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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08
YOUNG ALLlGATORS.
They Feed but Once q Month and
Then Prefer Live Food.

They Feed but Once q Month and
- Then Prefer Live Food.
1.-THE thing Of it being difficult to in
duce an alligator in captivity to eat is
mistaken idea," said man who
owns a young alligator and knows all
about them. 1.-THE question is how
First of all, an alligator feeds but once
a month and then prefers to eat any
thing that suggests life-anything that
moves. For this reason angleworms.
besides being good food for it, prove at-
tractive to the eye of small gator
and later disappears with the same rel
ish 1t would were the alligator in the
streams of Its native regions. Again, a
small portion of raw beef makes excel.
lent food for it, and the alligator never
refuses to eat Of piece that Is tied to
a string and slowly drawn along in
front OF him. In this way giving a sng.
gestion Of life to the food. Another
thing very important to know in the
care of an alligator is to exactly under
stand how to make it comfortable. The
best and simplest plan Is to secure q
box. any ordinary wooden box, and Ali
the bottom with sand. which Is then
covered with moss. Also have placed
inside Of the box, which must be kept
Ia the sun as much AZ possible, low
erpot saucer filed with water. This
must be changed frequently. All Of
which makes the alligator very com.
Portable. for In case It should become
tired OF the water there are the moss
and sand for It to get ont upon. So with
Il properly arranged home Of box, and 4
little care as to Its diet there y no rea-
son why the little alligator tourists 10
frequently delight In sending their
! friends from Florida should not thrive
IN captivity q Washington Post.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08
d Best grade Of ignite coal hauled BY
farmers and local teamsters. $3.50 per
ton. White Ash Coal CO, Phone 172,
p. Il. Bull. agent.
EIhe Moe Profitahle cor y,

The Most Profitable Crop.
The human hair Is absolutely the
most profitable crop that grows. Five
toms Of II are ANNUALLY imported by;
the merchants Of London The Paris.
tans harvest upwards Of 200. 900
pounds, equal In value to $500. 900 per
lnnum.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

High Water Mark-The penitentiary
population has again reached it's high
water mark, with a total number of
1876 prisoners. a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

Il tickles q woman to death 10 plan
~ she had an income. 81 $40, 900 q year
how much good she could do with the
&1OO of It abe could not spend for
clothes New York Press. "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

b Train out-The Washburn road
sent its first regular train out this
morning since the storm of last week.
"A rotary cleared the track last week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

sent its first regular train out this
morning since the storm of last week.
"A rotary cleared the track last week.
4 Wins Prize-Miss Helen Burton
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Burton,
won oneaof the Minneapolis Journals
prizes for the best article upon the
most unpopular day in the week. with
the; reasons. She contributed a very
well written article, deserving Of the
recognition it obtained.
Class Dance-!The senior class will
give d dancing party at the Athene-
UNI on Friday evening, Feb. 18th. The
Bismarck orchestra will furnish the
music. The hall will be decorated in
honor Of the occasion. These parties
have been very pleasant affairs. The
net proceeds are used for class
memorial to be left in the high school.
SH IS
No Maneuyres "A djutant General
Miller received word today from Gen
seral Bates that there would be no
army maneuvres in this division the
coming year. State militiamen hoped
to be able to attend, in case maneu-
vres were held, but as it is. will have
to get their training at the annual en-
campment at Devils Lake.
New scheduIeA new employees
time table went into effect on the, N.
P. Sunday, Feb. It'll. at 1901 a. M
The changes are not material to the
travelling public as they affect only
freight trains, with the single excep-
ton that the train leaving Jamestown
for Leeds at II q. m. has been made
q mixed train instead Of regular
passenger service. Il
All Night ONCE Bismarck will
have an all night service at the post
ONCE hereafter. Because OF heavy
mails ats night, late trains and early
Stage mails, this additional convent
ence has been authorized by the gov
eminent Clerk Halloran will here
after be on duty at night. Patrons OF
the once win appreciate this addition
al convenience. 5..} sG. s5ss.;
District Court The case Of the
state vs. Frank Kuntz was taken up
! ID the district court this morning. At
storney a. 4. Patterson, for the defend
4 ant, moved that the court direct the
return BY the sheriff Of all goods and
property seized at the time Of the
search and seizure On the ground
I that under the recent decision Of the
supreme court, the search warrant was
Illegal. having been ISSUED on infor-
nation and belief and not under i
positive afidavit. States Attorney
Register resisted the motion. and
argued that the state had the right to
use the goods seized 81 evidence, even
\ II this uniawfully Obtained. both
rides were given until Saturday u
submit briefs and authorities On the
matter
MlnDssota Guests Warden Boucher
" the slate penitentiary had ~
gnests Saturday afternoon ana even
Inc Ward "a Henry Wolfer Of the
1 Minnesota state penitentiary at stili.
water ana Senator Jacobson, q well
known Minnesota legIsIator and public
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08
DlsMARcK DAILY TSnUNG MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 fSo4

