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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08
Births Reported.

Births were reported to the health office
during the past twenty-four hours as fol-
lows:
Henry c. and Emma Wilson, February 8,
1907, male.
James and Ella Williams. January 81,
1907. female.
Frank and Alice ". Jones. January %.
1907, male
Jerry and Georgiana strother, February
6, 1907, male.
Charles H. and Nellie C. Mayhem, Feb
ruary 3, 1907, female.
Joseph and Rose Marosy, February 8,
1907, male.
Maechen W. and Irene M. Lindsay, jan
uary %. 1907. male.
John F. and May !. Lancaster. February
3, 1907, male.
Edward B. and Ella Langley. February
3, 1907. female.
Charles and Isabelle Jenkins. January 70.
1907, female.
Clarence and Emma Henson. January 30.
1907, female.
VIM. H. and Edith L. Haycock. February
1, 1907. female.
Alexander and Lula Hart. February 4.
1907, female.
Horace G. and Blanche E. Diggs, Feb
ruary 4. 1907, female.
John w. and Mary Coleman. February g,
1907, female.
VIM. W. and Mary o. Brown. February
5, 1907. female.
Henson and Annie Brooks, February g.,
1907. male.
George T. and Annie M. Brent, February
6, 1907. female.
Daniel w. and Emma Belford, February
8, 1907. female.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08
Deaths in the District.

Deaths were reported to the health office
during the past twenty -four hours as fol-
lows:
Louis Goldman. 55 years, 1922 9Th street
northwest.
VIM. B. Crowley. 81 years, 1913 oath street
northwest.
Rebecca p. Davis, q years, 1853 wiscon-
sin avenue.
Daniel J. Moffat, SO years, 454 MARYLAND
avenue southwest
John Reed. 40 years, 400 G street SOUTH
east.
James g. Wedding. 70 years, sibley Hos
pital
Ella A. Barnes, ~ years, 81 1 street
northeast
Bette Hutchinson. 90 years, Freedmens
Hospital
Milton P. Caldwell. rs years, 14as street
northwest
George Warren, II years. Ills 25th street
northwest
Hattie E. Jenries, % years, 1l47 18th
street.
Grace B; Wheeler, SO years. II2o 18th
street northwest.
Charles II. Hawkins, 60 years. 1909 LIST
street northwest.
Emma II. Worley 20 wears "a n street
northwest
Aivira L. Jenner. 43 years. ITO Rhode Is
land avenue.
Alice A. Mallory. e5 years, 221s street
Martha D. Green, SO years. Brghtwood
road.
Sadie D. Cooper. years. Emergency
Jerome T. Poore Z years. southwest corr
ner oath street and Virginia avenue north
west.
GladdIs Wood, years, 225 Virginia ave-
nue. southwest.
Grace West, 8 years. 211 Q street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08
Dinner to Board Of Managers.

DR.. Alexander Graham Bell gave a din
ner at his home last night to the board OF
managers of the National Geographic So
ciety Prof. Willis L. Moore, the presi-
dent Of the society, acted as POSTMASTER,
and all the members of the board were
called upon to express their views as to the
best methods Of promoting the interests of
the organization, which now has over 22,0Oo
members on it's rolls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Arthur Moore and Goldie C. Wright
John Hills and Mamie Lewis.
John NJ. Brent and Mamie Seville.
John B. Ladd. Brook Hill, Va. and Lulu
Walker, Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08
Marriage Licenses

!. Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Michael C. Briggs and Mary NJ. Hunter.
William. J. Sullivan and Bridget N. shee-
hey.
Louis E.. Columbus and Frances =.
Mick6m.
Sylvester Tollivsr and Annie Nay Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mrs. vespaslan Warner, wife Of the COM
missioner Of pensions. gave large. lunch
con today at Rauscher's. when the fol-
ing were her guests: Mrs. Clarence D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

