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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The best Paints sold in Logan
at Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Miss Dora Hamilton went tt
Wellston Monday for the day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Mr.. Luke Lehman was business
visitor in Columbus Tuesday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Mr., and Mrs, Ed. Donovin visit
ed relatives in Lancaster last Sun
day,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Miss Cynda Kiger of Columbus
spent Sunday in Logan with Miss
Kate Krishbaum.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

FIR. Kane of Athens was tn,
guest of FIR. Powers on Monday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Miss Rebecca Robinson of Hay
denvil!e spent last Saturday in
Logan visiting friends. She left
in the evening for Massillon where
she will spend the summer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Insect Powder, Moth Balls at
Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26
Among Churchs.
NJ. E. CHURCH


On next Sunday evening DIR. W.
D. Cherrington will preach and
hold the quarterly conference.
On Sunday morning, memorial
services will be held at 10 O'Clock,
the G.. A. r. and Relief Corps at
tending, and Rev. L. B. White de-
livering the address. In the even
ing DR.. Cherrington will preach
and hold the communion service.
U. b. CHURCH
Next Sunday morning the pastor
will deliver a sermon on "Our Re-
fuge." Sunday evening the sub.
ject will be "The Immortality of the
Soul"
PRESBYTERIAN
"What is the Relation of the
Home to Other Institutions?" will
be DR.. H. j. Stewards Sunday
morning subject at the Presbyter-
ian church. At 1880 p m Mr.. j.
F. Harden will speak on "Jerusa-
lem" All welcome to both SER
vices.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The good hand shake and we'll
wishes of our much appreciated
friend j. A. McClelland were ex-
tended to us Saturday. May he
have many peaceful years of life
to cheer others as he has so grac-
iously done in all his past years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The Ladies of the Improvement
Society will give an evening festi-
val, serving berries, cream and
cake, June 4th at the Court House
square. Proceeds to finish the
fountain and walks in Central
Park.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Mr.. George Armstrong moved
from Columbus to Logan this week
and will occupy part of the Shot
well property. He will take charge
of his fathers livery stable.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Miss Florence Bright came to
Logan on Tuesday from Colum-
bus, where she has been with her
mother. The many friends of
Mrs. Bright will be glad to know
that she is getting along nicely.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The best indorsed remedy, I-a-goo
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Miss Julia Braddock went to
Nelsonville on Wednesday to spend
several days with relatives.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Base Ball goods at Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The wedding of Mr.. Frederick
Ucker and Miss Mary Krannitz
took place on last Tuesday morn
ing at eight o'clock at ST. Johns
Church. The attendants were
Mr.. Joe Ucker and Miss Kate
Krannitz. After the ceremony an
elegant dinner was served at the
home Of the brides parents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The best rheumatic cure, I-a-goo
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The place to buy I-a-goo, Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

New Pictures at Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Our good friend Nelson Karsh-
ner, of Salt Creek township, was
in Logan last week on business.
He has the distinction of having
served Al years continuously as
treasurer of Salt Creek township.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

The best blood purifier, I-a-goo.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Mrs. Lew Meese visited relatives
in Haydenville Monday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

DR.. Ernest Rauch of Lancaster
spent Sunday in Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Croquet Sets at Borts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

