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The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
Mems Underwear
Too Much for the Professor

Prof. and Mrs. Perry are rejoicing
over the arrival Of fine baby girl
which arrived at their home the first Of
the week. The event was too much for
the Professor and be has been unable to
be- at his post in the school room. Prof.
Bazzil is in charge of the High school
and Miss Nina Dray has charge Of the
Grammar Department.
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
The Sick Folks

Mrs. Tom Davis is very low with
pneumonia
Mrs. VIM Beatty who has been quite
low seems to he improving
Mr.. }. +. Hite is reported quite i'll at
his home in the north part of town
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
Rabbits Plentiful

The winter weather for the past week
has enlivened the rabbit business con.
siderabIy. o. ID Whitaker aud son
have been buying them up have shipped
out 26OO during the last three days
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

: G. uds 60 10 Pc I'd
5 Goo = go at pc sd
luds 80 at y e yd
: Guu,is 90 vt y l.2c
iuuds 40 at : ! 2c yd
s Goods 20 at 90c yd
Is Guu,is 90 ul 35c I'D
z Goods 20 at 2Jc sd
: tinnlls 20 nt 20l Nd
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
Furniture and
Undertaking

lat all times am keeping a nice line
Ct Furniture, all Paper, T"lescol eS'
Ninew shades. Linolium and Oil cloths
A fine limo of Ingram carpets, samples
brussels. Moqurtts, and make piles OF
Picture Frames
Also my collins and Under'akers
supplies are fine and large line to p,ck
from. | have robes and shoes, "hi'
hose. have taken n thorough course
io Embalming and will take good care
of bodies ahd preserve them with huld'
I furnish Pictures enlarged and man!
other things.
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
Big Cut in Dress GOOdS

7l2 yds Sl - Dress Goods 20 nt 6Ic yd
Il34 yds | % Dress Good 40 at SOC sd
ia yds zoe Dress Guods 40 nj pc I'D
10 "a yds 20 Dress Guud- 20 ~ 2Jc Sd
2j Sds JOc Dress Goods 20 at 2Jc yd
%, ...l, ~, n...ss Goods 90 ut 9jc Nd
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
Blue Star

We shall have to beg to De excused
for tardiness in our items last week Oh
account Of the severe storm Of sleet and
ice. Travel has been almost impossible
except on skates and the Young people
OF Blue Star are certainly making the
most Of II while it lasts.
They skate to and from school and to
| their work besides skatcing parties ey
cry night at different ponds aud creek.
Wedding bells have been ringing loud
and clear, SO also have the cow-bel-.
horns, tinpans aud shot guns played
their part in the merry jubilee.
B,ne Star has the distinction Of hay.
ing two weddings last week the contract
ing PARTIES were Mr.. Dan Avery and
Miss Elenore Norris Of ILL.,; Mr.. Joe
Hahn and Miss Matte Cores Of Boston
They have the best wishes Of all their
friends in this community.
Miss Maude Huuuell is here from Hi.
nois visiting her uncle5 Horace and r..
Bunnel.
Miss Hazel Coiner accompanied her
teacher Miss Long home from school
Monday night.
We have to thank the Boston string
band for some very excellent music
which was rendered at our Literary last
Thursday night.
Mrs. Resh reports a very ENJOYABLE
time during her visit with old acquaint
ancps 10 Cass Co.
Mr.. and AIRS Chts. Harripgton dined
with Mr., and Mrs. Rrsh Sunday.
Mrs. Ellis and little son Laymen were
visiting old ncishbors here last week
\ merry party loaded Il two horse
sleigh Tuesday night and went out TO
Mr. Harvo Lees home to a party. or
course they had a jolly time going and
coming not to say anything about the
fun they had while there. Those who
went from here we're Misses Hazel Col.
ner, Josie Long, Della Kunkler, Emma
and May Lestrr Messrs. Perry and
Haryc Coiber,W Kunkier, Louie Bun
nell and John kunKler,
Mr.. aud Mrs. J ksdrrly spent the
day at Louis Kunker's SUNDAY
Our school vas closed three days last
week on account Of Miss Long not being
able to get out here, We hope We will
not have many such spells as We have
just had the past week
Mrs. Lou Whitesel ADD little grand
son who have been visiting r,iutives in
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