dance and supper were given by the
Geological Club at 1902 18th street north
tinued until a late hour when refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh w. Burns announce
the marriage of their daughter, Belle Cath
crime, to Mr.. Rudolph Watson Bishop
Wednesday, February @, 1907. At home
after March /, 80 street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mrs. wythe DENLY has issued invitations
for the marriage of her daughter, Laura
Forbes, to DR.. William Mackall Wheeler,
u. s. N, Thursday, February Fl, at 8
o'clock, at ST. Marks Church. A recep-
ton for relatives and personal friends will
follnU-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Owing to illness cards issued by Mrs
Samuel r. Bacon and Mrs James Sidney
Skinner of 1926 Columbia road for today are
withdrawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mrs. Thropp will not be at home tomor.
row, but will receive the following Satnr-
day, February 49,
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Davis
1910 NJ street northwest, was the scene
Of delightful masquerade party Last
wednesday evening, in which about Is cou-
pies partielpated. The costumes were elab-
crate and effective. Music was rendered by
string orchestra and dancing was one Of
the many features Of the evening. which
was INDUCED In until after midnight when
refreshments were served. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Davis.
Ernest H. Vansickler, Mr.. and Mrs. W. w
Norris sAr. and Mira Frank Merrill Mr.
and Mrs Carl Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs w n
Donaldson. Mr. and Mrs. Winter Barnes
Mrs. Rose, Bradley, Mrs. NJ. e. Davis Mrs
J. .Dusan, Mrs Harry Jones. Mrs. Clarence
Schultz. Mrs. Leona Phillips, the Misses M
Perry, Clara Gates, Marie Lindsey. Nav Y
kearney, Nellie Lusby, Nettie Lusby Mar.
jorfe Wagner, Ella E. Mooreland. iiliian
N: Thompson. Flora L. GeHneia. Frances
Thelma Davis, Priscilla Barnes and WoerS-
ner Bradley. Messrs. w. H. Clark, DR.. J. r.
Tubman, John Wagner, Raymond -. Kirhv
Guy Mclean Lusby, j. T. Boucher lanes
Peacock, II. n. Carr, John Daniels, Maurice
Holmes. James Curtain. Harry Garfield.
and Lester Davis. and Walter Doster.
Among the characters represented ,vara
the following: Mrs. Guy Bradley. "Nurse. -
Mrs Beuiah vansickler, Summer Girl"
Mrs W; F. Donaldson, "Dpminoes;" Mrs.
rin. .'"Old Maid" Mrs Clarence Lusby
"colored Manmy;;" Mrs. Charles schultz.
French LADY," Mrs Leona Phiilfps.
Western Girl" Miss n. Perry. Summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Clark, Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Willard, Mrs.
Fulton, Mrs. Howery. Mrs. Booth, Mrs
Mann, Mrs. Boutell, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr.
Burleson. Mrs. Lamar, Mrs. Shirley, Mss
Maths, Mrs. Lowden. Mrs Robb. Mrs. PAR
nard, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. Ryan. Mrs.
Yerkes. Mrs. Leupp, Mrs. Willis Moore,
Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Ross Mrs. Browne,
Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Payson, Mrs. J. j.
Richardson. Mrs. L. w. Busbey, Mrs. Ma
rion Butler, Mrs. Taplin and Mrs. Daven-
port, Mrs. Warner will entertain again to-
morrow at another luncheon at Rausch-
er's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mr. and Mrs Robert I. Fleming have is
fast Of their daughter, India Bell vedder
and DR.. Don Luis F. Corea, minister o.
Nicaragua. Wednesday, February q, al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer gave large dinner.
followed by a musicale, last night at her
house in New York city, in honor of the
Austrian ambassador and Baroness Won
Hengelmuller who are staying with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lawrence Lowell, Miss
Tyler and Miss Christine Roosevelt Of New
York are guests at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mrs. Shepard s. Everett and daughters
will be at home 10 their friends today from
3 to at the Cordova.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Miss Maths gave a luncheon yesterday
when her guests were Miss Cannon, Miss
Nugent Mrs. Buckley, Miss Houghton,
Mrs. William Barrett Ridgely, Miss Ridgely,
Mrs. w. f. Curtis. Mrs. Lawrence. Miss
Sallie Mason, Miss Squire and Mrs. Duncan
Portland Me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Marshall Of Capitol
Hill announce the engagement of their
daughter Betty Mcpherson, to DR.. j. F.
Ath of Washington, D. c., the wedding to
take place at Christ Episcopal Church, G
street southeast. March 9. 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-08

James W. Lockett Of 1915 Massachusetts
avenue is convalescing from a serious i'll
ness of three months duration, and hopes
soon to be able to drive out
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Dried Fruits.

We have big lot Of Dried Fruits
OF all kinds. RICHARDSON g. BUSH
/ COMPANY. l.23.2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
NEGRO CAUGHT IN ACT
OF DAMAGING BRIDGE
James Mimms Was Busy Tearing Up
Flooring When Police Officers
Arrived on Scene.

James Mimms, negro. was
caught il. the act of tearing up the
flooring OF the footbsidgc which
crosses neck of Hampton creek IT
Melrosc avenue this morning at !
o'clock. Officers Wau aud Hope ar
rived ON the scene and arrested the
negro before a great deal Of damage
had been done
The bridge on Mcrose avenue is
used by All of the people living ii,
that section. ana TO remove The floor
lug on dark night is To make an ad,
cidcnt almost certain.
1t is supposed that the negro intend
ed To use the planks aH irewood.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
HAMPTON FiRMsr0 BUILD
PORTSMOUTH POSTOFFIfS
Messrs. r. n. Richardson G Son the
Lowest Bidders for the Govern
ment Structure at $4,000.

