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and Sum-" set with diamonds. The center
contained beautiful piece OF art enamel
yellowish in color, with the picture of a
recumbent lion and a flaming sun. This
enamel was an art peculiar to Persia
and not produced elsewhere; in fact. it is
never made under any circumstances, ex-
cept upon personal order of the shah.
This decoration was given Minister Khan
In recognition for political services for his
country. Another decoration of Mr..
Khans big collection was a handsome
medal of enamel. set in diamonds, which
was given to him by the Sultan of Turkey
while on a visit to Constantinople with the
shah. Still another was the Grand Cor
don of the Medjie," also presented to him
by the sultan. Another represents the
Grand Gordon of Francis Joseph of Aus
tria.' This was one of the most notable
and valuable of his magnificent collection.
One of the handsomest decorations
which were worn by Count Cassini during
his time here was the Russian White
Eagle" This is the highest form of deco
ration granted by the czar to any of his
subjects. The origin of this decoration is
far back in the middle ages and indicative
of the highest esteem for the man on
whom it is conferred. 1t is only granted
to those of royal, blood and in recognition
of the services to the crown. actually per-
formed, and is, therefore. highly priced
1t is of wrought gold studded with many
jewels of various kinds.
Another decoration of great value
which was worn by Count Cassini was the
Chinese decoration of the first-class. 1t
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A Mark Of Genius.

At the recent sale of the superb and
priceless Stanford White collection Miss
Elsie DeWolfe, the actress, told a not in
appropriate architect story.
a gentleman stopped an architect on
the street." she began.
: Good morning, Mr.. Blank the archi-
tect said. Are you thinking of building
again?
No said the other. 4 stopped you to
inquire if You could take, my son into
your office as an apprentice. With train
ing l think lie would some day prove a
magnificent architect
He has shown some talent, has he %
said the architect trife glumly, for he
was disappointed at not getting another
contract.
Talent? Genius. sir: positive genius"
What's he done?
He designed a garden for our Christ
mas tree
Well. what is there remarkable about
it?' said the architect impatiently.
Why. sir said the other. he designed
that garden for three dollars. and it cost
thirtyseven.'
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Genuine Indifference.

Jack Abertheney. the Rough Rider,
can catch a wolf alive by grabbing it's
lower jaw with his bare hands.
Mr.. Abertheney. on his last visit here,
was asked by a reporter for his opinion
on certain political question.
II can't give you an opinion on that
question" the Rough Rider replied, be
cause it's a question / pay no attention
to. 1 am Indifferent 10 it-as indifferent
as the backwoodsmans wife.
THAT lady. you know. looked on while
her husband had a fierce hand-to-hand
tussle with a bear. and afterward she
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Speculation's Ups and Downs.

To reporter who recently consulted
him about mis- many charities Charles NJ
Schwab gave some good advice on specu-
lating.
Ignorant as YOU are OF the stock mar
Eet," said Mr.. Schwab. you would be
more than foolish to speculate. You
would have TO rely on others for advice
and YOU know what other peoples advice
comes 10. For instance:
t'You bought that stock on Smiths ad-
vice. didn't YOU? said one man to an
other.
Yes said the second man. Smith
gave me five excellent reasons why it had
to go up
And what has he got to say now?'
He now gives me FIVE excellent rea-
sons why it had to go down."
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Very Aristocratic Indeed.

Sir Clifton Robinson, the head of the
London tramway system. said at rail-
way dinner in New York:
There is a class in London that will
not use the cars: hence our abundance
of hansoms. This class is aristocratic.
1t cannot mingle with the vulgar herd.
But il is not foolishly aristocratic. like
the Italian countess heard of recently
This lady sat in her salon in the Corso
in Rome watching a footman busting a
collection of old family portraits.
''The footman, naturally, under his mis-
tress' eye, worked very hard and got very
warm.
THE countess noted this and said
haughtily:
...Ascanio. perceive that you are be-
coming overheated. You may go outside
and perspire a Bit
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iron. But their value is not always, in
fact rarely, estimated in dollars and cents,
but the source of origin, the rarity of it
being conferred and the honor it carries
with II are the grounds upon which it is
valued. and the plain iron cross, worth, per-
haps, less than cent, is worn with more
pride than its companion, a decoration Of
the frst-class, worn by Count Cassini.
former ambassador from Russia, being es-
pecially priced because it is so rarely
given, while the medal worn in memory
OF Humelsburg of Germany, owned by
Ambassador Won Sternberg. Is priced be-
cause it is only granted to those who dis
themselves in time Of war.
These decorations have the same signifi-
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Grabbed Age,

