White. "Steve White," as he
was affectionately dubbed by those who knew him, was a great man in
California, though, perhaps, his fame as an orator and statesman may
not have penetrated far beyond the borders of the Golden State. In two
other sketches references are made to Li Hung Chang. Both were written
prior to the death of the distinguished Oriental diplomat, and I
have chosen to explain seeming anachronisms, rather than change my
narrative to conform with later events.
THE AUTHOR.
CONTENTS.
INFLUENCE OF THE PIPE
OUR FRIEND THE MURDERER
SCIENCE AND WEATHER
THE ESSENTIALS OF GREATNESS
HORSE SENSE
THE MANNISH WOMAN
A WONDERFUL MACHINE
DRAWBACKS OF THE KING BUSINESS
THE EATING HABIT
DELIGHTS OF FLASHLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
WONDERS OF SPIRITUALISM
THE POTENCY OF THE TESTIMONIAL
AMBITIONS AND THINGS
THE TELEPHONE FACE
[Illustration: INFLUENCE OF THE PIPE.]
"I see, by a recent paper," said the Observer, as he lit another cigar
and resettled himself in his chair, "that a Chicago physician and a
lot of fool women, who are evidently jealous of Carrie Nation, are
about to start an active crusade against the 'Smoke Nuisance.
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