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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
HAVEMEYER HEAVILY FINED.
Sugar Kings son Scored by Officer
Tor Speeding Automobile.

mr. Ai'isi' - 10 lAI.
New York. March @2-Frederick c. Have
meyer, son "f the late sugar king. Tneo-
upre t~taEeTu"yer. was Ine-cilessly fiayed I'm
tho HofkViile Police Court by Magistrate
Mayo. when he was fined the Il avs limit
for racing an automobile up Fifth avenue
on Saturday.
RThe Magistrate told the young million
<ire in substance that he ought to be
Ashamed OF himself.
L am finirS You only $40. because that is
all the law will permit me 10 impose. l
want You to understand that | am giving
you the limit Of the law. You ought at
least 10 appreciate that your action was
improper"
These words. uttered by Magistrate
young millionaire. who had insulted the
court by sending his coacnman to represent
him
he stepped from the prisoners dock. his
face flaming with shame. Going to the
clerks desk, he pulled out a big roll of
money, and, taking Il bill from the outside
of it. paid his fine. He hurried at ones
neighhorh"od, refusing TO say a word to
any one
The young millionaire who was so sum-
maIily dealt with by the court was ar
rested hy Eicycie Policeman John Ormsby.
He was in the &C; Of trying to circle in his
~ his were running with full speed up the
avenue He was riGiculing them for not
being able TO 20 faster.
He told them 10 get a horse. When he
attempted To- circle around them he block
AIDED The entire thOroughfare. When Po-
licemGn Ormsby told him to stop he put
on more steam and went straight ahead.
and il was only by an extraordinary squirt
that the policeman caught him and placed
him under arrest.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
WOMEN STUDENTS VEx
They Seek to Organize an Anti
flirting" Society.
SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
Chicago. March 22-Prof.ssors uf North
western University have placed thsir stamp
Of disapproval upon flirting by and with tn.
female students. and ii movement has start
ed among the young women To organic. ALI
antifiirting" society.
Discouraged In tneir efforts to prevent
fruliceome ''co-.ds' from obeying their i'm
pulse to wave from windows OF their dor
mitories at young men students in the street
by penalizing the offenders. the faculty has
decided. Ii IL said. to resort to different
methods. The professors will attempt TO
create a sentiment among them against
flirting.
n ~ o,ra ~
the faculty believes half the battle will he
won.
The idea of forming an "antihirting'' So
ciety was suggested to one OF the .'co-eds''
recently by a person In close relationship
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23

Frank Desprez, and Lorraine. Lorraine.
Loree," by Charles Kingsley.
MIR. kyrle Bellew recited "Th Cane Bot
TONED Chair of Thackeray. and gave also
Clarence's dream from Richard III"
Mrs. Robert Barclay Macpherson Miss
Marie Burroughs recite,I The Princess"
10y Christina Rosetii. and Miss Amy Baker
gave Kate Douglas Virgins skit on wag-
rer. "Bluebeard," with Mr.. Bruno HUM at
the piano. and "A Teacup Dialogue" ar
ranged for her by Mr.. Clyde Fitch. There
We're also songs by Miss Helen Niebuhr.
Miss Marguerite Hall and Miss Fielding
Roselle and several selections by the Hauser
string quartet.
In the audience We're NrS. George +.
Shtady, Mrs. William I.ummis. Mrs. Iiar-
cnce Postley. Mrs. George {. CIausen. Mrs.
Edward Lauterbach. the Misses I.auterbach,
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh J. Chisholm. Mrs. How
ard Carroll. Mrs. David B. 1vison. Mrs.
John Stewart. Mrs. Charles Bieelow. Mrs.
Gardner Wetherbee. MIR. and Mrs. r. r.
Halsey, Mrs. Gilman Collamore. Mrs. sam
uel r. Adams. Mrs. II. Durant Cheever.
Mrs. Mortimer kddcms. Miss Marion Ad-
doms. Mrs. Charles Ropes. Mrs. ]. Haw!ey
Barnes. Mr.. a. Huidekoper Bond. Mrs. Je-
rome Bernheimer ana Mrs. J. Van V. OIL
colt.
After the entertainment tea was served.
the Misses adams. Miss Elsie Postley, Miss
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
WILCOX VERDICT is DELAYED.
Disagreement Of the jury Causes
Threats of Lynching.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

