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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
BISHOP is
HOKORED

NlRht Rev. Efwnrd y OBeh.
bhhap ~ the diocese ~ Neaauaiiy.
has been asked ta assist in the detii-
cation ~ the new million dollar
cathedral Catholics are noW erect.
Tag az eiittbufE. Pa. according o.
a report received here today
Bishop o'ueh could not be Hesn
this afternoon bat friends and
mcWbeFs OF hls diocese state that
without doubl the bishop viii ace
fert The new cathedral when an-
iHhed win BE- one 1f the most eiab-
arata of 80 kind ia the east.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
SENTENCED

NEW ORLEANS. Dec Is The
state supreme court to-day affirmed
the sentence OF eight months in
prison upon Domiuiek 0'Malley.
proprietor Of the Daily Item. con-
yIcted Of crimlnaliy iihellnE Mayor
Behrman Ina bis paper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

q. T. will make up a Christmas OF
a different sort ON Tuesday. De-
cember IS. from D. m. to s p. m.
an entertainment will be given for
the benefit % poor children. and
refreshments and Christmas goodies
viii be supplied about 500 girls and
boys. About $3.50 worth OF toys
will be distributed alao.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
WILL DISTRIBUTE TOYS
AMONG POOR CHILDREN

Through mistake The Star stat.
81 Saturday that the Volunteers OF
America would furnish basket din
ners 10 tho poor OF the city on
Christmas II Is the Salvation
army which viii handle this work.
The Volunteers, IN conjunction
with the " G. T. L. and the I. o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
RIO S!

WASHINGTON. u. q. Dee tss-
The atate department was informed
thia morning hY cable from the
American consul Al Shanghai that
riots have resulted Ia the death 81
several forciEnerH two Chinese were
Killed nud humber Of buildings
burned. 30 Americans are reported
killed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
LOTS OF FUN IN
KIRKLAND

The Kirkland council viii tonight
receive the report ~ the COMMITTEES
on the petition which vas presented
10 that body some Time ago. aEktns
thar The council declare an election
10 vote ON the proposition Of diaiu'
cooperating the town
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

Complaint was filed With Prose-
cutting Attorney Macintosh this
morning b. T. n Flueck charging
John Doe white aud Richard Roe
With assault and battery The at
tack Is alleged to have been made
YanleIlAg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
IT'S NOT A
SQUARE DEAL

II does seem too bad that the Uni
KersitY 81 Washington az a repre-
sentative institute q learning Of one
OF the greatest states In The nation
should have seen az 90 cheaper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

not settle down TO business. 80 he
went to Africa and fought Ia the
Aatabele var as 4 member Of the
mounted police. being wounded
twice. He received considerable mo-
tiee from Cecil Rhodes
RatarninR to London. he played
the city man two years. but again
felt the cali % the Wild and became
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
PLUNGE WAS
FA7AL

while working on the top d the
partially constructed building at the
intersection Of First Az. and
Charles -. Saturday afternoon.
Charles Adrian Faber. a laborer.
fell three stories down the elevator
shaft. Death resulted three hours
later AT the Seattle General hospl-
tai.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

which they we're interrupted by
Chairman German. who stated that
such matters were not 20 be- dis
cussed al this meeting. J. = Todd
started things 10y attacking the use
ol legisiauousat all. II not enforced
Ito stated thai he knew it had heen
violated flgh# and Left
Iadd starts Trouble.
Mr. Todd stated that he not emily
knew that tho corporations were
violating the 3Gs hour closing law.
but said he had communication
with him which would show that
Fish Commissioner Kwahaw had
practically told the corporation
they could 10 ahead and fash as
they pleased
Mr Woodward. o. the Apex can.
merry Anacorfea in rcply. stated
that be believed the purpose for
which the meeting was called was
Co hrar the demands Of the fisher
men
Secretary Rosenhurs presented
the demands Ut the fishermen.
which, IN effect. are that thc laws
be- ahayed that a means Cor the
preservation az the snekrYs salmon
be devised that the fishermen fay-
ur the S. hour rlosiuK law. ami that
This iaw b. regulated 50 that it wilt
fan in with the Canadian 36-hpur
fshns law. and that no Traps be
allowed en- the UPPER sound
Discovers Violations,
ar Rosenberg said that be was
aware af the purpose Cor which the
meeting WAS called. bat that he. FOR
one. wished 60 be SUITE that IN ease
any legislation was adopted. both
the corporations and she fishermen
would obey IT,
7 personally went over fhr traps
in the sound during the speEeye
season be said snud / found that
several % them wcre fishing eight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

