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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Greene Comfy Court.

STANARDSVILLE VA, May lL-Spe-
cial.-Greene County Court was not as
well as attended to-day, as usual
There were two indictments made TO-
day by the grand jury-Sl Young TOR
shooting Tom Mayors. and General Shif-
lette, for stealing corn. Young was ball
ed, and his case will not come up until
June court.
Court is still in session. and they are
irving Alfred Norris for shooting John
Morris. He was shot in the neck, and
the ball came out at his mouth. He
claims IL was an accident. The shooting
occurred last winter in the mountains
There has been one volunteer TO tight
for Cuba in the last day or two-Mr. j.
n. Mcmillan. Others speak OF joining
the army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
FINE ENTERTAIN MENT.
Ninth Number of the Members Course
az the Y. VI. G. 4.

The ninth number of the Members
Comurse OF entertainments OF the Young
Mems Christian Association took place
last night in the Association Hall before
a fairly large and highly entertained au-
dience.
The evenings programme was con-
tributed 10 by the members OF the Asso-
cation gymnasium in their annual exhi-
bition of class work under the direction
OF Professor r. II. Merrill and by Mr..
Z. p. Ransom, of New York. in double
series OF truly mystical examples Of high
art illusion, many OF which he explained
TO the audience after hist performing
them.
The numbers contributed by the class
included dumb bell drills. hygienic horse
work. high diving. Barjum bar-bell drill.
high kicking. parallel bar. uotato race
and tumbling.
One OF the events OF the evening wasl
the presentation OF the championship
basket ball banner OF the Association
season By DR.. d. A. Kuyk. who per-
formed the task IN happy manner pecu-
liar 10 him. The championship team
consisted OF Messrs. A. A. Booth leap
tain) ]. W. Marshall. Leroy Watson. l..
@. Burruss. w. +. Duncanson and w.
C.. Lancaster.
Physical Director Merrill, whose effica.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
The Tar Disposed OF.

There was a meeting OF the suo-com-
mttee on Lght-consisting of Messrs
Tanner. Witte and Wallerstein-held in
room OF the City Hall last night to de-
eide what disposition should be made OF
the tar remaining at the bottom or the
tank at the Lower Gas Works. The COM
mttee decided to allow the Armltage
Manufacturing Company to have this tar
at sixty-fve cents per barrel, the former
contract price. There are about fifty
barrels of tar left In the tank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

ency was amply demonstrated by the
numerous exhibitions Of physical pow
ers on the part of his pupils also gave
an illustrated talk on the authropometric
chart as a record Of physical develop
ment.
The entertainment closed with a living
representation Of the letters Y. NJ. c. A.
by the members Of the class which elicit
ed prolonged applause.
Secretary Mckee spent about two hours
at Camp Lee yesterday and through his
invitation between two and three hun
dred soldiers would have attended the
exhibition as the associations guests
had IL not been for the rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
A WORKOUT FAD.
"Spring Medicines" BLOOD Purifiers" and
"Tonics" an Old-Fashioned Idea.

meals assist IN digestion wonderfully b>.
cause they will digest the food promptly
before 1t has time TO ferment and sour
and the weak stomach relieved and as-
sisted In this way soon becomes strons
and vigorous again.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are superior
10 any secret patent medicines because
you know what you are taking into your
stomach.
They are sold by druggists everywhers
at SOC. per package. Write 4. A. Stuart
Co. Marshall, Mich. for book on stomach
diseases mailed free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Pure blood strong nerves and muscles,
firm, healthy flesh, can only come from
wholesome food well digested. blood
purifiers" and nerve tonic" do not reach
the cause or the mischief. The stomach
Is the point TO be looked after. The safest
and surest way TO cure any form OF IN
digestion Is 20 take after each meal some
harmless preparation OF this kind com
posed OF vegetable essences, pure peosln.
golden seal and fruit salts. sold by drug
gists under name Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets, and these tablets taken after
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
THE RICHMOND lYCEUM.
Board Of Directors Elected for the En-.
suing Year.

suing Year.
A meeting of the members OF the Rich
mond Lyceum was held at the Jefferson
last night: There was a large number
present. A constitution and bylaws to
govern the organization were adopted.
and the following Board of Managers
was elected: Colonel Henry c. Jones,
Rev. DR.. Il. y. Csisch. Superintendent
William +. Fox, OF the public schools;
President r. w. Boatwright OF Rich
mond College; J. L. Hill, J. Garland
Pollard, Arthur b. Clarke George NJ.
West, r.. A. Hoen. w. r. Meredith, Os-
car Swineford, John Morton. b. B. Valen-
tine. Leon Wallerstein. and c. d. Wing
field. Scion b. Woodhn, Virginius New
ton.
It was decided that the tickets for the
events next year will not be accepted
at the door after the hours the enter
tainments begin.
Two representatives will be sent 10
meeting OF the Southern Lyceums to be
held in August. Ga. on May nth.
The new Board OF Managers will hold
a meeting next Saturday night at Sis
o'clock at the Jefferson 10 elect officers
and transact other business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
THE EDGEC0MBE GUARDS.
A Fine Company with an Enviable
History-Cotton Damaged.

