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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
Reading Circle.

A reading circle has been organized here,
the membership comprising those of liter
AIRY turn, of culture and liberal education.
We are not in possession OF a full list Of the
membership, nor do we know that formal
organization has been effected The social
will be concom,tant feature, One of the
early meetings of the circle was that at the
home of the Misses Waesche, Catoctin Fur.
mace, an New Year evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Seyen or eight hundred children responded
to the invitation of Mr.. Chas &. Oorsuch to
an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall, on
Christmas afternoon. Prof. and Mrs. Ram
say, of Baltimore, gave the children an en-
joyable ledgerdemain exhibition, after which
each child received Observation-Disclosures
Adgocdte.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
DiDhtheria ut Jefferson.

There have been numerous cases of diph-
iberia recently at and near Jefferson, this
county. Several deaths have occurred. but
most of the persons attacked by the disease
in which there appears to he danger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Mrs. Sarah A. Myers. widow of the late
Abram l. Myers, of townsville, died while
visiting her sister. Mrs. Lantz, IN this place
suddenly, of apoplexy ON Wednesday morn.
ing. Funeral tomorrow friday morning
interment at Beaverdam; f. +. Black I'M
dertaker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

We are generally too ready for the sake of
peace to put premium on i'll temper. and
to give the cross person the right Of way.
THIS is often cowardly and almost always a
mistake. Iiltemper should be gently resisted
January Ladies Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
ANNUAL MEETING.

ANNUAL MEETING.
The Annual Meeting of members of the
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
in Baltimore County, will be held at office,
416 K. Fayetie. st Baltimore, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1909,
At II O'Clock, a. m,
to elect Thirteen Directors to serve for one
year.
DcclS2t. JOS A. WAESCHE, Scc'y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
Martin..FaVOrite.

Married, on Dec. "a, 1901, at the home of
the brides pare nts, near Thurmont, by Rev.
w. s II. hletzger, Mr.. Steward Martin OF
Motters an | Miss Fannie Favorlte.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

The slate roof of Trinity Reformed church
is IN place, the furnaces have been installed
and the windows will be temporarily closed;
the building will be heated and the plasteriug
and other inside work completed without
concern about frost
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
Business Locals.
ex HAY AND FODDER FOR SALE,
Dec5tf. CHAS. SMILEY.

rY- HAY AND FODDER FOR SALE,
Dec5tf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
tY- FOR RENT-Dwelhng House, with
Stable and outbuildings on Water Street.
Possession Apri! lst, 1901.
nov2Stf Inquire at CLARION OFFICE.
rB- OFFICIAL ENVELOPES No. 10,
(size 4tx9s inches) for sale, plain or with
business card at
dec 5 If THIS OFFICE.
tY- BED BLANKETS, BED COMFORTS
AND HORSE BLANKETS, At
nov 20 emo ROOTS.
az CIDER APPLES WANTED.-We
will be in the market for cider apples to the
amount of 5000 bu., delivered to our place.
A fair price will be paid.
Respectfully yours,
sep 19if d. W. ZENTZ.
kY- HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on w. Main.st. Thur
mont next door to Mr.. John Roots store.
Suitable also for tailor shop: eligible rooms
on both floors.
jne Eft M. A. BlRELY, M. ID.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

The meanest man In the State of Maryland
10 woman who owed eight years subscrlp-
ton, and although abundantly able to pay,
refused. Upon being sued she plead the
statute of limitations for the first five years
and sworc she did not receive it during the
last three, but borrowed one from neighbor
This IL q fact.-Ldurel Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
OA0ToR "a.
Bears II. >Ths Kind You Have Alxae Bought
s's. Il IZZzZx

ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION
IN OF THE THURMONT Ma
TIONAL BANK AT THURMONT
IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND,
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS DE-
GENDER 10, 1901.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts s2,547. SO
us. Bonds to secure circulation 6,250 90
Premium on u. 8. Bonds 437 so
Stocks securities, etc. 100000
Banking house, furniture, and
fixtures 139sO.Oo
Due from National Banks, mot re.
serve agents. 1909 80
Due from State Banks and Bankers 305 60
Due from approved reserve agents 1905 GA
Checks and other cash items 1900
Notes of other National Banks 1000
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents $500
Lawful money reserve 10 bank, VIZ:
Specie S,744 90
Legal tender notes ,UUO w 4,|44O w
Redemption fund with U. s. Treas.
urar Is per cent of circulatIon) 312 so
Total l3s,73954
LIABILITIES.
Capital 100000
Surplus 2,500 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 1,13l.07
Individual deposits subject to
check 03s5s.47
Circulation 6,250.NO
Tota, 1ss,739.54
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FREDER
lex, 50:
l. Sam'l NJ. Birely, President of the above.
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
SAMUEL NJ. BIRELY,
President.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this Tenth day Of
December, 1901.
VIM. w. Zimmerman,
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
JOHN Roof,
HARRY G. GoRsUtH,
NORRIS A. BIRELY,
dec 10 81 Directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Western Maryland College is 1870 feet high
er above the tide level than Mt. st. Nary's
College: didn't think SO, did you?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs Robert 10y, recently welded
visited Mr.. Logs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. |.
w. 10y last week, A number of friends
called upon them during their visit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
,Nrw advertisements.
FoTICE-

A SEMI-ANNUAL Dividend of 8 per
IA cent will be paid to the Stockholders
of the Thurmont National Bank on and after
January 18th, 1902, at said Bank.
SAM'L M. BIRELY,
Jan22t President.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
IIOHln an..GrUsIiOn

AT the Reformed parsonage, Thurmont,
Md, December II, 1901, by Rev. Geo, A.
Whitmore, MIR. M,llard II. Hoffman to Miss
Martha E Grushon, all of Creagerstown, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Holiday trade here was exceptionally good
but holiday weather was exceptionally bad.
New Year Day was bright and holiday like,
hut the rain and fog of the week past had
iisheartened all
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02
New Advertisements.

Ford's
Notice, 90
McCall's Magazine.
Order Nisi on Sales
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-01-02

Prompt and careful attention given to all
law, equity and testamentaiy business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
WALKER GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE.
SLAYER of Holton Pays Penalty for
His Crime.

In superior court yesterday a life
sentence was imposed upon Pomp
Walker, the young negro implicated
in the murder of Tom Holton. The
jury quickly arrived at verdict of
guilty, with a recommendation to
mercy.
And Walker will spend his remain
ing days in the coal mines.
Sunday..cake walks with usual pistol
and shotgun trimmings come little
high in Sumter sometimes the
case is such an atrocious one as very
frequently appears now.
Pomp Walker and Eli Jones were
alike implicated in the killing of Hol-
ton, Walker using shotgun while Eli
Jones chimed in with six shooter.
After both had finished there was little
left of Holton.
An effort was made to prove that the
mortal wounds inflicted were from
Jones pistol and not from Walkers ar
tillery, but the jury wisely refused to
see 1t that way.
The killing occurred near Americas
three Sundays ago and was probably
entirely unprovoked. Jones fed the
scene and has not yet been captured.
Walker, young negro about Is years
old, was easily taken.
AS usual, the customary motion for
new trial, supreme court, etr, will
probably be made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Virulent Cancer Cured

Startling proof OF a wonderful adj
vance in medicine is given by druggist
G. w, Roberts of Elizabeth, W. Va. An
old man there had long suffered with
what good doctors pronounced incura-
BILE cancer. They believed his case hope .
less till he used Electric Buffers and ap-
piled Buck lens Arnica Salve, which
treatment completely cured him. When
Electric Bitters are used to expel bill
lious, kidney and microbs poieons at the
same time this salve exerts its match
less healing power, blood diseases, skin
eruptions, ulcers and sores vanish. Bit
ters soc, Salve 25c. at the Eldrldge drug
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
Those Who Come and Go In a Day In
Americas.

Hon, Harvle Jordan was prominent
visitor in Americas yesterday, coming
upon business.
E. g. Miller was among others from
Columbus who came to Americas on
business yesterday
Mrs. Lille Parks is spending few
days with relatives here, arriving yes
terday from Dawson.
J. P. Holmes registered from Macon
yesterday among the list of arrivals at
the Hotel Windsor
Mr.. Buford M, Davis, an attorney
of Macon, was among other visitors in
Americas yesterday,
Mrs, FL. Egbert Allen left yesterday
for Macon upon visit to her sister,
Mrs. William M. Raglan.
A. @. Rogers, of Fairbault, MINI.
and who has realty interests in Sumter,
was in Americus yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
A Real Friend.

