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The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
DICK FLEES TAFT MEETING.
Senator Hurriedly Leaves Town to
Avoid Committing Himself.

Akron. Ohio. May 25.-Senator Dick
lodged between the forlled tail and the
deep. deep sea to-day. and fed to Chi
cago. while his ow-RepUbEcans in
Summit County held mass meeting in
dorsing Secretary Of War Taft and Roose-
welt
The meeting had been planned for some
time. but Dick did not know of IT, and
yesterday returned home from Washing
ton. Then they told him. To attend and
lend feeble enthusiasm to the Taft
shouting or sit with sternly folded arms
and frowning brow, alone, in his home
seemed the alternative To do the first
would mean deserving Foraker To do the
second would estrange Summit County
He lodged.
Urgent business it was announced
al his home. called him 20 Chicago late
last night. and he would not get home till
next week.
The Taft Endorsement went through
with a rush. We believe Taft will car
~ out the Roosevelt policies read the
resolution, and that he will get a majer-
ity Of the Republicans Of Ohio
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Canton. May 25-At the conclusion Of
consultation OF physicians late tonight it
is given out at the Mckinley nome that
Mrs. Mckinley is gradually growing
weaker, but that she viii probably sur
yive for twenty-four or forty-eight hours
DR.. Pcrtman says there will probably be
no revival of her energies before death.
I do not expect her death TO occur
tonight. although il may. From what I
know Of the disease from which she suf-
fers. and the Influences that are now
warding off death. she viii probably sur
vive until some time tomorrow night.
Surgeon General RiXey's bulletin states
that Mrs. Mckinley is slowly sinking
To-day all Of the relatives Of the McKin-
ley family who are out Of the city were
summoned The wire has been kept busy
with telegrams Of coincidence coming 20
the house: inquiries by wire are myriad.
and Secretary Cortelyou is constantly re-
plying to kilograms and sending bulletins
to friends and officials at Washington.
Justice Of the Supreme Court William r.
Day and wife reached the city to-day,
and visited the bedside at once.
Mckinley Estate Large.
A telegram received from President and
Mrs. Roosevelt at the Mckinley home to-
night. inquirins as to Mrs. McKinley's
condition. was Immediately answered.
An immediate reply was received from the
White House announcing sorrow and un-
| easiness.
Mrs Mckinley will leave considerable
| estate. Those in a position 10 know say
it will approximate S250o0. She owns
several valuable business blocks in Can
ton. and has investments elsewhere. to-
gether with giit-cdged securities. Prac-
tically the entire estate could be con-
verted into cash within a short time.
President McKinleys estate. which is
entirely separate from this. amounted 70
about $4,000. including his life insur-
ance. This goes to the Mckinley family
at Mrs McKinley's death.
Mrs. Mary 3. Barbour a sister, is Mrs.
McKinley's nearest relative, and is ex-
pected to inherit the bulk Of the fortune.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
THREE KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Severe storm Passes Through south
west Louisiana.

New Orleans. La. May E.-During
severe electric storm in Southwest Louis
lana, lightning struck the farmhouse
Of Nolan Ellender, on Bayou Choupigue.
in Calcasieu, killing Ellender and another
man and eight mules The barn and all
the farm implements it contained were
destroyed
Jesse Authenant, a rice farmer. living
az Hayes, near by. was struck from his
horse by lightning and instantly killed.
He had been married only a few weeks.
The severe rain and electric storms
which have prevailed in the Southwest for
a month still continue
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
FRICK Will GIVE S5,OOO,OOO
Academy of Fine Arts to Surpass
that of the Carnegie Institute.
Pittsburg Millionaire Selects Site
Facing Buildings Erected by
PhilanthrOpist.

Pittsburg Pa. May 25-It was an
nounced that H. c. Frick will present a
S5,o0oc00 Academy Of Fine Arts to Pitts
burg TO offset Mr.. Carnegie's institute.
Mr.. Frick has selected site facing the
Carnegie buildings and his art palace
will look down on the more modest art
gallery Of the Carnegie Institute
In the Academy of Fine Arts Mr.. Frick
proposes 20 have a gallery which will, IL
possible, surpass that of Mr. Carnegie.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
PLOT TO KILL DOWAGER.
Arrest of German Anarchist Expect
ed TO Lead to Developments.

