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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

The bell rang, and the occupicr OF
the apartment started to the window
TO see who the visitor might be. To
his annoyance he saw a persistent
creditor who had evidently called
again for payment OF his long out
standing account. The impecunlous
one instantly called to his youthful
son and said:
''Tommy, 60 TO the door at once. |
don't want to see that man. Tell him
I'm not at home"
"Oh, papa, thought you never told
fibs," remarked Tommy.
81 don't, my boy. LIS you that's go
ing TO tell one. Now run off."-New
York Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

1t would be an exaggeratlon to say
that all working people feel antago-
nistic toward the church. Their general
attitude is rather that Of indifference.
The thinking poor are well enough
aware that there Is nothing unnatural
In the situation and that II the tables
were so turned that world advantage
shifted to their side it would probably
remain unchanged. At times their feel
ing. especially toward the clergy, is Gu
riously sympathetic. Say" remarked
a labor leader of vivid mind to the
writer-"say, Pm awfully sorry for
ministers. Most OF them are real good
men. They know well enough what
Christ meant, and they'd like first rate
to preach If they dared. But, Lord,
how can they? They've got to draw
their salaries; they've got families to
support" All this quite without a
touch OF irony.-Vida ID. Scudder in
Atlantic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

"She seems to have abandoned her
moral suasion ideas relative to the
training of children"
"She hasY
"How did 1t happen?
'Well. | was largely instrumental In
bringing about the change. You see,
she has no children of her own, ard !
grew weary of her constant preaching
and theorizing. so loaned her our VIII
lie."
Loaned her your boyT
Precisely. She was to have him a
week on her solemn promise to confine
herself entirely to moral suaslon."
did she keep her promlseP
'She did, but at the expiration Of the
week she came to me with tears in her
eyes and pleaded for permission TO
whale him just once."-New York Mail
and Express.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
scotch Civility.

A lady went out in search of two
ghers who had gone out for a walk
4 rae tine before. She met an old man
y ID asked him If he saw two ladies
Mss this way. "Na. nor 1 wisna look
nt for them"
She met another and asked the same
Iestion. INA, but there MIGHT "a been
o pass't for onything at l ken or
re"
lat last she met boy and asked the
me question. He replied, INA, |
dna see ony ladies. but ! saw twa
III wiyes."-Scottish American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

Susie, aged four, had been out In the
country on a visit. On her return she
urged her mother to let her keep a
COW.
"But, SUSIE" said the mother, "there
is no one here to take care Of the COW
and milk it,"
"Oh, yes. I'll do that, mamma"
"Can you milk a COW? How do you
do it?"
"Oh, know how. I'll just pull the
pegs out like the man does."-Lippin-
colts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
Fixing the Blame.

Mr. Snow was seen holding the week.
ly paper as far away as he could get
It and working his head from side to
side, with squinted eyes. "Soho! Your
sights begun to fail ye at last" said
the visitor bluntly. "Well. 'tain't sur
prislng at your age"
Mr.. Snow glared. "Iy eyeslght'a all
rightr' he roared. THE only trouble is
my pesky arm isn't long enoughw-
Youths Companion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
ror ,he u.e or the RIght nnnd.

The buttons on coats, etc, are placed
on the right side and the shed of the
hair In boys to the left evidently to suit
manipulation by the right hand. The
great philosopher Newton records that
at first he confined his astronomical
observations to his right eye, but after
ward he managed to train his left But
there are persons who could not do this
owing to the unequal strength of their
eyes.-Chambers' Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Aldermen.

First Ward. w. Gonedge, J. S.
McCharen.
Second Ward-J. S. Mullen, |. n,
Best.
Third Ward-C. L. Byrne, w. C.
Kendall.
Fourth Ward-W. T. Gardner. A. C.
Young.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

"oh. Mr.. Growelle." gushed Miss
Nupson. "how did you ever learn to
paint such beautiful picturesT
II asked man once" replied the art
ist, "and he told me how."-IndIanapo
lis News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
The ResnnnnihiIifr.

