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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-04

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ORIGIN OF FoGs.
The very common but mistaken idea
that the fog which we see Of an evening
hanging over the low meadyws, and by
sides Of streams, arises very naturally
from our first observing Il in low places
and, as the cool Of the evening advances
remaking that il asccnds to higher land;
the fact is however, not that the damp
Is ascending, but that from the coldnes,
Of those situations they are the FIRST
places which condence the bcfore invisi'
BILE vapor, and as the cold Of the even.
ing advances the condensation takes
place at 4 higher level. A large portion
Of the vapor ascends TO the upper region
of the atmosphere where il cools and be-
comes visible to Ne in the form Of clouds;
and increasing in density, by cooling,
they gradually nearer the earth until, at
last, becoming too condensed by the loss
Of heat, they fall in rain 70 be again re-
turned in endless succession.
CORK.
Many persons see cork used daily
without knowing whence comes that use
fhl material.
Corks are cut from large slabs Of the
barb Of the cork tree, a species Of oak
which grows wild in the countries South
Of Europe. The tree is stripped of ii
bark at about fifteen years old, but be
fore stripping ii OF, the tree is not cut
down as in the case Of the oak. 1t Is Ia
ken while the tree Is growing and the
operation may be repeated every eight
or nine years, the quality of the bark con-
tinuing 10 improve as the age Of the tree
increases. When the bark is taken Of,
it is singcd in the flames of a strong FIRE,
and after being soaked for a considerable
time in water, II is placed under heavy
weights in order to keep it straight
It's extreme lightness, the ease with
which il can be compressed, and its elias
tieity are properties 50 peculiar to this
substance, that efficient substitute for it
is not yet discovered. The valuable prop
critics Of cork were known to the Greeks
and Romans, who employed it for all
the purposes for which it is used at pres
ent, with the exception of stOpples, the
ancients mostly used cement for the
stopping the mouths Of bottles or YES
sells. The Egyptians are said to have
made coffins Of cork which being spread
On the inside with resinous substance
preserved dead bodies from decay. In
modern times cork was not generally
used for stopples to bottles till about the
close Of the seventeenth century, wax
being used till then for that purpose.
The cork imported into Great Britain
and the United States Is brough princi-
pally from Spain, Italy and Portugal
The quantity consumed is upwards Of
6UU tons.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-04

! awoks ffOn nay sleep, pale, trembling with
fright,
And thought Is lay ,hsEs alone thai night
1Aor ans tAia0s daea,th thai e~iOAs con,
Ann rHnREs MANY A VISION mars NOT ALI
A DREAM.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-04

rhubafbD Inlay drop. &c an adult, on
a lump of sugar, viii oflcn break the di.
arrhes. But 10 prevent its return, care
should always be taken TO continue the
medicine every four hours In diminishing
doses-twentylsve, sftcep, ten, nine
when careful diet Is all that will be
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-04

Those who were present at the wedding
can never forget the impression so sol
emnly made. Very many Of the party
from that hour foreswore the social glass.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-04

., Bps Stopping the InciPient Diar-
fIea.-rhs saiEtlre which l used in 1s4S
sith gres; success. and again in 1855,
has during the epidemic been used BY
thousands, and although he attacks have
bssa aess sudden and violent, il has
fully established its reputation Cor eh-
sieney and perfees safety. I, consists Of
cIaal parts, by rseasare, Of laudanum
asd spirit Of eampAsr, with tine,are oi
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
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ANNuAl snsslos q. .anllalaAa.9ra.I lll =
cTTY. To-llonnnlI. -