Messrs. r II. Richardson &. Son,
he Hampton contractors, submitted
the lowest bid yesterday for the con-
struction of the new government most.
oliicc building in Portsmouth. The
BIDS for the work were opend in
Portsmouth ut noon aud the local
contractors will undopbtcdiy be award.
cd Che contract The bid of the
Hampton firm was $4,000.
The building Is 10 be constructed
OF brick. with stone and other trim.
mings and will prove most impos.
ing structure.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND Old -

With fcloniously cutting f. T. Muir
dock and j. NJ. Alderman.
With the two indictments quashed
Gutierrez is relieved of any additional
punishment for his crime.
With good behavior the man can
secure Il conditional pardon upon the
expiration of half of his term. so
Gutierrez really has but seven years
to serve in the penitentiary.
Gutierrez was considerably bright
.er Yesterday than he has been since
ms arrest. He feared n sentence OF
death and he is highly elated yer
the final outcome of the trial.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
MIR. Masser,s funeral.

Funeral services over the remains
of the late Mr.. Edward S. Massar who
died suddenly in Newport News as
he was entering the shpyard Friday
morning. will he held from his late
residence in Chapel street this after.
noon at , o'clock Rev. a. G.
Hopkins will officiatc. The inter.
ment will be made in Oakland GENE.
The body was turned over to I'm
deTtakcrs w. NJ. Smith e. Son. who
nave charge of the funeral arrange.
ments
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
VIII Ask Judge Blackstone 10 Comp
81 Town Sergeant Williams 10
Give Weapon 10 Hin
WILL PROVE A VERY NOVEL SUIT
The Attorney for the Convicted Man
Announces in the Circuit Court
Yesterday Morning That There win
BE No Appeal, as the Prisoner WIN
Accept the Jury's Verdict.

a novel suit will he heard in tho
circuit Court onc day next week.
when Mr.. Fay S. Collier. attorney for
Frederick Gutierrez. will make m at.
tempt to recover the knife which
Gutierrez used in stabbing Garrett
Walsh. +. T. Murdoch ana u. NJ. Ac,
kerman.
Tho knife is now In the possession
OF MIR. William Il. Williams, sergeant
OF the town OF Phoebus. Mr.. Col
iicr requested the town sergeant 10
turn the knife over TO him end when
MY Williams refused tho attorney
sought the assistance of Judge Black.
stone.
When Mr. Collier asked tho court
10 have the sergeant return sro
weapon yesterday morning. judge
Blackstone refused to do SO oxnloin.
ing that the matter was not before
MIN in tho proper manner. Mr. Col.
ter then announced that he will sue
MI Villains and in this way artamDt
10 secure an order from the court
compelling the return OF the knife.
VIII Accent the Verdict.
Mr. Collier appeared before Indigo
blackstone in the Circuit Court YES.
'crday morning and informed the
court that Gutierrez would moi seek
an appeal TO the Supreme Court but
WIN accept the verdict of If wears in
nc pcnitentiary imposed upon him
Dy The jury. MIR. Collier asked that
sentence be suspended by the court
uhtil later in the term rs 1t was his
intention to use Gutierrez as n wit.
ness III the suit against against MIR.
villains for the recovery of tho
weapon. Judge blackstone announced
that he would defer sentencing Gu.
uerrez in compliance with Mr.. Col.
lier's wishes.
~o Indictments Nolle Pressed.
motion was then offered ana nc.
copied by the court entering a noIlc
, prose qui in the two additional in.
dictments against Gutierrez. The in.
dictments charge the convicted man
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Mir. wesrwooD is MAGISTRATE
Former Town Clerk Named Justic,
by Judge Blackstone.

Judge j. w. b. C. Blackstonc has
entered an order in the Circuit Court
naming MIR. William T. Westwood ms
n magistrate for Hampton district
Mr.. Westwood has qualified 10 per.
form the duties.
Mr. Westwood was the town clerk
for many years aud is we'll equipped
10 perform the functions OF his new
Office.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
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MR.. HAWKINS FINED $50.
Was Convicted of Selling Whisky or
the Launch Barbara.

