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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
TWO OF THE WRECKED SHIPS.

sci in a literal foam of angry sea. AID
effort was made to save them. When
their rescue seemed almost assured
two men who had been washed away
from another ship clutched at chaln .
hanging from the jib. The weight OF
all four of them was too much. Some
thing gave way and four more VIC |
tins were added to the list of the
dead
A thin rope was drawn out to an
| other vessel so that the crew could
haul a heavier one after it. The man
Zgho happened to catch it jumped into
the sea and asked to be hauled ashore.
Those whom he had left behind
shouted at him in despair. While
tossing about in the sea he lost his
hold on the line. Six brave fellows,
among them an African, thought they
could save him. he was so near shore
In a twinkling all Of them were lost,
and the man who had tried to save
himself at the expense OF his coR
panions sank to rise no more
1t is known at this writing that four
of the vessels that went ashore were
British, six were German, five Nor
wegian, two Italian and one Swedish
They represent an aggregate Of more
of the wrecked vessels are the Clara,
a British steamer of 1879 tons; the
Gabrielle, a British schooner Of rs
| tons: the Thekla, German barque OF
I 2S9 tons; the Content, a Norwegian
| baruue of 522 tons; the Sayre, E
| British barque of 6S4 tons; the Oak
worth, British ship of 1922 tons; the
| Agostino Rombo, ar Italian barque o
| SO7 tons; the Arnold, German vesse
| Of 800 tons; the Nautilus, Germa
haruue of 678 tons; the Coriolanus,
| German barque of 978 tons; tn
| Emanuel, a German barque of ia
| tons: the Cavalieri Russo, an Italia
! ship of 1929 tons.
I MANY of the sailors rescued fro
; the sea have died from exhaustic
in the hospital. There will be pu
lie funeral in the town hall for Il
victims who persisted in the disast'
End efforts will be made to cOmmu
y cate with their relatives and frien
,ks in their native countries.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

showing Location of Principal Wrecks
altogether. In fact, its failure TO
work is responsible for many deaths
that might not have occurred if too
much reliance had not been placed on
the apparatus. The men in the NE e,
saving brigade were as brave under
such conditions as men of their call
me usually are, but they had no tools
to work with. n,..
One after another the big SHIPS
came ashore. full rugged vessels
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
University OF Montana.

A woman's hall is being erected at
the cost of about $685. 900 by the Uni
versitv of Montana 1t will accommo-
date seventy students and will be
ready for use about Jan. /, 1908. The
norton of Science hall recently de-
stroyed by fire has been repullC' VIZ
additional space for school Oh pna',
macy. not yet organized Inc louiua-
ton has also been laid 1or sy HnnS'
stun, to cost $4,000.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Have Conquered Kitchener.

IT is said of Lord Kitchener that
three months OF social lionizing,
countrv-house visiting AMI fulsome
adu1teration from English society have
marked a baneful TRANSFORMATION III
this erstwhile stole. He mas loec
much of his sternness, mas s."ppeu
refusing invitations for teas uinAei"
and luncheons and, indeed mas SUI
rendered completely to Social
duenceS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
kettle Out of a Farthlne.

"A Birmingham, England, workman
has produced a novelty in the shape OF
a kettle made out of carthing. He
hammered the bronze coin until he
had obtained a very thin sheet of
metal from which he fashioned a com
nlete and workable kettle, with a
swing handle. removable lid, and water
tight body. He can boil water IN me
miniature utensil and pour it out
through the spout.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

London Truth says there is not
particle of foundation for the report
that the German Crown Prince Will
shortly be betrothed to Princess Ahce
of Albany, and adds that the crown
Prince is not yet 20. and there is not
likely to be any serious idea OF MS
marriage for several years to come
as the succession to the RUSSIAN
throne is now we'll provided for.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Still Honor WI Ting-Fang.

WI Ting-Fang is to be the guest OF
Rawlins post, G. A. R., at Minneapolis,
in December. Gov. Van SAINT of Min
nesota will preside over a banquet 10
be given in Wu's honor, after Whlcn
the Chinese diplomat will make an al
dress in the opera house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
a Wonder

philadelphia claims to possess the
most marvellous specimen of needle
work in the world. 1t is a tapestry
measuring twenty-seven rect IN zen sIn
and thirteen feet six inches IN "loIil'
The groundwork is silk an" IL Is SUI
perbly embroidered with hSures tell
ing the history of America from the
landing of Columbus until 1872. n
Polish artist was engaged six years Oh
the work.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

An amusing story is told OF man
condemned to death recently IN
France who was asked, according TO
custom, what he would prefer for MS
last meal He chose mussels, which,
though his favorite dish, always, he
said, caused him a terrible ind1ges-
ton This time, however" he added
grimly, they will not have the
chance"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Moments Eascinations.

