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New-York tribune., 1905-04-02

Wv red large hopes ana SIndlI
purse, and the latter became so much
smaller in the course of time that l had
to live on next to nothing-tO be exact,
| restricted myself to fifty cents day.
For seventy-fve cents a week l had a
little room on TOttenham Court ROad-a
narrow-minded room indeed, with fur
nishings to match Cold, damp weather
was the only guest or companion l had,
and the rooms carpet served two pur-
poses: it covered the floor by day and
the bed at night. From the tiny Win
dow there was a long vista of chimney
pots, which, next to an array of ready
made coffins, offered as disquieting a
spectacle as a home-sicl boy could gaze
upon. The boy Chatterton came to my
mind many times in those days, and al
though | hoped his fate would not be
mine, l nevertheless learned at times how
annoying hunger might be.
One treasure did much to sustain me:
it was a card, given to me by an American
friend before l left home, introducing me
to the Savage Club, which is similar to
freedom of the Savage at all times, and
was permitted to have my letters adj
dressed there-a privilege which literally
saved my face" for l never should have
dared to pose as an entertainer if my
address had been TOttenham Court Road.
l had good clothes, and kept a stiff upper
lip, so no member of the club knew of my
financial straits. was careful to refrain
from forcing myself upon any of the club
members who had been so kind as to
notice me, vet dinner invitations from
some of these good fellows were all that
saved my slender bank-balance from ex-
tinction.
Despite my own economy and the hos
pitality of others, there came a day when
Melancholy-witha large M-threatened
to mark me for her own; for my sole
assets, excepting my clothing, were six
dollars and my return ticket. The latter
could not convert into cash without
burning my bridge behind me, and the
Atlantic is too wide for a return trip by
raft. lust as this crisis had made me
as miserable as any man could be, l re-
ceived the following despatch from club
member who probably had been present
at some of the volunteer entertainments
had given at the Savage:
What are your terms? Come to-
night. No. 5, Princess Gate
quickly wired back: will come.
Terms ten guineas.
For the remainder of the day stayed
away from the club, and tormented my
self with fears that l had named too
high price, though always had believed
that there was wisdom in Emerson's adj
vice: Hitch your wagon to star"
resolved to go that night to No, 5 Princess
Gate; then, if they had cancelled the en-
gagement, l could say honestly that
had not received notice.
In the evening made a careful toilet,
using my last bit of clean linen. and took
a twopenny bus to my destination. The
powdered footman who opened the door
New-York tribune., 1905-04-02
By Marshall Po Wilder

said he would bring his 1OrdshiP's secre-
tary to see me. The secretary came in,
much embarrassed, and said he had wired
that other arrangements had been made.
Il have been so busy all day" l re-
piled, THAT I've not called at the club;
consequently l did not get your message.
What was the trouble my termsa "
Eve have engaged different enter
tainer," he replied evasively.
But you see" l said with my heart
in my mouth, which had need of some
thing more edible, your telegram this
morning told me to come, so my evening
is lost. As 1 am here, suppose l go up
and do what can. As to my fee-Oh,
I'm quite willing to leave that to his
1ordship."
lust then / heard his 1ordship's voice
saying: Come in, Mr. Wilder" He
and with the tact and courtesy which never
is lacking in Englishmen, quickly made
me feel entirely at ease. He also offered
me refreshments, and as / had not dined
/ gladly accepted That l might not be
alone at table, he kindly waited with me.
| told him many stories, hoping that he
would not notice my appetite; but /
noticed it myself so Persistently that /
felt that his every glance said distinctly:
'You poor little fellow, how hungry
you are!"
But l persisted. 1 was conscious of
a need to be we'll fortified, for had heard
all sorts of stories about entertaining at
social functions in England: stories of
4 4
displaying more bones than beauty, of
subdued patter of gloved hands in place
of real applause, of ''the stony British
stare" which really never is encountered
in society-sO / felt like soldier about
to face fearful odds. / was so wrought
up by my fears that when / did appear
it seemed to me as if there was not IN
that great drawing-room a single sym
pathetic face at which l might play
all appeared to wear an expression which
said: 'NOw, make us laugh if you cam! s."
l began to feel as if L was looking into
the rear end of an ice-wagon; but sud-
denly my eye found a mans face which
filled me with courage face full of
kindness, humOr and sympathy. 1t
seemed to say: MY poor boy, you're in
hard luck and L m gong to give you all
the help / can. If there's an excuse for
laugh, you're going to get it"
My heart swelled and went out to him.
Although l had much to think of at the
moment, business being business, and
about to put my wedge into it for the
first time in an English drawing-room.
mentally vowed that if ever met that
man again he should know what a tower
of strength he had been to me. l I''spread
myself" Laid myself out. and was told
afterward that / had succeeded. My
own viewpoint of success was reached
next morning, when received his lord
ships check.
Several weeks afterward. at dinner
given to Henry Irving, l saw again the
kind face that had been world of en-
cOuragement to me. At the earliest pos
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
little Miriam Harding Jumped
After Trying to Stop Horse
SHE ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURY
Little Lady From Newport News
Proved Herself Heroine and Receiv.
ed Congratulations of Many Who
Witnessed the Runaway.

