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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
FOR LITTLE ONES

Two packages of infants clothing have been sent
TO the missionary among ths mountain whites Of
Tennessee. in response TO the request of the Cam
bridge, n Y, member. The children in the South
Ferry and Avenue branches have received
through the office many serviceabe garments and
Mrs. Manning has received a box Of sewing ma
terials FOR the girls who live In the tenement houses
In West Sixty-hfth-st and to whom she teaches
sewing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
NEIGHBoRHOOD CIRCLE

Mrs Kate Merritt. president OF a neehborhood
circle in North Carolina. reports that she has
written eleven letters. sent out magazines and
Sunday school papers. passed on clothing to
poor glrl and raised 81 toward buying a stove for
needy family The sum of s. more Is needed and
some clothing for the same family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
FOR READING ROOM

Mrs Kohler will contribute magazines. etc 70
the Sunshine reading room at Bethlehem. VIII
the Pennsylvania members especially help the good
cause by sending their current reading matter 20
Miss Elizabeth Shultz No. "a Church-st BethIe-
HEMP " A'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
A COUNCIL VAUDEVILLE.

St. Nicholas Council No. 35S. knights of Column
bus. will hold its annual entertainment and recep-
ton the Harlem Casino Tuesday evening
November 90 The entertainment which will con-
sst of a high class vaudeville bill, will begin at
$50 o'clock. Dancing at IL o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
A SONG OF SEASONS.

Spring Is like the morning.
And summer like the noon.
And autumn like the sunset.
That follows all too soon.
Spring is white with blossoms
June is with berries red.
But. crowned with golden spleD1or.
Gay autumn bows her head
Sweet is springs first freshness
And summers perfumed breath,
But autumn with its riches
6creshadows only death.
--(Kats Mstson Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-07
PRUNING ARITHMETIC.

and Unusual denomins tors" said he: Til and s-13
ana so on And we never encounter them in bust
ness IN real life"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
An Unpleasant Visit.

Chas. E. Barcley, of Mont
pelier, Idaho, IN Company with
his wife, ha, bee visiting friends
aud relatives during the past
week inAlsea, and while on their
way they stopped for few days
visit in Portland, where Charlie
had an experience that he will
not soon forget.
About II O'Clock one night he
was suffering from severe cramp
ing in his stomach, not wishing
to disturb the inmates of the
hotel he decided to go to drug
store about block away and
procure some medicine to re-
lieve his suferings. On reach
ing the drug store he found il
locked for the night and started
to leturn to his apai tnlents, ON
hearing aslight noise behind him
he looked around and received a
blow from ''sand bagger. ]" He
was found by the police about
three hours later in an insensib1e
condition. When he recovered
he found his pockets wong side
out and his purse containing $27o
was gone. Fortunately his wife
had in her own purse ten dol
lar bill, which took them to Alsea.
The Modern Woodmen at that
place, of which Mr.. Barcley is q
highly honored member, present.
ed him with $40 in cash. They
returned to Idaho Monday.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
Peculiar Phenomenon.

The report OF a peculiar -phe-
nomenon comes from Henderson
Station, two miles. east of Eu
gene. A couple of days ago
workmen were drilling for water
and had reached depth of fifty
one feet when suddenly they be-
gan to hear deep rnmblinS noise
coming from the bowels of the
earth. The men were at a loss
to account for the noise, aud be-
ing considerably frightened, quit
work.
The strange noise continued
for several hours, and was heard
by a large number of p.rsons
who visited the place for that
purpose. All agree that it sound
ed like huge waterfall, and one
man declared that it sounded as
loud as if the Willamette river
was falling over precipice a
hundred feet high.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
New Foot Ball Coach for o. A. G.

