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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-14
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Then 9otscl sssly The barn door opened,
ana q soldier came ont.
slept dreamlessly nor stirred a muscle.
Beside each sleeping soldier two
Englishmen took their stand. At a
given signal hand was pressed upon
each Russians mouth ana two vigor-
Gus arms encircled his unresisting
body. In almost every case their wrists
and ankles were firmly bound before
they were fairly awakened.
Lars Pladja came forward and be-
gan to interrogate the sergeant.
Where are your comrades, ana how
many are there?" he queried.
The sergeant stared up sullenly.
ASK the devil" he replied, with an
oath.
A grim smile rose to the Firms face.
mo need to trouble the master when
the servant knows" he said cheerful
ly. 81 shall have to question you with
fear my friend, If you're obstinate"
And he drew the sergeant's knife from
his leathern belt. eff you forget the
lessons of two years ago, sergeant, l
don't" And he peered into the others
face.
nc SOluleI StdItO up Ill hColtdtihs5
surprise. Your he muttered. But
we found your bones in the forest
along with Karnovitch's and the 9TH
ers and all. l thought the wolves had
the lot of you"
Here 1 am ready to play the old
game you and Karnovitch taught
said Pladja, unless you see fit to
oblige with information"
The soldier shrank from him and
shivered. Curse your he mumbled
as he eyed the blade doubtfully; then
rs it pricked his throat, 'There are a
score of them in the long dormitory.
They took up the rifles of the sol
diers and rammed home the rod OF
each to prove if it were loaded. Then,
guided by Lars, they left the room,
two remaining, with naked bayonets 10
their hands, ready to quell with
lusty thrust any noise or sign of re-
sistance.
Up in the dormitory the scene of the
guardroom was repeated. The 70
sleeping soldiers were pinioncd and
laid in rows upon the floor, and Will
their weapons the whole -party were
now armed. They returned to the
guardroom.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-14

Once or twice a year the good house
wife has a thorough house cleaning. The
house has been swept and busted every
day in the year, but the housewife knows
that in spite of vigilance dust accumu-
lates in cracks and corners, and is only
to be removed by special effort.
It's the same way with the body. You
look after it every day. You take all
the ordinary precautions of cleanliness
and health. Yet the body needs its
special cleaning to rid it of the accumu-
lations of waste and poisonous matter
which invite disease Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, taken regu-
1arly once or twice a year, would save
many sickness. 1t puriies the blood,
strengthens the stomach, and cleanses
the body of poisonous accumulations.
uIast spring had a severe attack Of pneu-
monia which left with bad cough, and
also left my lungs in very bad condition."
writes John M. Russell, Esq, of Brent, Cherokee
Nat, Ind. Ter III had no appetite and was SO
weak I could scarcely walk My breast was
Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, which
believe saved my life. cannot express my
gratitude to you. 1 able now to do very
good work"
Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser, in paper
covers, sent free on receipt of III one
cent stamps to pay cost of mailing only.
Address DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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fcoNrINUED.1

