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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
COOLING DRINKS.
Refreshing Beverages Which Help Matters on
a Hot Afternoon.

Though the foaming glass at the soda
water fountain is refreshing to even
look upon. one may enjoy delightfully."-
cooling drinks at home on warm eve
nings without the eXertion of stirring
abroad to seek them. With plenty of
ice in the refrigerator, few fruit
tiavors, lemons and milk. one may al
most have different drink every eve
ming of the week.
The prime favorite. of course is lem
onade. not the church festival sort--;t
lemon TO a gallon of water--but threa
lemons to a quart
Ice shavers are sold for very little,
and many housekeepers now include
them in their summer supply of neccs-
sarteS. for they become such after once
using them.
Tin shakers, too. to put over a tum-
bier In making milk shake, are to be
had for a dime or SO. and it is boon
in making cooling drinks.
Fiji the tumbler only little over
half fun of milk. put III two table
spocnfuls of sugar. four drops Of
vanilla. a tablespoonful of shaved ice.
clap on the shaker and shake rapidly.
1t viii be fruthy and icy cold. wei re-
wardng your brief eXcrtions This
may be deliciously varied by flavoring
with fruit tlavors. such as the drug
stores use III soda water.
Then there is koumiss, more popular
every year because more widely known.
| 1t WAS formulated in the German hos
| pitals as 4 nourishng beverage for
| fever patients and convalesccnts, but
it has so many devotces that many Of
| the exchanges and fine confccticners
and caterers keep it always on hand,
| freshly made.
10 have it for an evening drink il
must be made early that morning OF
very fresh milk. For quart mix thre
| pints of milk with one pint of water
and in it dissolve about the fifth of n
cake Of compressed yeast hcapinc
tablespoonful of sugar and a few drops
of vanilla. Pour it into large bottle
| leaving enough space to allow for fer
mcntation. Cork it. but not too tight
ly or it viii burst Keep in cool plac,
all day and set il on ice "A while before
| using.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
INLAND SEA SERPENT"
Iogus Pond HAS sensalIsn "A Monster Bold
Swims About, Then Disappears.

Togus pond has a sensation. 1t is
the worlds sensation. Papers bent on
booming will please copy-not that this
is given as boom, for it is all vouched
for and given for its news value
sea serpent in inland waters has
made it's appearance in Kennehec
county. Several people have seen it,
among others, Prof. 3. w. Theme, the
leader of the best band in the State,
the Togus band.
Prof Theme kindly writes the Jour
nal his description of the monster as
follows:
When / was till-fishing for bass in
the so-called cove at the Togus lake. /
noticed what | first believed to be a
black painted row boat with two oc-
cupants going down the eastern shore
at a. NJ, Monday morning.
watched it closely because of it's max
ing unusual rapid time in such an ex-
tremely hot morning l was surprised
at seeing no oars or paddles.
But, while crossing the lake in front
of Fisherman's island and coming
within about one hundred yards of my
boat, | saw it was the quick moving
body of black serpent fully eighteen
feet long; the head and fore part al
least seven feet, and the part following
fully five feet above water. 1t proceed
ed within one hundred yards of the
western shore and disappeared with a
tremendous splash. 1t was not seen
again until . A. NJ, when it showed
up bigger than before and sank with
q fearful splash
Others report seeing the monster
from greater distance than Prof
Theme.
Some say strange noises have been
heard coming from the lake at night
during the recent moon season. From
shore to shore could be heard the mys-
terious deep cry as from some cave.
The cry is described as like the bay of
the dog at night. only it is deeper and
sometimes the animal sounds angry
at others repentant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

The excursion, rext Sunday, arranged
by the Maine Central Railroad as no
ticcd in our advertising column, to Old
orchard beach and the Islands in Casco
bay, promises 20 be the largest ever
arranged from this section. as every
one is interested to see The costumes
displayed at that great bathing resort
as there are thousands there every
Sunday enjoying the surf and shore
dinner. This excursion ensures a cool
ride during the forenoon, as the train
arrives at Old Orchard at HOO A. Nj,
giving six hours there in the heat of
the day, making ore of the most en-
joyable summer outings that will be
offered this summer. The camp meet
irgs at Old orchard are also now in
session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

Judge Andrews had John Mulverhiil
before him in the municipal court, last
evening, on a charge Of being ungoV-
ernably drunk, Monday night. the sec
cnd case of this kind which has been
brought against him, the last previous
having been March 20. So the judge
gave him the limit-90 days and costs.
The case was appealed and the Judge
placed the bonds at $500, to be secured
by two real estate suretics.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