New egeu;s al tays have TO 60 through
it, After u little, they Iearu to guess
better. Yours truly.
FW Deyoe & Co
New York AID hicago
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19
For Sale

As intend to make a change | will
olIor my stock of Millinery aud store
fixtures for sale. For further particu-
lars call at my store at Jasper, Mo
Ma, SIMrsoN CAMPBELL
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

Creditors ana aTi orucr1- HTIrTrS'r'r -TH
the estate of Newton Owings deceased
late OF Jusprr county, Missouri, are
hereby notified that on the frat day OF
the uext regular term of the probate
court, | sh III make final settlement uf
said estate.
Marion Owings
Administrators of tbs estate Of Newton
OMings, tl.ceased.
School Supplies all kii ds tho Jss
Racket Store cheap.
Highest cash price paid for hides at
Boucher and Son.
Ladies, don't fail to
get prices on Ready
made Skirts. III. T.
Frost.
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

If you are not need
ing Underwear now,
you can afford to buy
for next year. Frost.
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

) , 1 yds 3jc Dms- Gt y. ..t ta,.r
II , yds 25c Dress Go .t "..E
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

Get it at the New York Racket
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

25c (" " " lJc
zoe unionsuitn 20 at 3Sc
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

Mastin Busby came up Saturday from
Tulsa and spent Sunday with home
folks.
The Jasper news., 1905-01-19

which
going sell at Extremely Low Prices We going to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
EVER ACCEPTABLE
LEATHER GOODS

When You are up in the
air" on the Christmas Gift
problem, just stroll over to
our leather goods counter and
solve il by buying something
Of the always-serViccable sort
in Leather Goods.
Ladies Hand Bags, 25c to $3.50.
Ladies' Pocket Books. 25c to 1893.
MEMS Coin Purses. hlll hooks. card
cases. pocket hooks. etc. 25c to 1898.
Collar and Gulf Boxes. SOC to s2.e&.
Whskey r!asks. CSC.
Travellers Sets. $i.75 10 $1,000.
Photo Holders. 75c to $3.50.
Shaving Pads, with mirror. SOC 10
69c.
Writing Pads. 9ec to si.19.
Writing Desks, s2.25. $29G and $500.
Mems Leather Dress Sui, Cases.
$3.50 10 $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
Holiday
HOSIERY

Women's Hose. fast biack
onyx dye. spliced heel and
toe. double sole. sizes 8 to
10. CSC.
Women's Hose. real maco,
black ingram. Onyx dye.
SDliced heel and Zoe, double
sole. good heavy weight,
sizes s TO 10, n, csc.
Women's Hose. fine black
cotton. licrmsdori dye. dou
bic heel and toe, medium
weight, sizes 8 TO 10, at CSC.
Women's Hose, In lnn
black Isle. Onyx dye. dou.
bic sole. spliced heel and
toe. sizes s to 9ia. at CSC
pair or 3 pairs for $500.
Women's Hose, In fine
Isle finished cotton. Onyx
dye. white sole, spliced heel
and toe. sizes $ 10 9la. at
25c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Ila' brushes, oso $t.25 and $1.Oo.
Nail flca. SOC. SOC, 6oc, 75c ana
S1.oo.
Clothes BrnsheR, Il score OF differ.
cnt designs CSC and $+.98.
Cuiclc Knives. 39c, soc, 6oc. 75c
and $500.
Set including Scissors. Emery
and Thimblo. in fancy boX.Si.25.
Blottcrs. Mt aoc, Soc. CSC, 75c and
$i.oo.
Military Draahes. the pair for
S3.3e.
Button Hooks. at CSC, soc. 6ec.
75c and $i.00.
"Stcr!ine" Silver Norcl,ies. IN.
cludin% Tea Bells. Nail Files, Gu
tic!e Knives. l,loucrs, Button
Hooks. Tooth Brushes. Nail
Brushes, Paper Knives, Shoe Horns.
etc. full size pieces, rich designs.
at 25c each.
Manicure Sets. at $i.6e, $t.99,
$3.50. $2.s9. $3.50 and up to $3.50.
Tea BELLS, sec. soc. soc. 7sc ard
s1.Oo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

