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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05
Observation-Disclosures Day was

Observation-Disclosures Day was
celebrated by Tammany Society in New
York in manner commensurate with
former celebrations since the founding
of the Columbian Order, LOG years ago.
There was no diminution in the enthu-
siasm manifested by those present, al
though the audience was smaller than
in previous years. Ex-Governor Jas.
E. Campbell, of Ohio, and Ex-Governor
Thomas NJ. Waller, of Connecticut.
were "the long takers" while we'll
known men from all parts of the coun-
try delivered "short talks" Ex-Gov.
Campbell talked OF the Monroe doc
trine, the meaning of which, he said,
was that we should extend our terrific
ry in the western hemisphere when
ever the opportunity was presented,
and confne the nations of Europe to
the possessions on this continent which
they already hold. He thinks this
country should order Great Britain out
of Venezuela. One feature Of the cele-
bration was the reading of letters from
President Cleveland, Senator Hill, ex-
Governor Flower, Frederick r. Coudert
and other distinguished democrats.
The President urged the necessity of
simply, honest intelligence and patriot
ism in dealing with national affairs.
"Our danger" MIR. Cleveland says, sis
found in the recklesness of selfshness
and in insidious appeals to popular
passion and thoughtlessness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

CHICAGO. July .-wheas-July 691a (;
Sept 711ha71Ss Dec 1919. Corn-July 451a
a455s sept 461ba461s; May 377s. Oats
July 244 bid Sept 241sa244.; May 2i@iia
%. Pork-Sept $12 45. Lard-Sept So 10.
Ribs Sept Sc 60. Wheat opened quiet but
firm. Corn opened strong on the strength Of
Wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

NEW YORK, July 5.-Fiour-state and
western quiet and about steady. Wheat-No
. red advanced asalac dull and steady; Aug
T45aa75. Corn-No 2 dull and steady;
Aug sos Oats-No 2 dull and steady Sept
29E.; Western 28a29 Pork quiet and steady ;
mess SIS 50as14 %, Lard quiet and nomi-
nal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

The market is dull with light receipts and
most OF the Wheat arriving is in damp con-
dition. We quote Wheat at 6Oa73 as to
quality, and Corn at 54a56. The receipts of
Produce are not largo and quotations remain
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, July 5.-The
market continues dull while prices are lower.
The receipts of Wheat have somewhat IN
creased. We quote: Flour SO 25a4 rs FOR
fine to patent roller; Wheat 70a73; Germ
52a53; Rye 56a5S; Cats 34a36; Butter IL
a15; Eggs 11a12.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

RICHMOND MARKET. July 5. The receipts
OF grain have somewhat incrt -sed, but the
market is heavy and prices are still lower.
We quote: Flour So 25a4 rs for fine to
patent family brands; Wheat 73a76; Corn
52a54 Rye 60a65: Oats 34a38.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
WASHINGTON. July 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

BALrMoaE, July 5.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat steady; No . red spot and
July 71asa711s Aug 717sa721s: Sept 1875
a73ls; steamer No . red 68asa6S1a south
ern wheat by sample 67a73; do on grade 60
a72 Corn firm; mixed spot 50iaa505s
July and Aug 5oa50A; Sept 50Aa50la
southern white corn 50a52; do yellow55a
"a. Oats steady; No 2 white Western 33la
a34; No . miyed do 30a31. Rye quiet; No
5Sa6O. Hay steady good to choice timo-
thy SIS so to SIT 90. Coffee strong and ac-
tive O.her articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-05

the jail officials are IN distracted state
of mind. 1t was generally limited that
bribery had been practiced by the pris.
oners, but no one would say who the
person was they suspected.
An atrocious triple crime was com.
mitted at Shenandoah, Pa, Wednes-
day, by Martin Rattigan. who, perhaps,
mortally stabbed his wife, his sister-in-
law and himself. The wife's refusal to
live with him after ne had Just ended
term in Jail for burglary was the cause
of the frerzied assault. The physicians
say all three will die. Rattigan ran
for the mountains after his murderous
assault, but seeing he was to be trapped,
pulled out the knife again and ripped
open his abdomen. He fell exhausted
to the ground, with his vitals protrud-
ing from the wound. He was soon
surrounded by hundreds of men, and
was taken to town in wagon, and
from there to Pottsville Jail.
The Fourth of July parade of the pa
triotic societies of Boston and vicinity,
at East Boston, yesterday afternoon,
ended in pitched battle between some
of the paraders and the spectators in
which sticks, stones and revolvers
were used with fatal effect. John w
Willis, a laborer, one of the spectators,
was shot and instantly killed. A num-
Der of other spectators were seriously
injured. 1t is claimed that the trouble
ali resulted from the persistence of
those who managed the parade in in
PRODUCING feature, float, presenting
"The Little Red Schoolhouse," which,
from its association as the emblem of
the American Protective Association,
has become obnoxious to many persons,
especially those who do not sympethize
with the a. P. A. movement.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
Late Literary News.

