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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
GOV ORNAMENT PROPOSALS
WANTED.

Custom House Astoria. or, Collectors
once. April .. iss9 supplies for revenue
vrsscls-Scalcd proposals FOR supplying
ship chanIlcry. ratIona, and coal 10 vca-
sells OF the United States Revenue Gutter
Service In this collection district during
the nscal year ending June 20. 1900 will
be- received at this once uu,il o'clock
p. m. o, Thursday May II. iSso, at which
time they will be publicly opened Tho
coal furnished 10 be anthracite or b.
luminous OF best quality: uniform In
character. TO weigh 2.?D pounds TO the
ton. TO be delivered on board the vessels
u, such times and In such qualities aa
may be rrqulrcd. a, localities readily ae'
ccsslhle to said vessels. and 10 be sub
jrct 20 inspection as 10 quality and
weight Bidders win name the price
both for Neaming and stove coal. and
also their facilities for furnishing the
vessels with fresh water. and their
charges therefor The right II reserved
10 reject any or all bids, Blank forms
OF proposals FOR ship chandlcry and ra-
lions. with schedules attached. may be
had upon application TO this once Sep
arate bids will De received AZ tho same
time and place for lubrlea,inE and u
Illuminating oils. JOHN FOX Collector
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

the body OF Clou,rle had not been dis
covered and nothing further had been
learned respecting the mysterious death
OF the Men, MIR, Johannsen Is ot the cpin.
ton that their death was not due 60 any
form ~ poison but the result OF OK.
haustion and exposure to tho cxtraor-
dmary melemcnt weather Tor which
they had gone into the woods unpreparcd
He recalled the fact that shortly after
their departure the coast was visited by
one ot the most severe and protractcd
hail storms ever known In this vicinity.
The men were without shelter unprovld-
cd with suitable provisions Tor such an
undcrtakIRg, and must have suffered ter
Irlbly from The fury oG the elements, lic
thinks the whole movcmcm VAS ill-
planned and very imprudently under
takcu considering the nature ot the
country to I've traverSed, the time ot year
and character ot work to be performed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
Secretary.
NOTICE. NOTICES NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by the uq-
| dersignod, at No lii and No. lis Fourth
street, Portland. oregon, up to and until
May 18th 1889 AT o'clock y, m, for tht
purchase Of the entire stock OF drugs
and medicines goods and merchandise
all shelving and trade fixtures, except
Ing only two nickel plated show cases In
the rear end thereof. contained In that
certain drug store formerly owned and
occupied by the Estes-Conn Drug Com
pany. at Nos. 5l0-5l2 Commercial street,
Astoria Oregon. Terms OF sale. cash on
delivery All bids must be accompanied
by certified check or deposit Of $4,000
or bid will not be considered. II bid Is
not accepted, deposit will be Immediately
returned The right to reject any and
all bids reserved.
Bids will also be likewise received by
me a. the same time and place, for the
purchase Of that certain two-story frame
building situated upon the west 30 feet
Of the north half OF LOT 3, block 49, In
that part N the city Of Astoria as laid
out and recorded by John Adair, In Clat-
SOP county, oregon. together with the
contents Of such building, excepting fx-
lures. Terms, cash on delivery The
two-story frame building will be sold
gubicc 10 q mortgage thereon.
LOUIS BLUMAUER.
Dated April Is. 1890
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
NOTICE. ASTORIA b. & l. AssocIA-
TON.

ASTORIA. April Q. is99.-To the stock
holders Astoria Building and Loan As
socation; Notice Is hereby given that
the regular annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Astoria Building and Loan
Association will be neid May .. lSS9 being
the frst Tuesday after tho firBt Wednes-
day In May--ln accordance with Article
". Sections /. 2. and Of tho By laws
for the election OF u,rcctors and tho
transaction OF such other business as
nay come before said meeting. Al 8 p.
m. on the day Of said meeting the share
holders will consider the ratification or
rejection OF the action OF the board Vt
directors In accepting the proposition Of
the Equitable Savings and Loan AssocIa-
lion OF Portland-for a transfer Of the
business and assets OF this Association
to the Equitable. WM. II. BARKER,
Attest: w. L. RoBB, President.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
CUTTERS ORDERED NORTH

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2s.--The rev.
enue cutters, Bear, Rush and Corwln,
now at this port. have been ordered 10
rendezvous at Seattle for Instructions
prior to a trip to northern waters. They
will be Joined there by the Grant and
Perry. The Mccullough now at Mare
Island, will not return to Manila, but
will sail for Puget sound on June l. Al
Seattle she will take on board the Fair
banks commission, which Is to deter
mine the boundary line between Alaska
and British Columbia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
A DEAD MAN BROUGHT TO LIFE.

