anaheim-gazette 1912-09-05

FEATURES OF THE STATE'S BIG FAIR MANY COUNTIES ARE ERECTING BOOTHS FOR AGRICULTURAL DISPLAYS EXHIBITS OF HORSES AND CATTLE TO BE MOST NOTABLE HELD IN COMMONWEALTH (Correspondent of the Gazette.) Sacramento, Sept. 3.—No feature of the California State Fair will have a chance to grow tiresome when the big show opens on Saturday, September 14, because there will be so much to see and hear that the attractions of a three-ring circus will be only a small side show in comparison with the Fifty-ninth annual fair. From the opening day until the show closes on the night of Saturday, September 21, there will be one continual round of interest, both from the educational point of view and the amusement standpoint. State fairs of the country have outgrown the stage of mere stock and agricultural show places, so in making this year's California exposition appeal to everybody, the State Agricultural Society and the Citizens' Amusement Committee have spared no expense in getting up a week's entertainment that will draw people from every point in California as well as neighboring states. The fair will open with a full program on the opening day which is something that it has never before done. Usually the first day has caught the exhibitors just getting the finish. IN AND ABOUT THE CITY Harvey Campbell chaperoned a bevvy of young ladies to Balboa on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer leave on Saturday for an extended trip to Chicago and other Eastern points. Miss Etta Schumacher and Miss Myrtle Requarth were week-end guests of friends at Huntington Beach. South Olive street has been oiled between Center and Santa Ana streets and other streets in town are being given the same improvement. Emil Miller, of the Palace Market force, accompanied by his wife and daughter, were guests of Mrs. Miller's parents in Santa Ana Sunday. Caoru Sumi, a 2-months-old Japanese baby, died near this city Saturday afternoon and was buried in the Anaheim cemetery Monday afternoon. William Schumacher, proprietor of the Palace Market, and his daughter, Marie, drove to Orange Sunday to visit Mrs. Meehan, whose husband's funeral occurred at Orange Saturday afternoon. J. T. Hull was in town yesterday from his ranch on the Orangethorpe road west of Fullerton. Mr. Hull has been a resident of this section for almost a year and thinks it the best spot on the globe. Contractor E. L. Goodrich has completed a corrugated iron storehouse in the rear of the Back's building, which is to be used as a storehouse by G. T. Johnston, who will open up a furniture store about October 1. Mrs. Heying chaperoned a delightful week-end house party of Anaheim young ladies at Venice. Members of the party were Miss Lucy Ziegler, Miss Henrietta Schindler and the Misses Julia and Aleida Heying. A good time is reported. Mrs. V. U. Simpson continues to improve from her recent severe illness of pneumonia, and hopes are entertained for her speedly recovery. Her sister, AMERICAN CHALLENGE BOILLE BRUCE-BROWN ASKES FRENCH RACE TO IN AMERICA WAS LEADING HIM WHEN HE WAS DRIED FOR TAKING ON David Bruce-Brown, the American grand challenge Boillot, the driver who won the prize at Dieppe on June last, to meet him in theican grand prize race Bruce-Brown won round of the French leading on the second short of gasoline and for taking on a fresh not designated as an station. Following is the letter American sent to Boillot: "My Dear Boillot:—have seen you before cause I wanted to talk the American grand prize drive in that race there which I drove over them with the same wood same demountable rim standard Michelin tire lenge you to meet me th" "I should be very tinue our contest of main convinced that w conditions, with the s we drove at Dieppe." grown the stage of mere stock and agricultural show places, so in making this year's California exposition appeal to everybody, the State Agricultural Society and the Citizens' Amusement Committee have spared no expense in getting up a week's entertainment that will draw people from every point in California as well as neighboring states. The fair will open with a full program on the opening day which is something that it has never before done. Usually the first day has caught the exhibitors just getting the finishing touches on their displays. The order is this year to be ready for show when the gates are opened. Every one of the twenty-five counties that will exhibit are busily engaged in putting up their booths and bringing their agricultural and mineral displays to Sacramento. The stockmen are rushing cattle, horses, sheep and hogs on every train and poultry exhibitions have their locations ready for the finest birds in the land. The harness horse racing men are engaged in the final work-outs and from the list of entries, which are now all in, the racing this year will be some of the best ever seen in the West. The Pacific Coast horses will have to brush up against some of the