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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
JAPS WILL SEEK
GREATER STATURE.
BY Reform in Diet the Little
Brown Men Will Try to
Grow Tall.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
philadelphia, Feb. 24.-The Japanese
Of the future are to be Of the normal
stature Of the Caucasian race, accord
ing to Baron Takaki, surgeon general Of
Japan. The baron declares this will
be brought about by the Japanese eat
ing the proper kind Of food. s.*t
Baron Takaki, in lecture last night
at the University Of Pennsylvania, said
it was a national humiliation that the
Japanese were SO small physically. He
said if in the centuries past the Japan
csc had eaten food which makes mus.
cles, bone and sinew, they would be of
normal height: '3>1's
The baron denied that the Japanese
were Of normal size centuries ago. He
said they have bene dwarfed and di
minutive for ages. sKa', IN f. r.
DR.. Takakie9 quoted statistics of the
Japanese army and navy to prove that
by giving the men proper diet he has
brought them nearer the standard
| weight and size Of the men Of the Eng
lish and American navies. He alst
declares that many diseases common il
Japan have been almost wiped out by
| the same method. = DIR. Takaki hal
made it his life work to find a method
by which the size Of the japanese
rice can be increased. H. H.
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STOLEN TOT FOUND BY
MRS. R00SEYELT'S AID
Journal Special Service.
MI,

VouAAaA opSCAe2 0oTVAcos & .-.
Indianapolis, Feb. 24:-Pauline Skill
man, the infant child who was kid
mapped by her father in November last,
and in whose behalf the wife Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt appealed to Mayor
Bookwalter, has been found in San
Francisco Detectives left here today
to bring the father and child back to
this city. The Skillmans were divorced
a year ago, and the father was given
the privilege Of seeing the child once
each week. He called one day in No
vember and took the child away, and
Immediately disappeared. Mrs. Skill
man wrote a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt,
asking her aid in finding the child, and
the wife Of the president sent the slets
ter to Mayor BookWalter. PubEcs
spirited citizens subscribed literally to
a fund for getting the child, and Skill
man was found in California.
He was living with a woman named
Workman, who known here as a
thief, having served workhouse SEN
tence just before she left the city with
Skillman Mrs. Skillman has written to
Mrs. Roosevelt, thanking her for her
interest in the child, and the mayor
has telegraphed the news of4its recov-
( ery 4t2itFs< 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
KING EDWARD DOOMED
IIke> THRU LIFE

Journal Special Service. S y. y !: s.-
London, Feb. IA. ling Edward will
never walk again without the aid of a
cane. The kings fall while shooting in
Windsor forest last SoFsmb er resulted
gre sendon Witch eonnests the heel naa
with the calf Of the leg. It was an,
nounced at first that the king had
sprained his ankle .lsz.ssi:
The king is IS years old, and MAJ
ture, even with her most skilful as
Leaning on stick, King Edward walks
very slowly and with a pronounced
limp. He hmps because the impaired
tendon cannot perfectly extend his foot
upon his leg. He leaned heavily on a
oad no YAH aa ntsSS the pthrone
til the cane was handed to him. He
wears an orthopedic instrument inside
his foot to support his ankle.
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SLEUTHS TRY TO
UNRAYEL MYSTERY
Man Arrested at Renville, Mimi,
Recognized as One Re
sss ported Dead. .ss
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Renville, MINI, Feb. 24.--Startling
disclosures are expected to result from
the arrest here yesterday of man Civ
ing his name as Benjamin Schoemperlen.
A1tho the man persists in vehement de-
malls, there are many citizens who are
prepared to testify that he is Theodore
ported drowned last summer near Sioux
City, Iowa. ~:
The reported death Of Theodore
Schoemperlen, first represented. as
case Of suicide and later as one OF muir,
der, is mystery the police of several
cities are now trying to unravel. Soon
after the suicide report was well cir
culated raarelative attempted to collect
the life insurance. A suicide clause In
the policy made it void and some time
later, another report was current that
not committed suicide. This led to an
investigation and the Sioux City police
as we'll as the officials of the life in
surance company, say they are con-
WINGED Schoemperlen is alive and try
ing to collect his insurance.
Identified as dead IMAM. .
The man arrested here was held by
the marshal on suspicion Of selling
stolen horses. Pending an 1nvestlga:,
! ton. he was tried on the charge of
carrying concealed weapons. a revolver
having been found in his possession,
He was fined $l5 and costs, which he
promptly paid, and disappeared on g
| freight train. Later, he was arrested
at Sacred Heart and brought back here
on the original charge of horsestealing
Late today, one Of the teams he sold
was identified by a farmer as having
been stolen from him. ,
At the hearing, the courtroom was
crowded and many persons there de-
not BENJAMIN Schoemperlen. The Sioux
City police have been notified and nov
every effort is being made to trace the
prisoners movements since last sum
mer, and, supposing him to be Theodore
Schoemperlen, to find the brother, Ben
! iamin.
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MEM INTERPRETATIONS.