At the dinner that the Chicago Press
Club gave last month in Edward Paysor
Westons honor the veteran pedestrian
said of old age:
age is no crime, but you would think
SO from the way some people try to con-
ceal it. We can give the lie to age by
being gay, vigorous, buoyant and it is
foolish OF us to resent our burden OF
years in any other manner.
''The aged Ben Davies of ST. Joseph re-
sented his years in foolish. crusty, surly
way.
Hello, old man Davies an elderly st.
Joseph lawyer said TO him one morning.
'Old.' Davies snarled. Old. hey?
Well, how about yourself? I'm no oi.er
THAI you are. What's your earliest recol-
lection?
THE lawyer grinned at old man Davies
and replied:
"'Well, let me see. Yes. think that's
it.. My earliest recollection is hearing
folks say, There goes old man
Davies
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miniature portrait Of the Shah of Persia,
and was the highest form of decoration
bestowed by that potentate upon any Of
his subjects. 1t was given in recognition
of merit, not only political but carried
with it a reward for services in science
and advancement in literature. This dec
oration was at once one of the most cost
Is as well as most beautiful worn in this
country. 1t was made by special direction
of the shah, and was personally placed by
him upon Mr.. Khans uniform. Its value
was estimated at 100000. Other decora-
tions worn by Mr.. Khan, while represent
ing much less intrinsic value, carried
high honors. One of these was the in
sigma of the Grand Gordon of the Lion
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Slaves in Massachusetts,.

From the Youths Companion.
The colored NANNY devoted. loval
and autocratic.. one thinks of as belonging
to the south and the days before the war.
put In the far away time of slavery in
New England she was known there also.
one such NANNY. happy and beloved.
but despotic, was Violet. the slave OF the
Rev. Moses Parsons of Byfield. but the
real ruler of the household and his lively
brood of bows. Her husband Primus. be-
longed to their neighbor, Deacon Moves.
The revolution was hardly over, but even
then in that quiet corner of Massachu-
setts the anti-slavery spirit was stirring,
and its first result was to precipitate a
violent church quarrel. Deacon Colman
had scruples against slavery and he ex-
pressed them with vigor. and not always
with entire respect-for his slave-owning
pastor He was suspended. there We're
meetings, discussions. appeals and de-
nunciations. and only at the death of Mr..
Parsons he so far softened to ad-
NIT, while vet maintaining his principles.
that he had urged them with undue ye-
hemence and asperity." He was then re-
stored TO the church and his Office OF
deacon.
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R4POW TOW SZEHN8EYG FnFNN