Mr.. A. c. Steckle, who has
been secured to look after the
foot ball eleven of the O A. C.
for the Coming season, Is consid-
cred one of the best men in his
position in the country. He re-
ceived his foot ball training under
Yost and has for several years
coached the team at the Unlve,-
sity of Nevada, turning out an
eleven that last seaso, beat Ber-
kelley and ted Stamford.
Arrangements have just been
completed to send theO. A. c.
to California this fill to play the
leading elevens, of that state.
With the exception of one man.
the O. A. c. has been held in
tact for next seasons S work, and
under such a coach sas Sickle
they should give good account
of themselves against any eleven.
DocuIf of Vnfinu for Gill Elar
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

Mr.. Taylor, living about IL miles
south of here, met with a very
painful accident Tuesday evening
that may result in the loss of hear
ing in one ear. He was seated on
load of wood, driving down
steep grade, he reached back to
grasp the brake pole and in some
way missed his hold and fell. 1t
is not exactly known just how he
struck or the cause of the accident,
but one ear was badly lacerated and
almost torn from his head, other
wise he was not seriously hurt.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
Baby Seal Caught.

At Newport baby seal was
washed ashore Wednesday and
was captured by the son of the
baker at Nye Creek, Mr.. Bayn.
The seal was less than two feet
long and when it was first seen
had been cast up by wave and
was crying pitieully. Several peo-
pie attempted to throw the small
stranger back into the seas, but
the little fellow would not remain
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
STAGE LINE.

ALSEA STAGE. MY STAGE MAKES
connection with all trains on the G. &
f. R. r. at Philomath. All persons
wishing to 60 or return from Alsea and
points west can be Accommodated atany
time. Fare to Alsea ,OJ Round trip
same day $500
M. S. RICHARD.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

A 32x52 ADVANCE SEPARATOR
with wind stacker. Stacker been run
one season. Good as new. Also 10
Horse Case traction engine. Both a
bar ,ain.~ Call or write, L. B. Luper.
Tangent, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR WILL EXCHANGE
for choice Corvallis property or small
tract near city. 100 acre farm in Linn
county, 20 acres in cultivation, good
house and barn and stream living
water runs through place. See A j.
johnson.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR
all kinds of Poultry also dressed Pork.
Smith & Boulden. Corvallis, Oregon,
next to GAZETTE Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

ONE SPAN OF DRAFT HORSES FOR
sale. Enquire at this Office, or of M
Robinson, first house East of College
barn, College Hill.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. SMALL
tract of good land, we'll improved,
adjoining Corvallis. Enquire at this
office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

REGISTERED POLAND CHINA PIGS
for sale. Grade Poland China Pigs
let out on the shares or for sale. NJ. S.
Woodcock. or enquire of T. J. Thorp on
the farm, Corvallis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

INVALID'S CHAIR, LIGHT BUILT
and Light Running. Child can handle
it. A bargain at 81 so Call and see it
at the Gazette Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

in the water and was finally taken
home by the young Bayn. The
seal belongs 10 the fur vari: tt,
and is one OF the sights at New
port for th- season. The owner
of this strange pet feeds it by
means of bottle, the seal taking
kindly to sweet milk taken
throuye a tube The little. pet
attracts all visitors at the seaside
resort, many of whom have never
seen an amin IL of that species.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
LIVESTOCK

P. A. KLINE, LIVE STOCK AUG
TONER, Corvallis, Oregon, Office
at Hustons hardware store. P. O. ad-
dress Box II. Pays highest prices for
all kinds of livestock. Twenty years
experience. Satisfaction guaranteed
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

A POSITION AS HOUSEKEEPER BY
an experienced lady with Two children.
fam preferred. Good references.
Inquire at this Office
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

OAK LOGS AND CEDAR POLES. BY
the Corvallis Saw mill Company. North
Main street.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

GOOD JERSEY COW FOR SALE
five years old, DIR. Altman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
WANTED

AT ONCE AN EXPERIENCED WON
an cook to 20 to Eastern Ore gon. Good
wages. Enquire at this Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
PHYSICIANS

L. G. ALTMAN, M. D.. HOMEOPA-
thist. Office corner of Third and Mon
roe streets. Residence Corner Third
and Harrison streets. Hours 10 to IL
a. M ITO and Z to p. m. Sundays
to 10 a. m. Phone residence 3l5.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

ga. m.-Shooting tournament on Av-
eay's fat. Open to all. There will be
some good purses offered and some of
the crack shooters of the Northwest will
be there.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

