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while Il line of frigates was formed to
communicate with the several divi-
sions of the armament. About half
past Of the morning of oct 10 the
Mars, being the nearest to the feet Of
ships which formed the line of com
munication with the frigates inshore,
signaled that the enemy were coming
out of the port, and Nelson immediate
" ordered that signal be made to
give chase. All night the French CON
tinucd sOuthwesterly course, and at
daybreak were seen near the Straits Of
Gibraltar, bearing in northerly direc-
ton. In the afternoon the wind
changed and the fleeing feet again
changed its course. this time to the
southwest Nelson signaled to Black
wood that he expected him to keep
sight of the enemy. At daybreak on
Oct. 81 the combined fleets were dis
tinctly seen from the Nictory's deck,
formed in close line of battle ahead,
off Cape Trafalgar. Signal was made
by Nelson to bear down in two lines,
and the fleet set sail. Collingwood in
the Royal Sovereign led the lee line OF
thirteen ships and the Victory led the
weather line of fourteen.
Blackwood went on board the Vie
tory about 6. He found Nelson In
good spirits. but very caim-not in
that exhilaratlon which he had felt
upon entering the battle at Aboukir
and Copenhagen. He knew that his
own life would be particularly aimed
at, and seems to have looked for death
with almost MS sure All expectation as
for victory.
Villeneuve, the French admiral, was
n skillful seaman. He formed his
feet In double line. every alternate
ship being about a cables length tc
windward of her second ahead and as
tern. Nelson, certain Of triumphant
issue to the day, asked Blackwood
what he should consider Hs n victory
That officer answered that, consider
ing the handsome way In which battle
was offered by the enemy their appar
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Danes slackened, and little before
it ceased along nearly the whole of
their line. Six Of their ships and elev-
EN- floating batteries struck their col
ors, but it was difficult to take pos
session of them because Of the protec-
ton afforded by the land batteries,
which fired upon the boats sent to re-
ceive the surrender. This unexpected
renewal of hostilities compelled the
English ships to renew their fire, but
to relieve the unhappy Danes who had
hauled down their flag Nelson wrote
ing that If the firing continued he
should be obliged to burn the prizes,
without having the power to save the
men who had so nobly defended their
country.
Meanwhile, Admiral Parker's divis-
ion had silenced the remainder of the
Danish line to the eastward. and soon
the Danish adjutant general appeared
with a flag of truce to Lord Nelson.
The Crown Prince wished to enquire
the object of the British admiral's
note. With the reply that the object
of the note was humanity, the envoy
returned. Eventually negotiations were
arranged and Nelson went on shore
and dined with the Crown Prince.
Trafalgar.
For his share in the battle Of Copen-
hagen Nelson was raised to the rank
of Niscount. and, on the recall Of Sir
Hyde Parker became commander-in-
chief of the Baltic fleet.
One year and eight months after the
declaration of peace Nelson again
hoisted his flag on the Victory and
sailed for the Mediterranean. He had
had the longest holiday of his life.
1t is needless to recount here the
weary preliminaries to the battle Of
Trafalgar. how Nelson watched the
French fleet outside Toulon, and
chased It across the Atlantic and back
again. Spain had joined France, and
England now had two enemies to face
instead Of one. On Aug. lS, this long
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and fruitleSS chase was ended by Mel
sons return to England on leave, Ad-
miral CORVALLIS continuing to hunt
for the elusive French
1t was in proud obedience to the re-
quest Of the British government that
Nelson took up his last command and
fought his last battle. Lord Nelson
left England on the 10th of September
in his flagship, the Victory, accompa-
led by the Ajax, Defiance, Agamcm-
non and Il frigate, and on the 18th
arrived off Cadiz. The first object of
his wishes seems to have been to in
ducc the enemy to quit the port and
come out to sea. In consequence of
this design he never kept more than
seven or eight sail of the line before
Cadiz. remaining himself with the rest
Of his forces near Cape st. Mary,
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A LfeSaying Coat.

