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THE SUNDAY. OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, OCTOBER 28, 1906. 15 LAST DAYS IN PEACE Jay-Eye-See, Once King of the Turf, Now a Widow's Pet. MANY WOULD EXHIBIT HIM Owner Resists All Flattering Offers and Takes Tenderest Care Possible of the Old Veteran. Jay-Eye-See, crowned more than a quarter of a century ago, king of the trotting turf, is spending his last days on the Pleasant View Stock Farm, near Racine, Wis., the only comfort of a lone ly woman. For a day only did Jay-Eye-See hold the world's trotting record, but all the harness world remembers the day when the plucky little gelding raced down the home stretch of the Providence track and lowered the world's record. He was worth J60.000 then, today he Is worth nothing. Yet twice $50,000 could not buy Jay-Eye-See. Mrs Case, widow of J. T. Case, who owned Jay-Kye-See when he trotted his great mile, has had numerous chances to exhibit the horse that made her husband's name a matter of record on the American turf. She has stoutly refused to consider such an offer. "It would take several months at least before we could get Jay-Bye-See In con dition for any exhibition, even if I al lowed him to leave the farm at all," said Mrs. Case recently. "This I shall not do under any circumstances, for the good little fellow worked like a Trojan while my husband was alive to make the name that he achieved. "He has earned his rest and he shall have It as long as I live. "He is 2H years of ape now, his teeth are all gone, ho cannot eat solid foods of any kind and all of his grain I have the men grind for him. and while at pas ture he eats grass as any horse would. Many Offers Received. "I have been repeatedly asked to allow the horse to be exhibited, but in memory of my husband I will never allow the old champion to go on the track again. The directors of the Narragansett track, of Providence, have asked me to allow the old horse to reappear on the scene of his former triumph, but I cannot allow him to leave the farm. "I remember well the day that he made the wonderful record at Providence, for I was there with my husband. It was on August 12, 1SS4. "The poor old fellow suffers at times from the decayed tf-eth, for there has never been a veterinary that has been able to operate on his teeth. Whenever this has been attempted he has fought viciously. "Just at present he is In fairly good health, and while the promoters of fairs in Indiana and Illinois have been en deavoring to secure consent for his ex hibition, the old-timer is being guarded securely on the old farm. "It is now more than two years since a harness has been placed on him, and it 1s problematical Just how fast he may be able to do a quarter, a half or a mile. I do not believe that he could in his old age of 28 stand up to the strain of trotting or pacing again.' liaised on Blue Grass. Jay-Eye-See was foaled in 1S7S at Lex ingtotn, Ky., and there raised on the blue grass of the state which has pro- uulwi m many til inn iuukl HlHKIUllceni steppers in the history of the world. He was one of the batch owned by Colonel Richard West, and a son of Dic tator, a full brother to Dexter, whose strain goes back to Midnight, Pilot, Jr., Daylight. Elinor and Darkness. When the late J. D. Case bought the gelding it was thrown In with a lot of other horses, and little mention was made of him at the time. Mr. Case at that time was a prosperous manufacturer of Racine, Wis., a noted horse fancier, and one who was always looking for the "fighting chance." He found it in this remarkable gelding, considered but a pony at that time, which was being worked out with the ordinary run of slock that was quartered on the Case farm. Somehow or other the little gelding be gan to show remarkable speed at trials on the track, yet none but Mr. Case had the slightest confidence In his staying and fighting powers. Was Problem to Trainers He was the "joker" of the entire bunch. A problem to drivers, stablemen and track touts. Yet. when four years of age. he made a record of 2:ln. At five years of age 2:lrt 3-4 was the mark that astounded the Westerners, and then came the sensational performance at Providence. He was speed king of the world, tor a day. On the following afternoon at Cleve land, Maud S. clippel a fraction from the record of Jay-Eye-See, dethroning him from his kingdom, yet not taking the title that had come to him at