JOSEPH H. WILSON. ATTORNEY
at-Law. Notary, Titles, Conveyance
ing. Practice in all State and Federal
Courts. Office in Burnett Building.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
Base Ball.

ago P. m.-Base Ball Game
on Avery's Flat, between two
professional teams. Also, Grand
Band Concert.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

Salute at sunrise. Plenty of good,
stirring music by two brass bands.
Bushels of fire-crackers. Thousands of
flags and barrels of fun. The parade will
startlat 10 a. m. sharp and will be one
of the most brilliant affairs ever witness
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
Racing

Up. m.-Horse racing on race track
mile south of Corvallis. The best pro-
ducts of Oregon will be entered and there
will be racing in all classes, such as trot-
ting, running and pacing. These races
are open to all. $3.50 in purses. There
will be good purses up for each attrac-
ton and the committee on arrangements
have donated 800 to be used in this way.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24
ATTORNEY

E. r. BRYSON ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office in Post Office Building, Corval
lis, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

B. A. CATHEY, M. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon. Rooms IA, Bank Build
ing. Office Hours: 10 to II a. M, to
4p. m. Residence: cor. 9th and Ad-
ans Ste. Telephone at Office and res
idence. Corvallis. Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

CORVALLIS LODGE, No. IA, A. F. &
A. M. Stated communication first and
third Wednesdays of each MONTH, at
Masonic Hall, Second st.
Jas. A. Harper, w. M.
w. P. Lafferty, Secretary.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

DRS. w. H. & MAUD B. HOLT,
Osteopathic Physicians. Residence
End door north OF electric light plant
Phone 653.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

C. H. NEWTH, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, Office and Residence, OF
Main street, Philomath, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-06-24

FERGUSON CHAPTER, No. 5, r. A.
M. Regular convocation End Wednes-
day of each month at Masonic Hall,
Jesse Irvine, Fl. p.
]. B. Horner, Secretary.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Hugo Friedlander has been enter
tanning A. Donelly of New York city'
Miss Ruth Lyons of the post office
has been-a guest of friends in Mel
rose.
Mrs Hester of HullisteF has been
here several days, the guest of Mrs.
Brush.
Quite party of northern visitors
stopping at FlorahOme, drove over
one day last week. They We're de-
lighted with the beauty and thrift of
our little city.
Dr. Corthell has had II fine pier
built at the foot of street from In
diana Villa. With row boat and sail
boat, the days are too short for the
doctor when home.
Union Thanksgiving services were
held in the Congregational church.
A sermon appropriate to the occasion
was given by the pastor Rev. J.
WinslOw. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with fruits and flow
ers, against the American flag as IA
back ground. The cause for our
great thanksgiving
Mr.. and Mrs l.. Patrick accOmpa-
MED by Misses Viola h. Fox and
Rosa Davis of Springfield, Ohio, ar
rived on Wednesday. The hand
some home of the Patrick's on Ma
riners Lake had been made ready for
occupancy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and daughter
Hazel. also of Springfield, have
taken the Cody place temporarily.
f. T. Redding of Palatka was
guest at the Lake View on Wednps-
day.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02
The Circuit Court.