DEMocRAT appetite many Spark.
NEWSPAPER . E oisconedto 1erhomeon dea
nursday, g. 1904 to = s1er % coms %
Meters NJ, md Mr. MI. 75. went a going
Druggist the l nsr of % Ms s sass "' Mr." A. G sn1.1r
.:ss as s;v s os % . .ss % Las. e; :,s
1an @ dss % visiting nay "sn % 7o @ @ sn will push "
Miss Sarah sde after visit rb. Memorial D exercises for
ue Sets Bo wednesday sas @ @ S many % % % . I%ooD ]
sans @ fs Ha % Lancaster % Ms r"ss % % a went attend ss W. 1 M 49,
or Luke cdnsa % Ts ] NV wedding % S Miss e ean y @ s ssa @ Ho Ts @ n
% ] Da % a1 % % % r;e " @ 4i % @ % % s"Ss n se parents and Mrs Ed Smith, s s
se Ball The best
@ T Par e ] Monday ] the Mr. and Mrs Harry Wright % % rhon" @ %
were M the Sun Sunday guest" of Of Mr. = @ oGh g" @s% at
.v. e Mrs Lancaster n1 D % @ s% Vile Columbus n % lay H H % Of
i" as Hg s ] ] vi s @ sas s hon" rs. % 4S,
z.,,,, z, Mrs Dial Martin Of 7. s s;s'ss ' and s ' s s s $
ssas 'd'' Lancaster" a iS @ .s
a M walter 7z charleston rs firm Of Ryan v has sss
% H % Visiting Ss % @ a"s Mrs. this n r ] n % , Mr. 1s " ,." ~ .s
s . % vs1nsa n n eas oa ss so . soaian H..
Sunday Mr. Mrs F~ne j DINO
% ] Smith NIT and 1 5, q a5 1S: ss Sc ss e.; ts:1 = r.
buy rs @ weeks visit with Logan Rev. W Smith of v Hss Hs a
sunday Logan with Miss B c % suS u % m @ @ @
= Ferguson % % relatives this this a u @ us, tS f 9n hs travels "
guest % s's Mum asss " week Miss Tsa Robinson Hay,
5 " ss @ os S % % ; oh; % Ss :.;
~ s @ - charleston Of Mr. George Armstrong moved s services will
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|Ia Nesonnle wrewl charge rr
of
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in New Lexgt last ha sheen he
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relatives n las k uNnes q
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and walks l II
Mr. Mary hime Mrs. lpoL II
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26
POCAHONTAS

w. r. C.
The members will take notice
that a very important meeting will
be held Saturday night.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-05-26

Mr.. Rieske of Athens Sundayed
with Logan relatives. 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

The traffic department Of the A. a
C. r. r. announces that effective
since October 1st. they are selling
through tickets over their line from
Astoria In connection with the o. r. q
N co to all local points on that COM
pany's lines in Oregon. Washington
and Idaho. as well as all eastern and
European points. In addition to tickets
via. the Northern Pacific railway.
thus giving passengers the choice of
routes to any part of the east and
Europe at the same rates as are in
effect from Portland. Tickets. rates
and general Information can be OBJ
tained at the city ticket ONCE In the
Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

negro named Nevis has been sentenced
at Hamburg to six months impris-
onment for manslaughter, as the re-
suit Of the death of his opponent in q
wrestling match, according to a Times
dispatch from Berlin.
At Sharpshoters festival held al
zeitz, in Saxony, a mason named
Lanzendorf. although weighing only
115 pounds and a dwarf in stature
compared with the negro, accepted
Nevis challenge to wrestle. Nevis
quickly threw him but Lanzendorfs
shoulders were not squarely on the
ground and he endeavored to save
himself by arching his body. The
negro is alleged to have thrown his
weight upon the mason, causing the
latter's spine 20 break.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
WILL CAMP AT THE FAIR.
Valley Sishtseers To Establish Tent
City At Portland.

Portland Telegram: m:--Camping ou
Is conceded to be pleasant summer
amusement. but in the past people whC
"camped" have gone TO the country
Now this order OF things has been re-
versed by farmers of the Willamette
valley, who will come to Portland
next season and q colony will be
formed TO dwell in tents while visiting
the Lewis and Clark fair. The plar
has been under consideration for some
time, and large number have agreed
to enter the scheme and spend an out
Ing In the city or near its limits.
With wagons and teams these far
mers will come, but that Is not the
only means to be employed, and camp
ing during the fair viii not be the only
pastime, for one family near Peoria is
about to build large houseboat, to
accommodate a score or more, who
prefer drifting lazily down the Will
lamette tosa rapid ride on the cars or
steamboat. The houseboat will be
taken In tow occasionally by passing
steamer, and after week or so of
camping along the river bank the party
will reach Portland. where they will
make the scow their headquarters
while taking in the fair. When they
get through they will sell their scow
for what it will bring and go back
home by rapid transit.
A party from Linn county. menu
bers of which desire to have their
names concealed, is now In Portland
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

he had knife in his hand and that
he made threat that he would aur,
her and later told her that il she re-
peated the offense he would kill her
After she locked him out of the room
the testimony shows, he went to the
pantry and got the shotgun with which
he killed the girl by shooting through
a window.
The boy said on the witness stand
that he did not know the gun was
loaded and only intended to frighten
his sister.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
TALE NOT BELIEVED.
coroner's Jury Says Lad Who Killed
Sister Is Amenable To Law.


