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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21


NORTHAMPTON, Mass, Nov.
21.-lt is very necessary, in large
institution of learning, to have a
number of diversions to which stu
dents may turn when lessons are
over, or when the mental strain be.
comes too oppressive. Although in
many of our leading colleges for
women athletics in every phase are
INDUCED in, only those which,
strictly speaking. are termed mod.
crate are in vogue at Smith. Being
equipped with a large, modernly
appointed gymnasium, attention is
paid to work in this direction, and
a capable faculty is maintained to
further the work.
Basketball figures very promin
emily in the athletics of Smith col
lege; in fact, it is at present the
favorite pastime of the college
girls. Entered upon with a whole.
some attitude and supported by
class spirit entirely, one can easily
see how such a game attracts at.
tention. By reason of it's long SUI.
premacy, the game as it is played
today is most scientific. The play.
ing is always among the class
teams and the coaching is done by
members of the upper-class teams
A girls interest in basketball is
first aroused freshman year by see.
ing large poster, inviting all who
are interested in the game to please
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
CITY TO BE P0uCED IN
EFFORT TO KEEP CLEAN

charge of his block. The idea Is
taken from political organization,
but will not have a thing to do
with politics.
The sergeants will be expected
to see that their blocks are kept
clean and free from dirt, which
means old tin cans, papers and
leaves. They will report to the
lieutenant of the precinct, who will
report to the captain of the ward,
who will report to the general. In
this way all the houses in the city
will be watched.
1t Is rumored that Mr.. A. L.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

The "Spotless Spokane" idea has
led to the formulation of a scheme
to keep the city clean after the gen
eral cleaning which it will receive
Saturday next.
The city is to be organized after
the plan of the Tammany Hall ma
chine in New York.
There will be one general, who
will have charge of the entire city,
one captain who will have charge
of his ward, one lieutenant who
will have charge of his precinct,
and one sergeant who will have
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

nasium instructors take their
places, and then, amid thesongs
and cheers of the respective class
es, the teams enter.
No one can adequately explain the
game which follows, SO swift,
strong and clean is it. No scrap.
ping or disputing over the ball is
permitted, and great skill is de.
manded in order to pass the ball
from the center court to the home
court.
A great hush follows when a
forward poises the ball to throw
the goal" and as the ball skins
upward and down through the bas.
ket, cheer goes up from the sue,
cessful class, while two more
points are added to the score of
that team. Positions are again re.
sumed and the same breathless
suspense Is evident, while the ball
Is progressing toward a basket as
beforehand SO it goes until the
warning whistle is blown and
time" is called.
Each team then hastily gathers
around its captain and cheers fol-
Its opponent in that great good fel
loWship which characterlzes the
playing at Smith.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

White may be chosen to take
charge of the work under the head
of the 100000 club. He started the
movement and is we'll acquainted
with its every detail.
The only question that arises in
connection with Mr.. Whites ap-
pointment is whether the Washing.
ton Water Power company will re.
spect his orders. This institution
Is the worst offender against clean.
Illness in the city and it is a ques,
ton whether they would obey or
ders from Traction company Off
cial
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
Spokane Stamp Works
p office BLDG.
RICE Is SECRETARY

RICE :. :. :. :. .............
Ben A. Rice, for the past seven
years assistant news editor of the
Spokesman-Review, has been APP
pointed secretary of the 100000
club, secretary and press agent of
the home industry committee and
secretary of the committe on home
salary not to exceed $120 per
month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

Give us a chance to please you.
English Cleaning & Dyeing COM
pany. We sponge and press suits
for Csc, four suits for 81; repair
ing, dyeing, steam or dry French
cleaning at low prices. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. S14 Monroe.
Phone 1897.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form. as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DR.. Bo-san- Kos Pile
Remedy. Stops itching and bleeding.
Absorbs tumors. soc a jar, at Drug
gists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about about your case. DR..
Bosanko, Phila., Pa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
couNrEHrE1TINa THE GENUINE,

UIty q CO., CnlCaCgO, OrIgina ted
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's
Honey and Tar many limitations are
offered for the genuine. Ask for
any substitute offered, as no other
Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse
preparation Will give the same salts
faction. 1t is mildly laxative. 1t
contains no opates and Is safest for
children and delicate pcrs ms. For
hale by Chas. McNab.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
HOW GLADYS HUDSON IS BEING
BROUGHT BACK FROM THE TOMB

girl, | cannot let you die!'
And | am not going to die now
Mother says that when l graduate
from high school she is going to
send me to college"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