A London tailor has invented a new
lifesavng coat and CATERS. with which
it - possible for person Gle .tled there
in IN maintain IAN upright pc -ation when.
immersed in the water, even if not pos.
scssing knowledge of SWIMMING
The coat resembles in appearance nm,
ordinary pilot coat but IT ~ fitted with
An air belt which is inh ,ted with air
through a tube. The gaitGrs each weigh.
two pounds and are ii'aed with two
brass wings or blades fastened ~ tho
back of the heel. AS the wcager moves
his feet in the water tleSe wings o&eu
and shut. and not only propel tho wearer
aloux like oars, but enable hin to 'Aain-
taia an anrisht position fron the waist
upward in the water.
4 practical demon stratioa of the util-
NV of the invention was recently under
taken in the River Thames by the in
yentor and its efficiency and hfesavina
qualities clearly shown, even when NOV
ing against the tide.--Scientihc Amer
lean.
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BAMBOO MAT HOUSE
Unique Structure Made Of Mats Brough
from Philippines.


rom PhlllpplneS.
Il, ,Lr .,u,intr.t srot in tbr nnyirous
u..,,,I. ,I.,,r, T.. L,,ry. mail. &c
~ ~. 49,, ~.
M'oh"" MUS "'""E"' ''"'' inc "''P
pines.
1t is "a charming little nest, with the
otmosrLcro Of oriental life. The house
bnlougS tn Col. W. W. Robinson. who
YEA. formerly uuartrrinaetrr of tho Unit
rJ States army ana stationed M SEATTLE,
IIirn .yrnr. MOO. when .trausunrts br-
can tn arrive FROM Manila. most of them
hrnupht over large quantities Of hnmbuo
n,nty sn common on The island of Ian
1nu Inst why these mats were brought
nvnr unbpdy ~rrnS 10 know uow-uot
r., IuIl,yt rer,.iiuIy for tLpy urr tuo
,,,bt Cn, fhut.
MATS aro. u,ds. .uf tIlr stnrl, of tLo
I,u,Iru The hard bart Of the bamboo
il rnrrd AWAY with tho bolo. and the rev
Iuniud,r h,ntDr into Ii softer fabric. not
,uIilu tLr manner in which the PUGET
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boarded through them, and never af-
| forwards fired Il great gun during the
action, Her tops, like those Of the
enemy's ships, were filled with rifle
men
Captain Harvey, in the Temeraire,
fell on board the Rcdoubtable on the
other side. Another enemy was in n
like manner on board the Temeraire
so that these four ships formed as
compact Il tier as if they had been
moored together. their heads lying all
the same way. The licutenants of the
Victory, seeing this, depressed the
guns on the middle and lower decks,
and fired Il diminished charge, lest the
shot should pass through, and iniure
the Tcmcrairc. And because there
was danger that the Redoubtablc
should take fire from the lower deck
guns the mu2zles Of which touched
her sides when they were run out the
fireman of each gun stood ready with
a bucket of water. which as the gun
was discharged, he dashed into the
hole made by the shot. An inccssant
fire was kept up from the Victory
from both sides; her larboard guns
playing upon the Bucentaur and the
huge SantiSsima Trinidada.
Nelson Is Shot.
Shortly before the Redoubtable
struck, Nelson and Captain Hardy
were walking near the middle of the
quarterback; the admiral had Just
commended the manner in which one
of the ships near him was fought,
when Captain Hardy left him to give
some necessary directions.
A few minutes later. Captain Hardy
observed a marksman In the rigging of
the Bucentaur taking deliberate aim
at Nelson. He called to him to change
his position, but ut the same instant Il
bullet struck the admiral. Nelson was
prevented from falling by Captain
Hardy and seaman who caught him
in the arms. The marksman was in
stantly brought down by well direct
ed shot from II young midshipman on
the Victory.
Hardy" said Nelson. 81 believe
they have done for me at last"
1t was soon perceived, upon exam
ination, that the wound was mortal
This was concealed, however, from all
except Hardy. the chaplain aud the
| medical attendants.
With n wish to support his spirits
| that had in a degree been shaken by
| the increased pain and excessive thlrs,
| which he had to endure. the surgeon
| said, II still hope, my lord, you will
| carry the glorious news home"
Don't talk nonsense" replied the
admiral, 'one would indeed like to live
little longer, but | know 1t to be
impossible; Gods will be done. | have
| performed my duty, and ! devoutly
thank Him for Montreal Herald
and Star.
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THANK God, have done my duty"
Horatio, afterwards Niscount Mel
son, had given his life's energies and
abilities unstintingly in behalf Of his
country and now as he lay dying at
