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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

the eight of his life was his wife,
and that they jointly conducted a
mission in the city of New York;
that shortly after IL M, while they
we're conducting a midday service,
man came to them who gave his
name as Oily Van Slick, and con-
fessed he had that day fraudulent
ly obtained $500 from Mr.. Slow
60, and professed to be exceeding
ly sorry for his crime, and begged
them to take the ill-gotten money,
and, if possible, restore it to it's
rightful owner; that they had
learned from Mr.. Van Slick that
most likely they would find me at
some time during the afternoon at
the Grand Central Depot; that
they. had gladly consented to ease
MI. Van Sticks conscience; that
my appearance Tailed with the
description given by Mr.. Van
Slick of the man whom he de-
frauded; that they were overjoyed
to be in time to restore my money
to me, and that it would make
them happy for many days to
come if I would accept from their
hands what was my own. Then
the lady took from her purse five
one hundred dollar notes and gave
them to me, saying: "Mr. Slowgo,
words fail me to express how happy
1 am to be an agent in this trans
action, which not only means $500
restored to it's rightful owner, but
also, let us hope at least, the ref
ormation of. a man whom many
thought utterly lost to honesty and
truth"
Madam" I replied, 81 am aston
ished at what I have heard from
you and your husband, and, tho
I am but plain farmer, I am not
devoid of gratitude. Please, &C
cept from my hand this 500 note
not as a reward for your honesty
and willingness to serve others,
but merely as small token of my
esteem. If you do not wish to
use it for yourself then let it be
spent in furthering the good work
which you are conducting
II accept it in the spiritin which
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

these WORDS: Ii you are a True
friend to my son, as / believe you
are, for I have often heard of col
lege friendships, you will take this
money from me, and use it in my
sons behalf. Oh, my heart is
almost broken! Go at once and
do what you can for my boy, and
earn a fathers blessing" He
looked at me in a regretful sort of
way, and asked for my full name
and post Office address.
"My name," I said, "is 81. Slow
go, ST., and my post Office address
is Slowgo Station, Stagnation
county, New York"
"WeIl, Mr., Slowgo, you can rest
assured that your son will soon be
himself again. Good-bye!'
"God bless you! God bless your
I shouted after him, as he walked
rapidly away.
I stood lost in thought for few
moments, and wished I were home,
that I might alleviate my grief
with little hard cider, when sud-
denly I felt a rude hand tightly
grasping my arm. Turning around
I found the hand belonged to a
big policeman. who hurled at me
these questions: "What did that
teller want with you? Where did
he go to? Did he do you? Why
in h-ll don't you answer?'
He fairly took my breath away,
but [ told him in as few words as
possible all that had happened, and
wondered the while why any one,
especially police officer, should
be so interested in things that
didn't concern him. But he soon
enlightened me.
"You old fool" he shouted,
chat man was Oily Van Slick, the
greatest swindler and bunko steerer
in New York City. Your five
hundred dollars is gone up the
fue; see?" Then he hurriedly
went off in the direction the
swindler had taken, but whether
his object was to arrest him and
bring him to justice, or to get a
share of the five hundred dollars, I
have had no means of finding out.
It is needless to speak of my
chagrin and humiliation-you can
easily imagine it.
[ reached Mr.. Morgan's bank in
time and Mr.. Morgan invited me
into his private Office, and after
the customary greetings were over
[ told him of my adventure with
the INSCRIPTIONS person [ met at
the depot. When I mentioned
your sojourn at the Saltwater In
dustrial College, he smiled in a
knowing way, as if his memory
reverted to his own college days.
He laughed outright when I be-
walled the loss of my money, and
said the man who feeced me was
a fool to play for such small stakes,
even if he had a sure thing. Then
he asked me how much money I
had left; and I counted out the
fifteen hundred that remained Of
the two thousand dollars which I
brought to New York. This he
gave to one of his hired men, g
Mr.. Tool, and told him to double
it for me in less than an hours
time. I expressed my surprise at
his trusting one of his hired men
with 80 much ready cash, but he
only smiled and said, ooh, yes; it
is quite a big sum, but he is re-
liahla man He aarns ahonf *
600, 900 a year for me, but I pay
him we'll for his services-his
salary is So, 500 a year." Then he
advised me to take my money back
home with me and invest it in
Stagnationville real estate, and as
sured me that by doing so I could
lo,11o - ~ fo,,r 1oorc Wiki
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16