The old saying about sweet sixteen
is exploded by the truer kno"leus e
that the highest beauty does not dwell
in immaturity, for beauty does no.
mean alone the fashion OF form anu
coloring, as found in waXen DOH.
woman's best and richest years are
from twenty-six to forty. NO "ohan
is passe at an earlier day.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Not Unnatural Discovery.

A special cable dispatch announces
that in Pompeii the first envelope ever
made was recently dug out of the
ruins. 1t was found in the pockets
Of a male mummy, and was addressed
in a woman's handwriting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Had Fioured on 1t.

"Auntie,'' said the Judge to the bat
tered lady of color, did your husband
strike you with malice aforethought?
"'Deed he didn't, jedge." was the in
dignant reply. HE didn't hit me wld
dat mallet afore he thought; led been
fggerin' on dat err long time, Jedge'
deed he had."-Baltimore News.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Skrewd Sultan.

The sultan's announcement that his
autobiography. detailing all the in
trigues of Christian statesmen to gain
the support of Mohammedan Turkey,
will not be published until after his
death is probably his oriental way ol
insuring his life. Some secrets are
dangerous and some foreign olilceis
have a long hand and few scruples'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Will Show Dietary Conditions.

Prof. Wood of the department OF
agriculture experiment station, who Tor
the past several months has been IN
vestigating the dietary conditions OF
the men of the Michigan and Wiscon-
sin lumber camps, will shortly pub
Esh bulletin giving the results OF
his research.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

"There isn't any such thing as hon
est legislation in this country, com
planned the pessimist." "Oh, l don't
know" replied the legislator. L was
promised $500 if l helped pass GER
tain bill, and did it and got all that
was promised me" philadelphia
Press.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Find Cave at Gibraltar.

A most interesting discovery was
made lately on the eastern side OF Gl-
braltar rock, cave which, from us
dimensions, bids fair to rival the cele-
brated st. Michaels cave, having been
disclosed during the progress of blast
ing operations at the quarry beneatn
the Monkeys Alameda.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

He-I have proposed to at least four
Philadelphia girls in my life and each
of them has said she would be sister
to me. She-That accounts for their
calling Philadelphia the City OF
Brothe rly Love."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

London Paper Seized in Turkey.
Orders have been given at Constan-
tinople for the seizure of all copies OF
the London Daily Mail for September
IL. which contain reproduction of
Partisan caricature of the Sultan.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
That Incident in Eden.

"I suppose you regard Eve as to
blame for tempting Adam to eat the
apple?" mot at ALL answered Miss
CAYENNE. Eve was too generous to
want the apple all for herself, and
Adam was not gentleman enough to
let her have it"-Washington Star.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Mr.. Morley is reported to have
found the sorting and arrangement of
Gladstone's papers an even heavier
task than he had anticipated, and
there is apparently no certainty as to
he period of publication of the biog-
raphy.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

NJ matter how many canal COM
panies are incorporated IN New 1er-
sew, Uncle Sam is likely 10 nanole
the pick and shovel when II comes 70
actually digging through the lsIhn ll.lss
The biggest corporation III IhlS cou4l-
try is the people.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
= Rebuild Venetian campaniIe.

To Rebuild venetian CanlpdhhS'
The National Arts Club, of New
York, repeats it's invitation to all per
cons interested to join in its contri-
button toward the rebuilding of the
Venetian Campanile.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

I Eskimos claim to have found the re-
mains of Noah's ark away up near the
arctic circle. Can it be possible tnat
Noah started in search OF the pole
without first having relief expedi'
ton provided for?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

To settle once for all the frequent
disputes with customers regarding the
varying sizes of eggs, Stockholm mer
chants propose to effect all future
sales on the basis of actual WelsnS
inste ad of per score.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The gunners of the German warship
Kaiser Friedrich III. have made new
record for accuracy of fire. With III
teen centimeter gun they fired eight
shots a minute at moving target, all
of which were hits.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Mother aray's Sweet Powders for Children

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Tor CnAisNh"n
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
IN tho Children's ONE in New Y ork- Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $4,000 testimonials
At all druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Aa"
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Z.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR
FOR 1903

six sheets 1Ox15 inches, OF beautirui
renroductions, in colors, of pastel
drawings by Bryson, is now ready for
die+rihntion and will be mailed on re-
ceint of twenty-five (25) cents-coin
or stamps. Address F. A. Mliier' CEN
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
wiIIina to Do His Best.