81 PERSON AZ. 4. NJ
Judge Morgan has returned from
the east. 5s5,a
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. 8. Neal went north
on the sWashburn. road this morning 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

For sundquist's dray telephone 1873.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

AainDesota Guests Warden Boucher
VI the state penitentiary had as.
gnests Saturday afternoon and even
ing Warden Henry Wolfer of the
Minnesota state penitentiary at stili-s
water and Senator Jacobson. well
known Minnesota legislator and public
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

How did you like the 0pera e
First rate answered Mr.. Cumrox.
n didn't care much about the tunes
they played. but Il was great com.
fort TO have enough Noise 70 drown tn
vacuous conversation that was going
ON around me. Z ashington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

Every man nas At times In his mind
the ideal of what he should be. but u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

Telephone 1873 for Sundquist's dray
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08

Wins Prize-Miss Helen Burton
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G, A. Burton,
won oneso Of the Minneapolis Journals
prizes for the best article upon the
most unpopular day in the week. with
the reasons. She contributed q very
well written article, deserving Of the
recognition it obtained.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08
csstIy scenery.

Costly Scenery.
4 a young wise's rainbow smile the
kind that comes after a shower bean
tiful. but It IL also the most expensive
bit OF scenery produced on the human
face. New Orleans Times Democrat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-08
He CITY
THE WEATHER..

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday.
Max. IS, Min. -22.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-25
The City
Of Stanton.