The fall term Of tine Putnam Cir
cult Court opened here on Tuesday
and will probably end today, there
being but one case to try a good
many criminal cases have been dis
posed Of, and yet the term is one of
the shortest in years. Sentences not
yet pronounced will be given today.
Hon, J. 7. Wills, circuit Judge, pre-
sides. Hon Benz. p. Calhoun, states
attorney, has devoted his full time
to the grand jury room and Capt. E.
Noble Calhoun, assistant states at
torney, has prosecuted the cases
against which true bills We're found.
All three are rapid working officials
The following is a brief synopsis Of
the courts work:
State VS.. VIM Davis aud Charley
Sloan, murder, case dismissed.
Sloan and Davis We're accused of the
murder of negro at Como IA months
ago. They have been III Jail since.
States attorney felt that his evidence
was HOt sufficient to convict.
State VS.. Brock Brooks, assault
with intent to murder, pleaded
guilty.
State VS.. Mitchell, assault with in
tent to murder, dismissed.
State VS.. Jas. NJ. Chesser, appeal
dismissed.
State VS.. Henry Tate, grand lar
ceny, verdict guilty
State VS.. Richard Gregg, obtaining
money under false pretenses, verdict
guilty, sentence years.
State VS.. Ed, Waters, assault with
intent TO murder, verdict of aggra-
waited assault.
State VS.. Simon Holley, grand lar
ceny, verdict guilty
State VS.. VIM. Porter, entering
store bldg with intent to commit
misdemeanor, guilty, years.
State VS.. Henry Kelp, assault with
intent to murder, continued at mo-
ton of Z. \. Calhoun, his attorney.
State VS.. Jas. Woodward, John
Barker and Alfred Davis, breaking
and entering, verdict guilty. Wood
ward and Barker each sentenced for
one year and Davis for six months.
State VS.. Henry Williams, assault
with intent to murder, verdict guilty.
State VS.. Walter Wright, assault
with intent to murder, verdict guilty.
State VS.. Henry Carter, continued
on account of i'll health of defendant.
Alex. ID. Curry of this city was fore
man of the grand jury.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02
BILIOUS Co11c PRErFNrEp

Take double dose of Chamberlain
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
soon as the first indication o. the disease
appears and threatened attack may be
warded off. Hundreds Of people who
are subject to attacks OF bilious collie use
the remedy in this way with perfect sue
cess. For sale by Ackerman & Stewart
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02

No better time than NOW to sub
scribe for the News; year, Sl.0O.
Don't fail to see Ruby and Manola
Just from the country at the carnival
December 8 to 10.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02

Then comes Nellie Christeine, the
two-headed womarA that has Iof
wears puzzled the brein OF our most
eminent physicians. VIII appear at
the big carnival Dec. 8, z, s, y, lO.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02

The most beautiful attraction at
the carnival will be the statue turn
Ing to life. Date for Gala Week,
December 9, Z, 8, 8, 10; colors, purple
and white.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-02

Among the many attractions lat
will appear at the great carnival will
be Lunette, the flying lady, that has
mystified the public for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-21

Senator Dolliver threw down the
gauntlet to the Democrats yesterday
and challenged them to a campaign
on the tariff issue. when on the floor
of the senate he said: IF changes are
required to bring the tariff law of
1897 into Il more perfect relation to
the industrial progress of the Ameri-
can people, we propose to make them
ourselves, whenever in our judgment
the work can be undertaken without
doing more harm than good, but we
shall not consent to any change which
surrenders the rights of American la
Dor or the advantage which every man
who makes a bona fide investment of
his money in the United Stated ought
to have over his competitors in other
lands. We look forward with hope
to the progress of our commerce from
the river to the end of the earth but
we do not forget that the statistics of
our foreign trade have brought the
most encouragement to our people in
those exact periods, when our own
producers have been most perfectly
guarded against injurious approach of
the outside world and that the law of
1897 for the first time in our history
has yielded US a favorable balance
of our trade in manufactured dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-21
GLOBE SIGHTS.


You don't want to criticize some bands:
you want to hear them play.
If a love letter has a grain of sense
in it. then it is a failure as a love letter.
There is one thing about an auto
mobile: it CCesnt shed hair in the spring
If the man is rich enough, no girl. in
the opinion of her parents, is too young
to marry
You never see some girls that they do
not have a dress suit case and a man
with them.
Some people never have good luck. not
even in starting out as the first grand
child.
You cannot make your friend popular
by trying to cram him down your friends
Threats.
Now that DR.. Bethel has an automo-
bile, he is going with girls fifteen years
younger than formerly.
A woman who gets up a surprise party
without first getting the consent of the
victim, has the kind of nerve it requires
to make good book agent.
We suppose that in heaven. when little
boys are given nickels, they say thank
you without being told.
When people can't complain of anything
else, they get sour because there IS no
one to die and leave them money.
When accused of wrong, sometimes a
bluff will work. Do you suppose it will
work when we try it on st. Peter?
When a Lovely Character speaks of a.
woman who is rather unpopular, she says;
She is devoted wife and mother"
Getting rich is getting into trouble
needleSsly. Taking care of fortune
means a lot of unnecessary hard work
and worry.
When an old maids sister has a baby
boy, the ancient maiden frequently says:
His mother can't do a thing with him
when / around
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-21
ASSESS ROADS.
Rock Islands Western Line Is
Raised.
Santa Fe and Union Pacific Re-
main Same.