''l suffered from dyspepsia and indi-
gestion for fifteen years." says W. T.
Sturdevaht of Merry Oaks, NJ, After
had tried many doctors and medicines
to ho avail one of my friends
persuaded me to try Kodol It gave me
immediate relief. / can eat almost auy-
thing | want now and my digestion Ia
good, | cheerfully recommend Kodol. y
Don't try to cure stomach trouble by
dieting. That only further weakens the
system, You need wholesome, strength
ening food. Kodol enables you to as
simulate what you eat by digesting it
without the stOmach's aid. w. A Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
INTEREST IN STATE ELECTION
Battle of Ballots Will Be Fought Out
Today.

From the mountains to the seashore
Georgia will be in state of political
eruption today, and the trembling
caused by Pelee's little sideshow will
be nothing IN comparison to the
groundswell' OF democracy that will
sweep everything from the Chattahoo-
chez to the Atlantic.
It's election day in Georgia, and her
democracy will rally.
Never, perhaps, was more interest
centered in the result of a democratic
primary. All the candidates are we'll
known gentlemen and the interest of
their friends is great indeed.
In few counties has the campaign
been waged more warmly than here In
Sumter. There have been no orator.
cal outbursts, but the friends of both
Mr.. Terrell and Mr.. Query have put
up stiff fight and both are claiming
the county for their favorite.
Col. Estill has many friends here
and will receive a good vote, but the
fact is recognized that the real fight is
between the two others.
So far from conceding Sumter to
Query, as one of his home counties,
the friends of Terrell have put up a
stiff fight and freely claim that the
county will go for him today. They
are very confident of this, but at the
same time Guerry'a friends are work
ing hard.
The polls will be opened at Z o'clock
this morning at the courthouse and
will close at p. m. b sure that You
get in your ticket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Spring Fever.

Spring fever is another name for bill
liousness. 1t is more serious than most
people think. A torpid liver and mac
tive bowels mean poisoned system. If
neglected, serious illuess may follow
such symptoms. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers remove all danger by stimulating
the liver, opening the bowels and cleans
ing system of Impurities. Safe pills.
Never grippe. "I have taken DeWitt's
Little Early Risers for torpid liver
every spring for years." writes r. M.
Everly. Moundsville, W. Va. "They do
me more good than anything have ever
tried" w. A. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Extra Special Sundries.

We will offer 900 dozen of our fine 1oc Pearl Shirt 49,,
dress buttons at sc.
Dozen fine carved Pearl dress buttons 1Oc dozen
Handsome ball Pearl buttons 1oc 12sc and rsc dozen
Fine lot of floor Denlms coors, the 25c grade
yard wide, this sale Ioc.
900 Pairs gents lace Isle half Hose the Csc kind at 25c
pair
sale CSC pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
SEND RIFLE SQUAD TO MACON.
Light Infantry Will Be Represented
in Contest,

The Americas Light Infantry will
send an excellent team to Macon to
participate IN the contest among the
state troops, and the men here declare
they will bring back trophy or know
the reason why. The new range here
will be complete in few days and then
the picked rife team will begin prac-
ticing in earnest. Americas is going
into the contest to win.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

IA 0O"oVh VI wonder when you
Silk Selling. h from aSNg such eG ''S siif
beauty as the following at such lit
tie prices.
SPECIAL about 10 pieces Fancy
Taffeta figured China and Foulards
worth 75c, $1.OO and $1.25, will
close at 25c, I'd, for Cash Only.
We have a few short lengths of
those beautiful corded wash silks
left from last weeks sale which we
will close at 80 cents.
% inch Black Armure silk, reg
ular price S1.25, special this week
at So cents.
Black corded Taffeta silk a beau
tiful quality for waists, regular
price $1.25, special at Is cents.
SO inch Black Swiss Taffeta silk
soft finish will not split regular
price $1.OO,, special at SO cents.
Only a sew short lengths of those
silks we sold at 15c, will close them
out at 10c, yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

Harrison's Mutual Burial Association.
The first Burial Benefit is now due,
Please call promptly on the secretary,
Mrs. Hollis, Planters Bank Building,
and pay your benefit.
MRS. EULA HOLLIS.
Sect'y and Treas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
SUPERIOR COURT TO ADJOURN.
Today That All May Take Part In
Election.