Fiction aud travel are the strong points Of
the September Cosmopolitan, which by the
way, illustrates better than any previous
number the perfection Of its plant for print
ing a magazine Of the highest class. Conan
Doyle, II. II, Boyesen, and Clark Russell
are among the story.tellers. A wel'known
New York lawyer rebates the story of "a
Famous Crime"-ihe murder of DR.. parkman
by Professor Webster A delightful sketch
Of "An English Country ilouse-par,y' is
from the pen of Nina Ltrre, ~smith-thc
house at which she visited being Lo less than
the historic Abbotsterd- Ftill occupied by
the direct descendants Of Sir Walter Scott.
1.-The Realm OF the Wonderful j. descriptive
Of the strange forms Of life discovered by
science in the oocan'sAephs, anl is snperb-
Iy illustrated iu o surprising and marvellous
way by the author, Who, Is u meiLher of the
Smithsonian staff. an article on Cuba is
timely. Without bolhering the reader with
unnecessary description Of the famous ynchls
now so much talked Of. The Cosmopolitan
presents four fnll-page illustrations showing
these neted boats. Thomas Moran sgain
contributes a series of the exquisite land
scapes of western scenery, twelve in number,
iilustrating an article 10y Col. John a Cock
erill, on 'ai0deru Utah" And II may be
said that ia more beautifully Illustrated
number Of The Cosmopolitan has ever been
given the public.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
From The Liberal News.

From The Liberal News:
A large portion of the credit for the
success Of the reunion is accorded to the
Beaver band which was present during
the entire time. This is a splendid or
ganization, composed Of both ladies and
gentlemen-the best in the country
and they fully attested their ability ss
musicians in the excellent music furnish-
ed to our citizens and visitors. The
band has fifteen instruments and the
performers know how to use them. We
all hope to be again favored with a visit
from the Beaver band in the near flu
ture.
The agricultural display at the re-
union last week was certainly a splendid
showing for this part Of the country.
Stevens aud Seward counties, and Beaver
county Oklahoma we're represented in a
manner at once gratifying to all and the
array of products would do credit to any
country OF earth. The corn and apples
and peaches were the most admired,
while the melons and onions and pota-
toes ard squashes aud wheat and oats
and broomcorn and cabbage and beets
we're objects of much interest. The dis
play was a source of profound satisiac,
ton to every citizen of this section who
has lived through the vicissitudes of the
past 10 years and who expects to con.
tinue to make his home Eere.
The News deplores the necessity of
waiting words of commiseration to our
brothers and sisters of Beaver who we're
doubtless stricken with the same %affiict-
ion that played the mischief with so
many people here. We are sorry hat
our pleasant associations had to be 80
rudely and sickeningly ended, and while
we extend sympathy to the stricken
ones we ask that they do not Judge us
too harshly in the matter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
Notice To StOcknen.

The former instructions published IN
this paper requiring permit from in>
spectors before cattle could be accepted
Tor shipment have been cancelled. Here.
after cattle coming from below the 9th
parallel of latitude will be accepted for
shipment when accompanied by sworn
affidavit by owner witnessed by two re.
sponslble parties acquainted with facts,
that cattle have not been exposed 10 any
contagious disease. az fever in any man
ner whatever. Such affidavit can be
obtained of Notary Public, Justice Of
Peace or other officers of equal authority.
4. 7, GLENDEsiy0, A enu
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
CHEAP RATES!

In connection with the G.. A. r. re,
union the lines south of Louisville have
made a round trip rate of S6.35 to the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
Park dedication, and on Sept. 20, 81 g.
22 will sell round trip tickets at the rate
OF one cent per mile to all points in the
southern states. Passenger Association
Territory, One fare round trips to all
points in Indiana, Illinois & Ohio on
Sept. l3 & IA return limit Oct. B., via
b o S N route. Full particulars upon
application
A. p. GLENDEYING, Agent,
Englewood, KS.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
TIE REusfaN.

