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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
Rlb0T GREATEST
FRENCH LEADER
Settles Many Important Cues
tlonS For His Nation,
HAS AN AMERICAN WIFE,

Brought About Alliance With Ru..ia
and Helped to Arrange tho Entente
With England - Fearless For the
Right, and Yet In All His Political
Career He Has Made Few Enemies.
Paris.-ln each republic there are al
ways a small number Of eminent
statesmen who are necessary to the
salvation Of the country In France
Alexander Felix Ribot has often arisen
TO the occasion und has become the
man or the hour in several crises
whenever the intrigues of the parties
In the chamber Of deputies threaten to
involve the present regime, then the
president turns to Ribct to tide affairs
over until the republic is itself again.
Although his efforts to form a cabinet
for the Poincare administration were
defeated by the power Of the opposing
fact1on. RibOt would doubtless receive,
were vote Of personal confidence
taken. the support Of all parties as the
safest public man in France He has
had the exceptional fortune to face ev-
cry storm in this land of inclement pol
1tics for thirty-six years and to have
come through with serenity and credit.
He has been premier in several cabi-
nets. minister of the interior, Of for.
eign affairs and of finance in Others
In all Of these Offices his work was of
the highest order. When the upheavals
OF politics placed others in command
he withdrew calmly and cheerfully to
his seat in the chamber of deputies
and applied himself to the public well
fare with good conscience and indus
try in the humber functions Of those
offices. His record stands free from
the least sign Of resentment for any
Of the turns Of politics, in which self
seems always to have been subordinat-
ed to country.
There have been times in his career
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
BOY, AGED twelve,
IS. A QuAORUPEO
For Ten Years He Has Trav-
o|ed on All Fours."

Birmingham, Ala.-A case of pos
sible reverslon to type is that Of Thorn
as Armstrong, twelve.year-old boy
Of Bangor, Ala. Upon the death Of his
father he was thrown on the COM
munity and sent to the associated
charities in Birmingham. then turned
over to the juvenile court. which in
turn transferred him to leading ply
sician. The medical profession here is
using the boy as an anthropological
study.
Young Armstrong has never learned
to walk erect, but goes on ''all fours."
He is physically strong and can run
as fast as the average boy. His body
and limbs are normally formed and
developed. His arms are slightly
longer than normal. presumably as
result Of use in all four walking. 1t
has always seemed natural for him to
walk that way.
When he was little child his moth
er died. His father married again.
but did not live long, and the boy had
to shift for himself. From habit and
usage he can place his hands on the
ground with his body in horizontal
position. He says his back and Shout
ders never get; tired from long walks.
The boys mental development has
been slow, but the physician who has
him in charge believes that in six
months he will be able to walk like
other boys. He is being trained In
that direction and has made, some
progress. He is gradually developing
mentally as WE'LL
Physicians are studying the case
with exceptional interest in the belief
that valuable anthropological and med
ical information may be obtained from
his treatment
For ten years the boy has travelled
on all tours and can walk for miles
that way and keep up with other boys.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
FINDS MELON CUT COSTLY.

Two Slices Set Greenbure, Champion
Eater, Back $500.
New York.-His inability to eat two
slices of watermelon cost Leo Green
burg, merchant, 500. The fruit was
the dessert course in a menu which
Greenburg and Max Levine another
merchant, were attempting to negoti-
ate on bet.
The feast contest took place at a
restaurant, and large crowd looked
On. Here is the bill Of fare for each
person.:
Four steaks.
Four portions Of vegetables and cream
Two portions of hot corn. ..~.
Two cups Of coffee.
Two segments Of watermelon.
Greenburg made a noble attempt to
consume the dessert, but had to ad-
NIT defeat. The referee thereupon
handed the purse to Levine.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
ADMIRAL DEWEY,

miral Clark also will speak, The en-
tire brigade of midshipmen will be
taken to San Francisco for the occa-
sion. This will probably take the
place Of their annual cruise.
The Oregon and the Olympia will be
moored at a specially constructed
wharf and will be on exhibition
throughout the entire exposition. Be-
hind them will be anchored seven typ1-
cal modern naval ships-a Dread
nought Of the New York or Oklahoma
type, battleship Of the Connecticut
or Minnesota type, an armored' cruiser
OF the Tennessee or Montana type. one
of the three scout cruisers, destroyer,
a submarine and collier, each Of the
latest build. In addition. the entire
Atlantic fleet will remain throughout
nearly the whole Of the exposition.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
SNAKE TEACHES CHAUFFEUR.
Novice Learns to Drive Auto Hurry.