The colonel and the others entered
silently, and with their own late bonds
they corded up the poor wretch rigidly.
Panic and surprise had most evidently
routed toothache. His eyes were start
ing out of his head. The others still
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Walter Bonsey is at work on Vim
Smiths new house.
Thomas Rich, of Trenton, is at work
for George NJ. Barron.
Mrs. l.. M. Seeds is at work at the Falls
for Mrs. Charles Wltham.
Byron Treworthy and Herbert Seeds
have started out with the threshing ma
chine.
Miss Matte Hooper, of Melrose Mass,
spent part OF last week with her grand
mother, Mrs Martha Dolard.
Mrs. Mary Susan Dow, of South Blue
hill, formerly Mrs. John Carter is very i'll
at her old home in North 0rland
Miss Minnie II. Moore entertained her
pupils Mt her boarding place, Mrs. 5. p.
Staekpoie's, on Thursday evening.
Fred +. Floyd. who he'd an operation
performed at the Portland hospital a
short time ago for cancer on the tongue,
is now i'll the Boston general hospital,
where another operation has been per-
formed.
Sent 10 u
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Mrs. W. II. Brown visited friends and
relatives in Waltham last week.
Miss Helen Clark returned Saturday
from visit at her home in Franklin.
A. w. Ellis and wife returned Friday
night from short visit among relatives
at Monroe.
James Clough returned Tuesday night
from a weeks visit with his brother in
Aroostook.
Hiss Ashie Cottle left Sunday for few
weeks visit among relatives in Orland
and Bucksport.
A party OF young people, chaperoned by
Miss Florence Moore, occupied Gray's cot
tage, Pleasant Beach, Sunday.
Misses Florence and Eugenia Moore,
who have been at Bar Hart Dor during the
summer, came home Wednesday.
Thomas Tapley has returned to his
home in Brooksville after few days visit
here as the guest of A. E. Flood and wife.
suffering for few weeks from the effects
OF light shock, is now able to be about
again.
Alonzo Patten has rented the house OF
Mrs. F. E. Dorr, and is moving his furni-
ture there preparatory to taking pos
session.
Mrs. H. W. Conley and son Burton, of
Bristol, are visiting D. n. Moore and wife.
Mr.. Conley will visit i'll Vermont and
Boston, and join his wife here later on.
B. S. Jellison sailed Tuesday morning in
the schooner "LavoIta' for New York.
Mr.. Jellison expects to be away about two
weeks, returning by rail. He will visit
many places Of interest during that time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
State Board of Trade.

The State board OF trade will meet in
Bangor next Tuesday. There will be
business meeting in the morning at 1890
in the board OF trade rooms at city hall.
AT p. M there will be reception at
the same place, and at ! p. m. banquet.
The topics for the business meeting are:
What Natural Resources of Maine Can
Find a Market in Foreign Countries?'
Hon. w. W. Stetson, Auburn; what
Ma,Juf1ctured Articles OF Our Local IN
dustries can be Marketed in Foreign Coun-
tries?" Hon. VIM. T. Haines, Waterville;
Nv hat Can be Done TO Place These Ma
terials in the Markets OF the World?n
Wednesday morning the board will
leave Bangor for three days trip in
Washington county. The excurslonsts
will go by special train over the Wash
ington County railroad, the itinerary in-
Guiding stops at Cherrytield, Machias,
Calais and PASSPORT { The excursionists
are sure to receive Il hospitahle greeting al
the hands OF the boards OF trade and the
business and social organizations in the
several communities along the line, and
an enjoya BILE occasion Is looked for.
The Bangor board OF trade Will provide
entertain ment for the eAcurslonlsts on
the train, and the only expense to the
State board delegates will be hotel charges,
which Will be very reasonable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
CHURCH NOTES.
PTIST.
" BAPTIST.
Rer. G. S. MeLearn, pastor.

BAPTIST.
Rer. G. S. McLearn, pastor
Friday, 80 p. m, church prayer meet
ing.
Sunday, Sept. 2i-Morning service at
1870. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at II m. Y. p. s. {. f. prayer
meeting at p. m. Praise and preaching
service at 7 p. m.
UNITARIAN.
Rer. 4. II. Coar, pastor.
Friday evening, at 7.30, teachers meet
ing at home OF Mrs. Helen Wiggin.
Sunday, Sept. H-Morning service at
1875. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at 40
CONGREGATIONAL.
Reu. j. NJ. Adams, pastor.
Meeting for prayer and Bible study on
Friday evening at 7.3O O'Clock in the
chapel. Subject, "Prayer." Reference,
Luke II: ID
Sunday, Sept. 4-Morning service at
1890. Sermon by Prof. c. J. II. Ropes, OF
Bangor. Sunday school directly after
close of morning service. Evening preach
ing service in the chapel at o'clock.
FREE BA t TIT.
Reo. H. 4. Luckenbach, pastor.
Sunday, Sept. "A Sermon at p. III. by
the pastor. Sunday school at p. IN.
Gospel service at 700
Tuesday, 730 p. M, Y. P. s. c. E.
Friday, $50 p. m, regular church prayer
meeting.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rer. j. p. Simonton, pastor.
Friday evening at 7.30, prayer meeting.
Saturday evening at 7.30, quarterly
conference.
Sunday, Sept. 24-Love feast at 8 80
a. NJ. Morning service at 1890. Sermon
by Presiding Elder Day, followed by holy
communion. Sunday school at - 90.
Junior league at 3 p. M. Epworth league
at p. M.
Tuesday evening at 80 class meeting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
MOUTH or THE RIVER.
Sept. -.

