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MONKEY HATES HIM.
Young Man Is Not Persona Grata
with Simian Pet.
10 Would XIII Human Tormentor IL
He Had n Chance-TaIe on = Tame
Coon Which became Wild
Again.

Monkeys have their likes and dis
likes, just like men," said young
man who lives uptown to New Or
leans Times-Democrat reporter, land
know it, because of my recent ex-
perience at my clearinghouse. The
lady who runs the house has a pet
of this kind. He is an old-looking
fellow. He looks like he might have
come down from prehistoric times.
We call him 10, and some of the
boarders have a great deal of fun
out of the old fellow. But 10, for
some reason, has taken violent dis
like to me, and he does not fail to
snow it whenever 1 get in his pres
ence. His face is a perfect picture
of terror when l enter the house, and
have been inclined to tease him
since observing that he did not like
me. This, of course, has aggravated
the situation. His dislike has devel-
oped into a sort of revengeful hatred,
and he has shown disposition to
do me bodily harm. l believe he
would Stay me ii he could, and my
experience with him during the past
few days has convinced me that
will have to keep an eye on 10 or get
hurt. L did not pay much attention
to his grimaces, his ferocious jabber-
ing, and things of that sort. i knew
he did not like me from these antics,
but L did not think his dislike was as
violent as it is. A few days ago,
when L entered that portion of the
house where 10 is chained, he
grabbed a heavy glass tumbler and
threw it at me with fearful force.
1t missed my head by an inch and
broke in hundred pieces against the
wall. l made a few conciliatory re-
marks, but 10 did not take kindly to
my advances. 1t was several days
later when 1 threw a newspaper at
10 in joking way. 1t threw him
into a fit of rage almost instantly,
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tran frrre? by trtin-masters or WING
on na"ters 10 special duty, and some.
TIRES : man from our company was
serving 200 miles from our own field
of DUTY. TWO months later a general
order brought them all back to thu
company. with good rowledge Of
the country and will n new resource
fulness gained in their long journey S
over the mountains and i'm their sew
eral sllirmishes with the enemy. Such
men, on their return from their long
absences, were awkward as to the
handling of rifles and unused TO the
strict discipline, but they soon caught
step again, and an army teamster
means to me the type of a very good
soldier
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31

