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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Naval ManeuVer

ncture when the crew arrived. The visitor
watched them step steadily along the gangplanE,
touching their caps respectfully to herself an''
their officer, and then she said, softly:
They don't seem intoxicated
The mate was rather nonplussed, but he was
saved reply by the appearance of short, tubby
figure crossing the wharf. His perturbation be-
came apparent.
Another of the crew, / suppose?" asked the
girl =,
NO. it's the passenger-that is, the skipper,
replied the mate, making desperate effort to
hide his embarrassment with joke. He doesn't
like strangers about the ship he added, as
visions of his chiefs ridicule assaied him.
Afraid they'll steal the rudder l expect,
retorted the young lady. "Well, he can't eat
me, and he doesn't look very big-lengthways,
that is" The mate despairngly pointed out
that the captain not fit person for her to
have anything to do with, but his solictude was
of no avail.
81 am going to give him piece of my mind,
and make him treat you more kindly" the girl
said, calmly; and needless Of the young mans
tragic expression, she turned and greeted the
monster OF iniquty with kiss
"Hallo, Dolly, so you've got here first, after
ALL" cried the skipper, he returned the en-
brace. This is my daughter, JIM" he CON
tinued, addressing the almost petrifed mate
'She's coming with us this trip"
Mr. Ward has been telling me such interest
ing things about sailors, and the foreign places
he has visited Dolly said, brightly.
Captain Budd looked at his mate, opened his
mouth and then shut it quickly, appearing tC
suffer from kind of internal convulsion. while
the young mans face rivaled sunset for color
Here's your duds, and now Wen go below anC
look at your quarters" Budd said 'You mustn't
expect much; this amt liner, you know"
That's one on me-" said Mr.. Ward, as hc
slowly and sadly walked away.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

does he?" queried the girl, with a slight glance
at the mates six feet of bone and muscle.
Il should Jolly we'll" Then he remembered
himself, and explained that he speaking fig
uratvely. There are things that hurt worse than
blows" he added, almost pathetically.
You mean he-he-swears," she said, softly.
The young man was greedy for sympathy, and
hastened to assure her that the shippers powers
of vituperation were such that the proverbial
trooper was mere amateur in comparison. Then,
encouraged by her interest, he painted the cap
tain's character in such lurid colors to make
him unfit company for even pirate. Hes :he
worst l ever sailed UNDER" he concluded, omit
ting, however, to add, the only one.
But why don't you get another ship?' she
naturally asked.
well, the fact is, he was my poor fathers
old friend, and 1 don't like to leave him in the
lurch,' explained the mate "You see, he's got
such reputation that | doubt if anyone else
would sail with him.
Il think that's very noble of YOU" she said,
with look which made the young man feel that
he must win another like it, if he never told the
truth again.
Besides" he continued, magnanimously. "thcre
are times when he's sober, and then he's not a
bad fellow"
Times when he's sober!" she repeated "Dc
you mean that he is usually intoxcated?'
And on the mate replying that such was the
shippers normal condition, and that the crew
were little better, she added Indignantly: 81
won't believe it! l mean it's-it's-impossble, ,
she finished lamely.
The mate shook his head sadly. 81 don't cart
for liquor myself, but he makes me take it tc
keep him company" he said; but the statement
produced less impression than he had looked for
He went on to speak of the other hardships o
seafarng life, dating at length upon the alto
cious food, and in the midst of a harrowin,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