Judge-Of course, 1 might let you
off. Casey, if you had an alibi. Casey
Shure, yer honor, Oh haven't wan
about me, but here's the lasth quarter.
If that'l timpt ye.-Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
More Than a Check.

-She-Did your father give you a
check when you told him you wanted
to go on the excursion we were talk
ing about? He-A check! He gave
me a. full stop. He declined to give
me a dollar.-Boston Transcript.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
comes to America to Learn.

Col. H. A. Yorke, chief inspecting
officer of English railways, is on
visit to this country for the purpose OF
learning how the great systems mere
are managed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Everything is getting dearer," said
the apprehensive citizen. NO" an
swered the man who has been read
ing about how to circumvent the
trusts, advice is as cheap as ever
Washington Star.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
a Nou+hfuI Nimrod.

Senator Proctor of Vermont has pre-
scented a photograph of his grandson
taken with wild boar slain by the
boy to President Roosevelt. The boar
was killed by the 13year-old Proctor
in Corbin park, which the President
visited this summer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
e..sonea Must Take Vacation.

The physicians of DR.. Joseph Park
eF, pastor of the City Temple, Lon
don, have ordered his entire Austen
ton from work for six months and his
departure to a warm climate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The manufacture of iron and steel
stands second of the nations leading
industries. with an aggregate product
of $685., 1859 ,O34. More than half the
entire values, $434,445,2 5O, are pro
duced in the single state OF Pennsyf
yania,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The New York Judge who has de-
cided that 5000 year is the least
possible income that will support
society girl must have daughters who
are spending the summer at fashion
bile resort.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

cnortsmen from the northern part
- Jx1;scongin report that it is so cold
~ eab are wearing pond lily leaf nit
80 on their fms. but allowances
$50 he made for the effects OF dis
nus; ;un-so,rtnent on the general nature
~ the complete angler.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The way the young king OF Spain
is behaving toward his mother seems
to show that the maternal supper
was not properly exercised IN MS ear
lier years.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The car has decided that hereafter
80 will meet all classes of his subjects
and hear their grievances. This will
likely prove much better than to allow
the "cIasses" to take the initiative in
Occurring interviews.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
1r parker,s Health Failing.

The physicians of DR.. Joseph Far
l<er, pastor of the City Temple, Lon
don, have ordered his entire austen
ton from work for six months ana MS
departure to a warm chmate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
The weiqhtiest Jurict.

Judge Charles G. Jones OF Monte
yuma, N. Y, is probably the most pom
derous jurist in the United States. lie
is 6 feet inch in height and weighs
416 pounds.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Senator Clark Of Montana has So
cured a controlling interest ia the
Salt Lake and San Pedro railroad and
will push it to completion. 1t affords
an outlet for the product OF the senar
tors copper mines.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The announcement that an Eastern
-oiIwav has provided a special ticket
Sly feet long leads to the fear that
the traveller of the future will need
an extra piece of luggage in which
- carry his transportation permit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

A trade journal reports that the Wis
ible supply of caviare has been great
" reduced. This is a calamity tnaG
most persons can view with stolcai
indifference.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Keen Ii Dark.

Commodore Vanderbilt, the first of
the Vanderbilt family and foundef
of its fortune, used to say TINS: New
err tell anybody what you are going 10
do till you do it."-Leslle's weekly
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Rev. Mr.. Scudder of Jersey CITY au,
Vises the clergy to eat more ginger
If some of them would eat less slhsel
and more fish it would more 10 the
purpose.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
! ..ronsnake Killed in EnaIand.

Forty-three inches was the lengTh
and 6 pounds 5 ounces the weight of
a grass snake which has been killed
at WisbeCh, England.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

An Indiana lover who sang "Goodi
Morning, Carrie" beneath his sweet
hearts window was shot by irate
neighbors, who claim they thougnt
1T was a tom cat,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Since 1850 the world has expended
800 900 900 pounds in waging war, ane
four times that sum in holding stand
ing armies in readiness.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

match game is talked OF between
the American appendicitis and Inc
British perityphlitis.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Ean,ous Old School Sold.

