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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j, Shier Of No. 702
Madison street return thanks to their
many friends who sent flowers and gave
assistance in the duties attending the
funeral of their daughter, Miss Katie, on
Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
Closing Quotations,

Corrected by j. Il. Moore 4 Co.
R-iIiTc Prices Ruling Prices,
American SUGAR. 1879 Nat. Lead Com, 37ia
Sm,ericun Col Oh 2gis Lake Eric II W 1914
AmCrcan Spirits S NY. Central n Hllgls
American Toh Co 81 Nor Fac COM E2>s
AtchitoA Com, go. Ia Nor Fac Pref. W.
AtchiSun Prof.. u Pacific Mai ,,.,, Jl's
BAY state Gas 49, southern i. Com. y
NtIy Jersey Cen. ~ southern R.Prrf.. 3la
(kc.u & ohio. 22l5 Tenn Coal n Iron. 2;4
ChgO a. n. W..,l2a Western [ Tel".' W
Chgo, b & Q,r.,,lOl ENi' TTacuon'''' "
Chicago tias....,. ehls Elcc. StGraRe''''" sSf4
Chgo. & g. W.. l3h4 lchigh Valley .,,. ~
ChgoM. & St P, VS. Metro. Traction. ll8A
Chgo. X. | 4 p. ~, Ponnsy wanna. 5SQ
Chgo st. 2. so. ~ 4. |" Z Com ~
Clcye. UCH St,L 50 p, H l.. Il P, Pref 451<
Del & Hudson, lII Philadelphia Trac w
D., l., d W LEO koading ,,,.,,,, IN
Con. Electric, 30 United Gas Imp Co WA
Lake Shorc..n.,!i0 Union Traction l8sa
Louis & Nash. D.. tGls Union Traction As T6&
Man. Con. ... e.. llihs Choctaw ..,.',...... WI
Mo K.S r. Pref. 2Ga4 Marsdcn. "..,......
Miss, Pachc,.,. oiA Amer CeIiulose.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
ls~-7z..s, go
Anew Clerk.

G. A. Rock, Of Washington, d. G., has
been engaged by manager Bothman Of the
Clayton House as day clerk.
Mr. Rock Is genial young man who
has had considerable experience in the no.
tel business and who will prove u valuable
man to tho new management
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11

|SHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of Levari Facias, to me d.
will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets. In the city
of Wilmington. New Castle county,
State of Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
Meetings OF National Banks.

Tho stockholders Of tho Wilmington
and Brandywino and Central Banks elect.
cd directors this afternoon to serve for the
ensuing year. Many other banks Will
cleo: directors Tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
Mrs. Smithers to Talk.

Mrs Kate Il. Smithers will give re-
view of the w. g. T. U. Conventions at
Newport
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
fiEETINdS TONIGHT,

Board of Health.
Brandywino Commandery A. a. |. 0. X. Of M.
Brotherhood Protective Ellis.
Cyrus Castle, X. 4 u.
CRUSADERS Castle, X. G; Il.
Lorinthiun Lodge, $. OH.
carpenters and JCiners' Union.
Qhert koc Tribe lmp'd 0. r. NJ.
Delaware Encamplnent, |. 90 f.
Delaware Sacngerbund
Eureka Council, $. WIN.
Eureka Castle A. o. X. NJ. O.
Eureka Council, Jr.. o. U. A, NJ.
Fame Castle, A. o. X. NJ. G.
Franklin Lodge, A 0. q. Il,
German Beneficial Society, No. l.
Humanity Circle, b. OF Y.
Hyatt's Military Band.
Industry Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Lincoln Lodge, X. of p,
Musical Art Society.
Manning Association.
Moriel Encampmcut K Of st. J. and NJ.
Reynolds Encampment, ]. 0, o. y.
Street and Sewer Directors.
Wilmington COnclave, d. of L. o. r. g,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11

$l2.O0 Suits made to your measure worth
SO. 90, lsU0 and 300 reduced TO sl2Oo,
don't want TO carry them over Lockyers,
SG9 Market street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11

Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, etc.
quickly relieved by Browns bronchial Tro-
cses. They surpass oil other preparations
in removing hoarseness and IS cough rem
edy are pre- cminently the best.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
ro RebulIc the Engine.

