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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-24

Senator Piles is making fight to
have Washington fir used in the bat
tleship Nebraska instead of Oregon
pine. If the senator STANDS as
straight on the question as the fir
strength the fir tests show, he is
certain to win.-Seattle Times.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-24

Ellensburg is not the only town
on the Northern Pacific between Sc
attic and Spokane; there are others,
but the time is now at hand when
Ellensburg will go forward in leaps
and bounds. Two additional new
railroads, the EllensburgLind cutoff
and the Milwaukee. the beet sugar
factory and by and by the high line
canal built by the government can
not help making Kittitas blossom as
the rose, and Ellensburg a beauti-
full city of 10000 and the pride of
Washington -Ellensburg Dawn.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-24
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain in
the postoffice at Yakima City I'M
called for. When calling for letters,
say advertised and give date of this
1ict.
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DEATHS.

Mr.. James L. Jones. of Sandus-
ky, Ohio, died Wednesday morn
ing. June 20. 1906. aged "a years.
He was the father of Mrs. Enos
Varian, this city. Mr.. Jones was
a good man and had many friends.
We extend our sympathy.
Mrs. Harriet Bishop, aged So
years and 6 months, departed this
life Jnne 26. 1906, of nervous pros.
tration and complication of dis
eases. The deceased hes been ill
for several months and was long
aud painful sufferer. She leaves
a husband. four children. two of
whom are married. They resided
in the Gilmore property in the
first ward. To Mr.. 81. o. Bishop,
the husband and family, the Reg
lister extends it's sympathy in this
hour of bereavment. Her remains
were taken to Long Bottom, Ohio,
Tuesday for interment.
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Personal Mention.

Mr.. Elmer Craig is home from a
visit to Columbus.
Mr. Burt Patterson. of Maggie,
spent Sunday in town.
Miss Alice Capehart is visiting
friends at Delaware, o.
Mrs. b. Wiley is at Huntington
this week. visiting her mother.
Mr.. Roy Myers was visiting
friends in Middleport, Sunday.
Mrs. Eroest johnson. of Dickin-
son, is visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. @. Chapman. of Hartford,
was registered at The Spencer Sun
day night.
Miss Mae Lynch has returned
home from a ten days visit at
Guysville. o.
Mrs o. W. Alexander, this city,
is visiting relatives and friends in
Ohok6On county,
Mr.. George Mcdaniel, this oity
was visitor to Blue Sulphur
Springs. Sunday.
Mr.. John Miller. of Heights, Wis.,
tied relatives at Pittsburg the first
part of the week.
Capts. Clark and Thomas, U. 8.
Inspectors, were in Wheeling on
business yesterday.
Mrs NJ. E. Tracy, of Wheeling.
lie visiting her parents. Mr. and
Nfrs. B franklin. this city.
Miss Bess Sullivan returned
home yesterday after a few days
visit to friends in Middleport.
Frank Hess and wife arrived here
Monday evening from Huntington
on a visit to Q. F. Hess and family.
R.v Fl ,mer Shaw, of Hartford.
is visiting his grandparents, Rev.
w. b. Shaw and wife, Wand street.
Mr.. Max veil Byers, of Louis,
No, was here visiting his sister.
Mrs. b A. Barbee, the first of the
week.
Mr.. 1 F. Rsyburn. residing on
rural route No. 2. was in town
Saturday and gave this office
financial call.
Mss Media Bowyer returned
yesterday from Fairmont, where
she was an attendant at the Show.
alter Sands wedding.
Miss Gene Hanes. who has been
visiting her mother and sisters here
for the past ten days, returns to
Knoxville. Tenn :, this morning.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
Big Contracts.

We learn from Mr.. M G. Tyler,
Secretary and Treasurer OF the
Camden Clay Company. SpiIman,
W. Va that this company has been
awarded contract at Huntington,
W. Va. for $1,000 yards of having.
This will require 100000 brick
They have also been awarded a
contract at Williamson, W. Va, re-
curing over 100000 brick.
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Old fashioned 4th of July and
.aoing. Huntington, w. We
Premium List

The Premium List of the Mason
County Fair to be held August 8,
8. and 10 are now in the hands of
Mr.. r. j. Patterson. Seo'y and
Treas If you would like a pre-
MUM list leave word at this office,
or drop a card to Mr.. Patterson, at
Maggie, and one will be mailed to
you at once.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
Floater.