classy steppers of the grand circuit and great western circuit. The program of events for the fair has been so arranged that the out-of-town visitor who will not have many days to be in Sacramento can see the educational exhibits in the morning and get the amusement program in the afternoon and evening. The stock parades will be in the morning while the judging is in progress. The prize winners will be shown during the evening at the horse show. The automobile men will have more time for practical demonstrations in the mornings. Of particular interest to the farmers will be the show put on by Frank G. Odell, the "Bee Wizard," who has been signed up by the fair people. Odell is a versatile individual whose speciality is the promotion of scientific agriculture and whose personal hobby is bee keeping, in which field he has an international reputation and an expert. He carries with him a full-grown hive of live bees with sharp stingers. He turns these loose in a wire cage and stuffs handsful of them down his neck and scoops them up as though they were perfectly harmless. Odell is either "charmed" or has the faculty of handling these insects in such a way that they will not harm him because an ordinary person trying what he is doing would be stung to death. While he goes through the performance he gives to us as a storehouse by G. T. Johnston, who will open up a furniture store about October 1. Mrs. Heying chaperoned a delightful week-end house party of Anaheim young ladies at Venice. Members of the party were Miss Lucy Ziegler, Miss Henrietta Schindler and the Misses Julia and Aleida Heying. A good time is reported. Mrs. V. U. Simpson continues to improve from her recent severe illness of pneumonia, and hopes are entertained for her speedly recovery. Her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, of Santa Ana, is with her and will remain during her illness. R. W. Elliott of Garden Grove has bought all interests in the Garden Grove waterworks, and is preparing to improve the system by the addition of another well and auxiliary plant west of the Pacific Electric track. He will increase the water pressure by the use of new tanks and appliances. In his struggle to pull aboard a yellowtail which he had been playing for several minutes, Captain A. Collins of the Katrina was pulled overboard while his launch was lying off Catalina Island the first of the week. Both Captain Collins and the yellowtail were rescued by a member of the launch's crew. FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION Meeting Called to Assemble at Santa Ana This Evening Deputy County Fish and Game Commissioner W. K. Robinson has called a meeting of those interested in the County Fish and Game Protective Association for the city hall at Santa Ana at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, September 5. Membership cards in this association have been signed by about 300 men of this county, and the purpose of the meeting is to organize and elect officers, consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The association will have an important part in the game protective work of this section. It will have three delegates in the state association. Deputy Robinson has the following letter from F. M. Newbert of Sacramento, president of the State Fish and Game Commission: Sacramento, Aug. 8, 1912. Mr. W. K. Robinson, El Toro, Cal. Dear Sir:—The commission does not in any way wish to take part in your organization. The original idea of the association was to place the commission in the hands of the people. After your organization is completed, and the people have decided as to what laws are suitable for their cause I wanted to talk to the American grand prize drive in that race there which I drove over there with the same wood standard Michelin tire lenge you to meet me to "I should be very continue our contest of Main convinced that we conditions, with the sea we drove at Dieppe, ahead of you. "Will you be kind enough have your answer at this ble moment? Meanwhile main, yours very truly, "DAVID L. BRUIT As yet Boillot has whether he will come to big race, but it is lieved that he will. The race will be held in Miltonember 17, 1912. IRIDIUM A RARIE The smooth writing sessed by gold fountain attributed to the tiny bi al—iridium—fastened to pen. Iridium is an ex metal, according to the Geological Survey, not ounces being produced which perhaps about 5 recovered in the United States from imported platinum copper ores and bullion manded for iridium having rapidly, and in 1911 $60 to $64 an ounce for p Owing to its unique illumination of the metal produced is for hardening platinum used for various scientific purposes, such as sta pivots, contact points, ousely stated, for gold perium black, an oxide of highly valued as a pigmating chinaware. According to the Burntics, 3,905 troy ounces of iridium in native platinum metals," value were imported into the city in 1911. OLD SCHOOL SITE Will Be