The Water Witch Fire Company yester.
the American Fire Engine Company Of
Seneca Falls N. Y. The engine will be
scat there Immediately and when 1t 70.
turns 1t will be as go I'd as new and one OF
best If not the best, engine in the depart
ment
The engine was built In 1879 for the
Weccacos Company. Six years ago the
Water Witch Company bought the engine
and The machine has been in service since.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-11
Everybody Read

Everybody Read
And learn that tho photographs made by
Cummings, the photographer, are aoknow.
lodged to be the best 3)2 Market street.
The First Steamer.
The first steamer Of the new Clay Line
between Fousoy, England, and the North
Atlantic ports, arrived In the Delaware
yesterday with n load Of china. Part of
the cargo will DO uulpadcd hore and the
remainder ut Philadelphia.
$1,000 Black Chevlot suits made Ia order.
Lockyers 1903 Market street.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
All Chosen Again.

At the annual meeting at Dallas
of the Texas State Fair and Dali
las Exposition association w. H.
CASTOR, B. E. Cabell, J. B.
Adoue and Sydney Smith were
reelected president, vice presi-
dent, treasurer and secretary re-
spectively. The board of direc-
tors was also reelected. Secre-
tary Smith was rendered a vote
of thanks by the directors. The
entertainment of this year netted
a profit of $4,000.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

"a word to the wise is sufficient
and a word from the wise should be
sufficient, but you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. The oft re-
peated experience of trustworthy per-
sons may be taken for knowledge. Mr..
w. NJ. Terry says Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction than
any other in the market. He has been
in the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
twelve years; has. sold hundreds of bot
ties of this remedy and nearly all 9TH
err cough medicines manufactured,
which shows conclusively that Cham
berlain's is the most satisfactorily to
the people, and is the best. For sale by
all druggists. N 2ii
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
Opposed by Turpie.

In the senate Turpie (Dcm. }
of Indiana made speech in OPP
position to the Nicaragua canal
bill, attacking it on the ground
of the mixed interest of the Mar
thine company, which he bitterly
scored. Messrs. Berry and Raw
Inns offered amendments to the
bill. The District of Columbia
appropriation bill, carrying $6,-
$50, $50, passed the house.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

The U. B. F. hall at Paris with
500 worth of paraphernalia, E.
L. Burrell's grocery store with
$500 worth of goods, the store of
Jack Flynn and the residences of
Charley Williams and Bud Gray
were all destroyed by fire. The
fire originated from stove over
Hymns store in a bedroom. Loss
over $4,000, with little insurance,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
Drake Pardoned.

J. M. Drake,a citizen of Waco,
who in August, 1887, killed S. L.
Gum in that city, was two or
three times convicted and tho
case once or twice reversed and
remanded, defendant finally get
ting q life verdict, has been par
doned blythe governor. His final
conviction was in 1891. His age
and infrmities, excellent deport-
ment and refusal to escape when
an opportunity presented itself,
together with the opinions of j..
w. Taylor, the county attorney,
and Hon. l.. w. Goodrich, the
trial judge, that the case in law
was manslaughter at most, led
the governor to pardon him.
Drake previous to the killing
conducted a job printing Office
at Waco.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
President at Atlnuta.