TARBORO, " c.. May 12-special.-
The Edgecomb Guards, which will be
Company +, Of the Second North Caro-
lima Regiment. under the call OF the
President, will leave here to-day for RAJ
leigh. where they will be modified and
mustered into the United states service;
Tn Edgcombe Guards Is a historical
company: II being the same company or
which wyatt was member the hrst
MARTYR Of the Southern cause wyatt
was killed at Big Bethel, and is buried
in Richmond. -
The Edgecombe Guards is composed or
ninsfy-eight as fine looking young men
as YOU will md and will give good
account OF themselves n they should
meet the "Dons" in deadly encounter.
The political pot has commenced 10
boil in this section. RAIDS. Populists ana
Democrats, each maneuvering for posi-
ton
The late cold wet weather has been
verV damaging to cotton. Many farmers
have had their crops 20 plant over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

ons OF public trust in Kansas City. either
none has a more enviable reputation foy
IS Burns, Collector OF the Port OF Kansas
70 the letter the maxim, "a public ofica
he carried with him the respect OF every
epublicans alike.
psia Tablets and he does not hesitate 70
years" said Mr.. Burns Yesterday. Never
living seemed burden az II does 10 Ali
" months ago / began taking Stuart's
relief, and now. although ! am still TAX
FIRST time In twenty years I can eat any,
m it. You can't imagine the pleasure Of
ufferer.
medicine before. but feel as n every
while II is personally distastefu 10 me 20
as II / had no right 20 shirk the oppor-
ers from dyspepsia. ! have been recon-
Only recently I took James H. Hills. the
and | understand he also Is being Won
too highly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

OF the men who have occupied posiu
by gift OF the people or by appointment;
ability honesty and efficiency than Jam
city under Grover Cleveland. He lived
is a public trust" and when he retired
one In the mmunity-Democrats and Z
James Burns has used Stuart's Dyspe
say they have accomplished wonders.
II suffered with dyspepsia for twenty
knew what IL was 10 enjoy life-in fact
who suffer severely with dyspepsia. A Re
Dyspepsia Tablets. From the first I felt
ing them, ] feel entirely cured. For the
thing / want and suffer no IN effects fro
this unless you have been a dyspepsia
Il never gave n testimonial for any
body ought 20 know of this remedy, and
appear in print In this connection, l feel
tunity 90 perhaps help some other suffer
mending the Tablets 10 an my friends.
father Of Father Lills. down 10 get some,
derfully benefited. / can't recommend It
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

would be taken up next Monday for con-
sderation.
In the early part Of the session upon
request of Mr.. Hawley, chairman OF
Military Affairs Committee. who stated
that he had papers Of great Importance
10 the War Department, the Senate went
into executive session. The doors were
opened twenty minutes later.
Mr.. Hawley presented the conference
report upon the bill providing for the
furnishing OF supplies 10 the people OF
Cuba and arr and ammunition and
military stor the Cuban patriots.
The report VAS agreed 20.
The Senate. at 5:45 =. NJ, went into
executive session and at p. NJ. adjourn
ed until Monday.
I'm the House.
WASHINGTON, May 12-The House
to-day effected little legislation.
A joint resolution providing for the or
ganization Of a volunteer auxiliary naval
force for coast defence involving the en-
listment for the continuance Of the pres
ent war of volunteers and employment OF
additional vessels was passed.
The House voted 10 insist upon It's nom
concurrence in the Senate amendment 70
the bill providing for feeding and arming
the Cuban people. and the Speaker named
as conferees Messrs Marsh OF Illinois.
Griffin OF Wiconsin, and Cox OF Tennes-
see
The House at Ais o'clock adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Lakeside Club Bicycle Races.