CITY, To-NoRRpV, - va..a.v.
The annual session 81 d ! II 'CounciI of
the United States, ,lmpIoSsd Order of Red
Men, will convene 10 the Naaonin Tsmple, TO-
morrow morning., a Q olol0ok., Dolegaies from
numerous States aud Territories will b in al
tendance (a liA Of WAom Ges recently published
in the GAEETTE) and many Of them have al
ready arrived 10 the city. OthefS are expected
20 arrive, by thP evening train. Delegates will
ba entertained this 'evenink at the hotels Of our
city, and tO-moreoN m0fning, at Q O'Clock they
v III assemble 1t the Grand Opera House. where
tltey will be receiVed with welcoming address
by Great, Sachgn FDd.W MallritI. Great In
c3honee, James =. Reiley, Of Virginia, is ex-
pScled l6Tespdtd =. - Ne CouhGiI will open ses-
sibn in oRs OfthS 1snrthi stsFy rooms Of the
Temple. ",!'"
Tie arrangements FOR the appropriate kecsp-
ton of the Delkgatesi inCidde fine steamboat
ride dows alie beg Oa "Wednesday afternoon. =
bouquet OF the Clayton House On Wednesday
eSening, and grand mpsSlal seOnCeFt, at the
Masonic Temple, on Thursday night. Besides
many social couresigs which Wilt be extended
hy the Red Men of(his city generally. -.
4 The pessiODs Of the Great Council il is expec-
ted, will continue uuAIl Ehday evening. Z
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
aoOIETIga.
xERF1NOs rHIs SvnMrMa

Cherokee TFibe, No4, R n, at Red Mems
Hall, 4l5 Market street .,.
jLenape Tribe, No 6, 10 r n, in fourth stery
EaVille Building, 9th and Market street
I WilthingtOA ana BfahdyWihe UOaheH, No. 8, o
u. A. NJ. at Hall, Fifth and Market stgsots.
Franklin Council No. 3, o u A n, at Mechan.
ics' Hall, 2l9 King street
WilmiAetpn Coqnetl, No + SJr,f o. D1A n, at
Hall, 9TH and Market streets, 49,. .,t
Enterprise Circ'e, B u Q A, at Han 5O4 Mar
ket street. 81
Warrington Lodge, No /, X 6fP,. at knight
Of Pythils Hall, No 21I Market street
Washington Lodge, No2 a +, At Good Fell
Iowa Hail. McClarVAI COS Market ST.
/. Washington DivIlpa' ~ - 4 seventh
below Spruce. - =.
WSvasetIOtge. No I D a q Al room
lsth and Scott Streets. a. NI2 =
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
LOCAL IMrRLLuoEmoE.

The Board Of EducutiOu meets this evening. -
The Red Mems Great c. u 1cil Of the Q. s. will
meet here to-morroW.
:. T. Heald, Esq, Advertises a sale of lots on
the hilles property for Sept. goth.
The English Bull" on Fourth street, was idle
this morning.
The work Of Macadimizing Fourth street seems
to become uo:e and more OF q failure every day.
The train from the DsIawarJ railroad was delayed
this morning.
Begin now to make your preparations for at
tending Smiths New York excursion on the 25th
inst.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

PREsRNTATION.-On Saturday night the
employees OF the Machine ShoD and Railway
supply Departments of the Diamond STATE
Iron Co. presented Mr.. Wm. +. Harrison.
Superintendent Of said departments. with 4
handsomely framed copy Of Resolutions Of
esteem-the writing was 10 Mrs. BancrOfts
neatest and best style. Tue presentation took
place at Capelle's uall-King st. above 2nd.
One Of the employees, Mr.. Nate p. Marvel
made the presentation speeeh;-he said there
had been no time to prepare speeches for the
occasion, therefore would express himself as
the ideas presented themselves. Re alluded
TO the relations non existing between EMPLOYER
aud employee, then defined aOhGt should exist
between the parties so as TO secure Competent
workman. The subject was ably handled, He
concluded by formally presenting Mr.. Uar-
ris0n with the Memorial.
Mr. J.. J. SOVey received these for Mr..
H. Mr. SOVey after paying high tribute
TO the mechanic and W0FklnRman OF OuF
country, said no higher fame WAS needed To
the true mechanic than TO know that Ia ~
the respect and esteem OF his fellow Werk-
men. = :
M. sOVey then formally received the mem.
ORAL.
NJ. Harrison then asked that his succassor
might receive the same uFhanltV and willing.
ness 70 accede 70 his orders that had al Wavs
been shown him bv the employees. I. :, 1
Refreshments were next 10 Oraer--vhIeh All
enjoyed rs the Ice cream and cakes were
Boddy's best, concluding by. formally tak ina
leave 81 their late superintendent. -
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
CITY NOTICES.

