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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
BADGERS.
cr.ct Eoicures In EgGs-Hnve Pnrtic-
uIar Liking for Nest ana h"r'"'
of Mnsps and Becs.

The badger is a great epicure IN esss'
and much of the hostility OF eameheep-
ers TO this animal lies undouptedlS ~
the fact that it will, when ii gets Ih'
chance. deyour whole nest oil pSIti'us'
or pheasant eggs Badgers are sa'd a'So
, to be fond of honey; and KNOWING w.
extraordinary craving of their oou'n
African cousin. the ratel, Tor thls ueli-
cacv should say it is not impropapie
that they may occasionally par'uNe =. =,
II saws II. A. Dryden, in Longmah 5 II
10 certain that these animals nave
particular liking for the nest ana ialNae
of wasps and wild bees, digging oo"n
with strong feet and infinite pefseN,i-
ance iii they attain their OBJECT ~
the captive state young baoger was
brought up on a diet first OF the mllh - VI
a retriever bitch, by which II was ios
ter-mothered afterwards of eggs anu
milk then of fish and meat. ltapp'o,e1,
~ bread and POTATOES, when crumpleu
IN and mixed with milk. II "oul" w
caslonally eat shot birds, ana once, -
ting into a hen house, killed hVe ch'oN-
ems. These animals are said by Keepers ,,s,s
10 kill and devour freely young raool's, 20,
that they do partake Of this fare al .lmes me,
is think certain but that they oestros
any very considerable number Oh raopa's ~
in the course of the year IS more w 'nan
doubtful Still, the badger is carnl'o, !.
ous IN his tastes, and is not, even by nl' m
,indlisst friends to be absolved from
deyouripg at times tender raeo,'s a,,a
even the young OF game birds wnen ne
can get hold of them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
strike of Colorado Miners.

Denver, Col, Oct, ia strike of the
coal miners In District No, Is, which
was authorized by the United Mine
Workers executive committee at In
dianapolis Saturday, seems to be iney'
table since the Colorado Fuel & lror
Co. and the Victor Fuel Co, persist il
their refusal to confer with represent
atiyes of the miners organization.
II called, the strike will affect 2S,O0(
men, distributed as follows: Colorado
(southern feds), 12,300; Colorado
northern fieldsl, 1900; New Mexico
200: Wyoming, 3,4O0; Utah, 1900, To
tai. %. 600,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
No New Seats for the solons.

The statement recently given out
that the capitol commission would
perhaps be able to buy the desks and
furniture for the legislative halls
and not use the old desks appears to
have been at least premature, if not
wholly incorrect. At the meeting
Of the commission last week the dis
cussion of this subject seemed to de-
yelop the sentiment Of the commits
sion as being favorable to putting
in the old desks for the next session
and leaving it to the legislature to
provide by appropriation for the
new equipment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Mississippi State News
No Engineer or Electrician.

The visitors to the capitol are
still walking up the stairs. The
capitol commission has as yet not
appointed any one to run the eleya-
tors, neither has it named the cleo
trician or the engineer. 1t is not
known when these appointments
will be made The secretary Of
State says he has no authority to fill
these places, and it is not believed
that he will make the appointments.
If the appointments are made, and
they will have to be made as soon as
the weather turns cold, as the build
ing must be heated, it is believed
that they will be made by the capitol
commission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
EYE TO EYE.

s.n5 s,5 shall see eye to eye when the
''I turn again to Zion.
rylnlse Of a golden day,
N by no blasts of binding sor-
! |, NY ai'cheering as the SUMS bright
T. o'n'ght the comfort OF to-mor-
3ss.s n.y. cares forever take their flight,
i 'uO"ed eyes, by love wiped ever
n, snail pass the goal of earth dark
I" lhe future undimmed. eye to
h, Vpe' which, like golden anchor.
Il Ae soul to that fair world on
#NI,.. rust nor earth's corrodIng
~ we Treasure far beyond the sky;
sb, - storms Of life securely riding,
"e'h not as they go sweeping
srS ss dear pavilion there abiding,
II, ~ Our loved ones. and see eye to
II" "4'0 that comes to cheer our sad
Us up above earth's petty care,
sa5r.s JOY and hope and peace and
E'palr INV" o'' sr'ei anu u"i n
m 'n steady glow. to light our tired
h Vh ne thorny path that we decry,
|A, ne er we gain that blest re-
h. "u'n triumphant we see. eye tc
N tiD,'h from God the glorious Glver,
N nsa p'ohllse to the human soul,
h na ,aee that like a mighty river
FiOle "ouiish ana sustain 'hs
|6 'h that lifts the misty cur
"ope that holds where treasures
|srs,S.' that makes things hoped ior
b ~, sVon know and see them eye
'''s' IN United Presbyterian.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

