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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-25

NEW YORK, June % #0eorFe II.
Moellcr r. dad ut bis home IN Spring
Lake. New Jersey iir was prumiu
cnt banker and sugar -rghuer.
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CUT RATES

on and after July tnt this
company VIII reduce the price
81 Eas 20 fiss PEI thousand.
and no Distinction Wln be
made IN the nAa ~ gas for
fuel and Illuminating purpos-
sH
The rate viii be ffs1 per
thousand with n discount of
nc Der thousand On All bills
paid On 90 before the tenth
day of the newt succeeding
month Tor which the bills are
rendered
uiiia are due on the fret
DAY O. che month ana failure
60 receive biii Will not sntlfin
consumer 90 rebate unleea bill
T. actually paid on or before
the iefh instant. nils paid
. BY cheek. through the mails.
must - ~ this Office on tha
10Th instant.
The discount ~ - cents Per
thousand ~ offered to con.
Humefs IN eaHaidrFatlon 81
their paying their bills AZ tha
ONCE as Boon AZ due. thus
saving the expense q sending
out collectors.
Parties desiring 20 avoid
fhe annoyance 81 looking AT
Tor their bills can have a Pre-
paid meter put In and pay Ter
their Fna IS uhed a. the rate
81 81 s0 Per fhnuaau
The minimum charge viii he
SO per meter per month On
uiain meters and Zoe Der
meter per month On prepaid
meters.
Seattle GdS & Electric Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-25

II. II nan. Ia Conner; ]. II. stewart.
Fargo, \. D. I. :. Buck. snohem-
ish.
At the nrunswieks (, n. mufty.
Mr.. and Mrs. II W. Williams, Mrs.
r II. Martin, Mrs. y. NJ. uouaer,
Mrs. ]. rostlcwait II. L Decatur
Mrs T.. A. Rundy, q. g. sturgis, Ius.
ldnnEsley. Thos, Hayton. n. w,
Williams. all ~ Mt. Vernon on their
way &c Tacoma e attend O.. A. II.
eueampent Nm. Watson. Portland,
+. l.. Calkins, nelavHn, ILL.,, who Will
be the new superintendent 81 schools
at Ellcnsburg,
At the butler; Thos. ". Perkins
II Boston. a member % the seattle
Electric Co.; II. u. Winch. cannery-
man. Anacortess Miss California.
Miss n. PARMA. san Franciscoi ".
A. Word, transportation man, Vie
toria.
At the Seattle. Albert paum. cas-
tie Rock, WASH J, =, Huhrlck. and
wife. Dawson, Joe Mulrooucy. paw-
sen: Capt l.. q. waldo. White
Horse; r. Il. summer Of the sumner
Iron works, Everett 7. H. Sparks,
Miner, Dawson; 4. T. Van TiinEer,
Insurance man. Portland. J. = Me
Nulnn. president Roche uarbor tInae
Co.. Jas. J. Scott, Port Townsend
q, g. Israel. lawyer. Olympia. n.
naillnger. Port Townsend.
At the Northern. Harmon Stuher,
Uniontowns Thes. Russell. TenlRof
Geo. W pRtne. Spokane. n. ~.
Campbell, Tacoma. ". r. Statler.
Peoria. Ill. Ernest II. Kitssrgrr,
Warren. IA.
There are no eases OF measles at
Rentun.
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WHNtHs
3,lIrrazC1nlKI-u-TZzV
3esfrIa essi7
Special Values
IN ....
Table Linens

ny a fortunate purchase We arc
able 10 offer these exceptional val
ueB as low az they ever we're before
the 'DlnEley tafln' and the short
fax crop raised prices as they are
today.
ge-inch Cream uamaHk. worth az
present value, SOC a yard ......e &c
sssinch Heavy Cream DamaalS SOC
would be the price today. for Ito
72-inch Extra Heavy Cream Dam.
ask, very handsome designs. 81 g5
Is the usual price. here for g. %
es-inch Pure Bieaehcd Double Dam
ask. extra value. az .4..........7sc
72-lnoh nleached Satin Damask
worth 100 a yard, Tor ........ SOC
72-inch Bieaohed satin Double Dam.
ask. at o.. .ssssss..as4st......k 90
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Steamer Cyraua between parks
nRalF nftnInnan and eNnnInR-
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Fancy Cashmere Suits.

sold before this sale at
prices ranging from S. go
VS.. they are selling at
ACTUAL COST. II viii
hc for your interest to come
M early "a possible as
they arc going fast.
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Working Men

buy your work shirts
now while you can have
hundreds TO select from.
and can get T5c and Zoe
at s9lr IT So Cts
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keCkiies Again.