The Fisld Sports Committee OF the
Lakeside wheel Club will hold a meeting
at $50 o'clock tonight at the Common
wealth Club TO arrange the final details
for the bicycle races TO be held under the
auspices OF the club on May 18th. These
ing. Some OF the fastest riders In the
club have decided to enter. and tho prizes
offered are particularly handsome II is
expected that many Of Richmond's fash
tonabse psopl~ NV DO present to witness
thAas syentA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
NINE MORE ADMITTED,
Several New Inmates 10 be Received
at the Soldiers Home.

The Board OF Visitors OF the Soldiers
Home met last night and adopted reso-
lutions of respect 10 the memory OF the
late Joseph b. Mckinney.
The Board approved the application OF
nine veterans who wish TO be admitted
to the Home. They will be here IN
few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
East Hanover Presbytery.

The Presbytery OF East Hanover win
meet in the First Presbyterian church
this morning at 1880 O'Clock for the pur-
pose Of examining Mr. James Arthur.
with a view 10 licensing him 10 the
ministry. Mr.. Arthur will preach to-
night at the First Presbyterian church
at s o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
RennhlIcan Nominations.

ROCKINGHAM. ". c., May t2.-Special.
diclal District al Hamlet to-day nominal
ed John p. Cameron. OF Rockingham, Tor
solicitor. and Herbert r. Seawell. OF Car
thage. for Judge OF Superior Court. The
Democrats held grand white man rauv
az Laursnburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
TOOK A
PAIR OF GAMES.
Cincinnati Easily Defeated the St.
Louis Mugwumps,
ORIOLES WRETCHED PLAYING.
Boston Took Yesterdays Game from
Them without Trouble-Seymour's
Mastery Pitching Defeated
the Brooklyns.
ORIOLES WRETCHED PLAYING.
YesferdnY's Scores.

Cincinnati. s; st. Louis, s. (hrst game);
3; st. Louis =. Second game).
Boston. Is; Baltimore. 8.
Louisville. 8; Pfttsburg. q
New York, s; Brooklyn. 8.
Cleveland, IL: Chicago, 4.
The Washington-Ph Philadelphia game was
on account OF rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
HE WILL NOT HANG TO-DAY.
The Governor Grants a Reprieve to
William Eskins.

William Eskins. a coored man. was 70
have been executed at Warrenton to-day
for attempting 10 commit a criminal as
quier county, but Governor Tyler mas
granted him a reprleye.
The Governor received the following tel
egram last night:
Warrenton, Va. May 18th.
William Eskins is 10 be executed at
in the morning. He asks reprieve Of FIVE
days for reasons which will be forwarded.
r. X. CAMPBELL.
Rev. WALTER h. ROBERTSON.
The Governor promptly issued an oroer
DAVIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
rne Ne,yark Nearly Ready.

NORFOLK. VA, May l2.-speclal.--rhe
cruiser Newark. u 10 stated to-day. will
be ready 10 sail In ten days. The yacht
Penelope was locked to-day at this yard.
Eleven hundred 6-inch shells ware earg-
ed to-day from the Norfolk navy yard 70
Newport News where they VIII be Put
aboard the auxiliary cruiser Dixis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Stimulate the stomach. QrM nm
rouse the liver. cure bilious A uvA
ness, headache, dizziness, hIS
sour stomach. constipation.
etc Price rs cents. Solo by all druzsista
The only rfns 90 take with HOODS ssraspsriIlA

run up against this year Is Hartford.
BY the time Lancaster gets through
down there this week Jake Wells may
not have such a strong lead for first
place-Lancaster IntelligcnceT.
Up to date that hard time has failed
tD materialize.
The official score of yesterdays game
as follows
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Rain.

ATTENTION. PA, May 12-Newark
game postponed on account OF rain.
READING PA, May 12.-Paterson game
to-day postponed on account OF rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Funeral of Mrs. Emms.

The funeral OF Mrs. S. A. ENNIS, who
died Wednesday night. will take place
this morning at o'clock from 81. Peters
Cathedral with requiem mass and the
interment MIL be made In Mt Calvary
cemetery. duh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Three-base mushroom, FOX, hIusIHdI'
Wheelock. Sacrifice hits-Wentz 2. Stolen
bases-Wheelock. 3; Fox, 2; McFarIan'
George. Left on bases - Nortolk' :;
hartford 8. Struck out-Foreman. 4;
Bowen. 3. Double plays - Mcmahon
Chiids. Purvis. First base on balls
OF Foreman, 5. Umpire-Tate. Time,
TX
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
NORFOLK, g; HARTFORD, 2.