President Mckinley and party
received most enthusiastic well
come upon their arrival at Allan
ia. An artillery salute was also
given. Before both houses of
the Georgia Legislature the chief
magistrate delivered an address
that was heartily applauded. The
president after extending thanks
for the greeting he received said
it afforded him great pleasure to
join with Georgians in celebrat-
ing the signing of the treaty of
peace with Spain. Sectional
feelings no longer hold back" he
said, "the love we bear each 9TH
er. Fraternity is the national
anthem sung by chorus Of forty
five states and our territories at
home and beyond the seas. The
Union is once more the common
altar of our love and loyalty, our
devotion and sacrifice. The old
flag again waves over us in peace,
with new glories which our sons
have this year added to its sacred
folds" Mr.. Mckinley said that
a nation which cares for its dis
abled soldiers as we have always
done will.never lack for defend
ers. He said every soldiers grave
should be cared for and that the
time has come when "we should
share with you in the care of the
graves of the Confederate SOL
diers." In answer to calls Gen.
Wheeler complimented the pres
ident on his war policy and paid
attribute to Admiral Dewey. A
grand floral parade was given, re-
viewed by the president and Mrs.
Mckinley and cabinet. At night
the president and lady attended a
reception at the Capital City
club. The second day of the
peace jubilee was characterized
by QUE of the longest professions
ever witnessed in the south. In
line were 10000 school children,
5000 infantry, 400 carriages con
tanning 1900 people, 1000 mem
pers of secret organizotion, 500
Confederate veterans under Gen
Wheeler, 100 Grand Army men,
1000 laboring men, 100 officers
and marshals, twelve bands, 20C
mounted police, members of thu
Y. M. G. A. and Evangelical as.
sociatlon, fire department, etc
At Piedmont park an immense
assemblage heard the president
, make speech. A grand banquet
, attended by many notables, was
rendered the chief magistrate in
the evening.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

The gate system has been abol-
ished on the lines Of the Missou-
ri, Kansas and Texas railway in
Texas. About 100 men have
been thrown out of employment
in consequence. The system met
with considerable opposition from
the travelling public, but the rail
road company was satisfied with
its workings.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

Nine men were Killed and three
injured at Winspeare bridge near
Corfu, N. Y, on the New York
Central railway. They were all
Poles except the foreman, who
was also killed. In stepping from
one track to avoid an approach
ing train they got in front of a
fast express and were literally
ground to pieces.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
RHnuMATIsM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great re-
lief, and can recommend it as a splen-
did Imminent for rheumatism and other
household use for which we have found
1t valuable.-W. ]. Cuyler, Red Creek,
n. j.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity
w. G. Phippin, editor Red Creek Hog
aid. For sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
Applicants Numerous.

The vacancies which are soon
to occur OF senior and junior ma
jors in the first Texas regiment Of
volunteer infantry have caused a
flood of applications for the de-
sirable positions to reach the Of
fee of the adjutant general from
captains of the different COM
panies of the regiment.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

After supposedly killing a COW
by knocking her in the head with
an AK, Albert Sykes and several
companions In Kaufman county
proceeded to remove her hide.
When about half through the
animal arose, chased the men out
of the pen and then expired.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

Little Jot Barham accidentally
shot himself in the palm of one
of his hands. A few days after
ward lockjaw set in and in TWEEN
ty-four hours he was u corpse.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
WHERE is the HURT?

No matter how deeply seated the pain
may be, 1t must yield to Billington's Light
ming Liniment. A marvellous penetrating
remedy for rheumatism, neuralgia and all
aches or Injuries. Utterly different from
other remedies. 20 cents at druggists. If
not sold In your locality you can secure
special offer or profitable agency by writing
at once. BILLINGTON'S LINIMENT CO.,
New Orleans, La.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

Several weeks ago horse fell
with a boy named Nat cambridge,
near Hillsboro. His left leg was
badly injured and inflammation
set in. II grew worse until it had
to be amputated.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

was reading and advertisement Of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in the Worchester En-
tedprlse recently, which leads me to
write this. l can truthfully say never
used any remedy equal to it for collie
and dlarrhoea. 1 have never had to
use more than one or two doses to cure
the wost case with myself or children
w. A. Stroud, Popomoke City, Md.
For sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

Sir William Jenner, the noted
pathologist and physician in or
binary to Queen Victoria and the
Prince of Wales, is dead.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

"Did you know" said the old colored
man, dat curses, like chickens, come
home to roos'?"
"I's hyuhd it," replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, IAN I 'specks it's so. But ter
tell de troof, allus thought chickens
wus talkin' big risks bout gittin home
in dis neighborhood. Washington
Star.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
A Sweet Memory.

Shell shall never, never cease to
enjoy the memories of my college
days.
He-What incident connected with
them is brightest in your memory?
She-Let me see-oh, yes! those ele-
giant ice cream sodas we used to get
down at the village apothecary's! -
Roxhury Gazette. osia p,nv
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

The North Texas Medical asso-
citation, DR.. j.. B. Shelmire of
Dallas presiding, held an inter
estlng session at Paris with q
fair attendance.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
The Atlantic ocean is crossed month-
~ by 1000 ships.


