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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-19
AUCTION SALES.
r. i, Knox. Auct;oneer.

Il. 4. E~loX. Auctioneer.
GONMISSlONEES' SALE OF REAL
W ESTATE.
Under and by virtue ola decree Of the
Circuit Court Of Alexandria County en-
tered OF the 2Utn day Of April ISL. III 4
cnaTceTy cause therein pending entitled
Julius Blackwell ct ais. T5. Carrie Miller
Ell ais. the undersigned commissioners
Of sale. will sell at public auction III front
OF the Royal street entrance 70 the Mar
ket Building. IN the city Of Alexandria,
On
SATURDAY,
the 10Th day Of Mag, 1911. at u o'clock.
the rolio";;i;g described real estate. TO
Wit:
"Aii That lot Of ground situated n
Alexandria Comfy. Virginia, on the
east side OF Royal street, extended, and
bounded Is follows. TO yIit;
Beginning on the east side OF Royal
street extended nj point sixty (G0) feet
more or less. south o1 the intersection Of
Royal and 1nira streets extended: and
running thence south on Royal extend
ed; ninety 800 feet. more or less; thence
east parallel 10 Third street to the west
ern boundary oil the lots heretofore sold
by said Wm. p. Woolls 10 Mrs Whalen
and Mrs. austin: thence north parallel
10 Royal street extended. ninety i91j
feet. more or less: thence easGerly 10 the
beginning. being a part OF tire property
purchased by said Wm. T. Woolis from
George r. French and wife. Improved
nv small frame house and staDla
Terms cfSaia: Cash.
LEWIS II. MACHEN,
HOW 4 RID ". SMITH
Commissioners Of Sale.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

Total County Vote.
For Against
New Plymouth Bridge s0i5 500
rruitlend bridge ss's '07
teths pridge s.7ts asp
The ebo~e figures rerr sent al but
a few scattering precincts that
would not change the figures over
votes other wey.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

he organization and plans for e'ec-
on day vera left to the Snake Riv-
bridge committee.
a report was Ia from the comm
re on the sale Of ia erior and il
lctod trait at the depot TO pass 81
RS on trains A. p. Scritch ield re
ported that the commit g, had met
sith Inspector Newcomb and that he
al promised his support in sup
PRESSING the sale OF all infected fruit
he committee had also taken VI
he matter of securing the conces-
on from the railroad for Handling
he sale of fruit al the depot with
iupt. Manser but as yet have ha
10 reply. But would take some &C
ion in the matter just as soon as
hey heard from the railroad official
g 10 the concession.
Two new members. Lyle Wood and
!. W. Stoughton were vo.ed in as
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
LOCAL NEWS
Law Suit at New Plymouth.

George Keys went TO Nov Ply.
mouth Monday morning where he
tas a Law su.t on with some par.
lies regarding hay putting up con
tract Attorney / W. KonwarI went
with SIR. Keys as his loyal advisor
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
3hlp Flrst Car Of Me'ons.

The first car OF melons that have
Deen shipped this year was sent
out on last Saturday By shut.cif
and Young aud was loaded al the
Crystal siding. On Wednesday Of
MS week another carload WA sh.pp.
Cd By the same geltlemou. Within
few days melons win b. moving
"a good shape and The car lold
shipment VIII be the rule rather
.han the exception.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
lied % Settle Claim.

J. +. Asmussen was in Payette
RAY to attend a me ting of the
ri OF directors OF tie BarAe.' 5
"a, Mr.. AsmUss n had SINE Ian s
crops CamaSed by TIE rec Mt
2I in the ditch AMI his at en- aRce
Sc meeting CT the b ard was .cr
purpose o. pr segtirg his claim.
settlement was arrived at.
5ur's Shoe Store is tie place to
" your footwear, low S, in Pre-
st in qualify.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