The seventh annual reunion of the
old soldiers held at Beaver last Thursday
ard Friday was a grand success, A large
crowd was in attendance both days aud
seemed to enjoy beiug here although the
weather was quite wara aud the wind
blew continuously. A large dining hall
had been prepared where three good,
substantial meals were served free to
everyone each day, and much has been
said in praise of tue w. r. &. who so
successfully managed this important part
Of the entertainment. The court room
was nj sely decorated and comfortably
seated where the crowd assembled twice
a day to listen to rousing speeches and
war experiences from the old soldiers
and fine songs from our best singers.
A grand ball was given each evening
which was attended largely by the
young folks, while exciting camp fires
were held for the amusement Of those
who did not feel disposed to dance.
The Euglewood Drum Corps and the
Beaver Band furnished excellent music
which was chi syed by all. A good
feeling prevailed throughout, and when
at last the time came for parting all
expressed a desire to meet again at the
Annual District Reunion which will be
held at Beaver in 1896.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
Reduced Rates.

The A. II. & S. +. have made a rate
of one lowest FIST class standard fare
from all points to Dallas, Tex, for the
Corbott>F itzsimmons Glove Contest to
take rlace Oct. 81. Tickets on sale Oct.
10th to 3lst good for return Nov. 10th.
For further information apply to any
agent A. T. & S. f.
A. p. GLENDENINo, Agent,
Englowood, Kas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
o n SEBASTIAN, G.. p.
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.

Joseph Garner will take notice that on the
18th day of August, 1895, Jas. IL. Howe, a
Justice of the Peace of Logan township,
Beaver county, dklah@ea Territory, issued
an Order of Attachment for the sum OF
sl5 90, in an action pending before him,
wherein ". W. 0Neal is plaintiff and Joseph
Garner defendant. The properly attached
consists of one steer.
Said Bourt was continued to the 2lst day
Of Sept. 1895, at 10 o'clock II m.
~ W. W. O'HEAL.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
Notice Of Application to Issue County
Bonds.

BE II known that on the 10th day Of OCTOBER
A. u. is95, at the hour Of 10 O'Clock q. IN. of
said day, the Board of County Commissioner
of said county viii proceed before the District
Court OF said county, at a special session of
said Board, to make a showing and have the
Court hear and determine the amount of out
standing warrant Indebtedness of said county
and TO sign the bonds therefor in the sum OF
twenty-three thousand three hundred and
twenty -four dollars.
All persons interested are hereby notified
and requested to be present
Dated this the 18th day of July, 1896.
Territory of Oklahoma
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26

All interested 10 the organization of
a Sons of Veterans camp at this place
are requested to meet at the G.. A. r..
hall on Saturday Oct. 9th.
Several parties from this county who
are interested in the growth Of alfalfa,
and irrigation will attend the Garden
City Far Oct. ., 8, 4, and 5.
County Treasurer Williamson left for
his ranch on the blackberry last Sun,
day and will be absent about one week.
Mrs, Nellie Groves has charge Of the
Office during his absence.
1t is now definitely settled that the
fall term Of the District Court will be
held at Beaver on Oct. 16, 1895. The
lat of both Grand and Petit jurors will
be found elsewhere in this issue.
Miss Flo Threlkeld Of Optima came
10 to-day fer the purpose of taking the
examination for q teachers certificate.
She is accompanied on her trip by her
brother .in.law w. L. Brown.
Rev. Munsell has returned from Press
bytery and much to the delight Of our
people will remain here another year,
He visited his parents at ChickAsha,
1. T., and friends at Wichita, Ks. dur.
ing his absence.
Judge and Mrs. A. G.. z. Bierer had
born to them . handsome girl last Sat.
urday. IL IL their first. They are re-
ceiviny congratulations from their many
friends all over the territory.-State
Capital.
There will be services at the Prcsby-
terian church at IL A. NJ, also 8 p. NJ.
on next Sabbath, after which time there
will probably be preaching in the eve.
ming only, as Rev. Munsell will here
after fill two appointments in the coun-
try on the Sabbath.
Co. Supt. Blanchard informs as that
in publishing the list of applicants for
teachers certificates and the grade re.
ceived, that a mistake was made in re-
gard to Miss Amelia Stanley who re,
ceived a good End grade certificate in>
stead Of a Bird grade as was published.
Beaver Hotel Arrivals.
II. Hughes, MIR. W~inkIepleck, Gall
%lisuas; w o Cochran, Mineral City;
II Brite, TN Bruner, Garrett; = b
Mills, Hank Barton, Lipscomb, Texas;
p p Calvert, CO Calvert, j w Calvert,
| N Stamp,r, Preston; Dick Mackey,
Cupid; George Camel, Il Parnell, Gar
rett; II M Painter, Lakeland. Kas;
W A Curry, Mt. Hope, Ks; j S Hart,
Rothwell; N j Rhodes and daughters,
Nye; Thos. Martin, Bycrs; G II Morgan.
Kansas City, Mo; CO Tanuehill, r G
Dunlap, Clear Lake; II G Drum. Locks
wood; j Armstrong. II w Griggs, S W
Miles, Meade, KS; r = Brown, w NJ
Tiff, Lockwood; j + George, County;
Robt. Hunter, Woodward; John Full
kerson, c o ranch; e Ii Merchant,
NH ranch; CP Neill, N ranch;
W II Dauielson, Rothwell; VIM. Rows
an and wife, Garrett;
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
GREAT mock ISLAND ROUTE