Splendid assortment. all
styles.
80 and Is Ties. ALL. ine
zae and $50 Ties. all 200
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Hats | Hats !
Stiff Hats, Fedora Hats,
Greco Shape Crash Hats

We make no moro profit
on tho hat we did sell for
$500, which 81 now 900,
than we do on the soc nat
which is now 35c.
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There are no eases OF measles at
Renton.
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ChiIdren's Suits

up 10 ? years of age tho
line ~ complete and win be
sold below cost. az fpfloeeat
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Remember, Your Money Back if You W
Clay WOrsled Suits

tailored IN the very finest
manner. equal to any Gus
tom made garments.
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Dress Pants

No better line than we
have. Remember the re-
dnrtfpua
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Come to the star once. 1877 Third avenue. rirht
away, and get blanks YOU can begin work at once
Remember that this liberal offer sbscrfb-
ers only, and anyone who stops the paper between
now and the Fourth Of July and takes II again. viii
not he counted a one.
The Star will Ray the freight aI packAres TO be
sent out Of town. II you live In the country IN
town outside Of Seattle package OF recrackers
VIII be delivered free at the nearest railway station
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Tempting prices on clothing in
stevens & stevens ad- IN this paper.
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New YORK DGnta. PaTI0ri

ei4 FIRST AVE. SEATTLE.
Second moor. HI'wnFi building, onpo-
site Mutual Life huldlng.
Main Office. Poe tland, Or branch
Office San franoiAA o. Cal Houra 4
20 ., sunday. 10 10 = Ladies Always
IN attendance
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06
Welcomed Home.

A number of Mr.. Eugene Robi
chaux's friends planned a surprise
for him last Friday night, on which
day he arrived home for vacation
from St. Mary's College in Kentucky,
a party of merry-maker's called upon
him unexpectedly and gave him a
hearty welcome. His parents had
been warned of the fact, but he was
unaware and was completely taken
by surprise. Various amnsements
were indulged in to while away the
evening. Euchre was also played at
which the following were fortunate in
capturing prizes.
Ladies first, Miss Rita Lagarde,
second, Miss Juanita FOlet, BOBBY
Miss Leah Knobloch.
Gents first, Edwin CaiIlouet, con
ISOLATION, Eugene Knobloch, BOBBY
Eugene Coulon.
The following were present:
Misses Lula Beauvais, Florence
Badeaux, Gertrude Badeaux, Rita
Lagarde, Libby Thibodaux, Marie
Dansereau, B. Coulon, Juanita Foret,
Leah Knobloch and Mrs. MOlaisOn
and Messrs. Ernest Roger, Eugene
Coulon, Edwin Caillouet, Paul Coulon,
Ad-ien Ca,llouet, James and Joseph
Bourg, Albert Aycock, Eugene Kno
bloch, Van Beary, Reginald Badeaux,
Oliver Engerran, H. Lagarde.
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College Exercises.

The ThibOdaux College closed its
doors last Friday evening June %
with very credltable program rem
dered by the pupils. 1t was decided
ut a very late date to mark the close
of the old institution, which had been
revived this season, through the ef'
forts of Rev. Father Dubourg, and
some Of our influential citizens. Ac.
cordingly Prot. w. S. Lafargue, the
able assistant, of Prof. Levy Hargis,
the principal, Immediately upon reach
ing this decision set to work with his
usual zeal and energy and in short
while had very creditable program
arranged which was rendered on the
occasion, and which the large audience
assembled in St. Joseph's Hall, great
ly appreciated, if We are to Judge by
~ vt applause the entire pro-
0sd. 49,
-c~Calllouet, Hon. H. N. C6u-
Ion and MIR. A. j. Braud, acted as
Judges for the debate. Judge Gail.
lOnet announced the decisio0sfor the
il nj highly compllmented the
.iepliS5 iS5haases0petitevs on their papers
and d4Iyefy. Tie contest was giveb
to the affirmative and the premium
awarded Guy j. Knobloch for delivery.
Father Dubourg then addressed the
pupils giving them pastors advice.
The premiums were then awarded, at
the conclusion Judge CaillOuet, made
some very appropriate remarks re-
garding .he reestabishment of the
college. and paid Father Dnbourg
some very deserving compliments for
his efforts in the matter. Next ses-
sion opens Monday September, End,
1901.
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She Didn't Wear A Mask.