Providence, and lives today. After his last, race at Providence the tendons of one of his legs gave out. and for the sake of saving the speed of the animal Ed Blithers changed his gait to a pace, and later sent him a mile in 2:06 1-3, which made him tho fastest combination gelding in the world, a mark and reputa tion that hangs to the credit of Jay-Bye-See today. Ed Blithers, now at Readville, has a wonderfully warm spot in his heart for Jay-Eye-See. now poking about the home farm at Racine. RAISULI TAKES ARIZELLA Bandit Chief Captures. Town After Fight With Tribesmen. TANGIER. Oct. 27. Ralsull. the bandit chief who had been appointed pasha of Arlxella entered that town today after a short tight with the Insurgent tribes men who were holding It. Three persons were killed and many wounded. All the principal calds were made prisoners. ' Afterwards letters from Mohammed el Torres, the representative of the Sultan here, ordering that Ralsuli be obeyed were read in public. The city presented a terrible appearance. Many nouses had been burned and the streets were full of the bodies of the Jewesses who had been violated. G CM ME RE WAITING FOR CASH Will 'ot Leave Fex Till Sultan Pays Indemnity. FEZ, Oct. 27. The American mission, headed by Minister Gummere, has decided to remain in Fez until the Sultan takes steps for the payment of the indemni ties demanded for outrages upon Ameri can citizens. The government declares It has not sufficient funds to meet these demands. It is rumored here that Dr. Rosen, the Oerman Minister to Morocco, has arranged to make a small loan to the Sultan. Dr. Rosen will remain at Kex because of the disturbed state of the country. Sends Envoy to Quiet Fanatics. PARIS, Oct. 27-The French Govern ment has been advised that the Moroccan authorities, as the result of the ener getic representations, made by the French officials at Morocco City, have agreed to send a Kaid to Tafalelt, Southern Moroc co, for the purpose of calming the fanat ical tribes there and persuading them to abandon their project of declaring a holy war after the Ramadan festival. No change is reported in the situation of af fairs in. the southern part of Morocco. Spain Rescues Her Subjects. CADIZ. Spain. Oct. 27. The. Spanish cruiser Dona Maria de Molina left here for Arizzila, Morocco, today to take on board the Spanish subjects there, whose lives are endangered as a result of the occupation of that town by Insurgents. MAY RETURN INDICTMENTS Minnesota Grand Jury After Kebat ers and Bogus Citizens. MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 27. (Special.) The September grand jury called to consider evidence of railroad rebating and frauds in naturalization, adjourned today at noon until next Monday. The remaining witnesses summoned in the naturalization fraud cases were ex amined today. It is stated on good authority that some indictments will undoubtedly be returned as a result of the investiga tion. Many of the witnesses showed by their testimony that they had re ceived illegal certificates and thJt some of them had perjured themselves in the United States District Court when taking out their papers Several of the Minneapolis and St. Louis road officials will be called to testify before the grand Jury in the rebate inquiry. It is believed other lines may be called upon to explain their methods of business. It is known that Government agents were Inspect ing the files in the auditor's office of the Soo line recently, but none of the Soo officials will admit being summoned. TO HOLD SECRET MEETING W. C. T. U. AVill Meet in Executive Session for the First Time. HARTFORD. Oct. 2T. (Special.) At the close of the afternoon session of the Na tional convention of the W. C. T. U.. Mrs. Stevens, the president, announced that on Monday there would be an executive ses sion to consider important matters. This is the first time the convention has ever met In executive session. The delegates were entertained at a re ception in the Capitol tonight by Governor Roberts and staff. A loving cup that passed through the San Francisco earth quake and fire was presented to Mrs. Ste vens by the San Francisco delegates. The following life members of the union were admitted today and announced to night: Mrs. Mary D. Pratt, Washington State; Mrs. Florence D. Richards, Leipsic, O.; Mrs. Abble Abbott, Pontiac, Mich.; Mrs. Dorcas Spencer, California. Papers were read by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, editor-in-chief