A drowned man was caught just
below the wharfboat, this CITY. last
Tnprsday. in badly decomposed
condition, one leg off entirely. and
the flesh falling from the frame. 1t
,iS evident that the body had been
in the water for many months, and
the only apparel worn that might
possibIy lead to identification was
one shoe. The remains were in
tered at Lone Oak, and as to who
he was will probably remain a my.
stery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

and Lucy Grover. Edith Baird.
Alice Hall. Josephine and Rsba
Beales Gertrude Howard; Messrs.
A. B: McC nlloch. John MOI ulloch,
Jr Chas. e. Jones. r. v. Butcher,
j. 81. Hutchinson. Chas. j. Rogg
and Grit T. Smith.
Mr.. R. P. Liter received last
Sunday another lot of horses from
Mr.. I. b. Supplee. of Philadelphia.
Among them was the handsome
stallion, Happy j." 2:164. by
Happy Partner" dam by Nut
wood" Mr.. Supples paid $1,000
for this horse when 5 years old. and
since then he has refused $I2.O 600
for him. He is CLAIMED to be the
finest looking stallion that was ever
brought to the State. He has trot-
ted mile in 2:1O. which is not up
to his clip. Mr.. Liter viii train,
him here this summer and will
race him in several stock races
this fall in which he is entered,
one of which for purse of $1O.-
600 at Hartford, Conn.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
MARRIEp.

Judge T. E Bradbury married
John Leonard, of Fay, w. Va, and
Miss Dora Clonch, of Mason coun-
ty. in Probate Judge Wheeler's
Office last Wednesday -GaIlipolis
Journal.
On June 20, 1906. Mr.. Gordon
F. Neale to Miss Lizzie Reed. DR..
j. NJ. Boland. officiating.
On June "a, 1906. at Rayburn
Chapel. by DR.. j. M. Boland, Mr..
James O. Schools to Miss Mar
garet L. Rice.
On June "a. 1906. at the resi-
denoe of Mr.. r A. Shanks. Ma
son county. by DIR. j. M. Boland,
Mr.. Henry W. Fierbaugh to Miss
Fannie Rhoades.
On Saturday evening, June %,
1905. by Rev. A. D. Perry. at Trim.
ity M E Parsonage, Mr. Alonzo
Fleming and Miss Luna Rees,
both of Columbus, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Evans Fair, Aug. 81, %. % and
"a, 1906. For premium list or other
information, call upon or address,
T. j. Sayre. Sec'y, Ripley, W. Va.
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Notice Of Sale.

W. a. Foglesong, the undertaken
at Mason City, has sold his under
takers goods to B. F. BigRs, and
the stock was moved to the latter's
undertaking rooms. jue6t4
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

On Saturday evening Miss Mary
Hogg very pleasantly entertained
few of her friends at her home
on Wand street in honor of Misses
Sadie and Lucy Grover. who left
on Monday for their future home
in Alabama.
The guests were entertained by
playing at progressive PEANUTS"
and at the conclusion of the games
it was found that Miss Lucy Gro.
yer and DR. F. V. Butcher had re.
ceived the highest score. each hav-
ing progressed six times; the tie
being decided in favor of DIR.
Butcher. At this point light re.
freshments were served.
Those present were Misses Sadie
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