EXTENSIVE RBUsINEss.-ChATles Kyle has rscov-
tChis health and will give his personal attention
tho RRle of ice cream cOnections, nuts and frut,
ct the N. W. corner of the Second street market
b OusO. and will be as polite and accommodating as
ever. He will also keep ice cream at the corner
of eth and Orange Sts. at his residence. tie also
iatAnds to ct up tue Sylvan Springs, near the city
raiIW,y depot, where there will be cOnveniencles
for picnics and sV cry arran cement for the accom-
mediation of all who may wish TO pass = pleasant
afternoon. Charley is enterprising and deserving
Of encouragement. No into icating liquors sold on
the ground. auRl5-dSm
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

FUNERAL.-The funeral of Wm. IL, Almond,
took place on Saturday afternoon, from his late
residence, No. 9l5 West street, and was largely
attended Services were held at Grace NJ. e.
Church, where, altar SingIng, prayer was offered
BY Rev. Geo. w. Folwell, of tho Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church. Addresses were then dellv-
cred by Revs. Jaeob Todd and L. &. Matlack.-
Tie body was enclosed in a handsome burial
casket, covered with cloth, and silver mounted
The interment took place at Wilmington & Bran
DIVINE Cemetery, and the procession TO the
grave was very long. -.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

DELAYBD.-The Delaware train north, this
morning, was delayed over an hour in its arrival
here, and did not come in until about 11:3O o.
clock. 1t was first delayed by freight train on
the track at KirkwoOd which could not be rcmov-
ed for sometime. This put it so much behind,
that ii had to lay at Kirkwood, and await the
passage of the south bound train, after which it
came on to this city.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

INSTITUTE HALL.-Dr. John E. Smith, and
Dr.JOhn Henry Of Syracuse, N. Y. will give an
Entertainment this Monday Evening at the
above named Hall OF nature differing from
any thing we have had this season.
These gentlemen and their subjects such as
should engage the attention OF every one, Old
and young they are heraIded by the Press OF
the North and West as the best operators In
Psychology now visiting our principal Cities.
All who can should 60 and enjoy an evening
have every where greeted them Admission
free.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

MovING IN.-Wm. B. Sharp, dry goods mer-
chant, is moving from No. 2 East Third street, to
his large handsome and commodious new store,
at the s. K. corner Of Fourth and Market streets.
The new store affords him ample conveniences
for the prosecution of his extensive business,
while, at the same time il Is q great adornment
and improvement to our principal business
thOroughfare.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

AvONDALE BRIDGE.-The contract for
building a stone arch bridge over White Clay
creek, at Avondale, has been awarded to Fer :
dinand Wood Londonderry for 81, 965. The
span will be 10 feet, the abutments 26 feet
long, feet thick, and have foundations feet
below low water line. The bridge is 10 be com
pleted by October 20, 1873
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
.gAe sypptctSs :