Mr.. j. II. Hawkins, ownor OF the
launch BarsaTa, was tried In tho Cir
cult Court yesterday on warrant
charging him with selling whlsRcy
On his launch. After hearing the
evidence Judge Blackstone imposed
q fine of $50 and costs. Mr. Allen
ID. Jones OF Newport News. was tho
attorney for Mr.. Hawkins. and Com.
monweaiti's Attorney A. Il. Lewis
represented the State.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Rain Prevented GANG.

On account of The rain yesterday
the game OF football scheduled for
Willow Beach gridiron between Old
Point Comfort team and the Third
Artillery eleven was deferred until
some later date.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
! To Visit Near Roanokc.

Mr.. Hugh NJ. Woods. agent OF lie
old Bay Line Mt Old roint. accom-.
paHicd by his daughters. the Misses
Marguerite and Floriel Woods. has
left for his former home near Roanoke,
where he will spend the coming week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Mr.. FaIconer 10 sneak.

Mr., William Falconcr will be tho
speaker at the meeting Tor men in
dhe Dung Mems Christian Assoca.
ton this afternoon at o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Nuts For Thankoo;vino

Shelled English Walnuis, Blacl,
Wainnts, Almonds. Pecans. Peanuts
and we also nave all kinds of nuts in
me shell, RICHARDSON & BUSH
COMPANY. 11.o3.pt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24
Estate committed - sh.riv

In the Circuit Court yesterday OF
Eliza Johnson. deceased. was commit.
ted to Sheriff II. X. Curtis for ad.
ministratlon. Messrs. II. l.. Sclatcr
70. $. Curtis and a. w. Bassetie were
named rs appraisers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24

We make the Washington Bread. c
loayes for 25c. The HAMPTON
BAKERY. 1l-23.2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24

Fresh country made Mincc Meat for
THANKSGIVING pies. 15c, two for CSC
the HAMPTON BAKERY. ll-23.2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-24

Take your prescriptions to Hulls
Cut Rate Drug Store 1l-22-lm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-01
HE DIED FIGHTING.

How Prince Louis Napoleon Was
Killed by the Zulus.
How Prince Louis Napoleon was
killed by the Zulus June l, 1870, is told
graphically in the book by Sir Evelyn
Wood, who took part in that war. The
little party which the prince accompa-
MED was surprised and attacked Sir
Evelyn writes: "The Zulus in pursuit
ran first after the two white soldiers
who were on the TANKS, three or four
men, headed by Labanga, following the
prince. His horse had jumped just rs
he was mounting, and his sword fell
out of Its scabbard... He was very ac-
tive and was vaulting on his horse in
motion when the wallet on the front Of
the saddle broke away, and he fell to
the ground, being att this time only
sixty yards behind the (British) fugi-
tives. There were seven men who ac-
tually fought the prince. When Langa-
lebele, pursuing the fugitives, first saw
Labanga. he was running away from
the prince, who was rushing at him.
Labanga, crouching in the grass, threw
an assagai at him. The first assagai
stuck in the princes thigh, and, with
drawing 1t from the wound, he kept his
foes at bay for some minutes. In the
natives words: He fought like lion.
He fred two shots, but without effect,
and l threw an assagai at him. which
struck him, as said at the time. but
l always allowed Labanga's claim to
have killed him, for his assagai hit the
prince in the left shoulder, mortal
wound"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-01

Good morning, Miss Nelson" and then
sit down at his desk.
His heart was constructed on solid
clockwork business principles, and one
morning when he came in the sailor
hat was not on the peg. 1t annoyed
him.
Where is that young woman?" No
one knew.
The next day when she came he rep
rimanded her fiercely.
IT annoyed me very much" he saId.
You should have sent me word. It's
irregular and unbusnesslike."
She looked at him in her meek way.
my mother is dying" she said. ~
have neglected her to-day SO as not to
disappoint you"
"Confound 1t, Miss Nelson" said
the broker, jumping up. what do you
mean by having mother i'll and not
telling me? What do you mean by COM
ing here to-day? Will you never get
any business in your head?"
He opened the door.
Here, Sam, get hanSom."
And Sam saw the sailor hat in his
hand.
About week after this the office
had three baskets of letters in 1t. Bar.
clay used to come in, look at the vacant
desk and go away again.
Then the sailor hat reappeared. Bar
clay shook hands with Miss Nelson
congratulating her on her mothers re.
covery.
"Pshaw, don't mention 1t, my child
am about as kind as the average busi.
ness man-no more, no less. We've got
lot of business here"
| They both laughed.
For week the business of the office
went ON as usual.
1t was Monday morning. She had
hung up her hat, and busted her ma
chine, when Barclay said, with a sad
expression Of countenance:
Miss Nelson, you've been faithful
and etficaclous secretary, and am sor-
ry I've got to lose you, but the fact is,
I've found the woman | want, and, of
course, l shall not need you any more.
YES" he went on, 1--WE actually
picked out the woman who Is to be my
wife. You remember all the qualities
that was fool enough to expect In one
wonian?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-01
Feeding of Farm Stock.