4 Warrant vas this morning
sworn out lu che prosecuting attor-
nrys office a search a roon ln the
Weed hotel run by T. 4. Duff. %
find tie and several article % lew q
lrN IhuushL d b. thnra.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

an explorer In Dominica. refusing q
medal for maps he provided.
Then be travelled In British 90.
lumbla. Australia aud In New Zea.
land.
L was when his latest book did
not sell that he determined 10 cal
the attention Of the world to Il Ia 4
desperate fashion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
BLOW UP PALACE

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. fs.-A
plot has been discovered 20 blow mp
the Winter palace. An internal ma
chine was found Ia the postofflce At
MiarnH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

Shoes

$3.50 Wei and Calf Skinned
ohoee .ss.s.ss. .as.s.s 81 III
$500 Dress and Working shoes
........s...s.. ..... Sf.65
faO0 Extra Heavy Working
Shoes. double soles gl.SJ
$3.50 and $500 Shoes. choice
stock and best make and laG
est styles .,.s,.s..... ~. 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

Five beautiful OF paintings. the
works Of A Burr. are on exhibit a.
the Great Northern ticket office
They have been recently brought
from the Portland exhibition where
they we're on exhibition.
The pictures show IT WnnEie
II 500 feet hlEh. Columbia glacier
and Prince VIM sound: the Valde7
glacier. where several men wers
froksn 70 death In 1898 while at.
tempting % pass into The interior.
at. Ralnler. and an Alaska Indian
souian with her dogs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
Suits

5000 Mems Wool Suits. SlGI
fl1.ee Meas All Wool sultn
...t...ts.-..t...s= -. IS
$500 Mems Fine worssed
SUMS .ss-ss.s+.ss... NJ
sis.oa and $1,000 Mems Fine
TaiioF-msde Suits 80 TX
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

British marines landed at Shang
hal and the British ships Ia the
harbor have cleared decks for ac-
ton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

The Ohio railroad maRnate who
sold the g. II 4 y 10 }. rierront
Morgan. who sold IL 20 fho Erie. the
latter rejecting u upon finding out
lust IN time that the system
sas greatly ofsrvalusa. MerKan iH
standing the entire loae. which r.
said 70 amount 20 sia.00a. o0e. but
has put the system into receiver
ahip. With The purpose, IL j. said q
showing Il IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
GIFT SUGGESTIONS

tisa fancy Vests IN appra.
pfiatc Christmas baxes
ssaF tFsfsFsss NIsRt
t45e and 81 % Ties IN 1ndi.
Ftduni boxes De
100 and g. 50 siik snspenIsrr
Ira fancy boxes ..........#...
ss.*-. g5c and sf.O0
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
Shirts

81 90 Fine White I.anndered
Shirts ..................I.I e
&c Wool socks ....- toiee
i2isc Black and Tan soeks. -.
.....s........ III .s...s. sHr
Tse Fine Soft Front Shirts. Sizes
u 70 i5S only ..,....+. 25c
100 Pine Shirt ..-.... lie
- 90 Fine Coloref Laundered
shirts ...s...tt..-s+.... Zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18
Hats

$500 Fine Fur Hat 3 styles. j..
..t......... ....t....... Sc
g. 50 Hats. all styles, shapes auh
col0rA s.,stt........s MI -
1880 Hats. correct blocks and
shapes ,s............... III 90
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

Owing to the fact that these.
this NORTH We have made
that cur stock ~ Clothing. ia,
sold very cheap. Indeed just h
yau that The stock vas purel
g cents on the dollar and that
siizh' figure above shat Ne pal.
ioN--
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-18

The following goods were
bought by the old concern and
/, for that reason We can cut the
contract price. that's why you
.ernn buy them here for less
Monarch Shirts ........... e5c
Arrow Brand Collars. for pc
Cinett Shirts ,.ss...s... 81 90
The Celebrated Harlow Shoes.
............. ...... $3.50
$3.50 Lion Hats ...s..a Sf.S5
President Suspenders 49,. $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
.SOC| ETY. WOMEN
OF: FER /. |. TO APPEAR.
Will Testify Against Alleged
Blackmailer Who Tried to
Hold Post Up.
MAN DEMANDED LARGE (: SUMS.
Threatened to Publish Ugly
Stories Unless Money Was
Forthcoming.
MAN DEMANDED LARGE SUMS.
Bv Associated Press.)