In Paris recently man was revived
whose hear, had actually stopped boat
Ink, A daring surgeon cut through tho
dead man's ribs, grasped HIS heart. set
the blood In circulation. and tho wAp
brtalhcd, opened his eyes ard lived ll.ia
probable, however, Iha, the rally win be
Of short duration, although This it,rac,s
not az an from the miraculous nature OF
The deed l, he had kept his bowels regu.
lar disease could not have attacked him.
Hos,et,cr's Stomach hl,,ers Is natures
s,rongcs, ally. when nor laws have been
repeatedly disregsrded, when tired
stomach has been abused until lndiEcs.
tlon. constipation ana blllouanesa are the
result. then the Bl,tsrs proves lIA o..
heacy /, cannot be eduallcd. Your dos
tor would be the nrs, 10 recommend d.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
Personal MENTION,

Mr.. and Mrs. l.cmpke, " Svenson, spent
yesterday IN the city,
Miss Laura u, Foss, " Gray's river.
Is IN tho city, registered at the oceidcut,
Mr, and Mrs, J, W Conn were passcn.
gers on the down train from Portland
last night
J, walter Seahorg, the llwaeo cannrry.
man. was In the city yesterday, lie re.
turned home IN the evening.
Mrs. {. w. Fulton and Mrs II, r.
Prael lett for Portland ON the train yes.
terday TO attend the performance Of the
Bostonians
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
PARKER HOUSE.
rnE LOUVRE coNcERrs

The ANIME Ajl,, orchestra has become
dessrvcdly popular az the touv-c Crit
les OF music pronounce the rendition og
the program each nigh, as excellent A..
'orians fond og hlgh class music should
ust fail TO visit where a most enjoyable
evening may Dee spent The program
Tor next week follow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Walter < Smith, prominent real es-
tate dealer of Portland, and an extensive
owner OF West side property In Astoria,
who has been In the city the past few
days, returned to Portland on the train
last night, Mr. Smith was accompanied
by J. + EdmistOn capitalist OF Beaver
ton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

! Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran
church-English sunday school at $3.50
a, m; Norwegian services at l0a5 a. M
Text, John xvi S-iS The Work of the
Holy Ghost In Reproving the world OF
sin, and Of Righteousness and ,t Judg.
ment," English services at 1;So ., m
Text, First Corinthians, iS The Greatest
lls Charity"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

| Wanted-A capable man for agency In
Astoria, for corporation issuing short
time weekly ns,arment savings con.
tracts, very profitable to investors and
sells readily. Don't answer without good
references, This Is a hrst class. clean
proposition, Address J, II, Bridgctord.
Manager, Ss Abingdon building, Port.
Iland
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
ToDAY's WEATHER,
AROUND TOWN.

Ice cream and ice cream soda, at tho
Parlor.
Choice hams at Is cents a piece and
upwards at the Pat Market.
Wanted. to Borrow. 1900 on frst-elass
property in Astoria Address L. care OF
Astorian.
Best California wine % cents per gal
Ion. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone S.
Sweet cream received twice day and
no charge made for whipping or deliver
Ing cream at the Parlor.
Gentlemen wishing pleasant furnished
rooms can be accommodated by calling
at $50 Commercial street.
DR.. Ball has removed his dental office
Into the Mansell building. over the
Eastern Tea Company's store.
The very finest The ne plus ultra The
creme de Ia creme. That's Harper
whisky in three languages. Sold by Foard
q Stokes. Astoria, Oregon.
Rambler and Ideal bicycles for sale or
rent. Repairs and sundries at lowest
rates- Cali at cyclery. 58 Bond street
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
After May the Astoria Wood Yard
Company will deliver Knappton Mills
slab wood at your door, sawed, for $3.50
per cord Leave orders with F. L. Parker
or at the Astoria Wood Yard.
Kelly's transfer wagons deliver box
wood to any part Of the city on short
notice. All orders left at Zapfs furnl-
ture store, go Commercial street, will
receive prompt attention Telephone
Z4l.
Tue New Creamery Restaurant. Bond
street. near the alley between 18th and
18th streets, serves the best S-cent meal
ever set out in Astoria. Everything is
new, neat and clean, and absolute salts
faction ls guaranteed all patrons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Austria Is the only cmplrc In the world
which has never had colonies or even
Iransmarlno possessions
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