lief from that feeling of
oppression which has for some
time encountered my breast and
we'll nigh driven Reason from her
throne. Surely, there is no fool
like an old fool, and l am an old
fool just as sure as my name is
Hiram Slowgo. [ have been swim
died. twice in the same day! On
Hiram! you do not know how your
poor old fathers cheeks burn while
he confesses it to you. But l must
make clean breast Of it, and for
the first time in my life [ own
that you are wiser than [ am, and
hope you will pardon me for not
having found it out sooner. But l
may as we'll begin my tale of woe
at once, and explain to you how it
happened.
On the fourteenth of last January
Invent to New York to deposit the
income from my farms, and mort
cages, and other sources, amount
ing in all to $4,000. The trip to
New York was made without any
unusual happenings, but just after
leaving the train, and when [
was elbowing my way through the
crowd, l unfortunately stepped on
the toes of well-dressed gentle
man, who glared at me as if he
wanted to devour me on the spot.
II beg your pardon" said I, "it
:grieves me-"
'N'ever mind your apologies, old
man." said he, ''you shouldn't be
in such hurry; it pays to go slow
sometimes. You are out of place
here; you should go to Minnesota
and chase jack rabbits over the
pralrleS.
care you from Minnesota" I
asked.
II am"
do you know anything about
the Saltwater Industrial College?"
II graduated from that college
less than week ago."
"Did you become acquainted
with my son Hiram while up
,there?'
''What! Are you my friend
Hiram's father? Shake! Poor
boy! he often spoke to me about
you" After saying this he gave
me such a searching look as if he
meant to read my very thoughts,
and [ wondered not little what
was going on in his mind. Pres
emily he asked:
"When did you hear from your
som"
ellis last letter reached me
shortly after New Years"
"Ah, you haven't heard the sad
news then?'
"What about?"
Before he answered he looked
to the right and to the left, then
he walked off three or four steps,
and stood for moment as if hes
itating what to do; then he re-
turned to me, and said:
"Say, old man, it's too bad, but
I haven't the heart to tell you."
"Why do you keep me in this
awful suspense? Tell me the
worst, and at oncer' I exclaimed
excitedly.
"Well, since you insist upon it,
I will tell you: Your son went
insane!'
"Good God! From what cause?''
"He wrestled with an idea, and
the unusual exercise unbalanced
his mind
my poor boy! Is there any
hope?"
"Y-e-s-I know an expert who
can restore him, but it will cost
about $780," He had scarcely
finished speaking before pulled
L->lla4 G.e.,o .,ax, s,na:do x,oaLoA
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16

l.
Mr.. Morgan merely pointed at me,
and the man handed me a sealed
letter, which I opened and read
Immediately. 1t read as follows:
Mr.. Slowgo: That was myth
about your son wrestling with an
idea. He never had an idea, and
considering who his father is. he
is not likely to have any-at least
no inherited ideas. Still [ am
sorry for what has happened. The
money burns in my pocket. Your
son is in safe place, and, [ should
judge, is an immune as far as
diseases of the brain are concerned.
Hope to see you again-may make
restitution. Had you Swallowed
to Mr.. Morgan's Office.
Yours, with thanks,
Oily Van Slick"
[ handed the letter to Mr..
Morgan, who laughed heartily at
the audacity of the villain, and
said, "that fellow has gall enough
to become magnate. Must have
him watched. Maybe he'll prove
another Gates"
Just then Mr.. Tool came back
from his errand, and handed over
$1,000 to Mr.. Morgan, who first
counted it, and then told me to
put it away where Van Slick
wouldn't get it. Mr.. Tool was
already at the door when Mr..
Morgan inquired how he had
managed SO quickly. Il played
the Mud and Ooze stock to move
and win, and it moved and won,"
said Mr.. Tool, and noislessly van
ished from view. "He's a great
checker player said Mr.. Morgan,
II believe I'll raise his salary to
81, 900 some few years hence" I
tried to thank Mr.. Morgan for his
generosity and his advice, but he
wouldn't listen to me. He asked
few questions about my affairs,
and said he was glad to hear had
been successful-in a small way.
Soon after I took my leave; and I
want to say right here and now
that Mr.. Morgan is trump!
Hiram, [ am now about to relate
something the memory of which
causes my hand to tremble and my
pale cheeks to blush. Alas!
What traps are set to catch the
unwary, and into what pitfalls do
the unsuspicious tumble! How
gladly would [ omit giving the
details Of an occurrence the recol-
lection of which is conducive to
nausea, insomnia, mental agony,
insanity and thoughts of the poor
house! How full of wickedness is
this world! How artfully does
villainy clothe itself with the
cloak Of religion! A feeling of
faintness comes over me. I am
constrained to make a trip to the
cellar before I finish this letter.
My strength has returned; my
spirit is revived; I feel equal to
the task before me.
It was about 4 o'clock in the
afternoon when I entered the
Grand Central Depot with the
purpose of taking the first train
for home. As the train was sched-
uled to leave at 4:25, [ bought one
of those yellow journals with big
red head lines, and began to read.
After reading awhile l looked up
from my paper and saw standing
in front of me a gentleman and
Elady-he with countenance like
unto a prophet or high priest, and
she in appearance like unto visitor
from the realms of light and holt
ness. "Kind sir, pardon us," said
the lady, "but if you are Mr.. Slow
go then you will find we are bring
orc Of orood tidinors (How Y,laaa
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-16
IN GAY NEW YORK.