There will be no session of superior
court today. 1t being election day,
and many of the court officers, Jurors,
litigants and others desiring to vote
or be about the polling places either in
the city or county precincts, Judge
Littlejohn announced suspension of
business for today only. The aeaaion
will be resumed Friday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Filthy Temples In India,

Sacred COWS often defle Indian tenn
pies, but worse yet is body that's pol
luted by constipation. Don't permit
it. Cleanse your system with d.
Kings New ife Pills and avoid untold
misery. They give lively livers, active
bowels, good digestion, fine appetite.
Only 25c at the Eldridge drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
FEW TAXPAYERS MAKE RETURN
Though Books Were Opened Some
Time Since.

The property owners here are, as
usual, slow in making returns of prop
erty for taxation, both in the city and
county, Receiver Raiford and City
Clerk Mitchell have had their books
open some time, but are not rushed at
all by people making tax returns. The
books in both departments will be
closed on Both inst, and all delinquents
will be double taxed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

A CHAPTER
OF FORCEFUL
BARGAIN FACTS.

The magic prices always incentive to prudent
chasers prices prevail all easonabe lines with
view disposal The term Glow prices used
here and now profit stripped many instances
less "why of and will readily
economy taking advantage of such trade changes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

sc Spring Cal1coes at Sc yd.
SC and &c Figured Lawns
at Sc.
SC Check Muslin at 434c
12sc Madras Cloths, en-
tire stock 934c.
&c Apron Giuehams at sc
a yard.
1Oc Curtain Scrim, new
styles 7 I-2c yd.
l lot of 15c Crepon t. be
closed out sc yard.
10c Check Muslin 7 I-2c
yard
15c White Dlmlties 10c
yard.
Zoe White Madras Cloth
l22c yard
12ac India Linen 10c yd
15c India Linen 12sc yard.
Zoe Persian Lawn Sc yd.
35c French Batlstes 45.ln.
wide. 25c
Zoe White Organizes at ~
/ lot of 12ac Ducks at 1oc yd
I lot of I5c White P K at
at l2Ec yaId.
$1.OO Counterpanes this
week at zoe.
$T.25 Counterpanes this
week at csc.
$3.50 Marseilles Quilts this
week at S1.69.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Removal Notice.

Dr. HORNE has moved his office from
Clarke & Hooper bnilding. on Lamar
street, to Planters Bank building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
BULLETIN OF STATE PRIMARY.
Will Be Posted Tonight, Giving the
Result.

Result.
The people will know at an early
hour tonight the result of the state
primary, Through the courtesy of
the Wester Uuion and its friends the
Times Recorder has arranged to get
the news as fast as it is sent into At
lanta from the 137 counties, and it will
not be long after the closing of the
polls until the result can, in a manner,
be forecasted. Come out and read the
bulletins and find out who's elected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Sun Umbrellas There ! eIea $ a
and ParaSOlS. . enoo snic

new stock. This is the opening of
the parasol season and everything
is bright fresh and tempting.
Ladies fine Black Mercerized
Gloria cloth umbrellas, paragon
frames, steel rod, worth $1.25, spe-
cial at IS cents.
Ladies fine Silk Gloria cloth UNI
brellas steel rod plain and fancy
handles. Regular price $500,
special at $1.OO and $3.50.
Ladies White and Fancy Colored
parasols at half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

Special ready-made Pillow
Cases 10c
Special ready-made Bed
Sheets at ACC.
Entire stock IS aud Doc
Mercerlzed FoulArds at I5c
Beautiful lot of Silk Mitts
now so popular, 25c, 35c and
SOC upwards to $l.OO a pair
Entire stock of white and
fancy Parasols to close at
exactly half price.
Big reduction this week on
Belts and Belt buckles, extra
ordinary values at Csc, 3oe
aud SO.
SOC Table Scarfs to be clos
ed at 25c.
Our best 12!c Percale REM
nants to be closed at &c yard
Entire stock of 81 c. B;
Cofsets at soc,
Nice lot of ladies Shirt
Waists to be closed out lol
half price.
Barker Bleaching re yd'
Fruit of the Loom Bleach
Ing this week Sc I'd.
Yard. wide Sea Island, extra
fine sc yard.
12!c Lonsdale Cambria TINS
week 10c yard.
1Oc Lonsdales this week DC
yard,
Our zoe choice Madras
13sc yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Silk Specials.