y. 7 = =. I.|E-NII.
Elizabeth City. N G, March 2.-The jury
In the Wilcox case reported their failure to
reach a verdict shortly after 3 o'clock this
morning. and now stand eight for hanging
and four for acauittal. The people showed
Aeir ~disapproyaI Immediately by expres-
Aions OF a very infaInmatory nature about
the four jurymen who would set Wilcox
free.
Toasts are being drunk to the death or
wilcox. Threats of lynchfng are heard on
all sides. and WilcoX's father says he has
the names of four leaders who are organic
ing a mob TO lynch his boy. It is reported
that women have declared their intention
of fonning male attire 10 help lynch Will
cox il the jury acquits him.
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Collamore. the Misses Bachelor and the
Misses Latuerbach being at the tea table.
SEEK MArRIM0NY.
Attend Il Novena That they May
Encourage Bashful SWANS.

RIcPI BLlC SPE TAI.
Hoboken. March 22-Nay Hymen say
Amen 10 the prayers Of the young
women OF ST. Joseph's Church.
The suddenly increased devotion OF these
charming parishionsrs Of Father McEvoy
became manifest recently. when the good
father was agreeably surprised TO ind the
pews filled with the young and attractive
member OF the parish, and since then they.
have not missed a day at their deyotions
1t was only by chance that the secret of
the novena leaked out.
During the past two years there has been
a lack OF marriages in the parish.
The idea Of a nine-dsys prayer for hus>
bands was suggested by one of the bright
est and most devout ct the young Women
and eagerly seconded. Since then the at,
tendance at the church has greatly in
creased.
1T can dc no HARM" said Father Nc.
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Half Price.

English SemiPorcelain. liz pieces. deep
border. underglaze decoration, an
tique design, $50 value for $500.
English Semiporcelain. rs pieces, blue
or green flower and ribbon decoration,
SIS 90 value for 5000
English Semiporcelain. 112 pieces,
beautiful shapes, pink flower and
tinting, gold edges and tracing. An
extremely pretty set, 500. 90 value for
SI0.0 90.
English Semiporcelain. decorations,
pinks or wild rose. gold illuminated,
l12 pieces, S24.0O value for u ZOO.
Austrian China The Weimar"-
100 pieces, choice of 6 decorations.
beautiful floral designs and gold
tracing, very pretty shapes, $500
Limoges China-1OO pieces. very hand
some. hand-painted floral decorations,
five designs, gold-stippled handles,
&c. 50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23

