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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-07
n, & 3. seers Letter.


New Orleans, February 6.--Ilverpool ad-
vices were disappointing, consequently our
market opened unchanged TO ! point lower
and declined TO additional on the large
weekly amount brought into sight and the
heavy Interior movement, The visible sup
ply statement was construed bulhshly. and
this, In conjunction with the nrmneea of
spots, caused an advance OF points from
the bottom. Near the close realizing oc
casioned slight decline, making the net
gain points on the day. The amount
brought into sight for the week was 2oI,-
600 bales, against l6a,0O0 last year, and the
total marketed from September to date
has been $4,000 bales, against $4,000
last year, The visible sunnly Of American
during the week decreased ll2,cO bales
against decrease OF 10000 last year.
rne thirty leading interior towns during
the week received $4,000 bales against
II 900 last year, Secretary Hesters Texas
statement shows that 100000 bales were
delivered from that state during. January
against $4,000 last year and 3S4WO yeai
| before last The aggregate delivered on
Of Texas from SeptSsmIosr l TO- January airy ,n Si
/ 100000 last year and 2,146UD year ne
fore last; therefore ~ there IS no more I,
, he delivered from now out than last year
Abe Indicated yield Of the crop, Tor IeNa'
! is . 04T 600 bales aud n there Is as inuci
az wear before last It indicates crop o
! $4,000 bales. There have been mor'
! di0crencce of opinion on this States out
turn than any other, and from the ahoy'
data 100000 bales looks Ike minimum
figure Most all authorities agree that N,
other states will aggregate about S,WnWN
| According to the Visible supply ngures o
today, the takngs Of American cotton 10
the week have 6cen 36a,0oo bales, agains
8Os,oo0 last year As per MT Ellison se
eunne the consumption Of American nv
yeor TO be io.950600 bales. against 10
100000 last year splnners this week nay
added 10 their stocks $4,000 bales, agnlnt
in Fnrone and America would amount 1
SEQ 0Od bales against l,4S5,o0o last year
The Visible supply Of American for IN
week shows a relative gain Of 5000 nalet
compared with the same week last Eeal
Sentiment continues very bullish. Receipts
however win ultimately regulate values
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Brought Into sight thus
caroiII & Richardson's. Letter.

Houston, February e,--New high records
we're established In the cotton markets
today. with firm undertone In the Amer
lean markets az the close.
Liverpool was fair at l to ? points ad-
vance on contracts and on spots, sales
1000 10 splnners A slight easipess was
shown In our. markets around the opening,
but shorts quickly grasped the opportunity
to cover New York closed unchanged to
3 pntnts higher. New Orleans unchanged 10
2 IN. Spots lie up Galveston and Hous
ton unchanged elsewhere.
BAD weather was again reported over this
state and while the movement is stu IN
excess ~ last year, receipts are somewhat
more moderate The weekend figures were
heavy comparatively. hut the worlds visi
he was less bearish than expected The
long interest has heen graduallS eliminated
on the recent advances. and We behey,
considerable Of a short interest created u
IL evidently hard for the bulls 70 get USED
10 ooent cotton. and the price Is restrict
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NEW YORK COTTON.
A Firm Undertone Put the Close at a
Slight Advance.


New York, February 6.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady nt a decline Of 1 TO
points and following tho call, sold on
little further vtill under liquidation and
the operations OF room shorts who not
withstandlng very satisfactory sales from
the bun standpoint, were disposed 70 con
slider the advance Of yesterday worthy OF
reaction. This tendency soon gave way
however 20 a wave Of general buying for
both accounts that carried values above
the best prices Of yesterday, after which
tile market ruled rather irregular, but dis
Mayed a generally Arm undortone With anal
prices net unchanged to points higaer.
Total sales Of futures estimated at 10000
bales
continued unfavorable weather IN the
sonth, which threatens 70 rstara me NOV ','
ment next week: the fact that while tne
lin sight amounting 70 some 2o9o l,a,si.
was quite up 10 expectations, the visible
| sunny statement would stiil show d de-
| crease for the week; the continued nrmnes'
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| ''' AFFECTED BUSINESS.
>. ts Now More Plentiful
I lpps' - q car Oranges Is Mod
m O'n'' WIN Short Supply