LEAVE Portland. 125s A. NJ; Augusta.
ESQ A. M: Waterville, 3.a A. NJ: Ban
gor. $50 A. M; Arrive Lagrange. 135 A.
qon M WoyHT sio A. NJ kstahdin
NJ: Sherman. 1o.os A. M; Island Falls.
1890 A. M: Smyrna Mills. u.O0 A. M:
Masardis, 1l.57 p. NJ: Ashland, 12.15 p.
n ~; Ho.lton; li25 p NJ; Bsidgewater.
bou, 1.30 r. M; Fort Fairfield, 1.4O p. NJ;
Dover and Foxcroft. S25 A. NJ: Guiiford.
$40 A. NJ; Monson. 9.l5 A. M; Greenville.
9.f5 A. NJ.
Leave Portland. lilo A. NJ; Water
vile, l-35 A. M; Bangor. 3.15 p. M; Ar
rive Brownville, 440 r. NJ; Norcross, 5.N
r. NJ; Sherman. 6.26 p. M: Island Falls.
ga T.; NJ; Houlton. 7.s5 T. NJ: Littleton.
Presque Isle, 9.0o p NJ; Caribou. $50 p.
NJ
LEAVE Bangor, $50 A. Nj: Arrive Do
yer and Foxcroft. S.25 A.. M: Guilford.
$40 A. NJ: Monson, 9.15 A. M; Green
LEAVE Bangor, 45o P. NJ.
ARRIVE Dover and Foxcroft, $50 p.
M; Gulford. 7.05 p. NJ; Monson juno
LEAVE Greenville. $50 A. NJ; Monson
Junction. G.43 A. NJ; Guilford. 100 A. M:
Dover and Foxcroft. 7.20 A. M; Brown
vile. 7,2s A. NJ; Lagrange. 500 A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, 9l5 A: NJ
LEAVE Fort Fairfield, $50 A. M; Car
ibou. 6.45 A. NJ; Presaue Isle. 7.1o A. NJ:
Houlton, $40 A. M. Ashland. z40 A. NJ: I:
Masardis. 500 A. NJ: Smyrna Mills. 800
A. NJ; Island Falls, $50 A. NJ: Sherma n,
$40 A. NJ: Norcross 1045 A. NJ; Brown
vile, lbs A. NJ: Arrive Bangor. LOS p.
NJ; Waterviile. 3.12 +. NJ; Augusta, 3.05
r. NJ; Portland. 525 p. NJ.
LEAVE Caribou. 1926 A. M; Presque
Isle, LOO A. NJ: Fort Fairfield. 12.15 A.
NJ; Bridgewater, LAB +. NJ: Houlton, 2.35
r. NJ; Island Falls. 3.32 p. M; Sherman,
3.56 p. NJ; Norcross. s.5S p. M: Brown
vile, 555 r NJ; Lagrange. $50 p. M:
GreeEvillc. f05 +. NJ: Monson. Ais p. NJ. /:
Guilford, 5.17 +. NJ: Dover and Fox
croft. $40 p. M: Sebec, 557 p NJ: Ar
rive Bangor, 7.35 z. M: Waterville, 1000
7. NJ; Augusta, 1l00 p. NJ; Portland,
Lao A. NJ.
GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent.
F. w. CRAM
v. P. and General Manager.
Bangor. June q, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

The Mono Club of Cushnoe Heights.
Consisting of the following ladies. are
spending two weeks at Squirrel Island:
Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Crosby and Ms
Springer, and the Misses Alice and
Mabel Edwards, Anna Noyes, May
Redmorl, Ge1,ie, Prentice, and Pearl
Cress, Berte Springer ana Mi,nie Up
tigroyc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O?
II IS delicious and nourishinS and takes
the place of coffee. The more Grain-O
YOU give the children the more health you
distribute through their systems. Grain
. is made of pure grains. and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades OF coffee but costs about u as
much. All gr6ccrs sell Ii. 15c. and 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

People must be very much. pleased
With the bargains they obtain at Tas-
ker Bros clearance sale. Judging from
the numbers who return to purchase
again ard again. Delays viii lessen
yorn chances for obtaining a fit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

Capitol Lodge, NJ. 63. y. B. s. gave
one Of It's ice cream sociables, Tuesday
evening, at it's quarters IN C, y. X. han.
The, Augusta Orchestral Club furnished
music Thera was a large a.tc1dance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

Mr ard Mrs a. C. Otis of Philadcl-
phia, Pa, and their daughter, Mrs.
Wagar and also Mr.. Wagar, are max
ing visit with Mr.. Otis father, Hiram
Otis on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
Cereal Coffee Drinkers BEWARE!

