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'lurky London.

A correspondent Of an English ex-
change ro!a.cs story of an experience
which an cd SydGcy colouist. Mr.. 10.
seph Thompson, used to tell with a
chuckle. lie arrived in London on a
visit in tie midst Of a gloomy Dpcem.
Der and one day ut noon suddenly
stood still in tie Strand and stared fix.
edly into Tie sly. Within three min.
utes he had the usual crowd round
him. all asking: What is it?' "N'hat's
up| They stared with him at the
murky darkness which to the London.
er represents the sky. and at length
some one ventured to ask him what he
was looking at. oh" answered Mr..
Thompson, I'm looking for The sup
That's all. You see. come from
land where he's to be seen in the sky
at this time Of day. and | hoDed I
might find him here, too. if | looked
long enough"
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a Turtle Rnnr

one OF the most curious races | ever
saw, writes a correspondent of tbe
London Tatler, "was on Mr.. Carl u.-
genbecks lawn at Hamburg. Some
seven children mounted on the backs
OF large turtles or tortoises raced across
the lawn. TO give impetus to their
queer steeds most of them armed them
selves with cabbages, which they tied
TO the end of sticks, ever and anon
dangling them as tempting morsels in
front Of the turtles. 1t was a strange
race and occupied some time. Every
now and then a turtle would grasp a
piece of cab1age and then quietly eat
1t before resuming it's journey"
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THE RESCUE.
guardsman. He walked I'D and down
slowly looking at the people in the
carriages.
Helena noticed him because he was
80 diherent from most Germans. who
were all thickset and blonds. This
man was rather slender and very dark
and had an air Of distinction.
Inc @uard~man, too, had noticed tho
4oI-.t iaee at the coach window and
ne had dared once or twice to glance
walked to and fro.
IDENTIFY not going by that
.-~.-, ~. ds the guard blew his warn.
ing whistle and looked at him he smiled
and shrugged his shoulders
At that moment the door of tho wait
ing room was flung open. and stout
peasant woman, staggering under a
huge basket Of vegetables and a baby.
rushed out toward the train.
just at the edge Of the platform she
stumbled and, catching at the baby
with both hands, lost hold of the has
keL In moment cabbages. turnips.
apples and smoked fish were every
where.
The poor creature was 700 stunned to
move at first. She looked from her
scattered vegetables to the train. In a
moment it would start wait waitr'
she cried, mOtiOning to the guard. 81
must CO."
Suddenly Helena gasped. Tie tall
guardsman had rushed to the rescue
The girl scarcely breathed as she
watched him. his long arms swooping
down upon the fat red cabbages and
shiny apples. the scabbard of his sword
dragging upon the ground as he reach.
ga after the much scattered dried fish.
II was so surprising that before the
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A HcaXen nm Enr,A

Inc ancient mogul buildings in the
palace of the kings of Delhi are mar
vels of beauty. Two of these u the
Dlwan-i-am, or hall of public audience.
ana the Diwan-i-khas, or hall Of pri-
Vate audience-were built by the En-
peror Shah Jahan about two and q
haIf centuries ago, when the mogul
style Of architecture had reached it's
most decorative period. The smaller
OF the two, the Diwan-i-khas. is fa-
nous for its jewel-like finish. and if is
round the walls of this apartment that
the Persian inscription runs. IF thore
Is d heaven on earth, it is this" The
larger hall contains the great mogul
throne. Both buildings are of marble
lnlald with designs in precious stones
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DUMAS AND RS BARBER.
0.i:sin Of the .-ac.ice Of spccuIat-
in "a = g1.c34cr Tickets.