AASo GosoltO 0OyoO A0Ab Anob WGoh
on q visit to relatives in Middle
port.
Mr.. Frank Burris. of Flat Rock
was business visitor to our Office
Saturday.
Mr.. L. O. Riddle returned Mon
day from visit to his old home
Delaware. o.
Mr.. James Borgess. has returned
from Indiana, where he has been
for few weeks.
Miss Anora Kenny is visiting
little Miss Freda Machir. in the
Flats, this week.
Hon. Charles E. Hogg was in
Ravenswood Tuesday, on profess
sional business.
Mrs. Eliza Britt. of Maiden, is
here the guest of Mr.. j. T. Left
Rioh and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steenbergen
left Monday afternoon for their
home at Beokley. W. Va.
Messrs. Byrd Mitchell. of Rol.
Inns, and Fred Daylong. of Couch,
were in town Wednesday.
Messrs. L. r. Campbell and
Homer Ksyser are home from 9
business trip to Pittsburgh.
Mrs, Samuel 10th and two child.
rem. of Ironton. Ohio, are guests OF
the Mesdames Fsledman, this CITY
Mr.. John Mo0ulloch. Jt., left
Monday morning for Columbus
where he has accepted a position
Miss Blanche Fry. who has been
here on visit to her mother, re.
turned to Weston, last Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Sniffin, of Oolum.
bus, Ohio, are here on visit to
their daughter, Mrs. L. A. Harper.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Thomas re.
turned Monday from a visit to
Mrs. Thomas parents, at Oak For
est.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart
and baby, of Pittsburg. are here
the guests of Capt and Mrs. @. F..
Hess.
Mr.. E E,SHeiner, of st. Paul,
is visiting his wife and mother in.
law. Mrs. B Gilmore, on Main
street.
Mrs. Henry Woog, of Washing.
ton, D. O., was the guest of the
Mesdames Friedman, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. Dan Carroll. timber insr cot.
or for the Rochester & Pittsburg
Railroad, is q welcome guest at
The Spencer,
Mrs. P. M. Kerwood left Monday
for an extended visit with her
daughter, Mrs. @. NJ Roberts and
family of Kansas City. Mo.
MrsSJ. E. Hill,: of Cincinnati,
who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. VIM. Steinbaoh, returned to
her home Sunday.
Misses Mary and Sarah knight,
of Maggie, returned from Marietta,
where they were called by the
death of their aunt, Mrs. Samuel
Knight.
Mr.. Edwin Neale. of Hunting
ton, and Mr.. Charles Neale, of
Diokerson. spent Sunday here with
their parents, DIR. and Mira. w. P
Neale.
Mr.. John MoCullooh, who has
been attending Washington and
Lee University at Lexington, Va,
arrived home last Friday.
Mrs. VIM. O'Brien and little son,
aud Miss Kate Vollert, returned to
Charleston Sunday, after a visit
with relatives here.
Misses Sadie and LUCY Grover
left Monday for a visit at Mt.
Sterling. KY. end will then go to
their home 10 Alabama.
Judge VIM. T. Minturn and sis
ter, Miss Maria. of Gallipolis. spent
Sunday with their relatives. the
Misses Thomas and Mrs. j P. r
B Smith, this city.
DR.. Richard Henderson and wife
who have been visiting relatives
here for the last ten days. left for
their home Tuesday.
Mrs. j. T. Leftwioh and daueh.
ter Miss Minnie. left Saturday on
a three weeks visit to friends in
Charleston and Maiden.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Souvenir postal cards, beautiful
line. great variety natural photo,
graphs. at Van Gilder's,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Miss Kate Wessop. of Middle
port, is the guest of Mrs. P. M.
Gabbert.
Mrs. j. D. MoNerlin of Wheel
ing, is here on a visit to her parents.
Captain and Mrs. W. D. Holmes.
Mr.. j. B. Stewart, Architect, of
Huntington, was in the city Tues
day, on business.
Mr. Frank b Holmes arrived
home yesterday ON few days visit
to his parents. Captain and Mrs.
w. D Holmes.
Mrs. Maryland Hslbrittsr, of
Washington. Pa, is visiting her
father. Rev. A. D Perry. of Trini-
ty Church. this oity.
Mrs. r. W. Martin, of Muncie,
Indiana, is here on a visit to her
son. Mr.. Frank Martin and fsmiiy,
on Kanawha street.
Mr.. John O'NeiI. of Wheeling,
is here on visit to his wife who
has been here visiting her parents,
Captain and Mrs. w. D. Holmes.
Mr.. j. E Mccoy who is engaged
in the timber business in this and
adjoining counties, bias returned
from a business trip to Wheeling.
Miss Emma Harper left for her
home at Columbus. Ohio, last
Monday. after few days visit to
her brothers, Messrs. o. B. and L
A. Harper.
Mr.. R. E Henry. telegraph oper-
ator at Newark, Ohio. is visiting
his brother. Mr.. 81. 81 Henry,
Manager of The Point Pleasant
Telephone Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Legg have
returned from Columbus. Mrs.
Legg is still quite ill at the homo
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Gil.
bert Rayburn.
Mr.. o. 81. Freeman prominent
GOAL operator of Detroit, Mioh.,
left the CITY today for his home.
Mr.. Freeman is making The Spen.
Ger his headquarters while here.
Mr.. Clarence Lewis, engineer on
the K. & M, whose home is at
Quincy, has been here for several
days visiting relatives. He was
with a friend from Charleston, Mr..
o. E Holstein.
Mrs. F. A. Work left Saturday
for visit with her son. DR.. j. A.
Work and family. at Copenhagen.
Kanawha county She WAS accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. T.
StribIing end badly.
Mrs. Arthur Elliott and two little
daughters. of Birmingham. Ala.
bams, left for their home Monday
morning, after few days visit to
Mrs. Elliott's brothers, Messrs. o.
b. and Lee Harper.
Mr.. Harry E. Kinoade. son of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kinoade, of
this CITY. soldier boy. stationed at
Camp Santa Massa, Manila, writes
that he is in good health and spir-
its and sends greeting to all.
Mr.. Carlisle .Whaley. member of
of the Board of Education Inde-
{ pendent School District of Point
Pleasant, who has been at New
port News for several months, will
arrive home next Saturday.
Master. Bryan Greenlee. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Greenlee,
arrived home last Wednesday from
Romney. where he is attending
school. Bryan is an intelligent
boy and made his mark at this
term, standing at the head of
olass of over 100 at the examine
ton.
We clip the following item from
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
To Our Patrons.