Angie Alley, OF Oak Point, visited rela-
tives here last week.
Ralph Brooks spent Saturday and Sun
day with Albert Fullerton.
Mr.. Bryant and wife, of Paris, are
boarding with Mrs. John Whitmore.
Mrs. Elliot and daughter Ethel, and
Mrs. Libby with her three children have
returned to their home in Roslndale,
Mass.
Sept. IS. VICTOR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
BORN.

DEWifT-At Ellsworth Sept b, to Mr. and Mrs
George |. Dewitt, son.
EAToN-At Little Deer Isle Sept 5. to Mr. and
Mr7 George Eaton, son. Edward W.
HAtNSSLER-At sunshine Deer Isle), Sept 5,
to MIR and Mrs julius liaenssler,
HOoPElt-At Ellsworth, sept 1, to Mr. and Mrs
Harvey Hooper, son.
SELSOS-At Stoningtop, Sent II, to Mr. and
Mrs George w Nelson, a daughter.
ROBElNS-M Stonineton, Sept II, to Mr. and
Mr. Charles w Robbins, IA daughter.
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MARINE LIST.
Hancock County Ports.

Haucptk thuiity
WEST SULLIvAN--Ar sept 4, sch Mildred A
Pope, Hons, Loston
Ar Sept d schs Ann, bennett. Boston; q w
Collins, Johnson, EosjGn
Ar sept :, schs r T kundlett, Fountain, saco;
Mary S,tart Iowden, Eockland; James A
Webster. Boston
Ar sept 10, sch Goorgiett., Peterson, Boston
Sid sept 8, sch Mildred Pope, Irons, Bos-
ton, with curbstOne rom Hooper, Havey Co
Sid sept 9, schs Ann, Bennett, with curbstone
from ca abtree Il Havey for Boston; James a
Webster, with curbstone IRON Havey X BIais-
dell, for Boston
Sid Sept IL, sch & W Collins, johnson, with
curbstone from Crabtree Il Havey for Boston
Ar Sept IA, schs NJ c Moseley, Grant, Salem;
Alice j Crabtree, Moon, Bar Harbor; Wide
Az Sept II, sch C b Wood, Stanley, Surly
Sid Sept Is, sch Victory, Dyer, with hardwood
boards from Mac9w@er Eros for
iron from Capt b Gordon and others for Bos-
ton
Sid Sept 16, schs Eastern Queen, Partridge,
with curDing from Hooper, Hayey n Co, for
Boston Mary c Stuart, Bowden, with curbstone
from Crabtree Il Havev, for Philadelphia
SID Sept 10, schs } q Wellington, Robbins,
Geor9ietta, Peterson, with curbstone rom Crab
tree & Havey, for Philadelphia
Sid Sept II, sch Lizzie CLARK, with curbng
from Robertson 4 Havey
Capt Colt, of Orland, J d Mulvaney and 7 F
Cassidy, of E4ngor' have purchase SEQ, the two
bee parties and will bring her to Bangor. Capt.
Colt will go in command of the vessel The
Morales was built in Bucksport in 1867. She
IS l7749 tons gross 1852 tons net, 97.5 feet In
length, % feet in breadth and s feet deep. Her
home port Is New York.
Ponce, Porto Rico, advices of Sept 5, state
that there Is good prospects of getting the sen
there in the hulric me last month, a1oat. The
vessel is IN good condition.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20


