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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21

Homeseeker's Rates South via
the Monon Route.
On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month the Monon will sell
round trip tickets to nearly all points in
the south, at about half rates. Also
low one way rates.
FRANK J. REED, G. P. A., Chicago.
L. e. SESSIONS,
Agent Monon Route.
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
For Pnuemonia.

DR.. CO. Bishop, Agnew, Mich, says:
II have used Foley's Honey and Tar in
three very severe cases Of pneumonia
with good results in every case"
=, j. A. Finer. ID
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
F xcursions to canada.

excursions to Canada.
Tickets will be on sale at annual ex
,a1rsions rate of $4,000 commencing Dec
Sd. When purchasing ask for ticket via
THE NORTHWESTERN LINE
From Minneapolis and st. Paul
to Chicago.
Four trains daily to Chicago.
BADGER STATE EXPRESS leaving st. Paul
every morning $50 latter arrival of
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
~trains) and arriving Chicago 9:45 p. m.
in ample time to make through connec-
tions for the east.
For those desiring to stop over in
Minneapolis or St. Paul the evening
trains are available, as follows:
The FAST MAIL, arriving at Chicago
700 a. m.
The NORTH WESTERN LIMITED arriv.
ing Chicago $50 a. NJ.
The ATLANTIC EXPRESS arriving at
Chicago 1926 noon.
For any further information as to
rates, connections. etc, apply to your
home agent or address Mr.. Chas. j.
Gray, Travelling Agent, at either Grand
Forks of Winnipeg, until Dec. oath.
r. w. TEASDALE,
General Passenger agent.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
When Travelling East or South

When travelling East or South
Remember that Wisconsin Central Ry.
trains leaving st. Paul and Minneapolis
daily for Milwaukee, Chicago and Man
irowoc, connect with all eastern and
southern lines. Further information
from nearest ticket agent.
JAS. G.. POM, G. P. A.. y
. Milwaukee,. Wis
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21

DIED:-At the homo of William AL
drich in this city, on Monday, Mar. 18th,
at lO:45 p. IN. Mrs. Julia E. Drakely, at
the advanced age of 80 years, 8 months
and % days. Deceased was born. on
June 23d, 1920 in the state of Ohio,
where the early years of her life were
spent. In 184l she was married to
William Drakely and about a year after
their marriage they removed to Dane
county, Wisconsin. and we're among the
early pioneers of that country. There
were born to her three children, two of
whom with her husband have gone be-
fore to that better land.
She was long a member of tho Unitar.
ian church, and has always lived an
earnest and devoted Christian life.
In September 1899. she removed to
North Dakota and has spent much of
the time while here at the home of her
nephew, Mr.. Aldrich, to whom in earlier
years she gave a mothers care. She has
been quite feeble during tho past few
months and her death which was due to
old age, did not come unexpectedly.
Funeral services were held here yes.
terday afternoon at l:3o. at the Aldrich
home, and were conducted by Rev. P. A.
Scott. The remains were then taken to
the train to be sent to Cottage Grove
Cemetery. eipht miles east NJ Madison
Wisconsin, where her husband and two
children repose. William Aldrich &C.
companied the body to it's destination.
The bereaved son and relatives have the
entire sympathy of this community in
their sad affection.
For Sale.
800 acres Of choice farm land. five
miles from Hope. 200 acres under cult
walton. This is a bargain for cash. In.
quire or address L. O. Finn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
SEED WHEAT,

I have fine "Haines Pedigree" Blue
stem wheat of the 1899 crop which 1 will
sell for cash, or on time with approved
security. j. X. Joslyn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21

DoSViet's Little Early Risers.
The saDoGo little pills.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
FOR SALE.

Several good work horses weight 1900
to 1,4O0 pounds. Ages six to nine years.
B. G. SHAW,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That 10 what IL was made los,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21

First class in every way. Good horses
Ane carriages with careful drive. fur.
niahed at a moments notice. Single an.
double rigs and good saddle horses ready
ser use. Terms reasonable. We are al
ways ready to buy or sell a good horse.
Come and see US.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1901-03-21
For Sale.