ORION Our Regular Correspondent)
sTAuNToN VA. September PA
pretty wedding took place at the homo
OF the bride, on East Main street, We'd
nesday when Miss sallie NJ. Gregory be-
came the bride Of. Mr.. Sllas NJ. Danner.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
George w. Stover. The bride and groom
are both very popular among the young
err set, and largo number OF their
ali old-fashioned Virginia supper was
served. The bride Is n beautiful young
lady. and the groont Is employed at the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad In this
city. Mr. and Mrs Danner will mako
their home in Staunton.
on Thursday night very large lawn
social was held at Calvary Church In
Augusta county The crowd was inn
mense, and was .attended by people for
many miles around.
The physicians Of the county ana city
met here "wednesday and organized a
medical society, to be known as the "Au-
gusta County Medical Society inc
meeting was called to order by DR.. Ben
jamin blackboard. superintendent Western
State Hospital. DR.. D. s. DeJarnette was
unanimously elected president; first vice
president. DR.. NJ. r. Jones, Churchville:
second vice. president, Dr.. "A. G. Fox,
Waynesboro; third vice-presldent. Or. WI.
S. Whitmore. Mt. Sidney; secretary Or.
J. w. Freed, Hermitage; treasurer, Dr.
7. M. Parkins, Stanton.
The American Carnival Company show
ed here this week.tin the southern part OF
the city. They had large crowd and the
various shows did a good business.
Rev. NJ L. Wood, D. D., went to Rich
mond this week with his two sons. Curry
and Roland. He will enter Curry at the
Richmond College, and Roland at Dr..
Hatcher's school at ForkUnion, Fluvanna
county.
Miss Retta wholey left here Thursday
for Mount Agnes College,, near Balti-t.
more.
After visit to relatives in Augusta
county. Mr.. and Mrs. James Gordon have
returned to their home in Richmond.
Mr.. William G. Smith who has been in
had health for some time past, went to
Richmond this week where he expects
to enter st. Lukc's Hospital for treat.
ment.g #1
Hon. A. C. Braxton OF the Constitution
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Dance at PAGES.
fspeclal to The mes-Dispatch.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
PAGES, VA, Sept 24.-rThe September
ball given in Paces Hall on II thursday
evening by the young people. was one OF
the most successful entertainments ever
given in PAGES.
Dancing commenced at clock and
lasted until the wee lsma' hours OF morn
Ing. Delightful refreshments were 54serv--
cd. The music was furnished by the .lr-
ginia String Band, of eDanYille. a.
Among ithos who were invited and par
8ticipated were: Misses Patsy and Pearl
Edmunds, OF Petersburg. Va: Miss May
Boney. OF Louisiana; Misses Lizzie and
Ruth Banks dale,S Of Brook lyn. ~ a.: Miss
$Ruth2Redd, OF Sutherlin; Va; Mrs. Hob
son and Miss Anna Ragland. Of News
Ferry, Va: Miss Ruth Oliver. Of Resi-
dence. Va. Miss Bessie Sutherlin. OF
Brooklyn. Va; Misses Lillian and ~. rixle
Haynes and Mary Reynolds. OF Elmo,
Va; Misses Julia stebblns. B essie Der
rick, Pearle and Roma Vaughan, Alice
Burgess. jNIaude and Annie Oliver, Bette
Coleman, OF PAGES. Va The gentlemen
were: 3Messrs. Frank and J ohm Nelson, of,
Richmond. Va; Mr.. Edmunds. OF Pe-l
3tersburg, Va; Messrs. Owens. of Mt.
,Va.; Pies Carlton, Champ Barksdale.l
Adams, and Crofton. Of 6Danvilie, Va;
Plerson, Of Richmond, Va; Barksdale
Reid. Of Sutherlin, Va: DIR. c. p. and
Samuel ,Barksdale, ]! OF Brooklyn, "a; j. II
sSutherlin. OF Bro oklyn; Will Barksdale,
George Mara BILE. and 3. J. REYNOLDS, 81
Elmo, Va: e. B. Wimblsh John Bur-
CESS James Terrell, Robert Oliver, Rus
sell Derrick, Charlie Stebhins. Gordon
Coleman and Charlie Hudson. OF PAGES,
Va; Messrs. Thomas ]. Bass, Of Bass
Va, and Jack Coleman. Of South Boston,,
va. The chaperones were: Mesdames W.
d. Pierce J.. o. Vaughan. II. = Steb-lI
bins. a & 55sit b. 45S.6A
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WAYNEsBORo, VA.