touched, and for the first time in his
life he began to question his social
standing"
His mind was made up, He would
quit. A two months trial convinced
him that to do so he must seek
other work and other associates. To
take a drink" and ito treat was
daily expected of him as head clerk
in Mains drug store
He found employment in a promi-
nent law Office, and through sheer
force of will he had refrained from
drinking. The day had been sultry
and the work pressing, and the drink
demon unusually clamorous. At last
the days duties were over, and rest
ing his head upon his hands Gerald
Thorn muttered: My God! has il
come to this? Am | such slave?"
Fate in the person of Fred Mains
awaited him below. No sooner had
he emerged into the open air than
that individual slapped him upon the
shoulder, saying:
Hello, Gerald! old fellow, how are
you?"
When opposite the city drug store,
Fred turned in, and Gerald in the
midst of an animated conversation
followed, without noting where they
were until inside.
Here, Gerald" said Fred. 'as n
druggist, you ought to be able to tell
whether this is the proper thing for
any sick friend, or not" Reluctantly
Gerald placed the bottle to his lips
and tasted.
"All right" he said, giving the bot
tie back to Fred. Where one little
demon had plead before ten were
pleading now. On his way to his
rooms two hours later Gerald met
the senior member of his firm and
received reprimand that well-nigh
sobered him.
WAS that meeting with Fred ac-
cidental?" he asked himself, remem-
bering Fred Mains admiration for
Mabel Lee.
"Our reformed friend stepped into
the trap slick enough said Fred
Mains two days later, and then he
proceeded to give a detailed account
of what happened, laughing uproari-
ously as he did so. He did not see a
slight figure glide from the store, on
whose face was written wrath and
indignation.
The evening following. Mabel Lee
HANGED to meet Fred Mains. She
5as about to pass him with slight
ecognition, when he detained her
it'll:
Mabel, l want to tell you that !
met our old friend Gerald Thorn the
other day"
Mabel, although she made no com
ment, looked him steadily in the face
The situation was becoming embar
rassing;- but Fred held to his pur
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to the general commanding the di.
vision the captains protest against
tShe transfer of his men amounted to
|nothing. The boys left in the com
pany resented the going of the 9TH
ers, and they held stoutly to the the
Dry that the men detached as team
iters had got more fighting than they
|could digest, and were glad to be
away from the company when a bat
tie was imminent.
This theory was put out of coun-
tenance at Chickamauga, where.
when their train was overwhelmed.
our teamsters reported with their
raaes to the company and fought
Through the battle. While we were
At Chattanooga, and when they were
Fnot on duty as teamsters, they vol
unteered to help us build forts, dis
bitches, and cut down trees, anC
when they learned that there was t.
bs great fight at Missionary Ridge
they gave up their places as team
sters and were with the company il
the great charge that broke Gen
Bragg's lines.
"Our company at one time was rep
resented in four different divisions by
transfers. The men transferred a.
first to our own division train were
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trees that the Crusoe huts are built,
staircase, constructed in tic
style leading TO each floor. Several
of the trees are large enough to hold
four huts, each some distance above
the other. Guesquin's, 1.-The original"
can accommodate a score of persons
at one time.
1t is remarkable sight to see
every hut occupied by people bent on
enjoying themselves; the tree seems
alive; laughter and song issuing
from the leafy bowers, sometimes, it
must be said, without any serious
claims on harmony.
The dishes for lunch or dinner
are placed in basket, which is then
hoisted by means of rope and pulley.
The garcon in charge of each floor
removes the plates from the basket,
making use of the latter's descent to
get rid of soiled dishes and glasses,
etc. Another garcon stands at the
foot of the tree to superintend the
hosting arrangements.
Robinson is one of the popular re-
sorts near Paris which has not vet
been spoilt by periodical descents OF
foreign tourists. Gaze knows it not,
nor yet Cook-if they do know it
they don't invade it anyhow.
Famous as the tree-hut village is
amongst middle-class Parisians. the
knowledge of its existence has not
spread seriously across the channel
or the ocean. Consequently, when an
occasional Englishman or an Ameri-
can or two run down to Crusoe Land,
they are greeted warmly-and are
not intimidated from ever going
there again by being villainously
overcharged. 1t will be found, in
deed, that courtesy and moderate
charges are mingled so pleasantly as
to make the stranger feel quite at
home, and he will always have pleas
ant memories of the day he spent at
| Robinson. GEORGE E. LIGHT.
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NN -EgA -
GERALD THORN'S REFORM.
for Liquor when He Learned to
Depend Upon the Divine Arm.

