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Griggs courier., 1898-08-12
Must Pay His Mortgage Again.


Philip Rorke, Grand Forks farmer,
after as he supposed. paying off the
$1,000 mortgage on his farm, must
either pay it again or lose Misplace.
unless decision by Judge FISH is re-
versed by the supreme court. Mr.
Rorke borrowed money severa! years
ago from the Union Mutual Life lnsur-
ance Company. an Eastern concern.
and subsequently made his annual
payment Of interest through s. NJ.
Laughlin. real estate and loan agent
of Grand Forks. The last payment OF
principal and interest was made before
the mortgage became due. and, the
papers being in the East, Rorke simply
took McLaughlin's receipt. That is
all he ever got, as the company de.
clares that it never received the money
from Mclaughlin. Suit was brought
in the district court some time ago to
compel the foreclosure of the mort
gage, the company setting up tie
claim that Mclaughlin acted, not for
it, but for Rorke, and was his agent.
The court after taking the matter un.
advisenent for some time, decided in
favor OF the company.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-12
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
Railroad valuation R.;.sd.

1ka0rOo0 Valuation RaiH0d,
The state board of equalization, con.
sisting Of Gov. Briggs, State Attorney
Ranum,. State Treasurer Nichols. At
torney General Cowan and Commis-
sioner OF Agriculture Thomas, passed
. resolution adding over four million
dollars to the value of railroad proper.
ty in the state. A raise was expected
BY the railroads, but not SO great a
one, and they protested vigorously to
the board, but the resolution was
passed as agreed upon by the members
of the board.
The resolution passed by the board
has been agreed upon by the members,
and was passed without division.
Heretofore the railroads in the state
have paid on an average valuation of
barely SIS, 600 a mile. The state board
added million dollars to the valuation
OF the railroads property in 1896, maxi
ing the average valuation S3. 800 per
mile.
The resolution passed recently
makes the average valuation u little
over 5000. The Great Northern aud
Northern Pacific roads are assessed at
$1,000 fiat on the main line and branch
es, and as these have the greatest mile
age the increase falls. heaviest upon
them. They do not object so much to
paying increased tax to the state, but
In many of the counties along branch
lines of roads their taxes will be
doubled and the total increase will be
large.
The assessment of roads as fixed by
the resolution is as follows: sGreat
Northern, miles of main line 5O7,
branches CO.,, valuation per mile S., 900,
total assessed valuation ST, ,574. 500;
Northern Pacific, miles of main line
376, branches 4S2, valuation s.. 600, as.
sessed valuation s4,299, ass; 500, main
line 800 miles, branches 1O4 miles, val.
uation $4:500 on main line and IS. soc
on branches, assessed valuation 81, 1884,.
600; Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
$4,000 on main line and $500 on
branches, assessed valuation $5l7, S35:
Northwestern. So, 500 per mile. assessed
valuation $40, $50.
The total valuation Of all roads in
the state is $12. 500, 356. The total val.
uatlon last year was So, GIG, 450, the in.
crease being SO per cent The side
tracks we're raised from $3.50 to $1,000
per mile. The total increase in valua-
tion of all roads is S4.250,00O and the
additional tax that will have to be
paid by the railroad companies is
something like s125,OoO.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-12

Mahzoo had been given by ihe Great
Spirit the many graccs and virtues for
which Indian maidens have become
noted in song and legend. Life to these
two possessed all the charms which
true affection has ever granted to
lovers, and the days, us they came aud
went, brought only abounding JOY.
Each summer evening, as the twi.
light deepened and the time drew near
for her lovers return from the chase
the maiden watched from her bower
in the swaying branches of a giant elra
overhanging the rivers edge for the
first sign of his coming. AS the bow OF
his canoe shot round the curve away in
the distance her clear musical voice
called to him: Kahla! kahla!" and
from the young warrior came in loving
tones the response: "Mahzoo!"
Griggs courier., 1898-08-12
Am Exodu. Of R.t..

An Exodus of Rats.
The North China Herald says that
curious phenomenon was witnessed re-
Gently at daybreak upon the opening
of the Ch'angmen gate of Soochow.
Some 1000 or more rats of all sizes
were seen to file out of the gates, show
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
FIRST 1898 CENTURY RIDE.