Novice Learns to Drive Auto Hurry.
ing Woman to Doctor.
Washington, Par. K. Mitchell of
Woodruff, Greene county, instanta-
neously acquired the art Of running
motorcar and by so doing saved the
life Of Mrs. Harvey ]. Garner, a neigh
Dor.
She was In the yard Of her home
when she aroused big copperhead
snake, which sank its fangs In her left
leg. There had just been delivered at
Mitchelps nearby home an automobile.
He was studying the directions as to
how to run it, but when he heard Of
Mrs Gamers danger he placed her In
the car and took chances speeding her
three miles to medical aid.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
"JaiIbirds" Save Farmers, Crops.

"JaiIbirds" Save Farmers Crops.
Huntingdon. Pa.-Despairing Of Sc
turing help in planting his late pota-
toes and harvesting the wheat on his
farm in Henderson township, G. B.
limerick, we'll known lumberman, APP
piled to Justice David S. Black for as
sistance. Huntingdon's accommodating
magistrate came to Emerick's rescue.
Fastening to the county jail, he re-
leased two stalwart young freight rid
ers, who were overjoyed at obtaining
their liberty upon no harder condition
than going to work on Emer1cks farm
and saving bis c5pps at good wages
and board
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
CONVICT IS AN AID. WRITER.
Made 5000 Last Year and Expect
$1,000 In 1914

Made 5000 Last Year and Expects
$4,000 In 1914.
Toronto, Ont.-A paper on Giving
the Letter Carrier Life and Decent
Dress" written by Louis Victor Ety.
t1nge, who is serving a life term for
murder in prison at Florence, Ar1z.,
was read at the Advertising clubs con-
vention here. Eytinge is thirty -four
years old and has already served seven
years.
He contracted consumption in prison.
and. needing money, he took up adver-
Using. Last year he cleared $780, He
sent word to the convention that this
year he believes he can make $1,000.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25

duchess. She has already had more
than one such an offer for her hand.
1t is still believed at most of the Euro
pean courts that the Prince of Wales
has been very seriously considered as
her future husband and that the SUBJ
ject is still under consideration by the
English and Russian governments.
1t is needless to say that these young
men and maidens are allowed to choose
their future life partners only after
the most lengthy and detailed negoti-
atoms by the respective governments.
which take up the pros and cons Of
political benefits or embarrassments,
as well as financial settlements by the
bride and bridegroom's families, with
necessary provisions for their heirs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
MATCH FOR CROWN PRINCE.
Cars Daughter Tatiana Being Con-
sidered by Cabinets.

Cars Daughter Tatiana Being Con.
sidered by Cabinets.
Dresden. Saxony.-King Frederick
Augustus Of Saxony. through his gov
eminent, is discussing with the ear,
through the cabinet in st. Petersburg
the possibility Of an alliance between
the formers eldest son, Crown Prince
George, who was twenty-one last jan
oary, and Grand Duchess Tatiana. the
cars second daughter. who was sew
enteen this month.
It the official preliminaries are salts
factory as far as the statesmen are
concerned Prince George will go to
Russia with his father to be presented
to the pretty, tall. dark haired grand
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
WOLVES DROP IN FOR LUNCH.
But They Weren't Hungry, For They
Already Had Eaten Parrot.