32O acres Of choice farm land. five
miles from Hope. 200 acres under cult
walton. This is a bargain for cash. In.
quire or address L. o. Finn.
Hope, N. D.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

GRAY-At his home in ward four.
Grant parish, La. at 3 u. m. on Mon
aSy, March 4, 1901. Edward s. Gray,
born Oct. ". 1886, departed this life
aged % years. months and II days.
The deceased hsd many warm
friends. who admired his genial and
cordial nature He leaves his widow
ana = family q six children, five
daughters. three married and two
single. and one son to mourn his loss.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

0OofO o. Sc0o1)1 trustees.
Pursuant TO call Of the president
the board Of trustees Of the Colfaz
High School met ut IL .. m. on
Friday. March ~, 1901. with the
following members present, viz: R. 8
Cameron, president, j. H. McNeely
]. p. Lewis, j. Q. Long, H. b. Faral-
do and H. G. Goodwin.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read. corrected and approved.
NJ. E. Swafford and Vim. LaCroix,
Of the executive building committee,
were present, and reported that they
had secured $2O96 in subscriptions.
The president and treasurer also ~
ported $570 additional in cash and
subscriptions, making the entire
amount thus far available $2666.
Mr.. LaCroix submitted drawings
and plate of plan for a brick build
ing BOX 70K feet, three class rooms be-
low with IL feet ceiling, and audito-
rum up stairs with IA feet ceiling.
Lower wall co be Is inches with 3 feet
base, upper wall Is inches. Walls to
be erected and completed at a cost of
$2125 for brick, lime, cement and la
Dor. Estimates for wood work to be
reported later.
On motion the plan was approved
and committee requested to contract
for the necessary materials for the
wallis, and tn report back with further
specifications and for further instruc-
tions IA to the building.
There being no further business the
board then adjourned.
r. S. CAMERON, Prest.
H. g. GOODWIN, Secty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
From Hadlls,t.

HadnOt. La.. Mich 20, 1901.
Editor COlfdc Chr0RicIe:
1T has been some time since have
seen any dots from this part Of the
woods.
The hard winds we have been hay-
ing has dried the ground 40 much
that some IT the farmers lands m the
bottoms were too dry. and they were
forced to quit planting. But that
trouble is over now, as we had Il
good rain yesterday. Tuesday 18th.
The writer IL sure It was highly an
preeiated BY good many People.
The health Of this vicinity has not
been very good for some time. The
measles and la grippe has been raging
all winter, and is still epidemic. The
family Of Mn. J. p. HadnOt are lust
up from both. Also, the family of
Messrs. Brett, Butts and many 9TH
ers have been sick with measles and
lagrippe.
We are sorry to say that ut this
writing Dewey, the youngest child of
Mrs. HadnOt. n quite sick.
Some 05 our FARMERS have fine corn
and good gardens.
Mr.. Ellis HadnOt was in AIexan-
dria one day last week ON business.
MFR. N. Irwin, Of Alexandria, was
In our midst last Sunday.
Mr.. Alfred Goodwin, Of COIgax. was
In our vicinity last Sunday, the guest
OF his aunt. Mrs. Hadnot. Come
down again; we are always glad to
zee A. M"
Nh Poussfn David, and his beauti-
fuf sister. Miss Fleurange, OF Omega.
were the guests at the Misses H adnot
Sunday.
Mr.. Ellis Hadnot yftited Colfax SUM-
day on business.
Mr.. +. A. Compton. of Alexandria
city, was visiting In Hadnot town
18th.
Mr.. J. Luther Kelly, of Nugent, was
In our burg not long since.
From present appearances, there
VIII not be many II ''our boys" that
VIII have to pay the $50 tax.
1t to rumOred around that wedding
bells WILSON Ire ringing. Their
merry chimes are always pleasant to
listen tO.
MIR. C. X. Green, the Alexandria
Marble Works man, was here not
long ago to put up a marble head
stone and iron fence over the late Mr..
Luke H. Hadn0t. at the family grave
yard ON Hickory Grove place.
With best wishes to the Chronicle.
He
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Three. colored musicians from Alex
andria have been in Colfax this week,
furnishing music to the natives-and
they can make tip-top music. too.
They complimented the Chronicle
with a serenade Wednesday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Trains north and south arrive and
leave each station am. and pm.
The above table is for the govern
ment Ut employees only. The compa-
NY reserves the right to vary from
this schedule at pleasure.
WM. EDENBoRN, President.
PETER MCILyRrEp.
General Manager.
CLARENCE ELI.ERBE.
Gen. Freight and Passenger Agt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr. s. NJ. Lacroix has his new resi-
dence we'll under way. and says it
will he completed before long. when
he expects to get married and have a
house warming. He saye there IL a
widow In town, with only one girl to
take care Of. and she has agreed to
marry him AZ soon as he gets his
house done.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Snipes Of boys ranging from IA to
10 should not swell up big and cuss in
public places, under the mistaken no
ton that 1t is manly. The majority
OF those who hear are more than apt
to size You up as a blackguard. lack
Ing In the training and practice that
1t takes to make q gentleman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Taken up on III. Meredith plantation,
wilTt.. pony horse, with wbiso mare
and tail: about IL years old. nhout l4l%
hands high, DO marks or brands visibl
~ Tim "rirr. Has been running on my
place Ion about fssuv moatLs Owner
can have same BY proving property and
md jill. McNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