sesT DINING CAR SERVICE M THE woRlc.
The Rock Island Is foremostin adopt
ing any advantage calculated to i'm
prove speed and give that1uxury, safety
and comfort that popular patronage de-
mands. Its equipment is thoroughly
co.1rlete with vestibuled trains, mag
nifcent dining cars, sleepers and chair
coaches all the most elegant, and or
recently improved patterns.
Faithful and capable management
and polite, honest service from en-
ployes are important items. They are
a double duty-to the Company and 70
lrayeiers-and it 10 sometimes a task
difficult of accomplishment. Passer-
gers on this line will find little ca,,ss
tor complaint on that ground.
REMEMaER
The Great Rock Island Route runs all
regular trains to Englew God suburban
station, close to Worlds Fair grounds.
and yop can IA time and trouble by
getting OF at that point and avoid the
crowd in the city.
For full particulars as to tickets,
riaps, rates. apply to my coupon ticket
Office ia the United States, Canada ~
Mexico, or address:
JNO. SEBASTIAN.
Genl Tiki. q Pass. Agt., Chicago. IL
&. ST. JOHN, Gen1 Manager. chicsgs IL
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
LOCAL NOTES.

A slight frost Sunday night.
Beaver school opens Monday Oct, Z.
II. A. Montgomery Of E~nglewood
~as on our steets Wednesday.
There are yet several good schools in
the county that have not been taken.
Miss Nora Quinn is visiting this
week at Mr.. McMullen's on the Gin.
srroa.
s. b. Weir orders the HERALD sent
to his daughter Miss Ada, who is with
her grandparents at Baskerville, Iowa.
Mrs. Eugene Groves will commence
. term Of school Monday in the Elm
wood district twelve miles south of
town.
Il. W. Griggs, S. w. Miles and
X. NJ. Painter attorneys Of Meade coun.
", KS, are here professionally this
week.
l. s. Drummoni and family moved
yesterday TO Peter Ryerson's farm west
of town where they will remain until
spriug.
Mrs. A. NJ. Fenner is expected home
Saturday after al absence Of four
months visiting relatives and friends in
New York state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joho Montgomery of
Preston attended the reunion at this
place last week aud we're the guests Of
the HERALD family.
A goodlJ portion Of our county was
blessed with a heavy rainfall last Satur>
day and we have enjoyed delightfully."-
cool weather since.
Johu Fulkerson male iual proof on
HE claiA last Saturday. lie was ne
.co,ppauied by q. II. Merchant and
q. L. Neil as WITNESSES.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
CHUICu DIRECTORY.

Presbyterian: Preaching every Sabbath,
q til a. M, aud 1880 p. m. Sabbath School
NJ 10 a. IN, Y. p. S. C, E.. religious meeting
at $3.50 p. m, prayer meeting each Thursday
s%venins at 7;eo.
All are cordially invited to any aud all Of
these services. +. d. MuNsAX. Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
The WESTERN TRAIL is pub,

Iished quarterly b7 the CHICAGO, Rock
ISLAND Il PACIFIC RAJ WAY.
Ii tells how to get a farm in the
West, and it will be sent to you gratis
for one year. Send name aud address
to "Editor Western Trail, Chicago
aud receive il one year free.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
County Of Beaver.

CUuHty OF beHVer'
hereby certify the foregoing notice to bs =
correct copy OF the original notice adopted by
the Board Of County Comm ,sioners ct their
session held on the 18th day OF July 1895, and
ordered to be published according to law by
them.
Witness my hand and seal this 10Th day of
September, A. ID. Is0j.
[sEALl DYKE BALLIScER, County Clerk.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26

Price
Reduced,
Size
Increased.
The Subscription
Price OF The
Kansas City Times
Has Been Reduced
To $500 a year.
$500 For Six
Months; 500 For
Three Months.
This Is not IA eanpsign rate, but
n permanent thing. THE SUN
DAY TIMES enlarged to "a
pages. Think uf il! About lie "a
DAY i.r a si.class metropolitan
newspaper. Every one can now
afford 20 take a daily paper.
Subscribe at once. This Times
always leads. Address,
THE KANSAS CITY TIMES,
KANSAS CITY, NO.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