Devoted to Parish Near Futur The Fullerton Union trustees on Friday sold site consisting of about West Commonwealth town for the city of Fullerton, ternational reputation and an expert. He carries with him a full-grown hive of live bees with sharp stingers. He turns these loose in a wire cage and stuffs handsful of them down his neck and scoops them up as though they were perfectly harmless. Odell is either "charmed" or has the faculty of handling these insects in such a way that they will not harm him because an ordinary person trying what he is doing would be stung to death. While he goes through the performance he gives a rapid fire talk on bee keeping. The band contest for Sunday, September 15, will be the biggest musical undertaking ever attempted in the state. The 400 or 500 band musicians who will be here will be asked to unite in playing two selections—"Nearer My God to Thee" and the "Religioso March." Armand Putz, leader of the Third Artillery Band, will direct one piece, while Caspar Grillin-derger of the First Cavalry Regiment, will lead the other. The Turn Verein societies will take part in the Sunday program, several hundred German athletes going through their exercises at the same time. The program of wild west events are being sent out to the cattlemen of the State so that every cowboy can study the list and get ready for the fair. The four state championships should attract the best riders in the country because the prizes are worth striving for and the honor will be worth as much as the trophies, if not more. The National trapshoot entry list shows the best shotgun marksmen in the country, so this feature alone will attract thousands. The blue rock shooting will be held in the mornings of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Sacramento, Aug. 8, 1912. Mr. W. K. Robinson, El Toro, Cal. Dear Sir:—The commission does not in any way wish to take part in your organization. The original idea of the association was to place the commission in the hands of the people. After your organization is completed, and the people have decided as to what laws are suitable for their county, the commission will do everything in its power to see that their wishes become law at the next legislature. Your delegates should be selected from the different sections of your county. This, however, is merely a suggestion on my part. The people of your county are the ones to judge from what sections of the county the delegates shall be selected. I want to state the only interest the commission will have in your organization is that the people will allow no politics to enter into it whatsoever. You are gathered together regardless of your political beliefs for the sole purpose of protecting your fish and game from the alien, who is fast taking it for a profit, and unless the people of your county take the proper interest and assist the commission in the protection of it, you will have one of your greatest assets destroyed. Very truly yours, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION, Per F. M. Newbert. Chauffeur—Didn't you hear me blowing my horn? Victim—Yes; but I thought perhaps you were a candidate for the presidency. AMERICAN RACER CHALLENGES BOILLOT BRUCE-BROWN ASKS WINNER OF FRENCH RACE TO MEET HIM IN AMERICA WAS LEADING HIM IN PARIS RACE WHEN HE WAS DISQUALIFIED FOR TAKING ON GASOLINE David Bruce-Brown, twice winner of the American grand prize race, has challenged Boillot, the great French driver who won the French grand prize at Dieppe on June 25th and 26th last, to meet him in this year's American grand prize race at Milwaukee. Bruce-Brown won the first day's round of the French race and was leading on the second day when he ran short of gasoline and was disqualified for taking on a fresh supply at a spot not designated as an official supply station. Following is the letter which the American sent to Boillot: "My Dear Boillot:—I regret not to have seen you before I left Paris, because I wanted to talk to you about the American grand prize race. I shall drive in that race the same Flat car which I drove over the Dieppe circuit, with the same wooden wheels, the same demountable rims and the same standard Michelin tires, and I challenge you to meet me there. "I should be very pleased to continue our contest of Dieppe, as I remain convinced that under the same conditions, with the same cars which we drove at Dieppe, I could finish" FULLERTON BONDS CARRY Neighboring City Votes $80,000 For System of Water Works At the municipal bond election on Monday the result was a fifteen to one victory in favor of the city building a new water system and $80,000 was voted for that purpose, 597 being cast for and only 37 votes against. The people also voted $132,000 bonds for street paving by 486 for to 90 against. In addition to this $212,000, the city is preparing to spend $50,000 for sewers, $10,000 for concrete bridges, and already $150,000 is being invested in a Union High