Brooks -scanlon company. Minneapolis
lumber and turpentine manufacture; cap
ital stock, 100000. NJ. j. Scanlon'
president: D. L. Brooks, vice president;
A. s. Brooks, secretary; John shull.
treasurer.
= Mcdonald Bros. company. Minneapolis
capital stock, 100000. Morris McDon-
aid. president; Matthew Mcdonald. vice
president and treasurer; Maurice c. Me-
Donald. secretary.
/ American Suburbs company, Minneapo-
lis; capital stock s5o,ooo.-5 A. l. sortoN
Jr..s president; w. J. Reinke, vice presi-
dent; A. B. Robbins. treasurer; Al
Jones, secretary.
Rushford Wagon company; capital
stock. $4,000 NJ. A Maland. president.
Sheshequin Iron company, Duluth,
capital stock, $4,000. Incorporators.
William Elder. Arthur Howell, N. z.
Riley.
Tuscarora Iron company and wyaiu.
sing Iron company, Duluth: same capi-
tai stock and same incorporates.
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NORTHWEST PATENTS.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Special)-
The. following patents were issued this
week to Minnesota and Dakota in
ventors, as reported by Williamson &
Merchant, patent attorneys, 925-933
Guaranty. Lpan building, : Minneapolis:
wheel; J ohm Feucht (2l, Bralnerd,
MINI, grain door and lock; Frank B.
Gilbert, MINI apolis, telephone attach
ment; Isaac Hodgson, Minneapolis,
Wheel rim; Lars n: Holm, Bryant. s.
D., band cutter; Louis J. Honish,
'Geddes, s. D., hoof-trimmer; Charles
HUT, Minneapolis, recording instru-
ment attachment; John B: johnson,
Mount, Vernon, S., D., railway tie;
Charles w. Merrill, Lead, s.. D., filter
press; Christian Morsing, Plummer
MINI, road grader. Arthur NJ, Pad.
more, Lead s. d., Davenport; George
r. Thiss, Minneapolis, wardrobe rack
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.RIDGELY TO REDUCE
!. 3 RECEIYERSHIP'S COST
By w. W. Jermane.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Controller of.
educe e eoe c aas reaa Tp
Of the First National bank Of Faribault.
After conference with Senator Nelson,
Congressman Davis and William Kaiser,
representative of the creditors of the
bank. he sent a telegram to Receiver
Baird, who is in California on a vaca-
ton, intimating that he should except
1 FSauct of re ST saaT{ fdG@ r spoo
evasive and unsatisfactory, and today
moro peremptory telegram was sent
him, asking for definite answer.
Should Baird resign the receivership,
it will not affect his position as bank
examiner, which he will continue to
hold. !. Z = L .. =
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24th Annual Reduced Price Sale. T..
The Great Plymouth Clothing House.
SUNDAY NIGHT PLAY .s...... Z. ;.
AS CHURCH SUBSTITUTE
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service. ID ... -.
Chicago, Feb. 24.-In an address be-
fore the Actors Church alliance at it's
annual meeting yesterday afternoon in
the Masonic Temple, Miss Sarah Truax,
leading woman in a5theatrical company
appearing in Chicago, advocated the
curtailment of: Sunday religious serv-
only. AS substitute for evening serv-
ices she proposed that churchgoers at
tend a theatrical performance. !.
There are many persons who can
attend the theater only on Sunday
she .said., What can they do9n The
ministers Il expect II them to come to
church, but the church cannet offer to
them the diversion TO which they are
work. Therefore, let the people go to
the church in the morning and to the
theater at night.O Hit q, ->.,~5c, 49,.
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YANDERBILTS ARE
MOBBED in ITALY
Continued From First Page.