But her beauty was completely hid.
den bv sores, blotches and plmples
till she used Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Then they vanished as will all Erup-
tions, Fever Sores, BoiIs, Ulcers, Car.
buncles and FelOns from its use. In.
falllble for Cuts, Corns, Burns, Scalds
and Piles. Cure guaranteed. 25c at
All druggists.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06

1t is now generally known and
understood that Drunkenness is a
disease and not weakness. A body
filled with poison, and nerves COM
pletely shattered by periodical or
constant use of intoxicating liquors.
requires an antidote capable of nSarG
tralizing and eradicating this pq
and destroying the craving for
capts. Sufferers may now cur
selves at home without pub;
loss of time from business
wonderful "HOME GOLD}
which has been perfected after many
years of close study and treatment of
inebriates. The faithful use accord.
ing to directions of this wonderful
discovery IS positively guaranteed to
cure the most obstinate case, no
matter how hard a drinker. Our
records show the marvellous trans
formation of thousands of Drunkards
into sober, Industrious and upright
men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUS-
BANDS!i CHILD REN CURE
YOUR FATHERS This remedy
is i'm no sense a nOstrum but IS a
specific for this disease only. and is
so skillfully devised and prepared
that it is thoroughly soluble and
pleasant to the taste, 40 that it can
be given in a cup of tea or coffee
without the knowledge of the person
taking it. Thousands of Drunkards
have cured themselves with this
priceless remedy, and as many more
have been cured and made temperate
men by having the "CURE" admin
istered by loving friends and relatives
without their knowledge in coffee or
tea, and believe today that they
discontinued drinking of their own
free will. DO NOT WAIT. Do not
, be deluded by apparent and mislead
ing Improvement" Drive out the
disease at once and for all time. The
."HOME GOLD CURE" is sold at
the extremely low price of One Dollar,
f, thus placing within reach of every
body treatment more effectual than
others costing S25 to $50. Full
directions accompany each package.
Special advice by skilled physicians
when requested without extra charge.
Sent prepaid to any part of the world
on receipt of One Dollar. Address
Dept. C892 EDWIN B. GILES &
COMPANY, 1880 ands332 Market
Street, Philsdelphia.
All correspondence strictly conf
dental.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06

To-day and tomorrow takes place
the grand fair at Aubert Hebert's
Park.
MIR. Wm. Fielding of New Orleans,
now employed at J. I. Badeauxs
down the bayou, was with friends
here Sunday.
Mr.. Walter McCune was here last
Sunday and Monday in the interest
of the Morning Star "a bright and
interesting weekly of the Crescent
city.
MIR. F. w. Nichols, of Ridsefeld,
plantation entertained MIR. j. Henry
Shepperd prominent attorney of the
Shreveport bar, while here we had the
pleasure of being honored with a visit
from this very pleasant and entertain.
ing gentleman.
Attend the fair at Aubert Hebert's
Park and help good cause.
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Neurological.

Mr.. Trasimond Bernard. an aged
resident of this parish passed away
last Tuesday at the advanced age of
"a years surrounded by his family.
His remains were entered in St.
Joseph's Cemetery the following day.
He leaves several sons and daughters
to mourn his loss.
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Railroad Schedule.

...,,,e of T. & p. Railway Co.. Lafourche
scnsSM Main Line and Port Allen 4 New
ssssds branch.
..ux La. Donaldsonville, La.
In, y.,es At 6:2o a. IN. Arrives at $40 a. m.
e-s,;yes at s:45 p. IN, Leaves at 6:25 p. m.
MAIN LINE,
o,,esns. La. Donaldsonville, La
west Bound.
Z. ,..ves nj 1000 p. m. Arrives at :04 a. IN.
ieSves at s:l5 a. IN. Arrives at II :22 a. N.
East Bound.
. .,,;ves ut .:3O a. IL. Leaves at 4:43 q. IN.
Arriyes at e:l5 p. IN. Leaves at 3:O5 p. IN.
PORT ALLEN NEW ROADS BRANCH.
). r..ves at 3:20 D. IN. Arrives at 6:1s p. m
Irriyes at IL rs p. IN. Leaves ut 1851 q. III.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06

Business men who lack the vim,
snap and vieor they once had, should
use HERBINE. it will purify the
blood, strengthen and invigoratc the
system. Price, so cents. For sale
by Thibodaux drug store.
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For Sale.