WOMEN'S WEAR.
Women's Silk and Wool Waists.
$3.50 to $3.50.
Women's Cotton Waists. CSC 10
$3.50.
Women's Knit Sweaters. $3.50
TO 1893.
Women's Black Mercerized Sat
teen petticoats, 9Sc to 93.98.
Women's Blanket Bath Robes,
$500 to $500.
Women's Long and Short kimo-
nae. in silk. wool and cotton, SOC
to $3.50.
Women's Heavy Wool Knit Tn.
derskirts, SOC TO $2.99.
Women's Three-quarter Length
Coats. loose or fitted backs, $3.50
TO $500.
Women's CraVcnette Rain Coats,
in tan. olive and grey. $40 to $25.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

It's great, glorious happy holday-wlen it comes
the morning breaks and reveals bullying sockings-gfs
wrapped and paccdust bursting open with Christmas 81
and good cheer
us got to be happy day-to make up for tho p
problems that confront You during the weeks that nccede
How to make the dollars and pennies all that must be
pllshc'lllow 10 make the that All small to
many presents acceptable pretty useful things YOU fee
be given
Right here this store will bring Joy your hean-drive aw
frowns and woiesWh the finest most comprehensive really
assortment of merchandise that has been crowded in one
the State of Virginia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Woman's White Aprons, with
ard without bibs. csc to 50c.
Women's Tallor.made Suits. all
the newest fashions. SIS to $40.
AND CHlLDREN'S WEAR
Chiidren's Wool Knit Sweaters.
sizes / To q years. 75c to $1.5O.
chi!dren's Stylish Winter Coats.
al colors, scores OF styles to
choose from, sizes TO years--
variously priced from So to $40.
Infants Knee Legolns, CSC and
SOC.
Infants eootees, 1sc to 9ec.
Infants Bear skin Caps, three
different styles. SOC.
Infants Long and Short White
Coats, $3.50 to $3.50.
Infants Bear Skin Coats, in
white. light blue, green and brown.
$3.50 to $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Tooth brushes. 39c. sJc. CSC, 75c
and Si.G0.
Shell Dressing Combs with silver
hac!s. sos. o9c. 75c and st.c0.
Comb ana Brush sc,s. at S2.es.
S3.9s. $500. $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50.
Toilet Sets. including Comb.
I'rnSh and Mirror. AZ $500. $3.50.
$3.50 and S7.9G.
Nall TRUSTEES. ase, sos. CSC, 75c
and S1.c0.
Ebony Military Brush Sets. with
silver trimmings. NJ esc, $3.50. S1.gS
and s2.9s.
Paper Knives and Shoe Horns. NJ
gee, sec. CSC. 75c and 4i.O0.
vascllne lar, silver tops, at CSC.
Pin Trays. at sec.
Match Foxes. % different dc
signs. az 69c each.
Wiisk nrooms. ct SIC and $3.50.
Nail Pollshcrs, at soc and CSC.
Souvenir Spoons OF /. S. s. "Vlr.
GINA in neal box. CSC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

The "Devonne" Kid Gloves for Women
made Of tho best selected French kid In all
the seasons fa:oritc shades. Paris point
backs, W." pearl clasps; every pad guaran-
crd nj ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ......... $1.50
The Marvel Washable Kid Gloves. made
oi the best stock. In black. white ana the
leading coora. Paris point Backs, Iwo pear!
The princess viatcra" Kid Cloves. In
HACK, white and all shades. two clasps.
'tN ..'..'.... ....'........ $1.UO
The princess Victoria pique WALKING
Gloves. made Of the best stock. In hack,
white ana cOlora. at .3i.25
Dents" Heavy english Walking Glovea,
hand'sewed. the best made. at $3.50 ana s2.o0
White and Black SUEDE Evening Gloves.
elbow length sixteen buttons. at $3.50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
Christmas Kid Gloves

Every year we sell thousands of pairs of Kid
Gloves for gifts. We've kid gloves for dress in
waist elbow and evening lengths. Smart cape
gloves for street and service. Lined gloves for
cold hands. Good gloves for everybody. Here
Is stock that holds wonderful assortment of
good gloves for every one-selcctcd for Immediate
needs and sold on the single standard OF The best
values obtainabIc for the money
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
ALL THE BEST BOOKS
GIFT SOCKS, e3o.