STORY CT THE OFFICIAL TEST OF THE NEW "sTUFF
ING" TREATMENT WHICH THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
CLEVELAND, O.. is TRYlNG-HAs GAINED ELEVEN AND A
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

Notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against said
estate are requested to present
them to me for allowance at the
office of o. G. Moore, Number SIG
The Roolery building, Spokane,
Spokane county, Washington, to-
gether with necessary vouchers,
within twelve months after date Of
the first publication of this notice,
or they will be forever barred.
Date of the first publication Of
this notice, November 81, A. d.
1905.
EINAR A. HAMMER,
Administrator of the Estate of
Ingebrit Hammer, deceased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

Beautify your complexion with
little cost. If you wish a smooth.
clear, cream-like complexion. rosy
cheeks, laughing eyes, take Hol.
listers Rocky Mountain Tea.
greatest beauti- ~ -
fer known. 80 NlZIzI7ZzzEZH7II
cents. "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
No. 1851.

In the Superior Court of the State
of Washington, in and for the
County of Spokane.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Ingibrit Hammer, Deceased.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskev
STOCK
CERTIFICATES

We make a specially of printing
and binding stock certificates. Full
leather corners, artistic and sub
stantial work throughout
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-11-21

~ have as every one knows, been champion
heavyweight wrestler and all-around athlete for
years, and must say that during all that time
the only invigorator medicine used was Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey. regard 1t as the greatest
body-builder and nerve-tonic in the world. 1t
keeps my system in normal, healthy condition,
and heartily recommend it to every one who
wishes to be strong and well tom JENKINS,
Americas Champion Heavy-Weight Wrestler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
Resolutions Of Respect.
Richmond Lodge, No, III. O.. Q. F.
II 49,. Eichnlond. Va. July "a, 1900.

Richmond Lodge, Nc, IL. @. 2. F;
Richmond. Va, July "a lHo.
Whereas. The All Merciful God has
seen iii to take from our midst. our be- ,e
loved brother, JOHN III LIEsFELD;
Resolved Re THAT we bow to tho
viii df the Almighty n removing EN- " : z
our brother from our presence, and that
In tho death of our faithful treasurer,
RICHMOND LODGE 10 ne and i t 81 g com m
mmniiv mn honest and reliable man.
Resolved 2a h So b we 'eade wd HnS ana a
fatherless children in their great affllc-
ton. VI D, III y, u. 1, =
memory be-. spread upon the lodge MN
ules, and that copy OF these resulu,
tons be sent to his bere a WIFE Wife Gn5!
for thirty days and that These resolu-
tons be published n our , Sally papers
~ Az MANLY B. RAMOS,
THOS. N. KENDLER,
T., II, DAVIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
DEATHS,

KITCHEN.-Dl Mt the residence Of
his son-ln-law. J. G. Tiller. go South
pine Street G. NJ. KITCHEN. In he
Il seventy-thrd year. of his age. MI.
Kitchens early life was spent IN re-
tershurg, ut which place ne vas q
Of p' Tie Petersburg Cotton Mills until
the failure Of the Arm In 1898. nftef
which he moved to his farm In Chess
terfleld county He was q man hat
was loved and respected BY all that
knew him, especially inc neeag Poot,
consistent member OF the. Methodist
Church and was superintendent of the
Wesley Chapel sunday-sohool In Chess
terrified county, for many years. Ills
house was always the home OF tho
preachers and he Was noted a.. for !. b his i
has been bad for some time, and two
weeks ago he was stricken With paraly-
sis, fyom which he never rallied. be
leaves a devoted wife and one daughter.
Ills funeral took o.[ plac e from the
Church MONDAY at 1850 o'clock. and
his body was taken to Petersburg and
buried in the family section In Matoaca
Norfoik, Petersburg and Pittsheld.
Mass. pa pers please copy.
MITCHELL. Tuesday, at o'clock
A. III, at his parents residence, No, 407
North Thrty-second Street GORDON
LEWIS. aged months and days:
only child Of George O. and Elsie Bates
! Mitchell,
THIS lWednesday) MORNING. at II
q o'clock. Friends and acGualntanccs re-
spectfs,lly Invited to attend,
Mansfield. La. papers please copy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
GRAND jury Is
HARD AT work
- ~, (Cnnf lnl1nd. From First Papa.l -nyLs-a
squlry and they are looking forward
results with much interest. s,s:
Doubtful Situation.
Continued From First Page.)