Laundry Besides t Ii e
SDec;aIt;es ordinary
S everV-da V
laundry neceSSarieS we have
q number of new cOntri-
vanceS-late inventiOnS-bv
which better results may be
accomplished and the drudg-
cry of wash day changed to
comparative pleasure. You
will be interested in these
and we will be pleased to
show them to YOU.
Little Dot Wrinzer. as perfect in every
detail as the large wringer. is only
a. inches wide; very convenient for
laces, handkerchiefs. etc. hardwood
and rubber rolls-price 81.
Little Midget. another small wriuser.
all iron frame, rubber rolls, self adj
justing-price 40c.
WrinEers-Iron frame. adjustable roll
ers, 81, SIPS and 81. 50.
Wringers-The True Blue. absolutely
the best wriuger made. solid rubber
rolls. steel ball bearings. 81, IS and
S..
Clothes Mengie-Spiendid for sheets.
table cloths, etc: polished hardwood
rollers, "a inches wide, ball bearings,
81. so.
Washing Machines - The Anthony
Wayne washes perfectly with little
labor. Very simple, but strong and
durable-price S..
Folding Wash B:nch-Holds 2 tubs
and wringer between. very light and
strong and folds compacily when not
in use-pricc 81. rs.
Laundry Table and Seffee combined:
when not in use table folds back.
rakins 4 seitee; box seat holds lines,
pins, soap. starch, etc Sl.75.
Gas Heating honS-The Boston at
taches to any gas jet with rubber
hose, 9 faces. reversible, one always
ready. nickel plated, no smoke or
SCOT to mark linen, special stand with
burne. i'll center NAV also be used for
heating. iron, stand and s #. hose. s..
Gas Lron-Heated on any gas burner.
very convenient for a quick iron. z5c
and ST.
Iron Heating Stand for use on gas.
gasoline or oil stove. heats 8 irons
on one flame. quick. no heat wasted,
invaluable and inexpensive. Sc.
Sleeve Iron. long pointed. nickel
plated and polished. 4Sc and SOC.
Polishing Irons. to put a glossy finish
on shirt bosorns. g STYLES, j5c. 40c
and z5c.
Iron Holders Cloth, asbestos lined,
IOc each.
Shirt Waist Boards. sleeve and waist
board together, very convenient. 75c.
Clothes Props. plain and extension,
E5c and SOC
Clothes Dryer-Plant it in the center
of the yard: opens and shuts like an
umbrella and revolycs; gives 10 yards
clothes space. Be sure 10 see this
great convenience. With wood CEN
ter post. IS; with galvanized iron
post. $40.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
DRAMATIC STARS
RECITE FOR CHARITY
Mrs. Leslie Carter and kyrIe Bel
lew Appear at Entertainment
to Aid Sanatorium.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
. New York. March 22-Und.r the auspices
of Auxiliary No. 9 OF the Stony Void Sana-
torium Association, a successful musical
and dramatic entertainment was given In
aid Of the new hospital In the parlors OF
The Buckingham Hotel. The rooms were
filled 10 OVERLOOKING.
Considerable interes; WAS added to the
varied programme by the appearance OF
Mrs. Leslie Carter, who for the first time
in her career appeared as a ~reciter. She
gave with dramatic force ''Lasca," by
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GO.CartS.
Pefriuerators The best evil
dence of the

Pefriuerators The best evil
dence of the
splendid qualities of the old
reliable Siberia efrigeratorS
is the large annual increase
in sales. Our 1902 line is
now ready for your inspec-
ton.
Siberia Refrigerators. made of kiln
dried ash, charcoal hlled. brass trim
mings, pure, dry, cold air circulation
always. Prices, SIf. SI5. SIS, SIS to
SIS.
Tile R~efrigerafors. inside and outside
beautiful white tiles, mineral wool fill
ing, handsome trimmings. hygienic
and perfect refrigeration. Prices, Sis.
SLZS, SI44 and 500.
Tiled Lined. solid polished oak ex-
terror and tile lining, a little cheaper
but'equally as good. Prices. S57,
S6z.50, s76.S0 SSI. $50 and Sis.
Glass Lined. Solid oak JACKET. lined
with etched plate glass has-inch thick.
These are entirely new and will GER
tainly become popular. Prices S57
TO SSI.
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A Royal Demonstration.

A demonstration of the merits of the Royal" broom
"a new invention-will be given in our Housefurnishine
Store every day this week. 1t sweeps cleaner and more
easily than any other. and does not raise the dust. 1t will
outwear two or three ordinary broons and is therefore
cheap
rs cents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
ANCIENT BOAT FOUND.
Wooden Craft Supposed to BE
Nearly 1000 Years Old.

REPUBLIc SPECIAL
London. March a remarkable discov-
cry has been made I'm county Mayo. Ireland.
whe1- Il wooden boat. believed tn be nearly
gvO years old. has been dug up by some
liboreTS.
They struck something hard with their
spades. and IA first thought 4 was a cof-
I'm. Later. =. boat. beautifully carved
from the trunk OF AN oak tree. was re
veaied- 1t Was rorty-six feet long and
showed absolutely 40 signs of decay. The
wood was 80 hard that hatchets made
scarcely any impression on II.
Excursions are now being formed to view
this relic OF Celtic customs. which will
shortly he taken to the Dublin Museum.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
JardiniereS and
PedeStalS.

