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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Scott.

and Mr.. and Mrs Charles F. Scott.
Mrs. W. E. Drechsel and her chill
dren went to LeavenWOrth Saturday
to spend a few days with her mother,
Mrs. D. S. Ryan. Mr.. DrechseI Joined
them for Sunday. Mrs. Eugene Burr,
who has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Ryan. for a number of months,
will leave today for New York to join
Mr. Burr for few weeks, after which
they will return to their home in Los
Angeles, California.
Miss Mary Harrison will give an in
formal afternoon tomorrow for Mrs.
George b. Harrison of st, Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs w. E. Ogston will oc-
cupy an apartment in the Devon the
last of this week.
Miss Caroline Goddard went to Kan
sas City Friday to join her mother,
Mrs. Goddard, on visit to Mrs. Z. NJ.
JOlley. They returned last night.
Mrs. L. D. Jacobs of Emporia is the
guest of Miss Anna Speck at the Man
speaker.
Mrs. Charles Decker came from
Lawrence Saturday night to spend
/ Sunday with Mrs Decker at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Millice.
Miss Miriam Sheldon of the Beth
any faculty spent Saturday and Sunday
at her home in Lawrence.
Mrs. Rose NJ. Hubbard spent Sunday
at her home in. Emporia-
Mrs. A Reinsch has been visiting in
Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sargent returned
Sunday evening from a visit in Mexico.
They have been gone since Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Martin viii
be home Thursday from a lHePth's stay
in New York, Washington and Balti-
more -4sro.--
Miss Villa Rodgers will visit Miss
/ Florence Miller IN Usage City this
week.
Mrs. H. NJ. Philips has returned to
/ Dover after a visit to Mrs. N. p. Gar
retson.
Mrs. II. q Nudge viii leave tomor-
row for Chicago after a visit to MI and
I Mrs. Burton W Nudge. Mr.. Nudge
| left yesterday for st. Louis.
] Mrs Y. B. Kistler and Miss Maud
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05
THEY DON'T BOTHER HALE.
Cold Snap Didn't Cause Heavy ne
mands on the County.

Despite the fact that the 4a,,-a
ture tumbled down YESTERDAY - - =
where it kept the ordinary nerso,, -, -
TO stay warm. the demand on Poor
Commissioned Hale was very light ME
morning A few people asked fcr 81
and a few. for provisions. Gsuallvs s
eoid snap Keeps the poor commissio.s-
dock of mail 1'is''l d Dihd dog in q
mere mas been very little demand ,,
SAID MT Hale this morning. - 80
Out d iltsie coal and some provisions,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05
A MUCH SMALLER STAKE.
Only $4,000 Purse at saratoga Meet
as Against $4,000 in 1905.

New York. Feb. announcement
was made today that the stakes for the
Saratoga. midsummer meeting would
close Monday, March ;. with the ex-
ception of the eross-country fixtures,
which are to have a later closing dav.
The principal stake of the meeting. as
formerly. viii he the Great Republic.
though it viii have nothing Ike the
value Of last season. It is now a stake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

of the Monday Whist club today and
asked the following additional guests in
honor of Mrs. g. c. Sterl of Abilene
who is visiting her: Mrs. Frank L.
Travis of lola, Mrs. c. c. Baker Mrs
Thomas Emmett Dewey, Mrs Edwin
Knowles and Miss Kate Gunther
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

pended in the arch between the dining
room and main sitting room was the de-
vice, -Mother-1906'' done in ever
greens. An original poem composed for
the occasion by Miss Edith Packard,
niece, was read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

Waterette Taffeta -Spot-proof and
wear-proof- five pieces of the 27-inch
quality-one Of the finest $3.50 taffetas we
have ever sold. A silk with. body-fln,
vet soft, and richly lustrous. Buy literally
while the price is $1.O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05
So 81 So $3.50
.gbOcl j !