You Merchants Enteprslng their limos in
possibly They anxious and by selling to you
All
purchase
PURCHASE and
constantly 1 n
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Mrs Amelia Godfrey. a young Arabia
woman was arraigned in the police court
yesterday on a charge of peddllng with
out license Her stock IN trade con-
sisted OF a satchel full OF trlnkets which
she commenced selling as soon as she
got on the noon train from Portland.
She pleaded guilty 10 the charge bu, said
tina, she was ignorant that a license was
required in Astoria. Mrs. Godfrey stated
that her husband was serving a term OF
TWO and half years In the Salem peni-
tentiary and tha, she was the sole sup
port OF her two children, who lived at
Beaverton Judge Nelson fined her $40
but suspended sentence on condition that
she refrain from plying her vocation in
the city She was allowed 10 60.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
Portland Trading Stamp Co

345 Washington ST., Portland, Or.
articles TRADING STAMPS
shown at
B. F. ALLEN CO., 3o5 Commercial St
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Wnfred Curtis and Gus Woods returned
on the train from Portland last night
They rode to Portland on their wheels
and are the first cyclers TO make the
trip between the two cities. They left
Astoria Monday last al 0 clock in the
afternoon, but the trip to Portland had
not been thought Of until Tongue Point
was reached. After a short stop they
proceeded to Clifton and stayed over
night. The next stop was made at Goble
Tuesday night. Early Wednesday morn
ing they started out again, arriving at
Portland late Tuesday evening. The road
from Goble 10 Portland. they state, is
ordinarily in good condition, but, Un-
fortunately, rain fell Wednesday and the
cyclers were well bespattered with mud
on arriving at Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

W. A. Gaines private stock whisky.
handled exclusively in Astoria by John
L. Carlson, is one Of the most popular
beverages sold. Its purity and quality
are guaranteed, and 1t is especially rec
commended for family use. II Is sold in
any quantity at the corner OF Twelfth
and Bond streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The Ceylon yellow silk spider has a
body that weighs nine ounces.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS,
oCClpENT.

ONOIpENT.
David Hood. Portland.
Jessie Hobsop, Portland.
L. Rivers, Portland,
William Harder. Portland
l., : Shumann. Portland,
Thomas W, Jenkins, Portland.
J, W. Keen, Portland.
Ar W. Kelly. San Francisco,
oscar T. krphcnbaCh san Francisco
Thomas Richardson, san Francisco.
&, /. Brown. Oakland.
]. Walter Scaborg llwaco.
James Noonan. New York
Laura T., FOss Gray's river.
Thomas IA, Foss Gray srivrr
W. r, Clarke, Third T., $, artillery
iSnrf Mnnrta
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

10 pas under a ladder is sign Of bad
luck-espcclally II your foot touches the
ladder.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The revenue cutter Perry docked at
Ninth street dock yesterday and took on
board provisions preparatory 20 her
cruise In the north, The Perry will leave
for the sound Monday morning and viii
then receive orders with other revenue
cutters TO proceed to Alaskan waters,
1t is expected the Perry viii return to
the Columbia river early next winter
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

