney General Knox files his bill
in equity against the railroad merger
at st. Paul. .
Fire in Lowell, Mass, causes loss of
about $4,000.
The postal receipts at Boston were
$2S3,513 in February, against $259,476
in February last year.
Treble Dauphin grocery clerk,
died of smallpox at Woonsocket, II. l.
Lorenzo Lovett, steamboat engi-
neer on Lake Winnipiseogee many
years, died at The Weirs, N. II.
~ CdSc VI was uiSCONtTtu
in Webster Mass. Che patient was
taken ill last week, and since then
two children have attended school
and two others have worked in the
mill.
An order was introduced in the Wor-
cester, Mass, city couhcil appropra-
ting $500 toward. the erection fOf the
memorial statue of Gen. Charles Dev-
ems on the court house grounds in
tlat city. .,...
The Portland (Me.) city council has
authorized Mayor BoothDy to buy the
Trask farm. near the Deering aims
house, for $1,000. the building to be
temporarily used as smallpox de-
tention hospital, and later torn down
and a 100000 city home erected.
The coroner's jury found that the
Park Avenue motel fire was caused
by sparks from the burning list
regiment armory.
The five children of Thomas Scan
lon were burned to death at Shinhop-
pie, n Y, last night. The oldest was
13 and the youngest two years old.
The dispute between Germany and
Venezuela is nearing a settlement
United States Minister Conger gave
a banquet to large party OF Chinese
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
Bulldog Severed Boys Nose.

Warren. II. l.. March 13.-Iames
MOnteviOla. aged I, was attacked by Il
bulldog yesterday while playing with
the animal. and received Il terrible bite.
Cnly Il few threads holding the nose
from dropping to the ground. Two
physicians. after making stitches in al
most ar endless chain. gave the boys
parents considerable encouragement
that he would not be very badly dis
figured,
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For Revealinu Military Secrets,

I.omlon, March 13.-~Wirng from
Vienna, the correspondent of The
Daily Mail says that n corlrtmdrtlal ut
Warsaw condemned to death Il ltus-
sian colonel named Grimm for the
systematic revelation of military Sc
cretS to Il foreign power and that sew
Cral ariStOcratic Polish ladies have
onel Grimm. Colonel Grimm, it is
said was shot within two hours Of the
lnssing of the courts sentence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-03-15
An Anecdote of Methuen,

Berlin. March 13.-Generai Methueu
was British military attache at Brrli,i
from 1877 to lSS1. Ipon one occasion
when ho was going to he palace to visit
Emperor William |. in 1881, he jumped
into the spree and saved the life of Il
drowning child 1t made him lHtr at
his audience with the emperor For this
he apologized. but did not give the
reason for the delay. A few days
later. at Il reception in the palace. the
emperor pinned the rescue medal on the
lapel of Methueu's coat.