Y DEAR Son: My heart
is full to overlooking
with suppressed rage
and pent up emotion,
and I am writing this
letter chiefly to find re-
lief from that feeling of
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

From Hilo and way ports, per stmr
Kinau. July ESP. Peck, Geo Wright
4. Haneberg; G. p. Benton, A. Hook
ing and wife, Miss Slauskash. Miss
Williams, Master Dow, Mrs. Captain
Hutchinson. A. A. Braymer and wife
Z. r. Stsckable, Mrs. Fletcher, Miss
MeuX. Master X. Lake, Miss Martin
Miss Hoffman. J. Mort Dat and wife
TheO. Wolff. II. X. Bryant. J. Hind
+. Ballentyne. c. J. Fishel, n. NJ
Kaniho and family, j. 7. McCrossen
y. w. Carter. G. p. Judd, Harry pa
mon, Lieut.. Nelson, d. II. Davis. G..
McLennan, Frank Halstead, 7. HOllo
way, J. l.. COrnwell, Roong Hop Long
and son, Mrs. Fernandez and child. Dr.
Irwin, n. c. Willfong, Rev. Shot va,
NADIA, Rev. Wo Sing, Helen Kaiua, A.
C. McBryde, c. J. Day, J. Il. Bolc
C. c. Biting, X. Helen.
From Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Ka-
hoolawe ports, per stmr. Lehua. July
2j.-Robt. Shingle. Wilder Wight, c.
c, Conradt, w. A. Berwick, Moses X.
Nakuina, Mark Robinson, Jr., c. NJ.
Cooke, Jr., Geo. Cooke, w. G. Walker
A. w. Morrison, Barton Haywood, Geo
Munroe, Harold Spencer, Rex. Hitch
cock, K. Mansbridge and deck.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
NEW q. TO-DAY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory OF Hawaii. At
Chambers; in Probate. In the Matter
OF the Estate of William Phillips. Or,
der for Notice OF Hearing Petition for
Probate of w II. A document purport.
ing to be the .ast will and testament of
William Philips. deceased. having on
the 25th day of July, A. d. 1903. been
presented to said Probate Court, and
1t petition for the probate thereof, and
for the issuance of letters testamen.
tary TO Cecil Brown having been filed
by Cecil Brown, 1t Is hereby ordered
that Monday, the 3lst day of August,
A. d. 1903, at 10 o'clock a. IN. of said
day, at the court room of said Court,
at Honolulu, be and the same hereby
is appointed the time and place for
proving said will and hearing said ap.
plication. II Is further ordered that
Lotice thereof be given, by publication
once a week for three successive
weeks, in The Evening Bulletin, a
newspaper published In Honolulu, the
last publication to be not less than ten
days previous to the time therein ap,
pointed for hearing.
Dated at Honolulu, July 25th, 1903.
GEORGE d. GEAR,
End Judge First Circuit Court
25l6-July 25, Aug /. s, Is.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
FOR THE kNockER FAMILY.

TO correct few false statements
that have been wifully circulated. we
wish to announce:
First: That the highest price of the
Douglas Patent Closet is only 5000,
not the exhOrbitant figure that has been
invidiously announced by the Doug
las" enemies.
Second: That the lowest price
CS2500) and the intermediate prices
($35O0 and $4,000 do not signify in
ferior workmanship. The same parts
are used in both high and lowdown
closets. the difference in price being
only in the weight of the bowl and in
the finish of the woodwork.
Third: That our extensive advertis-
ing has not caused raise in price of
one cent either in he price of the Doug
las or in the work necessary to install
It, For three years the prices have
been $500. $500 and $4,000 and re-
tmain the same today.
, Fourth: Baths word and vicious
lrumors are US far apart as is The
Douglas" and--the 'siX-nickel" kind
Sic.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
TO SAIL TODAY.

schr. Lady, for Koolau ports, at 4
p. IN.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

For choice groceries see s. ]. Salter,
Fort street, above Beretania.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
ARRIVED.