King of Italy, and only to those who have
distinguished themselves in the service of
their country.
Many of, the decorations worn by the
ambassadors in Washington represent
some of the Oldest orders in Europe
Many of the old forms of decorations,
which originated hundreds. If not thou
sands, of years ago. are still preserved in
the countries of Europe. In many in
stances these forms commemorate some
great man or heroic deed The man has
probably been forgotten and the deed has
ceased to be heralded. but the form es-
tablished remains. For such deeds of
patriotism. bravery. skill in handicraft
diplomacy or discovery, the crowns of the
several countries of Europe and Asia
have established certain forms of decora-
tion by insignia and medal. These medals
are Of various forms and materials-gold
silver, iron-set with jewels and unset.
plain or enameled, some decorations being
mere ribbons Of silk, bearing imprints in
gold or silver, each having distinct origin
and special meaning and carrying with it
honors and privileges, social and polit-
ical.
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canoe as those granted by our own Con-
gress in the form of medals, which have
from time to time been presented to our
officers and soldiers for their heroic deeds
but in the United States medal may be
conferred by Congress and presented by
the President to the humblest enlisted pri-
vate in the army or navy if his deed Of
bravery deserves such public recognition
in this respect differing from the Euro
pean decorations inasmuch as they are be-
slowed only upon persons of noble birth.
One of the handsomest decorations ever
seen in Washington was worn by Mr..
Isaac Khan, former minister from Persia.
This medal was made of finely wrought
gold, set with diamonds. 1t contained a
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be called art treasures. In
most instances they are exceedingly beau
-tiful and costly
Baron Speck Won Sternberg, the German
ambassador. wears a number of magnif-
cent decorations. The baron also holds
the rank of major in the German army
On state occasions he wears the decora-
tion OF the Red Eagle of Prussia" which
was granted him by the emperor upon his
arrival from Genoa. in recognition of his
diplomatic services while there.
This handsome decoration is OF white
enamel. arms OF gold, with a red eagle in
the center. the whole being set with dia-
monds. Its intrinsic value is estimated to
be between $4,000 and 100000.
The baron also has a number of other
invaluable medals given to him for his
services during the Franco Prussian war
Still others, equally beautiful and costly
have been presented to him from time to
time by foreign nations in compliment of
such countries esteem OF him while on
duty there
The Italian ambassador, Signor Mayor
des Pianches, wears many handsome dec
orations he has received from foreign
countries. including Belgium, Persia Hol-
land and others. In addition to these the
ambassador possesses the handsome
media! OF the Order Of the Crown of Italy.
This is the highest order granted by the
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E1ST

was bidding farewell to a small slender
man. The mans manner was meek, but
II changed slightly as the woman got
safely ensconced in her seat in the train.
ana before he hurried away he shouted
through the car window at her in quite a
vindictive way:
And be sure my love. to send me a
nice long curtain lecture from time to
time. | shall hardly manage to get to
sleep without, you know"
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A Bachelor ON Maria oe.

Peter Y Haines. rich bachelor of Du-
luth, gave New Year dinner to- seven
teen bachelor friends, whereat each guest,
had to give good reason against mar
riage.
My own reason against marriage" the
host said. lis embodied in remark that
l overheard this morning at the railway
station.
"a strong, masterful-Io looking woman
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The Impudent Waiter.

Oscar Hammerstein. at theatrical din
ner In New York told some "reminiscences
of theatrical deadheads.
Then there was Blank" said Mr.. Ham,
merstein. Blanks impudence was sec
ond only to that of waiter l heard about
the other day.
LOOK here. waiter said a guest, this
fish Is not cooked properly
~ know it. SIR said the waiter, but
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She Saw Her.

THE late Clara Bloodgood," said a
theatrical manager of Chicago, was as
witty as she was talented and beautiful.
Sometimes. indeed. her keen wit carried
her rather far.
II remember once. at a tea at the Audi
toriunn. remark that the brilliant actress
made to society woman.
"'You wesa at Bar Harbor. believe,
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A Disappointment.

II was, talking on my trip west to Lu-
ther M. Burbank. the plant wizard, about
the thornless cactus he has sent to the
National Museum said local journalist
Mr.. Burbank said that he had changed
the aspect of manX plants. but not SO
much, perhaps, as people thought. Peo-
pie expected greater changes than he
could give. His achievements sometimes
disappointed them-even as a lawyer of
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Los Angeles had been disappointed one
day.
This lawyer said to "a friend:
"'Woud you believe it, today round up
my siXty-ninth year,
Impossible. exclaimed the friend.
Why, you scarcely look-siXty- -eight-"
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there is no marriage nor giving in mar
riage.''
She smiled and added:
mo wonder; when there not men
enough even here to go round.4
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scarcer There Than Here.

Miss Blanche Bates, the actress. in the
course of a luncheon that she gave at
Sherry's, in New York, tc her sister ar
tist, Miss Geraldine Farrar, said a witty
thing about marriage.
I'm heaven, we are told" she remarked,
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you told me it was for your WIFE
We'll what OF that?' asked the sur
prised guest.
why said the waiter knew that
If the lady was Your wife she couldn't be
very particular
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in the summer said the society woman
Yes. said the actress
And did you see much of my daughter
there?'
'Rather.' was the answer. She wore
bathing suit in the morning, riding
boomers in the afternoon and low neck
at night y
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In Washington many of the ambassa-
doris and ministers possess decorations
and medals of various kinds. some OF
great intrinsic value, being of wrought
gold. set with precious stones, such as
diamonds, pearls and rubies. others OF
plain gold or silver, and still others OF
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said it was the only fight she ever saw
where she didn't care who won.
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According to the observations of New
York barber, 56 per cent of the adult male
populations wear boards.
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&~ ANY of the decorations worn by
ID the ambassadors and ministers
representing foreign countries
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
STRAW VOTE ON ALDRlCH
Sentiment on Currency Bill Indicates
 Democratic Favor.