a Ge~d Cough Medicine Ter Chsldren.
Il have no heaitancy in Recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says r.
r. Moran, well-known and popular Ia
ker. Of Petersburg, Va. We have given
i 70 our children whom troubled With
had coughs. also vhoopipg cough, and It
has always given perfecf satisisction. Il
was recommended to me by druprisf
- tho best cough medicine for Children
q II contained 10 opium o. ether hsrm-
ful drug Sold By ]. n. Nc1leelv. Col
FAX; Bush 4 Randolph, Fairmounf.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Prof. Hines has been teaching his
advanced pupils 1T his home this
week, being unable to walk to the
school house on account Of the wound
In his leg. He thinks It win b sever
I'll days before he can make the trip.
The wound on his scalp II completely
healed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

George w. Watt. Of South Gardiner,
Me-, ss.ys: Il have had the worst cough,
cold. chills and grip and have taken lots
OF trash OF no account but profit to the
vendor. Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy
10 the only thing that hsa done any good
whatever. have used ono bottle Of it
and the chillR. colds and grip have ali
left me. congratulate the manufactn-
yers Of an honest medicine" For sale by
J. H. McNeeiv, Colfax; Bush & Ran.
dolph, FHirmount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

The lingering cough following grippe
calls Tor One Minute Cough Cure. For
all throat and lung troubles this is the
only remedy that gives immediate results.
Prevents consumption. J. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

The Haag show did not exhibit In
Colfax last Tuesday. as advertised,
being called on on account ol the
smallpox scare.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Commercials Of DeWitts Witch Hazel
5alve are liable to GAUGE blood poisoning.
Leave them alone. The original has the
name DeWitt's upon the box and wrap
per. 1t is harmless and healing salve
Tor skin diseases. Unequaltod for piles.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

In accordance with our announce
ment to publish all the official news
Of the parish. the tax sales. and the
sale Of lands adjudicated to the State,
are printed this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Those who are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty Of
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure dieesta
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want. II you suffer
from indigestion. heart burn, belching or
any osher stomach trouble. this prepare
ton can't help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomachs can take it. J.
A. Hyda.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Joel L. Fletcher has been APP
pointed by the governor as attorney
to assist the tax collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Prof. Ivison. of Homecoming. Nd, SUI
fered terribly from neuralgia of the stom-
ach and indignation for thirteen years
and after the doctors failed to cure him
they fed him on morphine. A friend ad-
vised the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and after taking few bottles Of it he
says. 1T has cured me entirely. can't
say too much for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. ("
1t digests what you eat. j. A. HYDE.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Jno. A. Williams made trip
to Natchitoches last sunday, return
ing home Monday evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