Rcd and green or blue and green blend
ed colors. "a in. high, $500. Blend
ed pink. green. yellow and brown
colors and handsomely embossed
shapes. 3 #. high. $500.
LouweIsa Ware, similar to lockwood,
soft unicrslaze floral decorations,
very rich effects, S6.25, $3.50.
sI1. so, S25 90.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23

Bargains in Justone or
Plated Ware pieces OF each
kind. and for
this reason we will sell them
at less than actual factory
cost. The assortment in
cludeS water pitchers, choc-
Olate and tea pots. tea sets.
cream pitchers. syrup pitch
erS. fruit baskets. in addition
to the following. which will
give Il hint of the bargains.
Flower Vases were s1.25. 81. 80. now
SOC, 6Oc and z5c.
Afsmfzers. cut glass, silve, trimmings.
were IS and $50, row S22S and
81.
Cake Baskets. Embossed and hligree
designs. were "a. 81 AMI S6, now
81. SIPS and $3.50.
C~sndefabra 3 and 4 light. colonial de-
design. beaded edges, highly polished,
were 81 and IS. now So and 81.
Jewel Boxes, puff satin lining, were
81, $3.50 and SO. now 81, S2.25 and
SIS.
GO.CartS. Our splendid assort-
-- ment of Go-Carts and
Baby Carriages is now
ready for your inspection. The de-
signs arc new and graceful. wheels
have rubber tires and patent foot
brakes, patent hubs. and bodies rest
on patent scroll springs, insuriug
perfect ease and comfort.
The upiiolstering this YEA is ex-
ceptionaliy tasteful, silk damaSk.
broadcloth, figured velour. ETC.. in
ayariety of shades with handsome
parasols to match.
Go-Carts, $3.50. $3.50, $3.50. $40. so
and up 10 $50.
Baby Carriages. SIS, 81. S., So and up to
$40
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Special-Cake Pans.

This week re close out our stock of VAN DEUSEN cake
pans. They require no greasing, portion of side is removable. per-
hitting of passing of knife under the cake to loosen it. Strongly
made of heavy tin; two sizes. round. square and oblong shape,
were zoe and 25c-
Choice, Zoe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23

Parkershurg. w. Va. March 2z-The
United States Steel Corporation will open
ft,- new coal mines along the Norfolk and
Western Railway. which will he double
tracked TO accommodate the traffic.
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pI,x Rewritten for Mrs. Potter.

London. March 2--Mrs- James Brown
Potter. who resigned he- part In stephen
Phllips's play. Ulysses because she was
not allowed to act with what she consid-
cred sufficient force. has been requested by
Beerbohm Tree to take II again. and the
play will he reconstructed to suit her ideaA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
Spring Necessities.

This store is always ready with the necessares demanded by each
recurring season.
Just now Spring needs force themselves on the attention and the
required helps for house cleaning, gardening and other Spring duties and
pleasures are here in full array.
Not only are they here, but here in the character and quality that
have made this house so satisfactory to deal with.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARAGRAPHS

Mr.. and Nrs. George ID. Barron and
family left Webster Groves Friday night for
their home in TeZiutlan. Mexico. They VII
remain there until juno |, when they will
remove n New York. where they will re-
side in the future. Mr.. Barron was born
and raised in Webster Groves and went to
Mexico IN his early life. He invested in
lead mines and is now said 10 he Il million
aiTe.
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with the instructors. and IL is understood
the latter are behind the schem=. None of
the professors Is willing to stand sponsor
for the new organization. however
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
x.w Ark.n.a. Corporations.