Sister Is AmenabIe To Law.
Redding, Oct. 1S.-The coroners jury
that investigated the death of Rosa
Stowe, the seventeen year-oid girl, OF
Whiskeytown who was shot and killed
by her brother Lester Stowe, aged II
years, would not believe the boys
statement that the shooting was acci-
dental and returned the following
verdict:
I'VE find that Rosa Stowe came to
her death from gunshot wound in
ficted by Lester Stowe and from the
testimony adduced we find MIN amen
able to the law and recommend to the
distcict attorney that he proceed as he
sees ft."
The testimony at the inquest went
to show that when the boy was quar-
reling with his sister because she had
liberated estray goats he had taken up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

engaging certain slightly heights COM
manding view of the city, where fuel
and water can be obtained cheaply.
Several hundred people are likely to
settle temporarily on the site selected
by this party before the Fourth OF
July, 1876, and these people expect to
have more fun than anybody, taking
in exposition and having nightly
neighborhood reunions around the
campfire on the convenient hillside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
October 27, % and %.

Worlds fair excursion tickets to Chi
cago, st. Louis and all eastern cities
viii be sold BY the GREAT NORTH
ERN RAILWAY on October 81, 2s and
20. in addition to October 8, 4 ana s,
Apply to any Great Northern agent for
rates and full information.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
Proposals for Potatoes and Onions.

ONCE chief commlssary. Vancouver
Barracks, wash. Oct. 10. 1soi.--sealed
proposals for furnishing and delivering
potatoes q onions for six months be-
ginning November /. 1904. win be re-
ceived here and at Offices OF commis-
saries at Forts Columbia. waila waila.
Ward. worden. and Stevens. Oregon,
until 10:3o o'clock a. m.. October 20,
1904. and then opened. Information
furnished on application. Envelopes
containing proposals should be endors-
ed Proposals for potatoes and onions"
and addressed to commissary Of post
to be supplied or to Maj. George D.
Davis Chief Comy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
Nv HY Fl
Not let the world know you are here?
The Asoran will bring you and your needs together.


Proposals for Fresh Beef and Mutton,
Office Chief Commissary. Vancouver
Barracks. Wash, Oct. l. 1s0t--
Sealed proposals for furnishing and
delivering fresh beef and mutton for
six months beginning January /. 1905,
will be received here and at Offices OF
commIssaries at Fort Stevens. Ore,
Boise Barracks. Idaho: Forts Casey,
Columbia. Flagler. walla walla, Ward,
Wright. worden, Lawton and Van
couver Barracks. WASH. until 10
m, November I. 1904, Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be indorsed
Proposals for Fresh Beef and Mutt
ton" and addressed to eommissary OF
post, to be supplied. or to Major George
B, Davis. Chief Comy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
MEN ARE PoWERLEss
To Fight Againgt Disease UnIess They
Strike at the UndeRlying Canse. :

To Fight AgainEt Disease UnIess TIhey
Strike at the UndeRlying Canse. Z
To treat Dandruh. and Falling Hair,
with irritants or oils on which d para
Ettic germ will prosper, Is like scooping
water from the ocean TO prevent the tide
from rising.
You cannot accomplish a satisfactory
cure without having a right understand
Ing of the fundamental causes Of the
trouble
You must kill the Dandruff Germ.
Eewbro's Herpicide does this because It
Is specially made to do that very thing
When the germ Is removed, the hair
has no choice but 10 resume healthy
growth and beauty.
a'Destroy the cause, you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicids Co,
Detroit, Mich.
Eagle Drug Store, s51-s5S Bond St..
Owl Drug Store. $40 Com. St., T. F.
LauriD, Prop. Special Agent"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
CONG TO THE FAIR.

What 70 10 II You Desire Practical
Information.
II you contemplate visiting the 81
Louis Exposition. to secure reliable in.
formation as to railroad service. ths
lowest rates and the best routes. .Ais
as to the local conditions in st. Louis
hotels, etc. etc.
n you will write the undersigned
stating what Information you desire
the same win be promptly Furnished
II we do not have II on hand. vii
secure It for you II possible, and with
out any expense to you. Address
B. H. TRUMBULL.
Portlecc ore
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
The World's rar Route.