the close Of the victory Of Trafalgar
Bay Oct. 81, 1905, he gave expression
to these last dying words: THANK
God, l have done my duty" What
nobler text could be conceived from
which to expound lessons of patriotism
and devotion to ones country. In his
death Nelson has left us not only his
mantle of inspiration, but a name and
an example which are at this hour in
spring thousands Of the youth Of the
British Empire-a name which is the
pride Of Britons everywhere, and an
example which will continue to be our
shield and strength. 1t was fitting
then that the British Empire through
out the world should Join on Oct. 81
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|
one that appealed acutely to Nelson's
| love of daring.
For many preceding days, Nelson
/ had hardly taken either sleep or food
| he now ordered dinner to be served
while preparations were being made
for the battle. AS his officers rose
| from the table to take their separate
stations. he said to them:
Before this time tomorrow ! shall
have gained Il peerage or Westminster
| Abbey"
Nelson took his fleet in after the
| Frenchmen, and annihilated the naval
| mower Of France in an engagement
which he directed throughout with
consummate skill, absolute fearless
ness and Incredible hcroism.
The battle of the Nile opened up a
new era for the British navy. 1t made
| the British fleet the mistress Of the
seas, and it made the name of Nelson
| Il terror to the navicS Of Europe. \
victory Of so stupendous and unparal
| leled character, won by such quick
| comprehension, skill OF preparation
| and genius In stage management
astounded all Europe and gave Ma
poleon something to think about for a
| long time.
Battle of Copenhagen.
Nelson's next engagement was the
battle of Copenhagen. Russia, Den
| hn 1,
coalition to make England resign hel
naval rights, the British cabinet in
stantly prepared to crush it. A fleet
was gotten ready, and Admiral Sil
Hyde Parker was made commander
in-chief, with Lord Nelson second il
| command.
On March 10, 1901, the fleet put tC
sea, but did not arrive off the point OF
Elsinore until the 2lth. On the Goth
Lord Nelson shifted his flag from the
st. George to the Elephant, in order
to carry on operations in a lighter
ship. On the 30th the fleet passed
the fortress Of Cronenburg, which ha(
been looked upon as impregnable.
| ne ilollillS VI hllH Dloht queer
fully on the British fleet, and the wine
was also favorable for them. At half
! past nine a. III. the signal to weigl
was made. Two of the ships grounded
but the remainder, as they reached
their appointed stations, let go thei
anchors and presented their broad
sides to the enemy. Shortly afte,
10 o'clock the cannonade began. Ad
miral Parker, with eight ships, tool
up a position nearer to the mouth O.
the harbor. The action was kept up
on both sides. with undated vigor
and for three hours no decided advan
tage was gained by either side. Som,
Of the ships had grounded and AID
miral Parker made a signal for re
treat
| When this occurred, Nelson in al
the excitement OF action. was pacinj
the quarterback. And then, putin,
the glass to his blind eye, he added:
II really don't see the signal. Kee]
mine for closer battle fiying-that'
the way I answer such signals. Mai
mine to the mast
Admiral Graves and the other ship
whether by fortunate mistake, or b.
a brave ntentlon-looklng only t
| Nelson's signal continued the action
After the battle Nelson said well,
have fought contrary to orders, and
shall perhaps be hanged. Never min,
let them
About half-past !. the fire Of tn
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NEW COUP FOR PACKERS.
Commissioner Garfield Made Prom
Uses of Freedom.

CHICAGO, H., Nov. "a promise
Of immunity, said to have been made by
James X. Garfield. commissioner of cor
porations, department of commerce and
labor, is pleaded as n bar to prosecution
of the indicted packers,
Attorney John $. Miller alleged that
the packers gave testimony without TAX
ing oath and voluntarily produced their
books in evidence during Commissioner
Garheld's investigation of the beef bust
ness with the distinct understanding that
none of the testimony they gave or the
cyidcnc" they produced would be used
against them in court.
Tho matter as to answering the plead
ings now rests upon the statement Of
Commissioner Garfield. If he denies the
allegations in this and the previous pleas
they will be denied
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ARRIVES AT WASHINGTON
Prince Louis of Battenburg Will Now BE
Principal Factor in Many
Events.