If yOn have been deceived and tried
one Of the cheap bran substitutes now on
the market. claiming to be the original
and TO have great food value. and you
got a pound OF poorly roasted bran for
your a5c. and a poor, weak. sickish drink
twhat can yon expect from bganl. don't
3e discouraged but try GRAIN-O. 1t is
made from solid grain, nicely Drowned
and two pounds for 25c. Grain-O takes
the place of coffee AT Z the price. Get a
package OF your grocer today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of T..
IL. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. the
only office in Augusta selling via all
pense.
GEO. f. EVANS. General Manager.
f. Il. BOoTHBY, G. r. Il T. A.
Portland, June Is, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

What seems but a case of simple dar-
rhoea frequently develops into the most
dangerous of bowel troubles if neglected.
Dr Fowlars Iixt. Of wild Strawberry *
q nevtr-f1illng specific in all such eases.
mon, " ed fri& Wky
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

y son was born, Tuesday, to Mr.. ana
Mrs Lewis A. Burleish, He has been
named Lewis A Burleigh Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

Attorney General w. T Haynes Of
Watervllle was in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
Died


KEN NEBEC
Mt. Vernon--July il. Mrs. Hannah Is.
Carson, aged 70 years. months.
~ S. WALDO.
Palermo--July 10, Lena. daughter of
Charles Fowler.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

}. w Beck went to Northport, Tues
day afternoon, for weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

How mang fortune hunters from Az
susta willEo to Alaska?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
DAILY SERVICE FOR
8o0TkBAY AND THE ISLANDS.
Season OF 1891. The fast and favortte
STM'R ISLANDER

Captain Freeman Boynton, commencing
SATURDAY. JUNE 26, will run from
kennebec river to Boothbay and the
Islands as follows:
Monday. Wednesday, Thursday and Sat-
urday, will leave Gardiner at Z A. NJ, Rich
mond S,Bath 3. Returning leave Boothbay
at 1.3o Z. NJ. Bath so, touching at Five
Islands both ways. Monday. Wednesday
and Saturdays. Sundays, leave Gardiner
at $50 A. NJ, Richmond at 9.30 Bath at
1890. Special electric car leaves State and
Water streets. Augusta, 7.3O A. NJ. Re
turning, boat will leave Boothbay at 3 p
M. Tuesdays and Fridays Steamer Is
lander may be chartered. for excursions,
but on these days Steamer Islander or
Gardiner. will run to Boothbay and the
Islands, leaving Gardiner at s A. NJ,
Richmond at o. Bath at 10. Passengers
from Augusta and Hallowell will take
electric cars or M. G.. X. II. Baggage
transferred free at Gardiner by Law
rences express.
Agents, j. T.. Robinson, Richmond; g.
c. Greenleaf. Bath.
For excursion rates apply to
M A. HARADEN,
General agent. Gardiner.
See time cards for rate Of fares.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21

A SUMMER BREAKFAST,
when the appetite is particularly fas-
tidious, can be tempting and inviting
from our fresh and delicious stock of
cereals. Our cracked wheat, H-O. &C.
realne. Whedtena Germea, hOmlny,
shredded wheat. cream Of wheat are
thoroughly enjoyed on warm morn
ing, our rolled wheat, graham, rye
and griddle cake -four make many
dainty muraels for breakfast. Our
Rival Java Cuffce is unexcelled. Try it.
Hill & Locke, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Don't forget to order the daily
Journal sent You while nFny on
your vacation. 1t costs only 10
cents weci and, is worth dollars
to You some days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
wANTEr HER MONEYS WORTH.
Something Lacking from Her Re-
pair Kit.