A mild sensation. after the style OF
MrS. Nation. occurred In Colfax last
Sunday afternoon. in which an ak was
substituted for a Ratchet. but without
the destructive execution wrought by
thekansas prototype. A married man
with fondness for the seductive game
OF poker got into aquiet game behind
closed doors. Word coming to the
ears Of his better half that he was
losing the acquets and gains of the
family, she got an ax and viewed she
would batter dowa the door II he
didn'td Quit andcome out of that room
1t Is needless to say the game was in
definitely postponed-but the family
exchequer was diminished about $35
In payment for the FUN"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

ANrr-KREoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive 25c cure for chronic chills and
malafia. No cure, no pay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr.. J. H. McNeely has bought the
two blocks Of ground from Mr.. H.
Easterbrook adjoining the school
QrOunda
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

We defer publishing the analysis OF
our artesian well this week, owing
to a crowd of matter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
@MA,r-

This signature 3 On every bog Of Tie genuine
Laxative Bron1o- Qllinine raAl.ss
ths rsnedy that eases eoDa ~ 80 day
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

When you arc bilious. mse those famous
pills known ~ DeWitts Little Early
Risers to cleause the liver and bowels.
They never grippe. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr.. J. H. McNeely offers 80 reward
for two horses. See notice elsewhere.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

10 euro . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL It fails
to-cure. r. w. Groves signature IL on
essch box. q cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Cactus compound. true Iaxtive tonic
is guaranteed to expel your malaria, bill.
iousness. clear your complexion and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Mr. N. ID. Andrews, our old-time
friend living near Pollock. was in
Colfax yesterday, looking after land
matters.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Their promptness and their pleasant
effects make DbWitt's Little Early Ris-
era most popular little pills wherever
they are known They are perfect for
liver and bowel tronbles. j. A. hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
Succession Notice.

Succession Notice.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Par.
lsh OF Grant. State of La. No
Succession of Mrs. s. A. Plunkett, deed,
Whereas James Monroe Plunkett has
filed in my Office petition asking that he
be appointed administrator of the succes.
sion OF 5. A. Plunkett, deceased, notice 10
therefore hereby given to all whom II
doth or may concern that unless opposi-
ton thereto be made during the time
prescribed by law the prayer VI said De.
fition will be granted and he be appoint.
ell as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. w. F. Blackman.
Judge Ut said court, this the 9th day Of
March, A. ID. 1901.
JAS. ]. CVUINN.
Clerk of District Court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
SHERIFF SALE.
18th Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Grant, La. No. 1908.
@. w. 6entell 4 Co. vs.. j. M. Dufilho.

BY virtues OF and to satisfy a writ If
seizure and sale issued out Ut the honor.
able 18th judicial district court. and 10
me directed, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, have seized, and will offer
Tor sale ut the front door of the court
house in Colfax. La. on
SATURDAY, April 20. 1901.
the following property, seized AZ the
property OF the defendant, to-wit:
Lots l. 2 and z, in sec. q, township {;
north. range 8 weet, containing 20 acres
moro or less.
Terms Of sale Cash with the benefit
Of appraisement.
March IA, 1901. Sher;n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

River front OF bri,k store. Colfax, La.
Everybody treated alike. Reme,n-
Dor the place, aud don't fail TO call
on him and investigate prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
Election Of school Trustee.

Notice h hereby given that an cleo
tion will be held at the High School
building In the town Of COIfax, La.
ON Saturday. April q. 1901. between
the hours of 3 and 5 p. M, to elect a
trustee in the place Of r. X. Jeter. re-
moved. All white legal voters resid-
ing in this public. school dist rict, hnv-
Ing children Of schOUlable age, are
entitled tn vote.
r. s. CAMERON.
President Board of Trustees.
March Il. 1901.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23

Clerk O'Quinn spent last Saturday
and Sunday In Pollock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-03-23
A. Joe Manetho,
~ kaAE ~ THE FAMOUS
Saddle Stallion