E1 HEN man Of noble birth, who has been
|" educated in a manner which qualities
~ him for no particular calling. falls
lSSEEyI upon evil days only one way out OF
S@-- his difficulties is obvious; and it was
this way that Austin Fitzgerald suggested to Lord
Arthur Vernon. when the latter contided to him
the state of his finances.
Vernon you will have to marry stated Fitz.
gerald, uncompromisinely.
81 suppose [ SHALL asscntcd Lord Arthur,
Ticking the ashes from his cigarette in a rcilec.
tive manner. "The sole question now is, where
! shall find Miss Eligible, with ten thousand
year. l realize, Fitzgerald, that am approaching
the most romantic part of my career
Fitzgerald slipped his whisky and seltzer
thoughtfully, whilst his gaze wandered out of the
window to the sombre prospect of the London
street
Everybody does it." he remarked at length.
ooh, that is understood. | have got to take
the matrimonial pill, and the sooner l do it the
better. In few months the mortgage on my
property in Yorkshire will be closed, and the
world will learn the state of my affairs. Now, do
you happen to have upon your visiting list any
lady to whom you could recommend me?'
He looked at his companion through half-closed
eyes, with listless, quizzled expression. Fitz
gerald struck with an idea.
IL ltll NOu tHt DtSl llllE you 'Hn 90, NPTlont
if you really want to meet girl with money" he
said go and stay in one of those fashionable
hydros where the Americans resort for week
two. ] have one in my mind now-the STAR
at Harrowgate 1t will he chock full of million
aires just now-pork kings and petroleum kings
and goodness knows who Oh yes; and now
remember, Mrs. Van Puyse and her daughters
are going there this week. That's the very thing
for you-go in for Rhoda Van Puyse, and you're
made mani"
American, / suppose?'
eyes, a widow and two or three girls You
will be all right with any of them but the young
est. Have nothing to say to her, for she hasn't
cent, but any of the Others are good for five
figures year.
Seems rather rough on the youngest" com
mented Lord Vernon. How is it she is out in
the cold?"
"Old man Van Puyse died seven months before
she was born and made no provision for her com
ing into the world. She is quite dependent upon
the others, and | afraid sometimes they let
her know it. But vulgar, you know, but all
right at the CORE and one must put up with
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The mate squirmed, and grnned fatuously. lie
was deeply conscious that he must have looked
an idiot, clutching franticaly at the side of the
vessel, and he had suspicion that this seli-pos-
sessed dainty young person was laughing at HIM.
This boat is the Osprey" he volunteered, r.
relevantly.
What a pretty name! So suitable, tool"
smiled the girl.
The mate looked at her obviously; he had al!
sailors sye for beauty-in women or ships
but he could find none in the squat heavy lines
and stumpy masts of the coaster. But the clear
gray eyes met his nnocenty.
''Shcs ugly to some I've known" he replied,
with emphasis that implied vast experience.
Are you the captain, one of the crew."
was the next question.
Pm the mate replied the young man. Il
come between the two, like the mate in a sand
wch,' he added jocuarly, and proceeded to give
her outline OF his duties and responsibilities,
which ought to have convinced her that he was
equally Indispensable Her evident interest
spurred his imagination, and he went on to speak
OF foreign ports and long voyages with all the
Auency and picturesque mendacty of an old salt
1T must be lovely to be a sailor the girl
said, with sigh IF had been born a man"
"A boy, you mean, don't you!' interjected thC
mate,
Il suppose you think that clever" she retort
ed, with a scathng look
The mate had thought So but one glance at che
charming, indignant face convinced him that il
was one of the most ridiculous remarks he hat
ever given utterance to.
III l We're man" she continued, Il should
choose to be a sailor and roam about the worlC
seeing all the wonderful sights"
'Ah, you soon get tired of it, said the mate
with the bored air of the travelled man. "Anc
it's dogs life-more kicks than ha' pence"
But surely your captain doesn't kick you about
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
The Greatest Submarine

There has been much comment of late to
the difficulty experienced with British subma
rneS IN remaining submerged for heightened pc
riods. Whatever has been the case in the older
types it is certainly not so with this new vessel
as she travel submerged for about four
hours at speed Of nearly nine knots. This
means that the English Channel could be
crossed without coming to the surface.
Although the details Of this new vessel are
kept strictly secret it is almost certain that her
conung-tower, which is the only visible vital
portion of the vessel when in an awash condi-
tlon, is armor plated, so as to Withstand the
fire from small guns,
The armament Of the vessel consists OF two
torpedo tubes, which discharge most effective
,ype Of Whitehead torpedo.
Ihe powerful engines which drive this new
boat are two in number, the one used on the
surface is a gasoline engine of over 600 h. p,
and when the vessel is travelling submerged a
powerful electric motor is used.
Another feature Of this new boat is that she
IS so constructed that it is possible for her to be
lifted by a powerful crane completely out OF
water.
This new addition to the submarine fotilla
shows a very marked Improvement in the con
strucuon OF British submarines.
Many naval experts express disappointment
on account OF the fact that the submarine never
took part in the naval fights between Russia
and Japan, Both these combatants possessed
/ these underwater craft, but they were never
called into service. So far as Japan was con
| cerned this Was because IN the great final nava
/ fight the sea w's too rough But the Russians
could have used the submarines they had al
/ Port Arthur against the japanese. For some
/ unaccountabr reason they never did, yet it was
known they had two Of these vessels at this
! port, and others At Vladiyostok.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