Anyone who had not seen the woman
with an angry eye wobble just before she
disnnounted from her wheel would have
taken her for an experienced rider; hero
inc of century runs. She strobe with ma
jestic confidence through the store, and so
impressed another woman that she forgot
herself and let the newcomer be waited on
first.
81 suppose" she said to the clerk chat
/ looked rather new at bicycling, and you
thought that there wasn't very much use
of bothering about NE, because l wouldn't
know the difference, anyhow.
The clerk assured her to the contrary,
and said he was sure there was some misun-
Outstanding.
s'There was a misunderstanding she an
swered. 81 understand that when bought
this repair kit 1 was getting all that re-
pair kit ought to contain
Certainly" he answered. isn't it all
right?"
Didn't you expressly state that it con-
tanned everything that would be required
for repairs in an ordinary ACCIDENT"
eyes"
...And I bought it with that implied guar
antee, didn't I?''
.Undeniably, you did"
"And if things didn't turn out just as you
represented them it s your business to make
good the defcieney?"
Il suppose So
"All right. There's your repair kit. You
can either put in paper of pins and some
sticking plaster, else give me back my
money. '-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet;
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

A dormant liver, or you will suffer all the
fortunes incident to a prolonged bilious at
tack. Constipation, headaches, dyspepsia,
furred tongue, sour breath, pain in the
right side, will admonish you of neglect. Dis
clpline the recalcitrant organ at once with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and expect
prompt relief. Malaria, rheumatism, kid
ney complaint, nervousness and debility are
thoroughly removed by the Bitters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Nearly Two-Thirds Failed.

Only 81 of the IS applicants success
fully passed the teachers examination
at the Atchison county institute.
Teachers claimed that the examine
ton was unreasonably difficult. The
county has scarcely enough teachers
to fill the schools.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

Ex-Judge Jerry McCue, of Independ-
ence. has located in Chicago.
The father of United States Marshal
Neeley, of Leavenworth, is in his 1O1st
year.
United States Judge Foster. of To-
peka, is serving his 23d year on the
bench.
S. c. CASTOR, Reno county farmer,
has four-legged chicken 1t is we'll
formed and hearty.
A Washington dispatch said Rev.
Bernard Kelly would be appointed a
chaplain in the regular army.
Tramps set fire to train of box cars
before the flames were extinguished a
big grain elevator was destroyed. The
tramps escaped.
I. E. Lambert has sent to Gov. Leedy
his resignation as a member of the
legislature from Lyon county, in order
to be free to take the Office of United
States attorney.
Mrs McBee, of SedgwicL county,
who ran away with harvest hand,
has returned, shed a few tears and is
happy again with her husband and
their ten children.
At Rosedale the other night Everett
Shaw. young man who smoked too
his temple and calmly remarking. Il
guess I'll shoot my fool self" fired
Death was instantaneous
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Refused to Sever the Tie.

In the Wyandotte county district
court Judge Alden refused to grant
Mrs. Ida Riney divorce from her con-
vict husband. The refusal was due to
the fact that she had married her hus-
band in Jail, after he had been sem
fenced to states prison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Thunder-Lfke Tones.

81 really couldn't afford to let you board
with me this summer said an old farmer to
city man with very deep bass voice.
"Why not?" roared the basso- profundo
in tones that ratified the dried squashes in
the rafters.
Because whenever you talked or sang
your voice would sour all the milk in my
cellar."-Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
An Old Mans Terrible Crime.

B. Relish, German farmer 60 years
old, living near Meriden, met his wife
at the gate she was returning from
a neighbor' and shot her to death
He was arrested. Domestic trou BILE
was said to have caused the tragedy.
The couple had lived together "a years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Want Druggists to Pay Fines.

Emporia is in the throes of whisky
war, caused by the city council decid-
ing to accept monthly fines from joint
lists. To add to the confusion, the
jointl1eepers are insisting that drug
gists of the town pay regular liquor
license.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

Railroad men of Fort Scott have be-
gun contest against the present poll
tax law, alleging that it conflicts with
the eight-hour day law. Should their
contest be upheld by the supreme
court it will radically affect the work
ing of road taxes in every township in
the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

State Labor Commissioner John
son will make a complete canvass
of the states manufacturing interests
to ascertain, if possible, the amount of
capital invested, the number of en-
ployes and wages paid, etc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Strong ProbnbiIity of 1T.

els it a fact that Miss Frost has cool
million in her own name?"
Il wouldn't be surprised if she had. Her
father was in the ice business, you know
Cleveland Leader
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
KANSAS STATE NEWS.

Basis for Personal Property Valuations.
The state board of equalization has
fixed the average value of the differ
emit classes of personal property, upon
the basis of which state taxes must be
paid The values are: Horses, S11.S
each; cattle, S9.3i; mules, Si2. So; sheep,
IS cents; hogs, $3.50; goats, SIS
wagons, SO; pleasure carriages, Sill;
gold watches, 50. so; silver watches,
$3.50; pianos, $50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

The bloodhounds recently bought by
the sheriffs of several central Kansas
counties to run down criminals were
recently placed on the track of some
thieves at Abilene, but the 'sman
hunters made such dismal failure of
it that the officers were thoroughly
diSpuSted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
Sugar for Delinquent Taxpayers.