REP RLIC ECI
Little Rock. Ark. March 22-Secretary OF
State Crockett issued certificates OF incor-
p~oration as follows To-day:
Pine BlpH Furniture Company; capital "a, ~
President. I. a.. Knox: vice President. A
KNOB: secretary. Dan S. Whesry; treasurer, b
=. koonce
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Rubber Handle
Knives and Forks.

they came from the factory, but
discontinued patterns; to close
them out
s doz. Medium Knives, were $500
doz., HOW $500 doz.
10 sets Dessert Knives and Forks, were
$3.50 set, now 81 SO set.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23

Evoy. ut IL a laudabls object. Marriage
is a sacred state. and IL is not unreasonable
20 believe that prayer can bring it to pass
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N,.sourI RIve, L.. Cn.-.

Cha mberlain. s. n. March IA huge
fee gorge has formed in the Missouri River
sixty miles north of here. and II il feared
that when IL breaks there will be great
loss Of life and property.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
Dinner Sets Our china

buyer.
ALWAYS on the alert to secure
advantages for our custom
ers, while in New York re-
Gently secured some fine i'm
ported dinner sets, new de-
signs and decorations. We
offer them to YOU as we
bought them, at
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caWn
Tennis.

Nolf. In addition to the we'll
known McGregor and
Prestwick Clubs. we have
added to our line the follow
Ing new ones:
MeGregsr's side spliced. the louyes,
driving club made.
HUNTS n~on-rustable iron club.
Nichols Special iron club with check
cred face.
Cdddy 8aGS-Heavv brown Canvas with
pocket, s.2S; without pocket. zSc.
Leafher-Stiff, with detachable sling
$3.50.
Leafher-Heavy, with pocket. 81. 50.
Scorcn Plaid. 81. 50.
PLgskin, So.
Mexican H~and.carved, IS.
Score Books free on request.
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Marriage licenses were issued in
Clayton yesterday to Frank /. Hays of No.
$50 Locust street and Eleanor Hodge Bey-
\erIy of No. $50 West Whittier street; Julius
Spfrmau of No 4I63 Blaine avenue and LIZ
~ RinGsn Of No 1906 South Seventh street.
Of NeliStuu.
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lower in pricing than elsewhere.
The designs are new and graceful
rich cur glass. iridescenr cffec.s and
tintS in our late impor.ations Of art
glass: even the pressed glass vases
are strikingly pretty and cost so
little.
Pressed Glass. Three new and hand
some designs, height l.. 10 and is
inches. Prices, J5c, 69c. Csc, T5c
and 90c.
American Beauty floor vases. 80 in,
So and S..
or white glass. with rich gold decora-
lions, beautiful shapes and variety of
sizes-s!, SI..5o. 81. So. to $40.
Cyprisse Art Giass-Floral decorations
in enamel colors and gold. very deli
cate color effects - Si.65 ST. !,
$3.50 and up to S!6
Art GIass-A large and beautiful col
lection of Persian, Papilliou and Iris
Art Glass. variety of rich colorings
and classical slIapes-prices, SZ25.
$3.50. SIS. Si2, TO SIS.
American Entirely new de-
C,,t Glass. signs, rich, deep
= cuttings. bril-
liant effects, and lower prices
than we have ever been able
to offer before. Just a few
hints of the beauties to be
seen here.
Lily shape. prism cut and star bottom,
$3.50.
Cylinder shape. rich prism cut, 10la
inches tall, 81.
Lily shape. diamond and fan cut. star
bottom. 16 inches tall. Sz.75.
A new shape. giving large spact for
flower stems; prism. bull's-eye and
diamond cut, 10. Il and IA inches,
$3.50. SH end $3.50.
Lily shape, elaborate prism and bulls
eve cut, IS inches tail. The finest
value we have ever seen for the
price, Sf7. 50.
China Vases.
Austrian China floral and tinted deco
ration, large assortment, Csc, SOC.
75c and 81.
Royal Dux Iris decoration, delicate
color tone, very artistic and appro-
pirate for Easter flowers, SI.7S,
S2.z5, IS and $3.50.
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Third Floor.
.JardiniereS.