The trustees of the Deaf and
Dumb Institute last week instruct
ed the superintendent to secure es-
Inmates Of the value Of the institute
property on State street, in Jack
son. This is in pursuance of a reso-
luton Of the last legislature. The
property will probably be sold next
year and buildings constructed in
the snhnrhs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION.
Owing to Numerous Visits of Crnnks
Mt White House, Detective Force
Has been Increased.

Washington, Oct 12.-The detective
force at the executive Office has been
increased by the addition of city de-
tective, a plain clothes officer. This
increase has taken place since the re-
cent appearance of cranks at the White
House. The new officers is a big, mus
cular, intelligent fellow, whose busi'
ness it is to watch out for cranks who
NAV be wanting to see the president
and act promptly in case he spots one.
He is on duty in addition to two secret
service officers, who have been at tn.
White House so long.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
RUSSIA READY FOR WAR.
russia Would Rather That the Dis
pute Come to War Than Yield
Her Claims on Manchuria.

Vienna, Oct, 12.-Information from
two sources is to the effect that Russia
is making extraordinary precautions
for the contingency OF war with Japan.
A well-informed parsonage, who was
lately at St. Petersburg, says the Rus
sian military authorities expect the
outbreak of hostilities within the next
few days The whole Transcaspian
territory as far as Samarkland is Sc
riously crippled as regards railway
traffic, by the large drafts of men and
material for the far east The Russian
troops in Transcaspia are alleged to be
embittered in consequence of the man
ner in which their province is neglect
ed in favor of Manchuria and the Pa
cifiC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

The auditor announces that all of
the pension reports have been re-
ccived at his office. The distribu-
tion will not be made before thirty
or sixty days. The total number of
pensioners from the State has !, not
been footed up as yet, and it will be
some DAYS before the total number
Is aiyen ont. but it is known that
tbe names which have been added to
the list will result in an increase OF
9 600 or 10000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Clerks to Have Carnival.

The fall carnival by the Clerks
Association of Meridian is now prac-
tically assured, as the necessary
amount to dcfray the cost has been
raised by public subscription. The
amount contributed assures success
in all particulars. The exact date OF
the festival will be announced later
1t is expected, however, that the big
parade will be on Thanksgiving day.
The carnival will, of course, be in
progress for several days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Berlin. Oct. 12.-The Cologne Ga
4ette Saturday published a dispatch
from st. Petersburg, as follows; Rus
sia is not inclined to accept the modus
yiyendi in the Corean question; but
il Manchufia is brought into the con-
troyersy by Japan, Russia would rather
that the dispute come to war than
Weld her claims. a sign that Russia
is prepared for the worst is that the
officers families, who are preparing to
90 to Port Arthur, have been requested
to defer going there before 1904, the
ostensible reason being that the build
lngs for their accommodation are not
yet completed Japan has brought TO-
gether masses of troops for purposes
other than maneuyering.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Fatal Run for Train.

George Hallette, the coroner and
ranger of Washington county and
a prominent citizen of Greenyille,
suddenly died on the Yazoo & Mis-
sissippi Valley train last week near
Winterville while going to his home
Mr.. Hallette has had heart trouble
and excited himself in catching the
train, and just after leaving Winter
Vile he died on the seat. His re
mains we're carried to Mobile, Ala
his former home. for inirgment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
CRAPS-SHOOTERS FINED.
st. Louis Policemen, Convicted Of
shooting Craps, Fined Twenty
Five Dollars Each.

st. Louis Oct. 1.-THE jury in the
rase of Patrolmen John Glynn, Will
lam Timke and Charles f Campbell OF
the Ninth district and Michael Hogan
and thomas Barry who were on trial
,or shooting craps in Hogan's saloon
Jefferson and Cass avenues returned a
verdict of guilty in the court of Grim
inal correction Friday night, The pen
atty in the cases of the three patrolmen
and Thomas Barry was a fine of SIS
and costs each and to Michael Hogan,
proprietor of the saloon. SlOO and costs,
There was some unblushing perjury
committed on the side of the defense
which may be heard of later on.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT.
The Case of Ed Butler, of ST. Louis,
Under Sentence for Bribery,
On First Days Docket.

jefferson City, Mo, Oct, 1.-THE
Missouri state supreme court convenes
Tuesday,
The case against Ed Butler, who is
under sentence of a (hree-year term in
the penitentiary, having been convicted
of bribery, which comes to the supreme
court on an appeal from the Boone
county circuit court is set on The dock
ct for the first day of the term.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
can,t Canvass Nlcksbura.