During our absence from the city
for month, we leave in charge of
our office, that first.class newspaper
man, Mr.. w. G. WhaleY. Any bust
ness connected " 18th the Office can be
transacted through him.
Respectfully,
F.B. TIPPETT,
Editor and Publisher.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Great Reduction in Wall Paper.
For the next 10 days, I will sell
all of my wall papers regardless of
cost, for cash only. Gall and see
my line, or phone No. IS
ELMER Q. CRAIG.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

To spend an old.fashioned 18th
of July celebration, go to hunting
ton.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

The Huntington Driving Asso-
citation guarantees one of the best
old fashioned celebration and rac.
ing programs ever witnessed in
that oitY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

The graduating exercises of the
Huntington Business College were
held in the Carnegie Library last
week Among those graduating
in Book keeping aud Stenography
are Ernest Kinoade, this city;
Shorthand and typewritiDg, j. M.
Crump, Beech Hill. W. Va; book.
keeping, Homer A. varian. this
CITY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Ath of July racing in an old
fashioned way at Huntington.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

DR.. James A. Smith and wife. of
this oity, pleasantly entertained a
few of their intimate friends Thurs
day evening in honor of Mrs. Jno.
Wamsley, of Marmet, W. Va, here
visiting her sister. Mrs. VIM. Bar.
rett.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

GYANTED-Manager for New Branch of
w our business here In Point fleasar t.
Write promptly, with references, The Nor
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

"old-fashioned 4th of July rao.
ing at Huntington. July 4th.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

And this week much interesting
matter is crowded out on account
of advertising. So itgoes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Big races at Huntington on the
4th of July.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Huntington is to have an old
fashioned 4th July celebration
which is attracting more than ordi-
nary attention.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Mrs. j. s. Spencer was the pleas.
ant hostess to a number of friends
at her pretty home last Wednesday
evening. Progressive euchre was
the diversion. A series of inter.
esting games were played and at
an opportune hour dainty refresh.
ments were served the gueste. At
the conclusion of the evening the
scores were compared. and it was
found that Mrs. T. Stribling had
captured the prize-a beautiful
Gibson Girl deck of cards; the CON.
ISOLATION, novel pinoushion. going
to Mrs. n r. Howard. Those en-.
joying the evening were: Mes.
danes T. Stribling. Richard Hen.
derson, A. Parsons, George Poffen-
bsrger, 81. R. Howard, Rankin
Wiley. Edith Stephens; Misses
Kate Stribling. Josephine Beale,
Veva Hsptonstall and Josephine
Howard.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
A Big Haul.

An item in the Petersburg pa
pers inform us that Prof. Kenny,
formerly of this oity, is the cham
pion fisherman of that locality.
One day last week he landed 80
pound catfish, and is now the envy
of the sporting clubs in that SEQ
ton. And the joke on the sport
ing club is. that he accomplished
his work with reel pole.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurse In
the Children's Home in New York, Cure ev-
move and regulate the Bowels aud Destroy
We rms. Over 5000 testimonials They
never fail. At all druggists &c. Sample
Rec. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted LIE Roy.
Ny. June q 4w
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
July Fourth Excursion Rates on
the z G II. RY.

Reduced rate excursion tickets
will be sold July Bird and 4th, good
returning until July 9Th, between
all stations in w Va. and between
Ohio and w. Va. stations.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