The Oyster Shuckers Grated the
Nutmegs.
NORFOLK, VA, May 12.-Special.-
Norfolk defeated Hartford to-day in the
first game of the series. They grated
the Nutmegs as the score shows. Ire
features Of the game were Norfolk's SUI
perb fielding and hitting. The score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Morris Park Races.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Results at Nor
ris Park:
First race six furlongs-Mr Batter
(even) first; Swift Mas G to 1 and even)
second; Danforth GO to j third. Time,
lis.
Second race-one mile-Damien q to 100
first; Our Johnny G to - second; High
Hoe g to u third. Time. 1886.
Third race-ive furlongs-Kingdon g
to u first; Grafton as to 1 and 5 to u
second; Counsellor Weinberg @ 10 y
third. Time, 1:N
Fourth race-oboggan Handicap. six
furlongs-Octagon (5 to p first; Irish
Reel a to and to 81 second. Cleophus
g TO p third. ime. 1:15 IA.
Fifth race-one half Of a mile-Tender
Is to u first: Ornamental (6 to and 2to u
second; Lady Dora a 10 u third.
Time. so.
Sixth race-one mile-The Huguenot &c
to u first: Storm King g to l and to 81
second; he Manxman q to u third.
Time, 1:i2 1-2.
On Churchill Downs.
LOUISVILLE. May 12.-Results at
Churchill Downs:
First race-hve furlongs-spirituelle g
to 50 first: Chimura &c to u second; Syria
Q5 to u third. Time. l:04 1-2
Second race-one mile-Frank Thomp-
son % 10 10) first; Forte Is TO u second;
Banished q to y third. ime. 1:4S Ia
Third race-four furlongs-Callbrian q
to 81 FIRST Flavius Us TO u second; Hard
Knot G2 TO u third. Time. so 1-2.
Fourth race-Mademoiselle Stakes
seven furlongs: value. 81, 250-Uarda a
10 u FIRST Ollie Dixon Q3 to l0) second ;
Eleanor Holmes @ to 81 third. Time
1871 1-2.
Fifth race--one mile and a sixteenth
Paul Kauvar e TO u first; Kitty B. % to
- second; Oxnard Qs 10 81 third. Time
ISL.
sixth race-six furlongs-Motilla q 10
p first: Southern Shick q to - second !;
Ada Russell 90 to u third. Time. LII IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Games To-Day.

Lancaster at Richmond. y 'E,
Hartford at Norfolk.
Reading az Paterson.
Newark at Allentown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
THE CHAMPIONS
WERE DEFEATED.
Archie StimmeII and Those Behind
Him Did the Work,
IT WAS A SPLENDID VICTORY.
Nobody Felt safe Until the Last One OF
the Champions Had Been Killed
and the Deed was Accomplished
with a Dcwcyizcd Finish.


Richmond. 3; Lancaster = ~ " :
Norfolk. .; Hartford. 2. "
Reading Paterson. Rain.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Rain. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Games To-Day.

Brooklyn at Boston. = III
Chicago at Cleveland. -
Washington at New York.
Baltimore at Philadelphia.
ST. Louis at Pittsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Chesbro has again donned the Richmond
uniform and sat on the players bench
Yesterday He has Withdrawn his de-
mands Chesbro'S friends are pleased
10 know that he has reached this deter
mination. for there is a future ahead OF
the young player that should not be
spoiled by hasty action this early in
his career.
stimmelI deserves a good deal Of credit
for his work in the box yesterday.
The errors made by Leahy and Luten-
berg may have been more costly than
they turned out TO be and IL simply
means that each player must work his
hardest all the time.
There Is no kick coming against UNI
plre Brennan. He is one Of the finest
Norfolk jumped again yesterday ana the
thanks Of the Crew Of the Mary Jane
should be extended the Cherubs.
Rain IS playing havoc with the games
I'm the north this week. Last week II
was here.
The Cherubs have a good lead now and
thew must work TO keep It.
Hartford took another tumble in per-
centage yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Summary: Two-base hits Madison.
Double plays - Hargrove to Gutenberg;
Ward TO Madison to Chiles. Base on
balls 49, on Stimmel, 8. or Sprogel, 8.
Struck out-By Stimmell, 2. Time OF
game-i:N. Umpire-Brennan. Attend
ance, 1.500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13
Now Norls. @: BROOKLYN. 8.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Wash
ington-P Philadelphia game scheduled for
to-day was postponed on account OF wet
grounds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-13

Jolly Piggy Ward put a deal Of life
IN the game, and his joliyins caused
euste little bit Of amusement. The
visitors are all good players and the
chsrues must keep up 10 their standard
A. they want 10 como out on top.
4 Ia hardest team that RisAmond has
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06
Kobbed the Grare.