O.i;-in Of the '-'ar.ice Of spccuIat-
il "a Tt.c2ser Tickets.
The practice Cl speculatin1 in thea
ter tickets, strange as it may appear,
was started by the elder Dumas. He
patronized Il PARIS barber named Por-
cher, and one day this worthy while
shaving the lOvC..st asked him why he
did not sell the tickets given him by
the managers Of the theaters where
his plays were Ir duced.
ITO whom could | sell them?' asked
the author of the Three Musketeers." :"
why, to me, if you like" replied Por-
cher. And what would you do with
them? asked Dumas. That's nv
business" replied the barber. contin-
uing to lathcr the bronzed face of the
famous story teller.
But l give you tickets whenever you
ask for them said Dumas. "Ah! One
or two are net sufficient for my pur-
pose,' responded POrcher. Il must
have all your tickets, and every day
too" And you will pay for them?"
said the dramatist Cash" was the
simple yet practical reply.
Dumas ut that moment was very
badly in need Of money. so he at once
the bargain. Porcher. wbo
shortly after this gave up shaving and
cutting hair, made similar bargains
with other authors and quickly became
rich.
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Helena sighed impatiently. I'm sick
pf Europe. Let's so home, Aunt Caro-
line"
The elderly lady glanced up from her
letter writing.
VERY we'll, dear" she said patient
". But couldn't we wait a few davs
longer? Albert has written that Count
Hugo is coming home in a week and''-
Helena curled her lip. And as l
have managed to avoid meeting him
Tor a month am now to wait here. in
his own city, until he arrives? No
That is too much like sitting ON his
doorstep. thank you, aunt, and. besides
dont care to meet anybody. prince or
pauper. I'm tired of everything"
And with this rather vague statement
the girl left the room abruptly.
Aunt Caroline looked at the bowl of
red roses on the table and shook her
head
Ever since they had left Vienna a
month ago the girl had been a changed
creature. Even the languid interest
which as a spoiled beauty she had
shown to her various admirers had
disappeared. and she had hurried from
one place to another, calmly ignoring
Count HugO'S efforts to meet her ana
quite unmOved by the splendid red
roses which awaited her at each new
stopping place.
In fact, the roses seemed to irritate
her. She did not want to meet Count
Hugo, and she wished that her Cousin
AIoert, who was an attache at the Iega-
non ID Berlin, would not tell his friend |
the count every time Aunt Caroline |
wrote where they were going.
1t was Albert who had first written
and said that Count Hugo had seen the
beautiful American. had found out who
she was and had asked to be present
ed. = N41-''
Helena wrote that she was very sor-
~; they were just starting for Paris.
perhaps later" the letter added.
mat evening the red roses had come.
the counts card with them.
But, although Aunt Caroline was
puzzled. although Albert swore at the
perYerseness of girls. although Helena
assumed to be merely bored. there was
secret reason for her indifference to
count Hugo or to any one else who
night have appeared at that time.
II had happened on the way over
rom Bremen. AS the express drew up
n the station at Hanover Helena lean
q forward little TO look at the pas
engers who were waiting to come on
lOard.
There was no one very interesting ,
lanky Englishman. a Cooks tourist
arty and the usual number of smart s
oung officers.
Most Of these hurried into the train
I once. One who did not was a young
lan in the uniform of an imneriaI '
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Too COMMONPLACE.

Youthful jack-Oh, mother. do love
cake. It's awful nice.
Mother Teprovingly)-You should not
say you lore" cake; say like" Dc
not say awful" say very" Do not
say nice say good" And. by the
way, the word oh should be omit.
ted. Now. my dear, repeat the sen.
tence correctly.
jack Ike cake. It's very good
Mother-That's better
Jack with an air of disgust-lt
sounds MS II l was only talking bout
bread
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observers had time to realize what was
happening everything was back in the
basket the grateful peasant woman
had been hurried into the train. the
guard had blown his whistle, and they
were starting.
Helena looked at the guardsman. He
stood there on the platform disheveled,
breathless, scarlet faced, realizing for
the first time how ridiculous he had an.
peared, and then, turning he met the
sort black eyes upon him and blushed
redder than ever.
Their owner glanced at her aunt.
That lady was fast asleep with news
paper over her face.
A red rose was fastened in Helena's
dress. Still gazing at the soldier, she
untastened the flower, and then, lean
ing little from the window, she smiled
and tossed the rose to him.
AS it fell with a soft thud the man
dropped on one knee, caught it up and,
barring his head pressed the rose to his
lips.
The next moment the train had car
ried her from him. Helena sank back.
shaken with a strange weakness. For
the first time she had felt something
that she had always believed in. but
until then had never known.
And she did not know who he was.
She would never see him again.
That was why Count Hugo did not
interest her, why red roses seemed an
lmpertinence from one to whom they
meant nothing, while to her they meant |
so much, and of course she could not |
explain.
For a month she had kept ND the
farce of being interested. Now she |
was going home. where she need not
pretend any longer
But even when they had telegraphed
to Albert that they would sail from
Bremen on the 18th the girl seemed dis
Aunt Caroline would have thought
that she was disappointed at not meet
ing Count Hugo had she not taken
such pains to avoid him.
They got down to the pier half an
hour before the steamer sailed, and as
-hey stood on deck looking over the rail
Albert exclaimed suddenly: There's
Count Hugo now. forgot to tell YOU
hat he was going over on the same
steamer"
Before Helena could stop him her
,ousin had rushed down stairs and out
lpon the pier.
1t was too late then, of course. to do
nything but accept the inevitable. but {
he had turned her back and was talk. ;
ng to Aunt Caroline when she heard '
Alberts step and his voice saving
Helena, may l present Count Hugo?" {
"Oh!' gasped Helena as she turned.
III her stately cOmposure was gone {
nd in its place had come strange
'embling and bewilderment. Your a
he said 4
The tall guardsman smiled happily a
he stood before her, his cap in his
and. Yes" he said. and Won ot
st. l thought that you meant never
let me thank you for that sweet p
,se." v
IF l had only known" said Helena L
'ftly a
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A MYsterious Yisitnr-