Kansas City. Mo.-As George Wilson.
a keeper at the Horne geological arena,
east of Independence, was eating his
luncheon in the cooking house the door
opened and in walked two big wolves
Wilson summoned help and seized
club.
The wolves were not the little, half
hearted American kind, but the big ST.
berian variety, noted for their fierce
ness. They were not as hard to man
age as they might have been, however,
for they had already dined of some
Plymouth Rock ROSTERS and for des-
sert had eaten ten dollar parrot. They
were eventually driven back to their
cage by Wilson and several Others.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
Tramp /. Armed with Ree..

Bellefontaine, O.-"Don't touch me
or you'll get stung," warned tramp
who was stopped by John Herman,
Big Four detective. And the warning
was correct, Tor the tramp was carry
ing, tied up In a paper In his pocket,
small swarm Of bumblebees. ne WAS
ordered out Of town.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
BEES GET SWEET REVENGE.
incidentally They Interfere With Traf-
fe and na~orai;za Rue;n>ee

incidentally They interfere With Traf-
fic and Demoralize Business.
Cincinnati, O.-Students at st.
Xavier's college had joyous time
when they stirred up a colony of bees
which had hived on a window of the
institution. but the bees eventually
had their revenge by stopping traffic
and causing number Of shoe fac
tories to suspend operations.
When the bees went on the warpath
they settled on street car and drove
motorman, conductor and passengers
to places Of refuge. Other bees flew
into shoe factories and stung the oper-.
atives SO severely that there was a
quick exodus In all the bees suspend
ed operations in one Of the busiest dis
tricts OF the city for half an hour.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1914-07-25
THIS is THE CHAMPION NISER
Iowa Man Was "PanhandIing" and
Had $1,507 All tho Time.

iowa Man was "PanhandIIn9" and
Had $1,507 All tho Time.
Clinton, Ia.-"Bumming" a nickel
from stranger with which to pur-
chase tobacco, ]. j. Mcclure qualified
rs the champion miser Of this vicini-
ty, for when he was later taken to the
county jail and searched it was found
that he had cash and bank certificates
Of deposit amounting to total Of ST.
507.3O on his person.
Mcclure was arrested on a charge Of
intoxicationz and peddling without a IL
cense. He had twenty-five cheap ra-
sors. which he had been peddling In
the railroad yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
GOLD IS DUE HERE.
Importation Ii Expected Early In tn
Current Year.

New York. Jan. 3.-Dun's Review
says:
At the opening Of the new year,
1t - gratifying to note that 1913 was
the most successful period from an
agricultural standpoint that this coun-
try has ever experienced. Notwith-
standing adverse climatic conditions.
the total yield Of wheat surpassed all
former records, and while the corn crop
fell considerably below the banner pro-
duction Of the preceding year, higher
prices more than compensated for any
loss in output. Consequently the value
of the nations farm products reached
unparalleled totals. while the export
trade OF the United States in those
staples touched figures never before
attained.
The foreign commerce statistics are
significant in connection with the
monetary situation, the large balance
Of trade in favor Of this country, in
dicatfng that gold imports may be In
augurated early In the year 1914 Fail
ures this week are 381 against 313 last
year. Failures In Canada number "a
against Is last year.
Bank CleAF1nGs.
Bradstreet's bank clearings report for
the week ending January / shows an ag-
gregate Of e, 80. 900 as against $2o6S
1000 last week and $3v6z, 300, 900 in the
corresponding week last year. Pct. Pct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03