CIR SCOkS, 96c.
Handy Classics Red Letter Library. bound
In leather. Si25 edition nj 98c.
Carlycs Select Essay
Emcraon's Select Essays
Shcilcy's Poems.
Lord Eyrons Poems
lIrdwnngs Poems
Master picccS from Dickcna
AnIGcrn; OF the breakfast Table
Bitter Sweets
Tales from Shakespeare e!
POPULAR PRICED COPYRIGHT WORKS g.
OF FICTION. CSC. az
The Real World, by Robert Herrick 5:
The Celebrity, by Winston Churchill
The Fat Of the Land, by John Strcetcr VII
Hams.
The Heritage of Unrest. by Gwcndc!on q
Overton. .,
The Pride Of Jennico. hy y. and T.. Castle.
The Man Of Millions, hy 6 H. Kcirhtley.
The Crisis, by Winston Churchill #
The Prophet Of the Real. by Esther Miller
! ne Heart Of Rome. By L Marion Craw- Ii
ford
STANDARD SETS. i
eszao's Complete Works. clear type on u
good paper. illustrated, $500 edition. for G.
$1,000. y
Huwer Lytton's Complete Works, rs VOL iii
umcs. bound III buckram $500 edition. Tor
$1,000. II
E. p Roe's Complete Works. in scparatc | "
volumes. nj, each 39c and 79c. 81
Mark rwain's Complete Works, IN separate
volumes, 25c to 98c tho volume. 81
Thackeray's Complete Works, 10 volumes, y
regular $500 edition, al $3.50 90
Augusta Evans Complete Works, in soma.
rate volumes. at $125 the volume sc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
GIFT LIST FROM THE SECOND FLOOR

In our ready o.wcar section the second floor will
be found many suggestions for timely and appropriate
Holiday Gifts. Here 4 few hints.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
Orders by Mail and Tele.
phone promptly and care.
fully filled.
Sterling Silver Novelties
For Holiday Gifts

Very easy matter TO select giftthing out of
this collection OF Silver Novelties. An extra piece for
the toilet or dressing table is always welcome.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Combination
SLACK Board
and Desk, II
most useful
hntl instruc
tive giit for
a Girl or boy.
Wei! made
and finished.
specially
priced from
o0c to $f.e3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10
PICTURES
FOR CHRiSTMRs
Burnt Leather
Novelties

We've a nlcc assortment OF
leather novelties. richly orna.
mcntcd IN fancy burnt designs.
These make very useful and
g?nropri:,ta F.lts.
hiottoes. pc 10 $3.50.
Picture Frames, ?5o - S2..25.
indian Bead Bags. Soc 10 81.
Pillow tops. $3.50 TO $500.
Leather Plaques. 25c 10 81.
Postal Card Aibuns, $3.50 to
$500.
Opera Bags. SIPS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Write for OR
Mail Order eul.
ietin--it's Free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Doll Beds. in white cBamclcd
wood ana iron at 98c, SIPS, $t.75
ard $1.e8.
Doll Furniture, Odd Pieces
side boards and drcssers. walnut
finish, 1Oc ana 25c; ward robes in
golden oak. CSC: drcsscrs, Si9a
and S2.i9.
Doll Chairs l0c and CSC.
Doll Furniture In sets. for din.
room. bed room and parlor, at
2oc. 38c, soc, 75c. 98c, SLIPS and
$t.39.
Wash Stand Sets. CSC ami 4sc.
Toy Casters. :: cruits in stand.
1oc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Gold dug
limitations
Brooks R
Drunmo
Royal ca
Royal IIfS
Daily Fo&
| Four boz
chamois, wi
cigar liable z!
! My Lady k
Tobacco II
$5.98 the So
81 Mlsck
AS You y
green, brow
Pocket 81
CSC. &
The SHAFT
Birthdays
Tennyson, 4
The Ruba
ton, $1.92. 4
EvangelirS
Gray's &c
ton, $1.s9. L
The Leg&
$3.50. Il
-IcS In MemoTS
finely illustF
| Kitty OF 4
n An Old 81
| Nhitcomb |
S1.d3, Il
"EvangeIIs
standish, by
ty, $500 edit
The Worls
separate voE
The Wort
separ rate ySI
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