toss easeked aarliug tho light Of
tne home
Taken ~ ,ariy Is reckoning. come.
Maay beaaehui iiopecs w,rs gwen
81 sofrowng ir,enas. tour young oos !
ss,ca a. pan bc1r5rs intermont was
made in Riverside Cemetery.
ans iosos bua 90 yoofe and fair
Callvd hence BY early doom.
inst eaihe lo show how swes, a flow,
err
a. Paradise would bloom
nv sin eeald mar or sorrow fade.
A'ash came wsth friendly care.
fae open,ue bud 10 Heaven conveyed.
And babe q blossom there.
Card o. Thanks.
Nn Nisb 20 extend cur thanks 70
- many kind friends for htoir
mpathy and assistance rendered us
!. our lato bereavement
alr. and Mrs. II. z. Tusstas,
Tho A. Orimos and
~ +. Tusslng fanlllles.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

{ The commercial club h I'D rousing
meeting last Monday evening anu
one ol tue largest or.wds vas IN at
eenaance lnal mas been on, lof some
tune.
An interesting feature Of the e..
ening ana NO eGeht that me,
wiki hearty enaors mCu- was that
u the state Immigration bureau in
It's cifort 70 send seate exhibits
grains. grasses, yesetabi and irui o
% the bag land shows Da k cast h s
.ail. & $. Faurot o. Caldwell, was
pros nl with tne club as a representa-
ave OF the bureau ana AK .or the
ciuos assistance In getting an OK.
hibt from this section Tor me shows
"a Omaha, Pitsburg. and chicago.
fhe samples Of grams, gr-ss.s. veg
cables and fruits should be se.ure4
in trpilcate so Mr.. Faur-t stated
.h.s Tor the reason that the shows
at the three points named above are
at the same time or 50 neary 50
Js 10 require throa exhib Is. These
shr8e large exhibits VIII be assemb-
"a tog Their at the close OF the tnr> G
shows and taken to New York to
the big show where a big effort viii
De made TO have the larsest and
NEST varied exhibit OF any state in
he union. The club unanimously en-
!orsei the plan and voted to have
a committee Of three appointed to-
a,her the exhibit.
Rccep.acles loF small fruits and
hr3shel grains WI be furnished
free and e.ery growers name will
3' put on each parcel and the same
viii be exhibited under his name
and while the exhibits made at tho
.hrco shows viii be of state ma.
urc yet the name and postoffice ad.
dress OF each sender OF a specimen
viii be on each exhibit made and
thus the individual and the com
munlty VIII get full credit. This
has been endorsed by com.
nerclal clubs generally throughout
ho state.
The committee appointed by Presi-
lent Albert to collect the exhibit
rom this section was E. r Powman,
w Lawrence. II. Harland. f. A.
iurham. Jr, and Frank Cr'g'ton.
These gentlemen win have charge of
occurring the three exhibits and II .
on are interested and have any
hing worth sending communicate
YIN the "oTm'tt"e ard ass'si n this
reat movement being made TO al,
ert'sa Idaho and her resources.
The club also listened to reports
rom the taienboue "orrmttoos an
9'utod 10 solicit stock 'or a mutu-
telerhcue comnapv n. Har'and
,norcd the signing up Of every
lucher living north Of the city to
ne county l'na with The excep'io ion Of
couple. r. c. Keith reuor ed that
cry busness nan so far seen Rad
gno1 uu and that tho outlook was
laf there would be no trouble IA ,
sitting every busiuess mon to take
nhone aud share Of ock =,
The committee n soli"i' residence
iones hal MS vet been rraNlo to DO !,
~ work but the matter will DO TAX
up az once. u
\ ranort WIS h"d rom the Pay
te river bri'ga committee by ]. C.
esler Chairman and m club by
onmcus vote tha0tei the com
ttee Ter Us successful work on
NJ bridge. II
The matter o. The ciact'on next Z
es4av FOR the bonds 70 burd the
axe River bridre came mn and
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Corner Second Ave South aud
Eighth street. Rev, Henry Van En-
Eelen, pastor Sunday school at 10
a. IN. Worship and sermon by the
pastor az a a. M. subject. sun.
mer" Unlon services az the oporS
house at s D, m The public Is
cordially invited.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
WILL HELP
GET EXHIBITS

Commercial Club at RoYsing Meet
ing Votes to Assist Ssate i'm
mssraaou Bureau m sealing sS-
hibi.s 10 Land shous-riears Re
ports Of Telephone and Bridge
Committees.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Have Successful Hunt.