school. The total public improvements in Fullerton for 1912-13 will amount to about $425,000. The city has an assessed valuation of about two million and a half dollars. CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES The most attractive thing in the mind of the majority of the Bible school this week is the picnic which takes place next Friday. The first train leaves the church at 7:30 in the morning for Anaheim Landing, and the second and last train leaves the church at 8 o'clock. All who are not there will have to walk or remain at home. Let each one bring a little lunch with them and it will be all spread together at the noon hour. If you miss the trains you miss the good time that is to be had. Wading, bathing, games and contests with something to interest all will be participated in. Regular services for next Lord's day as follows: Bible school at 9:45; preaching and communion at 11; morning subject, "Sanctification, What It is, and When Accomplished." This is a very important subject for all. Christian Endeavor should meet at 6:30 and close promptly at 7:20, so as not to run over into the preaching service. Evening sermon is the third of the series on Christ and humanity. Subject, "The Relation of Humanity to Jesus." These subjects are attracting... cause I wanted to talk to you about the American grand prize race. I shall drive in that race the same Fiat car which I drove over the Dieppe circuit, with the same wooden wheels, the same demountable rims and the same standard Michelin tires, and I challenge you to meet me there. "I should be very pleased to continue our contest of Dieppe, as I remain convinced that under the same conditions, with the same cars which we drove at Dieppe, I could finish ahead of you. "Will you be kind enough to let me have your answer at the earliest possible moment? Meanwhile I beg to remain, yours very truly, 'DAVID L. BRUCE-BROWN.' As yet Boillot has not indicated whether he will come to America for the big race, but it is generally believed that he will. The grand prize race will be held in Milwaukee on September 17, 1912. IRIDIUM A RARE METAL The smooth writing qualities possessed by gold fountain pens may be attributed to the tiny bit of white metal—iridium—fastened to the tip of the pen. Iridium is an exceedingly rare metal, according to the United States Geological Survey, not more than 5000 ounces being produced each year, of which perhaps about 500 ounces are recovered in the United States, mostly from imported platinum sand and from copper ores and bullion. The price demanded for iridium has been increasing rapidly, and in 1911 it ranged from $60 to $64 an ounce for pure metal. Owing to its unique qualities, iridium finds a fairly extensive use. Most of the metal produced is probably used for hardening platinum. It is further used for various scientific and technical purposes, such as standard weights, pivots, contact points, and as previously stated, for gold pen points. Iridium black, an oxide of the metal, is highly valued as a pigment for decorating chinaware. According to the Bureau of Statistics, 3,905 troy ounces of "iridium and iridium in native combination with platinum metals," valued at $210,616, were imported into the United States in 1911. OLD SCHOOL SITE SOLD Will Be Devoted to Park Purposes in Near Future The Fullerton Union High school trustees on Friday sold the old school site consisting of about four acres on West Commonwealth to S. N. Fuller for the city of Fullerton, the bid being regular services for next Lord's day as follows: Bible school at 9:45; preaching and communion at 11; morning subject, "Sanctification, What It is, and When Accomplished." This is a very important subject for all. Christian Endeavor should meet at 6:30 and close promptly at 7:20, so as not to run over into the preaching service. Evening sermon is the third of the series on Christ and humanity. Subject, "The Relation of Humanity to Jesus." These subjects are attracting much interest. Come and enjoy them. C. R. MOORE, Minister. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS AT SANTA ANA Great Spectacle of "Cleopatra" Begins Regular Performance The Barnum and Bailey greatest show on earth and newly added spectacle of "Cleopatra" will exhibit in Santa Ana on September 20. The spectacle in itself is an attraction that should fill the big tent at each performance and draw thousands of visitors from the surrounding districts. It is beyond question the greatest production of its kind ever seen in America. The world's most skillful scenic artists, costumers, property builders, chorus directors and stage managers were engaged to mount the production. A stage bigger than a hundred ordinary theaterers was built and made portable so that it can be conveyed from town to town and erected each day in the main tent. The circus proprietors have thus made it possible for those who live in contributory towns, even farmers and their families, to see