of the Union Sig nal: by Mrs. Cornelia T. Jewett, manag ing editor of the Crusader Monthly, and Mrs. Jennie M. Kempton. superintendent of the circulation department. HANGS ON TO HIS COIN Prince Kanjos, of India, Objects to Chauffeur's Charges. CHICAGO, Oct. 27. (Special.) Prince Banjos Smile, of India, barely escaped a prison cell today. The Prince says he is of Hindo royalty. Whether his pedigree I swhat he claims or not, ne nas money, but objects, - however, to wasting it. The Prince went for an automobile ride in a hired car. and at the end of the trip Driver Saunders wanted $7.50. The Prince was willing to pay 14, but no more. Saunders bundled him into the automobile and scorched to the police station. The desk sergeant finally pre vailed on the disputants to arbitrate. Saunders took his $4. and his employers will meet the Prince's representatives at the Auditorium later to effect a settle ment of the balance. Princ Banjos has money invested in stocks and bonds, and is looking after the properties that they represent. USES NEW ORGAN FIRST TIME TODAY GENERAL PALMER INJURED Multimillionaire and Philanthropist Thrown From His Horse. COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo.. Oct. 27. (Special.) General "William J. Palmer, multimillionaire, retired railroad magnate and philanthropist, was thrown .from a horse he was riding1 at the entrance to the Garden of the Gods today, and se riously if not fatally Injured. He was badly bruised about the head and face and his spine injured to such an extent that his lower limbs are said to be paralyzed. Kour doctors, two of them noted Denver physicians, who were summoned on a spe cial train, are in attendance upon General Palmer at his country home at Glen Eyrie, a few miles from this city. General Palmer is 71 years of ae, veteran of the Civil War. He built and for many years was president of the Rio Grande Western Railroad. He is well known all over the country and in England. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP HERD PREPARES SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE OCCASION. DRINKS SOLD AFTER HOURS Saloonkeeper Caught by Policemen Looking Over Transom. Clayton Fallas, proprietor of the Mas cot saloon, at Seventh and Morrison streets, was arrested early this morning on a charge of keeping his saloon open after hours. Captain Bruin and officer Kay. looking over through the transom, saw the bartender serving drinks to sev eral people in the back room. Gaining en trance through a back door, the officers went in and arrested the proprietor and bartender, the latter to be held as a wit ness. Both men put up balil to stand trial in the Municipal Court tomorrow. HAS HAD HER EYES OPENED Bishop Scadding Will Preach in the Evening Large Attendance Expect ed at Both Services Red-Letter Day for East Side Church. "Today's services at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the East Side, at the corner of-Sellwood street and Vancouver avenue, promise to mark a red-letter event in its history. The new Bishop of Oregon-, Dr. Scadding. will preach .at the evening service, this being his first visit to this church, which in Itself, will be sufficient to call forth a large attend ance. But In addition to the interest which Dr. Scadding's attendance will create, the church will use. for the first time, its new and splendid Vocalion Organ, which has just been installed for them by the Eilers Piano House, which will add much to the interest in the oc casion. The growth of this church has been very gratifying. The present building was erected in 1894. The rector now in charge. Rev. John Dawson, has been with the church for about three years, coming from Roseberg. Through his earnest ef forts and enthusiasm, the membership has been doubled, -and the vestry is prac tically out of debt. In addition to this splendid work, a fund has been started for a new church building, the vestry aiming to raise 125,000 in order to put up a structure worthv of the growing com munity on the East Side. The purchase of the new Vocalion Organ, to be dedicated today, was decided upon, as an addition to the usefulness of the church which was well warranted. A great deal of care was given to the mat ter of selection, a number of makes being critically considered before the final choice was made, but the Vocalion seemed so much superior in every re spect, that there was practically a unanimous choice