Zig Tag Bicycle Club, of Portland, to
Visit Salem Next Sunday.
The Zig Tag Cycle club, Of East
Portland, will have its annual century
run to Salem and return, next Sunday,
The club has invited its friends To
JOIN with the run at least as far as
Aurora, where all who stop can sit on
the fence and see the Others 20 by, il
they do not feel equal TO the task of
proceeding on to Salem with the
scorchers. Last year II riders made
the 100 miles and over, and some good
time was recorded. An effort will be
made to beat the best time on that oc.
caslon, which was nine hours and a
half. The roads are In good cOndl-
tion, as has been ascertained, and it
will be an easy ride TO Aurora. The
scenery along the road from Oregon
City Is very fine, and well repays the
trip awheel. 1t is expected that quite
a number Will join in the run to Au.
rora, and about 10 will push 90
through TO this city Some Of the
wheelmeI have been training and
hardening themselves for the round
100 miles, and some lively scorchlng
may be expected. The time for leav-
ing Portlan3 will be a. M.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured. j..

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way TO cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remed.
les. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining
Of the Eustachian Tube, When this
lube gets inflamed you have rumbl-
ing sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IL Is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation
can be taken out aud this tube re-
stored to It's normal condition, hear
ing will be deStOrycd forever; nine
cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an inflamed con.
dition of the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
e4'Sold by Druggist 75r.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
To the PNIIIppIRes'
FIRST Battalion, Oregon vOIun-
teers, Leave Tonight,
VIII Pass Through salem in a Spec al
Train AZ s.z5 P. n.

Companies A y 9 and p consiit1t-
ing the First Battalion. Oregon Vol
unteers. under cnmmand % Major e
L. Ganteabein. Of Portland will leave
/ the metropolis az 6 D. m. today 10 a
special train. The present destIna-
tiOn Of this division Of Oregon : troops
is San Francisco although il is stated
that they Nill be eventually ordered
to the Philippines ~ reinforcements
70 Admiral Dewey.
The tram will reach Salem at 8:25
D. m., and will be the first section "
/ the regular sDuth0Jund California
overland. The residents Of The C8pi-
tai City will cODgFegate at the depot
70 bid the bJys hearty goodbye"
and "iiO1 speeo' on their nilsson 10
the interest Of humanity and ln de-
tense Of the glorious stars aud stripes
Tue 60 npsIies that constitute the
Fir-t btttaIliOn j. formed Of men
from Portland, La Grande, NJ Mimi
Vile, Eugene a1d Ashland. None Of
AuC DdtFLA1 OytS VIII ~ hDDtZ tZUI.d- I cf
have not undergone the medical ex
animation. The task OF examining
the candidates Is progressing more
satisfactorily. The physical require
ments have been made less rigid aud
A. result the lumber Of rejected
c udidatos las greatly diminished.
The per cent OF failures DOW noted 10
the examination Is from 10 TO 20 per
z ut ui the candidates examined as
akaif ST 10 and 50 per cent when the
. - ittiJn nrsy began.
The second auo third baJallions will
very laObiDly leave for San Francisco,
Sunday night, all arrangements for
transportation having been made by
Major Glen, quartermaster United
States Army.
Governor Lord as commander 10
chief Of the Oregon National Guards,
at 10 a. nj. today received the entire
regiment at Portland, and at the con-
clusion thereof, addressed the soldier
boys. "a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
PERSONALS.

ID. Il. Irwin is home from Portland.
Mrs. W. Z. Lord spent The day in
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. WisemGn, OF
Dallas, were in town today.
ii G.. Sonneman, gthe State street
grocer, was In Portland today.
Editor r iJ. Hendricks left for VI
valley points this morning.
Mrs. j. w. Crawford has returned to
Corvallis after visit with Mrs. j, A.
Van Eaton.
Sheriff G.. w. Grace, Clackamas
county, returned to Oregon City this
morning.
Montague Lord went TO Newport
today where he will enjoy weeks
fishing.
p. b. Whitney, travelling Southern
Pacific freight agent, came up from
Portland today.
Mrs. NJ. e. Pope has returned to her
home at Brownsville, having been
called here by the death OF her
daughter, Mrs. L. a, Crane.
Elmer Kightlinger, for several
months engineer at the YAKIMA, Wn.,
Indian agency, left today for Siletz
reservation where he Will accept the
position OF chief clerk having been
transferred from the Washington
agency
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Political Meetings.