Copenhagen, May 25.-In the arrest Of a
German anarchist named Nieziegh, the
police believe they have disclosed plot
10 attempt the assassination OF the Dow
ager Empress Dagmar Of Russia when
she arrived here this summer
Nieziegh hired a residence near the
Kings summer palace. where the Dow
ager Empress expected TO spend part Of
her time. and il is believed that but for
his arrest NieZiegh would have carried
the plot to a successful issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
UNION MUSICIANS PROTEST.
Secretary of War Requested To Ex.
cIude soldier Bands
Special to The Washington Huald.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Cleveland. Ohio. May 25-The last ses-
sion Of the American Federation Of Musi-
clans convention resulted in the adoption
OF strong resolutions demanding OF the
Secretary of War that bands composed Of
enlisted soldiers be excluded from COM
ing into competition with civilian musI-
clans. The matter was telegraphed di-
rectly 10 Secretary Taft
Tho resolution containing the protest
was adopted unanimously. and the matter
will be placed before Mr. Taft in more
extended form next week
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
SENATOR DANIELS VIEWS.

I ana In no sense candidate for
the nomination.
] think that the ticket should he
composed of men according 10 their
availability, and without regard TO
section.
I think the Democratic national
platform should enunciate broad
Democratic principles, and be con-
fined to these things upon which
the Democrats are generally
agreed.
4 judiciOus revision of the tariff,
not dOctrinnire revision, would
best meet public sentiment.
It is generally agreed that the
geld standard should not he men
aced or disturbed by any PROPOSE
tion whatsoever.
The race question in the south Is
in better situation than II has
ever been since the upheaVnl of the
civil war.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
ROCKEFELLER GETTING PO0R9
Places Value of $4,000 on His Per-
sOnaI Property Mt Cleveland.

Cleveland. May 25.-John d. Rockefeller
and Mayor Tom l.. Johnson to-day made
returns on their taxable personal prop
.erty Rockefeller places a value Of only
$500 on his. while the mayor thinks his
is worth SlS.020.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
NINE PERISH IN FIRE.
Lodging House nj SAN Jose Destroy
ed by Incendlary.

san Jose. Cal. May 25.-Nine persons
are believed TO have perished in a fire
which to-day destroyed a lodging house
and sugar buildings. The body Of one
victim has already been rescued.
oil and rags found in corner of one
of the buildings which was not destroyed
by flames have given rise 10 rumors that
the fire was of incendiary origin The
police are making a thorough investiga-
ffoD
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Oriental Rug Sale Mt slonn's.

On next Tuesday. May 2S. at II a. m
and p. m, one day only, at Sloans Cal
leries. 1i07 g st NV. 154 Persian rugs and
carpets. all sizes. of the finest quality and
Tarest designs. will be sold at unrestricted
public auction, These rugs and carpets
must be sold To cover money advanced to
pay customs duties and other expenses. a
fine opportunity for persons who appre-
Ciate quality floor coverings. Exhibition
Monday at Sloan's, 1907 G st. NV
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Rain and warm
er to-day. Tomorrow, partly
cloudy and warmer; fresh east to
south winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Fire Causes 500. 400 Lnss-

New York. May 25-Fire tonight
caused a loss of sloocoo TO the building
occupied by the Manhattan Brass Works.
al S37 East Twenty street For
a time the Cornell Medical Society build
ing was threatened, but the efforts of the
firemen confined the flames 70 the brass
factory.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Canton, Ohio, May 25.-Aithough
stimulants and nourishment have been
administered freely 20 Mrs. Mckinley,
the physicians nj the bedside At I
o'clock this morning report there is no
prospect of Improvement. The end il
but "a question of hours.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
JAPAN IS OFFENLnv,
ROOT TAKES A HAND
California Called to Task for
MOb'S Actions.
PROTECTION DEMANDED
AOki Requests NippOn'S Treaty
Be Lived Up to.

Destruction of Foreigners Restau-
Reopening Of the Question started
by school ENcIusion-Ambassa
Luke Wright Cables from Tokyo
the Attitude of Country There.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
MRS.MCKINLEYWORSE
Widow of President Can Sur
yiye Only Few Hours.
INQUIRY FROM WHITE HOUSE

All Members of the Family Are at
Bedside. and Wires Are Burdened
Bulk of Large Mckinley Estate
Expected TO Go 10 Mrs. Barbour.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
SENATOR DANIEL
Will STAND PAT
NoncOmmittal on PreSiden-
tial Nomination.
NOT AV0WED CANDIDATE
Grateful to Friends, However,
for Complimentary Notice.