In its favor from the first. It places the very finest music within reach and renders possible the same rich effects that are shared by churches with far more costly ordinary pipe organs. The direction of the church music In cluding the choir, has recently been pmceu in tne nanas or Mrs. xt. Mead, which, together with the acquisition of the new Vocalion Organ, Is a sufficient guarantee that the musical part of the Impressive Episcopal Church service will now be such as to deepen the spirituality of the worshipers and add much to the Interest in the church work. The Women's Guild, under the presi dency of Mrs. TV. S. Hayes, is in splendid condition and doing good work. The Sewing School, under the direction of Mrs. Dawson, wife of the Rector, meets Saturday mornings, and has proven very popular. Girls of all classes and creeds are taught the useful art of needlework In a practical and thorough manner. Unlimited credit is due the Vestry for their splendid work in the building up of the church and for the care and interest given by them to the many exacting duties dependent upon them. Both the Sunday School and Chancel Guild are also in a flourishing condition. I BF THE BAGPIPE DEVELOPKD GRADUALLY FROM THE SHEPHERD'S REED. Mrs. Yerkes-Mizner Said to Bo Con templating Divorce Suit. CHICAGO. Oct. ' 27. (SpeclaL) It was reported today that Mrs. Terkes Mizner is making preparations to sue her young husband for a divorce. The ground of disagreement is said to be disillusionment, Mrs. Mlzner having thought before marriage that her fian cee was a wealthy mineowner. who loved her for herself alone. ROOSEVELT 48 YEARS 0LB President Receives Birthday Con gratulations and Dinner. WASHINGTON". Oct. 27. President Roosevelt is 48 years old. He was the re cipient of many congratulations. A din ner in his honor was a feature of the day. Tobacco Monopoly In Lisbon. LISBON. yct. 27.-fThe House of Peers today passed tte bill establish ing; the state tobacco monopoly. Scotch Howl and Instrument Unfit ted for Pibroch Playing Was Never Popular In England. Toronto Mail. According to the encyclopedia, the bagpipe is a wind instrument the fixed characteristic of which has always been two or more reed pipes attached to and sounded by a wind chest, or bag, which bag has in turn been supplied either by the lungs of the performer or by a bel lows. The original instrument was pre sumably the simple reed, or shepherd's pipe, which was well known to the Tro jans, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, But the strain of blowing these ancient c'pes was so great that some genius con ceived the idea of having a reserve supply of wind in a bag attached to the pipes; and hence the bagpipe. The first real in strument is believed to have been a skin of a goat or kid, with two pipes, through one of which the bag was inflated, the other emitting the sound. In early times the bagpipe was common in Great Britain and abroad. At one time there were five different kinds known on tho Continent, some inflated by the mouth and others by bellows; while in the British Isles three kinds were known the great Highland bagpipe, the Liowland bagpipe of Scotland (which closely resembled the Northum- . brian) and the Irish bagpipe. In the great Highland bagpipe, which originally had but one drone, a valved tube leads from , the mouth to an airtight bag, which has four other orifices, three large enough -to contain the base of three fixed long tubes termed drones, and another smaller, to which is fitted the chanter. The three are thrown on the shoulder, while the lat ter is held in the hands. All four pipes are fitted with reeds, but of different kinds. The drones are tuned by means of sliders, or movable joints, and this tun ing or preparation for playing, which gen erally occupies a few minutes of the piper's time before he begins the tune proper, is heard with impatience by those not accustomed to the instrument. In deed, it gave rise to the saying, applied in Scotland to those who waste time over small matters: "You are longer in tuning your pipes than in paying your tune." The Scotch Lowland bagpipe, like the Northumbrian pipe, was In two forms, one consisting of a smaller and milder toned edition of the Highland Instrument, and the other a mianiature of this, and having the same relation to it as the fife has to a German band. Its great draw back, from the point of view of the dev otees of the Highland bagpipe, is