Those anticipating mn eastern trip
or a visit TO the Louisiana Purchass
exposition at 81. Louis. cannot AFFORD
to overlook the advantages offered b,
the Missuri Pacific Railway. which. OF
account Of its various routes and gate.
wayr has been approp. ietc'y named
"rhe " orld's Fair ROUTE"
Passengers from the northwest take
the Nj sor,l Pscis htir from Den.
yer or Pueblo. with the hoies OF either
soirg direct through Kansas City, OF
via Wichita, Fort Scott sni Pieassn,
Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver and
Pueblo TO 81. Louis without change,
carrying all classes OF modern equip.
ment. including ell str'c ,'rhted obser-
walton parlor cafe dining cars. Ten
daily treins between KanFr- f' and
81. Louss.
Write or coll on W. c, Mcbride. ger.
erel agent. i24 Tnird 'tresI Porlilnd.
for detailed informr lion and nlustrat.
ed htcts.rre.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
. DIRECT Line

20 Chicago and all points east, Louis
Vile. Memphis. New orieans. ana oil
points south.
The only direct route TO the st.
Louis worlds fair and tho East 10
via the o. n. d N. and Union racihc.
The following rates apply from As-
toria, !,
To st. Louis and return. .ss7.Be
To Chicago and return ........ 7aSo
To Chicago. returning frsm st.
Louis or vice versa .......... 1000
TO Chicago. rsturniny via 81.
Louis or vice versa .......... 7s.So
Returning via Californis. sis.se ad-
ditionai.
FOR furti,er particulars. call on or
address @. W. ROBERTS.
Agent o. n. o N. Co. Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

Two more rooms for rent over the
Star theater.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
Additional train leaves Astoria daily

Additional train leaves astoria daily
at 1880 Q m. for all points on TT
Stevens branch. arriving TT. Stevens
1880 p. m, returning, leaves. .Ft. Stew
ems at 900 D. M, arriving Astoria s;46
D. m. 3a
Sunday only.
Through tickets and close connec-
tion via N. P. Ry, at Portland and
eoble and o. r. g. N. Co, via. Portland,
]. c., Mayo, a. p. A.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

Lost--A gentleman's umbrella with
heavy burnt-ivory. silver mounted
handle. Suitable reward for return to
Astorian office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

Kallunk has fine candies, up-to- date
bonbons and fresh fruits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
world,s FaIr Rats, Ext.ndad.

Through the efforts Of the GREAT
NORTHERN RAILWAY, worlds fair
excursion tickets will be sold on oc-
'tobsr a.. 2S and 20, In addition to oc-
tober 8, and 5. For full informa,
ton apply to any Great Northern agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

Better have that old hat cleaned
blocked and retrimmed. II saves you
money. ass Commercial tsreet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
DON'T GO TO St. LOUIS

Till you cell at or write to the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroad
once 1874 Thirt street. Portland. Ore
Low rates to all points east, In connec.
ton with all transcontinentals.
Fl. s. ROWE.
General Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
FATAL WRESTLING MATCH.

American Negro Broke Spine OF Light
Opponent.
New York, Oct. 1s.-An American
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20

For rent-Nine-ro house. Inouif,
at Astoria National bank.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-20
OCEAN AND RIVER SCHEDULE
Prom Astoria
All sailing dates subject 10 change.

For San Franeisco every ,vs dAya
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
BIGGEST HEADS IN NORTH.
Paper of Post Office Emnlovss c;rou
Curious and Amusing Facts
Regarding Clothing.

some curious and amusing facts art
described in an article on Post Otao,
clothing in the current numhar Al
81 Martin's-le-Grand the monthly M,
gan OF the postal workers of England
Ihus 1t is related that the process -,
measuring reveals the interesting nbv,
Sloiogical truth that the farther norfh
one e the bigger become the head
ana the feet Of his majesty's Iieges ;,
IL is conspicuous in Yorkshire and stil,
more marked in Scotland.
GlasWegians may like to know tbot
Tue headS of postmen in their city arc
tue largest in the kingdom and orr
northern friends must acqult us NJ M
Intentional rudeness when truth con,
pens US to add that the feet of their
'eiesraph boys also hold the record .
over 100000 garments are made nv.
cry year for the postal servants Fron,
mount Pleasant are issued anppaIIv
w miles of cloth, 300 miles of linings
besides 100000 or 1000, 900 of hpttons
ana other details. 1t is said tho, ~,
our system of '%ftting sizes" there 70
SUITS only two per cent. of missts
Is justly claimed as a triumDb
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
WOULD M TERRITORY
Arizona Protests Vigorously Against
the Plan to Combine with
New Mexico.