In Harper county the commissioners
propose that owners of property can
pay delinquent taxes without the adj
ditional penalty of Is per cent. inter
est This is to make it an object to
pay the taxes and get the county's
finances cleared up. Other counties
are contemplating the same move
meQt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31
May Cause an Extra Session.

Rice county man has made formal
complaint against the Santa Fe rail-
road for alleged extortionate freight
rates. Should the railroad commits
sioners sustain the charge and make
rate schedule, it may open the entire
question of rates and necessitate an
extra session of the legislature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31


When the sheriff went to the home
of Mrs Mary E. Lease at Wichita the
other day to levy on some property to
satisfy a mortgage, he found that Mrs.
Lease had sold or given away every
particle of furniture in the house, and
the family was using soap boxes in
stead of chairs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-31

There are now /, 525 men working in
the Santa Fe shops at Topeka, earn
ing SIS. 900 week. There is a great
rush of work repairing cars for haul
ing grain. The total rolling stock of
the Santa Fee road consists of ISL loco
motives, 4S3 passenger coaches and
IS, 1858 freight cars.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
The CoIors of the Eyes.

Into the realm of sentiment the Sc
date and matter of-fact statisticlan OBJ
trudes himself, intent on dealing.
through percentages, with matters
which one might think would be ex"
cmpt from such prosaic consideration.
The latest subject Of statistical IN
quiry, says the Philadelphia Times, is
light and dark eyes, aud as the result
of sundry responses to questions pro-
pounded in various countries and duly
| authenticated it has been discovered
(and not merely discovered, but also
fproyed) that, taking the average OF
| Europe and America, A. 6 is the per-
| centage of men having light eyes, in
| GLIDING blue and gray. The proper
ton of girls and women having III
or gray eyes is by the same computa-
ton 34.2 per csnt. In other words,
blue eyes are decidedly rarer among
than among men, and it is fer
this reason perhaps that blue eyes, es-
pecially in combination with blonde
hair, are esteemed SO highly rs a feat
ure Of feminine beauty.
Men have light eyes oftener than
women, but in the intermediate range
Of color between light and dark the
percentage of the two K is very
nearly, though not quite, the same. In
this intermediate category are brown
and hazel eyes, neither pure light nor
genuine black. The percentage OF
these among men is 43.1 and among
women 45.1. The percentage OF dark,
or more properly black eyes, is larger
among women, being 20. 7 per cent. OF
| the whole number, while among men
it is 1873. Perhaps it is the relative
| rarity Of dark eyes among men which
| establishes the rule that dark-eyed
men are esteemed by women to be
| more fortunate in the color of their
| eyes than blue-eyed men.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Once IN n Uhiie.

On oe in a while the sun shines out
And the arching skies are a perfect blue,
Once in a while mid clouds Of doubt
Faiths fairest stars are peeping through.
Our paths lead down by the meadows fair,
Where the sweetest blossoms nod and
smile
And we lay aside our cross OF care,
Once in q while.
Once In a while within our own
We feelthe hand OF a steadfast friend;
Once in a while we hear a tone
OF love with the hearts W voice to
blend.
And the dearest OF all our dreams come
true.
And on life's way is q golden mile
Each thirsting flower is kissed with dew,
Once in a while.
Once in a while in the desert sand
We 1lnd a spot Of the fairest green;
Once in a while from where we stand
The hills Of Paradise are seen.
And a perfect joy in our hearts we hold,
hoy that the world cannot defle;
We trade earth's dross for the purest gold,
Once in a while.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Sharing a L0g With q Bear.

Incidental to the recent great storm
many stories will undoubtedly get in
to circulation that will exhibit hero.
ism, romance, and ludicrous incidents
doyetailed with the accounts OF loss of
property and the wreckingo of fortunes.
John Baker came down Miller River
on a big fir tree. Mr.. Baker seated
himself at the butt OF the tree, and after
going down about half a mile he had
company. A huge black bear, swim
ming for his life in the seething water
climbed on the tree and stationed
himself about thirty feet from the
man. In addition to his already pre-
carious situa ton, that bear nearly
frightened Mr.. Baker to death. Bat
Mr.. Bear was about as badly scared
as the other fellow, and when the eur
rent finally drifted the tree to dry
land, the bear took to his heels with
as much alacrity as Baker. Seattle
Post 1ntelligencer.