The composition and digestlbllity Of
feeding stuffs, feeding standards, pala-
liability of rations, and related ques-
tons are discussed by New Hamp-
shire bulletin. Tables of composition
are given, and the computation Of ra-
tons explained by examples.
'1rhe economic feeding of stock
should be the feeders primary object.
Economic feeding must go hand in
hand with scientific feeding.
"rhe principles of scientific feeding
have been carefully worked out by
skilled Investigators and feeders.
"The application of these scientific
principles is very simple process in
volving only the rules of common arlth-
cnetic.
Every farmer can and should apply
these principles in his everyday prac.
tice.
"A careful study of the market
prices on feeds and an inspection OF
their guarantee tags will mean money
in pocket to the farmer"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-01
POINTERS ON EGG COOKERY.
Some Thing. to BE Borne in Mind in
Preparing Them.

Some Things to BE Borne in Mind in
Preparing Them.
Cheese and eggs, both having great
nutritlve value, may well take the
place of meat during brief sojourn,
snys the Home Magazine. Epicures
say an egg, to have the best flavor,
should be twelve hours old, and GER
tainly eggs over week old are not
palatable when boiled, though they are
not unpleasant when fried and are
quite as serviceable in other dishes.
In cooking eggs it should be remem-
bered that the albumen, of which the
white is chiefly composed, is most cas-
lily digested when slightly coagulated,
while the yolk digests easiest when dry
and mealy. To boil eggs evenly, put
them Into dish having tight cover
md pour boiling water over them in
the proportion Of two quarts to one
dozen eggs, cover and set at the back
of the stove. After seven minutes
turn the eggs, recover, and in six min
utes more the eggs will be. cooked.
When more eggs than four are used
by this method, about ten minutes
longer after the turning will be re-
quired. In this way the white of the
egg cooks to jellylike consistency,
while the yolk is much harder.
Foreign cooks use a small portion of
grated cheese to give a piquant relish
to many dishes. Veal broth, creamed
potatoes and many salads are greatly
improved by its addition. The shell
of an Edam or pineapple cheese makes
very nice dish for serving macaroni
or light salad, and If thoroughly rlnsed
in cold water Immediately after using
and kept in cold, dry place will serve
many tines
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-05-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
PRESERVED HIS DIGNITY.
>S>G>G>G>G.G>SCGSCC,

The talk had turned on British but
lers-most solemn and majestic Of func-
tionarles and lady present related her
experience as girl at dinner party
In London. Her neighbor at table was
a famous man, Of whom she stood 80
much In awe that she found herself
unable to converse with him, and sat
silent and uncomfortable, vexed at her
own shyness, yet unable to overcome 1t.
Dinner was half over whe she CHANGED
to lift her eyes to tilted mirror on
the wall, and beheld spectacle other
wise invisible to the guests.
Halfway down the long table sat a
very great lady, aged and deaf, the
grandmother of the hostess, and little
beside and behind her chair was posted
the family butler, whose duty 1t was on
such occasions to repeat into her trum-
pet such scraps of conversation as he
could catch, and answer her questions
concerning anything that was going on.
She was far too deaf for conversa-
ton at table with strangers, but Null.
Inns deep, familiar tones, even when
whispered, she could understand.
At the moment when the young
American looked up, Mullins, to the
eyes Of the company, showed us a com.
posed and stately being, respectfully
bent toward the trumpet of Lady
Blank. But the treacherous mirror re-
flected a rear view of different effect
A very young and harmless puppy
had somehow slipped into the dining.
room, and with futile but dlstracting
ferocity was worrying first one and
then the other of poor Mullins silken
calves.
With surreptitious kicks and shakes
the unfortunate man, cleverly preserv-
Ing his dignifled appearance above the
level of the table, would endeavor to
fling aside his joyous enemy, who
would roll away few feet unframed
and gleefully return to the attack. At
last in specially vigorous effort Null.
Inns shed shoe, which the puppy
promptly seized and ran away with.
The American girl, shaking with
mirth, quietly called the attention of
her distinguished nelghbor to the scene
In the looking-glass, and they watched
1t together with breathless interest to
Its close.
Her shyness was banished by the
time they had laughed out their laugh
together, and the great man, recover
ing his breath, pronounced the Issue a
drawn battle.
THE enemy is driven from the field
but he departs with trophy"