New Servant-Please, mum. there's
strange lady downstairs, and she
dldnt have no card. She took off her
things as If she intended to stay, and
she looked around the room with her
nose in the air, as If things wasn't
good enough for her, and she rubbed
the winder to see If it was clean, and
she peeped in the dark corners and
then looked at the dust on her fingers
and shifted
Mistress-I can't imagine who the
creature can be. My husbands moth.
er and sisters are away.
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FIowers ON t1,n s.nno

No actor who is imbued with the su-
persttions of his profession will give
yellow roses to a friend. nor will he
accept them himself. as he fancies tbe
flowers are harbingers of misfortune
Jealousy and loss of friendship. Some
managers will allow no natural flowers
whatever to be used by way of "prop-
critics. upon the stage. but that is car
rylng the matter further than is usual
ly considered essential.
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Uncomfortable pnsition

Finnicus-I wonder WHY If is tbo+
those who attain the pinnacle of sue
cess never seem to be happy
Cynnicus-Because the pinnacle of
success is like the top of a particularly
tall lightning rod with a particularly
sharp point and those who succeed in
perching temporarily upon it usually
ma that they are targets for all the
worlds lightning.-Town and Country
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The Boast of nn ExDer,

This. ladies' and gentlemen, is the
celeDrated trick mule, Dot" said the
clown as the animal was led into tbe
ring. After many years of effort
am able to say l can make him do any
thing he wants to-"
Smyrna times., 1903-02-11
A Fish Story.

There are as good fish in the sea as
We're ever taken out of it," remarked
Small to Young, who had been refused
by MOneybag's daughter
Yes, ! know, but they are not gold
fish. New York Times
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Easy In CombinatioD

"Dey tells me-" said Uncle Ehor
uat contentnent is better dan riches
put l 'spicions dat wifi de proper facIli.
ues | could hab bof of 'em at once -
Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-11
The Auctionecr

SAID conscientious auctioneer: IA
dies and gentlemen. there is no shan
ABOUT these carpets. They are genuine
tapestry carpets. I bought them from
old Tapestry himself"
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Trust those who have tried.

| suffered from catarrh of the worst
klnd KIND and never hoped for cure. but
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that Oscar Ostrom, A. Warren Ave.
Chicago, III.
l suffered from catarrh; it got so bad
| could not worh; l used Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely well.-A. G.
Clarke, BAL Shawmut Ave, Boston,
Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezlng. Sold by druggists at so cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren
St, New York.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-11
Up In the World

Are they progressive people?"
Wei, a few years ago they were no
bodies, and now they can snub whom
they please. Detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-11
GUERDON cf
THE ROSE
BY BALDWIN Scar

Copyright, 1909. by the
S. S. Mcclure Company
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01
Postomce Hours.

Until further orders are received
from the department the Denison post
Office will be closed promptly at 1880 p.
m. On week days. ard will remain clos
ed on Sundays and Holidays save he
t cen and 10 a. M. and 2, and p. m
1t would appear that complaint has
been made regarding the safety of the
mail during the additional hours that
the Office lobby has been lat open by
the present postmaster. while believ-
ing such complaint to have been un.
founded, in fact the postmaster has nc
option but to obey orders
The strong presentation of the facts
as they exist has already been made tc
the department, and it is hoped thai
the convenient hours may again be re
established. When you find the post
Office locked, don't cuss the postmaster
it is not his fault.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01
The Conyention.