Anxious Father-Do the best you can
for him, doctor. That is all cap ask.
If 1t is the viii Of Providence
Surgeon-Don't try to place the re-
sponsibility on Providence in this case,
Mr.. McJones. You bought the toy pis-
tol for the boy yourself.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
His Boys Future.

sAre you educating you son for any
articular callingT
teYes."
"WhatT
swell. he made his own selection,
nd as near as can find out he Is edu-
Ating himself to be the husband OF an
dress."-Chicago Post .s,sScs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

Every one should occasionally say
"Whoaw to himself. Because his
friends do not say it does not indicate
that he doesn't need it.-Atchison
Globe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

The longest pendulum ever made
was 377 feet In length and was swung
from the second platform Of the Eiffel
tower.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
En,ertained Her.

"Did Miss Gaddy entertain your pro-
posalT asked the close friend.
NO" was the sad answer. "It
seemed to work just the other way
Exchange.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

"when I grow up" remarked Bobby
Toughmuscles, 81 am going to be the
peoples choice"
"Pugllist or presidentY asked Tom
my Sharpboy. Commercial
Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

An orange tree In full bearing has
been known to produce $4,000 oranges;
= lemon tree. 5000 A. !ons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15
Board Of Health.

DR.. ]. w. Moffett. city physician;
Drs. S. s. Carr, j. w. Smith. Walter
Hardy; Mayor II. w. Dick
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-15

In England the museum fat lady
gets paid by the pound.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
NETWORK CITY.

At the offices Of the Albert f. Hall Company. in
Temple Court yesterday. the Olalla Copper Min
ing and Smelling Company elected the following
officers: President William J. Brewer; vice-presi-
dents Robert Gaede and Ell Mirandon The affairs
Of the company are IN excellent shape A
smelter has been added to the plant at Olalla
British Columbia.
The Union of Former German University Stu
dents will hold a meeting in the of the
Arion Society this evening at sl5 o'clock Pro
fessor BahIsen Of Columbia will deliver a lecture
on Schiller.
The sketches submitted I'm the third competition
for the Lazarus scholarship will be exhibition
at the National Academy Of Design until next
Sunday. from 10 a. to p. m. daily.
At the annual meeting Of the Citizens Union Of
the XXIX-h Assembly District on November II a
resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote con-
graduating Homer Folks his efficient. able and
enlightened administration of the Department Of
Public Charities
The Society Of Mayhower Descendants will give
its annual dinner at Delmonico's Friday even
ing President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton, Dis
trict Attorney Jerome. the Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires
of St Thomass Church. and Martin w. Littleton
will make addresses.
Mails from Melbourne, October "a; sydney Oc-
tober q; Auckland. October 81. and Honolulu No
vember II, reached San Francisco the Ventura
and were dispatched east November II. at p. m
They are due in this city the morning of Satur-
day. November p
A dinner will be given this evening by DR.. Kane
president Of the CercIe Litteraire Franco-Ameri-
caine, at the Cafe Martin for N. Dupuy, director
of the Petit Parisien' The French speaking
members of the press of this city will be present.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
THE VADERLAND'S STORMY PASSAGE.

Wintry weather marked the passage of the Red
Star liner Vaderland, which docked yesterday
morning. The vessel had gales and high from
the time she left Antwerp on November s. Storms
met with until two days from this port,
although damage done. The passengers
were able 10 spend little time the decks.
Congressman George b. Mcclellan went down on
the revenue cutter to meet his mother, Mrs George
b. Mcclellan who has been away nearly eighteen
months. She was III throughout most of the voyage
home from bronchitis. Mrs. Mcclellan spent most
OF the time she abroad I'm Paris.
another passenger General I4ucius II. War
rem. His wife accompanied him. General Warren
resigned from the army some years ago and for
the last ten years has lived in Paris. He and his
wife are here a visit
Miss Pauline Verhoeven. the principal dancer 81
the Grau Opera Company, a passenger. She
comes here direct from engagement at Covent
Garden. -
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