fP~7 HE latest addition to the British sub
| marine 1otilla is a vessel of the c class
bA- This new submarine is by far the most
iGgESN powerful and complete boat ever built
N----a~' for any government.
The experience gained and the inn
provements suggested after years of experiment.
ing and exhaustive trials have been embodied in
this new addition to the submarine fleet The YES
sci is 40 feet long, which is a great increase com
pared with the older types which We're 80 feet
to 1O4 feet in length, The beam OF this new
boat is also increased, but not quite so much in
comparison, being only II feet against the older
types ~ feet
The displacement of this powerful new sub
marine is over 300 tons, and her speed when on
the surface is 10 knots which again is yalua-
BILE increase on the 10 knots OF the older pat
terms.
CAN FIGHT 2O00 MILES FROM BASE.
There is, however, one great improvement in
this new vessel, namely, her greatly increased
radius of action at cruising speed; the new YES
sci can undertake a journey OF nearly 2OOO
miles.
The Importance of this increase in the radius
of action cannot be over-estmated, as it opens
up an almost entirely new field in the utility OF
submarines.
The older patterns of submarines We're consd
cred to be of use only for coast defense, as they
could only leave their base for a distance OF
about 1870 miles, unless accompanied by war
! ship. which, OF course, in war time would be a
/ great detrimcnt, The new submarine could by
this greater scope be able to take part in ocean
warfare, and although submarines will undoubt
edly be mostly used IN future for coast defense
this great improvement in the latest type is un
doubtedly one OF immense Importance,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Tho German Emperor's Latest Fad

Photography in three colors is the Kaiser's
latest hobby. In the palace of Monbiou he has
had studio erected, and he either works there
himself or poses In the latter case he may
change his costume as many as sixty times
green coat, red coat, his waistcoat covered with
the blue ribbon of the Order of the Garter,
Field Marshals uniform with baton, ETC. The
photographs are not intended for friends and
relatives only, but will soon be seen in the shops
Of Berlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

concert nails, with daily attendance
of 100000 persons.
Thirty years ago there only forty-hva
theatres and practically music halls in the
London district. In 1870 there only three
theatrical companies "on the rcad;' today there
are nearly 300, for each of which a theatre has
to be found every week
A new theatre is being projected for the bene-
fit of London's 10000 amateur players, and
there is also Mr.. Joseph LYONS scheme for build
ing a number of winter garden music halls in
Central London.
At the present time there within sight
of ST. Paul's Cathedral, in London, thirty-two
West End and thrty.fve suburban theatres,
and sixty-four music halls.
Over sixty new plays now produced in Lon
don annually. Each theatre employs about 150
persons and there are in the entire theatrical
profession (British) some 10000 actors and ac-
tresses and 10000 employees.
In the height of the season 10000 per-
sons nightly attend the thrty-two theatres and
music halls in Central London Of these, Drury
Lane seats 2516 (many more, of course, can
be accommodated) Ahambra, $780, Covent Gar
den, 1852; the Lyric, 1886; the st. James, 1853;
the Empire, 1889; the Gayety, 1864; His Maj
estys, 1854; the Hppodrome, 1894, and the Col
iseum, 1000.
Some of the outlying theatres have an equally
large seating capacity.
Yet in spite of all this, there are by no means
too many theatres. Apart from three four
houses which are notoriously unuclly, and are
| therefore difficult to let, the demand for West
| End theatres always exceeds the supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

by Wordsworth in his verses on Poor
Susan 1t occupies space which, but for its
being there, would bring in rental of $3.50
year. and this capitalized at thirty years pur-
chase gives value of $37,50O
Inc largest tree in the world is the great
chestnut tree at the foot of Mount Etna, which
is called the Chestnut tree of a Hundred
Horses" and is believed to be one of the oldest
trees in existence. Five enormous branches rise
from one great trunk, which is 212 feet in cir
cumference part of the trunk has been brok-
en- away, and through its interior, which is hol-
low, two carriages can be driven abreast
The most curious trees in the world are those
growing on the slopes of the Andes, known as
the blanket trees, because blankets are made
from the bark. Each blanket is over six feet
long by five feet wide, and is as soft and pable
as one made of flannel.
The Indians make cutting round the trunk
to get of the strip of bark, which is prepared
by soaking it in water until it is soft 1t is then
pounded so that the rough OUTSIDE can be strip
ped off and the inside alone left. The inside
is of fine fbres joined together by Nature that
it makes beautiful blanket warm and soft,
and it can be carried in strap without njur-
| ing it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