{ No man can conjecture with accuracy
what the outcome will be. but there Is an
impression more or less widespread that
there will be some indictments. j
Those who are guessing on this line
are not risking their Judgment as to who
will be the unfortunate ones. The citt-
zcns as a rule seem to desire that II
there has been any wrongdoing 1t shall
come out. and the members Of the jury
are evidently determined to see that there
shall be no "whitewa shing." Not since
the Smith spotswood contest for Com
.nonwealth's Attorney. some twelve years
ago, has there been SO much public In
terest In matters relating to a primary
election in Richmond, and nearly every
one seems to think that the grand jury
will do It's work thoroughly.
The case OF Mr.. Jackson Wise who is
out on bail under the charge OF improperly
registering one Culberson and then max
Ing him clerk OF the election at the Third
Precinct OF Monroe Ward. has been con;
5tinued In the Police Court and will not
be disposed Of until the report Of the
grand Jury Is In.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26

sirostii,nster Cortciyou h copy Of State
+ Chairman elctnp's fund.sollcitlng letter
recently sent to ell the Federal Office.
holders In Virginia. In his letter, which
\ accompanies tho document, Mr.. Funk-
llouser calls attention TO the fact that the
logging missiye was aent to every en-.
pr We of tho tiarrsonbtrg office. The
name Of II. A. lrulwllcr, United States
deputy marshal, appears on the letter
as secretary OF the cbnmittee. MIR. Slefnp,
not being II Federal of1ceholder, is not
within reach jof the Department OF JUS
tlce, or any othor dcpa rtincnt Of the gov
eminent, but It may be that Fulwiler VIII
be dealt With" to use the old-tlme cx-
4pi cssi on. Il X 3 i-l},, 4 III 5 * FIJI
Mr. Funkhouser Is d candidate for re.
appointment. He has brken with the
Acker faction In Rockingham. He is little
less beloved BY the Lewis faction, as the
present "dowil-afld OUT condition OF thut
wing is largely duo TO his stand In the
past. lie seems to be trying to play q
lone hand, and he evidently expects this
reporting OF Slemp 10 BIO his best bower.
s It., was stated at the Department OF
Justice that, while an examination had
recently been made or the accounts OF
George +. Bowden, OF orfclk, clerk OF
Z tho United States Court OF the Eastern
District Of 5Virginia, a report had not been
made By tho examiner. 1ntinntions that
there were Irregularities In the aa:cou,lts
are not credited, though nothing Is known
accurately, and will not be knowa Until
tho examiners report is filed
Rural Letter Boxes.
no facilitate more accurate handling
Of the mali BY rural free delivery carriers,
the Postofllcc Department Is arranging
for the numbering OF all rural letter
boxes. which, under the regulations OF the
department, are entitled to service, and
authorizing tho delivery by rural letter
curriers' OF ordinary mail matter OF all
classes addressed to boxes by number
alone, SO long as improper gand unlawful
business Is not conducted thereby, the
same MS is now permitted in the case OF
postoflice boxes. q 7. f
Instructions Will be Issued TO post
masters within Il short time to assign
to boxes entitled to service consecutive
numbers. beginning with the first box
reached by the carrier after leaving the
apostofilce, and new box erected subse-
auent to the original numbering will be
assigned the next consecutive number in
use on the particular route Boxes on
newly established routes Will not be num-
bercd until sixty days after the COM
.mcnccment OF the service. In order that
ample time may be allowed for all pros
pectlve patrons TO secure boxes. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
REV. |. N. MERCER
RESIGNS CHARGE
CONTINUED from First Page.)