Of pronounced patterns one quickly
tires
AS stripes or plaids.
But combine the two-youve the
beauty of both; each tempers and
breaks the monOtony of the other.
The combination distinguishes MANY
of our new suits; $40 TO S38.
Youths sizes, 1924 inch chest, SIA
TO S2s-
Friends in need-of warmth.
OVercoats and underwear here.
Fine as silk can be.
English silk hats, SS; American, So.
Opera hats, So.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
rs Broadway. Warren,
opposite City Hall.
6<2 Broadway. 18th MI order.
and la0 20 lss sfh Ave. by mall
l160 Bros tVHy, 21d, "
and "a West Ssd ST.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington, Nov ls-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
Captain ALBERT H. EBER. assistant surgeon N volun~
honoraDy discharged.
Firs, Lieutenant FREDERICK A. DALB. assistant sur
geon Washington Barracks for duty
The following transfers are made the Infantry
second Lieutenant GILIEIMUS Y. HEIDI. from
Company 4 Company ,. Second Lieutenant JOHN
s HAMILTON, from Company n 70 Company l.: Sec
ond Lieutenant EDWARD y. JOHNSTON, 10 Army
Building. New-YoTk.
NAVY.
Lieutenant c. DAVIS. placed on waiting orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon T " RICHARDS. 10 the
Arkansas.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
HOME NEWS.
PRoM1NENr ARR1vALs ~ LIE HoTELs.

ALBEMARLE-F W. Higgins Of Olean, Lieu
tenant Ciovernor-elect. FIFTH AVENUE-Judge
6. b Buxton, Of Norwalk. conn II. HOFFMAN, 4A ~
HOTIAND-E V. r. Thayer of Boston; George
Armour OF Princeton. and Louis F. Payn, Of
L. 5. n. and 7. G Hart. Y. 5. y. MANHATTAN
Theodore H Pomeroy. Of Auburn AEARRE-
White. OF Syracuse. VICTORIA Mayor Josiah
Quincy of Boston. WALDORF-ASTORlA-W II.
Cannff OF Cleveland, president Of the Nickel Plate
Railroad Company: II. B. Ledyard, Of Detroit.
president of the Michigan Central Railroad Com
pany: G. II. Heaid. of Detroit, president OF the
Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad Company: J. &.
stuhbs Of Chicago vice president of the Southern
Pacihc Railroad Company. and Count Won Mont
gelas Of the German Embassy Washington.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
UNION VETERANS ExpEL COMRADES
Twenty-third Street.

AN ECHO OF THE TROUBLE AT NATIONAL. GATH
ERING IN WASHINGTON.
Middletown. n. Y. Nov. &-At the annual en-
campment OF the Union Veterans Union Depart
ment Of New York and Jersey in session here
Colonel George L. Oaks. of Sherman Regiment No
2 Of Rochester. expelled from the order for
'treasonable and revolutionary acts and conduct
unbecomng an officer. Frank B. Hutchinson. of
Rochester. also expelled for conduct al Wash
ington unbecoming officer, in endeavorinE to
assume the Office Of Second Deputy Commander in
Chief after the encampment had refused to accent
the report of the executive committee
Byron S. Dayton. Of this city, was reelected
division commander; James X p Garrison OF
Hancock Regiment. New York. was elected First
Brigade Commando; and Past Colonel Edward
Bell, of Mcclellan Regiment. North Tonawanda
was elected Second Brigade commander
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Horse show a Madison square Garden.
Hearing on sale Of parlor before Municipal Ex
plosive Commission. Fire Headquarters, $40 a m
Conference Of Religions Charities Building. m.
Meeting II property 70 consider Grand Central
Station changes and closing of streets. Grand Central
Palace. 8 p.
Edward NJ Shepard The Constitution Of the United
States Christ English Lutheran Church. Lafayette
ave. Brooklyn. r. m.
Medico-Iegal Society dinner Montauk evening.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF NEW YORK. TUESDAY. NOV Is. 1902
ARRIVED