The Mormon elders received a de-
cided setback at the hands of the
city council of vicksbnrg last week,
IS o'' that body rejected their petition
TO be allowed to hold public or open
air Al meetings. The action of the
council was based on the fact that
nnhlie opinion is decidedly averse to
tbeir presence at all, as mutterlngs
have been heard against the elders
ever since they commenced to get a
fcnthold in the community,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
PERMITS VETERANS TO VOTE.
The Supreme Court Decision Aneets
Inmates of the henNcnuorth
soldiers Home.

Topeka, Kas., Oct. 12.--The supreme
court Saturday reversed the case OF
Cory VS.. Spencer, from Leavenworth'
This gives the 5000 veterans in the
National Military home the right TO
vote as citizens of Leayenworth coun-
ty. The decision in this case VIII nave
an important bearing on the First
congressional fight next year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

State Superintendent Of Educa-
tion Whitfield has received notice
that ]. II. Kennedy bad resigned as
county superintendent Of education
Of Simpson county. A number Of
charges had been preferred against
Kennedy before the State board,
and on receipt Of his resignation the
State board this morning dismissed
the charges. This action on Ken
nedy's part will probably save him a
deal of trouble,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
ARCHBISHOP KAHN DYING.
Vhe Physicinns Report That Prelate
Ia Fast sinking nud No Hope lis
Is Expressed For Recovery.

Baltimore, Md, Oct 12.-Archbishop
lkain, of St. Louis, was reported at
last midnight 10 be unconscious. He
has been a patient at ST. Agnes sani-
tarium since last May, suffering from
nervous and stomach disorders, Re-
Gently appendicitis developed, but he
has been too weak TO undergo an OPP
Grafton for that ailment, No hope for
the recovery of the prelete is expressed
by the physicians in attendance. The
patent was reported to be in a sinking
conditions, and it was feared that the
archbishop was dying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
L.tsst Menace by Labor

Chicago, Oct. 10,--"0rgani1ed capital,
through its anti-boycott and employers
association, must stop its raid on the
savings of the trade unions or the
union men will withdraw $300,O0o,000
from the banks.
Such is the statement made by
Thomas /. Kidd, yiee-president Of the
American Federation OF Labor, after
an investigation OF the damage SUITS
which the American Anti-Boyoott as
societion and employers associations
have fled against trade unions Withlh
the last three months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Counterfelter Caught.

A countcrfeiter was discovered in
Columbus last week. He had passed
some twelve or fifteen counterfeit
silver dollars when arrested, and
more were found on his person. His
name is Pitman. lie is an employe
Of the Tombigbee mill, and is now
in the custoy Of United States Dep
uty Marshal Saunders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Two prisoners, Martin Thomp--
son and George Anderson, escaped
from the DeSoto county Jail at Her
nando last week by breaking the
lock. One of the prisoners, George
Anderson. who was in for stealing
a COW, returned and gave himself
up, but no clew to the whereabouts
of Thompson, who was guilty Of
horse stealing, has been discovered
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
command For n Rexicide.

Belgrade, servia, Oct, 11,-Col. Alex.
Machin, the former minister of public
works, who took a prominent part in
the assassination of King Alexander
and Queen Draga has been appointed
to the command of the Belgrade and
Danube division of the army.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Donohue Leaves Frisco System.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. Thames
Donohue, assistant general passenger
agent of the Frisco system, has re-
signed to go into other business. He
will, it is SAID, be succeeded by J. G.
Lovrein, district passenger agent al
Joplin.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Denver, Col, Oct. Gov Pea
body last night announced the appoint
ment of a general court-martial, tc
convene in Denver October 10, for the
trial of the military officers against
whom charges of irregularities have
ham made.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
peported sale of Upton Plant.