existed between us SO long, I desire to
bear grateful testimony to the Christian
courtesy and corporation which you have
extended to me. and to assure you that
your prosperity as church and as In
dividuals shall have a warm place in. my
heart and a tender Interest in my prayers
through the coming years
Praying that God may send you an
sunder-shepherd after His own heart r
remain,
Faithfully and effectionately yours.
I (signed) II. M MERCER
Congregation to Meet Thursday.
"A committee, consisting, OF the deacons
and seven other members, was appointed
to consider the resignation and to take
action in regard to 1t In called meeting,
to be held in the church Tomorrow
night. It is confidently expected that DR..
Mercer will be asked to reconsider his
resignation, althoughi 1t Is believed to have
been offered in good faith and not mere
tly tentatively 5I
On December 1st. Or. Mercer will have
completed the eleventh year Of his pas
gtorate OF West View Church. He came
to this pastorate from Pendleton Street
BAPTIST Church, in Greonville S. c..
where he remained four years. Previous
to that time he had charge Of church
inJAlexandra. Va
He is popular pastor. well loved BY.
the members of his congregation, and It
is a source OF regret to all that he has
seen mt to resign his present pastorate.
Dr. Mercer Is Richmond man. He,
attended Richmond College, from which
he was graduated with the a. M. degree.
afterwards taking his ministerial course
In the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, at Louisville Ky. He Is well
known In Richmond and In this State,
and Is widely connected here,
To Continue in Ministry.
He stated that he had no idea Of giving
IN his ministerial work but would con-
,inue in the service OF God and his
church. 5 gfs
West View Church Is young, having
been established for only fifteen years.
The FIRST pastor was Rev. W. Y. Hines,
who continued in charge for four years,
when he was succeeded by Dr. Mercer.
IT was colony Of Grace Street Baptist
Church, and the house OF worship was
first located Mt the corner Of Cary ana
Meadow Streets. From there " was re- e.
moved to it's present location at the
corner OF Grove Avenue and Meadow
street, in the heart OF growing and
popular West End. y IA
the church numbers a membership Of
three hundred and seventy-ilvc.
II has been very liberal In the mattel
of missions, giving last year enough
"a support a foreign missionary ana
total OF over $1,000 for benevolences'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
Mrs, ,Henley's Funeral,

Especial to- The Times Dispatch.)
funeral OF Mrs Ida D. Henley, took place
from her late residence here this after
noon at s o'clock. The pail bearers were
her four brothers: Messrs J, b. G.. Spen-
Ger, Edward Spencer, II G. Spencer, R..
L. Spencer and T. II. Geddy Spencer
Lane, G. C. Branch and Carter Cowles.
large crowd attended the service,
which was conducted by Rev, vs.. a., r.
Goodwin; assisted by Rev. D. r., merritt {
and Rev. ]. B.. HArre!l: me &lntermelt
was IN Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
MISS ENT sM|NGER
DIES. FROM. HERW0UND
Feeling Against Ford Runs High.
He Has Not Been
Captured.
(sneciol to The TRANSFORMATIONS

Y
IL LEXINGTON, VA, July Is miss Lydia
Entsminger. the second victim of Grover
Ford's shooting near Denmark. June
2Sth, died last night. after a hard strug-
Gle for life. Since the tragedy she has
had no use of her lower limbs. her entire
body being parayzed from the pistol
wound in the neck An operation by
distinguished surgeons failed TO secure
relief. n
The extent of the tragedy is emphas-
lied BY the death Of this fourteen year
old girl, caused BY the Jealous rage Of
young man while crazed by drink. The
greatest sympathy is expressed for the
stricken father. Charles II. Entsminger.
Ford is still at large. and his where
abouts vnknown, Notwithstanding the re-
ports of his capture. the feeling against
him in the neighborhood where the crime
was committed is so Intense that threats
OF summary punishment are frequently
heard, should the murdered be caught
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
Tanks Struck BY Lightning,
(By Associated Press.O

--I#--- --T( By AssoclHtt1I 1'TeFs n 771I-
BEAUM ONT. TEX, July 25.-The loss
suffered by the Texas company at Hum-
BILE oil field by the burning Of approxl-
mately $500 900 barrels of oil was furth-
or augmented this afternoon at Sour
Lake, where lightning struck tank con-
talning 10000 barrels belonging to the
same company and another tank con,
talning 100000 barrels, all Of which VIII
Ia total loss The fire Is still burning,
hut danger Of spreading is obyiated by
The isolation Of the two tanks struck. A
conservative estimate OF the loss is fifty
Thousand dollars, IL Nh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
mo WH|7EWASH
SAYS .B|0|k||IA|P|ARTE
The Inquiry Into the Bennington
Il Explosion Will Be
Thorough.
THE VESSEL is FLoATED
11tWill Be lowed to Mare Island.
Six Wounded ''u'1l1ll. Arc Likely
to Die.
THE VESSEL g is FLoATE0 I
(By Associated Press.)