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(opeCidl 10 5lfl9
WAYNpsBORo. VA, September "a
The outgoing trains had scarcely borne
away the first OF the summer visitors,
when the merry school boys and girls
began to. como In from all directions. The
Valley Seminary opened Its nineteenth
session with larger number Of pupils
than 1t has ever had, except In boom
times. And Fishburne Military School
has filled almost to the limit, in spite OF
the fact that the buildings were consid-
erably enlarged this summer. The ENROLL
ment reaches about 30 UP to date, and
5 bids fair to go above the 100 mark. Pupils
are enrolled from all parts of the country,
from New York to Texas. va
Not the least Of the many pleasant
recreations at this time Of year Is the
pleasure OF witnessing the basketball
games at the Seminary and tho football
contests in the beautiful campus of tho
tFishburne Military School. These teams
are now In process of organiza tion and
soon the athletic fields Of both schools
will resound with the yells Of the soppos-
ing teams. "
The Ladies' Card Club has been re-
organized for the winter, and will meet
in the first OF Its weekly contests at
Miss Sue Nright's.
The Gun Club has discontinued its
weekly shoots for the season, having had
y the most prosperous summer OF It's ex-;
3istence. 800 A
The School Board met Monday night
and elected Mr.. G. r. K. Warner, of Lex
ington. VA principal Of the Ora d lee
School. Mr.. Warner Is a graduate of ".
NJ. T., having stood fifth In his class, and
Is a teache of wide experience. He comes
highly recommended, and the town is for.
tt,InateEto secure his services. The school
will open September 26th. *
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THE VOY AGE
DOWN RIVER.
Remarkable Trip by Two Ladies
With Intrepid
Escorts.
DOWN THE JAGGED JAMES
DOWN THE JAGGED JAMES
a Dress Suit Case That Insisted
OH Getting to Richmond
Ahead Of the Boat.

Tho remarkable trip OF Mrs. r. g..
Walker and party from I.ynchburg to
Richmond over the tagged rocks OF James
River In small boat attracted wide
attention. Mrs. Walker was accom-.
panied by her beautiful daughter. Miss
Maudo, and two young members Of
tho stcrner sex The distance trav-
cled is about 14e miles. The trip occu-
pied a week, and the adventures en-
countcred therein were many. There
might have been serious results but for
the constant efforts OF Messrs. s. c..
Hurt and John Lntchford. the cavaliers
aided by hunter, 1si5ell by name.
1sbcll BY name.
STORY OF THIS TRIP.
The story OF the week Of peril and
pleasure Is told .by Mrs. Walker as fol-
{ lows: ie5 B5l
We had scarcely gotte,, out OF sight
OF Lynchburg before ouS troubles began;
one and then. the other OF our gallant
sailors were over the side, wading, then
swimming holding tho boat to keep It
= off tho rocks, or pricing It OFT after tho
swift water had washed 1t on. BY one
o'clock we got into the current that sets
80 swiftly to Joshua Falls and the crew
fell quiet, fearing we did not know cx-
actly what, hoping nothing worse than
q wctting. fttFf;ss5g..5
In a moment. over the eide goes Mr..
Hurt, holding the boat and swimming:
Mr. Jsbell and Mr.. JAtchford standing
up polling and with one swift dash We.
are over the dam and into the falls the
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LEXINGTON, VA.
Especial to The Times-Dlspa tch.D