It has always seemed 4 Estle Singular 10
me that oftentimes things that transpre
In our later years are SO easily forgotten.
while some of the most trivial events in our
childhood or youthful days are so in
deliblv impressed nn our mines that II
seems as but yesterday that they tran
spired
How Wcll dol remember many incidents
that happened in MY hoyhood days in the
good old town Of Trenton; my school
days, with teachers most OF whom have
passed beyond. The spelling, singing and
writing schools which then we're pleasant
features, are all vivid in my mind
But all Of these were oyershadowed at
the time b. the speaking schools or exhi-
billions which were not a. common or fire.
anent, but were hy this very fact the more
interesting The droll PIECES of Kit
Thompson IN earlier days and Of David
Alley later with many others Of lesser
light are fresh in NY memory.
These speaking exhibitions were held
nearly every winter for many years, until
there was started In a bout 1857 in the old
sehoolhou'e at Goose Cove debating
lyceum. The members included both old
and young from that and the districts
adjoining, and embraced the local talent
in that section.
The first meeting opened with a crowded
house, and an organization was effected
by choosing Capt. John {. Murch as
president, Capt. f. 2. Mcfarland, vice.
president, and +. q. Haynes, secretary,
with the usual minor officers and commit
tees a Aefc necessary. In later years
William H. Foster was secretary, and
served tait hfuHy until il Was abandoned.
Thgsa mee.luEs were held, it will be
noticed, during the days Of the great
slavery agitation. .tncle Toms Cabin
had been read by nearly all, and as usual
in such cases opinions differed. This sub
jet, with the Maine or Neal Dow law,
came in for large share of the discus
sions, varied once in a while by other
topics, but no others seemed to excite the
enthusiasm, SO slavery and prohibition
would be revived again with a new set OF
disputants and be as interesting as ever.
One OF the earliest who took a very
active part was Eben c. Alley, and to him
in great measure was due the success OF
the lyeeum. II it was favorable night,
nearly all OF the rank and file OF the best
citizens would be present.
Well do remember one night the sec
rotary posted the notice OF the meeting,
and announced as the subject: "Resolved,
that the Maine law is a promoter of tenn
perance There we're many in that day,
and not a few now who do not 80 regard
it, At any rate there were plenty to take
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

Half mile heats best two in three.
Time l.30. l,301a.
REMAINING DAYS OF FAIR.
When the weather permits the contin-
uation OF the fair, there will be good
sport for all who go. There are many en-
tries in the races. The management is
arranging for "peg race" such as caused
SO much fun at Ellsworth.
When the clouds roll by there'll be fun
at Bluehill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