that it is unsuited to perform what they consider the perfection of pipe music the pibroch. These small pipes were, however, gentler than the Highland, having the same tone but lees sonorous. It was to the strains of such a babpipe that Chaucer tells us the company of pilgrims left London, and It is the same instrument that is alluded to in Shakespeare as the Lincolnshire bag pipe. The Irish bagpipe is the instrument in its most elaborate form, and is supplied witn wind by a oenows. The drones are all fixed on one stock, and have keys which are placed by the wrist of the right hand. The reeds are soft and the tones very sweet and melodious, and there is a harmonious bass, which is very effective In the hands of a good player. The Irish instrument is fast dying out, but there is believed to be at least one player in Glas gow, an old man. bent with years, but devoted to his pipes, who takes his stand near the top of the classic High street and to a small, but appreciative, audience renders Scottish and Irish airs on the bag pipes of Erin. The bagpipe, though at one time fairly common, never obtained a firm hold in England. It lost favor and gradually de- tenoratea until it is now practically ex tinct. The average Englishman neither appreciates nor understands it. A famous poet Irreverently once compared its notes to "the shrill screech of a lame goose caught in corn," while another heretic writer likens its sound to a "horrible, noisy, mad Irishman," or to the cries of the "eternally tormented." To the Irih people it appeals more strongly; they still possess m a degree tne reeling of attach ment to the bagpipe which Is so general among Scotsmen. There Is evidence of this In the revival of pipe bands In certain insn regiments, but. it is undoubtedly more closely associated with Scotland both In the Highlands and Lowlands, than with any other country; .the particular instrument la vso being the great High- 1 Tomorrow the Second Day of the 7 Days of the GREAT RETAIL SALE $ Nathan S Wertheimer Co. 73 FRONT ST., NEAR OAK Cn AAA Fine Wholesale Stock OU,UUU 0f Men's Boys' and Children s Clothing FIRM DISSOLVED RETIRING . FROM BUSINESS Selling out at retail at actual manufactu rers' cost or less. 10,000 Men's and Boys' Suits, Garments, Overcoats ' and Pants. Saving the consumer both the wholesale and retail profits, giving- the people the opportunity of buyingbest Fall and Winter styles and qualities in clothing At One Half Retail Prices OR LESS Ms ' F6HT$f"" . - - 2000 Men's Fine Suits Consisting of doable and single-breasted sackB; black, blue, gray, brown, oxfords and fashionable plaids, checks and silk mixtures. These lots consist of all colors and kinds at each price. Owing to im mense quantities, we cannot describe each lot separately. The prices quoted repre sent actual manufacturing cost - (aver aged), and is about one-half regular retail prices or less. Lot No. 1. showing, $10 retail WTiUw values. Lot No. 2. 6 QC Extensive display of $15 1 0 J retail values. Lot No. 3. 7 eBusiness and dressy suits UUi I u to $18 retail values. Lot No. 4. SQ C C Elaborate line suits to $20 UiDu retail values. Lot No. 5. Oil Cfl Gigantic assortment to 01 1 1 U U $25 retail values. Lot No. 6. Over 1000 suits, val ues to $3; some are even sold higher at retail. Odd Knee Pants About 2000 pairs; yours at whole sale post yes, a good deal less. ICrt Two pair for 25. Good IjU quality Q C n Wool, worsted and corduroy, 00U worth 75c. C K ft Choice of all our Knee Pants. Dull Worth to $2.00. S13.85 Fall and Winter Overcoats and Cravenettes This stock is in excess of 1500 garments. We only manufacture the best and finest grades. Careful dressers will really ap preciate the correctness of styles, work manship, and the richness of materials. Lot No. 7. 01 QC Medium heavy up to $10 UTiUU S7.50 I Overcoats. Lot No. 8. Overcoats and Craven ettes to $16.00 retail val ues. These garments are hand tailored. Lot No. 9. tfQ "7 C Silk-Serge and Venetian Uuilulined Overcoats and all colors and kinds of Cravenettes to $20.00 values. Lot No. 10. 1 R fi eec garments, Pad Ui liulock Overcoats, French back and extra fine Cravenettes to $25.00 value. Lot No. 11. The highest class of ma terials and finest styles and workmanship to $30.00 values. S13.85 Vests 50c For choice of 500 Odd vests- Children's Overcoats At going to press with the announce ment, it is impractical to quote intelligent ly all price details; but tne elegant stock will be sold at less than manufacturer's cost. Boys and Children's Suits Double-Sewed Tape Seams Guaranteed Not to Rip. Sizes commencing at 3 years and up to about. 