Entire stock 75c Tafeta
Silks soc.
9Oc guaranteed black Tai
fetas Csc,
27-inch 81 fine black Tai
fetas 79c.
27-lnch S1.25 black Tafe-
tas &c.
81 quality guaranteed blk
Taffetas 75c,
SIPS guaranteed black
Taffetas SOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

Perfect Fly Killer 10c.
REMBERT's DRUG STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

Extra inducements here
this week.
$3.50 guaranteed Peau de
Sole ST.oo.
81 grade Black Palette,
zoe.
All cordedJap Silks former
ly CSC now soc.
Our special 80 inch fine
$T.25 black Tafeta 97c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Summer Vest
for Women.

them very cheap. Yours to buy
on the same basis.
Ladies low neck sleeveless and
short sleeves ribbed vests tapped
neck, regular price 15c, at l0c.
Ladies Fancy ribbed vests, square
neck sleeveless, worth 25c, at Toe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
Three Specials I isS b aGS rh to1-
in Towels. ons is 5n a s 9andr

ard, all linen buck towels. Here
are the items.
Large size bleached and I'M
bleached Turkish bath towels,
worth zoe, at 1910.
Is dozen extra large size Turkish
bath towels bleached usually sold
at 4Oc, special this week at 221c.
80 dozen all Linen buck towels
good large size, worth 15c, special
at II cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
More About
Hosiery.


Hosiery. lug IN P S1g ao p 5
you've already tested the truth of
this and the difference in the in
vestment is so slight that 1t is
hardly worth considering. The
following items are all good and all
lowly priced.
Ladies fine Black and Lisle Lace
thread stockings, worth 40c at 25c.
Ladies Fancy stripe and Lace
stockings, regular price soc, spe-
cial at 25c.
Childrens White, Pink, Blue and
Red Lisle Lace stockings, worth
SOC, at 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05
ziegIer Shoe Specials

Ziegler's $500 Slippers at S1.5O
Ziegler's $3.50 Slippers at S1.98.
Ziegler's $500 Slippers at 81 so,
Ziegler's $3.50 Slippers at $2,98.
Ziegler's $500 Slippers at $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-06-05

One lot Ladies Slippers formerly 81 pair will close
out for soc.
Special values in Slippers formerly SIPS will sell for
SOC pair
Guaranteed lot of Oxford Slippers ST. so grade
will sell for Sl.25.
Big lot Of Children's Slippers will sell for 5o 76c
ard ST.
The same cut prices shoes will also make during
this sale.
The Daily soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1???-1911, 1902-03-28

AUSTRALIAN SEAFISHING.

| Angling for Schnapper, Nannygai, Morwong
and Shark.
Sea fishing is The Alpha and Omega
Of most fshiug Of most fishing in
Australia, says the London Traveller,
We leave Sydney harbor about mid
night in a small tug, SO as to be on
the further fishing grounds at day
break. Now we arc out between the
heads, and at last chilly dawn creeps
over the sea. We are at rest, too,
broadside to the rollers, and it isgood
| to 20 up the narrow companion and on
deck and find the lines we left neatly
/ coiled in corners overnight. The two
deck hands are busy cutting up the
bait, a score or 50 Of muliet yellow
| tails and squld. Weare ready, and our
eight leads go almost together over
the side, all on the same quarter, 50.
that the lines may stream clear OF the
TUG and Of each other. Down they 60,
| and still down, good 40 fathoms, and
/ the moment the lead touches bottom
/ we hold on. a moment or to passes
and some one into good fish, which
is hauled and played on the thin line
with great care and patience, and
proves to be silvery morwong Of SIX
| or seven pounds weight handsome
enough fish to the stranger, yet
/ dubbed, with sheer, wrong color,
| by its captor and his Australian
friends.
! The Disconnected one seems IN
| luck's way, for no sooner had he again
/ baited his hooks-each line, ] ought
| to have said, carries two and heavy
| lead-than he is once more fighting
| with an even larger fish, but the line
sheers away ominously near the sur
! face, and there is general cry Of
| Shark as ii is indeed seen that one
of these white bellied, showed -snout-
| ed brutes has both his hooks. Butthe
| tackle IS strong; there is nothing IN
reas on TO part 50 long as the shark can
4 net get, tAa4ite between itsteeth land
it is at last lifted bodily on the deck,
| five feetand more oft, and soon clear
j ing breathing space with the great
sweeping strokes Of its tail.
! The first fish that ! am destined to
catch in these strange waters IS as Gu
rious in name as in appearance. Nan
nygai" it is called, which irresishbly,
though doubtless good aboriginal, re-
minds me Of the nannygoat, and it IS
Of brilliant scarlet, with huge. pro-
truding black eyes. Very good eat
ing is this same nannygai, but more
. - iNI