Chapter 10—A Reporter On His Travels
“Yes, sirs, yes! I consider this Hypperbone match one of the most astonishing national events with which the history of our glorious country will be enriched! After the War of Independence, the War of Secession, the declaration of the Monroe Doctrine, the passing of the MacKinley Bill, it is the most striking fact that the imagination of a member of the Eccentric Club has imposed on the attention of the world!”
Thus spoke Harris T. Kymbale, addressing the passengers in the train that had on this 7th of May just left the city of Chicago.
The Tribune reporter, overflowing with delight and confidence, spoke thus in front of the rear car at the central gangway, then at the next car by the platform between them, then in the front of the train, which was r