Steamer tAusD. Mrhtich Cardiff October ST. With
coal 70 Funch. Eeye ca. Arrived at the Bar
Steamer vaderland (Br). Young Antwerp November s
international Navigation Co Arrived the Bar 1890
y nth.
Para November s. with mdse l cabin passenger 10
Booth & Co Arrived at the Bar 1 a
Steamer city Of Washington Byrne. Colon November
H. with mdse and - passengers to the Panama r
Arrived the Bar m.
Steamer Allegheny Ger. Haass. Kingston November
Savanilla T. Cartagena = GrrytoWn s. Port IimOn
the Hamburg American Line. Arrived the
Steamer Maracaibo. Furst. La Guayra November 3
MaraCaibo = Curacao 10 and Ponce L.. and .
passengers To Boulton. Bliss Dallet Arrived the
5:55 a m.
steamer Mexico stevens. Havana November 15 with
mdse and 6 passengers 10 James Ward * Co.
the Bar at 40 m.
Steamer Trojan tBr). from Tampico Amboy.
Steamer George W clyde, Chichester. No
vember l3 and Wilmington 10. with mdse 10 William +
Clyde 4
Steamer jefferson. Dole. Newport News and Norfolk
with mdse and passengers 20 the Old dominion 60.
81 Barbados November H. nd
passengers Funch Edge x Co. Arrived the Bar
? m
Gibraltar with mdse and passengers Oerichs
90. South Of Fire Island at II % IN.
Steamer Seminole Watson, jacksonville November IL
L Clyde Il Passed in SANDY Hook Il li:jO p NJ.
Sandy Hook. Nov IS $50 m-Wind northeast. strong
breeze raining.
SAILED
Steamers Kronprinz Wilhelm ttierJ for Bremen via
Plymouth and CheTbourg, Mannheim 'CieT) Hamburg
di Torino tItaD. Naples Genoa: Cymric tTr
Liverpoo Gulf stream, Philadelphia; Seguranca. Colon
Jamestown Newport News and Norfolk; tNorl
cid. Galveston; city of Savannah. Savannah: Mamma
Hata. Baltimore.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
THE MOVEMENTS OF. STEAMERS.
EOREIGN nNKTS

Shields. Nov 1ssailed GER, Dali
dlrn New York.
Lizard is n-Passed steaer KensIngton ,JSr,
HILL New-York Antwerp 80
LeghOrn, Nov lI-ATTived. steamer tHrl John
ston. New York via Naples and Genoa.
BOulogne- -sur-Mer. Nov II, a m-Arrived. steamer
Noordam Dutch. Bonjer. New York for Rotterdam
land proceeded).
Trieste. Nov l4-Arrved. steamer Powhatan
den. New-IOrk via Palermo and Malta.
Antwerp. Nov 17Arrved British Princess tRrl
Freeth, New-York -
CadtZ. Nov l1-ArriVed, steamer NIII (Spanl
bert New-Hork for Barcelona and Genoa
Para Nov l7-Arrved. steamer Cearense tBr. Crouch.
New-York.
Melbourne. Nov lS-Arrtved previously steamer Elm
Branch tbIl, HIN. York Via Adelaide sgd
ney, W. " -
Sydney n : W. Nov IS-ArFived tpreviouslyA steamer
ormley tBr. Tamblyn. New-York Via Fremante and
Melbourne.
Montevideo, Nov lA-Arrived. (F3rl
Fothergill. New-York for Ruenos Ayres and Rosario
wright Trieste. New York
Barbados Nov 16-Sailed steamers tRr,
Hughes from Para. New-York; British Prince tBrl
McDougan Crom Santos New York.
a Nov i7-Saed. PHILADELPHIA Cham
bers. New-York. via San
Kobe, Nov IT-Sailed, Indrawadi CBr) Candy
lfroTn YoAohamal, NeN-York.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
NxkMlNSkxhas
IISS w Cor. 18th ST
BNOADWA "a I Cor. Canal St.
Stores. Near Chambers.