Inc annual report of the governor -
Arizona to the secretary of the interio,
says the territorial population has in.
creased until 1t Is now between 1R5 oOl
and 10000.
Inc report expresses a desire or tbf
part OF the people Of Arizona for state.
hood, but says that finding themseIve,
confronted with a plan to unite tbeir
with New Mexico, the peopIe
Oh Arizona have protested vigorously
ana VIII continue to do so until tbev
nave defeated this ~repugnant scheme
ihey would desire that their
wealth remain a territory indefinitely.
tather than to be Joined with New Mey-
leo" {
Inc governor adds his belief that tbo
merger would not be acceptable to tho
mass OF the people Of either territory
Inc report says the floating ipdebted.
ness OF Arizona, which on June 20, 1919
was SS2'34l, has been wiped out and ,
balance of sos remained in the zen.
era' iond at the close of the last fiscal
year Inc taxable property in the ter.
Fltory has gained 81 ,9S1 sos DURING tbe
ear The total taxable propertv of
'ne various counties is S45, O69, 545. Sub
Stantiai progress in other directions is
reported. 4"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
ARE OF IDENTICAL ORIGIN
Whale and Lion Said to Have Spruno
from One and the Same
Source.

AS everyone knows, or ought IN
know, the whale Is not a fish. but
mammal, and biologists have long ron.
dered ABOUT its family tree, says n
scIentlfc paper. In Eocene times the
ancestors Of mammals were beginning
10 axe shape somewhat like those Of
To-Day and to lose the grotesquesness
inherited from their reptilian progen.
itors. 10 be sure, animals were very
oiherent from those Of to-day. Horses
were no larger than dogs and had
nVe toes. while cattlelike tinoeeras.
twice the size of an OK, with six horns,
tusk-like teeth and Ave toes. cropned
the heritage of Wyoming. Along with
these peculiar plant feeders there
owelt some very primitive flesh eat
ers. to which Prof. Cape gave the
name Of c~readonta.
Inc scene shifts to modern times.
Prof. Fraas, OF Stuttgart, Germany, is
delving In the rocks heal Cairo, Egypt
Is getting out huge Jaw bones that
have been petrifed. The law bones
are those OF whales and the rocks near
cairo were, In Eocene times, the sea.
shore' The professor has studied his
jaws and compared their teeth
with other fossil teeth. Now. he tells
IN a recent Abh~andlungen that
.hese teeth of ancient whales are like
hose OF the ancient ca%rniyeroun
'reodonts. From this he argues that
n Eocene or earlier times some prim-
tive flesh eater took to an aquatic
life. From these old times to the pres.
mt whales have been becoming more
1t Is hard to believe that the raven.
us lion and inoffensive and toothless
'hale OF to-day had a common an. i.
estor, yet they both have the same ,
astes for blood, only the whale swal.
'ws his food whole. {
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
Peculiar Steed.

At a little dinner the other night the
statement was made that the colored
race had longer memories than white
folk. Mark Twain, who was present,
agreed with the remark, and to prove 1t
told the following:
Some years ago, when south, | met
an old colored man who claimed to have
known George Washington. asked
hlln If he was In the boat when Gen.
washington crossed the Delaware, and
ne instantly replied: Lor', massa. I
steered dat boat Well said |. do YOU
remember when George took the hack
al the cherry tree?' He looked worried
Tor a minute, and then, with a beamins
smile said; Why. suah, massa. | drove
hat hack mahself.' IN. Y. Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-11-19
By Wire and Air

An accidental experiment in the valoc-
ity OF sound Is recounted by a cerre-
s%pondent. He went to his telephone,
and just as he put the receiver to his
ear he heard the click of another tels-
phone. Another receiver had oeen re-
moved and the line was open. Then hs
heard through the telephone Zoe shrek
OF a locomotive whistle, and a few Sec
onds later the sound came through the
open window in the usual way. Looking
up. he saw a locomotive half a mile
away, passing the house of a friend.
The mystery was solved. The telephone
that was open was thai at the distant
house, and the sound of The whistle had
come through its transformation into an
electric current quicker than 1t had tray
eled through the air. Youths Compan-
lon.