The Republican County convention
held last Friday for the purpose of Sc
lecting delegates to the state convention
was we'll attended. representatives being
present from majority of townships of
the county. Many were agreebly sur
prised that there should be so many, as
at this season of the year farmers are
very business. The convention was a
very harmonious one and each member
felt that it was good to be there.
The short talk Of Congressman Con
ner was worth coming miles to hear
The following delegates were chosen tc
attend the state conventions;
F.. e. Springer, Charter Oak
L E Goodwin, Charter Oak.
Herman Koehnekamp, Dow City.
T. j. Hoffman, Vail
S. G. Blackman, West Side
| j. l.. Maurer, Arion
VIM. McLennan, Denison
E. F. Tucker. Denison
| Alf Wright Denison
F. w. Meyers, Denison
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01

ern. shall we not lift our souls to visions
of nober live; shall we strive to walk
with them through the perfume of the
eternal morning where the soul sins no
more? And shall we not go from this
place purified by example of him who
sleeps here, an example of fidelity TO
life's trusts, of zeal in we'll doing, of
love turned to the gold of humanity.
The soul whose frame lies here is safe
for all time; his fame is secure in our
hearts life eternal is his. He is our
real hero; to him we loo TOR our aspir-
ations, and in this dauntless courage we
find OUT inspiration true.
So shall ! love the poppy down of sleep
when twilight falls.
And over me the stars eternal sweep
Till morning calls
So.shall love the poppy flush of splendor
The souls new wine;
When dawn leads on cur steps through
bloompaths tender
10 DIRE ms divine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01

On Friday afternoon Mrs. Nc Henry
on State street gave very delightful
party in honor of her daughter Miss
Katie, it being that young lady g
sixteenth birthday. There were a
number of young friends present. and
all report a good time, During the
fternoon refreshments consisting of
ice cream, and cake and frappe were
served. Miss Kate was the recipient of
many handsome presents.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01

dish.
Will has Faith
And Faith has Hope.
Don't use this dish
For anything but soap.
The chair in which Miss Faith sat
was decorated with flowers and gar
lands of roses The cutting of the
brides cake was very pretty cere-
mony. Very nice refreshments were
served and it was very delightful
party!
Tuesday was busy day for the
social elect. The second of Mrs.
Goodrich and daughter, Mrs. Criswell
and sister Miss Hart at home being
given on that day. The house was
sweet with flowers. The game Was q
good one Mrs. Kirkup being the lucky
winner of the prize. Two course re-
freshments we're served BY bevy Of
pretty girls. About City ladies were
in attendance.
Penelope closed this seasons meet
isgst1 : blAss e glory on Tuesday at
the ims e Mrs. Naeve. She bad
invittd nearly ~ many guests as there
are members Of Penelope and everv
one had . delightful afternoon. Aissea
Lally and Naeve favored the guests
with music and the refreshments wore
simply delicious. Hkch guest va pre-
sented with q lovely red rose BY Mrs.
Naeve who always entertains. 80 charm.
ingly.
Tuesday evening the charming home
Mrs. w. A. McHenry's was thrown
open and large number of ladies
members Of the w. r. G. Non Parti-
sian, w. G. T. u, and other ladies at
tended q reception given in honor OF
Mrs. Hinman. Our ladies found her
very bright and earnest women and
her visit was an Inspiration as we'll as
pleasure. Miss Abbie McHenry ar
rived home from her eastern trip dur
ing the reception and was warmly
welcomed The serving of light re-
freshments with short but excellent
program gave the guests very
pleasant memory to carry home with
them. -
On Thursday Mrs. Chris Kemming
was at home giving an afternoon whist
in honor Of Mrs. Jones guests from
Cedar Rapids the Misses Blakely and
Murray. Six tables were filled with
beautifully gowned and animated
players. We do not believe any town
of the size in Iowa turns out better
dressed women to social gathering
than our own liItle city. Mrs. Kemm.
served very nice refreshments includ
ing salad that her guests are still
raving about. Mrs. Mahoney won the
prize very dainty hand painted plate.
Miss Blakely has very beautiful voice
and delighted the company with hel
singing.
A perfect day perfect plan and /,
perfect picnic closed the year of work
and fun for the Friday Club. Th,
revel took blace at the home OF Mis-
McHenry and the husbands. babies
members and guests of the club had
Abe time. Supper good and plenty O
| it was served. Prof. Van Ness tool
snap shots of the happy group. Th
club disbanded for the summer wit
the memory OF another lappy year
work together.
Mrs Chas. Bollen one of our hs u
some and popular young matrons -
t two At Homes this week, on Tuesda
3 and wednesday.
3 On Friday afternoon Mrs. Nc Henr
8 on State street gave very delight,
9 party in honor of her daughter Mil
9 Katie, it being that young lady
8 sixteenth birthday. There were
t number of young friends present. an
9 all report good time, During IL
t fternoon refreshments consisting
i ice cream, and cake and frappe we
served. Miss Kate was the recipient
L many handsome presents,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01