Nirginia's Senior Scion Discusses
form should Enuncinte broad
Principles Upon Which Democrats
Generally AETee-Says SectiOnalism
Has Been Done Away with.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Continued on Page 6. Column 4.
BALTIMORE AND RETURN st.25.
Enltimnrp nnI nhfa q u

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains.
both wavs. both days. except Royal Linn
tied. City offices. 1n7 G 81. and SIG Pa
ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

In Carte Lunch Served DaiIy
At Eckstein's from 10 to 8. 1872 y. Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
There's Both Safety and Prom

In depositing your funds in banking de
partment Of Union Trust Co.. 1414 F st
Interest paid on all accounts Deposit.
are subject TO check whenever desired.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

LOCAL.
i-Man Kills Woman and Himself
Japan Insists on Protection.
2-OHcers Riled by President.
Pupils on Grand Frolic.
big Gas Deal Afoot.
2-Mexicans Look for War.
G-Organize 20 Probe Child Labor.
G-Garfisld Aholishes Library.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

IdEHs. IElIlFlUHATHII
senator Daniel Not Candidate.
1-Ruef and Schmitz Again Indicted.
Mrs. Mckinley Gradually Sinking.
Attempt Made 20 Poison Mrs. Gould.
1-Belmonts Home for Sale.
1-BuOseveltS AsJOnish Royalty.
3-Three Killed in Texas cyclone
3-Attempt to Prove Haywood Anarchist
3-Siav Held I'm Stancldt Case.
2-Boeck's Friends May Pay Debts.
S-Dr Long Defends Animal Theories.
&-Roosevelts Act Surprises Royalty.
Theodore Tilton Dies i'm Paris.
News Of Virginia and Maryland
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Chesapeake Beach
Now open.

Libbey & Co. 9Th St. and n. Y. Ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Exclusive styles
In Browns, Tans. and Grays Campbell
Ryder Co. 1876 6 ST. NV
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Advised TO Go slowly

Continued on Page }, Column 8.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

The Best Boards only 500 per 100 #.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Libbey & Co, 9Th st. and n. Y. Ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Flooring, Very Pretty, 500 per 100 #.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Prices on all Kinds of Lumber are Lower.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Boards. Wide and Bright 500 per 100 IT.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Continued ON Page 3. Column 4.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15
NIw DESIGN OF r.r. CARS.

A ntN cegant design n passenger
cars. made for tho Onion Pacific rau-
road. is described iu The Railway and
Engineering Review THE car is OF
steel. and its construction is mdic1i
departure from the general typo or
passenger coaches We quote the fol-
lowing.
In practically every particular theee
De- "a wide departure from convention
alty. AS the roof contains DO
upper deck the Chauuel-posts RISING
from the aide-siIls are continuous
across the inverted u roof This cue
ables a most substantial yet light sys-
tom OF braciug The abandon
mcnt of the end entrances iu favor
of a ceuter entrance enables very
deep form OF sde-truss, while the
spaces usually taken up by the vcsti-
bule platfq'1ue ace used 90 much better
advantage This is brought ont 10y taa
fact that the coach weighs mo moro
than The ordinary wooden coach OF the
same total length bat OF eight persons
less capacity The resulting l1i5
pounds weight per passenger is elaine
ed Co De about goo pounds per passen-
ger less IMAM la true or any otlltl aus
steel coach yet built
"The 24-inch circular windows.
have aluminium sash and in their rub
Der castings are weather-aud-d dust
proof The supply of fresh air is taSeu
On st tho ends and screened through
dust-boxes before being let into the
car by means Of yentilaung system
which has been patented. The efduz
OF air s through the roof ventilators.
Bv reducing the thickness OF the wallis
am increase OF Z inches IN the width
OF the aisle has been made possible.
and the general appearance of The in-
terror has been made most inviting.
... The lavatorles have been locat-
ed on either side OF the center en-
frances. thus dividing the car into two
compartments which may easily be
made separable II desired. The car Is
lighted electrically and heated with
steam Iu an 90 is not only @ most
interesting departure from the usual
designs. but one which offers many ex-
ceneut suggestions at "a time when
great attention ls being given 20 tho
posslbulties of steel in passenger
coach design"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15
CLOCKS THAT STRIKE THR-
TEEN.