There was well ATTENDED Uniou
rally at Hickey schOolhouse Tuesday
night. OF tie county candidates
Marsh for commissioner, Strain, fol
recorder, Meyers for representative
Durbln for sheriff, Davidson for as
SCISSOR, and Simeral for treasurer were
present and made speeches.
Following Union meetings were an
nouneed. Hayesville Friday evening
and Turner Saturday evening. when
j. 5, Smith and w. II. Bilyeu will
speak.
Macleay, Wednesday night.
Liberty, Tuesday night.
At all these meetings there will be
good speakers and the Union candi.
dates will be present TO talk to the
people about county affairs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
SPAIN.
CONTINUED from first page |

country. i was sent To make war
upon the rebels, and did this and
neither more nor neither less than
this. When rebel was caught with
arms in his hands, treated him as a
prisoner OF war, and sent him before
the tribunal exactly as had been done
before me. When caught a distard-
ly dynamiter or ruffanly assassin, who
stabbed uoarmed men or violated
women, once his guilt was made clear,
| ordered him to be shot. If that be
cruelty, certainly was cruel, and l
am prepared To become so again.
IL never pardoned a single dynaml-
ter or assassin in Cuba. All were
shot. L am old.fashiOned enough to
think myself merciful. l was rigor
Gus, just and resolute. l had prob.
lem to solve by the rules of military
science. | haYe earned the hatred
and provoked the curses Of the sworn
enemies Of Spain, but il will never
cause bad nights sleep.
II did not originate the scheme Of
recommendation. If it were mine
would avoid it. The sche me was the
upshot Of war, growth of abnormal
conditions, rather than deliberate
plan. IL Was rife 10 the tine Of Cam
pos. did everything for them eA-
ctpt 10 give up the soldiers ration
and TO allow our Troops to die Of hun.
ger. am a soldier and | have never
considered ii my duty 10 wrap up my
rife balls iu Naddihg lest l hurt my
enemy.
"War is war, aud uot a plc7io
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
Nothing Has Been Heard From Waldo
mar Nelson for Tea Days.

Nothing Has Been Heard From Waldo.
mar Nelson for Tea Days.
NItling his bie1 heirl!Of Walde-
mar Nelson Of this city for the past
ten days, fact that has aroused
considerable anxiety among hi.
Salem friends. Mr.. NelFOn is well
Slnwn character about Salem, haying
for several years Daaa engaged in the
lge business, his Office adjoining that
II he JOURNAL Office on Commercial
street.
Ol Saturday night, April 30, Mr..
Nelson turned the keys OF his estab-
lishment over To hm. Hamburg, a
boot and shoe repair n an whose Of
ice adjOinS Nelson's on the south.
Mr.. Nelson told Mr.. HumbuFg that
he wished ogo 10 Albany aud Eugene
on business visit and that he would
return by Tuesday
Not word has been received from
him since aud his presen whereabouts
are a mystery. Mr.. Nelson's many
friends Ia this city are not disposed
20 entertain the possibility OF suicide
as Nelson's business affairs are
thought TO be 10 an excellent shape
and he has always been in cheerful
and happy mood. There is a possibil-
ity that he has been the victim Of foul
play but 1t is the general SuppoSitIon
that he has extended his visit To San
Francisco and other California points.
Nevertheless his early return 10
this city and his business will alone
dismiss the many fears in the public
mind as TO his welfare.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
KING AND SOVEREIGN.
Their Itinerary Arranged for Two
Weeks

Their Itinerary Arranged for Two
Weeks.
Senator W. r. King, the Union
candidate for governor, spoke at
Heppner Saturday night. lie will re-
turn at once and he and j. Il. Sover'
eign will speak at MedfOrd at 1880 p
III. nn Monday. Their itinerary has
been arranged as follows:
MedforI, May 0, 80 p. M; Grants
Pass, May 10, 1880 p. III; oseburg
May IL, 30 p. m; Eugene, May l3,
1880 p. III; Albany, May l3, 1880 p. NJ.
Corvallis. May II, 1880 q. IN; Toledo,
May 10, 1880 p. N; Independence, May
II, 2;30 p. m; Dallas, May II, sp. IN;
McMinnYille, May Is. p, IN; Forest
Grove. May 10, 1880 D, IN; Iillsboro,
May 10 p. m; Oregon CITY, May 20;
Portland, May 2l.
"Cyclone" Dayis, the Texas POpu =
list, arrived Saturday morning aud
will begin the campaign at once. I'd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Porto Rico Bonbarded.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE presi-
dent has appointed Dewey rear ad-
miral II is reported that the bonn
bardment of Porto Rico has taken
place. Matanzas shclled. Havana
has been challenged by the American
war ShinS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