Don't worry, little mother; it's
danger of your son becoming a
drunkardl Pride and my social
standing forbid that"
Promise me, Gerald" said Mrs.
Thorn, whose heart had known many
misgivings in the past, promise me
that you will abstain from drinking
In the future"
Kissing the upturned face of his
mother, Gerald Thorn solemnly ut
tered, Il promise" and Immediately
left the room, well satisfied with
himself and with his prospects for
the future.
, Joyfully, hopefully, he ascended
the steps of the Lee home, and soon
the question that had burned in his
heart and trembled on his lips had
been asked. And the answer had
come, gently, but firmly: mo,
Gerald; L cannot trust my happiness
to the keeping of any young man
given to strong drink"
Had thunderbolt from clear sky
fallen at his feet, Gerald Thorn would
not have been more astonished. He
resented the imputation. Could he
deny it? No.
Looking into those honest brown
eyes before him he knew it was use
less for him to argue; that his only
hope lay in proving himself no longer
guilty. From that moment neither
Heaven nor earth held anything half
so dear to him as Mabel Lee. He
made no promises, nor exacted any
of her. His pride was deeply
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body. One of these was under dis
Fcussion, and the committee was di-
vided in its opinion, relates Youths
| Companion.
1T is not wholly a financial ques-
tiOn," said Col. Ainsworth; ''it is u
fmoral question. We may lose money,
| but we must keep our moral stand
ard high"
| Not everyone present agreed with
him, and the advocates of the other
side were many and strong. The
colonel sat down and wiped his fore
head with handkerchief which he
held in his left hand. His right hand
was gone.
| just then another man with an
empty sleeve rose, and in clear, strong
words supported the colonel's resolu-
ton. 1--WE are philosophical men, -
said he. 1--WE are Christian men, many
| of MS, and all of us ought to be. We
must settle this and every other
question, as in the sight of God
| The colonel did not know his ally,
but went to him at the close of the
meeting, and common friend, who
was standing by, introduced them
| They shook hands, Col. Ainsworth with
his left hand, and Maj. HemphiIl with
his right.
Where did you lose your arm ?''
asked the major.
| AT Perrysville," said the colonel
"Where did you lose yours?"
| 'At Vicksburg," said the major.
| WHO was your commander?" asked
the colonel.
Gen. Pemberton," said the major
I "Ohl" said the colonel. $50 YOU
were in the confederate army?"
| Il was" said the major. But we
have fought on the same side to-day"
| 1t was not the last time. At sub
sequent meetings of the committee
the two men stood side by side or
every moral issue. The other mem
bers soon noticed it; nor did the
UNITED opinion of the two men, who
had once been divided, but who now
stood shoulder to shoulder, fail to
have its weight with the committee
1 I'VE are soldiers together in the
army of the Lord" said the major,
| repeatedly.
i ohS bdyS d strong aTgulnc nj
on the question of the Sunday open
ing of the exposition, the two men
went arm in arm, the right arm Of
the one entwined in the left arm of
the other. When next the commit
tee met, the major came in early, and
found the colonel already there.
Colonel" said he, 81 stopped to
buy pair of gloves this morning,
and I've got one to spare"
He handed over the left glove.
There was something in the act
that brought tears to the eyes of
those who sat about.
God bless you, old contradict" said
the colonel. Wen buy our gloves
together from this time forth"
And so they did till one day not
long ago the major was mustered
tout; and the colonel stood beside his
grave.
MY enemy once" he said, "but my
faithful friend and fellow soldier in
the army of the Lord"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31
TEMPERANCE FACTS.

The japanese government has
taken under consideration the pro.
ject to prohibit the sale of intoxi.
cants and opium among uncivilized
races by an international treaty OF
all commercial powers. Temperance
workers must rejoice in this contem
plated action, and no civilized coun,
try of the globe should refuse its
support to such treaty as that pro.
posed by japan.--lInion Signal.
The seven lunch wagons managed
by the Squirrel Inn in New York CITY
and carried ON under the auspices OF
the Church Temperance society OF
that city. are said 10 be yielding fair
profit. The money derived from this
work is used for the erection of iced
water fountains. of which there are
now II in various crowded parts OF
the city. The Church Temperance
society sends a coffee van to the
great fires, that the firemen NAV oh
tain the Refreshments they sorely
need, without recourse to the saloon
Smoking has been prohibited a;
Carol college, Waukesha, Wis. That
President Rankin intends to rigidly
enforce the new rule is evident. Two
students, members of the football
team, who were discovered smoking
on the street corner, were promptly
notified that they were expelled from
the college. We may look to Carroll
college, under its present regime, fo1
high standard of excellence il
scholarship. 1t has taken a steI
which we believe will sooner or later
be taken by all colleges and univer
stiles in the country.
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nothing in any way Objectionable.
As for wedding parties, on the day
OF our three-hour visit certainly no
tewer than a dozen of newly-wedded
couples, accompanied by innumer-
able friends, drove up from time to
tlme-in smart carriages everyone
Bridegrooms in evening dress, and
girls in bridal costume, wells and all,
wandered about the grounds. OF
cooed together high up in the trees
all minus the least expression of
concern, taking everything, and be-
ing taken by everybody else, as a
matter of course.
In the grounds of each establish
ment are from two to half a dozen
lofty trees, and it is in each of these
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31
Reciprocity.

"These shoes, DOCTOR" said the
cobbler, after a brief examination,
'ain't worth mending."
Then, of course" said the doctor,
turning away, Il don't want anything
done TO them"
"But 1 charge you 80 cents, just the
same"
"What for?''
"Well, sir, you charged me five dol
lars the other day for telling me
there wasn't anything the matter
with e."-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31
FLOWERS AND HONEY.
intereStin@ Discoveries Made by
Science In Regard to Insects,
Birds and Plant Life