'""' ""V'I NII'II HII!IVIIy UTUIO.
Rubber Balls. sc, 10c and t9c.
Rubber Dolls. SC. I0c and Csc.
Rubber Animals, and Rattlcrs at
tOc.
children's Toy Books, made Of
men. can be- washed ana irnaed
---iast colorS. 10c, soc and 75c.
Chiidren's Toy Books. in paper,
'hratltliniiy printed. ut sc, tOS,
- l2c, l5c. 25c, CSC and SOC.
imported White Poodle Docs.
with voice. covered With real skin
nhd long hair. natural size. AZ
$ 50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-10

Drums. Ou,'
assortment OF
these is trcmcn-
dons-thc prices
begin nj 19c for
Il tiny TOY drum
ana 80 up as
high rs SIS for
Il genuine calf
hnH,i nrhLI rh,.It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-06

daintily embroidered beneath the khedival
crown. The attache looked with ili-conceal
ed alarm at che astonished American and
said: This is bad business. If you want
money to get away with, my purse is at
your disposal
The equerry in turn said: You are not
the first man who has come to grief
through this lady; take my advice and seek
refuge at the American consulate"
The equerry and attache turned upon
their heels and left poor Morgan to his re-
Elections.
ter, was announced. Il have come for the
handkerchief" said he. The story of your
adventure is known at the palace. The
khedive is furious"
Il will not give 1t up" replied Morgan.
1T will cause the death of the donor"
Nubar smiled sarcastically as Morgan
lighted a match and burned the evidence
of the princess folly,
Possibly you have not heard the last
Of this affair.", said Nubar as he turned
and disappeared.
Morgan needed the admonition by invok-
Ing the all-powerful influence of the friend
ly Russian consul general and his amiable
wife, and their interference caused the
matter to be passed over In silence.
Princess Fatima had inherited not only
marvellous beauty. but the tigress-like dis
position Of relative, the Saideh Anem
The stranged bodies of young cavaliers
sometimes found floating in the Nile
proved that the Princess Fatima was not
unworthy of the ferocious Saideh.
CHI. CHAILLE-LONG. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-06

found in secluded places in many of the
buildings occupied by Cinnamon, while in
the big Chinese lodging houses on the Bow
cry many of the well-to-do celestials main
tain private outfits in their apartments for
themselves and a few personal friends.
Another feature Of the subterranean
chamber under the sidewalk at the place
previously described is the lottery layout
There is an implanted pine counter adjoin-
ing a sort of wire cage. In the cage Is a
small opening, through which money is paid
to the winning players by the cashier. The
drawings are said to take place daily, and
over the counter each day Is posted a pla-
card containing Chinese characters giving
the winning numbers.
To Chinese laundrymen in all parts of
Washington the lottery tickets are conveyed
by runners on bicycles the winnings be-
ing distributed in the same manner. The
lottery tickets are hand-painted in red ink
on white slips of paper. and are also in the
hieroglyphics of the fiowery kingdom.
Down at 314 Pennsylvania avenue, on the
second floor, Is the headquarters of the
Washington branch of the Chinese Empire
Reform Association" the purposes Of which
have heretofore been described by The Star.
Briefly, they are to 'depose the autocrauc
Isl Ann, who virtually rules the Chinese
empire, and to bring about decided politi-
cal reforms in that country. 1t is said that
this reform movement was started by an
Englishman who discreetly remains in the
background.
Inside the rooms of the reform associa ton
was a chattering group of celestfais, seated
about a table playing a game of dominoes-
one of their favOrite indoor pastimes-and
smoking tobacco pipes. Hanging about the
walls We're squares of red and MANILA pa
per printed in Chinese characters These,
1t was explained, We're news specials con-
tanning the latest information from China,
as well detailing events in the Russo
Japanese war
The dominoes were played with their
faces downward and each time a player
won a point the others set up a hearty
"ki-yf of laughter and approval. In an
other apartment was a "fan-tan" outfit.
This was not In operation. but II is said on
Sundays when Cinnamon from all parts of
the city visit Chinatown, the outfit Is re-
CURED to work overtime. There was also
wheel of fortune with which the Mongoians
are said to play game somewhat resem-
bling keno.
Some of the Chinese are said to, be fond
of the American game Of poker because the
money changes hands more quickly than In
the native games. The players use the
queer looking Chinese money with square
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-06