val Snv 70 the miserable weather.
~ e 1'.,aas as existed yesterday not
:. but throughout ,ne uo = a"mner
|r ven = business, which was ex'
~ 1 s,.noened. The market IS fa'ily
rl'i n'p Mn all ciasses Of goods at
R'plie' .So only thiag necessary IS
y, Il which all are lroti a,In iU w,tn H." a
..s triscy in some lines.
~, very scarce and good prices
80, freely yesterday CONSIDERING
r. . SS,'' Prices are drm and nn'
i "a change in the lemon situation.
i.,.s I i we'll supplied ar1 me oe-
uctsraie'
4 80 market is still wei! supplied.
e'r ~ huylng more freely for seed
= ., - s.n.ed A greater demand lately
,r,. are moving in moderation
~ 1 -, weaker at II cents. Texas
y a y ,slr demand at is to 10 cents
,a FOR oranges is comparatively
' NJ stock Oh hand Is not Lake
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PRICES REMARKABLY STEADY

az New Orleans and Liverpool; the large
exports and strong spot situation. There
was a considerable pressure directed
against the May option and all through the
session there was selling for profits, based
partly on the reaction theory and partly
for the day exceeded those Of last year by
about 5000 bales. The estimates for tomor.
rows receipts at Galveston, Houston and
New Orleans also showed margin over
last years actunls. and this undoubtedly
restricted hullishness. but on the other
hand there seemed no disposition to sell
aggreesiyely and the close wae within "a
. points of the best FOR the day.
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Richard Cooke & Co.'S Letter

Houston. February 6-Ebtimates Tor
Houston and New orleans tomorrow loon"
against $500. The ports 24,ooo against
l5.n00 Memphis and Augusta received
$50. against coo Tho into-sight for the
week was $4,000. against 10000. Inc
movement since September I. $4,000
against $4,000 The totsl port receipts
for the week were $4,000, against $4,000
one year ago.
Every hgure above is bearish, but In the
face OF these the market has advanced
steadily the last three days, closing today
OF the high mark Cor the season. The spot
market also closed steady, with large sales
Substantial people who believe that the
statistical position Of cotton is very strons
are absorbing the offerings on all weas
spots. The theory of the bears Is belief
that the speculative market will weaker
under the large receipts, and this IN tuIl
will influence buyers OF spot COTTON Y
Withdraw and the mills TO fall back upol
their reserve stock lately acquired, an,
that the retreating attitude of spinner
win cause the holders OF spots 10 mnfke
their cotton freely as they are now doing
The bears must admit that there are I'VE
aides 10 1t and the bulls have had them OF
The run for the last three days, scoring al
advance Of more than 10 points,
Liverpool is due / point mp tomorrow.
Richard Cooke CO.
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HAYWARD. va & co.'s Letter.

Houston February 6-Liverpool was not
IN n expectations this morning end tho
American markets opened shade 'oNtr
than last nights closing. Large huEins.
however. soon forced prices 70 the hlshest
II ark If the season. May in New York sell
ing at aoS md the same month IN
New Orleans at 9.O4 Port receipts wore
24.ss2 bales, against 1850. with New Or
leans and Houston estimates 1900 hnles,
against 1000 The weekly into'sieht vas
larger than expected, being 25I,4 hal"s,
SIMPLY statement showed a decrense NJ
10 600 bales AZ American cotton for me
week when an increase was looked for ny
very hulllFh feature.
Liverpool Is due 10 he 70 points highci
tomorrow. Hayward Nl'h ''''
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NEW ORLEANS COTTON.
Brisk Selling Caused Futures TO Close !
10 2 Points Higher