Will make the HsaxOn III la0O ut nv
farm ON Red River opposite Royce.
La. At $1U for the season. with re-
turn privileges Ia case 81 failure.
DEsc~iupTSoS ASp PEDmREk.
Sired by Manctho standard bred
trofting stallion. M. ss,O5: chestnut
horse fOAleti March 10th, lS82. bred y,y
A. j. Alexander WUOsilyuYn farm.
Kentucky. Sirt.i by Har,li, tsire OF
Maud s.. record 2:O-a.) First dam
Mary Bell. dam of Puciler. record 2::As.
lsiHfer Of Dick AiOore. record 2::221, by
Belmont. sire 0t NutwSod, record ;:
lS49. the siyp ri Manager. two year
old rr0ri .:06.D SECOND dam Mary.
ldnm Of Dick Moore. record 2::a2sk ami
May Todd. trial in 2:A. and dam Of
Crittt.nden. sire Of Mamie NJ. rpcs,rI
2::Th: by Monmouth Eclipse Thrill
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
kOsitiuskO. Fifth dam by (isllatfn.
Sixth dam ly teler. MansthO n the
sire of l.ixxie HaYrOId. record III, and
Dagnla. trfal PIX. JOE MANETHO
ts ) ytssrt Oil this spring, Is hands l
inch high, weighs lOaO pounds, fine
form. styiennd action. natural sad
dl.r and prsHiueer Of saddlerr.
For further particulars call on or
address HEAlAN SAITH.
Royce. Louisiana.
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-12-27
LABOR AND CAPITAL UNITE.

N~vx Industrial Federation VIII Prevent
Strikes = Senator Hanna Chairman.
New York City.-Thc General Com
10 consider plans Tor healing dlner'
ences between the capitalistic and Ia
Dor interests Of the country have OF
ganlzed, elected officers and issued Z
statement of their mission.
The officers elected are as U"s'
Chairman, Senator Mark ,Is and osna,
Chairmen, Samuel Gopor,os A Mnora'
:. straus, I,ensui ,s' e Easley. Commit
Secretary; Kaipl Oscar S. Straus, S
tee on by-La5ames Fl. Eckels, John
X, oaiiaWR2 Samuel Gompers and
HarrYGeneral Committee will hereaf
,be known officially as the Indus
i trial Department Of the National Civic
Federation A subcommittee had pre-
pared resolutions, which were adopt
ed with slight notifications. These de
fined the province of the newly named
department as being ito do what may
seem best to promote industrial peace,
to be helpful in establishing rlghtfu'
relations between employers and work
ers, by its good offices to endeayor tt
obviate and prevent strikes. and lock.
outs, and to aid In renewing industrial
relations where rupture has oc
Cured"
The most important section of thu
resolutions is, perhaps, that confer
ences should be held to settle differ
ences and disputes before an acute
stage Is reached in order to avoid
strikes OF lockouts. Questions at is
sue may be submitted TO the depart
ment as whole or to a subcommittee
to be named for the purpose. The de
partment will not consider abstract
industrial problems, and, obviously
will assume no powers of arbitratior
which have not been specially con
ferred by both parties to dispute.
Senator Hanna is delighted over the
progress made, as he believes success
is now in sight. He said:
II have been working on this plar
for over a year. and am gratified with
the results achieved.
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-12-27

nj the .Life Of Major-General Sir
Robert Murdock Smith, X. G, M. g."
we baye this story:
uon their way between Telriz and
Teheran the members of the expedi-
tion sent to Persia by the German
( fsovernment to observe the transit Of
Venus met solitary European lady
riding In the opposite direction, a
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-12-27

Nothing is ever likely to shake the
naval superstition that ships named
after things that sting are doomed to
loss. Besides the Viper and Cobra,
the Serpent was lost with nearly all
her crew, the Wasp was wrecked with
heavy loss of Tory Island, and sec
ond Wasp, a gunboat, disappeared in
4 typhoon, never to be heard of again
In consequence of this double disaster
to ships named Wasp, that name mas
been struck out of the Admiralty
list of available names. In the past
we lost Rattiesnake, Gadfy and Hor-
net. Probably new Viper and new
Cobra Will be built, but should any
thing happen to either of them the
name Is almost certain to be changed
by the authorities in Difference tc
sentiment that prevails afloat con
cerning unlucky names. The only
exception that obtains is the Resolu
tion. The present ship is the tenth
| No less than eight of them have hac
| tragic fates, and the present one som'
years since very nearly met disaster
| at sea. Most Of the old Resolutions
however, earned first glory in battle
hence the perpetuation of the name
London Chronicle.