Chicago, Oct, 1t,--Reports are in cir
culatlon that the packing house of Sir
Thomas Upton had been purchased
by Schwarzchild & Sulzberger for
$500 900 Denial was made by N. G.
Conybear, Chicago manager for Lip
tpp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Cologne, Oct. IA dispatch from
Canton to Cologne Gazette says pi-
rates in south China have mortally
wounded German missionary of the
name of Homeyer and woman. The
wounds were caused by revolver shots.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Steamer smashing sunk.

Madison, Ind, Oct. 12,-The steamer
Sunshine struck a snag and sank Sun
day at Gunpowder bar. No lives were
lost. Efforts will be made to raise he
boat, but the cargo will be almost a
total loss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Washington, Oct PA cablegram
was received at the navy department
Saturday from RearAdmral Cotton, at
Beirut, stating that the conditions
there continue quiet He reports that
he has exchanged visits with the new
governor general Of Beirut
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Oct. ll.-Mrs. A.
], Smetena, wife of the night jailer in
police headquarters, hanged her one
year-old daughter and herself Friday
night. Insanity caused BY III health
was the cause.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Helena, Mont, Oct, 11.--George Fred.
Hall, wanted in Omaha on charge of
embezzlement from a liquor company
has been arrested here, where he was
working in butcher shop. He admits
| his identity
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Gin and Cotton Burned.

The gin of J. W. Johnson, located
seven miles from Jackson, together
with six bales of cotton and guam
titv of cotton seed, burned last week,
The loss will be $4,000, with very
LITTLE insurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Disastrous forest fires are reported
from the sections north and east OF
Meridian as a result of the long
drouth. The damage to fences and
10 timber is reported to be quite
heavy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
ncath of MiIlinm Mownrlh

Virginia, ILL.,, Oct. t2.-Wiliiam fIo-
warth, 6S years old, died Saturday at
Chandlerville, Ill. He was a wealthy
land owner and held county offices. He
leaves q family,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Ready November I.

General Manager Chas. S. Clark
of the Mobile & Ohio railroad, states
that the company will occupy their
new 100000 freight depot in Me-
ridian November /.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
More Indians Leave.

A carload of Choctaw Indians
left Meridian last week for the In
dian Territory to take possession
of land allotted by the Dawes Com,
mission during its session in that
CITY.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

Monastir, Oct. 12-There has been
a fierce fight near Dubnitza between
the Bulgarian troops and the Ottoman
soldiery, in which 200 Bulgarian and
four Turkish officers were killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
-
DISTRICT MESSENGER CALL BOX.
PULL BUTTON CLEAR DOWN
AND LET GO

Mr. Thompkns pulled down the but
ton and let it go, and then as soon as il
was back in its original position pulled
It down again He stood In front Of
the box working the button as fast as
it would work Soon a uniformed mes
senger boy appeared and showed a book
and pencil into Mr. Thompkins' hands
"Whachyouwant?" he demanded
mot a thing" said Mr. Thompkins
pleasantly, agaln pulling down the but
ton.
"What din yer call a messenger fer
them" demanded the boy
Because the sign over this box re-
uuested me to do so, replied Mr. Thomp-
kins.
"Ah, yer nutty" said the wrathfuI
messenger cit me way over here an
nothin' doin'"
Another messenger boy appeared and
behind him another and the face Of
still one more appeared at the door
The first boy eagerly called to the later
arrivals to approach
de ole guy is bats" he whispered
''V.', &c. .' .t.tor" soid tbo fret how n
MIR Thompkins, II you got onuff mes
eoneei IVY > ~"
III ,,, 'g, ~, ,,athtno tt .noo,eod boro os 4,
ii''o - ,g,,f',, ,,,,.t ,,,,l1 t,,A, ,,ttor
now nov, '"auI y, :, W. ,|r rhnn,,,irs "It noreI,
uo"u' o,''" ,.' .. n,,ii 'l' mo hutton and a.,
ro'll 'i,alus ,, '.,' ~ i,oon on nnrIing {,
ui,ue' o,,.,'." a,a"" - ~ ~
scoo " eoid one of the messenger bows
zee Sa,u u,,r =, o,,t ,t'' 40 hottor a.
oaS' Nv > . ".o,''. ,,!, uiy a,ou, his cor Of,
! ooH' i'e in"""7l ,, =, Ia,.. w., =, do ONO ovo,
ah ne . eo' a.. w ~, aaara ol4 mo,
mere 'oo' 81, oaS .n@n UstN"
you We ,iaU luz -, ~, ,,,oaord oor
Mr' ! hollpN'',a 80 o.'' .,a a,'I,, hnt4an M,
tihueu p~'''Ine ~ wv" wv. .,ado ~" rnsb on,
nrst hssserSs. ss Tsa.,,,,,ins uJ, IN tho stomach
b'ittea MF noll.pN'u' , ,i, - :" tha ~" haol, u,
Alo.n,' ,.,', uo, n.,tb crosb and women II
went down ,,s WIZ .nd a,',i' o,orl,s % ond eoor
the store fcIealnyu uo,T No % n,essen
WALKERS 'aIns ,,5 'onth3 ontb6slasticaiIv % On to-
ger poys plleu ,', o"d ONO 20 tbon
. oil Mr. hoi'pn'4S, ", u.s. | aars and hume,
grabbed MN os o. Wv '@,, NJ, ,IT Tbomnl,ir,
his head on 'ne % noo', ~, n,,th rtb' her, norasol
oIorL restrained her Finally 20
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
Treasurer Lampton's Biennial Report