In one Of the most exciting runa
ways over Witnessed in Phocbu$. lii
lie Miss Miriam Harding, ten year.;
Cid, Of Newport News. proved herself
brave little woman and escaped
without injury from predicamcni
which seemed to threaten Immediate
death tn'her last evening.
The little girl had driven to phn;,.
bus with her L.. Mr. n. T.. Corcl.
|okkerper for the liostcr Trcwinn
Company Mr.. Golfer was in tho Of
lice nf the l'hocbus branch of his firm
and the little girl WAS left in he hug
~. shifting engine on the tracks
OF the Chesapeake II Ohio railway
came alon" and the horse started ont
ut brCak-neck speed down Hope street.
Little Miss Miriam gathered the rcin.;
and did everything possible to chcc.;
the maddened animal, but without sue
cess.
After running for nearly Il mile and
JiHt us me morse was about 10 turn
into The street leading into The Ma
tional Soldiers Homo the little girl
decided That she was unable 10 man
age lhc animal and without hcsitatins
leapcd from he buggy onto the
street. Al this limo the horse was
running with great speed and nearly
every one thought that the girl wont
be seriously injured, but she escaped
without a bruisc.
The frightened horse continued his
IiiGht on into the grounds of the NJ
!icnal Soldiers lIomc, where he sue
cecdcd in completely dcmnlishing tho
buggy and freeing himself from In
Harness. The horse was finally ca,
turcd.
The escape of the little girl IRON
immediate injury, if not death. was
almost miraculous and little Miss Mir
iam was warmly congratulated mn,
her escape as we'll as on the drawer,
she manifested during The trying %.
deal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Of the sergeant and police officers
were allowed to remain as Inst year.
$50 and $40 per month. 1t was de.
cided to pay the commissioners of
streets $40 pcr month.
The matter of placing an arc light
nj The corner Of Hope and Armistead
streets was referred to the light com.
miitce with power to take such steps,
us il may deem necessary.
Town Sergeant Wallace was direct
cd 10 pay especial attention to tho
speed of trolley cars along Poplar
avenue and TO sec that the present
raic of IL miles an hour is discon
timed.
The members of tho council prcsen,
when Mayor Fnrncss raped for order
were Mcssrs. j. J. Loughran, II. 0
Clarke, John Byrno. w. f. Clarke, w
g. Morris and John l. Fnuntainc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
ByRNE LEAVES chamberlain.
Had Been the Baggage Man and Head
Porter Since Hotel Was Opened.

Mr.. John Byrnc. who has bccn Tho
baggage master and head porter at
the Chambcrlm hotel since the big
hostclry was first opened. has sent in
his resignation to Manager George
Adams. Mr.. Byrne was the only man
among The large force employed nj
the hotel that has heen connected
with il since the first day the hotel
opened for business.
!, is understood that Mr.. George
Snilcr will take charge of tho bag.
gage department NJ the hotel, al
though no official statement to that
effect has boon made.
Mr.. Byrne is now member of the
Phocbls tcwn council.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
First Meeting Of New Council
Vas a Brief One.
OWENS WILL. SUCCEED CLAY
Popular Police Officer to Become
Town Sergeant OF October All
Caucus Officers Are chosen-Light
For Massenberg Street.