Health has its = tpa1 4 e. 4 4lssaso Th .
elear syO. The frks eOnDiaEiis lllS lstsAdy hand,
the Grua atei. the uOSl Slpadsd hgaIn. briskAss Of
ehinsry is 10 PaFfeS. lW0FklaR AFdsr, Happy are
they whose running Ebsr ~ life y In this excellent
condition. and fOrtuaatS too are thoV.WAo kAOW
how to bring il into such condition u AisarFauEaA
AL who have 6KpoESouced Or RitnsaBud the oasetg
SrofSS H SSSh. s'IsES SsSts SSp s 81
liver complaint, feV6t Ind agao, III hOumakism nar-
ypus debility, or pr0metaEsi decay. knew thaE n
sPOclhe prinaRa9 b tAad - tAa tp1y 9lreo Of
the trouble ana 'eMeCt4 anhbsoInt6 and pOfmanant
on the 1absis Ter tDl ufupafattsh ss 0fpIaPalitS
81 remedies cOndenaed into one Irresistible anti-
dotoe r. = -" '''. - - f" SoD3tOlO
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

RAILROAD ELRCTIoN.-At the annual meeting
of the Southern Railroad Association held IN
New York, September Sd, the old Board OF Direct
ors was unanimously reelected. II. y. McComb
was unanimously reelected President Samuel
II. Edgar, Vice President JnO NJ. G. Rodney,
Treasurer; and VIM Calhoun, Secretary.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

RuNAwAT.-This morning horsa attached to
q light carriage, stlnding on Make street, bo-
tween Second aud Third, got frlghtend and ran
of. He was stopped on the other side Of the
bridge, and NO damage was sustained.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

An EARLY TRAIN.-Au early freight train with
passenger car attached now goes down the Della
ware railroad every morning, leaving this city,
at $50 A. N. This train will doubtless prove u
great convenience to many peTsOns having busi-
ness down the State
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
Veal Eatata.

SALE OF HOusm AND LOTe pr 81 TowN@kND.
On Saturday afternoon, Mss@s. OSla & Miller
sOld for B. F. TowASsnd, fSFty-Oas building let's,
hSe brick houses and one frame house, on Locust,
Hbald, TeyI send and A LtEosts The property Did
As follow
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

REroRrRD FIRE. by = gentlemen who came up
on the Baltimore train, this morning, we were in
formed that nine freight cars, which were stand
ing ON the r., w. & b. r. r., below North East,
were destroyed by fre, yesterday. We have not
heard particular.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

BASE BALI.-On Saturday afternoons at the
SchuetZen Park, match game OF base ball
was played between, the Quickstep Club Of
this city, and the Dauntless, Of Upland, Pa
After game of six innings, the DAuntless
came off victorious, by q score of y to 20.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

CHEAP CoAL.-Stove at S5.s5. Nut SIS 10 per
234O pounds for CASH only, at the wharf south
of Market street bridge WIN. J. Brown.
July 1st-3m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

DELAwAIE BIBLE SocIEFY.-An adjourned
meeting OF the Delaware Bible Society will lie
held in their room, No. 607 Market street ~. NOR
r0W Aftolnoon, aI 4 O'Clock.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
oRGANIzELJ ISeAS.
JOHN AGoLEAR a SON;
Exchanged &DeposltBank
No. aO9 Market street.
No. oO9 Market street,
WILMINGTON. DEL.

Deposit Accounts. guhJect 20 check at sight tsam'
e at NationAl BsAk collected fE0Ia Arms. eorDo
TatiOns and indiSidaAA. t3.- >.-t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

SHOE.--A boy named sPsnnlngt1n. u
sldes with bis mother at Fg0at and CIV
Streets was aeeldentlY snOt ~ th0& alaSfhS
enotner boy, while Eunnlng for b|1i1 a, ~ l
m9reh near the phOgp paata ManpfactoEY 0f H
ItOD, WhaDn 4 Co., on Friday l9st. ao Was
conveyed tohls home In q WaS0h belonging %
the above arm, and Q aphyalelan was eaiedIa.
recovery % eansldor64 VsiV donbtfuls ssi6v j.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
How the MInth Wand was carried.

resident citizen OF the Ninth ward furnishes
the Epery EUening with the list Of coiored names
that appear on the Ninth Ward assessment list
and who did not vote there at the city election on
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
BONDS. STOCKS. GOLD. &e.