WASHINGTON, u. G., Nov. O.
Prince Louis of Battenburg arrived here
from Annapolis at 1850 this morning.
He was driven to the British embassy.
\ reception by President Roosevelt at
the white house, a dinner, reception and
dance at the British embassy are the
features of today's programme for the
prince.
The first formal entertainment Sntur-
day will toe the luncheon Mt the Willard,
when the prince will become the guest
of the army. The trip to Fort Niger for
the cavalry drill and reception by the
commandment, Col. Hatfield, will follow.
Then will come the brilliant dinner at
the white house in the evening.
Sunday the prince will visit Washing
toms tomb and Monday Admiral Evans
escorts him TO AnmnpOlis.
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redNars Since
LESSONS Glorious
|, ; sNcfoy 8

seamanship which gained him ap-
plause and distinction.
In the same year. Nelson lost an
arm in an attack on Santa Cruz, on
the Island Of Teneriffe. The attack
was made in the boats Of the squad
ron, and Nelson received severe
wound In the right elbow as he was
in act of drawing his sword and step
ping out Of his boat on to the Mole of
Santa Cruz. This sword he particu-
larry valued. 1t had been presented
to him by an uncle who told him new
err to part with 1t but with life, and he
constantly wore it. Recovering from
the shock of the wound. he CROPPED for
and recovered the sword, and then fell
insensble to the bottom of the boat.
Eventually the arm was amputated
and shortly afterward Nelson returned
to England on leave of absence.
Battle of the Nile.
The next great incident in Nelson's
career was the campaign and battle Of
the Ne. The British government had
found it impossible to make peace ex-
cept on impossible terms, and there
fore decided upon distinctly offensive
campaign against France, and TO Mel
son, on the urgent recommendation Of
the first Lord Of the Admiralty, Earl
Spencer, the duty was assigned of di-
rectng naval operations in the Med
iterranean. After long chase Nelson
succeeded in cornering the French
feet in the Bay Of Aboukir. The
French admiral had anchored his fleet
behind q series Of dangerous shoals
The Frenchman did not for a moment
believe that the British fleet would
follow. The situation, however. was
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cnt determination for a fair trial Of
strength and the situation Of the land
he would consider it glorious result
if fourteen were captured. Nelson re-
piled: Il shall not be satisfied with
less than twenty" Soon after Mel
son asked Blackwood if he did not
think there was signal wanting
Captain Blackwood made answer that
he thought the whole fleet seemed
very clearly to understand what they
were about. These words were scarce
ly spoken before that signal was made
which will be remembered as long as
the language or even the memory Of
England shall endure-Nelson's last
signal: England expects that every
man will do his duty"
Nelson, as usual. had hoisted several
flags, lest one should be shot away.
The enemy showed no colors until late
in the action, when they began to feel
the necessity of having them to strike.
For this reason the Santissima Trini-
dada, Nelson's old acquaintance, as he
tcSu " Vail " 40 oiotiiS hANiidtiN
only by her four decks, and to the
bow Of this opponent he ordered the
Victory to be steered Meanwhile an
incessant raking fire was kept up on
the Victory
The Heat Of Battle.
The admiral's secretary, Mr. Scott,
was one of the first who fell; he was
killed by a cannon shot while convers-
ing with Captain Hardy. Presently
double headed shot struck a party of
mariners, who were drawn up on the
poop, and killed eight Of them; upon
which Nelson Immediately desired
Captain Adair to dispense his men
round the ship, that they might not
suffer much from being together.
The master was ordered to put the
helm to port, and the Victory ran on
board the Redoubtable, just as her
tiller ropes were shot away. The
French ships received her with
broadside; then instantly let down her
lower deck ports, for fear of being
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Highest Level Reached by Man.