The State Board of Railroad AS
SCISSORS today fixed the assessments on
the railroads of the state-that is. the
assessed valuation per mile and the
assessed valuation of the rolling stock
What it all aggregates has not yet
been computed.
The assessments on the road bed
and the right of way remain the same
as last year, except portions of the
Rock Island and Frisco. which are
raised. The Rock Islands Denver
line from Belleville to the west line
Of the state. 25S miles. is raised from
$4,000 per mile to $1,000 per mile.
A number of changes are made on
the Frisco as follows:
The Weir City branch. four miles
Is raised from $4,000 to $1,000 a mile
me GaIena branch. two miles is
raised from $500 to $1,000 a mile.
me Cherryvale division, from the
east line of Labette county to Cherry
vale, 30 miles, is raised from $4,000 to
81. 400 a mile.
The Kansas City division from Pa
ola to Fort Scott, Sc miles, is raised
from $4,000 to $500 \. mile.
All other parts of the Rock Island
and Frisco remain the same as last
year. These changes riase the valua-
ton of the Rock Island $126,5O0 and of
the Frisco S55 600.
The roads which remain entirely the
same are the Santa Fe, Union Pacific,
M K. & T., the Orient, the Burling-
ton and the Kansas City Southern.
The assessment of the rolling stock
is fixed the same as last year. Loco
motives are $4,000, chair cars s., 200,
dining cars $4,000, standard Pullmans
$4,000, and so on. There is a consider
able increase in the amount of rolling
stock, however, so that the aggregate
viii be greater than last year.
The mileage of the principal roads in
the state, together with the total as
sessed valuation of the rolling stock
this year as compared with last year,
is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-21
POINTED PARAGRApHs.

from the Chicago NeWs.I
All girls want to be wives before they
are angels.
A woman says more than usual when
She keeps silent.
Somehow a fool man usually manages
70 get a sensible wife
No man ever poses as a hypocrite when
alone with his thoughts.
Common sense is probably so-called be-
cause it isn't common.
No woman knows as much about herself
as her neighbors know about her.
A woman cares not who is talked about
so long as she can do the talking.
Many a young man after going the pace
finds himself the other side of the
bars.
It's easier to find out what woman's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-21
Roads
cen THEIR MONEY.
State journal Notification Brings Peo-
pie to Clerks Office.

All the people of Topeka read the
State Journal. If anybody wants a
testimonial on that point, let them call
on City Clerk Squires, who has been
paying off old city warrants today al
great rate as a result of the list pub
lished in Wednesday evenings State
Journal.
Between the time the State Journa.
was printed Wednesday afternoon and
5 clock five people came to the Office
and calined warrants which had been
lying in the city clerks office for the
past three or four years. Today they
have been coming in a steady stream,
and if the rush keeps up, there viii be
no occasion for the city council to can
eel any of the old warrants.
The explanations which are given Of
the reasons why the warrants have
not been taken out are some times
very funny. Usually the owner frank
about having any money coming TO
man, William Wallace, who had 81. 10
due him. said:
THE city owes me dat money fob
Wuk in de lection
What did you do?'' asked City Clerk
Squires.
It done campaign wuk, said Mr.. Wal
lace.
''Who for?"
"Who fob? Who fob? Why fob the
man who wus on the string, coas."
Mr.. Wallaee's warrant was not for
campaign work. however, but was for
work which Wallace did with the de-ld
animal gang at the time of the flood
and which he had forgotten all about.