HOME OFFICE
Central Bank Building.
Broadway, New York.
Capital, tl,bOO,GOO.
FOREIGN HEADQUARTERS.
AUSTRALIA.
S25 George Street. Sydney.
GERMANY.
Bohnens,rassa 4 Hamburg,
ENGLAND.
10 Southampton Street. LondoA
CANADA.
go Yonge Street, Toronto.
MoALLEN q MCDONNELL
DRY Goods, nto.. nts.
II. DcKBTRoM.
JsweleT.
THE BoNBoNNIERB
Confectionery ana Ice Cream-
WILL MADISON,
Cigars and Tobacco.
D. y. ALLEN d CO..
Wal Paper. PaAats anA OLE.
THE WONDER Bazaar,
Fancy Notisas, ToyA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The British ship Howard ID. Troop is
on the way down the river, wheat laden
She is due TO arrive this evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Monday afternoon next. at ! o'clock.
Dr. J. H. Davis will open a new dental
office in Astoria. DR.. Davis has all the
latest improvements in dental surgery
for the painless filling and extraction Of
teeth. One call will convince the pa
tient that DR.. Davis Is an expert In his
urOfe gsiOn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

PDTBRsoN q BROWN.
Boots and BhoeA
mo stamps on rubber goods)
HERMAN WISE.
Clothing and Gents Furnishings
ECLIPSE HARDWARE co.
Stoves Tnware. and Plumbing.
MRS. n. McKENZID,
Millinery.
GRIFFIN q REED.
Books and Stationery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

wanted-Man with little money in
every county in oregon and Washington.
TO sell the Best" Incandescent Lamps;
makes own gas; 100 candle. Cheapest
light known. The "Best" Incandescent
Lamp Co., lSs Third street. Portland. Or.
Huggins & squier. Managers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Two furnished rooms for rent, suitable
for light housekeeping. Apply at Mrs.
Rappelyea's next 70 Astorian building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Master Lloyd Van Dusen entertained a
party Of playmates at the residence OF
his parents in honor OF his birthday last
evening. A grand time was hal by the
little folks in various amusements, wind
ing up with the customary feast OF good
things before their departure for home.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Fresh ou,,ermnk at the parlOr.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

J. II. Johannsen. Of Seaside. was in
the city yesterday. Being asked II there
were any new developments IN the late
surveying party tragedy, he stated that
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Fredericksburg Music Hall. corner OF
Seventh and Alder streets. Portland. Or
The only family resort in that city. All
kinds OF refreshments, All delicacies in
season. Admission free. Louis Dam
masch proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Best heent meal. Rising sun restAur-
ant. 6l2 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Money to loan. Address X. care Of
Astorian office, giving name, amoun,
wanted, collateral. etc.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Best California wine % cents per gal
Ion. Alex Gilbert. sole agent for Astoria.
Telephone S.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The services IN the CONGREGATIONAL
church next Sunday will be held as fol-
lows; Morning service At II; Sunday
school at ls;l6; children's meeting at = p,
NJ: evening service at 7;N, At the morn.
ing service Mr. Curran will spesk on the
work OF the association OF Copsregati1n.
ltl ministers and churches. which was
held this week IN Portland, Rev. Edw.
Curran, pastor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Senator Mcbride writes that telegraphic
Instructions have been given to expedite
the building Of the quarantine station at
the mouth Of the Columbia river and that
the surgeon general will soon be ready
for the inspection OF vessels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Ice cream and ice cream soda, at the
Parlor.
Choice hams at Is cents a piece and
upwards at the Pat Market.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Sweet cream received twice day and
no charge made for whipping or deliver
ing cream at the ParloT.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Wanted. to Borrow. 800 on frst-class
property in Astoria. Address L. care Of
Astorian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

"A long distance telephone booth will be
put In at the oceident In a day or two
for the convenience Of travellers and
guests at the hotel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

l. E. Knapp. OF Warrenton will preach
at the Baptist church tomorrow both
morning and evening. All other services
as usual Everybody is cordially invited
to be present. L. ]. Trumbuli. pastor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Gentlemen wishing pleasant furnished
rooms can be accommodated by calling
ct $50 Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