with reinforcements arrived on the
scene and after the townspeople had
somewhat Gained down, succeeded IN
rescuing the automobiles, who were
taken to the police station, followed by
a crowd Of shouting people. The lead
ers protested vigorously against the al
legged carelessness Of the Automobiles,
and said it was time to put stop to
such Incidents, involving loss of life,
which were constantly increasing IN
numbers.
Mr.. Vanderbilt and the chauffeur
were detained at the police station I'M
der arrest and Mrs. Vanderbilt, who
was shown every attention possible, was
escorted to the best hotel. 74a., :.
May Be Imprisoned. 9"E~
This morning doctors visited Adolfo
Butini the boy who was injured by
Mr.. Vanderbilt's automobile, to ascer-
tain his condition. Grave complica.
tions, it was announced, may arise.
Thru the American consular authori-
ties Mr.. Vanderbilt has secured a law
| provisional release, which is always
granted in similar cases, but which can
be refused when the offender is a for
| eigner or when it is suspected that
he may fee from justice. If the child
does not die or is not permanently dis
abled. the punishment may be impris
onment for three months and fine Of
5000, in addition to fine for carrying
a revolver without permission. But il
Is believed, in consideration Of the ex
tenuating circumstances, Mr.. Wander
bilt may be sentenced to pay a fine.
! ~ <.. Similar Case in France.
Paris, Feb. 24.-The ministry of jus
tice has acted adversely on the applica
ton Of the American authorities 70
executive clemency in the case of Ellio
F. Shepard Of New York (grandson 0
the late W. H. Wonderfully, who wa
sentenced Oct. &c to three months i'm
prisonment and $3.50 fine and to $500
damage to the parents Of Madeline Nal
duel, who was killed by Mr.. Shepard
auto at st. Queen April "a last. TIL
fine and. indemnity were paid, but tn
application which sought to waive tn
imprisonment failed. Further efforts j
this direction will be made, but tn
governments adverse action is consie
cred final. >. =. -. :.t4..~f ..;r.-..-
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wonderful cures OF cases that set
An examination Of our we'll
known formula, from which
Hoods sarsaparilla is and always
has been carefully and scientif-
cally prepared, confirms the fact
that it contains those we'll known
and valuable medicinal ingre->
dients,. which, when intelligently
combined and properly admins
tered, are sure to bring about
good results. :.
It is the properly balanced pro-
portion, combination and process in
combining those Ingredients known
to have specific action upon the blood,
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels,
which make Hoods. Sarsaparilla
peculiar to. itself and enable it to
produce results unequaled by any
similar medicine. 's
These ingredients are: for the
blood, Sarsaparilla, Stillingia, Yellow
Dock; for the liver, Mandrake, DAM
delion; for the kidneys, IVA Ursi,
Juniper Berries, Pipsissewa; for the
stomach, Gentian, Wild Cherry Bark,
Bitter Orange Peel; for the bowels,
SIENNA, Mandrake, Bandelion.
4 SpEC1A1.-To meet the wishes Of those who
prefer medicine in tablet form, we are now put.
ting up Hoods Sarsaparilla in ehocolate.coated
xoh az w q nEnal
reducing Hoods Sarsaparilla to solid extract,
we have retained in the tablets the curative
nroporties Of every medicinal Ingredient,
Sold by druggists or sent by mail.
400 doses one dollar. G. l. Hood Co. Lowell Mass.
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WANT PEOPLE TO
ELECT SENATORS
Iowa''s Upper House Adopts Reso-
luton Calling for Conference {
! of ALI States. s'ft@

Special to Tho Journal.
Des. Moines. Feb. 24.-After five
hours debate, which was more acri-.
monious and personal than any heard
for years in Iowa legislative halls, the
state senate has adopted the Lewis reso-
luton authorizing Governor Cummins
to call convention Of representatives
Des MONIES to devise means to secure
an amendment to the federal constitu..
ton SO that United States senators shall
be elected by the people instead of by
the legislature.
Senator Lewis. supporting his bill,
attacked Elkins and other United States
senators as conspirators and said that,
the Augean stables by direct attack,
the senate had been hit from behind.
Replying to him, Senator Bunham de-
clared that the interests behind the
bill were after the jobs of the Iowa sen.
ators. t;5
cit is q miserable, political impulse
that prompted the introduction of this
resolution" he said. "Where did this
resolution come FRONT It spra1n,g. from
the history of the state. oppose this
measure because it is unelean.
Senator Lewis, when introducing thu
bill, said: ~, =
"The senate has become the letha
chamber for every popular measure de
manded by the people. The United
States senate is in a condition border
ing on a state Of degeneracy. Thre,
Of it's members have been under indict
ment for corrupt malfeasancc~in office
| The railroads own many seats in tn
senate, The Standard Oil company i
reported to have bought and paid 70
seats in the United States senate. TIL
insurance corporations, the express com
panies, the steel and sugar trusts, an
other interests, are accredited with sen
ators who should represent their re
spective states.
elf senators were elected by the pee
pie they would represent the people.
majority Of them are elected by spe
f b a aes and So they d GesX hs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
CITY WINS LITIGATION