Washington, March S.-A careful canvass of the senate to ascertain the sentiment in regard to. the Aldrich currency bill indicates that when the bill comes to vote there will be more democratic senators recorded for it than republican senators against it. Since the speech by Senator smith, of Michigan, in opposition to the rail- road bond feature of the measure, it has been stated persistently that there Is a republican defection that endan- gers the passage of the bill. Senator smith to-day announced that he will vote for the bill. He will go on rec ord as favoring the amendment to eliminate railroad bonds as security for the emergency circulation, but if this is lost. as is probable, the failure of his effort will not turn him against the measure as a whole. Senator Smith assumes the position that it is the Aldrich bill or nothing"
 Several dates for vote have been suggested from time to time, but for one reason or another it has been nee essary to postpone the time. The reason for the delay, as stated on the floor to-day by Senator Aldrich. is that several senators who desire to speak have been compelled to spost- pone their remarks by other business or illness in preparing their argu- ments.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
BRITT SAVED BY GONG.

Los Angeles, Cal. March 3--Jimmy Britt of San Francisco, and Battling Nelson of Hegeswlch, Ills, fought ten rounds before the Pacific Athletic club in this city tonight with Britt a slight victor in point of blows landed and Nelson somewhat the stronger at the close, but unable to overcome the cleyerness of his opponent. The fight seemed ended In the sixth round when Britt appeared to have received a knockout blow at Nelson's hands, but was saved by the gong.
 Nelson showed to advantage In only three rounds because of telling blows landed when the men were sparring openly. The fight was by no means a savage affair and at times the audience howled at the men to fight.
 Time after time Britt escaped the leads of the always-coming Nelson. In all Nelson did not land over a dozen effective blows, while Britt always giv- ing ground, stepped out of range when ever possible and frequently straight ened Nelson up with the left. In con- flrmity with the law, no decision was rendered.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
MORE MONEY GIVEN
Public Responds Generously to the Appeal of Grace
 Hospital.
ROOF NEARLY FINISHED
One Anonymous Donor Will Refur- nish One of the Wards as His
 Contribution.

No more patients were taken back to Grace hospital yesterday. Miss K. Inde Albaugh, the head nurse, stated last evening that she did not expect they would be able to receive any more for two or three weeks. There are at present twelve patients quartered in the old building.
 Miss Albaugh made public the fol- lowing contributions received in re- sponse to her appeal for aid for the employees at the hospital,
 Warner D. Iudson, clothing.
 Mrs. Sherman Foote, clothing.
 friend ...,.................. ,.''e-o Lightbourn & Pond, in merchandise 20
 The work of putting new roof on the burned wing proceeded satisfactor- fly yesterday as did also the inventory which is being prepared by Miss AL baugh and her assistants of the inte- rior losses in the building. The in ventory Is to be submitted to the in- surance adjusters when finished.
 It Is expected that the new roof will 1 be finished and tar-papered by Thurs day. A tile roofing will follow that but the tar-paper will keep out all rains i that may come.
 The announcement was made last night that the prudential committee had received and accepted a very gem erous offer from a donor who does not wish that his name be used to refur- nish one of the rooms of the hospital.
 The following contributions were ac- ! knowledged yesterday by the commit
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
SPRING HAS COME
Quantities of Robins in WestNiIle Show
 This,