We clip the following item from
the ST. Louis Globe Democrat,
which is highly complimentary to
Mr.. j. F. McCullooh, a former
Point Pleasant boy:
FREE BRIDGE LOCATION AND
CITY LIGHTING DISCUSSED.
At meeting of the joint oom-
mittee of the Affiliated business
mems association, held last night
at 1888 Chestnut street, resolutions
were passed suggesting that ideas
be solicited from the public as to
the location of the proposed free
bridge. The resolution oppose 9
the granting of any privileges CON-
neoted with the bridge unless suoh
grants may be put to the use and
needs of the CITY.
The meeting was presided over
by Charles F Ziebold, with Edgar
M. Wolff as secretary. A report
compiled by j, F. MoCulloch, en-
bracing a comprehensive scheme
for the lightning OF st. Louis by
means ofa municipal plant, was
submitted to the meeting. Mr.
McCulIoch was elected an honorary
member of the associations com
mittee on municipal lighting The
arc system of street lightning is fa-
vored by the association. it being
claimed that this system can be in
stalled at about one sixth the cost
of the eleotrolier system and with
much better and more artistic re
suits.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

An attractive little GARD party
was given last Wednesday evening
by Miss Reba Beale, at her home
on Main street. The hospitality
which is always found in the Beale
home was the great source of pleas
ure of the evening and those who
INDUCED in cards found the game
very enjoyable indeed. When the
game was brought to a conclusion,
very delightful refreshments were
served. Those present were: Mes.
danes E. E Thomaa and Edith
Huston; Misses Helen Howsrd,
Gertrude Howard and Carrie
Bloom.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Miss Irene 5owyer. in her usual
charmig manner, entertained few
friends at euohre. Friday after
noon.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27
THE SOCIAL EVENTS
Of a Week-A Tale of the En-
tertainers and the Enter
tanned.

There has been more going on
in a social away the past: week than
any time yet this season. and now
that several large functions have
been given and others planned
there is no doubt but what things
will sail ON brilliantly for the next
few weeks. Then. too. there have
been number of very charming
visitors in the city and they have
helped to make the social calendar
full.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

The Sooietas Club meets with
Mrs. Robert Liter. Thursday after
noon.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs William MoGufin
entertained quite a number of
young people last Saturday even
ing in honor Of the 18th Anniver-
sary of their daughter. Miss Lorena.
The occasion was quite an edjoy-
able affair. and at the proper hour
delicious refreshments were served
Miss Lorena was the recipient of q
number of nice presents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-27

Mrs.. E E Thomas oharmingIy
entertained a few friends at six
hand euohre Saturday night. At
the usual hour a most appetizing
lunch was served. Eighteen games
were played. Mrs. Edith Huston
scoring the highest points-thirty-
six-won the prize. a pretty pio-
tuIe. Mrs. E e Heiner and Mise
Kate Stribling out for the oonsola-
ton, a box of Dandy.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-02
4 Colony OF Jungle Dwellers

A T dawn we ct. tll~ -lca~sr1 yallcy 10 the crca-
"A turo> 1ha, had better rIghr tolt and disturbed
thai afternoon another colony oi jungle dWtlltrs
Thor black bodies ato-t the sizc 81 those 81
savage and IN "a swamp about "a hall mile ahead
;hev seemed 70 ie digging IN the human way. Al
tret ] was alarmed, rhluking that Wc had uneX-
,cctcdlv come upon The hatiT>, whom we wanted
L. avoid There was. however. something grotes Iue
and iruti~h about thttr movements that convinced
me afler "A moment. THAI they were balloons.
Fifteen and srealrhIly approached 20 get a
close view ot Ihe~e hali-rncn oi the wilderness.
We SAW that they gathering roots. an Occur
tion IN which fhcE were SO absorbed that Te HcTc
aide 10 draw without beng discovered. Then
a frg fellow suddenly turnod has cyes upon Us and
raised a CIV There was Wild cOInmOtIon IN the
sv-arnr The females seized their Young, and al
r..n tor the busL-au eNceIt nve OF the largest
males which were e,lder1lE remaining behind 20
cover the retreat ] advanced a few STEPS. holding
,, rife IN readiness t.rc and the balloons loom
ing tlt1 as Tall as myself rcilrcd equal distance
bounding in the .r and sCrccchIng and hNing their
de,.,,-stl ttrocious eyes uyon menaolngly.
slowly crossing the -llarshv land ] forced these
,,urdiars of Their triie INTO The hush, where The
S,-rg llTon limbs al least icet high and then,
ii.rl,ing down leaIcd uron Others farther on. AZ
y,e swinging about 20 face from the bran hes
Tins careful advance and retreat continued unill
th, balloons reached the rocks, where ~ had
fheir homes Their excitement seemed 20 be grow
inq Feeling syre thar they would make a stand
l,re and ;.ght me 70 the death dIscroctE stopped
and returned 70 where Fifteen WAS ~ntlng Nlih
,h,- tlorkcys Iutil oUt oi sight thc home
.iard q. lais0.ls ,.tcted ..r.AIOUsly, and that