Identical Suits, Tried Separately, Bring
Different Results.
Special to Tho: journal.
Webster City, Iowa, Feb. "a The jury
in the case of Mrs Conrad Baker, who
sued the city for IS, 600 damage because
Of injuries alleged to have been sustained
from falling into an open street excava-
tion today returned a verdict for the
city The case IS peculiar in that Mrs.
Pace, who fell into the same excavation
at the same time, was awarded $1.406
damages, the cases having been tried
separately.
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ALF0NS0'S GIFT TO =.
MISS ALICE VETOED
Journa. Special Service.

Madrid, Feb. 24.-It was learned to-
day that King Alfonso had ordered from
the court jeweler as wedding present
to President Roosevelt daughter: a
richly jeweled bracelet bearing the
motto, !" Without rancor.
Alfonso showed the bracelet to his
mother, who tried to influence the king
to change his mind and not send it.
Alfonso insisted, however, until Premier
Moret suggested to the king that the
present might be interpreted. as mop
perfume and the government could not
assume responsibility.
Alfonso then decided not to send the
bracelet. He told Moret he was miss
ing an opportunity Of proving to Ameri-
ca that the Spaniards are. as gallant
friends as they are noble enemies.
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FARMER MURDERS GIRL
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE
So ciaa "a arhe JournaI

spscial g Che journal -s@..1z.. Z
I. Burling ton, IoWs, Feb: 24;-f1orenee
Allen, .daughter5of County Physician 1r H.
Allen was seriously, injured at, Mount
Pleasant last might by bullets fred at
them in ;theiir home by Carl Becker, a
Young farmer Becker Is body was found
on the outskirts of town later, where he
evidently had committed suicide. The
scauseSis believed to be unrequited love.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24
SERVICES IN SALOONS
Salvation Army Workers Invade the
49, Milwaukee Buffet.

Led, by Mrs. Charles McAbee, the
forces of the Salvation Army invaded
the Milwaukee buffet on Washington
avenue S, last night. The proprletors,
Oleson and johnson, promptly stopped
gathered the forty-fve patrons In, the
barroom. where they listened atten'
lively.
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SEEKS TO CLEAR TITLES.

SEEKS TO CLEAR TITLES.
Washington. Feb 24-To clear the titles Of
land Granted to railroads existing only on
paper, Representative Lacey of Iowa has IN
troduced a bill for forfeiture of land grants
made by the government to railroads under the
right of way act Of 1876, where railroads failed
to build their proposed lines within five years
after location.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24

The action of Carter's Little Liver
Pills is pleasant, mild and natural.
They gently stimulate the liver and reg
ulate the bowels, but do not purge.
They are sure to please. Try them.
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FELL FROM TREE; MAY DIE.

SPECIAL to The Journal. a
]. Red Wing, MINI, Feb. 24.-William
Libby Of Featherstone, while trimming
some old strees today, fell to the icys
ground. He was picked up in an I'M
conscious condition. and may die.
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FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE.

Special to The Journal. -
Marshalltown, Iowa, Feb 24.-FTed
Victor, a gromin9ent young farmer hy'
eide last night by hanging himself: No
cause is known for his act. He leaves
wife and several children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QuinineG, Tablets.
druggists refund money If It. fails ito cure.
E. ". GROVES signature is on each box 25c.
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Why don't you try CATERS Little
Eiver Pillsg They are a positive cure
for sick headache and all the ills pro-
duced by disordered liver. Only one
pill dose. II 49, .Ss# . : - -.
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Git La Grippe. contains no quinine-
cures a cold in one day. At all drug
eists'. rs cents.
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Derangement Of the liver. with con-:
stipation, Injuries the complexion, in
duces pimples, sallow skin. Remove the.
cause by using Carter's Little Liver.
Pills. One dose. Try them. - -
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washington, Feb. "a The house passed
.416 pension bills today in sixty-four min
sutes. after which adjournment was had
at 2:05 pm. until Monday. III
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4 GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
kENT fails to cure you in 8 to IA days. DOC,
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Columbus, Ohio.