mock terror. What will the Ansiophobes say
when they hear about ths? a.-.
| calmly Now that you call my attention TO it. III
have il changed once. All that Is necessary Is
lions mouths so that they drOop and then 1t will
look If some one was twisting the British non
tail"
THE LIMITATIONS OF GREATNESs.-A few
exled New-Yorkers finding considerable amuse-
ment In the story Of a conversation recently over
heard in a Penusylvania-ave. cafe. The incident
occurred just the review of the District Police
and Fire departments by the commissioners OF the
District Columbia. and while the splendid ap;
pearance OF the still subject or local
satisfaction. Two men were sitting at a small
table comparing euosies. and the conversation
naturally drifted to invidious comparisons.
What was the name of that New-York policeman
who made such lot OF trouble awhile ago? in
quired one of the men presently.
Policeman" said the second, with an ar a OF
But he wasn't no policeman. he was a sergeant
You mean Sergeant Deyery.
AN OLD DEBT PAID TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Secretary Show feels like a man who has found
a full pocketbook. He received to-day from the
North American Commercial Company check for
over s57 600 which been due account Of seal
skins taken on the Prybilof Islands in the winter
OF lsS990 In that year there were 415s skins taken
by the natives from seals killed for food. The
contract of the old Alaska Commercial Company
North american company Went ITO "" eiIa
date. Both companies claimed the skins Legal
ership and pending the decision Of the courts the
government did not press its claim for rental The
Company securing the skins, but the treasury De,
partTnent not informed Of the settlement, ana
Was tte compieteIy lost sight Of About year ago the
officials OF the department discovered that the claim
Vas in Cor g. @ nEo the
original claim with interest. was received.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
announcements.
ICARIA.
A New Collar.
4 . ".

Faded hair RECEIVERS It's youthful color and
softness by the of PARKERS HAIR RAISAM
HINDERCoRNs. the best corns. IS cts
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATuRn ALMANA.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
rises am 300 Moons a1s 10
HIGH WATER.
AM.-Sandy Island iO45 He'll Gate 70 4
PM.Sandy Hook 1880 Gov. % Hell Gate
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

Princess Anne. Norfolk, Old Dom ..... 300 p IT
J. Wilhelm ". Port au Prince. Dutch 1000 m
Paloma. Hsyan ports. Munson II 80 m 400 p
Roaalind. Newfoundland. Red Cross. 1000 a 1900
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

James McCreery & Co.
Ladies' Suits.
Blue or black Venetian
cloth suits. Blouse model
coats. SiIk-lined pIeated
skirts.
1880
Zibeline Suits, handsomely
trimmed with velvet and
braid. Blouse model
pleated coat.
$500
Black Crepe de Chine or
peau de sole, separate
skirts. Latest models.
Fine quality materials.
$3.50 $3.50 $500
Twenty-third Street.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
James McCreery & Co.
Cotton Sheets
and Pillow Cases.

Ready for use. Prices are
less than cost of sheeting
by the yard.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

San Francisco. Nov. H-The official closing quo
tations for mining stocks to-day were follows:
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

MATTER OF INTERNATIONAL. MOMENT.
Two Roman lions, the architectural decorations
Of the marble mantel In the state dining room at
the White House. have reused a merry war of wit.
A Cabinet officer who was inspecting the work Of
renovation stood aghast he the ram
pant lions the symbol OF British power and su-
premacy the world over, showing their teeth from
an American state apartment.
This will never do in the world" said he in
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
PEOPLES CHORAL UNION
1000 VOICES

FRANK DAMROSCF. .Conducto
Also WALTER pASiROSCH AND ORCHESTRA
and EMINENT SOIOISTS.
Prices SOs 10 81 50 Office. pttsons hotels an
agencies
-EVERET~T PIANO USED.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