LEXINGTON, VA. September 24-Pro-
fessor II Parker Willis, Of the chair Of
economics at Washington and Lee Uni-
versity. who spent six months in the
Philippine Islands. has returned to Lex
ington. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Willis. 8
Mr.. Matthew S. Kalle Of cleburne.
Texas, is visiting his sister. Mrs, Kate
tHartigan. Mr.. Kahle has been resi-
dent Of Texas for about thirty-flve years.
State Senator w. W. Sale, of Norfolk,
was visitor here the past week at the
home of his brother. Mr. Z. A. Sale, and
at his old home at Fairfield
County Clerk A. Terry Shields and Post
master McClung Patton left this week
for trip to the St. Louis Exposition.
Mrs James A. Harrison. Of tile Uni
verslty OF Virginia. is In Lexington visit
ing her brother. Mr.. Greenlee D. Letcher.
Mrs. c. r. X. Warner is visiting the St.
Louis Exposition, She won the trip by
canvassing for the Woman's Magazine
OF st, Louis. that publication paying all
her expenses. iat
DR.. w. M. Forester, Bible lecturer at
the University of Virginia, was In Lex
ington last Sunday, and addressed the
Young MEMS Christian Associations at
Washington and Lee University and the
Virginia Military Institute
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y (
brother Mr.. George Draper and Mrs
Draper. The guests were: Mr.. and Mrss
George T. M. Gibson. MIR. and Mrs. Ed
ward Key, and Mrs. William G. McCor-
mick. OF Baltimore. and Miss Nora Davis,
OF Philadelphia (sister Of Richard Hard
ing Davis).
Mr. Edwin c. Meyer, of New York
who has summer home at Charlottes-
Vile, presented a silver cup for golf
handicap on Tuesday, and the cup was
won BY Mr.. Fay ingalls,, son OF MI. Mel
vile j. ingalls,. Mr.. Meyer left for Char
!lottesvile Thursday morning.
subscription cotillon, the first Of the
season, was given at the Homestead Hoo
Tel Thursday night. which was a brilliant
affair. 1t was led by Mr.. Fay Ingalls,
who danced with Miss Mary Ryerson. OF
Chicago. There were pretty favors. con-
ssisting OF fans. candy boxes and flowers
{0rom New York;. and the affair was fol-
lowed by supper. Miss Kate Harris
danced with Mr.. Cecil Barrett. OF New
York. and Mr.. George Cole Scott. of Rich
sn1ond, danced with Miss Dunn. or Wash
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Hanover Hints.
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An Especial to The Times; Dlspnt ch)
n OFFLEY. VA Sept 24.-Mr. George a.
business here for a year, has removed
to Somerset. Orange county.
Miss M, B. holland has, returned to her
home, Edgcwood, "a ftar o pleasant summer
outing.
Miss Mary Cooke, Of King William. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. holland. @
John Dabney, one of the Fontain ne
groes. Is reported crazy, and Is spreading
CONSERVATION among his kin to-day.
Dr.. Thomas Nelson Page has bought
the old Fulcher,s mill property, and is
putting up a hrst-class dam and mill.
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al Convention. is IN Richmond on busi-
ness. -
a Mrs. Nv. A.. CA:ldress and sister-in-law,
Mrs NJ. d. Branch. are visiting relatives
in kI3ichmond.s IS
Marc Bradley went to Richmond We'd
nesday, where he entered Richmond Col
5lege. i3
b Dr., G. W. Darlington. who has been
to Richmond.
Il Miss Margaret Tate, after spending sew
scral days with her sister. Mrs. G. c..
smalts, in Richmond, has returned to her
home here. d, 4!
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Is 4 e i 4 ) 4 ~ { . 7 i
this season. left with her two little sons
for Richmond this week,
Mr.. Lacy Hall, OF Ashland, y with his
sister. Mrs. Charles McCue,
DR.. M. r, Alagruder, Of Charlottesville,
Mrs, j, j. AicIIenry ana son leave for,
Louisville on Monday.
ii Miss Margaret Frost, Of louisville,
stopped at Alton this week to visit some
Of her old friends,
Miss Mamie Hawthorne left for Raw
ings Institute this week.
Miss Mary Turner will be @ pupil at the
Blackstone Female Institute this season,
Mrs, BEETLE Kirby Is very seriously VI
jat the Kirby House Mrs, Kirby is one
OF the county's oldest residents eighty
years., ana little hopes are felt for her
recovery. 80,
A very successful revival ID being held
at old Hebron Baptist Church by Reys,
Wiley and, Cook, Of Amherst, ..
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fa7l09 l.IN8flld IlTi5l 3Gll y KS isf II39Il2'I.