The new council Of Hampton started
cut well last night by diapaichng
business with rapidity Although Tile
p council elected town officers and dis.
posed Of several Interesting matters
the session lasted only ono hour.
81 When Mayor Jones called the cnuii-
V eli to order there were present Messrs.
Edward II. Gchrandt. r. S. Tennis, NJ.
+. Burke. Charles T.. Taylor. j. II.
Blinson ard Mcss:r',. T. j. Haskins,
j. c. Council and w. w. Richardson
!; came In a few minutes later and took
: Atheir seats.
4. All OF the officers decided upon nj
u the Cancu1 and published nj the time
in the Daily Press were chosen for the
next two years. They were: Town
clerk. William r. Westwood; sergeant,
Walter T.. Owens: attorney, William
c. L. Taliaferrc; police officers. Les.
lie Curtis. Thomas l.. Watts. Henry
Curtis, John W. Cunningham, and
james r. Burgess. In the election of
the sergeant Councilman Schrautlt of
the Third ward nominated and voted
}, fori pclice Officer Thomns l.. Watts.
II eSlal As o:her officials were unanimous.
ly chosen.
Mr.. Owens. The new sergeant, will
succeed John Il. Clay. who has held
the office for three years, OH the first
day Of October
Mayor ,Icnes announced the selcc-
ton Of the standing committees,
which We're published in these col
unlns several weeks ago
The question Of he sanitary cen.
ditions along Armistcad avenue and
West Queen street was discussed ana
referred Ia the street committee with
power 20 act.
Councilman Richardson asked that 4,
25-candlr power light hc placed in
Aiassenhcrg street, and the stree,
committee was authorized To have 1t
attended ia at oncc
Councilman I. II. Crimson called thr
attention of The council to the fac!
that the Postal TELEGRAPH Company
is doing business here without n nroy.
er franchise. The matter was refer.
red to the new town attorney for an
;. opinion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
George Price Back.

George Price, an old offender was
sent up from Phoebus. yesterday by
Mayor Fnrncss because he couldn /
nay " fine of $40 and costs imposed
upon him for beating Annie Harris.
Anime Harris was required To pay
$40 ANA costs on tho charge Of keep.
ing disOr,lcrly house.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Tho partnership heretofore existing
between w, G. Watkins and Frederick
w. Wood, doing business under name
OF Watkins &c Wood, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent. Tho
business will he continued by f. w.
Wood. who will collect all outstanding
claims and pay all bills owed by the
firm.
w. G. WATKINS.
i. w. WOOD.
9-7.4L
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
pHOEBUS COUNCIL,
I'm SHORT SESSION
= Salaries For Coming Year Decided
Upon and Other Matters
Attended To.

The PhOebus town council held n
short, but interesting session last
night, when the salaries OF the town
ofhcera for the coming two years wcra
settled upon. Tho pay of Town Attor.
ney II. Fl. Power was increased from
5000 to 5000 per annum The salaries
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
Clements Fined

Simon Clements. the colorcd youii,
who whipped mule belonging TO Mr..
g. Z. Tricc, was required to pay n
imo of $2.6o by Mayor Jones yostcr-
day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
MIR. Coulter Here.

Mr.. l.. a. Coulter, State secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation. spent several hours here last
night with Secretary Charles Leiby,
CT the Hampton association.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
ONLY $500 CASH REQUIRED.

TO make you owner of that beauti-
ini l'room residence on NIarshall.
street, modern convcniences. Large
lot, ioo foot front, Will. plenty of nice
shade trees. See us now
largest list of property in
Hampton for rent and sale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
On Tour of Inspection.

Mr.. J. w. Bulla. the inspector, paid
his first visit to Postmaster John j.
Kimberly. in the Old Point postomce
yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
MIR. SmjtI,y Here

Mr.. i. l.. Smiihy, who is Ia Inc elect.
cd vicc-principal Of the Syms- Eaton
Academy for The coming year, has ar
rived in Hampton to look over the
held and arrange for the opening o.
the schools next Thursday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
Fined $40 and Costs.

Ionnie Hayes was before Mayor
Jones yesterday morning to answer
the charge Of contempt of court lie
was required to pay a fine of $40, but
went to Jail in default.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OIL D Pom
Death at Soldiers Home.