(Bv Associated PresS.)
NEW. YORK, July 15.-Three prominent
society persons have Informed me Us
trlct Attorneys office that It their ser
vices are required they Will appear as
complalnants against Charles Il. Ahlo, OF
the Society Editors Association, VINO
Yesterday was held in SO, 500 ball Tor the
grand Jury on a charge of attempting
blackmail, lodged against him by Edwin
M. Post a member Of the New YORK STOCK
Exchange This announcement was made
to- day by Assistant District Attorney
Paul Krotel, who has been assigned ~
District Attorney Jerome to prosecute
Able on Mr.. Posts complaint.
The allegation against Able Is that he
attempted to coerce Post into subscrb-
ing for a book dealing with New York
society. which was to be printed and sold
to subscribers at $500 pei. copy. Mr.. Post
alleges that Ahlo told him that scan
dalous story. involving his name. which
was In the possession OF q New York
society publication. would not be printed
II he subscribed for the book, AT tho
time OF Ahle's arrest the police found a
list containing the names OF many per-
sons prominent socially. Opposite each
name were figures representing sums
ranging from $500 to $1,000,
Uptto to-day Mr., Post has stood alone
as complained against Able, but now.
according to District Attorney Krotel, he
is. to be reinforced by two women and
a man Of highest social standing, who are
ready to press complaints against tho
prisoner on the same grounds taken by
Post, Mr.. krotel explained, however,
that these offers were conditional, The
persons were ready to testify against
Able only II guaranteed that no ques-
lions be asked concerning the scandals
which they allege were mentioned when
these subscriptions were solicited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
FRONT ROYAL, VA.
(special to Tho Tlmes-plspateh)

Especial to Tho -Dlspatch.)
FRONT ROYAL, VA, July 15.--Mr, and
Mrs. George H. Bowman, OF this town,
are spending a few weeks at the Hotel
Elkton. Elkton. Va.
Miss Leslie Forsyth has returned to
her homo here after few weeks stay
in Louisville. KY,
Miss Katherine Kinzer has returned
from visit to friends In Washington,
d, G, as
Misses Cam and Stroyecher, who have
been visiting Miss Gone, Of Rlyerton, have
returned to their homes In Scranton, Pa,
Mr. Clyde j. Orrison, of Birmingham,
Ala Is visiting his former home here,
Or. and Mrs. James H, Turner of this
city, are visiting relatives In Harrlson-
burg. Va,
Mrs. Virginia Turner, who has been
visiting relatives here, has returned to her
home in Maysville, KY.
Mrs. Aubrey g. Weaver Is spending a
few weeks at Hotel Elkton, Elkton, Va.
Mr.. II. Il, Weaver and family, who
have heen spending the past months with
friends In North Carolina, have returned
to their homo here, 4:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
FLYER KNOCKED
WRECK \ R {. j OIL: /: TRACK IRA
Pennsylvania Special Meets With
Remarkable Accident-Neither
Train Nor People Hurt.
CAR Of FREIGHT BucKLED.
Was Thrown Over Upon Track
on Which Flyer Was
Speeding East.
fRy Associated Press.l

r.
HARRISBURG. PA. July 15.--Train No.
rs, on the Pennsylvania Railroad. known
as the Pennsylvania flyer, the new eight
cen hour train between Chicago and New
York. met with an accident to-day mile
west of Port Royal, which fortunately
did not result seriously.
A westbound freight train, nearing Port
Royal tried to stop suddenly. and the
engineer made too violent application OF
the air, the consequence OF which was
that q car buckled and was thrown over
to track No. l, on which the flyer was
speeding east. An attempt was made to
flag trains in front and In the rear OF
the wreck, but the break occurred al
most simultaneously with the arrival OF
tho flyer, and tho train plunged Into the
wreck. The momentum threw the
wrecked car from tho track. but the flyer
did not jump the rails
Engineer Calvin Miller, Of this city,
when he saw the obstruction on the
track, Jumped from the engine and was
hurt about the head and back lie was
the only one injured on the train. Fire
man Garman brought the train to a stop.
The passengers all Of whom were IN
their berths, did not know there had been
a accident until after the train had been
stopped for some time. They were not
even shaken up, and none Of them was
injured The train was only slightly
damaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
sCOTTSvILLE,VA. /
snanial ia The Times- Dispatch,)