was lying on a raised platform smoking
dope.
Down stairs" said the blue-clad officer
of the law. us the big opium Joint and the
Office of the Chinese lottery company"
Down steep stairway into a region of
semi darkness went policeman and reporter.
The air was impregnated with a peculiar
and almost sickening odor.
Opium, remarked the patrOlman.
Reaching the foot of the precipitate
stairs, the officer led the way to subter
ranean chamber under the sidewalk of
Pennsylvania avenue. The place was
dimly lighted by a single faring gas jet.
and reminded the visitors of the under
ground dens described in some of the sleuth
stories. Al the further side of the chamber
was a platform raised about two feet from
the floor. On this platform reclined two
Cinnamon and a white man. One of the
celestials had already taken poppy wings"
and gone off to dreamland from the effects
of the drug The other Chinanan was
cooking" opium for himself and his eau
casian companion y hop-lamp, in which
peanut oil is burned. Enclosed in a glass
case, blaZed brightly and cast a sickly
glare over the Countenances of the dop"
dreamers. The Chinaman busted himself
with a steel rod in cooking" the drug,
which bubbled and sputtercd like a devils
broth and emitted a most peculiar smell as
loaded the pipe by Inserting the steel rod
and the cooked opium on it into the center
of the pipe.
Then the Chinaman passed the pipe,
which resembled d silver-mounted flute to
the white brother The latter placed the
stem in his mouth and began putting away
with the Vigor of an old-time Mississippi
river steamer In record race. 1t was the
mans third pipeful, and after a dozen
puffs the peculiar pipe fell from his nerve
less grasp, his eyes closed, and 1T was clear
that he had reached the land of air castles.
flowers. nightingales and the like
1t was learned that frequently we'll
dressed and apparently intelligent white
women, some of them connected with re-
spectacle families. visit this underground
joint TO smoke opium. The cost to each
smoker for enough of the drug to send him
or her to the ether land. including the use
of the dope outfit and the PLATFORM is 80
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-06
ADVENTURES OF AN
AMERICAN OFFICER IN EGYPT

Of which the khedve had warned and ad-
ytsed us TO treat with silence. All unfortu-
nateIy mistook our Indifference for submits
sion. and perhaps encouraged by the yer,
mouth imbibed turned to Morgan ana SAID
In the most insolent manner in trench tine
language of the CourD: "Donnez-mol uii
verre deau" C'Give me glass or water }.
Morgans face was crimson and white al
ternateIy. He arose quickly, seized his glass
of water, and said. with mock courtesy:
"Excellense je n al pas rhonneur detre au
service de la cafe; mails vos orures
t"ExceHency / have not the honor to be IN
the employ of this cafe, but as you VIII J.
and suting the action to the WORD, ne
dashed the water into Ais face, and before
he had recovered from the shock Morgan
powerful arm was extended with open hand,
and Ali was slapped on the right ana ieit
cheek with such force TO almost knock
him over.
Ali Bey stood for a moment dazed.
When he regained his equilibrium and his
Senses red with pain and wounded pride,
he bounded up the steps that lead to the
khedivial box. When approaching the
khediye he said:
Your highness, an American ohcer mas
slapped my face!'
What did you do to provoke it?" de-
manded lsmafl.
Il asked him" said Ali, Ito give me a
glass of water
Did he give 1t to you?" queried the
khedive, cynically.
No, your highness." replied Ali; "he
threw the water In my face and slapped
me on the cheeks"
All Bey," said Ismail, you and your
comrades must learn to treat these Ameri-
can officers politely. They come to Egypt
upon my invitation. to serve Egypt and
not you. You may consider yourself lucky