the magnificent wordless play that is an immense attraction in the largest cities. It is enacted with a cast of 1,250 actors, a grand opera chorus, an orchestra of 100 soloists, a ballet of 350 dancing girls, 650 horses, five herds of elephants, caravans of camels, and a trainload of special devices, costumes, and scenery and electrical mechanism for producing such effects as lightning, thunder, sand storms on the desert, volcanoes in action, sunrise, floods and mirages. The realism of the scenery is perfect. It is as though the audience was looking into the streets of Alexandria in the days of Ptolemy's. The streets throbb with their strange cosmopolitan life. In the middle distance flows the Nile, the mighty pyramids and the sphinx looking down from past ages. Beyond them stretch endless wastes of sand. The laureats of a dead race speak from forgotten tombs. The walls of Time fall down, and we see the SCHUMACHER APPRECIATIVE Thanks Supporters and Credits Opponents With Clean Work Wm. Schumacher, successful candidate for nomination of supervisor from this district on the Republican ticket, was around Wednesday meeting with his acquaintances and expressing appreciation of support given him in the primaries. Mr. Schumacher has only words of praise for rthe contest made by his opponents, whom he credits with having made a clean and honorable campaign. He is confident that the campaign for election will be along the same lines. For his own part he will continue the vigorous getting acquainted plan of campaign which he carried up to the primaries, and which, judging from the returns in his home precinct, Buena Park, ought to be very effective. In Buena Park, where he is best known, the precinct came near being unanimous, casting 139 votes for Schumacher and but three against him. MULE AND AUTOMOBILE MEET Santa Ana Tragedy Results When They Clash—Mule Dies A mule wandering along South Main street in Santa Ana Monday night nearly wrecked an automobile driven by Willard Cain. The mule got a good deal the worst of the collision, as it was instantly killed. The automobile was damaged to the amount of $75, and Cain received several cuts and a jolt under the chin, and Ben Warner, who was with him, got a few cuts from flying glass. Cain was on the right side of the street when the loose mule lunged into the automobile. Cain received a blow under the chin that dazed him. He does not know what he did to stop the automobile, but when he regained full consciousness the machine was standing still on the road beside a deep ditch,and the mule was lying in the road. Mabel—On your fishing trip did you have a good guide? Harold—Good for the fish. He guided me away from them. New Firm With an Old Stock OLD SCHOOL SITE SOLD Will Be Devoted to Park Purposes in Near Future The Fullerton Union High school trustees on Friday sold the old school site consisting of about four acres on West Commonwealth to S. N. Fuller for the city of Fullerton, the bid being $3,600. The city, which will become the owner through the deal, will devote this ground to park purposes, in response to the petition which was filed some time ago with the trustees. No definite plans have been considered for its improvement. The suggestion that the beasement of the burned main building be turned into a swimming pool has met with considerable favor. It is not unlikely that this will be done when the new waterworks is completed and the city can have free water for such a use. Fred M. West bought of the trustees on the same day two of the bungalows for $710 and will move them to lots and complete them for renting purposes. HOOSIERS ELECT OFFICERS The Indiana association of Orange county at its recent reunion held at Balboa Beach, at which 200 Hoosiers were present, elected the following officers for the year: Mrs. I. D. Mills of Santa Ana, president; Will H. Starbuck of Fullerton, vice-president; J. O. Burbank of Santa Ana, secretary; Geo. L. Mosbaugh, treasurer. The realism of the scenery is perfect. It is as though the audience was looking into the streets of Alexandria in the days of Ptolemy's. The streets throb with their strange cosmopolitan life. In the middle distance flows the Nile, the mighty pyramids and the sphinx looking down from past ages. Beyond them stretch endless wastes of sand. The laureats of a dead race speak from forgotten tombs. The walls of Time fall down, and we see the court of Cleopatra during its years of extravagance and revelry, and hear the story of the betrayal of Rome and the undoing of Marc Antony, told in a vividly realistic way. The incidental music was arranged by Faltis Effendi, late bandmaster of the Khedive of Egypt. The ballet is under the direction of Ottokar Bartik, balletmaster of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company. The regular circus program is the finest the Barnum and Bailey management has ever offered. Thrilling acts are presented by Katie Sandwina, the strongest and most