Mrs. Chas. Bollen one of our hs "
some and popular young matrons g %.
two At Homes this week, on Tuesda.
and wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01
SOCIAL NOTES.

On Tuesday afternon the Misses
sewen gave a very delightful party
complimentary to Miss Faith Pierce.
1t was a kitchen shower and each gift
was presented with verse which Miss
Pierce read. Miss Osborn's was one OF
the cleverest and was given soap
dish
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-07-01

A perfect day a perfect plan and a
perfect picnic closed the year of work
and fun for the Friday Club. The
revel took blace at the home OF Miss
McHenry and the husbands. babies,
Aembers and guests of the club had a
A6e time. Supper good and plenty OF
it was served. Prof Van Ness took
snap shots of the happy group. The
club disbanded for the summer with
the memory of another nappy years
work together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Organize Union in Washington
 to Garry on Fight
MRS. SHOOT ALSO PRESENT
Wife and Private Secretary of Mormon Statesman Attend Meeting, But Leave Before 1t Is Over.
 Campaign is Begun.

Washington, December 3.-A union of women's clubs with headquarters in Washington. was formed here today to secure the expulsion of Senator Reed Shoot of Utah, from the United States senate
 The formation of the union was the re- suit of conference called by Mrs. Fred erick schoff. of Philadelphia. the presi- dent of the National Congress of Mothers. Half dozen other national organizations were represented at the meeting. Mrs. Lucia Blount was elected president of the local union, the name of which is to be the Union of Women's clubs.
 Mrs. T. Hamilton of Washington, D. C.. will act as secretary treasurer.
 A call will be issued and sent out over the country ot raise 5000 for the purpose of employing an attorney to assist in the fight. and pamphlet will be issued A committee from the meeting called by appointment on the President
 Following the meeting for the organiza- ton of the union, there was a public con ference at the Church of the Covenant Dr. J. D. McMllan of New York said that Senator Shoots exclusion was not desired because he is a Mormon but be- cause he Is an apostle in the Mormon church, and has taken vows and oaths which conflict with those of the United States
 Mrs Hamlin said the objection to the retention of his seat by Senator Shoot was the union of the church and state
 The presence of the private secretary to Senator Shoot and his wife at the meeting caused some comment. They left before the meeting was concluded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
STEERAGE OF THE
 CEDRIC CROWDED
THE LARGEST NUMBER OF STEER AGE PASSENGERS EVER CAR REED FROM A UNITED STATES PORT SAIL FROM NEW YORK.

New York. December 3.-Fifteen hum dred steerage passengers sailed on the Star liner Cedric, which left here yester- day for Liverpool. This Is the largest number of passengers ever carried from United States port on any steamer The French line steamer La Tourrane, which sailed today, carried 1000 steerage pas sengers and it was estimated than over 200 steerage passengers with tickets were left on the dock, owing to the over-sell- ing of accommodations. The line has agents all over the country selling tick cts and as advices regarding the num- Der of tickets sold for vessel are not received until the day before sailing, it Is impossible to ascertain the number of tickets sold Those who came first were sent on board before their tickets were examined
 For several months the number of steerage passengers on all outgoing steamers has been very heavy. During the fall months there is usually d great CT number of steerage passengers inciud- ing those whose busy time is during the summer and who wish to revisit their old homes. The travel this fall, how ever. has been heavier than usual and 1t is thought many laborers, especially ItaI- fans, have been able to accumulate what Is to them a competency. and now that there Is less demand for their services they are returning to their native lands to remain permanently