'SoPCU'Us W = w ''''' T7lT'
a sCoTTsYILLE, VA, July l5,-rhe
farmers in this locality arc having a
hard time saving the hay Not day
passes Without at least four or five hard
showers. and the ground is kept in a
soaking condition,
Y Work will soon be begun on tbs. con-
crete sidewalks in ScottsyllLe, which will
add much to the attractiyeness of the
town.
some addition built to the Fidelity Bank.
This addition will constitute bis new Of
flee and viii open lnto.,the old enc, Ono
Whole side will he. taken up by,la. blg
window. and there WILL also be windows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

cultured. when purchased elsewhere Is
much higher 5l,. w ., III
Some of tho experiments being made
In seleotihgS breeding and improving
standard varieties Of cerenls to be, dis
trSibtltnd among tic Hrnres Of the state state,
vii, tit Is. believed, prove Of as great
practical valuo as anything undertaken
ut the stations s
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. md the pro-
cesses Of hasteurlzatlon 81 tho milk nntl
cream, the separation of the cream. the
chtlrningf Of the milk, tho handling OF the
butter. the manner Of cheese making,
tho method Of putting TIP the milk FOR
shipment, are worthy oil ono column, at
leastI 1t Is not generally known that tho
Virginia Polytechnic Institute ships
cream to the Chhnlbeflln at Old Point
Comfort, Va; tho Homestead, at Hot
Springs, VA and tho Royal Polnciana, Mt
palm Beach, I Fla. 11lcss than n column
would not suffice to convey m idea Of
the interest and the practical value OF
the experiments III fermentation when
Professor w. A. r. Nfoncurc Is conduct
ing for the purpose of learning all thht
may be learned concerning the manu-
facturo Of tcidors, wines, etc.
Control Fermentation.
.rhe Professor IT, absolutely able to con
troll fermentation OF fruit julccs within
very narrow limits. lie cultvates the
microscopical3 fungi us a farmer does
any Of his crops. The Professor calls
It yeast. we would term 1t lees or mould.
BY placing d microscopic portion Of this
In a bottle Of cider, Professor Moncurc
Is able to lnnugtrate fermentation and 70
foretell to a. nicely tho character OF It.
He has not yet solved the great prob
lem OF how to keep hard cider at tn. tho
stage Of fermentation 1t reaches Just
before It becomes vinegar. In other
words, Professor Moncure cannot control
fermentation to the extent OF arrcstins
1t when once begun and keeping It the
stage. desired. He admits that the ex-
permentcr who solves this problem Will
probably have in his hands tho means
of securing fortune.
Tho veterinary department Is one Of the
most interesting at the farm. 1t is IN
charge Of DR.. T'crneyhough, who has IN
many ways proven himself of great value
to the farmers of Virginia. Files are the
greatest foes to good temper, and Tree
milking that mich cows have. 1t IS sa'u.
1t Is estimated that there are something
over seven million men in this country
who. as boys, have neen kicked over
while trying to milk an old COW tormented
by flies, # Sa
Rough on Flies.
1t is hard to find fly on, a cows
back at Blacksburg.. When the animals
are turned out to Craze In the morning
they ire made TO walk through a. narrow
gateway. At5the stop. bottom3sand each
side of the door is a faucet, directed SO
that the iliuuId which a boy standing by
the gate is pul1lr, ne away through them is
showered ON the Z cows hair from four
directions. The liquid is solution OF
coal oil and oneaor two other ingredients.
II achieves It's object thoroughly.
Mr.. G, Williams, M. =. o., was my
ccerono and showed ME everything the,
visitor to Blacksburg can see. have not
touched upon the academic department,
/ noticed they seemed more Inclined to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
.BRITONs GET GREAT
OVATION IN FRANCE
English Naval Officers Received
at Paris With Great
Pomp,
lBy Associated Press. \

RREsT, FRANCE, July 15,-Ihe festiyi-
ties In connection with the visit of the
British squadron to Brest has attracted
an enormous influx of visitors. Including
many Americans. The battle of flowers
to-day and the ball given tonight by the
officers of the battleship Victorious to
French naval officers and the leading
toWnsfolk were brilliant affairs. Vice.
Admiral May and a number Of British
officers visited Paris to-day and were re-
cesved with great pomp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

: . : st T- s
on tho other two sides. There will be a
5transom made of four different colors
ofsclass, and gilded ball WI u g ornament
AR The Methodist Church, besides It's
tstained-gass windows, is to he succeed
and freshly painted. \, X
Mrs. Annie Cornwell. of South Caro-
lima is visiting her sister Mrs. j.. y.
Daniel.
Rev. and Mrs. Daniel billiard and
daughters. Of ST.. Louis, ara spending a
few days with the family of Or, 3. l..
Willard, at Adherence
Miss Josephine Pitts Is visiting friends
Mrs. Mamie Parker. Of Richmond, ID
guest OF MISC, 3. Harris,
Miss Marie I.eahy Of Richmond, ar
rived in Scottsville on Monday,
Miss Natalie Worsham, OF Richmond Is
visiting Miss Parke Harris
Mrs. P.s Heath has gone to Norwood
to visit her son. Mr.. W.5J. Heath, who
is Ill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