Green, brown and yellow blended col
ors, variety of sizes. Prices, Csc, SIS,
S5c and SIPS each.
TOkinabi Ware. Terra Gotta with
raised gold and silver decorations.
Prices. 66c, Csc. 90c, ST. 90 each.
Jardinieres witt, handles. red, green.
brown and yellow blended colors. en-
bossed designs. Prices, 500, $3.50
and ST. 40.
Jardinieres. beautiful underglaze dec
orations. very similar 10 lockwood.
SIPS, 81. rs, 81. 50. s.. so, $500.
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Ping Pong.

Complete Sets, $3.50 to s12.
Extra Rails, 5Oc and 15c per dog.
Extra Rackets, 50c To $3.50 each.
Special Ping Pong Tables. Sl2 each
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greater variety
and lower prices.
Nets. from 7Sc TO s..
Rackefs. 81. 81 so, 81
up TO So 50.
Balls, 81. rs TO 81.
Enrts T,~ ty-l
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Louisa Schneider filed suit for d.
vOrce I'm the Clayton Circuit Court yesterday
from William Schneider. whom she married
in Jefferson County. June -. 1894. The COLI
PIE separated in November. 1896. She CHARGES
abandonment and nunsupport, and asks for
fine restoration Of her maiden name of Asel-
man.
John Hodge. n negro, who was tried
Friday by a jury in the Clayton Circuit
Court on a charge of burglary and larceny.
was found guilty Friday night and SEN
fenced to five years in the Penitentiary. His
employer, George Brown, of Pattonyille.
was the prosecuting witness. He testified
that Hodge had broken into his house dur
ing his absence one night last September
and robbed him of several dollars In money.
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HOusefurnishing Store.
Second Floor.

Bargains in Just one ortwO Laundry Besides
D,.+aa 1Mor. pieces of each C...:,,+:.. ordin;
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China Store.
Easter

Easter
Vases
For II c
flow e 7 s
typical of
Eastertide,
1 / t t 1 II &
receptacles
w i'll b e
foundinOur
choice col
! o n
greater in
variety and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-10-23
ChInese EtIquette.

The polite Chinaman will always re-
fer to himself in deprecatory terms.
This trait of Chinese etiquette is aptly
expressed in one of their own tales, in
which a visitor is represented as call
ing in his best clothes and seated i'm
the reception room awaiting the ar
rival of his host. a rat that had been
prying in jar of oil on n rafter above,
frightened at the intrusion Of the call
er, ran away and in so doing upset the
oil jar, which fell on the visitor, satu-
rating his elegant robes with oil. Just
as the face of the guest was purple
with rage the host entered, when the
proper salutations were performed,
after which the guest proceeded to ex-
plain the situation, "As l entered your
honorable apartment and seated my
self under your honorable beam | in
advertently terrified your honorable
rat, which fed and upset your honora.
bic oil jar upon my Insignificant per.
son. which is the reason of my con
temptiblo appearance in your honora-
BILE presence"
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The London silly scn.on.

Always at the beginning Of Au-
gust" says sydney Brooks. the editor
of each London daily casts about for
subject that will fetch the great
British public and flll the correspond
ence column. such as Is Marriage q
FailureP The Decay Of Domesticity,
English Versus American Women,
why Don't Young Men MarryT
Should Women Work. or Are We
Improvident? A member Of the pa.
per's stan will write letter TO the
editor opening the ball Another mem
ber will reply TO him. Instantly from
Clapham and BrlXton and throbbinl
provincial households there sets in q
steady stream OF lctters-all genuine
and argumentative ana for the most
part quite appallingly earnest. II Is
a most curious phenomenon. such,
suppose, as no other country can show
For thousands of men and womer
these annual discussions would seen
TO be their one chance OF really open
ing their hearts and minds TO the
world, and very strange spectacl,
they make when opened, the minds es
pecially. No ope who really wanted
to study England could ignore thes,
debates They throw more than n lit
tie light on the English character anG
the average English intelligence"