Spring has "came' With stories
 and rumors of stories of ground-hogs seen emerging from their winter her
 mitages pouring in from every side
 in the rural districts, some have been
 suspecting the coming of spring for
 some time. But with the very idea
 has come another snowstorm to bury
 all hope of returning warmer wealth
 CT. The wiseacres have shifted their
 pipes to the other sides of their
 mouths, spat generously at the sput- tering stove in the center of the coun-
 try store and uttered a sarcastic
 Well, didn't I tell you so? Remem-
 Der, stranger, the great blizzard came
 iH Marchl'
 But in some way or other robins bring more conclusive arguments of
 the return of spring with them than any number of ground-hogs and fav- orable weather prophecies from Far mer Tarr's aerial station on the Malley
 building. And robins were seen yes-
 terday afternoon in great numbers in Westville. One well-known New Ha- vener, who claims no great credit as nature fakr and thus modestly asks that his name be not used, came into the Journal-Courier office last evening expressly to say that he had seen twenty-five or more robins in Vest vile yesterday afternoon, just as you begin to climb the hill to Woodbridge"
 He was greatly surprised to find so many of the bloody breasted birds to-
 gether at one time but concluded that | 1t was not unusual in the country when they first arrive. They go south 1 in nocks and the natural inference is
 that they should come back to us from !, the southland in each others company. , The robins were feeding on the seeds
 of small shrubs above the snow and ice and having considerable difficulty in | finding enough to eat. The suggestion
 was made that the kind hearted nature 1 and bird lovers take pains to leave the necessary wherewithal for the break lasts of birddom, crumbs and the like. i out where 1t can be readily found by l the heralds of returning spring.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
L0OP- DEAD
Daring Circus Star Meets Death Over
 inc Tea-Cups.

New York, March 3.-It was the fate of -year-old Mitzel Mo- rok, whose reckless daring loop-the- loop act has been the feature of many a circus performance. to meet death while engaged in the commonplace duty of pouring tea for friend to- night. As the circus star filled cup for her friend the latter, Miss An toinette Defframe, toyed with an old fashioned pistol which exploded in her hands, A ball from the weapon lodged in Miss Morok's neck and she survived but a few moments. Miss Defframe was arrested on technical charge of homicide.
 Young as she was, Miss Morok had appeared with circuses for several sea sons and her performance was always billed and proved to be one requiring a wild sort of bravery. She had plan ned to leave tomorrow for Chicago where rehearsals for the coming sea. son were about to begin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
ANARCHISTS MUST
 60, SAYS S7RAUS
(Continued from First Page.)

who in an ill-advised moment may turn his steps New YorAward.
 A report that Archbishop Farley, head of the Catholic church in New York, had been threatened by anarch- sts reached Commissioner Bingham to-day, but he would not confirm it. The archbishop's subordinates, how CT. have been in communication with the police in an effort to hunt down the author.
 In a formal statement tonight MT. Bingham declared
 The only foundation for the story concerning a threat made against Archbishop Farley Is an anonymous letter received at police headquarters six months ago, in which his name and the names of other prominent men were mentioned This was a typical Bug letter and no attention was paid to It. Every prominent man receives scores of such letters and if any at tention was paid to them the reclp' ients would never have any peace of mind.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
0NE-FIFTH OF CANAL DUG
February Shows Increase in Excaya-
 tion Over Previous Month.

Washington, March 3.-Up to March 1, 2S,4l4,934 cubic yards of excavation had been taken from the Panama can al route. This is just one-f1fth e the entire amount that was estimated May l, 1904, that would be required to be excavated to complete the waterway viz: 142,00000O cubic yards in round numbers Should the work proceed at the present rate, it is estimated the remaining excavation would be com pleted in three years, However, it is understood that the work of excava- tion will not he pushed to completion but that meanwhile construction of the locks will proceed, the intention of the commission being to finish all parts of the canal construction at about the same time. Notwithstanding that there were two less worSing days in February than in January, the amount of excavation on the canal was 233. 312 cubic yards greater, the total excava- tion for February being 2,945sS cubic yards.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-04
PJTNAM JAIL SENTENCES

Putnam. March 3.-Judge Robinson in the superior court to-day sentenced Frederick Williams of Erie, Penn. 10 six months in jail for brea king, enter ing and robbing a grain office here Ia st November Charles Davis aged seven teen of Lowell, Mass, Charles Vance, aged seventeen, of Chelsea. Mass. George E. Foley. aged eighteen of Hyde Park. Mass. and | H. Burns of Fall River. Mass, were each given ten months in the county jail They were convicted Of rebbing a store al Plain field last December. Several minor jail sentences were imposed