inns Is ~. It NbiAOlts VI 'oobth
Penobscot, who shows fifteen varieties of
apples. Near Mr. Norton's exhibit star DIS
photograph of his genial self in his
orchard, with which his name is always
associated
Other large exhibitors OF fruit are A. c.
Osgood and +. H.. Allen, aehili; r. p.
and G. NJ. Allen, North Sedgwick; b. E.
Sylvester, South B.ua hill. Reside exhibit
OF flowers by Thomas Grieve, already
mentioned, some handsome plants and
cut flowers are exhibited by ladies.
Many eurios add to the interest of
visit to the fair, and greet one at every
turn in the hall. A large cotton plant,
samples of cotton in various stages OF
manufacture, cotton seed, attract much
attention. This is exhibited by Dunbar
Marshall, OF Bluehiu and is from his cot
ton plantation in Mississippi. In con-
neetion with the exhibit is picture OF
"tncle Reuben, aged 102, a typical plan
taton negro. Mr.. Marshall also shows
sample OF crude asbestos, from Canada,
and rattlesnake skin from Mississippi.
Among other articles OF interest which
may be classed as curios were the follow
ing: Sugar cane, grown by II. B. Gray, in
BIuehil. Skins OF snakes killed in South
Africa by Charles Marks, of BluehilI.
Bowl OF field straw berries and blossoms
picked by Daniel urinde, Bluehill.
Wooden horse collar, of great age, owned
by Eugene L. Carter, Buehll.
TUESDAYS RACES.
The races Tuesday furnished fine sport,
and were of the kind that have given
Mountain park its enviable reputation.
The track Was little dry, but the new
sprinkling cart, which is notable addi-
tion to the property Of the park, prevented
dust, and added greatly to the comfort of
spectators.
w. A. Whittier, of Old Orchard, was
starter. In the stand with him were A.
{. Swazey, Bucksport, and w. NJ. Walker,
Castine, judges; f. z. Merrill and E. E.
Chase, Bluehil, timers, and Walter j.
Dreamer, PenObscot, clerk.
There were three races on the card
2.35 and green horse classes, and farmers
race. The green horse race WAS the most
exciting, and was not decided until six
heats had been trotted. The favorite
with the crowd was q, +, Candage's grand
colt f,l;uax NV Donnm who cIoselv re.
aa,,,t,a. ,,i. .,,aa,t,, IN a,,a no.
ton. Climax first under the wire in
three heats, but WAS set back in the
fourth Tor CHANGING nosition in
the stretch. The heat went to Jess,
handsome bay mare by Sultan, owned by
- n iap'es' Vi Hes' hiooAas me- ne
BrooksgiIie mare won the first heat. In
the fourth heat Joe Lamb mounted the
sulky, and by his experience plotted the
mare to victory. Nearly every heat in the
rare tras exciting and If WAS ttauy body's
ro,..,, NTH Nm. lac, heat mod baan trotted
-, - ~ N.fi.5,, ~, 80,
:.
ssfaisht heetss thoush soi'es eaa Da1as
were always dangerously near MIN.
Hosea WAS i'll too fast company
The farmers race Was amusing, though
the Cushion horse won too easily to make
IT aveitiuu
ott,t,zfx ,.,,-, ~ tbarooaS.
-. - - p.
i
Volley b = \ " Mekusick. Bangor,
Daisy, br m, c Leach, EIuehiu,...
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

Sundays only.
DAILY.
fStop on signal or notceto Conductor.
cstops 10 leave but Lot to take passengers.
These trains connect at Bangor with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland, Bos-
ton and st. John.
Tickets for Al Points South and West
on sale at the M. c. R. r. ticket Office,
Ellsworth.
Passengers are requested to procure tickets
before entering the train, and especially Ellis
worth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
GEO. F. EVANS,
Vice Pres. and Gen'l Manager.
F L. BOoTIIBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
VICTOR.

Snodgras-The world has place for
everybody. Micaw ber-Yes, the only
trouble is, there's generally somebody
else Ii Il
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
READ HIS EDITORIAL.
From the Times, Hillstille, Va

From the Times, Hillstille. Va.
suffered with diarrhpa for long time
and thought l was past being cured.
had spent much time and money and suf-
fered so much misery that | had almost
decided to give up all hopes OF recovery
and await the result, but noticing the ad-
vertisement of Cham berlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy and also
some testimonials stating how some won
derful cures had been wrought by this
remedy, decided to try it. After taking
a few doses | was entirely well of that
trouble, and / wish to say further to my
readers and fellow-suferers that l am
hale and hearty man to-day and feel as
we'll. as 1 ever did in my life.-o. Il.
MOORE. Sold by GEO. A. PARcHER,
Druggist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
4 WONDERFUL CO RE
O. pIARHt GA.

A PROMINENT VIRGINIA EDITOR
HAD ALMOST OWEN UP. BUT WAS BROUGHT
BACK TO PERFECT HEALTH BY CHAN sER-
LAIN's cole, CHOLERA AND DIARRHHA
REMEDY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
Commencing June 26, 1859.
BAR HARBOR TO BANGOR.
BANGOR TO BAR HARBoR.