Take, the Erie Railroad. Popular
Route. Short Line from Chicago: Two
through trains daily:.4,AppIy to any
ticket agent or p; 4. PORCH IraV' Fass'
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AppENn1o1T1s ON DRYDocK

APPENDICITIS ON DRYDoCK.
Washington, Feb. 24.-Captain Hosley, in COM
mand of the vessels which towing the dry
arrival Of his squadron at Las Palmas. Canary
Islands. stated that Boatswain Bowling is I'LL
with appendicitis and will be sent home.
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Elliot F., Shepard, whose residence is
in Paris, arrive in New! York from
France Jan. to, visit friends. -
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II Makes Pure Blood

We often asked Why does Hoods Sarsapara effect such
wonderful beyond Of medce2
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Aldrtch's Tactical Blunder.

/Aldrich g friends today are saying
that he made strange tactical blunder
yesterday and thereby played directly
into the hands Of hte president. Al
drich is loath to admit that thissis true,
but he will admit it before long.
IF his course yesterday has not In
Washington in both houses Of congress
are sadly mistaken today.
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"After scarlet fever was without
strength, had defective hearing, running,
watery eyes, twinges of pain and exhaust
ing aches, and free perspiration upon the
slightest exertion. A sore on my left limb
laid me up. In this low condition Hoods
Sarsaparilla helped me in week and in
weeks was in perfect health, my blood
cleansed of impurities and the sore healed.
Ny complexion is better now than ever. I
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla for all blood
humors and skin diseases" Mrs. HENRIETTA
EMORY, "a Dean Street, Roxbury, Mass.
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'DE.LIGHTED' AT
ALDRlCH BLUNDER
Continued From First Page.

bill as the house democrats were and SO
it is freely predicted at the White
House and elsewhere, that Senator Al
drich's movements yesterday have In
sured the passage thru the senate Of the
house bill, probably without amend
ment. a. INA
1t has been discovered that one or
two minor amendments ought to be
made. The president, Senator Dolllver
and various others believe this, but
such amendments may he out Of the
to be put in jeopardy by amendments
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Many owced imitation baking powders Upon the maj.
ket These made with au and should be taken ID
avoid Them alum poison be taken in the food
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1906-02-23
TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTlES.

Some japanese newspapers are ad-
vocating the purchase of the Philip
pines from the United States.
II. Clay Evans has announced his
willingness to accept the Republican
nomination for governor of Tennessee
General Nelson A. Miles will be the
orator at the annual commencement
of the Nebraska state university at
Lincoln, June II next.
More than 500 delegates attended
the opening day Of the thirteenth an.
nual meeting of the Minnesota grand
lodge, A. o. U, W., in st. Paul Tues
day.
Hon. Samuel D. Weakley Of Birming-
ham has been appointed chief justice
of the supreme court of Alabama to
fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Chief Justice Thomas n. Mcclellan.
Ole Ferdon, young farmer from Pc
terson Mimi, was taken to the city
hospital from the Edwards hotel at st
Paul, unconscious from gas poisoning
His chances for recovery are uncer'
tain.
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The Fingers of CALLED,

Florence is excited over the fingers
of Calico. 1t appears that when the
great astronomers body was admitted
to sepnlture in the Florentine Church
of the Holy Cross in 1877 Vincenzio
Capponi, prelate. cut off with his own
hand 1.-The two fingers which had writ
ten so many beautiful things In 9th
er words, he stole the right thumb and
forefnger, while another admirer fitch
ed the left thumb. which at last Is now
in the Florentine museum, while the
two Capponi fingers. passing on the
migration Of the head of the family
to France to his steward. are now in
the possession Of his daughter, an oai
woman of eighty -four. who seeks to re-
lieve herself from poverty by selling
them. She had had offers from an
American. but, having the indiscretion
to publish them, Florentine patriotism
rose in arms and now demands that
the fingers should join that already in
the museum. Worse still, payment for
them is refused, and proceedings have
been taken to compel the poor old wo-
man to hand them over