Charley Wood. Edward Young and
Hear Lesh returned Monday from
q very successful sage hen hunt on
Monroe creek. The boys went up
last Friday and succeeded IN bag.
sing a nice lot OF game
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

If your shoes need repairing take
hem to John W. Sur. The Shoe Mar
2est work. prompt service and prices
aasonable.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Moved pr. lamIILon % eoIse.

Saturday Dr. Hamilton. OF w Is.
&C., who has been quite III for close
10 seven weeks with typhoid fever
Was moved from Weiser 70 the hos
pItal In Boise For tlmo the Doe
tor Was getting much better but late
ly has not been doing as wei as
was hoped for. His many trends in
Payetto shall earnestly hope that
the change from Wo'ser to tho rolse
hospital Will have good effect and
shall be glad 20 learn OF his rapid
improy ement
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Payette Valley Best.

N. u. Powell aud family recent
IS returned from the eoass and other
northwest points where they went
last winter looking for a location. Mr..
Powell states that they Liked Il fairly
well AZ Eugene, Oregon, but after a
fnort residence there decided that Of
all tho different sect oLs they had Wis
ted Payette Valley was IN b, 3 COL
seluedtly they ha 9 re turned 10 aga y
take up their residence In this al
10y.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10
Returns from Idaho Point.

A. -, Moss returned Saturday from
idaho Point whore he Mrs. Moss, WI
lie and IIeber have been spen~lng
the heated term Mr. Moss was here
"a time to east his vote for the Fruit.
land. Plymouth and Letha bridges.
Monday afternoon he Was called 20
Pocatello on business and exp cis
to return the latter part of the week
TO Payette. Mrs. Moss and sons VIII
remain a. Idaho Point FOR some time
vet
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

1T Is IMPORTANT 10 MEN
know how to economic in CLOTH
ing. Here is where we can assist
you in saving money on your wear
1g apparel by having 1t kept
leane1, pressed and generally rem
ovated.
PAYETTE TAILORING CO.
Cleaning, Pressing & Repairing
Phone %. Coughanour Bldg.
PAYETTE IDAHO
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-08-10

Buy your shoes at a real shoe
store. Better values at less money.
John W. Sur, The Shoe Man.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
A FALLEN IDOL
By An A. B.

Heretofore, Bert Johnson has enjoyed the reputation of being an intrepid and fearless hunter, meeting all the obstacles arising in days hunt with consumate coolness and bravery. Such little feats as jumping on a couple of poles and padding across river, when the ne cessity of the chase arose, and others of like nature were as nothing to him (to hear bim tell it), but now -''how the mighty have fallen"
 The following will serve to bring MT. Johnson down to the level of us other mortals:
 Bert Johnson, Frank Smith, Chas. Slater and James Carley were on the 1st Island the other day They crossed the island and then decided to go on to the 2nd Island, and to save the trouble of taking the boat down around, decided to raft across
 When the raft was compleeted. Frank Smith had to stow Bertie away in a place of safety and then stepped aboard the raft himself.
 Mr. Smith was little careless per- haps; he stepped on the side of the raft and tipped it slightly and then Bertie set up such howl of terror and pleaded in such piteous tones to be put ashore that Slater and Carley. although some what surprised that a hunter of renown should display such fear under the cir cumstances, kindly drew the raft back and assisted him ashore and even made him a cup of tea to sooth his nerves.
 Mir. Nachon, who was on the Sd Island heard the calls for help and hurried back to town to inform the marshal.
 Questioning the boys fails to bring out much information in the matter. Out of kindness, they probably wish to shield Bertie and if possible retain for him his reputation as riverman and a hunter, but it seems to the writer that our hero has been an idol of clay.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
WIRE FLASHES

Dawson, Oct. 2S.-Thompson defeats Congdon for member of parliament from the Yukon territory.
 Shanghai, Oct. 27.-The rebels have captured the city of Canton and are now marching upon the city of Peking. General Yuanhung has asserted the presidency of the republic at Hankow.
 Rome, Oct. 2S.-Italians continue to defeat the Turks around Tripoli.
 Sioux Falls, Oct 28.-There is foot through the middle west.
 Copenhagen, Oct. 27.-Mob in this city eggs Dr. Cook. His lecture tour has been abandoned
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

w. B. Rodman, who ownes fourth interest in what is known as the Com mercial association, group of four claims situated on Birch creek, tribu- tary of the Ruby district, received the following very encouraging telegram day or two ago, from one of his associ- ates in the group:
 "Found three feet of three to five cent dirt on Commercial association. Town excited over find. Will com mence freighting grub out utimmediately. :"
 LOUIS TRAFELET.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

A fire broke out in Blacks lodging house last Monday afternoon and at first looked to be very serious affair. Owing to the prompt arrival of the Post boys with their chemical ond the very effective work of the citizens with the water buckets the flames were ex- tinguished with a loss that can be cov- cred with about $200.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

"Are you the defendant in this case?" asked the judge of the old darkie before him. "No sah. Tse de man dat stole de turkey"
 Bobby-"Ma, is the church giving a fund to send our minister on vacation? Mother-''Yes dear"
 "And will the church be closed while he is gone p
 Mother-"Yes"
 Bobby-"Well ma, can't I give that dollar I've saved up, to the fund ?"
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

Fred Dunbar arrived here from Fair banks on his way to Red Mountain. Mr. Dunbar states that the the announce ment that Cascaden had been awarded a judgment of ,OOO in case against him, was all right, but that Cascaden had not yet received dollar of it; and would not for some time, and by that time the lawyers would have the most of it.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
OFFICE OF QUARTERMASTER
FORT GIBBoN, ALASKA.

October 21, Ill There will be sold at auction at the Quartermaster's DogCorral, Fort Gib- bon, Alaska, at 200 p. m., October 31 , 1911, the following animals, no longer needed for public service, viz; Twenty (2O) dogs draft. TERMS CASH.
 Property must be removed from the military reservation on date of sale.
 NAPOLEON w. RILEY,
 1st Lieutenant 18th Infantry,
 Quartermaster.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

Tiffany has a stock of fine candies that would be credit to the largest city in Alaska and is good deal better than can be seen in lots of confectionery stores in Seattle. He also carries a fine line of cigars that are just right for smoking.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

In Major Strong's interviews in the newspapers of Seattle, upon his arrival in that city from the Iditarod, Wicker shamism is referred to as the blight of Alaska.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
Post Social Club

The Post Social Club will give an entertainment in the Post Exchange building this evening at 7:30 p. m. The following we'll selected pro- gram has been arranged:
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28

EGeorge Bemis, the jeweler wishes to announce that he will buy gold dust, as we'll as sell jewelry and watches.
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
Catholic Church

Every Sunday, mass and sermon at 10: 30 a. m. At 1880 D. m. special service for the soldiers. Short instruction and benediction of the Bl. Sacrament.
 All are cordially invited.
 H. HEBRON, S.J.. Pastor
Yukon Valley news., 1911-10-28
Growth Of Automobiling In U. S.

Automobiles in use use.........3,5OO 100000 Automobile factories ...... 27 100 Annual capacity of largest.
 factory .,.......... ..... 200 25OOo Total investment in facto-
 ries ........ ........ S3,OOO,OO S275OOOOoO Men employed in making
 cars s.................... 2OOO 278,OO0 Total cost of caas in use $4,OOOOOO S4sO, ,OOO OOo Cost of American joy riding since
 1901, chautfeurs etc., not in
 cluded d...,...................... S1 O33, 900 OOO Total public debt of United
 States less treasury cash ..... S1 ,O45, ,449, 1855
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15

square with one point att the back, one
over each shoulder and the fourth in
front Il is simply made of velvet. with
a border of fur and Il silver tassel as
q finish to each corner.
Fur trimmed hats seem to be much
the same, 50 far, as those of last year.
Many of these models are elaborately
trimmed with plated malines in differ
ert coloriugs. The little bonnet devel-
oped in fur. however is d novelty this
:. season. and quantity of fur is re-
NAgired for this quaint little shape. In
some less expensive bonnet models a
narrow band of fur around the poke Of
the bonnet and another at the base Of
the crown are all that is used, but the
velvet crowns are rather ambitious
and bubble and foam up to the most
striking dimensions.
The girls dress that Is closed at the
front is much liked. and it has many
advantages. Such dress is illustrat-
ed Of serge with trimming Of broad
cloth and soutache braid, combina-
ton that is very fashionable.
JUDO CHOLLET.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(Not coal lands-0112S)
Department of the Interior, L. S
Land Office at Los Angeles, Cal.
November 8. 1911.
Notice IS hereby given that DEN
TON D. COPENHAVER, of Imperial
Cal, who. on October 25 1907, made
Desert Land Entry, No. 4176, Seria
No. On2S, for NEA NEA, Sec, "a, T
l6 S. R. II E & SEA SWA, Sec. 1S
NWA We NEA, Sec. 10, Township
l6 S. Range Is E. S. B. Meridian. ad-
justed to Tracts 40 & Al, T. l6 S. R. L:
E, S. B. NJ, resurvey, has filed notice
of intention to make r'inal Proof, tC
establish claim to the land above de
scribed, before the Clerk of the Su-
perior Court of Imperial county at E
Centric, California. on the 18th day OF
December. 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry L. Peck, of Imperial, Cal.
Rrue c. Harrington, of Imperial, Cal
John w. Chappell, of Imperial. Cal.
Robert M. Davies, Of Ell Centro. Cal.
FRANK buren,,
Dec. II. Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
Browning and q cabman.

The gondoliers Of Venice are sup
posed to know their Tasso and AriostO.
The following little incident leads to
the supposition that Browning's Ride
to Client" may possibly be found in
the poetic repertory of the London
cabman: A neighbOr one day saw Mr..
Browning alight from a hanson. The
cabby looked at the fare in his open
palm with an air Of dissatisfaction
and, wheeling round. delivered himself
Of this parting shot: You may be a
good poet, but you're bad pay
master."-Mrs. Andrew Crosse In RED
Letter Days of My Life"
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Not Coal Lands-01952j
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, Cal, Novem-
ber 9. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that NELLIE
F. MINNIEAR, of 1886 w. 23rd ST.,
of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Rob-
ert Barry, assignee of Daisy Calisher,
assignee of Halbert G. Littlejohn, who,
on Oct. 2S, 1907, made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4, Serial No. O1o52, for
SnA SEA, Sec. 26, r. 16 S. R. II E.
adjusted to North 40 acres of Tract
AZ. Section -, Township 16 S. Range
~ E. S. B. Meridian, by the resurvey,
has filed notice Of intention to make
Final Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before the Reg.
lister and Receiver, United States Land
Office, at Los Angeles, California, on
the 22nd day of December, 1871 at
10 o'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John l.. Maxwell, of Los Angeles
CAL; Maud Maxwell, of Los Angeles
CALI Thomas A. Cox, of Ell Centre
Cal; J. s. Owen, of Seeley, CAL As-
FRANK BUREN,,
Dec. IA. Register
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(not Coal Lands-07219)
Department of the Interior, L. S. Land
Office at LOS Angeles, Cal. Novem-
Der 9. 1911. ....-..-
Notice is hereby given that MAUD
MAXWELL, of 1885 W. 23rd ST., OF
Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of Robert
Barry, assignee of Daisy Calisher. as
sgnee of Halbert Z. Littlejohn, who
on Oct. 2S,19O7. made Desert Land
Entry No. 41S4, for 'E1s NWA, We
NEA. NEA NEA, Section 26, Town
ship 16 s., Range II E. s. B. Merid-
ian, adjusted to resurvey to Tracts
As and 46. 7. 10 S. r. Il E. S. B. M.
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Proof. to establish claim to the
land above described. before the Reg
lister and Receiver United States Land
Office, at Los Angeles. California, on
the goth day of December, 1911, at 10
o'clock am.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John L. Maxwell, of Los Angeles,
Cal; Nellie F. Minniear, of Los An
geles, Cal; Thomas A. Cox, of. 81 Cen
tro. Cal; J. S. owen, of Seeley, Cal.
FRANK BUREN,
Dec. IA. Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
Pullman's Little Joke.