Store building, known as Protec.
tors Hall, and residence situated on
Short street between st. Philip and
Jackson streets. For particulars
apply at SENTINEL OFFICE.
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A Rare Bargain.

For SALE:-One Aultman & Taylor
rice thresher, in perfect condition.
Capacity, $50 to 400 sacks daily.
One three-mule cart.
For particulars apply to
POLMER Bros,
q Schrever, La.
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PERSONAL POINTERS

Rev. Francis Badeaux was in our
midst last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Legendre and Mrs.
lSsuyille Braud left for a sojourn a,
Grand Isle last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Badcaux, and
children spent several days in the
Crescent City.
Misses Cecilia and Leah Chauvin
we're pleasant visitors in our city last
week.
M,as Leah Knobloch, after a pleas
ant STAY here, returned 10 her home
at Smoke Bend last Wednesday.
Mr. L. H. Lancaster was business
visitor to New iberia last Monday,
reforming Tuesday.
Mr.. Stephen Delahousse, of New
Orleans, is visiting relatives and
friends IN town.
Mr. j. Prudent Bourg, of Lockport,
honored our sanctum with a visit
last Tuesday.
White Man Turned Yellow.
Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends Of NJ. A. Hogarty of Lexing-
ton, KY, when they saw he was turn.
ing yellow. HIS skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes, and he suffered
terribly. His malady was Yellow
Jaupdice. He was treated by the
best doctors, but without. benefit.
Then be was advised to tuElectric
Bitters, the yopderful Stomach and
Liver rewrry, and he writes: ."A
tse tn: two BOTTLES l &sA 4
colasA trial proves Its ma. "
merit for all Stomach, Liver and Kid.
pey troubles. Only SOC. Sold by
All druggists. xz
Miss Edith Morales, left lastsMon-
day, for New Orleans after several
days spent at Mt Carmel Convent.
Hon. F. B. Williams of St. Mary
passed through town during the week
on bis way to Napoleonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paulin Naquin visited
friends and relatives in New Iberia
and Morgan City.
Mrs. Louis Tabor and baby girl
ere home after a pleasant stay with
friends and relatives at Baldwin.
Mr.. Etienne Hebert, of Bowie La.
was 10 our midst last Tuesday on
business.
Mr. Bile Blum was amongst the
many New Orleans commercial travel
lers in our city last week.
A Poor Millionaire.
Lately starved in London because
he could not digest his food. Early
use Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have saved him. They strength
en- the stomach, sid digestion, promote
assimilation. improve appetite. Price
zoe. Money back If not satisfied.
Sold by All druggists.
Mr.. Severin Foret, of Ludivine
Plantation, spent last Tuesday here
as guest Of his mother Mrs. Justilien
POret
Miss Bernadette Wives of Pain.
courtville is being entertained by the
Misses Williams on Acadia planta-
ton.
Receiving at j. s. Levron full line
OF glass ware at moderate prices
Humblers goblets pitchers, and the
articles carried in this line. 48
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06

Gents dress shoes in all the latest styles. and
shapes, $3.50.
Gents Low Quarter shoes. Black and Tan at
$50 and 800.
About 40 pair of our regular $50 shoes going
at $500 for limited time.
Gents Tan shoes ut LIS, 1.50 and 200
Gents Black shoes all solid only sl.25.
Gents Blue seige coats and vests. all wool
1850.
Gents crash suits, only $3.50.
Gents colOred negligee shirts, in an immense
assortment of cOlors, patterns etc
Lion Brand" fast colors, only LOO each.
they wear as well as the ST. 30 kind.
Gents Fancy socks to wear with low cut
shoes only 10, I5and 25c pair
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Notice to the Public.

On and after June 18th. the toll
bridge will be free to our patrons for
the transaction of all business both
freight and passenger and We solicit
a o. VI yO"r pesrSvupSVs
Geo. T. Neal.
Agent. T. & Z. Ry. Co.
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On July 2nd and 10th and August
9th and goth, and September Bird and
18th, The Southern Pacific.Sunset
Route will sell from all stations
round trip Homeseekers' tickets to
all points in California at rate of one
first.class limited fare, plus $500.
The transit limit on these tickets will
be fifteen days, and final limit twenty.
five days from date of sale.
In making preparations for this
trip the traveller should not overlook
the fact that the excursion cars used
in this service are operated by the
Pullman company on the same plan
as frst.class sleepers, and that the
berth rate is less than half that
charged in first class s!eepers.
For rates and further information,
write
s. +. B. MORSE, l.. J. PARKS,
p. T. M. G. p. & r. A.
Houston, Texas.
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WANTED TRUSTWORTHY