AUTUMN IN GLOUCESTER.
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GLOUCESTER G. IT,, VA, September
24-Mrs. Rose and her son, Nj. Robert
Rose, Of williamsburg, are at Ilelravack.
guests OF DIR. and Mrs Rose.
Miss Alttie Mcdonald, of Berryyille.
will pass the winter with Mrs. David
Sanders, Of Midlothian, md Miss Leacy
Mcdonald will be with Mrs. Honsford
Talaferro, Of Kenmore
MI, and Mrs, slingluff, of Kenwood,
are entertaining q house party friends
Of their son, Mr. Upton sllngluff.
Mr., Cheney. of Warner Hall. Is in Nor
folk. On
Colonel Tazewell Elliott was tho guest
OF Mr., and Mrs. Blow, of Belleville, who
gave an oyster event in his honor on
Monday night.
Mr. James cowardln having visited the
Exchange. Durham Massie and Oak
Point, left for Richmond on Monday.
DR., r.. g. &: railaferro. Of Norfolk.
came on Monday and returned on We'd
snesday
Messrs Theadonl and Herbert Iaslg,
have left for Norfolk, and will so thence
to the High Episcopal School.
Mr. and Mrs, Ashby Jones and .Ashby
Jones. Jr, have returned from st, Louis.
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AT THE HOT SPRINGS.
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Especial to The Tlmes-D ispatrh.)
HOT SPRINGS, VA, September p
with the autumn air and bracing' weather
comes d change In the spirit OF this res
sort. which has taken oa tinge Of
gayIety usual to this season OF the year.
There have been tennis matches for sill
yer cups nearly every day, teas bridge
and driving. parties innumerable. 5t
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred T. Harris, Jr,. and
their attractive daughter Miss Kate Eiar-
rls. Of Richmond. are tho attest arrivals
from the metropolis OF Virginia. and they
have been much sought after with inyl-
tations since their coming. On Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. George Draper, OF Hope
dale. Mass, gave large bridge party at
the clubhouse for her slster-!n-law, Mrs.
George Davle, OF Kentucky. Mrs. Har-
rls and Miss Kate Harris were among
the guests. Others present from the
South were Mrs William L. James and
Mrs Edward Key. OF Baltimore; Mrs,
Edgar II. Bright, Madam Britton, Miss
Brltton, Mrs. Warren, Mrs, Thomas
smith, Mrs. l.. s. Hlckox. Miss Myles
Mrs James Maury and others. OF New
Orleans; Mrs, George Gunton. OF Wash-
ington, and others, !. ~
ON Wednesday Mrs. L.an!er Dunn, OF
Washington, gave a tea at her cottage
for Mr. Llosent and his sister. Miss
Llosent, OF Spain, who are visiting Mr.. AND
Mrs, Dunn and their two attractive young
daughters, the Misses Dunn who have
lust returned from two years spent
abroad, All OF the ladies before men
toned were present, as we'll as MIS-. Seth
Barton French, Mrs. Fred w, Scott. Miss
Scott. Of Richmond
Mr.. George COLE Scott Is giving the
young set a glorious time here with driy-
Ing parties on his brake, to Which Ae
drives the four-ln-hand Miss Llosent,
OF Spain had the box-seat Thursday
morning. 81
" Mrs. Seth Barton French gave a dinner
for the young people Wednesday night,
followed by dancing, Barton Lodge was
beautifully decorated with autumn leaves
and autumn fruits for the occasion, AS
the night was a clear moonlight ono the
affair was doHbly a success,
Mrs. George payie gave dinner the
same night ct the homestead for her
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boat jumping about five feet, with waves
about us that reminded us. very un-
comfortably, OF the breakers, but we
had accomplished the wonderful feat Of
jumping Joshua Dam and Falls, WITH only
about gallon OF water shipped. Where
were our hearts? Well, sometimes they
say they get into your throat. anyhow,
they are much more comfortable there
than In the water. Our heroes began
to think OF the inner man.. We found a
landing, and oh! how we enjoyed our
first lunch. We commenced with a whole
ham. toma toes. pickle crackers, and
alas muddy river water. as our Mecca
the chimney. did not fulfill Its promise Of
pointing to the uch-lonsed-for spring.
a half hours rest and OFF again. as We
had set ourselves rate OF thirty miles
per day.
STRIKE RAPIDS.
We strike rapids again. We are get
ting on swimmingly, when over the side
goes Mr.. Hurt, Che 1T ger" OF the Lynch
burg Boat club striking slick rock,
he and the boat so down the falls to-