An English expert claims that the
wheat producing soil of the world is
unequal to the strain that will be put
upon IT. Even now when the food
supply is ample. thousands die because
their disordered stomachs fail to digest
the food they take. Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitiers strengthen and tone up The
stomach and digestive organs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

In 1888 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without 1t. We
find it gives instant relief In cases OF
for all rheumatic and neuralgia palma.
ID. g. Brant, Santa Ynez, Oai. For
sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

During the peace jubilee pro
cession at Atlanta carriage CON
taiuing Gems. Shafter and Law
ton was RIM into by another We
hicle. Both generals were thrown
out, but neither hurt.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

Younger sister-Why did you tell
Mr.. Callagain how old l am?
Elder Sister-You're too young for
that to make any difference Now, 1t
would be different If you were to tell
him my age.
Well l didn't. only told him you
were ten years older than am.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

While the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pennington, living
near Milford, was reaching up to
a mantel her clothing caught fire
and she was terribly burned.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

M. Mueller has been elected
president of the Swiss confedera,
ton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

The man who has to struggle for
a living acquires a superior education.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

There is such thing as being too
persistent at times.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

The Tyler Banking company
has discontinued business.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

samosta's Pure Face Powder
Beautlnos Ladies' Complexion. % cents box at ali
,DrunRistR,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21
For sale by
BSoHBNBURG & BLjoHM.

A little masculine remorse csten goes
long way with women.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

OOTITIE Habit Only guaranteed Painless
IIUIllIlll home cure No interference with
III llJ lIl work. No publicity; Book iree'
: = - Dr.. Purdy, Dept. U Houston, rex
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

PECANS :::;: s: 4; ; :;5 si; ::'''
HENRY PFEIFFER, Kansas City Mo.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-21

81 \ ~EnRH%RA II. 9. q A. Il. LACEY.
UM ia n Patent Attorneys Washington DO
- Ahu " Examination and opinion
on pAtentability and Hand Book TRKE' soYrs exo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22
BRIDGE FIGHTERS SURPRISED.

Two men got into an alteration late
Friday night fsw hundred feet out
from this end of the bridge promenade.
The alteration waxed warm, then fierce,
then personal. and finally violent. why,
you big stiff, said the smaller of the
men "If IL wasn't { for the cops I'd punch
your fat head right here. and punch IL
good" The other looked up and down
the promenade, which showed less than
half dozen persons. net one of them
wearing brass buttons. "Thsre isn't q
copper in sight" 10 observed. Now.
what II you dog" 10 add point tn the in
quiry he knocked the smaller mans hat
of. Then they went at IL hammer and
tongs. There was train passing Brook
lynwsrd, On the rear platform of which
stood bridge policeman substantially
constructed to a scale Of 200 pounds. AT
the poirt whore the men were fighting
the top of the iron railing which shuts
of the promenade from the tracks Is
about three feet above the level of the oar
platform. The big policeman took a
firm hold of the iron upright that sup
LOrts TIE car roof, Nhulteu ana tnfeW
himself clean over the railing. Then he
lighted on the fighters like an avalanche.
One rolled ore way, one the other.
Sitting upon the flooring Of the prom
enade they gave voice 10 unanimous
sentiment:
"'where the devil did you come from"
The big copper lifted the smaller man
10 his feet and projected him violently
Brooklynward.
''Get homo to BROOKLYN he said.
Tho other pugnacious individual got a
decided impetus toward Manhattan
borough.
"Go back to New York" said the
policeman.
Both kept on going and rs they went
they heard the voice OF the mysterio iously
materialized guardian of tie ps AGO add:
And thank your lucky stars didn't
take you to the COOP.
The two men are undoubtedly wonder
ing vet whether that cop jumped down
from one of the bridge towers or climbed
up from tenement roof. The Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22
i. D. NEWELL & SON, ~s;t%'s;::: zss; s;:::t: :"'