Friday. July "a.
Schr Ada, from Puuloa, at IL p. m.
Saturday, July %.
Stmr. Lehua. Napala, from Maui. Mo-
lokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe ports, at
1880 a. m.
Case. schr. Eclipse, Townsend, from
Maui and Hawaii ports, at 7:i5 a. m.
Saturday, July %.
Stmr. Kinau. Freeman. from Hilo
and way ports. at 1880 a. m.
Stmr. Niihau, Thompson. from Ha
makua ports, at S:25 a. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
EkMEs SUBMITS FIGURES.

Mr. Eames, of Wahiawa, whose wa
CONS went through the Wahiawa
bridge a few days ago. was in town
today and in a talk with him this
morning. he stated that he had not de
cided yet Just what to do. He intend
cd having a talk with Superintendent
OF Public Works Cooper before doing
anything. Continuing, Mr.. Eames
said:
That bridge has been in very had
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

"For Sale" cards at Bulletin office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

New moon on the oath at 2:15 a. m.
Tides from the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey Tables.
The tides at Kahului and Hilo occur
about an hour earlier than a. Hu
nolulu.
Hawaiian Standard Time is 10h som
slower than Greenwich time. being
that Of the meridian Of 1870. The
time whistle blows at 40 p. NJ, which
is the same az Green ~fch. Oh ON.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

Weather Bureau, Punahou, July 25.-
Temperature-Mo Morning minimum. II
midday maximum, so.
Barometer at 9 a. M, 1905, steady.
Rainfall. .l6.
Dew Point, G6F.
Humidity at a. m, 67 per cent.
Wind, fair n. Il.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

| hereby certify that the foregoing
Is a true, full and correct copy of the
Original Summons on file in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court OF
the First Circuit, in the case OF Dora
l.. O'Connell versus John Francis
C'Connell.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
Castle ( Lansdale
FIRE AND PLATE GLASS
INSURANCE.
REAL ESTATE and INVESTMENTS.
STANGENWALD BLDG,
Phone Main 20. Rooms 5o6--so7,

We offer for sale or for rent, fur
nished or unfurnished, the residence
of the late Otto Isenberg Esq, on the
mauka side Of King street, near Victo
ria street, and adjoining the Vida Vii
Ia premises.
The property has frontage OF 1926
feet and a depth of 292.3 feet.
The house has four bedrooms, two
drawing rooms. dining room, study
kitchen, etc, etc.
There are stables and servants
quarters on the premises.
Possession to be given August 18th
1903.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
DEPARTED.

Friday, July "a.
p. NJ. S. S. Siberia. Smith, for San
Francisco. at 1880 a. m.
Am. bk Mohican. Kelley, for San
Francisco at 1l:i5 a. m.
Stmr. Ike Au Hou, Tullett. for Hama.
maulu and Ahuklnl at p. m.
Am. blk. Kaiulani, Colly, for San
Francisco, p. IN.
Saturday. July "a.
Am. sp. Hawaiian Isles. Mallett. for
New York, at Las a. IN.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
GEORGE LUCAS.
PUNAHoU CATCHER BACK.

Mark Robinson Jr, who was not ex.
pected back until late this afternoon
or probably tomorrow morning, re,
turned Unexpectedly in the Lehua this
morning and will in all probability
catch for the Punahous in their game
against the Honolulus this afternoon
Hemenway had decided to go into the
game, sore finger and all, In the alb.
sence of Robinson.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
WANTS
For Want Column See Page Six
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Horse, phaeton. harness,
saddle and bride; all in excellent
condition; price $3.50. Apply to
Lieut.. Jones, Camp Mckinley.
25l6.2t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25
NEW = TO-DAY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory OF Hawaii. AT
Chambers. Dora l.. O'Connell. Libel.
liant. VS.. John Francis O'Connell. Libel
lee. $500 Stamps.) Chambers Sum.
mons. The Territory OF Hawaii: 70
the High Sheriff OF the Territory Of
Hawaii or his Deputy; the Sheriff Of
the Island OF Oahu, or his Deputy:
You are commanded to summon Jonn
Francis O'Connell, Libellee herein. to
appear ten days after service hereof,
IL he resides on the Island of Oahu.
otherwise twenty days alter service,
before such Judge Of the Circuit Court
OF the First Circuit as shall be sitting
at Chambers in the Court Room at Ho.
nolulu, to answer the annexed Libel OF
Dora l.. O'Connell. And you are fur.
ther commanded, by order of Hon.
John r. De Bolt, First Judge OF the
Circuit Court of the First Circuit. and
have you then there this writ with
full return Of your proceedings there
on.
WITNESS the First Judge Of
the Circuit Court OF the
SEAL First Circuit at Honolulu,
this 30th day of April 1903.
CSignedJ j. A. THOMPSON,
Clerk.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-25