People sending items to this deoartmenE
OF Ihe STATE Journal VIII confer a favor
by giving the fun first name or two
Initials, with ali proper names Items
must pc accompanied by the name ana
published.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

1AC LoGSL 0ONGI CluD VIII meet WITH
Mrs. John Kelly, 1913 Tyler street, We'd
nesday afternoon.
Miss Nellie Baker has asked a few
friends Informally for tomorrow after
noon to meet her guest, Mrs. Frank L.
Travis of lola.
The marriage of Miss Sadie Garrett, a
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Gardner of
425 Greenwood avenue Potwin, and Mr.
John Lichty of Morrill,, Kan. will take
place Wednesday noon at the Gardner
home. The ceremony is to be simple
and only the relatives and near friends
have been asked.
Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs John
Q. Royce at the Copeland were Mr.. and
Mrs. TaltOn Crane. Miss Medium, Miss
Ferguson, DR.. Nelson and Mr.. Glen Mel
son, all of Phillipsburg, and Mr.. Frank
Hoyt and Mr.. John Piss of Mankato.
They left Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Jordan is the hostess of
the Monday high five club today.
The Ideal high five club is meeting
this afternoon with Mrs. Mollie Rad
cltaa.
Notes ana Personal Mention.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Capper. Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Armstrong and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry c. Ashby spent Sun
day in Lawrence with General and
Mrs. J. n. Roberts
Miss Frederick BuIlene of Denver,
who has been in Europe since last
June. landed January % in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curtis received
invitations from the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt fer the wedding OF Miss
Alice Roosevelt and Mr.. Nicholas
Isongworth The only other mem bers
of the Kansas delegation similarly
honored are Senator and Mrs. Long
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

Mrs. Charles W. Merriam, 901 Blu
chanan street, is giving an informal
Kensington today for the Calidorean
club whose members include Mrs. John
Clark Harmon, Mrs. George w Crane,
Miss Kibblinger Mrs Alfred B. Quin-
ton, Mrs. G. c. Foss. Mrs. H. c. Root,
Mrs. H. W. Roby, Mrs. John Bradley.
Mrs. c. A. Morse, Mrs E. D. McKeever
and Mrs. Merriam.
well, if he did kiss her" said a mean
man the other day speaking of story
about a married man. we ali know
that it was only a chaste kiss upon 5Ee
forehead as a token of respect and
brotherly love
Mrs. Charles A. Bradley will entertain
the Friday Bridge club this week at
her apartment at z26 Topeka avenue.
Mrs. W. Z. McVey entertained infor-
mally this afternoon for Mrs. James
Humphrey of Fort Scott, who is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. J. S. West.
In honor of the eightieth anniversary
Of the birth of Mrs. Sarah c. Stone,
children, grandchildren and greatgrand-
children and other relatives and friends,
gathered on Thursday at Bliss Lawn on
West Euclid avenue, the home of Mrs
Mary L Bliss. q daughter. The decora-
tlons were Of eTeTgreens and red. Sus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

Thursdays meeting of the Fillmore
Street Whist club has been postponed
for fortnight Oh account of the death
of Miss Lizzie Crosby, whose sister,
Mrs. Hammatt is a member of the
club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05
Spring Of 1905 Styles.

Ben and if it turns out to be a lady
parrot she will call it Ben-Hur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

The Best Bower club will meet with
Mrs John Kelly, 1913 Tyler street, We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

published.l
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Rowley gave
a. small luncheon at the Topeka club
today for Mr.. Paul Gilmore who APP
pears at the Grand tonight in Captain
Debonnaire, and Mrs. Gilmore
Two months ago or more her ply
stefan told Topeka girl she would
have to undergo a surgical operation
Tor appendicitis. But just at that time
she was getting ready for wedding at
which she was to be a bridesmaid and
she couldn't take q chance. Just for the
sake of saving her life of missing so
important an event. so she put it off
until after the wedding and there have
been so many parties and things ever
since that she really hasn't had time to
go to the hospital yet Appendicitis
must be going out of fashion. Time
was when a surgical opera ton was con
precedence over any social engagement
but another Topeka girl recently post
Boned parting from her appendix for a
number OF weeks in order to take part
in a procession wedding.
Mrs. A D. Cray was the guest Of
honor at a thimble party given Friday
afternoon by Mrs A. NJ. Wilcox Of
Lawrence. There were about twenty
Eve guests.
A Topeka girl received q parrot last
week from a friend IN Mexico She is
uncertain Of its sex but has named 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

Miss Nellie Baker has asked a few
friends informally for tomorrow after
noon to meet her guest, Mrs. Frank L.
Travis of lola.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-02-05

A Topeka girl received q parrot last
week from friend IN Mexico. She is
uncertain Of its sex but has named it
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
SHAKE IT OFF.
Rid Yourself Of Unnecessary
Burdens - A Johnson
City Citizen Shows
You How.
Don't bear unnecessary burdens.