The famous old grammar school at
Lichfield, which has the names OF Ad-
olson, Johnson and Garrick on its long
roll of distinguished scholars, has
been sold at auction.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

"Oom Paul. has hung up the re-
ceiver and turned away from the Ter
ephone with a sad sigh.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Vandalism Of the Aae.

footing hall, the house in which De
Foe is said to have written Robin
son Crusoe," is shortly to come under
the auctioneer's hammer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

What has become OF the old-fashs
toned women who cheWed cameo PEI
fore buying 1t, to see II it would tadeS
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Edward Ffuhl of Wilkesbarre, Pa-'
wants the court to let him change MS
name. 1t would surely be fool court
that denied such petition.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Extra Lax on Prisoners.

Prisoners when arrested in Moroc-
m are required to pay the policeman
inv his trouble in taking them to Jail.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

WHY not speak good word for
aired Austin? His coronation ode
contains nothing that could bring the
faintest blush to the cheek OF MOD
esty.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The little folks love DR.. Woods Norway
Pine syrup. Pleasant to take, perfectly
harmless. Positive cure for coughs, colds,
bronchitis, asthma.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
nnonnn of srez Canal.

The income of the Suez canal last
year was SIS, 100000, being dues from
3,699 vessels which passed through 1t.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Having received your sem1-annuai
dividends, are you going to buy yell
low automobile or porternouse
steak?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

A member of the Austrian relchs-
rath lost his ear in duel; out IL was
his tongue that got him into trouble.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The men of Kansas want farm
hands, but the Kansas girls prefer
bank clerks.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

A Chicago man has been elected
president of the American Whist
league. Yet they say the people or
that city are noisy.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Sunday is said to be King edward
unlucky day, discovery that ougnt
to admonish him to try the e&peri-
ment of spending it as other persons
do.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

New York doctors VINO 90 business
i'm fashionable circles are se..ins
ready for an epidemic OF per1typhllIls
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

The Minneapolis police situation
surpasses that of New York in that
the trains have to be watched lest
the force run away.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

King Alfonso wants to visit the
European capitals in search OF a wire.
Unfortunately his wish is likely TO
be gratified.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

tt the woman who asserts that Rus
sell Sage gave her quarter is ue-
clared insane will Russell get ms
money back?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

There are doubtless many men IN
this country to-day who would not
mind swapping their $40 Panamas Tor
75-cent umbrellas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Fortunately the reading public was
prepared for the worst before Poet
Laureate Austin's coronation ode was
printed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

AS usual, they put old John Most II
jail and let 1t go at that.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
An Idea In Acoustics.

Roman architects placed earthen
Jugs in the theater walls to increase
the resonance,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

There is nothing so becoming to
jury briber as short hair and striped
suit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

And when the new titles were given
out William Waldorf Aston wasn't on
the list!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

Birds that fly low are no game toy
sportsmen.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
ros+ AIy,ost InfaIIIbIe.

The chance of two finger prints be
ing alike is not one in, sixtyfour
billions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21
Gbe Rlre Melt aouenal.

J. Il. WALKER, Publisher.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-11-21

WELSH. LOUISIANA
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-08-21
He Wanted a Cab.


Masons will appreciate the humor
of this story: Few men in Brooklyn
were better known or more liked than
Sherlock, proprietor of The Abbey, an
enormously fat Amphitryon, whose
feasts were never interrupted by of.
ficious Jupiters. When Sherlock was
initiated into his lodge in Brooklyn
the night was fearfully not On that
famous pilgrimage to Jerusalem which
all initiates are required to make his
perspiration rolled off in torrents
leaving a watery trial behind him
Blindfolded he staggered along, in
wardly praying for relief. The con
ductor, not shortening the Journey an
iota, but rather drawing out the
agony, happened to be an old &C
quaintance of Sherlock, who finally
recognized his voice. When he said
Now, gentlemen"-there were sever
al initiates in the party-''your jour
ney is nearly ended; you are within
120 miles OF jerusalem Sherlock
gasped, George, don't you think we'd
better hire cab?" The utter weari
ness, wretchedness, anguish and de
spair in the voice caused an explosion
that broke up the ceremony.-NeW
York Press.