Rad Bonds and Stocks bought and sold on commits
sion. LOcal Securities q speciality. Being repre-
sontoa n a the principal cities ~ relanle CORE
in thiG line with PrOmptness an despatch. persons
WantinS " bay or sell are invited 20 give rs call
OnOtaiions Of the active Stocks at New YORK ana
hiladalDhia foaaiYOd daily at our once. - q. -
Sound IRVs6 ashk eA4aiitisl oegoaate4 ana toF
ETsry Kind OfIoaitImAao Banking done.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

LARGEST NUT Coal in the city at VIM. J.
BROWNS. South OF Market Street Bridge. jyl2-3m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
xho Championship.

TEE WATER WINCH KNoTKE VICTORIOUS, AND
TIE CONTEST OK sAfuRDAY. co E9lt
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

OF lDividsnds Notes interest," Drafts 80, made with
despatch, and accounted for the day payment u Fe-
cOVed.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

,.a1SFTYR FER CENT. INTEREST
Per annum allowed on deposits payable ON de-
mAnd. .4
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

SEVERELY HURT.-Early Friday morning as
the New York and Washington Express train
north was passing Market street, man. who had
probably just been aroused from a sound nap on
vance Of the train. He was struck with such
force rs to be thrown up on the pilot OF the en-.
gine, aud was carried TO the depot speedily. ON.
Ger Legg took charge Of him and conducted him
to the City Hall, where his injuries attended
bruised. After remaining at the Hall for a eOu-
pie Of hours, the man lett, and has not be6n seen
or heard from since.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

PoLIcE CAsEs.-Wm. Berry. was arrested for
the larceny OF some clothing from Mrs. Fenni-
more, who keeps boarding house at No. 4O6
West Front street. lie was held TO bail in the
sum of $500, for his appearance at Court.
James WhortenberTy and Charles Denby, col,
were arrested tor creating disturbance, at Hedge
willie on Saturday night, by hring of pist0ls.
They we've each hel for Court, IN the sum of
1900 bail.
Four casts Of drunkenness have been disposed
OF since lsat report, at so cents and costs each.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

GERMAN FESTIVAL. "A grand concert by
500 voices from Philadelphia, Camden and
House on the evening Of the 18th Of Septem-
Der. This concert Is in connection with fes-
tival which the Germans of our city are get
ting up, and which will be held at Schuetzen
Park. On the 10th "pOmpOuS procession !"
will take place at the park, and other things
will be arranged which will invest the Occa-
sion with great Importance, especially to our
German citizens.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

On Banks in Philadelphia. New York, Boston. Bal
tRNS e sSS q
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

SEVERELY INJURED.-A few days ago. lad
named James Carmichael, aged years, residing
at No. GIG West Sixth street, met With a serious
accident of q very sad character The little fell
low was running along the street when a COM
panion with whom he was playing pointed an
umbrella at him. The sharp point Of the umbrel-
la entered his eye totally running the sight Of the
mi lred organ 1t is also feared that the sight OF
ths other eve Is seriously affected
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08

g. a-5sbs enem ii5t3 stesd5 - s'tses.a u
I h1t,es ft.f-ssfsr -. t7s7s ~
.ftsAs 80 u
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
Special ARRANGEMENTs
7 oOLLFCTTONs

pOr intsrss made on deposits of specific sums. for
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-09-08
Peach shipnnan,n. J. !. II. = !. I

Total thus far AIkIIW
: sahlpPed, r,:l,a2l 49, :
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-05-17

upon him at the expiration of six
months, with the money which had
been loaned in the hour of need.
:" Just as expected. A strange world!
They are ready to push man up hill
if he seems to be ascending, and just
as ready to push hin down if they find
his face turned that way. In future,
neighbor Thompson, let everything
around you wear on air of prosperity,
and you will be sure to prosper" =
And with satisfied air, Uncle J Joshua
placed his money in his pocket-book,
ready to meet some other claim upon
his benevolence, whilst he whom he
had befriended, with cheerful counte-
nance, returned to his happy home.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-05-17