FOR SAlE-Fine corner lot in Ma
kiki. CURLING. water. fruit and
ornamental trees and all improve
ments. Two minutes walk from
cars and Punahou College. Address
X. F.. this Office. 25lG-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-08-14
FARMERS ORGANIZE.
Agricultural Club of Dallas County Be-
gins Ausplciously.

Selma, August 1S.-(special.) To-day
about fifty farmers of Dallas county es-
sembled at the court house and organ
lied the Agricultural club of Dallas coun-
ty. Hon. Calvin Young was named as
temporary chairman and Hon. E. S. Starr
was requested to act as secretary until
the club could be permanently organized.
The principal speaker of the occasion
was Hon. r. r. Poole. commissioner of
agriculture and industries. His remarks
were listened to with close attention.
They were along practical lines and gave
those present much to think about. BY
laws and constitution were adopted and
the initiation fee placed at so cents. The
annual dues are S100. While commit
tees were out the proposed new road law
for Dallas county was discussed but no
action was taken, it being desired to wait
until the club was permanently organized
before any business was transacted. At
ter passing a resolution of thanks to Mr..
Poole, the club adjourned until Friday,
August 81, when the permanent officers
will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-08-14
FARMERS ENJOY
A FINE BARBECUE
Montgomery County Associa-
ton at Pickett Springs
HELM GETS AN OVATION
Secretary Of state Forced to Make Two
misunderstanding Addresses Are
Observation-Disclosures Com
pany Is Mustered Out.

Montgomery. August 1S.-Cspecial.)-
One thousand Montgomery county farm
ers enjoyed barbecue at Pickett Springs
today. The cue was given by the Mont
gomery county agricultural club and
was a reminder of the good old days
when the Alabama farmer knew not
what it meant to speak of hard times"
There were prominent planters present
from every section of the county. and
the general report of good crops in the
county made them all wear pleasant
smiles. There was but one complaint
heard-the appearance of the caterpillar
IN the southeastern portion of the coun-
ty.
The agricultural club is but few
weeks old and was organized for the
purpose of promoting the interests of the
farmers in the county. There were
speeches today by scientific men which
gave the farmers much valuable infor-
nation. These speeches were delivered
by II. S. Parsons. professor of chemistry
In the University of Alabama, B. B.
Ross, state chemist. and Emile o. Kaser-
man, principal of the Brandon Training
school of Tullahoma, Tenn. J. Thomas
Hehin, secretary, was forced by the au-
dience to make two speeches. His wit and
eloquence made a distinct hit.
An order was issued today by the
adjutant general mastering out the
Uniontown company third infantry Ala
bama national guard The company was
mustered out for general inefficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-08-14
A Grand Scheme of Finance.

From the New York Times.
The brilliant young man of the minis
try entered the meeting with the conf
dent air of man who has solved an
important problem.
Listen" said he, in eager tones.
There is no necessity for bond issue.
no need for tariff I have a plan which
will solve all the financial difficulties Of
the empire"
AS this seemed a falr-sized statement
for one SO young the other ministers
listened.
What is our most readily available
supply of assets?' continued the man
whose name was soon to resound
through all old England. Our manufac-
lures? Our coal and iron? Nonsense.
Our dukes and earls. Look at the way
they are snapped up by American heir
esses even with the handicap of the
duke or earl himself attached to the IL
tie. Suppose we put the titles on the
market without this handicap. making
them transferable like a stock certlf-
cate? Why it would make the SUBJ
scriptions to the Transvaal look like a
dented ha'penny, if I might use the esI-
preston with due respect to this august
assemblage."
Cries of delight interrupted any fur
Their explanation from the man who at a
word had solved England's financial
problems And while the other ministers
rushed to congratulate the young fnan-
cia genius the chancellor of the ex-
chequer fastened to form the Duke, Earl
and Lesser Title company 0imited) of
Great Britain and to make arrangements
for having its bonds listed on the New
York Stock Exchange.