Don't bear unnecessary burdens.
Burdens Of a bad back are unneces-
sary.
Get rid of them.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure bad backs;
Cure lame, weak and aching backs;
Cure every form Of kidney ills.
Lots of local endorsement to prove
this.
e, s. Wolfe, lumber dealer, living
on Maple street, says: "When Doan's
Kidney Pills first came to my attention
| was victim of dull aching pain in
the small of my back that had troubled
me for some time. My kidneys were
finally out of order, as was shown by
the irregularity of the secretious no
ticeably at night. l tried several rem
edies that had been highly recommend
ed for such troubles, but they did moi
prove at all valuable in my case. / was
advised by my physician to try Doan''
Kidney Pills and did so with the result
that one box did me more good thar
all the other medicine put together
Doan's Kidney Pills are fine and an
more than pleased with the satisfactor.
results obtained from them. Iprocur
ed them at the Patton Drug Co.'S store.
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo an
New York, sole agents for the Unite
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Every Hnnr of the Day.

Patton Drug Co., the reliable drug
gists of Johnson City, are having calls
for "HINDIPO," the new kidney cure
and nerve tonic that they are selling
under a positive guarantee.
Its merits are becoming the talk of
the town and everybody wants to try
1t, and why not? 1t costs nothing if it
don't do you good-not one cent.
They don't want your money if it
does not benefit you, apd will cheer
fully refund the money. Try it taddy.
Practically every thing is ready for a
thorough test Of the new electric e.
quipment of the Long Island Railroad
During the last three years the com.
pany has spent upward of $4,000, 00C
aud has employed between 1900 and
1900 men in connection with the in
stallation of the new system.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
A Healing Gospel.

The Rev. J. G. Warren, pastor of
Sharon Baptist church, Belair, Ga,
saws of Electric Bitters: "It's God
send te mankind. 1t cnred me of lame
back, stiff joints, and complete physical
collapse. | was so weak it took me
half au hour to walk mile. Two bot
ties of Electric Bitters have made me
SO strong [ have just walked three
miles in 80 minutes and feel like walk
Ing three more. It's made q new man
OF me-" Greatest remedy for weakness
ami al Stomach, Liver and Kidney
complaints, Sold under guarantee at
t. @. Miller's Drug Store. Price
SOC.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Fred (after six months ABSENCE
Are you married yet, old man?
Joe-Not me.
Fred-But 1 thought you were going
to marry that wealthy young widow?
Joel thought so, too, but l discov-
cred that she was also a thinker. Chi
cago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

The Darkyille prayer-meeting seem
ed to drag, and Deacon Snowfall had
dozed away into obliviousness of his
surroundings. Suddenly the ebony
minister said:
"WiIl Deacon SNOWFALL lead in pray
err"
Pulling himself together with start
the deacon created sudden interest in
the meeting by saying, with a sleepy
yawn;
faint my lead; / dealt. Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
LuCkiest Man In Arkansas.

Tim the luckiest man in Arkansas, "
writes II. l.. Stanley, of Bruno, ''since
the restoration of my wife's health
after five years of continuous coughing
and bleeding from the lungs; and 1
owe my good fortune to the worlds
greatest medicine, DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, which l know
from experience will cure consumption
If taken in time. My wife improved
with the first bottle and twelve bottles
completed the cure" Cures the worst
coughs and colds or money refunded
At H. @. Miller's druggist. SOC and
$l.00. Trial bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mothers
EaV0Tite.

The soothing and healing properties
Of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have made
it a favorite with people everywhere.
1t is especially prize by mothers OF
small children, for colds, Group and
whooping cough, as it always affords
quick relief, and as it contains no opium
or other harmful drug, it may be giver
as confidently to baby as to an adult
For sale by II. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Startling But True.

People the world over we're Mortified
on earning of the burning Of Chi.
cage theatre in which nearly six hun
drea people lost their lives, yet more
than five times this number or over
BE- people died from pneumonia in
Oh ago during the same year, with
SCI ccIy passing notice. Every one
of lcse cases Of pneumonia resulted
from a cold and could have been pre-
vep tsd by the timely use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy A great many
who had every reason to fear pneu-
MONA have warded it off by the prompt
use Of this remedy. The following is
an instance of thi5 sort: "Too much
cannot be said in favor of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and especially
for colds and influenza. 1 know thai
it cured my daughter, Laura, of {
severe cold and ! believe saved hel
life when she was threatened will
pneumonia W. d. Logan, New York
Sold by II. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Afraid of Strong Medicines.