THE INDoMITABIE DEMOCRACY - The
victorious survival of the party is no
miracle, nor even marvel. 1t results
the fact that there is large body of
the people who inherit from their par
ents- robust, Independent character,
and being neither Office seekers nor para
sites, do not concern themselves with
politics, except to express their convic-
tions. The fact that Il general without
civil capacity is followed by the shouts
of a multitude, does not change their
opinion of his character. The oppres-
sion of the South does not seem to them
any more just because strong party
indorses it. They will not sing the
praises of lying paper money, having
seen the advantages of gold and silver.
They cannot be convinced that Gov
ernment which raises rcarly four hund-
red millions year in taxes is as good
and economical as one that used to
raise only sixty millions. They refuse
to glorify n great national debt and con-
slider it blessing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-05-17
On the Down Grade-Hit Him.
A STORY WITH A MORAL.

"That looks bad" exclaimed farmer
White, with an expressive shake of the
head, as he passed neglected garden,
and broken down fence, in one of his
long daily walks.
bad enough" was the reply, of the
companion to whom the remark was
addressed.
Neighbor Thompson appears to be
running down hill pretty fast. l can
remember when everything about his
little place was trim and tidy"
"He always appeared to be a steady
industrious man" rejoined the second
speaker. "I have pair of boots on
my feet at this moment of his make,
and they have done me good service"
- have generally employed him for
myselfan family" was the reply, 4" and
must confess that he is good work
man; but nevertheless, believe shall
step into Jack Smiths this morning
and order pair of boots, of which l
am in need. i always make it a rule
never to patronize those who appear to
be running behind hand. There is
generally some risk in helping those
who won't help themselves.
every true, and as my wife desired
me to see about pair of shoes for her
this morning, I will follow your example
and call upon Mr.. Smith. He is no
favorite of mine, however-an idle, dis
solute fellow.
"And yet lie seems to he getting
ahead in the world" answered the
farmer, and am willing to give him
lift. But l have an errand at the
butchers. l will not detain you.
At the butchers they met the neigh
Dor who was the subject of their pre-
vious conversation. He certainly pre-
sented very shabby appearance, and
in his choice of meat there was re-
gard to economy which did not escape
the notice of farmer White. After pass
ing remarks the poor shoemaker took
his departure and the butcher opened
his account book with somewhat anx-
ious air, saying as he charged the bit
of meat.
Il believe it is time that neighbor
Thompson and I come to settlement.
Short accounts make long friends"
"No time to lose, 1 should say" re-
marked the former,
"Indeed! Have you heard of any
trouble, neighbor White"
"No! have heard nothing; but a
man has the use of his own eyes, YOU
know; and never trust anyone with
money who is evidently going down
HILL"
"Quite right; and I will send in my
bill this evening. I have only been de-
laying on account of sickness the poor
man has had in his family all winter.
I Isuppose he must have run little be-
hind hand, but still I must look out
for number one."
"Speaking of Thompson, are you"
observed bystander, who appeared to
take an interest in the conversation.
"Going down hill, is he? I must look
out for myself then. He owes me a
snug sum for leather. I did intend to
give him another mouths credit, but on
the whole I guess the money would be
safer in my own pocket"
Here the four worthless separated,
each with his mind filled with the af-
fairs of neishbor Thompson, the proba-
bility of his going down hill, and the
best way of giving him push.
In another part of the village another
scene was transpiring.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-05-17

@ A New York paper wants to
know why it is that drowning men
catch at straws." We don't know that
they do. We have seen a number of
gentlemen drown, but those of them
who had any preference at all seemed
to be prejudiced in favor of plank.
We don't remember of ever being asked
for a straw by a gentleman who was
drowning, and it is just as we'll, per-
haps, because we never carry one with
us.