New Orleans, February 6 There was an
active demand for spot cotton today ,and
most Of the offerings ON factors taSIA45ere
sold before the closing hour. Prices ruled
ment Of cotton into sight. Sales 1000 bales,
including 1850 TO arrive Quotations IN
changed.
The contract market, under the influence
OF favorable cables and better feeling
in New York, opened TO 3 points up, and
despite the active demand az fun prices
that had developed for spots the Local
market fell under the influence Of the
| heavy movement Of cotton lnto sight al
| compared to this week last year. and theri
| was some pretty brisk selling tn the enf
| that the figures were forced down slightly
the board at the close showing the me-
! gains OF to 2 poinib
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HolJSTON CURRENT QUOTATIONS.

fancy renovated creamery. 25d26c Kansas
Dairy, 10000, Defiance creamery, 23G
24c; Western creamery, 24d25c oleomar
gahne-Lineon solids, l2l3c; Lincoln prints.
l3jac, Premium solids, i6c; prints, lSc;
Monkeys special, 1sc Crystal Gem and
country rolls, 1885, Empire state special,
15c.
CELERY-Califopnia per bunch, 6oa70c.
CABBAGE-Per ID, l&G2c.
CHEESE--Wi Wisconsin full cream, long
horns, 15c; Wisconsin full cream dairies,
15c; Wisconsin half cream, 14ci Wisconsin
pound prints Ice.
EGGS-Texas, 1sdl9e Kansas, isc.
KRAUT-New, in half barrels, So 5o1
. 70; hve-ganon kegs, Sl1O.
ONIONS-Per ID, l&a2c.
PEPPER-Chie, new, 15d16c per pound
black Singapore, 15c.
POTAToES-C SOC per bushel;
PEANUTS-Jumbo, per pound I'aa
POULTRY-Chicken heus, good. S. bOq
5 75 fryers, large, So 50d5 10; ducks large
SO 2dG3 30; geese, full feathered, 81 GOO
4 so; turkeys, hens 50. ooall.0o; gooolers
So O0Q15. 90.
TOMATOES -. Mexican, G-basket Grates
81. SOAP IS.
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GAIyANIIzED SHEET IRoN-7O and
PER LfIeGPK Ss'HfiEETit IRoN-No. 81 $3.50 per
100 pounds. Id stO 5nS7
II 90 per box; old style. SIG. 5oals'oo per
box. ,,s onz9oiLe nor In
CORRUGATED IRON-GalYahizeu' F7'io
per square.
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rnA1N ANn Hay.

Quotations for carload lots deliSertedt , 0e
s5@e rate Dealers charge from store SO
1oc per 100 pounds more on bran %@Sc PSS66
hushel on oats and corn, l0aloc peg 10'
o'BRAN-Per 100 lbs, S1.o5;
CORN CHoPS-Pure, 81. ll9l. Y o
oATs-Texas. choice bright, 6oci NO .
III ct1o5fRN9No. mixed sacked Soc No. ?
VIA" HIIAYsChoiee alfalfa, $40 ,5od2o 90; choice
timothy. si9.OOdl95O south Texas pr9lia re
IS JOd10 50; North Texas anu Ae''''''
hay, Sl3. 5O@15 30.
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ch,ooicle Weather Reports

lgnpclal 70 The Fun,'I ..r,,,,or-
New York IRs palei Chronicle says neGoITttss
80 ms s"f by telegraph this evening er una
that the weather has y ee the s South during
yorahle over : hc'b has fallen in most sec.
the ,s w ses While f the rainfall rule moves nas
ment II the crop has been n,, if' ~ bad roads
In many dis r,ttrrorted 10 have made eonsid
srsh hIn- nrosress in Arkansas
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Ma cochran Badly eurned.

Greenville, Texas, February 6,-Mrs Cora
Mattox received a phone message last night
20 come to Boyse on the nrst train as
her sister, Mrs. Cochran, had been quite
severely burned. Dr. Cochran also mao nis
clothing, but his injuries are not severe.
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ing speculation. hut we think the marke!
is IN healthy condition. Reactions Will
he I'm order from time TO time, but we he.
lleve the bulls will giye liberal support
on all easy periods.
Liverpool is due to he I point higher TO-
morrow. Cargill & Richardson
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Fruits