for the morning papers IN anv ways"
the reporter inquired.
You win pafdon me. am SURF. =
said the senator, 'sbut couldn't as
cuas that-just now"
Naughty, Naaglhty Reporter.
What do you think Of the report
that the FroEressives win fight you
and Me-. Capper aud put Murdock an. cnc
you have given the Progressives to un.
derstand that you are not with them p
the senatof was asked.
That Wa too much. A reporter has
no right -te ask such questions. And
tho form Of q scowl and threated to
pick up his overcoaf and walk right
into tina dining room to breakfast
THAT isn't r matter that care ia
discuss at all" was the terse reply.
Would you mind saying whether
governorship will affect your own
candidacy or your decision ~ to the
ticket ON which you win run ?" asked
the reporter anxious to gain at least q
little information.
again I win have to decline to
discuss : question with you. sfr.'' said
BristOW.
And then senator Bristow said
something about being sad-very, very
sad that he couldn't announce his po-
litical faith In time for publication In
an afternoon paper. But perhaps, and
again the senator from Salina smiled
most benignly. he could prepare his
announcement in time for publication
In Mr.. Capper's paper and he would
be very glad to have the reporter read
it in full Then the senator FASTENED
to his breakfast.
Arthur Capper and Senator Bristow
spent the greater part Of the morning
In conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03

{Continued from Page One.l
1880 o'clock Monday evening. Secretary
Of State william JENNINGS Bryan. the
guest OF honor and principal speaker at
the big dinner, win arrive In Topeka at
$50 Monday evening On special coacn
will be run over the Union Pacific ana
will carry big Democratic delegations
from Kansas City. KAN, Bonner
Springs and Lawrence. After tho ban
quet the train will return to Kansas
City.
-Four Speakers On Program.
There are but four speakers on the
program. Secretary Bryan has been
allotted two hourn. He will respond to
the toast, 1.-THE New Era" TelegrAme
to officers of the club have been to the
effect that tho Bryan speech will be
largely an extemporAne0us effort and
no one assumes to say how deeply the
Commoner will enter into . discus
sion OF political affairs or national is
sues. No reference. II Ia believed.
will be made by Bryan to the Mexican
United States Senator william H.
Thompson will perhaps be the only
member Of the Kansas delegation to
attend the banquet. He will respond
to the toast. THE National Admins
tration." and the Junior senator from
1A0u6<49 WILL uAII16CA4 uV OOu0k S1A8 tAA0
responsibility Of telling Of the work
Of the Democrats In the nation. About
thirty minutes will probably be allotted
to Senator Thompson for his speech.
Governor George H. Hodges win
tell of "Kansas Democracy" and In a
short speech will discuss the work Of
the state administration. give or six
minutes IL enough for me-" Governor
Hodges told an ofdcer Of the club to-
day when asked a. to the time he de-
sired.
Mrs. Cora q. Lewis Of Kinsley. q
member of the educational adminis-
tration board, and ono Of the most
able speakers among Kansas women.
will represent tho new voters ON the
program at the Democratic banquet.
Peace Be Within Thy Walls." ID the
subject Of Mrs Lewis toast and on
the shoulders OF the Kinsley woman
will fall the burden Of restoring peace
and contentment to the breasts Of the
Kansas Democrats who have failed to
view tho Hodges administration with
pleasure and thanksgiving.
Miles H. Mulroy. president Of the
| club, will preside at tho dinner and
of1ciAto a. POSTMASTER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
LIND GOES BACK.
Continued from Page one.)

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Lind. his personal envoy to Mexico,
was completed late last night but
nothing had been revealed this fore
noon as to the exact nature of matters
discussed.
would result from the conference was
as much . matter of conjecture ~
ever. Mr.. Wilson however, expected
later In the day to make q statement.
The interview on the scout cruiser
bet~een the president and Mr.. Lind
was comparatively brief although the
Chester had come $50 miles in order
that II might be held.
It was evident that the president de-
sired that Mr.. Lind's visit merely par
take Of the nature Of . few days cruise
from Mexico, with no material inter-
ruption Of his task Of close observat ton
there. President Wilson does not wish
Mr.. Lind to return to the United States
until the Mexican problem II settled
and he believes that in the former gov
ernor Of Minnesota, he has q repre-
sentative in the war torn republic who
will continue to keep him intimately
and closely informed OF the situation
The president this morning took Mr.
Lind's two sons--NoTman Lind and
John Lind, Freight miles in his au-
tomobi1e to the pier where they board
ed the revenue cutter Winona, and
went 10 the CruAuGI Cne0leE 10 Ulo tue1l
father goodbye.
Chester Sails 1t Noon.
The Chester was to sail for Vert
Cruz heforo noon.
A touch Of pathos was added to thu
exchange Of tareWells between Mr.
Lind and his SONS. when Mrs.. Pauline
Mezxinsen Of Bay St Louis sough
to see her son George, . yeoman in tn,
navy. aboard the Chester. Mrs.. Mes
xinaen when she learned that mono o.
the ships crew was to come ashore
1 the Winona to the place where tn
1 scout cruiser W11 anchored. The tuu
however, Vas warned aWay ~ tn
= Cheater'a ofncers md the nftle gTuy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
LASHED BY Waves.
Seahright, N. J.. II In the Grip oe Z
Severe Storm.