Many people suffer for years from
rheumatic pains, and prefer to do 80
rather than take the strong medicines
usually given for rheumatism, not
knowing that quick relief from pain
may be had simply by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and without taking
any medicine internally. For sale by
H. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Frightfully Burned.

Chas. W. Moore, q machinist of Ford
City, Pa, had his hand frightfully
burned in an electrical furnace. He
applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve with
the usual result, "a quick and perfect
cure" Greatest healer on earth for
Burns, Wounds, Sores, Eczema and
Piles. 25c at Il. g. Miller's Drug
gist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
II is Absolutely Free Today

There is no catch about this. II
MULL'S GRAPE TONIC doesn't pos
itively cure Constipation you are out
nothing as we give you the first bottle
free. II it cures, which it will-tell
others-that is all we ask. The first
bottle is free to those who write today.
Write plainly. Address Mull's Grape
Tonic Co., $40 Third Avenue, Rocl
Island, Ill. The 81. 90 boottle contains
nearly three times the SOC size. A
drug stores. Try it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Queen and Crescent Route

will sell home seekers round trip tick :
cts and coIonist one-way tickets to all
points in Texas, Indian Territory, Ok.
lahoma Territory and certain points in
Colorado and Louisiana, Old and New
Mexico, February 6 aud 90, at an ex-
ceeding low rate less than one fare.
Make no mistake, but be sure to write
the undersigned for information as tC
rates, schedules, connections, etc, be
fore arranging for the trip. j. w
Wood, Travelling Passenger Agent O.
& c., Meridian, Miss. feb2(
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Mrs. Goode "a clergyman's wife)-My
husband always says short prayer be-
fore each meal.
The New Cook jindignantly)-Well,
he needn't take SIGH precautions phwile
I'm at tn range-I'm no cookin' school
eradicate!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Traveller thought you said you
had no factories in this section.
Westerner-Haven't.
What's that big chimney over therei
That amt no chimney. That's my
we'll. Cyclone turned 'er inside out. -
Cleveland Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

"Of course" said the ponderous
statesman, sin the course of my remarks
said some things which were not pop
ularly understood.
How do you know that?"
Because" rejoined the ponderous
statesman, dropping his voice to q
whisper, 81 didn't understand 'em my
self. ~ Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

"Do you think that these people will
be received into fashionable society,""
eyes" answered Miss Cayenne, 81
think they will go even further than
that, and be received in polite society.
Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Going West

If o, don't fail to write the under
sign d for rates, routes, maps, etc.
TW We hours shortest line to Texas.
E. F. Latimer, I. P. A., Knoxville,
Tenn, j. G. Conn, d. p. A. Queen Il
Crescent Route, Chattan oga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., have you any
visible means of support?
Prisoner-Yls, sir, yer honor. 90
his wife) Stand up, Bridget, and let the
gintleman see you. The Tattler.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

mrs. Upstart is insufferably snob-
bisb, and she used to be so NIGEL"
"Well, you see, she jumped from
poverty to riches and it sprained her
mind. Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland of consumption, yield to
the soothing healing influences of DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Nos, II and le carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between New York and Nashville via Asheyllle
also between Richmond and Danvile, Norfolk
and Salisbury. reward. v c., and Memphis.
Nos IS aud 30 carry Pullman Sleepers be.
tween Chattanooga and Salisbury and Sglla~
bury and New York
"Daly. tbaily, except Sunday
H. B. SPENCER, G. NJ. Washington, d. C
s. II. HARDwICK l.. T NJ. Washington. D. q
w. II. TAYLOE, q. +. A., Washington, D. O
C.A.BENSCOTER,A o.P.A.. Chattanooga, Team
]. L MEEK. d. p. A. Knoxville Tenn.
J. = GHIPLEY, 7. p. A.. CaAttAnoeeA TeaA
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body; Doan's Oint
ment. At any drug store, 80 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
The Nuritch family had reached Co.