who knows what Is best for us. IL seems,
If possible, it will bo great deal wors,
here than ever IL was at Boston for We
have so many confounded tories here. l
cannot writs you in full.
In l.77, the same correspondent writes,
"You wrote me not tn fail to come with
uncle. but cannot, for we have teen In
such tumult we havs been In the jaws
of the enemy as 1t were, but Almighty
God has preserved us through Hismercy.
These words suRge st the probable pic-
ture of n young girl taking journey to
visit relatives, on horse back, or Ia some
rude stage subject to delays by storm.
accident, bad roads, or sudden, unex-
pected movement of the enemy In time f
war. Place beside 1t the picture of the
great granddaughter Of this pfim Revolu-
tionsry girl. In her trim tuilor-made
travelling garb gliding smoothly along In
parlor car, and arriving fresh and sweet
at the end of hundred mile trio. In
three hours or little morei
In a letter dated Jan. 9th, 177S Mis-
Give says: Cousin Ruth, do excuse
me for not coming to sac You last fall
for we were in such distress we could not
think Of visiting friends. We have been in
peace since Uncle was here, but we expect
the spring will bring troutle enough.
/ should be glad to see You, but do not
extect you while times holo as they are,
but would not fail Uf having you come
If you thiak you can do 80 In safety"
A glance over this small bundle Of let
tiers has taken us paok to historic day S
and primitive times. and by contrast
makes us exceedingly content with our
own times and ways. Will n century
hence record for our day a character so
worthy song and story as the hero Of Feb.
22 4. "A. X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22

100 per cent was the highest per-
een,sge sttainable in points on Whis-
kies exhibited at the Worlds Column
bisu Exposition.
Chester X. Graves q Sons OF Boston
indirectly exhibited Guckenheimer
Pure Rye Whiskcy, distilled May, 1880.
This brand was awarded frs, prize
over all competitors.
a few dozen bottles OF this Whiskey
are still owned by the Messrs. Graves
. Sons, and the attention OF News
readers is called TO the fact that once
sold no mote can be obtained
"The responsibility and reIiatility
OF the rep ege1tatious made by c n.
Graves 3 Sons. whose address 10 Box
'o3e, Boston, IS urqusstioned lt
iou went fine Whiskey, write them" !"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Delegat From All Parts of he World TO
Assemble al London.

The third wutli's sunday school oop-
veution will be held IN London, July II
t0 10. The Catal ma OF the Cunard line
has been set aside flr tho use OF del apat fs
10 the oonV ntion from the Unit a States
and prO,inn. She will sail from Boston
eGnesdav. duno 90 az 5:.UH. M. The
most uotei sandy school teachers and
] aders viii 10 in tie pHrp % sail on
tlis vessel On the night befOrs sailing
Erlrd reception viii he tsudtiod 20
the dtlsxaits aLd their friends in Ire.
mont iciuf j. ~ toe executive niaittee
~ the hassaf j. sotIs lut4f- Dement, -
iionri Surdav SoiuIi AssUcinfiau. The
Fourth of July eel bratinn viii te h,li
In mid otcHu. A. Is eNTeltpd ;hat n
number OF Providence people Will be IN
the Iar'-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22
Mr.. Canning the Nominee.

A Democratic caucus was htlt In the
Narrngansett Hotel yesterday afternoon
by tie Democratic members OF the citv
government to bring out candidate for
the Office of board Of canvassers and
registration. MIR. Canning ana Coun-
Gilman Kavanaugh were talked Of fer the
Office AMI were brought before the
caucus TO be voted on. MIR. Canning re
ceived eight votes ana MIR Kavanaugh
three. MIR. Canning was declared the
"a didate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-22

II is proposed by some French a,ronauts
. 70 60 In search Of Ardree In another bnl-
loon. The French balloon will have
nun Der OF reservoir balloons along with
1t and the explorers expect to be able
thereby to stay up in the air Tor a coupls
Of months and 10 get birds eve view Of
very wide stretch of territory. The ball
loon idea for reaching the North Pole il
thus to be given pretty thorough trial
before II Is abandoned. And. as to that
u IL yet to be demonstrated that. for polar
research. balloons are not ss effective and
just ~ safe ~ ether kind Of craft surely
n polar adysnturers had not bssn par
tieuIafly merry lot, the idea Of advancing
very far by ship would long ago have
bssn abandoned in the face OF the record
Of disaster.