AZ Mnr lhora Hre $50 clocks Oh
IHri II..m.rr's H8t1f. s0 arranged te
III. ..rIau INrfrsu Ht iha hour of ono.
NUa .I Those Is over tne new entrance
F.. MnHIay haIl iu thr Dcutrr of W1ra-
fN.E. % originally gave Time to
IU. employees NJ th. Duke of bridge
HHtHrs W0rks Don the noiRnhorhood III
~ fHd that the duke had fhe clock
WOrku.H snmriimee pleaded eNruFc Coz
IfnF 5000 after tho dinner hour owing
N hoy lld n0f hear tio
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15
JUST ron FUN.


Her (sighing) --"Oh met auch 9
lovely polite man today
Him where was that.
Heron the parade. I must nave
been carrying my umbrella care essay.
fur De bumped bile eye into ll Anu
said. PARDON me-. and he slid' hon
mention fl have another eye lett -
Pick Me-Up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

7 would 7 were a start" De chirpcd
The fair maid yawned and sighed.
i would YOU were comet. siri"
She clndidly replied.
son, tell me Why my pretty miss"
The answer burned his ears.
Because, YOU know, comet comes
Just once in thirty years"
Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15
THE FACE AND THE EMOTIONS.
PAN Man Gazette.

Hahitual Worry shows Itself I'm inc ac-
zion of the facial ncrve-the nerve OF
expression. as ANTAGONISTS Call it-pro-
duciug lines which iu course of umo
become permanent The same is true
of many other emotions and states of
mind. and those which are dominant in
the life OF the Individual WIN ere long
produce permanent changes ln the face.
'rne secret ~ the beauty which age
cannot wither is to possess "a beautiful
mind. Chiu-straps ANA depilatories and
electricity and massage and cosmetics
are poor makeshifts compared with
tlie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Our little boy ote sole mackcrel for
The hrst time the other morning.
Where does these 0sh come rom
the lake77 he asked after the urst
bite.
mo. from the ocean," answered his
father.
"GeoN' eald Benny. Il don't wonder
the ocenn's saItyl"-CIoyeiand Leader
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Il understand that theatrical com.
pany YOU sent ont has been SIDE
trackedf" said the comedian.
Not al ALL" replied the manager;
they are walking home on the main
nc!'-Ypnkers Statesman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

A ballet dancer fen dead in an oak
land theater the other day. She weigh
ca q hundred and eighty pounds. What
a IAN was there. my countrymen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Meeker--Why Is the telephone like
matrimOny my dearT'
Mrs. Meeker-Oh. / suppose It's be
cause one doesn't always get the party
one Mants-Chicngo News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

That deaf and dumb man who tried
10 hold up a san Francisco saloon
and failed. viii have his hearing be-
fore a criminal court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

SO far Commissioner Lcupp doesn't
appear 20 have found a modus oporan-
do for making those Utes self-support-
inCr. eh.f.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Il suppose young Mr. shortly Is set
ted by this time in your boarding.
place. AIRS. ChophashF
Yes, DE is. but he hasu't--Brown-
ing's Magazine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

The American Federation of Labor
is going o. fight The Manufacturers
association 20 the knife Let ms hope
that il viii be dun case knife.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Sir my wife Is starving!" said the
shivering one.
SOS mine responded the genial
millionaire. TITS this straight line
craze. Foolish fad. eh?'-Pucz.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Miss Geraldine Farrar emphatic
ally denies that she said #. Statesmen
always DO the same thing under sim-
liar circumstance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

The question has been asked, How
shall clearing house certificates be
classed? They might be put in the
public utilities class
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

TO undertake 20 run the Jamestown
exposition through next year would be
but TO prolong the agony,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Lots of hired girls who have never
heard of the Congo are troubled with
the sleeping sickness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

It is MS great folly to have
cramps over l.sf election as IL IS
to cry over split milk
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Tho bankers are the great confidence
men OF tine town Everybody has con-
d1cuce iu them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Tho High School has now coach.
And already the boys are getting In
COB harness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

10 seems quite as hard for the country
to stand prosperity as 30 does for some
people to-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