Miss Katie Maurer, who has been
living 10 this city with her brother,
Rev. E. Maurer for the past year, left
today for Ler home at Ontario, Can
ada.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

RALLY AT TURNER even
ing, May l4th 1898, there win be a
meeting OF the Bimetallic Club at
Turner. w. ID. Bilyeu aud j. s.
Smith, of Albany, and other speakers
will be present. Everybody Invited.
9-td-d&w
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

HoNG Kong. May 1l.-Several Jap
aoese naval officers were aboard the
Dewey squadron when the battle took
place at Manila to study naval man
euvers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Starving the Spaniards.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Charles
ton is weighing anchor at Frisco. In.
surgents are destroying supplies and
starving the SpaniaTds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Two More Prizes

WAsHINGToN. May Il.-Norwegian
steamer Bratsberg and Spanish fishing
vessel TermandinO were captured in
trying 10 run the blockade at Havana
aud were brought here by the Man
grove.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
PRESNALL'S NEW RESTAURANT f!

TEACHERS EXAMINATION. = The
regular quarterly examination OF ap
plicanIS for teachers certificates 10
Marion county is being neld by
County superintendent G.. w. Jones
at the court house. There is quite d
large class of applicants and the ex
animation will not be concluded be-
fore Saturday,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
4OUIDOk EI4TOA.
LATEST WAR BULLETINS.


WASHINGTON. May II The cruiser
Charleston - er5srcd to leave SAP
Francisco today with supplies and
ammunition r.. Dewey.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Riots in China,

SHANGHAI, May 1l-Serious riots
arc occurring at Shashi, in Hupoi pro-
vince. Custom house and foreign
bnil1ings were burned.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
A.,aek EEayana a, one.

WAsHSGToS. May ll.-Miles, re.
called, leaves Washington Sunday.
Insurgents denan immediate attack
upon Havana.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Cut the cables.

LONDON. May lI-Americans are
cutting all cables connecting the West
InGies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Another successful Landinp.

KEY WEST, May 1.-THE expedi-
tion which left Key West yesterday
under Donst landed successfully on
the Cuban 80 miles from Havana.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Engagement off Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON. May IL. American
cruiser engages a Spanish schooner
near Porto Rico. The former was
badly disabled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Troops Leave for Tampa.

WAsHINGTON. May IL - General
VI les leaves Washington tonight for
Tampa.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Rroken Cables.

WAsHINGTOS. May Il.-Broken ca
ble- interfere with news ffom Porto
Rico.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
GALL A MIS- sENaHR

CALL A MESSENGER
and have your notes and packages
delivered. TO co1ect bill, to go on
eTTands for you. Ask for special
rates en- merchants paokages
Charges reasonable. Bicycle ser
vice Ring Blue boxes OF telephone
4o
Lockwood Messenger System, Central
Office No. 288 Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Starred to Philippines
Lessons From Dewey

Madrid, May 1.-Two thousand
troops nave started to thePhilippines
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
SA9TSRLA.
ssii. ~ zkgzZ ..S .,.1;
Al N<<<S-+X [Z1sE<seI vsaIgA-

CONSOLIDATED. UlliCy & Westa-
colt who formerly ran Independent
livery stables CT their own have con-
sOlidated and viii. hereafter be found
Ia the livery business at the Red
Front livery barn at l64 Commercial
street. $40 lmO =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
Will the
Navy Stand
the Test
the est.

That's what makes the uncertainty
OF modern warfare-Our fighting
machines are all right in theory. but
they haven't been tried In practice,
there's the rub.
l have stood the test for
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
.l8 Years.

That What MAKES it a certainty
70 having your eyes properly tested
aud fitted by NE.
lhis is my speciality after all Others
iall' Come aud see me- Eyes tested
free.
CHARLES II. HINGES, d. R.
Between pIstorice and Fiy's drug.
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

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FVEIds soS suAlSV1d aIasN .ssiiK "a I ga
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11

Now In stock. The finest lamp ever
put out. Come and sec how u " SSs.
It's interesting. Sin2ls TOO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-05-11
z Of
Carriage Parasols.

Plaid sun shades.
Changeab,c tane aspsrssols,
Childrens' pariSOls
10 the city.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-31
OVER THE PHONE.