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subjec:
is narrated by him as follows: 1 was in
most dreadful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, 10 appetite gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three. physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, a friend
advised trying Electric Bitters,' and to
my great Joy and surprise, the first bot
tie made decided improvement [ con-
tinued their nse for three weeks, and am
now we'll man. l know they saved
my lite and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try them.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06
The Discovery of the Day.

Aug J. Bogel, the leading druggist ol
Shreveport, La, says: ''Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best seller
1 haye." J. F. Campbell, merchant OF
Stafford, ArIz., writes; DR.. Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for it;
it never fails, and is sure cure for con-
sumption, coughs and colds. 1 cannot
say enough for its merits" DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Colds
and Coughs is not an experiment. 1t
has been tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. 1t never
dieappoints. Trial bottles free at Blake
ley & Ho1ghton's.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06
PERS 3SAL MENTION.

B. f. Jones. of Prineville, is in the
city.
Konrad Lohli, of Tygh Valley, is in
the city.
j. Adams, of Klickitat, is at the UNA
Gilla House.
A. T. Striker, of wasco, is in the city
on business.
John Medler, of Wasco, is in the city
on business.
Mrs: S. Hauser, of Tygh, is at the
Umatilla House.
Rev. Boltz and wife returned last
might from trip to the valley.
George Moabus is in the city from
Missoula, visiting his sister, Mrs. Nolan.
Misses Bessie and Annie Lang re-
turned last night from Cloud Cap Inn
where they spent the Fourth.
Miss Lizzie Cox, of Kingsley, came up
from Portland last evening and is reg
istered at the Umatilla House.
Miss Estela Hermann. of San Fran
cisco, arrived in the city last evening,
and Will visit the Misses Glenn.
Misses Elva' Gaunt and Josephine
Bruno were in the city from their homes
IN Klickitat county to spend the Fourth.
Louie Gheres, who has been visiting
friends in the city for some time, left
last night for Sprague where he has ac-
X cepted a position in store.
L. B. Conan, the genial o. R. & N.
conductor, with his wife and daughter
came up on the evening train last even
ing and are visiting friends in the city.
Mrs Samuels and two daughters,
Estella and Germaine, arrived on the
boat last evening to visit the family of
Hugh Glenn. They will return to Port
land on this mornings boat.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06

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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06
time could heve possibly been chosen for
the launching of boat for the United
States snavy.-Oregonian
FOOTBALL.

There have been six games of football
between the State University of Cali
fornia and Stamford; Stanford has
won three games and the other three
games have resulted in ties. In all
other intercollegiate contests Berkeley
takes the lead-especially in musical
matters. Stanford has tried year after
year to get glee club that would com
pare tavorably with the one from Berke-
iey-but she has never succeeded. The
concerts given by the Berkeley boys are
on par with the concerts given ty
eastern university musical clubs, and
no one should fail to hear the concert
given by the Berkeley students tonight.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-06
ANOTHER OCEAN GREYHOUND
EOrped o. Boat Fox Successfully LAUGHED
at Portland.

Fully three thousand people witnessed
the launching of the torpedo-Eoat Fox
in Portland Monday afternoon. They
stood on the Madison street bridge, on
East Water street, and they swarmed in
small boats on the river. They were
natriotlc and enthusiastic IN the eX-
treme, and when the trim little craft
Slid down the ways with a silken
emoothness and nestled in the river, as
if she recognized that it was that ele-
ment for which she was built, they
cheered until they had no voices to cheer
longer,
The launching went off as smoothly as
the capture of Cervera's fleet. From
the time when little Vera Patterson,
after three mighty efforts, succeeded in
breaking the big bottle of champagne
over her bow till she rested serenely
alongside her sister ship at the wharf
there was not the slightest break in the
proceedings.
She struck the water gently. and sat
up as gracefully as yacht, as she made
her way past the myriad of small boats
WHICH suIIouuuSu uSi oCSih' OnO "o'
brilliantly decorated with her sigma
locker, and the gay flags and bunting OF
the boats on the river, under the blu'
eky. made picture that will not sooI
be forgotten. Those who went down OF
her cheered as she went down, and thos,
on the wharf and river cheered back
while the whistle on the Davis, which
had been put under steam for the frs
time, shrieked and howled as if the.
had gone mad.
1t was a very happy and patriotic
crowd, and no more fitting nor happ.