ra.fIt I
oor,,,l1t3 a i''auiet hampton mas
L;an,;.i ',i'o 'l'g SOo'lSJlcaI part OF ms
tbo 'i,,,, fs@. ,o poa. 70 lnG legislature Tor
lono Nh n I"iS e''Qlll8 OeloDef l,
frol, ""r m o'lopeI - I90'' fespec-
Jat,3I 3 ~ i'IoII embraces every
oa,;. a,'a', VI 'l'e o'a'es 5 financial trans
'e1'Si,a' n'
,,,,,, DoILI!S we past t|o years be-
l, s1"'1 ~ ,IS "a eAPeIlSg ol pulldlh9 Inc
i tie" Vapl'oI lIe disbursements nave
o. ~" 6ig%lof ,I1 Sllan lhe current re-
go'P''' ,ooa = ne IcceIp's Ior lhe hscai
H. H. 1;.lS,,' li,o, "'le Pi''l 'ol'''o ana
lIe disbursements ei ,lo 10, lor lhe same Pc
% Ilou were 9E'f'9,6oG'4, the latter
o-rg o.ItiS ,in ~ gA''sS y, 10 tne amount Of
P'oo' o'$oo'fi' vi tIIs amount now
,t 's'' lI.5le WAS S'S, APGnago s,a Oh t4e new
s:a,Joo4ac s;%nla t.., @i5o,5S5.4f, ~ the largest
sll8lg llrln o. expense excepting the
'''lUoL TS5 . oISlIIoulIon, ,ooo
ne ''Se"i year oI ISo2 ,,, was begun
W. Tl'" '"'.l Oil mana OIL 9|oo' Ioo'f0'
a. ne al IgyrlP's o, outInS 'nlS PefioQ were
2<''o'"! "0o, ana ANA lne dISourse-
lael''S We're 9''';o,ooo, ,52, the e&-
cess Oh 'n' allef OghS SE3i ,'39.04'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17
cov,es TO Command the Missouri.

Washington, Oct. 12.-The official
trial OF the battleship Missouri will be
held on October 81 Capt W. S,
Cowles, President Roosevelt's brother
ln-law, will be her first commander.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1903-10-17

where do you think you Srer asked
the proprietor, gently. Don't you want
to come back in my Office and lie down on
the sofa for awhile?"
Mr.. Thompklns pointed to pacsrd
that hung in front Of the cashiers desk
II said
Make All Complaints Here"
Il am making all the complaints can
think Of" he said pleasantly. Thetele-
phone in our house"
THAT sign, " said the proprietor, stify.
refers, OF course, TO complaints in re-
gard to our employees or to other mat.
ters concerned with this store"
Then" returned Mr.. Thompblns
might | ask why doesn't the sign SO
specify?"
Every fool ought to know that said
the proprietor, sourly.
"Ah, yes said Mr.. Thompkins.
Every fool ought TO. But, just the same,
you have no right to object II anyone fol-
lows the instructions you have here
given and makes all complaints as re-.
quested You have no right to com-
mand people to make complaints unless
you are prepared to hear them would
suggest that you Immediately change the
phraseology of that sign"
Mrs. Thompkins and the proprietor
managed to get Mr. Thompkins outside.
But he was so worked up over his cru
sade by this time that Mrs Thompkins
was only counting the minutes until the
catastrophe occurred Mrs Thompklns
in her desire to make her liege forget
his crusade led him into a department
store. They had no sooner got inside
than Mr. Thompkins made dash for
a district messenger call box, where
there was sign displayed: