The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-16

oldest church in the western hemi-
sphere-a Spanish cathedral built
| about 1905. 1t was magnificent
ruin, worth millions of dollars. Their
they are destroying the house of Co
lum unexpectedly a palace. and CEN
turtles old. There is no use keeping
them for tourists; not 100 year visit
the place.
Il was in Santo Domingo" went on
Mr.. McYicar. recalling another bloody
tale, Eat the time of the last rebellion !;
the late president was killed in a
most cruel way. Several sons of
wealthy families had been educated
in Paris, returned home, and met in
cafes to discuss the fate of the nation.
They were sure one of their number
would make an eminently better presi-
dent than the poor old soul occupy
ing the chair. There is only one road
in the city and they planned to muir
der him on it. To think is to act in
Haiti. They laid an ambush at the
time of the presidents daily drive, and
shot him full of holes!
Santo Domingo at Baseball.
by the way" broke off Mr.. Nc
Vicar, "a funny condition exists in
Santo Domingo. The natives detest
the Americans, but initiate us in every
way. While 1 was there 1 saw the
funniest game of baseball that ever
was nlayed. The Santo Domin goes,
fully arrayed in baseball regalia
trotted to the field, mixing with their
soft Spanish such incongrUous express
sions as two baggers,' screaming sin
GLE and safe hit They held the
championship for the island but that
day they were up against the marines.
Their one idea was to keep the ball
from their opponents; as soon as one
ulaver had it safe he either pitched IL
into the air or slung it over the renee.
IT was certainly wild game the
score was 40 to in the marine boys
favor" ..,,,
France. then visited Guatemala. HIS
story of the president of Guatemala
colipses his story of the president OF
Haiti. Perhaps he was warming to MS
art-he is a famous tale teller-but ne
swears every word of 1T is true.
One President Lives.
THE president is miniature Dlaz'
began he. And extremely unpopular,
of course. His enemies decided to fill
him with holes at a military review
but none of the shots told. The presi-
dent drove from the field with dignity
and went amiably home. Then they
decided to blow up his castle; up IL
went, but the president wasn't there:
They put a mine in the road, ana
hired his coachman to drive over It.
The coachman miscalculated the dis
lance; he and the horses flew sky
high: the president opened the door
of the coach, and strolled thoughtfully
homeward.
Then they planned to electrocute
him in his bath. They had the cleo
trio current turned through the water
pipes at in the morning when the
president bathed. The exact hour IL
known throughout the republic for he
is the only godly and clearly man
in the place. The president turned
on the water and was about to slip
in. At that moment a cat entered the
room and he dropped her into the tub.
What happened to that cat? Good
heavens, what happened to that cat:
The president left the bath in some
what of a hurry. Did he die in his
chair? Die? He's living yet, and |
is still president"
Mr.. McVicar dropped his cartridge
into his pocket, lighted a cigarette. |
and rose to leave.
There's lots more wanted to ask
YOU" his listener objected.
What can 1 do for you?" Mr.. Nc |
Vicar wanted to know.
Tell another president story" said
the reporter, smartly.
Mr.. McVicar laughed.
Next time,'' promised he.