~ AN Eli - IhON1 Oh Il IL
men and women to travel and adj.
vertise fol old established house of
solid financial standing. Salary $7S9
a year and expenses, all payable in
cash. No canvassing required. Give
references and enclose self'addreSsed
stamped envelope. Address Manager,
800 Caxton Bldg Chicago. 3S 26t
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Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken
is too large or the quality too rich,
heartburn is likely to follow, and es-
pecially so if the digestion has been
weakened BY constipation. Eat slow.
ly and not too freely of easily diges.
ted food. Masticate the food thor
oughly. Let six hours elapse between
meals and when you feel fulIness
and weight in the region OF the stom.
ach after eating, indicating that you
have eaten too much, take one of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and the heartburn may be
avoided. For sale by Roth drug
store.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1901-07-06
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by which Drunk
ards are Being Cured Daily in
Spite of Themselves.

No Noxious Doses. No Weakening of the
Nerves. A Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit.
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HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS YOU MAY NEED:

Gents "swcll' Four in Hands, at rs and I'd
Gents underwear from PIC up.
Gents all wool extra light weight undershirts
81 so each. ~
Gents self opening Umbrellas, s140
Gents Black Pants only 100 a pair.
Gents Linen Pants only l.25 pair
Lace curtains yards long 15c, ~ 10 and %
u pair.
Curtain Poles, Brass fixtures BIC
Curtain Poles, Wood fixtures 30c.
Pillow Sham patterns. stamped and hen,med
ready TO work, spec. AT .5c y pair. -.
Ladies Gloria silk Uubreilss Sis0
See our big assortment OF and Lie Fans
zoe. - '
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-01-17

The queen herself has on two occa-
sions Mt least. been called upon to pay
horseshoe rent auittance" similar to
that which the city corporation rem
dsrs to the Crown each year. oakham.
in Rutland. posses unique and Pc
culiAr privilege, by virtue Of which
any peer OF the realm passing within
the precincts OF the manor has to pay
tribute In tho form of a horseshoc.
and II he refuses he is obliged to give
money. which the bailiff Is empowered
to take by force. Strictly speaking.
the shoe should come from one Of his
own horses. but the alternative OF
payment in hard cash Ia usually chos-
en-. the money being devoted to pur-
chasing ornamental horseshoes to
decorate the castle walls. Many Of
these articles. including two from
her majesty. given when she visited
i the county. first as Princess Victoria
and again some nve-and-twsnty years
ago. and one apiece from Queen Eliza
beth and George 1N.-London Tels-
graph,
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THE cARoL.mEs.


0ussr Theories Aboas - 1esnAtasa 81
Fhsss IalanAs
Germany's purchase Of the Caroline
Islands from Spain had already drawn
public attention to this little-knoWn
Pacific group. says Harper's Weekly.
when a suggestion was made to
ing though hardly to be entertained.
The king and headman Of Kusaie. one
Of the easternmost Of the Carolines,
sent q petition to congress represent
Ing that as they had been In inter
course with the American people for
forty-seven years-that IL. with Amer
lean missionaries, traders and whalerS
and had. both In this manner and
otherwise. acquired a knowledge OF
our institutions, they wished to be an
nexed to the United States. 1t is as
sumed that the people who expressed
this amiable preference did not know
that they were about to be acquired
by Germany. The Caroline group In
cludes. besides coral islands. I'VE
mountainous islands Of basaltic for
nation. beautiful and fertile with nv-
es and springs. To the north are the
Ladrone Islands. and to the west are
the Philippines. Among the many
queer legends Of these children OF ths
Pacific there is none more highly I'M
probable than their theory as to the
origin Of these islands and the inhab-
itants. They think they themselves
were very strong In the water-iR fact.
they lived in 1t. The story goes that
. woman and her children were noat-
ing around on the reef. when q man
appeared from the west with q basket
OF soil on his shoulders He had
started out to make an island with .
mountain on IT, One OF the children
cried out to him. Give US a little soil
to make a place for our mother to rest.
for she Is very weak and cannot
swim" He took out a handful of the
earth and threw 1t down, making an
island. AS the man was going on his
way over the water. the son slyly
made a hole in the basket: 50. As he
proceeded on his way. he left \ tran
OF land behind. Suddenly he became
conscious that the basket seemed light.
and looking around. he saw the land
In his anger he turned about and trod
upon 1t. and thus the islands were
formed.