'Brings mail.
New-York tribune., 1902-11-19

rrHE ANNUAL MEETING Of the y. =. S.i
etv for Relief Widows and orphans os n snssaA
VIII be held at the AssaeInS "A N1 -
New IL. i'o-' ANpREw T. cuRSIES. u. D.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-03-06
A NEW BUILDING

At the Trades & Labor assembly
meeting last Wednesday night COM
mittee of seven was elected to
make arrangements to incorporate
the organization. They will erect a
handsome two-story building with a
basement. The latter will be fitted
up as a gymnasium. The rest of the
building will contain large assembly
room and other smaller ones to be
used by the various labor organiza.
tions in the city.
Business operations will be COM
menced as soon as the incorporation
papers are received.
The site for the location of the new
hall has not as vet been definitely de-
cided upon, but it will be erected in
the business portion of the city.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-03-06
AN AGED PREACHER

Father Vipond, of Hillside, was in
the city last week. Mr.. Vipond is an
old Methodist preacher. He is SO
years of age, but as lively and active
as man much younger. He got
shaved in local tonsorial shop while
here. He informed the barber who
worked on him that he was used to
shaving himself and could do it very
quickly. From present indications
Father Vipond will exceed the cen
turian's mark by many years. He is
of Scotch nationality.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-03-06
BASE BALL

An effort is being made from
Pueblo to form an Arkansas Valley
base ball league to include Canon
City, Florence, Rocky Ford, Pueblo,
La Junta, and Walsenberg. The plan
is that games be played on Sundays
and holidays and pennant be given
the winners. There are many fans in
the city who enjoy good article of
ball and the rooters could root to
their hearts content if such an organ.
ization was formed.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-03-06
She Owed Grimm a ThaIer.

] heard an interesting anecdote
of Jacob Grimm the other day. One
of the prettiest fairy tales ends with
the words whoever refuses to be-
lieye this story owes me athaler."
One winter morning little jew
ish girl rang the doorbell in Berlin
and asked the servant if Herr Pro-
fessor Jacob Grimm was at home.
When informed that he was not,
she snid politely:
"Will you please hand him this
thaler when he returns2' p
The servant took the coin, glanc-
ed at It curiously and inquired who
sent it and what il was for.
81 owe him the money myself" /"
said the little girl.
"Why, what for?"
"Becausc don't believe the story
about the wolf."-Chicago Record
Herald.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-03-06
CONDENSED STORIES.
The Bottle Of Perfume. the Carpet
Swel per and the sury.

The essence Of hospitality is Mr..
Hank Smith of Michigan when his
constituents come to town. lie
guides them about the capitol M
troduees them to the notal les in
pubic life, presents them IT the
White House and secs to it that
they receive favorable mention in
the e~spapers. But fond lover
OF a good story is this one of the
tlfee Smiths from Michigan. and
when he was going the rounds the
other day with Mr.. John 4. Bird of
Adrian, a leader at the bar in those
parts, he could not forego a remi-
niseence.
Bird and | were once opposing
counsel in suit growing out OF
alienation of affection" said Mr..
Smith. "Ile was attorney for the
accused and | for the aggrieved Ii
developed that the defendant had
sent a sweet bottle of perfume to
my clients wife, and in the course
of the trial examined him very
closely about that little memento.
The defendant assured me he had
been buying several Christmas gifts
and, seeing the beautiful bottle of
perfume, bethought himself to pur-
chase it for the wife of my client.
"'And did you also think to buy
something as Christmas gift fol-
your own wife?' | asked him.
eyes
"'What was it?
GA carpet sweeper responded
the defendant.
"Up to that time the case had
been going in favor of my friend
Bird" continued Mr.. Smith, "but
with that response | saw him slide
down in his chair"
"And what was the outcome?r
Mr.. Smith was asked.
"That carpet sweeper turned the
jury in my favor" he replied, "and
cost the defendant, who had pur-
chased it, exactly $4,000"