APPLEs-Ben Davis. barrel S350G4.0o,
BANANAs-L Dose. Sl,25a15o; packed,
81 5061 10.
titles 81 % 49,, ~.
barrels, S11 00G12 90. -.,o Gu
LEMONS Messinas, So 5Od4.VOi Nnll'
fornia So 5OdS, Ia. ,oo,, ~
LIMES--Mexican. per basket, 81 lVtl ~ ~;
ORANGES California, per DoA' So'"oe
%
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nprcs AND CHEMICALS

milne. 50 osa2. 80 per ounce cocaine ~, ~ ~
pe,. ounce. 6orax. 834c per pound IN lOOIn
packages; copperas 81 90 in barrels eas 80
W. o,lson ss,fs s5 90 per 100 lbs In barrels'
e ePIcobol SS % 7oiS 40 per gallon: sulphur.
sn * ner 100 Ibs In barrels; alum. 3lsc per
pound in barrels; saltpetter q ~ S.f nd po' Ia
~ ~ uSaiiyered Texas common railway points
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Conparative Cotton Statement.

New York, February 6.--For the week
ending Friday
Ing week Observation-Disclosures. iss,ass
Week last year -, ,. ~ $3.50 ii4Tsa
Total receipts since September i .6.o5i,ot2
Total receipts 20 same date last *
Txports for the week - 2DT 612
EXports Tor same week last year. l241ht
Total exports since September /, ASA. l84
Total exports same date last year. 4B0a,ls2
Stock at all U $. ports .......... e0S,aH
1ast veer ,, s4t. eeq
Stock AZ all interior towns. ......, 42Oosn
Stock NJ nl interior towns same
stock NJ Tivcrpooi . 6Sn.cno
Stock Mt Liverpool same time last 49,
year .,........,..s. ...t 80 =. e, .i'"f'''N'
| Stock ~ American anoat for Great ~,
Britain ...,....t.' t-,.'.st.. ss'. ''ss Ao'''N'
| stock ~ American ahoat for Great ,,.>
Britain snmc time last year.,.,. 244'"'
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CANNED FRUITS--Apples, BIB, s5d9jci
piucapples, sliced, 81 10; eyeless and core
less, 81 50d1 go; extra grated, 81 65Hl,76,
pears. Glib, 75ci strawberries, BIB. 9O4tA5c,
blackberries, 2.lb 9jcd$l00; peaches, 3-lh,
81 506ll co. BIB peaches, 81 coal 05; Bib
pie peaches s0dS5c.
CANNED VEGETABLES 49, Tomatoes
2lb, full weight, s0ds5c; Bib. full weight
95cdSl 90, 2.lb, seconds, T5ds0c; BIB. sec
onds, 9Od95c; okra and tomatoes 2.lb
81 90; canned kraut, BIB, 0Od95c Calitor
mia asparagus. lib. S2.25GJ35), according
to grade; lib, asparagus salmon cans,
81 5O(dso 70; baked beans BIB 95c; OLD
string beans S5c; 2lb kidney beans, 95c;
2.ib stringless beans, 81 %; 2,lb marrow.
fat peas, 81 90: BIB American petit pois,
81 coal 65; extra Mime corn. 81 10; corn,
S56gOc; seconds. SOdSSc.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT-EXtra standard
2h-Ib peaches. lemon cling, 81 956i2 co.
yellow Crawford 81 S0d1 s.; HACK cher
ries 81 gOd2 90, white cherries. 50 l5Gi2. %;
aprlcots 81 5Od1 55 Strawberries 81 OOlf
10; plums, 81 50d1 60; grapes 81 Goa
] rs seconds, 10c per dozen less than extra
CANNED MOLASSEs-P. & r. Old Fash.
Toned, gallons, 81 10 per case; aguloHs,
So 80 per case: hgallons, So Is per case
Gold Medal brand. fancy table syrup, quart
Jars. 81 co per dozen; r. b, & C., Creole
2lb. 81 co. Bib 81 35i BIB, 81 20; lolb
81. 60.
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pGpeED WiRE-G aivanized Ghdsssegas;
81 * per 100 lbs; galvanized baReT 800
per 100 lbs 20 90 lee rev keg.
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Weekls cotton Movement.