Careful study has revealed the fact
that the relation between flowers and
bees is more complicated than was
ever believed. The eating or gather
ing of honey is not peculiar to the
bee alone, but is INDUCED in by
wasps, hornets, flies, ants, humming
birds and other animal species.
Recent Investigations seem to indi-
cate that the production of honey is
not natural to flowers, but is the re-
suit of a pathologic process based on
the action of an animal fermaat IN
troduced into the base of the petal
from the saliva or other secretion of
a bee. The sap of the petal contains
a very small amount of sugar, but
larger quantities of soluble and in
soluble starch. A slight scratch or
perforation will cause an emulation
of this sap, which is not particularly
sweet and not at all like honey. But
if to this sap be added a ferment,
such as ptylin or yeast, the starch,
and it may be, a small amount Of
cellulose, are converted into glucose,
and saccharine fluid is the result.
The fact seems to be utilized by the
honey bee. On entering a flower he
apparently scratches or abrades the
base of the petals near the sap YES
sells, moistens the raw surface with
saliva or other secretion, gathers
honey or flies on to the next flower.
In the ensuing "a hours a globule OF
sap forms on each abrasion, in which
the starchy elements have undergone.
fermentation into sugar
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31
Domes,Ic wIcl.tno rur.

look here" said the reforming hus-
band, I'VE must have things arranged
In this house so that we shall know
just where everything is kept"
With all my heart" sweetly an
swered his wife, land let us begin with
your late hours, my love. / should
dearly like to know where they are
kept"
He let things run on as usual
Tt-Bits.
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tomlme, American sentiment has
not yet gone the length of
building new town, model
ing its houses after the STYLE
of architecture adopted by Defoe's
handy man for his summer residence.
Gaping the whole enterprise by
christening the place with the name
of the immortal castaway of the
lonely isle.
The French have apparently been
far. more enthusiastic on the subject.
SO long ago as 1S4S, in the midst of
a verdant district situated within Il
few convenient miles of Paris, the
first Crusoe hut was erected. In this,
Light refreshments were served to
those who happened to pass along
the highway.
The originator was one Guesquin,
and he could have justly fattered
himself that his venture Caught on"
with the Partisan public. His one
hut soon became two-and then
three. Crusoe land began to grow.
Guesquin thought that if some of the
huts were erected in trees the nov
| city and pleasure would be added to-
Although Robinson Crusoe never
lived in hut built in the branches
of tree, the Swiss family Robinson
did, and in due course the trees were
called upon to bear a new burden
Rival caterers established more
huts, and it became a Partisan fash
ion on holidays to dine or lunch in
tree. And so the little town grew;
and it was called Robinson. 1t be-
came famous resort. For over half
n century Parisians and others have
been given the opportunity of emu
| lating Robinson Crusoe and that en-
1 terprising family from Switzerland
who came after him in adventurous
story.
AS patrons continued to grow in
numbers higher and higher the tree
huts assembled, until they were
perched almost on the very topmost
branches, and Robinson has become
the one place in the world where res
taurants abound high above terra
) tirma, and where one NAV OBJ
/ tain dainty Partisan luach or din
ner, or cup of coffee, ser.ed as well
90 III many SOOb-CldSS cSlaDllSn men Is
on the boulevards.
4 No doubt great deal of the sue
! cess of the original undertaking was
| owing to the position selected; the
surroundings are in keeping with the
idea. The views to be seen from the
tree restaurants are beautiful Miles
! and mikes of the district are COM
4 manded from even the lower huts,
and the country is picturesque and
well-wooded. On clear day, distant
/ villages and chateauX peeping from
wealth of foliage present a delight
full scene.
Natural woodland beauty is mingled
with magnificent gardens and vine
! yards. No wonder that Robinson is
| one of the most popular resorts
I about Paris.
| The chief of these aerial establish
/ ments-of which there are at least
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The Eternal M.sc,1;,s

Ambitious Wife-You can't keep us
down forever. Some day we women
| will have n vote in the management
IF the affairs of this country.
Brutal Husband-For heavens sake
Belinda, don't say that! Be satisfied
If you get the right to vote. - Chi
R:ago Tribune.
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For Him to Saw.