12 sizes 3000 Suits. As this firm manufactured and wholesaled nothing but high-class and novelty goods, the sizes naturally run accordingly. The finest Silk Velvets, Serges, Velours and real Scotch materials. Costly and elegantly trimmed, fashioned and tailored. This de partment will be closed out at an actual los3 on manufacturer b cost. Represents Suits to $3.50 retail value. 01 QC Represents elegant Suits 0 1 1 0 J to fully $4.00 value. 0 J n Elaborate to $5.00 or even . wZ I tU better values. 00 7 C Elegant up to $6.00 retail Uil J $1.35 S3.25 S3.85 S4.35 values. Tremendous display $7.50 values. to 00 OC Powerfully splendid to $8.50 values. Silk Velvets, $10.00 values. etc., easily 4800 Pairs Pants Embracing the leading fabrics and styles of thia year's Pantsdom. Prices quoted are less than one-half retail value. Sizes from 27 to 36 inseam, 28 to 50 waist. P, F ft Substantial Working $1.5 DUb Pants. Q Cn Hundreds-Splendid to $2.50 JJll Pants. S1.50 Vast display of up to $3.50 Pants. CO 1 fi Extra good to $4.50 values qZi I U at retail. OH QC Best qualities average our dZ 1 0 J $6.00 retail value. WHOLESALE STOCK SOLD AT RETAIL WHY? At this season of the year all regular retail stores have their entire Fall and Winter stocks in the house. This $50,000 to $60,000 all high-class stock is too large a proposition for any half-dozen stores. Having determined to dissolve the partnership of Nathan & Wertheimer Co., we have concluded to wind up all business affairs and sell the stock at sacrifice retail sale at once. MAIL ORDERS FOR SALE, FIXTURES Accompanied by cash or equivalent will be filled at once, we ask that out-of- town people use care in sending sizes and describing character of goods desired. Safe, desks, sample trunks, glass partition and all fix tures usually found in a wholesale business. CONCLUDING REMARKS This sale ends in six more days, Saturday night, November 3, 1906. Beginning Monday, October 29, the sale will open daily at 8:00 A. M. and close at 6:00 P. M. sharp, except Saturday the sale will be open until 10:15 P. M. land babpipe, which, as already explained, consists of three drones, including the big drone, which was added about the begin ning of the last century. It Is this type which has gradually superseded the Low land pipe. There is no doubt that the bag pipe was in use in Scotland from a very early period, and it is in Scotland that it has been brought to the highest degree of perfection. Its music distinctly con nects it with Scotland, as is clear in the pibroch, the strathspey, the reel, the march, and other popular melodies. There are proofs that the instrument was culti vated in that country certainly in the 12th century, and of Its universal popularity as early as the 15th century, while in the 17th century nearly every town in the Highlands and Lowlands boasted of Its piper. It is not sufficiently realized that the great Highland bagpipe is fitted for High land music only. It is most offensive to those who understand and appreciate the instrument to hear English and other un suitable airs attempted on it. It is the exponent of Highland music, and of that only. -It also belongs to the open air as naturally as heather belongs to the hills and salmon to the sea lochs. It is quite a modern Innovation, though a pleasing one. perhaps, to Scotsmen,' for the pipers of Scottish regiments to play round the mess table after dinner. There has been auite a revival In the popularity of the bagpipe in recent years, and It Is now heard In Irish regiments and In the Northumber land Fusiliers, the pipes having been In troduced into the Indian and Egyptian armies. These regiments are In every way entitled to have pipers, so long as there is nd attempt to dress or otherwise disguise them in the Scottish national uni form. When all is said and done, the fact remains that the bagpipe, as at present patronized, is the national instrument of Scotland. To t the Scotsman there is particular charm about it that never falls to stir the blood. It Intensifies his thoughts and Inspires him in a manner which Is difficult to describe in words. Nothing will rouse a Scottish audience as the pipes will, and no sound is more wel come at an open gathering than the wild notes of the national instrument. Mott, a white woman, was assaulted at Chiefland by a negro, today, who escaped. He Is being pursued by a mob. OUTBREAKS ARE SERIOUS Reports of Military Troubles in Har bin and Manchuria Verified. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 27. The truth of reports that serious military troubles hava occurred at Harbin, Man churia, was admitted today In army circles, but it was Impossible to obtain exact details. According to reports here, several battalions have mutinied and the situation has become more seri ous on account of Chinese bandits, who are plundering almost to the gates of Harbin. , Burglars Rob Herralston Store. PENDLETON, Or., Oct 27. (Special.) The store of Bland & Donovan at Hermis ton was entered by burglars Friday night and robbed of $90 In money and several small checks. The safe in which the money was locked was blown open by the use of nitroglycerin and the noise of the explosion wa heard by many within the town. It was thought to have been a blast and but little attention was paid. The burglary was not discovered until this morning, when the proprietors of the store opened the place. Mob Pudsues Kegro Brute. GAINESyjLLEt Ga., Oct, 27 Mrs. A Chance for College Graduates. World Today. Long before the first of trie year, scores of companies begin active preparations for adding to their force from four or five to 100 of the most capable young men who will be graduated from the various colleges, universities and technical schools the following June. Considerable expense is Involved in these preparations. Book lets describing the attractiveness of each particular business are issued; circular letters are sent broadcast to seniors, and special letters to college presidents and professors asking them to recommend particularly desirable men; records of the work of previous years are consulted to see where and how the best men may be obtained; special application blanks are prepared and sent out; clever representa tives make trips throughout the country to look over personally the graduating classes. With some firms this work is deemed Important enough to warrant the personal attention of the president of the company and other high salaried officials; and If the efforts do not result in secur ing the desired number of men of the right type, they consider that their com petitors have stolen a march on them and that they have suffered a real finan cial loss. The Shop Girl Type. O. Henry In McClure's. Nancy you would call a shop-girl be cause you have the habit. There Is no type; but a perverse generation is al ways seeking a type; so this is what the type should be. She has the high-ratted pompadour, and the exaggerated straight- front. Her skirt is shoddy, but has the 1 correct flare. No furs protect her against the bitter Spring air, but she wears her eh&ft broadcloth jacket as jauntily as though It were Persian lamb. On her face and in her eyes, remorseless type seeker, is the typical shop-girl expres sion. It Is a look of silent but contemptu ous revolt against cheated womanhood ; of sad prophecy of the vengeance to come. WThen she laughs her loudest the look Is still there. The same look can be seen in the eyes of Russian peasants; and those of us left will see it some day on Gabriel's face when he comes to blow us up. It Is a look that should wither and abash man; but he has been known to smirk at it and offer flowers with a string tied to them. Now lift your hat and come away, while you receive Lrfu's cheery "See you again," and the sardonic, sweet smile of Nancy that seems, some how, to miss you and go fluttering like a white moth up over the housetops to the stars. Kaiser Great User of Phone. St. Paul Pioneer Press. The emperor of Germany is a great user of the phone. A peculiar etiquette must be observed in Germany in talking lo him over tfie wire. In the first place the emperor never gives his name after calling a man up he begins with the Imperial phrase. '"I command that," etc., which, as all the officials know, means the kaiser Is talking. When the emperor Is through with his conversation he does n't say "Good-by" or "That's all." He hangs up the receiver and stalks away. . The result of that custom Is that the official at the other end of the wire, no matter how lofty he may be has to stand with the receiver at his ear for five or six minutes longer, not sure whether the emperor has finished or whether he Is thinking up something further to say.