Nv EVVI1 uE4 1OWOE1OU
penhagen.
Clown smells kinder queer" COM
mented Nav Nuritch.
I amt surprised" asserted Paw
Nuritch. callers heerd there wuz
suthin' rotten in Denmark. Mime
apolis Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

$50 your daughter has become a So
loist?"
" Necessarily" answered Cumrox,
YEARLY. perhaps 1 ought to be
thankful that she isn't trio or a quar-
tette. Washington Star.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

"Yon think he went to heaven?"
"Lord knows! The mule kicked him
in that direction. Atlanta Constitution
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
The Yellow Fever Germ

has recently been discovered. 1t bears
O close resemblance to the malaria
germ. To free the system from disease
germs, the most effective remedy is
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guaran-
teed to cure all diseases due to malaria
poison and constipation. Csc at Fl. G.
Miller's Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
RAILROAD NOTICES

GnIn TIT. the cold.cure that does the
work in 8 hours, and will
not make you sick. Try it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01

For schedules, maps aud rates from
other points, apply to j. W. Wood,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Meridian,
Mississippi. apr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
Queen and Crescent Route

will sell one-way colonist tickets to
California; second class common points
from February 10 to April through
Shreveport or New Orleans at the fol-
lowing exceedingly low rates:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-02-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Nod, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol TO Chat
tanoosa, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga TO Shreveport and Morristuwn
TO Mobile; also Chattanooga to Jacksonville,
and Atlanta to brunswick
No. 5carrieS Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville. Knoxville to Memphis and Chatta-
nooga to hnr e,ton.
No. II, Pullman Sleeping cars Morrlstown to
Chattanooga and NorrIstown TO Memphis
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-11-17
A Novel Way of Fishing.

A correspondent writes: AS | was
walking along the promenade at East.
bourne recently | saw a gentleman,
with a big black retriever dog, tied
to a leash. | stopped and watched
him; so did some more people. After
awhile he let the dog go. He swan
out to sea little way and brought
back what | thought was a walking
stick But as the dog got closer to
shore, | saw there was some strinx
attached to it, which turned cut ts
be fishing line, and, to the surprise
of the people around him, it had on
the end of it a small salmon bass,
which weighed about four and one.
half pounds. Surely this is "a novel
way of fishing Weekly Telegraph.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-11-17
IMPOSING FUNERAL OF BIRD.
Sparrow Buried ny Spaniards with
Military Honors.

Remarkable was the funeral of
sparrow in Cuba which was attended
by no fewer than 5000 soldiers, says
the New York Tribune. The story OF
this singular event is both curious and
dramatic. At the commencement OF
the ten years war the Spaniards chose
the sparrow as their emblem typi'
flying the courage and pertinacity with
which they intended to prosecute the
war, while they contemptuously spoke
of the enemy-ihe natives-as cats
One day in March, 1869, so runs the
story, a Spanish soldier saw cat
pounce on sparrow; he rushed to
the rescue, disabled the cat with a
blow from his rifle, and took the dy
ing bird from its mouth.
The tragic event was reported to
the general commanding the Spanish
forces, who promptly gave orders that
the cat should be court-mnrtialed, and
that the sparrow should be inferred
with military honors. All the princi'
pal officials and residents of Cuba
were invited to the funeial, which the
DlSnOp Oh SOlduZ was OTueIeu- W COl'
duct. A bier was prepared, and the
dead bird was placed on a bed OF
lilies and roses, the sorrowful tribute
of the officers wives, and to the sound
of mufiled drums and the tramp OF
5000 following soldiers the long pro-
cession wound its way to the out
skirts of Havana, where the sparrow
was laid to rest with full military hon
ors.
To find a parallel to this singular
homage paid to a bird one has to &C
back nearly 1000 years to the days
| of Claudius l., fourth Conan EN-
| peror, when the death of crow
| plunged all nome into mourning. Fol
many year the bird had been &
great favorite of the citizens, and its
talents and tricks were a constant
| topic of conversation. One day, tt
the anger and grief of thouaands, the
| bird was killed-a crime which cos
the culprit is life-and it was de
cided to Civ" the crow a state fu
neral. The dead bird was borne t.
its grave by couple of slaves, pre-
ceded by a military h-0d payin:
mournful music, and behind the corpse
followed thousands of mourners, in
Guiding the most highly placed ant
the wealthiest of Roman citizens.