New York, February 6-The following
statistics on the movement OF cotton fCI
the week ending Friday were compiled
by the New York cotton exchanges
Weekly movement
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.a,on Il these quotations shows
rs 3pssrsssss in favor Of Houston as 2
h la'ss,set When the buyer consid-
sii s, VA to be derived from Hous,
Y .. psnsD rStes he will ind that, even
leisss figures at other markets
ils ne price finally paid Is geIner.
eas, w. The prices are those ruling
s'nsg sdston wholesale merchants and
rs.issA dailv
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ss.-inOs,,lInae Texas, o2a2sc nor N
gsss getled navy b G5ns' per n,n ~:
i sEslsS iEhgllsh dIer, &C., ninS,
\, t'shla VsSs1, ., Michigan navy,
4 Y, sesAsl: way aayy, 4Xd4Iac; snaps,
\ ~ ..ssAsi 49, Nh ana green beans. ID
slDs wa beans, 6SaT5c PEI
ssfy, 2ae. sse; dairy. 1ac: FL,
| q efesms,, Meadow Goid 3sisc
s aI.Ik 90 aud so-ib tubs 2sc
- tafn. 57SSo sealed packages. 31c.
-, DiamenSee' Belle Springs. in
A ] creamery, 2ec
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REPORTS from California say that ralns
have stopped shlpments. 50 IL is likely a
scarcity may occur.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
THE ANIMAL CONGRESS-

ooD MORNING. Mr.. Rabbit:
7 whittier are you hurrying at
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Ky G.HL. .KFOWS

You may be sure the fellow led a
life of misery for the next few months
All the fellows cut him dead. and Mack
did not as much as look at him
1t is needless 10 say that Mack did
not ask Shaw TO spend the vacation with
him that summer. but instead he asked
four of the other fellows, myself includ-
ed. 20 spend a fortnight at his home.
The junior class camped out on 10y
atty Island, and Shaw had cheek enough
to go with them.
"Mack's father owned one OF the pret-
tiest little slooDs on the lake and we
had many a cruise in her.
During one OF these trips We deter
mined TO visit the juniors on Loyalty
Island. As we drew near 10 the island
we were struck by sudden storm. The
island is rOckbound, but We determined
TO try for a landing. The wind blew us
forward at a fearful rate, but Mack :
steady hand was at the helm and he
directed our course toward an opening
in the rocks. Suddenly the wind shifted
and forced the boat about. The rudder
was now useless and we drifted toward
the rocks at 4 terrible rate.
ITO make matters worse, it now be-
gan 10 darken and the storm increased;
by vivid gIares of lightning and we could
make out the camp OF the juniors upon
the shore. The campers had discovered
US ana were running about on the beach
helpless 10 assist us.
AT times we could distinguish light
waving back and forth upon the island
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