g. 8. Beman, the architect. had the
most to do with the building Of the
town Of Pullman. although acting on
certain suggestions from the founder
of the colony. When plans had been
completed and the perfunctory work
Of execution was under way the archi.
tect said to the car company chief:
"Now that we are we'll started. Mr..
Pullman. l want to ask you If you
have given any thought to naming the
town"
"a great DEAL" said Mr.. Pullman.
'T think it is only fair that you should
have recognition. and l have decided
upon composite name that will i'm
mortalize you and myself at the same
time. We will do this by taking the
first syllable Of my name and the last
syllable Of yours" ."-Chicago Post.
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
NOTIcE-APPLICATiON TO DiSiN
CORPORATE.

In the matter of the application of
the Becker and Turner, corporation,
to dissolve; notice is hereby given that
the Becker and Turner. corporation
formed under the laws of the State
of California; has presented to the Su-
perior Court of the County of Imperial
a petition praying to be allowed to dis
solve and disincorporate; and that Fri
day the 18th day of December, 1911,
at 10 O'Clock AM. of said day, or as
soon thereafter as counsel can be
heard, has been appointed as the time
and the court room of the Superior
Court at Ell Centre as the place where
said application will be heard
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of the
said Superior Court this 9th day OF
November. 1911.
M. S. COOK,
I, County Clerk
f. p. WILLARD.
Attorney for Petitioner dec 10
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-15
EARL LYTTON'S BAD TASTE.
A Dinner Speech That Called Forth
EiowIs OF Cerisior.

Elow!s OF Oerisior.
once sat at banquet given in
London by Wilson Barrett TO law
renee Barrett, says a writer in an
English ma agazine. Earl LyttOn pre-
sided, curled, oiled, effeminate, su-
percilious fop. He had a Roman
tragedy to sell to Wilson Barrett. That
was why he came.
He eulogized Wilson Barrett in a
speech. 81 believe" he said. "that
Mr.. Barrett won some success with a
piece called consulting his notes) The
Lights Of London suppose it was
the work Of some dramatic hack"
George Sims sat facing him and never
said q word.
Then his lordship went drawing on:
II next find on the list Of Mr.. Bar
rett's successes something called The
Silver King Here again l know
nothing Of the authorship. The names
Of those dramatic carpenters do not
interest me-" At which Henry Arthur
Jones glared and a flush came into
the face of poor blind Henry Herman.
Finally" said Lord Lytton. "Mr.
Wilson Barrett has placed on his
boards what he humorously calls
Roman tragedy. l refer to 'Claudian,'
attributed to one W. G. Wills. of whom
l have never heard" This was too
much for the banqueters. All Of them
were personally acquainted with Irv-
ing's pet poet, the modest Wills. So
they howled derisively.
And Earl Lytton's tragedy, produced
a month later. was a dismal failure.