After May the Astoria Wood Yard
Company will deliver Knappton Mills
slab wood at your door, sawed, for $3.50
per cord. Leave orders with F. L. Parker
or at the Astoria Wood Yard
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Services al Grace church tomorrow will
be as follows: Holy communion at IL a.
m; Sunday school at 1870 p. m: evening
prayer al 5;So; Holy lnnocenls' at 500
p. m. as usual W. S. Short. pastor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Letters for the following persons re-
main uucalled for az the pos,otiice; Aleck
Anderson. Miss Eta Burkhart. o. p.
Esyerberg. Fred Knower, NJ \. Lowe.
John Mongiani. Johanna Nils. VIII ].
Whyte.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The Epworth League OF the NJ. f.
church and It's many friends. was enter
tained at the home OF Mrs, Peudle,on on
Duane street last evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

Rambler and Ideal bicycles for sale or
rent. Repairs and sundries at lowest
rates- Cali at cyclery. 5S3 Bond street
Columbia Electric and Repair Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

The very finest The ne Plus ultra The
creme de IA creme. That's Harper
whisky in three languages. Sold by Foard
& Stokes. Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-04-29

DR.. Ball has removed his dental Office
Into the Mansell building. over the
Eastern Tea Company's store.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-29

4 lazy liver may be only sired liver,
or a starved liver. A stick is all right for
the back of # lazy man. But it would be
a savage as well as a stupid thing to beat a
weary man or starving man because he
Jagged in his work So in treating the lag
giug liver it is great mistake to lash it
with drastic drugs. In nine5y-nine cases
out of hundred Il torpid or sluggish liver
is but symptom OF an i'll nourshed body,
whose organs are weary with OyerwOrk
Let your liver aon.. Start with the stom-
ach and its allied organs of digestion aud
nutrition. Put them in proper working
order, and see how quickly your liver will
become active and energetic. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has made many
marvellous cures of ''Hver trouble" by its
wonderful control OF the organs of diges-
ton and nutrition. 1t restores the normal
activity OF the stomach, increases the secre-
tions Of the blood making glands, cleanses
the system from poisonous accumulations,
and so relieves the liver Of the burdens i'm
posed upon it by the detection Of other or
gans.
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COUNTY SCHOOLS.

Report of Andora school for the month
OF March Harry Scarborough 80, Oxen
Campbell 80, Pierce Yooum 0l.3, Florence
Yocum o8.4, joseph Hill 20, Ray Scar.
borough 901, Mary Halliday 30, May
Campbell 81 6, Maid Campbell 95, Emily
Scarborough 80, Roy I'LL 907, Earl Nc
Commons 95.5, Mary PennocI: 93.s, Zsllie
Hin 907, Elsie McCommons 95.7, May
Spratt Oil.
Present every day during March :
Florence Yocum, Ray Scarborough, Emily
Scarborough, Roy Hill, Mary Pennock,
Zellie Hill. Missed one-half day Harry
Scarborough. Missed one day Maud
Campbell, May Campbell, Elsie McCom'
mons. Present every day during term
ending April 14.h Florence Yocum, Roy
Hill, Mary PsnnooS, ZelIie Hill.
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THE FASCINATING MRS. whitehead.
BY MRS. ANNIE NJ. WHrTTINGHANl.

| White.
lie kissed her a great many times-she
/ had ar excellent method of kissing-and
they arranged to get married in three
months' time and spend the honeymoon at
his shooting place in scotland.
"Rut we won't let the cat ont Of the bag
yet, DEAR" said Gilchrist and then we can
have our fun in Las Palmas without being
pointed out and giving free comic enter
tainmcnt 10 all the other people"
"No, darling, " said Mrs. White "we'n
keep the engagement as our own dear,
sweet secret till we get back to England. F"
But, from what source no one seemed to
| lsnow-the little episode was being passed
about the ship in strictly confidential
whispers duting that very morning, aad
By midday everybody was chuchling over
it and o7teutatioualy avoid, starcs, aud
at dinner Captain Image stood champaign
nh down the tables and the hath OF the
| rsir OF lLen was drunk with enthusiasm
AMI music. Gilchrist smiled as he returned
| thanks and tried not to feel savage ; ard
| the haTd-up men "ho were goir9 down ia
serve ON fhe West coast Of Africa, got drunk
| tuag ni-ht, or muuTrtuliy sentimental,
ac2o,dju to their natures. But they one
| ald all, dulinG thu course Of the evening
came and hit Chemist on the back several
times and told him what lucky chap he