C3ruso has arrived. Beware the mon
key house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

then wonder why W. did not pawn our
watch-chains and buy stocks"
Mr. william a. Nash. acting chair
mnn of the New York clearing House
COMMITTEES
'we shall recover rapidly from the
present trouble and conditions in bank
ING matters win $50 forward ou "a much
stronger naels than ever before. Per-
s0ulllp II feel cuntruted and happy be-
NevIng the crisis is past ! have felt
for long iimo that % was bound TO
come. and = ann clad 20 is over as we
shall now perfect additional safegunrds
f1r which many of us have been nght-
ug for some umc'
Mr Bryan has this 70 cay:
.f do rot iolt ror amy prolonged truu-
Die In ihe business world Conditions
which mai0 Cd panic and depression in
1923 Fe cuureiy different now. Then
pncce rera FALLING because ri ro-
tlrIlI money supply Vow We are On
Che midst of tremendous sold pro-
ducuon. which givcs 8n abundant mon-
DF supply ana maintains prices 60
tn1t business ls brisk THE present
o.Lk trouble does not show the need of
an emergency or asset currency.
think 20 presents strong argument
against au assoc currency. AS 20 r.
noW thsc is uo doubt about THE
quality 90 our money
This general agreement as 20 the
probability OF O. speedy termination OF
the trouble, should De rcossuring 10 the
general public
C1ruso has arrived. Beware the mon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

The more stuld the country the
easier to stay O. panic
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

The Bank NJ France refuses 10 let
Uncle sam have gold The mean
lining,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

Ladies Vests and Pants, pure white. fleece
lined cotton. worth regularly soc. a.
Ladies' Vests and Pants. extra heavy heeced,
Dern, ribbed iu white Worth regularly. IN.
65c Special sale price, each. ....... ... ~
raics' Vests and Pants in white or gray,
extra nue finish. The noted Munsing TEo
brand Special sale price, each ......-A% ~
ladies' Vests and Pants for large people,
Afuneire make. in white or gray Exception
ally Gue finish. Special price, Sc
each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ---. .....-...
ChNdrcn's Sleeping SHIFTS in colored outing
flannel. A regular soc suit AZ
Chndrau's Jersey knitted grey heeced Sleep
Iup Suit small sizes only Worth $50. o.
Special sale price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

A great variety Of Women's Fine Swiss and
Etnhloidered handkerchief. homstitched and
aaanoped Many of these are not quite per-
feet: the imperfection, however, IS SO slight
that "a is hardly noticeable Their usefulness
g. not detracted from On the least Some of
them are regular soc values. tomor- *
row they sell at .....................'A| 40
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15

This general agreement as 10 the
probability OF O. speedy termination Of
the trouble, should De rcassuring 10 the
general public.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-11-15
BARGAINS IN KNITTED UNDERWEAR

Chudrcu's Doctor Denlous Sleeping Suits
An extra fine garment. IN. - cT ~
Priced according 20 size... QUO 10 pA'OO
Chudrens Munsing Union suits, high neck
ard long sleeve. open crotch I'm grey IN
orlN. IbC value. Tor ..-....... ~
BOYS extra heavy heeced Union Suits. open
crotch and drop seat, In white or grey, CO
t0c value, Tor ....--.... ........-.s ~
Boys and girls Muuslug Union Suits. EN-
ira fine quality in white or grey. Regu- TX
lar price 05c. Special sale price. ....... &c
Chudren's extra ncoccd Vests and Pants
grey s5ss from ON. Is to 81 Priced I5c to 45c
Chldron's fine Jersey ribbed extra heavy
heoced Vests and Pants, 10 white. Special
valuea according TO size o. e E0
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-04-19
WHY MARK DIDN'T TALK.
August Parsonage at the Table Had
Monopoly of 1t.

A couple of days ago gentleman
called upon me with a message (from
the German emperor). &. The word
ing of the message was:
Convey to Mr.. Clemens my kind
est regards. Ask him if he remem-
bers that dinner, and ask him why he
didn't do any talking"
Why, how could talk when he
was talking? He held the age" as
the poker-clergy say, and two can't
talk at the same time with good ef-
feet. 1t reminds me of the man who
was reproaching friend, who said:
Il think it a shame that you have
not spoken to your wife for Is years.
How do you justify it?"
Il didn't want to interrupt her."
II the emperor had been at my table
he would not have suffered from my
silence, he would only have suffered
from the sorrows of his own solitude.
If I were not too old to travel l would
go to Berlin and introduce the ETH
quette of my own table, which tallies
with the etiquette observable at other
royal tables. | would say: Invite me
again, your majesty, and give me
chance" then | would courteously
waive rank and do all the talking my
self. l thank his majesty for his kind
and am proud to have it and
glad to express my sincere reciprocal
ton of its sentiments.-From Mark
Twains Autobiography in the North
American Review.