Bridget" inquired the mistress of
the house, were you entertaining a
policeman in the kitchen last night ?"
"Sure, num-" replied the cook lady,
" n it's fer him t say how entertainin'
Oh was. Oh was doin' me Dist .''-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
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Two OLD SOLDIERS.
They Had Each Lost an Arm in Rattle
on O2posiins sides. But They BE-
came Firm Friends

The committee, numbering a hun
dred prominent citizens, was laying
plans for the exposition. Most of the
work was parceled out among sub
committees, but certain important
questions concerning the policy of
the enterprise came before the whole
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31
Very CIevcrIY Pnt

Patience-When was young had
at least so offers for my hand.
Practice-Those are what you might
call your paimy days, 1 suppose
Yonkers Statesman.
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Reindeer In Finland.

In Finland reindeer are worth only
about $3.50 head A reindeer can
travel about 1870 miles day
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The Paradox.

What language is ours, Oh! We godsl
It's fdioms oft are deceivin'.
We speak of folks being at ODDS
whenever they strive to get even.
Philadelphia Press.
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She Looked Ont.

Servant-Me mistress is out, ma'am.
Mrs. Pepprey-Ah! yes, she GER
tainly did look that way when l saw
her at the window a moment ago. -
Philadelphia Press.
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half a doZen-is that which first set
the fashion to rival caterers and SO
created the village of Robinson.
Here, at the entrance, is seen the eff
figy of Crusoe surmounting a notice
proclaiming to the world that it is
the original tree-hut firm, and invit-
ing patronage as such. And, indeed.
1T seems to attract most of the Wis
itors at all times.
On Sundays, of course, Robinson is
seen at its best. People come in their
thousands. The drive there by road is
delightful, and the electric cars are
packed, during the fine weather, with
visitors.
Here the patient donkey, the open
air shooting gallery, swings, see
saws-rather primitive these latter
are-all attract patrons. But never
will the fastidious see rowdyism or
drunkenness. Gayety galore, plenty
of laughter, lightness of heart ex-
pressed; and good-natured chaff--but
One OF the NIournerN.
Mahoole-Don't look so sad. TIL
deceased sid he wanted iyry wan tc
be cheerful a III wake.
Hogan-How kin Oh whin he Owed
me four dolIars?-N. Y. Herald.
Th.yarted Them.
'Why did Dad Rollingold give away
his mcney?"
''He was afraid his relatives would
have him adjudged iEcapa HE of TAX.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-31

THOUGH children, and
babes of larger growth,
are annually brought face
20 face with their en-
chanting hero, Robinson
Crusoe, through the medi-
um of the nicfnreSn1le nan
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-12
BARRED BY LIMITATIONS
The Position Taken by Defendant
Against Complaint in Interest
ing Medical Case.

There will probably be no court ruling
at present upon the interesting question
of how far surgeon may go In operat-
ing for complications discovered after his
patient Is unconscious upon the table.
The local case raising this point new
in American and English jurisprudence,
will in all probability be ruled out of court
under the statute Of limitations, and un-
less the district court is reversed, it will
never come to trial.
Some months ago Ada Nickols brought
suit against DR.. George G.. Eitel to re-
cover s1o5oo damages for alleged mall
practice. The pleadings set forth that,
under contract to perform a simple opera
, ton, DIR. Ethel, without permission took
the responsibility of performing a much
more serious operation. The point thus
raised was unique and has attracted wide
spread interest among physicians and the
medical journals over the country The
authorities contain no similar case, and
It was hoped that some new law was to
be made.
It is now disclosed that the action was
not begun until more than two years after
the operation In question, and the de-
PENDANT pleaded the two-year statute of
limitations In his answer. Plaintiff de-
INJURED to this answer on the ground
that the case falls under the six instead
of the two year statute. Judge Brooks
held with the defendant, however, and
overruled the demurrer, allowing a reply.
The reply was filed. setting up the con
tention in favor OF the six-year statute.
On plaintiffs motion to strike out this
reply, the matter. was again argued. this
time before Judge Elliott, and another
ruling in favor Of the defendant was made.
Now defendant makes a motion for judg-
ment on the pleadings, and the matter
will be heard by Judge Brooks next week.
Unless the courtE reyerses itself, judg-
ment for defendant wills-be entered and
the case disposed of. 5s,-...s>E ., j.
William R. Morris, attorney, for the
plaintiff states, however, that he believes
his contention is right and an appeal to
the supreme court will be taken. If the
lower court is reversed, the case will then
be recommended and the interesting med
! ica1 uueStiOn tried . 80