Tie highest pojns ut which moautaiu
climbers have stayed for any length oi
time is @O,092 f~t on the iiiraalayNS
where an exploring party painfully
STAYED for six weeks in 1902. Higher
unl Mt 2l,giu feet is the eNt~me pom
If Mrs. Bullock Workmans ascents. the
-rcntast height reached hy woman
fmlrock Workman kept On Ia point -,
ig3 feet high, which IL the creates
eight rearhrl ~ any mountain climber
Thr attitudes reached ~ Mr. aud Mrs
Bullock Workman We're above those 4
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NELSON MONUMENT his me Nol' ''li
paratiyely uneyent-
ful-uneventful that is when com
pared with the momentous events
which characterized the closing years
OF his life, and which changed the pol
tiles of the whole world The story of
his life is indeed best told in those of
the three celebrated naval battles with
which his name will be always asso-
ciated-the Nile, Copenhagen and Ira
falgar-but there are many incidents
to him, that are of the greatest in
terest.
Uoratio Nelson was born at Barn
ham, in Suffolk County. England, on
Sept. 20, 1853. He was the fifth son
of Rev. Edmund Nelson, and received
his baptismal name from the Earl OF
Oxford, who was his godfather. For
his start In the British navy Nelson
had to thank his uncle, Captain Maui
rice Sucking, who on the death of
Nelson's mother, promised to take
charge Of one OF his sisters BOYS. Mel
son was sent to school at an early
age and soon developed daring spirit.
Nelson got his first taste Of the sea
when he was only II years of age, he
having obtained permission from his
uncle to go to sea with him In the
Reasonable, ship of sixty-four guns.
The ship only remained In commission
for five months, however, and he did
not see much service in the Kings
ship.
Enters the Navy.
Nelson afterwards entered the navy
and became a midshipman. His abil-
tiles were such that his superior Off
GERS had every confidence in his skill
and judgment. He passed through the
various grades of his calling ana saw
service in almost every quarter of the
globe. On many occasions he gave
proof of extraordinary energy and fer
tility of resource and also of n coura &c
in danger which, if rash, was truly he
roc. He became an expert in seaman
ship and displayed a great aptitude
for command in Il variety of enter
prises that We're intrusted to him.
While second lieutenant In the
frigate Lowestoffe that ship captured
a privateer. The first lieutenant was
ordered to board her, but owing to the
very heavy sea he did not 40 so at
once, and captain called out: Have
| no officer in the ship who can board
the prize:' The master started to per-
form the duty, but Nelson stopped
him, saying, at is my turn now; and
If come back 1t is yours" After
ing the prize.
About this time Nelson lost his
uncle. Captain Locker. however, who
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NAVY IN BAD CONDITION.
Experienced Engineers-Points to
Bennington Explosion.

WASHINGTON, -. G.. Nov. g.
Were the country suddenly plunged in
war the navy would find itself in no CON
dtion to win battles" says Rear Ad-
miral Charles W. Rae. engineer in chief
of the United States navy, in his an
nual report. He calls attention ito tho
critical condition of engineering in the
navy and points to the explosion of the
gunboat bennington.
Owing to the absence Of specific in
s,ructions in the personnel BILL combined
with powerful adverse influences within
the department" he continues, "for three
years absolutely nothing was done by
the younger line officers in acquiring en-
cheering experience"
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in commemorative
the great victory
Of Trafalgar, and
in h o n orr II & the
III e m DRY Of t h G
greatest naval hero
and c o N m a n der
England has ever
known.
or the earl y
childhood of Mel
son comparatively
little is k II o W II
aside from Il few
stories, character
istlc enough. The
first thirty years Of
his life were com
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CRANBERRIES TO BE EXPENSIVE.
Report of Alleged Failure of Cape Cod
Crop Responsible.

CHICAGO, m, Nov. 3.-Reported
failure of the Cape Cod cranberry crop
caused the price of the berries hero to
reach S1l barrel, compared with So to
81 30 a year ago. 4 rise to $50 a barrel
within two weeks Is predicted.
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Rig Hotel Nearly DESTROYED

MhICU CHUNK, Pa, Nav. Sire
broke out in the American house today
and partly destroyed II, Guests were
compelled 70 flee in their night clothing,
Tie loss IL $1,000.