Governor. VIM. C. Renfrov
Dssrstary. ..... ......."...... I'll, Lowe.
Attorney General. 800. ......C A. Galbraith.
Assistant Attorney General. .. Roy Hoffman.
u. 8. Marshall .......... Edward d. Nix.
VS.. Attorney""".".......C Caleb X. Brooks.
sAief 'ustice."...........".....Frank Dale.
A. G. c. Bierer.
. Jas. II. Burford.
Associate Justices. -.
IL! W. Scott.
j. l.. McAtee.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26

EUeyy non tcith so head Of cattle or
uppord should advertise his brand in
fhis paper, aud thus uisiia a month,
perhaps, regain s;ock wkich has been
missing for weoks, and rhich he has
eiucn up ez lost. Opy circulation
throughout tbs section is toide and
steadily increasing, and your brand in
serted ia these columns toiH become Ja-
milior 10 The stockmea and settlers Of
she southeast, largely increasing your
chsaees Of regdining strdysd o. stolen
stock. Send i your orders.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
GRAND ARMY REPUGsIC.
oklahoma Post No. 4.

oklahoma Post No. 4.
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S Meets at the Opera Hall an b., O.
aID4 ond and fourth saturday Of each
N1W month, at . o'clock p. m.
B> All Visiting comrais are cordia.
Ilv invited to attend.
j. X. .fBoNss loHN SLAvts
Ait. 2. c.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
GEO IL ~uEALY-ALniu

GRO. H. HEALY-Alpiae.
- on left shoulder or side. X OF hip or
thigh.
Additional brands: Crosson shoulder. IL
Oh side and hip. Il ON lei stale, Flo hip,
cross right hip. LYD left lde.
Horse brand, half diamond dot onlei
boulder, hip or thigh
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26

Wcmen's Relief Corps.
Meets the 6rst and third Saturday Of each
month at 2 p IN. ut the school house.
Mrs. A. NJ. FRSSER, Pres't.
Mrs. II L. BLANCHARD, Sec.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
COUNTY OFFICERS.
G. K. & w TIME TABLE

G. K. & w TIME TABLE
GoINu EAST.
Lssves Englewood. .........--...4.OO a. m.
Arrives at Wichita. .3:lO D. NJ.
GOING uEsr.
leaves Wichita. .......... .......c: 30 a. m.
arrives At Englewood ,.-....~.......7:0O p. IN
Direct connections made fer all points at
Wichita, Mulvane and Newton.
Parties wishing information concerning
assight or passenger rates, address
A. p. GLRaDESiNd, Agent.
Englewooa, Kan
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26

Additional brands,-T-T on left sids'
Lie. connected on either side or hip, also
A. on left side. Ear marks-crop and
uider-hali crop left, under hack right.
Ranch at Red Blufis,
Post ONCE, Beaver, oklahvlns.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1895-09-26
q OF

Beaver Lodge, No. z, holds it's
reg1lar meeting every Friday
evening. All visiting breathren
~ are cordially welcomed.
Dyke Ballinker c. G.
j. BLANCHARD, K. Of II. and 8.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-02-21
A |QQ|E|,B|!R|:'. ISLAND s
By CHARLES B. LEWIS N. QUAD

Copyright. 1904. by Charles B. Lewis.]
Atnoon on the 18th day Of October,
n the year l849, an observation taken
ON board tho brig Homeward Of Liver
pool put her 900 miles north Of tho ~
land Of Amsterdam and very near the
soenter Of the Indian ocean as measured
between the coast Of Madagascar and
that Of Australia. So far as the chart Of
that day showed, the nearest land was
200 miles away. So far as the chart Of
today shows, the nearest land is the
same, distance to mile from the spot
where Captain Davis ogled the sun and
ordered the watch on deck to make it
eight bells, or high noon. The brig was
headed for the south, being homeward
bound from Sumatra, and the observa-
tion had not yet been recorded in the
logbook when the cry of Land, ho!"
was heard from the deck. Captain Da-
Wis left his cabin to cuss the eyes Of the
sailor who had discovered land 900
miles distant, but to his alnazement his
own eyes beheld All island dead ahead
and only few miles away. He ordered
sail reduced and hurried below to over
haul his reckoning and discover the err
ror by which he had brought the island
of Amsterdam aboard when it should
be almost 1000 miles away. He was
very much disturbed, but when he went
over his figures again and again and
when it was found that the mates lat1-