beautiful woman before the public; Mae Wirth, the greatest of all riders; a company of Japanese wrestlers, athletes, swordsmen and jiu jitsu experts, Winston's riding seals, and Victoria Codona, queen of high wire performers. There are 400 performers. In the menagerie will be found the only baby giraffe on exhibition in the world. There will be a parade at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. “This is the third time you have been here for food,” said the woman at the kitchen door to the tramp. “Are you always out of work?” “Yes'm,” replied the itinerant. “I guess I was born under a lucky star.” Mabel—On your fishing trip did you have a good guide? Harold—Good for the fish. He guided me away from them. New Firm With an Old Stock THE Fisher Wine Company Having purchased the stock of the Wm. J. Fisher winery, it is now open for business in the Backs' block, on North Los Angeles street. Imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors, including the highest grades manufactured, are carried in stock, as will as all the popular makes of Beers. Look for the flashlight sign on Los Angeles street and call and see us. We assure you courteous treatment and the best goods that your money can buy. Fisher Wine Company HOME INVESTMENT Guarantee Building & Investment Co. SALF MILLION DOLLAR CORPORATION (INCORPORATED IN ORANGE COUNTY) WANT YOU A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT, PAYING 9 PER CENT ON PAR INTEREST PAYABLE QUARTERLY. ALL STOCK SUBSCRIBED IN ANAHEIM, THE EARNINGS—TOGETHER WITH WHAT IS PUT IN BY THE COMPANY, AS NEEDLEFT IN ANAHEIM FOR THE UPBUILDING OF THE CITY. Buy All Building Material Here—Employ All Home Labor COMPANY WILL BUY A VACANT LOT FOR YOU ANYWHERE IN ANAHEIM YOU DESIRE, BUILD A HOUSE FOR YOU ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN IDEAS—and THE COMPLETED HOUSE TO YOU FOR CASH OR 20 PER CENT DOWN AND 1 PER MONTH, INTEREST INCLUDED. OR IF YOU HAVE A LOT, ON PAYMENTS OF 1 PER MONTH—NOTHING DOWN. Stors’ stock may be taken by paying 10 per cent down, balance 5 percent a month; or paid up Preferred Stock at $120 per 100 shares LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD: & CALKINS Construction Supts. Wm. Schumacher M. W. Martenet Wm. H. Houts F. H. Garrison DEPOSITORY: Anaheim Nat'l Bank C. SPENCER, Manager Anaheim and Fullerton Districts Office: I.O.O.F. Building, Anaheim What's The Use Sweltering in this hot weather on Sunday afternoon, when you might just as well be comfortable? There's no use at all; not a bit! Just order one of Fischle’s Special Ice Cream Bricks for Your Sunday Dessert, The whole aspect of the rest day will be changed. The day will pass more pleasantly and you will be enabled to start the new week's work with rested faculties and a clear brain. We serve the best of ice creams, ices and soft drinks in our cool parlor. Try us. THE MISSION CONFECTIONERY Phones, Pacific 23R; Home 1703. East Center Street Judge—You say the man died a natural death? Witness—Yes, your honor. Judge—But I thought he was shot? Witness—So he was, judge. But he was practicing on the trombone at the time. Hostess (after presenting fan to prize-winner at whist drive)—Really, I'm afraid it's hardly worth accepting! Winner (appraising its worth)—Oh, thank you so much; it's just the kind of fan I wanted—one that I shouldn't mind losing. “Sometimes I feel sure,” said Bilkins, “that I once sat on a throne and waved a sceptre.” “And now,” remarked his cherry wife, “you are going to stand on the back porch and wave a rug beater.” SPECIAL RATES FOR LABOR DAY August 31—Sept. 1-2, to points where one way Fare is $10 or less—Good for return until Sept. 3 on August 30-31—Sept. 1, to points where one way Fare is more than $10 Good for return until Sept. 4 ADMISSION DAY Winner (appraising its worth)—Oh, thank you so much; it's just the kind of fan I wanted—one that I shouldn't mind losing. "Sometimes I feel sure," said Bilkins, "that I once sat on a throne and waved a sceptre." "And now," remarked his cherry wife, "you are going to stand on the back porch and wave a rug beater." "He invented a dandy story to tell his wife when he got home after midnight." "Good one, was it?" "A peach; it would satisfy any woman." "Did it satisfy her?" "It would've, but he couldn't tell it." She—So you've seen papa. Did he say anything about you being too young? He—Yes; but he said when I once began to pay your bills I would age rapidly enough. Miss—You earn $50 a month. Before I marry you you'll have to earn $50 a week. Mister—B-but with you a month would seem but a week "Nature evens up in the long run," moralized the Old Fogy. "Everything turns out for the best." "I don't believe it," returned the Cheerful Idiot. "You never saw a red-headed man who got bald." "The Coliseum at Rome is a magnificent ruin," said the traveler. "Yes," replied the timorous citizen; "and I thought for a while that the one in Chicago was going to be in the same fix."