John Mcintyre, aged G7 years. who
served with Company !, Sixth United
States infantry, died in the National
Soldiers Home hospital yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. IIndgins, who left
some time ago to reside i'm Florida.
have returned and will again take M
their residence in this section
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT.

am in position 10 offer for sale the
most desirable building lot in Hamp-
ton. 81 foot front on water, and also
being corner You should avail your-
self OF this opportunity nj once
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

WA N'rED-MlLLINE MAKERS
ana apprentices. Apply box 33G
Hampton, Va. 9.7.3i
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Mr.. d. r. Strickland. Of Norfolk. has
accepted n position with Messrs. C. l..
Crockett & Co, Of this city, and Is ex-
pcctCd 10 come here tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

MANUFACTURERS EXPERIENCED
salesladics at the Big Six, IL West
Queen street. Hampton. Va 9-S-3i
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

WANrEn-ACTIvE YOUNG MAN,
or good appearance to canvass Tor
local firm. established lG year.
Good references required. Address
ii. !. j., care Daily Press, HAMPTON
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Miss ]. Mex. Semplc. of Ashville. N.
C., is the guests Of her brother, Major
Edward a. Semple. in North King
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
FOR RENT.
HAMPTON, VA,

Those new stores on Queen street
Sl2.5O per month on one years lease.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Miss Helen Rlackiston has left for
Farmville to take mp her duties as
teacher in the Normal School.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Coming and Going of the PeopI
You Know.

The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Mr. r. j. Traylor gave n delightful
dinner party in honor of his sisters,
Misses Ihcar and Margaret Traylor, If
Petersburg, in his home. corner Hope
and West Queen streets, yesterday af,
ternnon. His guests, hesides his sis.
tcrs, were Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ.
Richter, Jr., Miss Katie Busick, Of
baltimore, Mr.. Alton Paulic of Balti-
more and Mcssrs. Moody and Whit
field, of Old Point. After the din
nor" the party loft for Ocean View,
where they took in the show last
night.
Miss Rcba Carey, the daughter Of
DR.. Charles NJ. Carey. who has been
visiting in Baltimore, has returned TO
her home in Hampton Roads. rs
Mr.. Frank Durgcs will leave Mon.
day 10 resume his studies AT Randolph
Macon Academy in Bedford City.
Mrs. George w. Schcrmcrhorn anu
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Harold Ruckcr,
.]r.. will leave next week to visit
friends and relatives in Connecticut.
Miss Helen Blackiston has left for
Farmville to take mp her duties as
teacher in the Normal School.
Miss ]. Mex Scmplc. of Ashville. N.
C., Is the guests Of her brother, Major
Edward a. Semple, in North King
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. IIndgins, who left
some time ago to reside i'm Florida.
have returned and will again take up
their residence in this section.
Mr.. d. r. Strickland. Of Norfolk. has
accepted n position with Messrs. C, l..
Crockett & Co. of this city, and Is ex-
pcctcd 10 come here tomorrow.
Fined $40 and Costs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Mrs. George W. Schcrmcrhorn and
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Harold Ruckcr
,Ir.. will leave next week to visit
friends and relatives in Connecticut.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

Mr.. Frank Burgcs will leave Mon
day TO resume his studies AT Randolph
Macon Academy in Bedford City.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-09-08

! Miss Rcba Carey. the daughter of
DR.. Charles NJ. Carey. who has been
visiting in baltimore. has returned TO
her home in Hampton Roads. &
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
CLOSING OUT SALE OF GOULD
STOCK.

At the administrator sale of the
Gould & Easter stock of hardware.
became the lucky owner at price
that permits me to sell every article
in the store at bargain prices.
There are many prime necessities
that can be bought for less than
half price. have 40 heating stoves
to sell at less than manufactured
price. Loaded shells at 35c to 40c n
box. Remnants of wire screen at
less than a cent foot. Sewing ma
chimes, graniteware, household ar
ticles at your own price. Hundreds
of dollars worth of goods at less
than one-half of what they cost.
Nails at cents a pound. Job lots
of bolts and screws at great bar
gains. Here is a chance to save
money. ]. ]. FRIBLEY.
Services at the Episcopal church
Sunday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
RAILROAD MEETING.