Seabright. N. r.. Jan. 3.@This viz
laee. not yet normal. after the disas-
trous storm of Christmas eve. was
dashed by wind and wave again today.
The bulkheading replaced after the
recent storm was swept away by the
high tide ana strong wind during the
night and at daybreak the wind was
still In the east and the sea was mum
dating buildings along the shore line.
The worst damage was At the Octa-
gon hotel where the seas tore away the
piling driven into place . week ago
and wrecked the dining room wing
Of the structure. In the fishing Sec
ton Of the village, wind and water
again played havoc today. Buildings
which had been strengthened were
again undermined and toppied over.
Emergency sQuads Of workers were
doing everything In their power, to
erect barriers to meet the oea 1T high
tide, at noon. Persona with summer
cottages here were notified by tele-
phone. Many cottages were flooded
and lawns were piled high with sand
CW0 tz0NnS.1n - 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-01-03
BRISTOW IS HERE.
(continued from Page one.)

Continued from Page One.)
Per about the future. In Topeka to-
day Senator Hristow was just as nerv-
Gus and puzzled about future events
~ when he 1altered on the halfway
line between the Bull Moose and the
50 realising that there = much i'm
portant business ON the days. program.
the senator arose early. He took =
bath. went to the barber shop and at
o'clock was stepping softly on the
tile floor OF the National hotel lobby
when . REPRESENTATIVES wretch
interrupted the days program by ask
Ing for an interview. Then Senator
Br1tow looked at the reporter with
ocorn and disfavor. He also remarked
something about not being ready to
talk at this particular and immediate
moment.
Shl Don't Talk Too Loudly.
Then the reporter was led away
around back Of the clerks desk and
over dloee to the elevator where no
one was listening.
What was It you wanted to know 20
Querted Senator Bristow.
The State Journal would like to
know which ticket you will run on
suggested che reporter, ~ he shut both
Ayss and 1was.ec results.
Really my frier4ss" purred the SEN
a&og. II am afrAit I u little too
early. ] am not ready to say anything
yet. Perhaps late this afternoon
we'll say early this evening. I may be
very glad to make . statement" and
Senator Bristow smiled and bowed
one Of those you-are-entirely-wel
aforementioned sort of bows.
"But why can't you make q state
mont now? 2" was asked.
Senator Bristow acowled. 1t wa
really criminal OF any reporter to az
sumo, don't you know. to presume that
there were not certain forma1ities to
be considered before . person car
state his political preferment and the
question was hardly worthy Of an an
swer.
Yet Senator BristoW was very rner.
4 ctful and just and confederate. So hs
smiled again. yes sir. and leaniua
a9nin0t the hat rack Just on the hoto
dining room remarked.
Well. You sec there are certain
things to be discussed and I dom
want to say anything until / have had
. chance to talk with some people,"
~Any ono elee3" asked the reporter
ssNo, not especially" replied tn
senator, who has boem home q week
what viii be eoneidered At thu
couferencs r was aaktd OF the sen
s:5Ss sdsa. Think q it.
u0nnAoe 3xiotow DcoWled again.
Now really. It wou1dnst do for mi
to falk about those things. You nm
asgstnnd am SURE" was the reply.
'sDoi you think the Nurdock-Allel
-sAnsam YIN affect, YOUR STATESMEN