Photographers Philosophy.
Many mans life is saved by the fact
that he Is TOO poor 10 be able TO pay for
a difficult surgical peration.-Atlanta
Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

LOOMS was guilty OF grave indtscretion
So was Bowen. Loomis kept quiet and his
ofense ,was condoned. Bowen raised a
row and was fred out Moral: Saw wood
and say nothing Kansas City Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

A really great ambassador must have
q digestion like an ostrich and be able to
make an after dinner speech so humorous
that IT VIII make cockney waiter
smile.-Atlanta Constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

King William Pier. 636 feet long, with
entire length rooted pver. Cool and
breezy at Beach Park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

ATLANTIC COAST LINE r. r. SUNDAY
EXCURSION BETWEEN RICH.
MOND AND PETERSBURG.
20 CENTS--ROUND TRIP-4o CENTS,
Tickets good on all regular traina lin,
tied to date OF sale,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

When a man gets 1t Into his head that
he Is the only one In the world who can
flll responsible position about half OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

People who attend to their own business
have but little time for erltlcising others
Chicago News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

For a Sunday Sea Food Meal go to
Beach Park.
Go where the crowd goes-Beach Park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

BE careful not to break every dollar
you get your hands on and you won't
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
Cultures.

The ARCHAEOLOGICAL department. In
charge of Professor Ferguson, one OF the
leading bacteriologists of this country, has
a general reputation for orieinalty and
accuracy Recently the value of the do
partment has 'been UNNECESSARILY an-
creased ny It's sending out cultures from
the incubation Of the various leguminous
plants at cost of only twenty-five cents
an acre. In this way the entire annual
cost of the department was saved to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16

his usefulness is Birmingham
News,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-31
AN UP-TO-DATE INTRODUCTION.

If ones great-grandfathe could III
brought back to the scenes once famil-
lar to him, the effect on his nervous
organism would be most disastrous.
The condition Of our modern life
which would stir his credulity to the
breaking point would, most likely, be
the possibility Of an episode similar to
the following, recorded in the New
York Evening Post:
After having wished an old friend
godspeed on a voyage to Europe, q
New Yorker returned to Ills Office. and
there engaged himself with his bust
ness.
Six hours after the sailing Of the
steamship he read list Of her passen-
gers, and found the name. of another
friend, one whom he knew quite as
we'll as the man he had seen off,
wish I'd known this" he said to
himself "Could have introduced
them. Too badv'
Then the spirit of the twentieth
century awoke within him, and he
smiled. Catching up bit of paper,
he wrote something hastily on It,
called an Office boy, hurried him off,
and at last sank back contented on his
chair.
Six hours out Of port, with New
York far astern, the liner was rush
ing along the eastward ocean lane.
Then her wireless apparatus began to
click, and in few moments one of
the deck stewards delivered this mes
sage:
'John Smith, s. S. -, at sea.
use this as an Introduction to my
friend, James Jones, fellow passen-
ger Of yours. DICK"
1t turned out, however, that the
wireless operator misunderstood and
failed to deliver the message, and so
the two men did not meet
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-31
Did Not Belong to the Family.

Some people are born with genius
for finding a scapegoat for all their
sins. Such person was kitty, the
housemaid, some Of whose attempts to
slip out of emergencies Mr.. Blanchard
records in his Sketches" Whatever
went wrong in domestic affairs. 1t was
sure to be through no fault of Kitty
l sent Kitty upstairs one day for a
rare and beautiful ug, valued both as a
piece of costly pottery and from asso-
citation. OF course she broke it. She
came into the room with the beautiful
handle swinging on her fingers and
most delicious air Of simplicity and
wonder
Dear me, sirr' she said. well, IL
l wasn't coming so softly downstairs.
and had hold Of it so nicely, when just
as I set my foot on the last stair the
jug let go Of my hand"
But Kitty's ingenuity in self-defense
reached its climax when one morning
a delicacy which had been put aside
for me showed unmistakable evidences
Of an invasion by mice. Ny landady
called Kitty to account
ooh, the mice" she cried How
could you be so careless, Kitty
But the little maid denied that she
had put the pastry where any mice
could possibly reach it.
But you can see for yourself, girl"
insisted the landlady.
Kitty gave the pastry careful scru-
tiny. There was no denying the little
creatures tracks and depredations. At
last she looked up.
I'm right, ma'am. They may be
mice, but they're not our mice,
ma'am."