There will be q citizens mass
meeting at the commercial club
rooms Friday night At 7:3O to con-
slider n proposition for an electric
road to the mines. The road can be
built II our people will take an in
terest in IL, and Il is one of the most
important schemes we have had. II
will decide the future of our town
Every mine owner and property
owner should be present Dom
fail TO come to the meeting, and
urge your friends to come. We
must have this road, and II all de
pends on the citizens of Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
IMPORTANT.

The president of the commercial
club invites the members of the
club and the citizens of the town to
meet at the club rooms on Friday
evening, Sept. 20, at 7:30 o'clock to
consider matters of immediate in.
terest to our city, including a road
to the mines, an electric road, and a
new railroad. Let every body at
tend, as these matters are of vital
concern to all. No collection will
be taken or subscription circulated
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
OBITUARY..

Mary F. Watts, wife of L. H
Watts of the Baxter Mining Com
pany, died Tuesday morning at her
River street home. Funeral ser.
vices were held today and the re-
mains inferred in the Baxter ceme.
ferv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
McELROY-SMITn.

Mrs. Hattie E. Smith of this city
was married at the home of her son.
Burton A. Smith, on River street.
last evening to Mr.. S. A. McElroy'
of Indianola, Iowa. The bride has
a large circle of friends here, who
wish her much happiness. The
groom we are not acquainted with
but we understand he is a very
substantial and prominent cities
of Indianola, where the couple VIII
reside in future. Rev. w. T. White
performed the ceremony.
An unexpected rush OF advertis'
ing matter put our local columns
to the bad this week. If II contin
ues We will enlarge the paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28
The Fashionable
ShadeS.<

SIS This is the first showing of the shades and
M colors in dress goods Popular weaves, handsome
Styles honest vaues-these goods suggest prepara-
W tion for days that are to come
@ Our 56.inch Luzon suitngs in blacks and colors,
@ only SOC yard.
@ The Gibson suiting is also Sc inches wide, and
IN comes in all colors at Soc a yard.
M We have quite an assortment of Cravanette or
M water proof cloth, different colors 81 ~ and 80
x inches wide, at 5Oc 75c and $3.50 yard
W Black and brown Vicuna suitngs all wool, SOC.
@ You should see our Fancy Scotch suitings, 40
@ inches wide, all WOOL at SOC yard
SIS AS you know, mohars, in fancy colors, figures,
M stripes, chaugeabe and plain are being extensively
M worn this fall We have them from 50 to ST yard.
W Fancy plaid suitings, all wool, nice clean pat
terms suitable either for ladies' chidrens SUITS at
@ SOC yard.
SIS We also have large assortment of French fan
nels and Tricot hannes for 25c 30c, 35c SOC yard
TX Our fancy crepe feeced goods is grand, any
TX color or pattern you want, 1Oc yard
We have the largest stock of Outing in the city,
as we bought it by the case therefore got cheap
@ InOur Gents Department
@ We have the celebrated Carwbeart overas and the
TX worldrenowned Packard shoe
SIS The best and largest line of mems and boys
SIS clothing and overcoats IN the city.
4 These are positively all new, up-to-date goods
M Yours for business,
JOHN M. COOPER s co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

Hot and cold baths at Leek's bar.
ber shop, west side Military street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

No, we never undertake to tell
who go to- Joplin circus day. Too
much space would be required.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

Harry and Earl Abrams are at.
tending school at St. Marye, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

A Frisco gravel train was wreck.
ed at Quapaw Tuesday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

The ladies of the Episcopal
church will give a social at Mrs.
Wears Friday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

Miss Minnie Polster has returned
to her home in st. Louis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

We hope DR.. Jones will get his
gas here before cold weather sets
in. We see by the papers that the
price of coal is to be advanced.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

II is said the"lid" has been pried
off at Galens, and TIA. now Il ie
possible to get anything you want
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

Mrs. J. J. Speaker of Kansas City
is the guest of Mrs. T. J. Morrow
thia week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

DR.. r. W. Bailey of Omaha was
here this week looking after his big
mining interests.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-09-28

Mrs. ]. W. Cook, Miss Amelia
Bischofsberger and Mr.. and Mrs. 1.
r. Bennett spent last Sunday in
Columbus.