idea THE poor chap will never make
il. boys. and I'm not gong 10 see him
drown there. Give me a line and I'll
swim out tC him. We can tie the ropes
in the center and thus make connection
with tie shore
I'VE looked about for a rope long
enough to reach the point upon which
Shaw was stranded. but could find none;
then Mack thought OF the guys which
supported the mast and We were not
long IN cutting them down. allowing the
masts to go by the board. With these
guys tied 10 the rope We had We thought
that Mack would be enabled to reach
Shaw.
Tying the erd OF the rope about his
struck out for the shore. The waves
progress. We watched him until he dis
appeared in the darkness. but every fash
of lightning showed that he was draw
ing nearer and nearer to our brave
reSCuer.
AT last the two were but few yards
apart. when the rope frightened and We
saw that ii was not long enough, but at
the next fash of lightning we saw that
Shaw had made one last effort and the
two had clasped hands. We have always
remembered that handclasp in the midst
OF the storm-the two chums united
again, and in such a brave manner.
The two ropes were connected and the
fellows on shore pulled in the two eX-
hausted men.
"One OF the fellows from the shore
came over the line with another rope,
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the assortment of crystal sheets, and
before long she had made the picture
complete. Bob's mouth was wide open
and he was bowling
Now help me to save him." urged
Babette, turning a woeful countenance to
Mr.. Terrapin.
up, up up, you CO." answered the
owner of the brook
Babette felt a cold dash OF water-it
was really wet this time-and she went
bobbing through the green and gray cur
rent like a weight on a fishline.
up, up" family sounded Mr.. Terra
pins measured call from beneath.
She dashed the water from her eyes,
gasped, coughed, looked about once more.
and this time she saw the green fringe
of the bank and beyond. where the forest
trees wavered, crowd of people.
l do not intend TO blame il on the cat
fish elves, nor yet on Mr.. Terrapin, but
Babette had really fallen into the brook
and brother Bob, exactly five minutes
before, had slipped on the green sward
and done exactly the same thing. They
were flshed out by some of the picnick-
ers who heard Bob's cry for aid.
1T all came about because you spoilel
Mr.. Terrapin's reflection" said Babette
reproachfully, as she spoke of ii after
wards TO Bob, but the remarkable thing
about this entire episode was that Bob
told her she was 'goin' loonyi'
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pin. pushing his way through the weeds
OF the shore 4 observe that you are
looking al yourself in the brook"
Ordinarily Babette would have fed. es
pecially when confronted by a terrapin
that actually spoke fluent English but
when little girls dream they forget all
about fea-.
The picnic crowd-Bob. her brother.
particularly in evidence-was browsing
after lunch far back among the trees.
and Babette thought Of calling 10 them
when Mr.. Terrapin interrupted her
Il am doubly thankful TO you. young
lady" he said with earnestness. strut
ting up and down on two feet. his black
silk hat pushed to one side and his bow
tie huttering in the breeze. first. be-
cause you tossed a box Of remnant lunch
into the brook. and. secondly, because OF
an unconscious contribution to my col
lection OF reflections"
Babette smiled.
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and were uncertain what II would mean
until Corporal Johnson. one of our party
who was IN the Signal Corps at the
Academy, recognized a signal and real
lied that the party on shore were trying
to send a message TO US.
johnson seized the lantern from the
bow ot the boat and flashed back an an
swering hail. After several repetitions
he made out the message: Put lantern
on lee of boat so that we can know
where you are We did this and then
another message followed: Look out
for Shaw; he is coming with a line
we gave a cheer at this intelligence.
We had thought of trying to land rope,
but there was none on board long enough
to reach the shore. But could the brave
fellow reach us in this fearful sea? We
strained our eyes toward the shore, but
could not distinguish the objects
Minutes passed and then came the
signal Shaw under way. Keep up your
spirits
"But still no sign of the swimmer. AT
last, during a glare of lightning, we
made out a small object fighting its way
through the waves toward us. Shaw
says that he will never forget that SWIM
The waves came laundering toward him,
one following another in rapid success
sion, and threatening to dash him to
pieces on the rocks, but he dived
through them, and each stroke brought
him nearer TO us.
Five minutes passed. ten minutes,
and 1t seemed as though he would never
reach us. The waves thrashed against
the sides Of the stranded boat and we
her to go to pieces every min
ute.
Shaw had now reached a ledge OF
rocks about half way between us and
the shore and was resting for a final
effort.
1--WE saw that the poor chap was ex-
hausted and began to despair Of his ever
reaching US, when Mack thought OF an
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

Babette was surprised to find that she
did not get wet in the least: the lily
steps, one growing just beneath the
other, led downward through brook
water that was as clear as crystal. This
stairway ended upon the sandy bottom
Of the stream II a spot that lay en-
trancingly sombeT. free from the outer
current
Some persons have a craze for snap
shot pictures. others are partial 10 bird
eggs" began Mr.. Terrapin. Personally
lean 10 reflections. Being a bachelor
and independent, ! must have some fad
one grows bored by fresh water baths
aDd sun siestas."
They were trudging along through the
restless sand. tadpoles ogling at Babette
with inquisitlve eyes, and far above the
little girl could catch a glimpse of
wayering light that was half sky, half
water and wholly beautiful.
We have all grown 70 believe that