Daily, sunday included. train from Wash
ington County K r leaves Ellsworth 10 80 m,
arriYe RAngnr Ii 10 Il N
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
TRENTON TALKERs.
"Reminiscences Of the old Goose Cove
Debating Lyceum.

Written for THE AMERICAN Ivy Felix e.
HAYNES, of Ballardylie. Mass
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-28
How the Oak VIII Grow.

There are trees which would seem to
substantiate the theory OF some sci
entists that there Is no reason why a
tree should ever die unless destroyed
by unfavorable conditions or accident.
The oak, for example, will live as a
sapling for ages until given opportu-
nifty for growth. There Is an old say
ing to the effect that II pine forest Is
cut Down an oak forest will grow,
and this Is said to be literally true.
Many Of the acorns carried into the
pine woods by birds and squirrels are
left to sprout In the ground. AS the
tiny saplings grow browsing natives
of the forest shades nibble of their
tender leaves. Again and again new
leaves are put forth. only to serve as
food for hungry deer or moose or 9th
tor tror1u = creatures. And so. hid
d. sunlight, deprived, as 1t
would appear. Of every essential of
life, the little plants live on. and when
at last the pines are telled and the sun
light reaches them they begin their era
OF growth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-28
WOMEN OPPOSE WOMEN.
The state of Affairs Said 20 Exist I
the Government service.

The state of Affairs said 20 Exist In
the Government Service.
"Why 10 It that women are practical
" debarred from receiving promotions
to the higher places In the government
servlceY' asked government clerk OF
a quarter OF a century's experience.
The question was put to several ladies'
in the treasury department Before
any one OF them had time to reply the
questioncr proceeded to answer his
own interrogatory.
1T Is because they are held back by
members Of their own SEX" he said.
some time ago a lady In one division
know OF was 50 favorably regarded
that she would have been made chief
of that division. but as soon as her
prospects became known her fellow
clerks OF the same sex became lndig-
nant and united In protest They de
clared that they could never work I'M
der her; thnt they would thousand
times rather have man than woman
to boss them. They wouldn't allow
her to lord II over them.
That Is only sample OF many
cases. Women can be depended upon
to antagonize women under such cir
cumstances. Not only did they do so
in the case have cited. but they &C
tually gave the marble heart and the
icy hand TO this woman after they de-
feated her prospects Of promotion.
am satisfied that one of the most In
duentIal obstacles to women In their
effort to secure equal recognition with
men comes from their own sex"
The man who asked and answered
the question then moved of before bis
audience OF lady clerks had an opportu
pity to reply to his assertions. Wash
ington Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-28
A COTTON PLANT.

The story of One shown on the Ne"
York Exchange.
There is a story still told to visitors
70 the New York Cotton Exchange
which always amuses its teilers quite
as much as its hearers. 1t concerns Il
very superb specimen OF the cotton
plant which was brought into the ex'
change one October morning years ago
and placed In the center OF the PIT
around which gather every day tue
men who buy and sell millions of bales
of the white staple every month.
There had been bad weather In Tex
as that season, with reports of irrep-
arabic damage to the crop. but this
superb plant. laden with bolls through
out Its six feet OF height and coming,
as It did, from Waco, In the most I'M
portant cotton section OF the Lone Star
State. was exhibited as conclusive
proof that the stories OF ruined crop
were certainly false. All New Yorks
big cotton operators came to look at
II and to admire 1t, and most Of them
remained to sell few thousand bales.
Elf that Is what Waco can produce"
they said, ''the Texas crop alone will
be big enough TO put cotton down
cent or two per pound"
Late In the day. however, there
strolled Into the exchange a shrewd
old farmer from one OF the cotton
states east OF the Mississippi. He had
heard Of six foot cotton plants from
Texas, and he wanted to see one. A
single look at this specimen was sut1-
Client.
~Humbug," be said. That plant Is
made OF wax, and II grew in South
Fifth avenue"
And so II proved. The hoax had
demonstrated what Its authors assert
ed, that very few people in New York.
even among cotton brokers' would
know a cotton plant II they saw one
New York Mail and Express.