ii&3 lE35&I1E (By Associated Press.) 3Gt4a
WASHINGTON, July 25.--secretary Of
the Navy Bonaparte. when asked to-day
for statement on tho subject OF the
disaster to the Bennington, promised the
public that there would be no wl,itewast
and that so far as the service Itself was
concerned he would make a scapegoat
OF no one.
Saved the Boat.
Captain Drake, In a telegram from
San Diego to the Navy Department has
made report Upon the condition Of the
gunboat Bennington. His telegram fol-
lows: #
Constructor Evans has made prelimi-
nary examination of Bennington inside.
lie iound no leaks Through hull plating.
All leaks through sea valves and broken
pipes stopped. Present list to starboard
sdue ito shifting of boilers B and D and
some free water below berth deck in
5intcrcostnl spaces. VIII pump this wa
ter out by hand pumps. then trim even
Keel transfer unnecessary equipment to
Iris. make examination outside hull with
divers, secure boilers, clean up living
quarters, then, II constructor Is satisfied.
tow Bennington with Iris to Mare Is
land. Fortune escorting. Wounded re-,
main in charge OF naval surgeon until
transferred to naval hospital at Mnre
Island. Surgeons Mccullough, Kindle--
berger and Lieutcnants Mitchell and
Latimcr reported last night and will
relieve civilian doctors as soon as pos
sible
(Signed) DRAKE"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
James M. Barbee.
Especial to Tie TimesLpispa,

Especial to The Times Dispatch) II
MANASSAS, VA. July 25.-Las. M.
Barbee, one OF the best known men In
this county. and we'll known throughout
the State, died at his home near Brents-
willie this afternoon. He was a mem
her OF Ewell Camp, 9. w, and served
throughout I he Civil War as lieutenant
in Com panyJ AZ. Fourth Virginia Cavalry.
He was for a number Of years county
commissioner ofirevenue, and filled many
other Offices of public trust In this
county. &sssh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
oil TANKS Hit
BY LIGHTNING
Loss Suffered BY Texas Company
Augmented During Storm #
(By Associated Press,)

HOUSTON, TEX, July 25.-The fire
in the Texas company's tanks ut the
Rumble oil fields is practically extin-
guished Tonight. There is still n bit OF
oil in the bottom OF the eleventh tank,
but this, It is thought, will be burned out
before morning, The charred remains Of
eight persons have been found and the,
search still continues,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
Small Boy Badly Hurt.

q, Especial 10 TIE 1THIes-DIsU1ttcHJ m
SMITHS CROSS ROADS, VA, July
o5.-Bruce Barnes, youngest son of Mr.,
", L. Barnes, WAS thrown from horse
Yesterday and very seriously hurt. Little
Bruce is about ten years old, and was
out attempting to ride an unhrokcn colt,
when he was thrown against large tree.
and was not found until about an hour
later In an entirely unconscious condi-
ton. DR.. Marrow was Immediately sum,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
Roy w. Mcpherson.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispntcl,.)
GREENSBORO, N. c., July 25,-- Roy w.
Mcpherson, assistant manager Of Brad
streets Agency here, died to-day. His
remains, accompanied by his wife. a
bride of four weeks, were forwarded to
Marion Tonight. He married daughter.
Of Judge Schultz, of Marion. and had
been here but two days from his bridal
trim when taken sick. E4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
John Porter,
Mrs. Mary Brown.
(special to The TImrres-Di spatch.)

Especial to The T1mes-Dlspntch) n
a AMI ERST VA, July 25-The burial Of
Mary Brown took place In the cemetery
here yesterday. the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. "a. p Gray, of the Epls-
copal Church.. The death OF Mrs Brown
occurred on Sunday morning. Herdeath
was due to old age. she being eighty-four
years OF age. She leaves four children
Mr.. Ben Brown. of New York; Mrs.
Blue, Off Hagerstown. Md; Mrs. James
Patteson, Of I,ynchburg. and Mrs. George
Dearborn, OF Amherst For q number
Of years past she has made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Dearborn. atthis
MIA 80. L.N $500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26

t1,onetl, and after careful examination
said the blow received from the fall had
caused conclusion Of the brain, and at
this writing he has not shown any signs
OF consciousness. Mr.. w. H. Barnes Is a
most excellent man and occupies prom
ineht place In society of his relghbor-
hood, which ls about six miles west OF
here. LsaL.l lLl.a aL.. 49, w ~ .-L .INE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-26
DRAKE,
Bennington Floated.
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. July 26.-A telegram
received at the Navy Department over
night from Captain Drake, states that
the Bennington was floated at $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon, and is now
alongside the wharf