How Mrs. Ploter Satisfied Herself She
Should BE Dissatisfied.
Ploter was delving into the intricacies
OF a lawsuit when the jingle of the tele-
phone bell interrupted.
sis that you, BobY' came in a sweet
voice over the wire.
Eyes. Who's talking?"
"Don't you know without my telling
you? It's Libbie Gibbs that was, but
Mrs. Brewly now"
"No? Bless your little heart but 1t
does me good to hear your voice again! 1t
recalls a legion of pleasant memories, long
walks, long talks, drives, boating, balls
and a year of sunshine that went out in
darkness because you refused me-"
"That's all past, you know. We're both
married now, but you recall that we were
always to remain friends"
"Of course we shall. I'll be up this after
noon to visit over old times. just give me
your address, Libbie."
Ploter couldn't get his mipd on the law
problems again, and as soon after lunch as
possible he started out to see the flame of
his college days. At the door the maid in
formed him that no such person as Mrs.
Brewly was visiting there. He was argu-
ing the matter when the gentleman of the
house put in an appearance and looked
suspicious. He ourtly repeated the infor-
nation given by the maid.
"But she t%elephoned me from here, in
sisted Ploter.
"Now l know you're a fraud" said the
stately old gentleman, with quitting en-.
phasis. "We have nc telephone. 1t will
not be safe for you to be seen around here
again"
On his way home Ploter was seized with
. horrible dread. When he saw the blazing
eyes and angry face Of Mrs. Ploter, he
knew the part she played just as we'll as
be did when she did her talking LATER
Detroit Free Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-31
Who Will be our Next PRESIDENT

Politicians are now planning for the
presidential campaign of 1900 but the
wal has so overshadowed all other
matters that politics is almost unnoticed.
Many people are of the opinion that the
candidates will be the same as in 1896,
but there may be a dark horse" who
will win the race. Popularity has much
to do with candidates. This is also true
with medicine. The most popular
remedy to-day is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. and it has retained this for
many years. Science neye discovered
the equal of this medicine for stomach,
liver and kidney diseases. 1t builds up
solid flesh tissue, imparts vigor and
vitality to all organs, and makes life
worth living. A bottle will make a big
change for the better. Try it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-31

bition, or money, or pride.
But men are slow to believe that over
work sometimes kills; a man hates to adj
init that his health ever needs any particu-
lar care. He feels miserable and out of
sorts" but tries to bluff it off" until he
gets fat on his back, unable to do a stroke
Of work. He becomes obliged to spend no
end of money for doctors and ever at that
can hardly save his life.
How much more sensible, and in the end
how much cheaper at the first signs of ply
steal weakness to write to DR.. R. V. Pierce,
chief consulting physician of the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo,
N. Y, and obtain, free of charge, the ad.
vice Of a skilled and educated physician
who has a wider reputation for the success
full treatment of chronic diseases than any
other physician in this country.
In a letter to DR.. Pierce, Mr.. J. W. Brittin, of
Clinton, Dewitt Co., Ills, Up. o.. Box 47S, writes:
"For over a year l was troubled with liver CON-
plant. Had no appetite, could keep nothing
on my stomach, and had severe pains in my
stomach and bowels. l doetored with home
doctors but did not obtain relief until a friend
advised me to take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1 began taking it at once and after
taking four bottles I think myself cured, as I
can eat anything 1 want and my food never
hurts me-"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti.
patton. At all medicine stores.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-31
Tho Adjective.

A writer in Longman's Magazine says
that everybody nowadays in prose or poetry
claps on an adjective to every noun. II
degrades the adjective and enervates the
noun.
Then, too, there are a host Of vulgar,
overdressed people introduced into ,our
company, whom we, the old fashioned adj
jeotives, hardly recognize" strenuous, "
"~intense," weird" "fiery," ''sympa.
thetic, /" Splendid" "secure," "naive,"
impressive" "poignant"-mostly at
tached, too, to the wrong nouns.
There are too many adjeotives, and they
parry too much sail, like Delilah, bsdecked,
ornate and gay.
l noticed, as an instance, the other way,
a criticism in a French review of the acad-
emician sea captain who calls himself
Pierre Lott, whose style is so defeated that
he seldom Or never uses an adjective more
startling than good" dad, 7" green"
"red, . OZARK" Eight" and SO On, and
yet SO orders his sentence that the adjec-
tive shines out like a rose on a brier bush.