PssSsss:,=Sa side, smoking a disreputabe but cher
lAs4sS2j ished briar, and surveying the deserted
wharf with an expression of intense dis
gust. The crew, he reflected, were no
doubt having a good time, and would presently
return, more or less elevated while the skipper
But here his thoughts overcame him; he spat
viciously, and turned his eyes moodily on the
eight feet of sluggish, inky water which sen
Dumps and the gloom of his life seemed to shut
him in like a fog.
Whats the good of it ALL" he soliloquized
Eat, work and sleep, day after day If
couldn't swim, believe Id jump in and end it,"
The idea fascinated his mind, and he pictured
the astonishment of the crew, and the possible
lifelong remorse of the skipper, until the thought
that he himself would not be alive to witness it
came and discounted the enjoyment.
What a dear little ship | wonder what her
name is?'
The voice was sweet, and though medtative in
tone, was clearly intended to be heard. The
mate, who had not anyone approach, was
startled that he only Just saved himself from
taking the plunge he had been morbdly gloatlng
over. He recovered his equilibrium, to find a
girl of about twenty regarding his antics with
amused surprise. a remark respecting the loss
OF his ppe-whch had fallen into the rver--re-
manned nuttered. For moment they stared at
one another, and then the girl said;
Did frighten you? Pm so sorry!"
ooh, no. not at ALL" replied the mate remov-
ing his cap. She was very pretty, he decided
and the omission to shave and clean himself ur
that day suddenly became serious.
But you don't always throw your pine away
when you've finished it, do you?" she continued
artlessly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

a German city. 1t was pledged to King
Gustavus " for a loan of $1,0OO,0OO.
and, the King of Sweden having failed to redeem
it within the century, it has passed to the Duke
of Mecklenburg Schwern, from whose ancestors
the money was borrowed
In the early part of the eighteenth century the
most powerful enemy of Sweden, after the de-
structon of the Hanseatc League, a kind of
trade union established by certain German cities
for safety and commercial purposes captured
Wismar and razed the Notifications, Afterward
peace was declared and the city reverted to
Sweden, but with the provision that she should
not rebuild the Notifications. The place thus
lost its strength and Importance and became in
stead an element of weakness to the Swedes. It's
great sea trade was ruined and its inland trade
lost.
Under these circumstances it not surpris
ing that the Swedes tired at last of their white
elephant. So in the reign of the incompetent and
extrayagant Gustavus ", with territory lost 70
the French in one war, with Finland lost to Rus
sa, with defeat in war against Norway, the
Swedes seized an opportunity to relieve them
selves of the burden of possession.
The direct opportunity was given by the can
collation. by Gustavus of his engagement to the
daughter of Duke Frederick Franz l. That per-
son not unnaturally resented the insult and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Theatres of London

ITH some new theatres just opened in
the city of London there are, within
a ten-mle radius of Charing Cross,
nearly 500 theatres, music halls, and
concert halls, with daily attendance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

HE latest addition to the British sub
marine Aotilla is a vessel of the c class
This new submarine is by far the most
powerful and complete boat ever built
for any government.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

He mate of the Osprey. a small coasting
vessel, sat swinging his legs over the
side, smoking disreputable but cher
ished briar, and surveying the deserted
wharf with an expression of intense dis.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

a port of $4,000 people on the
Baltic, situated in the German duchy
of Mecklenburg-Schwerin but belonging
legally to Sweden, has recently become
a German city. 1t was pledged to King
G,,rAn,.,,n w G., n lnn,n nf S1 nQQ 0nn
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Toilet of q Prize Fowl.

} many people it must sound ridiculous
that solitary feather in a fowl should
be worth many dollars, but this not
seldom is the case. The practice of
showing fowls has grown to such i'm
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03
Some Notable Trees

HE most costly tree in the world is the
plane-tree which grows in Wood
street, in the City of London, being
the same tree which was referred to
by Wordsworth in his verses ON "Poor
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

Rhoda was not Muriel. 1t was decidedly mali
cious on the part of Fate to ordain that the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-03

HEN a man of noble birth, who has been
educated in a manner which qualities
him for no particular calling. falls
upon evil days, only one way out Of
his difficulties is obvioue. and il was
The Greeley tribune., 1907-07-04

Locals

b beef at Marks
ID shoes must be
Front.
une 80, to MIR. and
b, a daughter.
DOten Of Glalier's S
Acation this week.
anu ue0rge went
for several days
Ind hoppers witt,
better, 25r pound.
ley and children
eek 5 visit with
The Greeley tribune., 1907-07-04
Choice picnic hams l2Ac. Rec

Choice picnic hams l22c. Red
Front.
Mrs. r. W. Bullock spent last
Friday In Eaton.
Miss Rhoda and Harold Haynes
spent Tuesday In Denver.
Don't buv storage eggs when you
can get ranch eggs. Red Front.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Lambert went to
Denver Friday for few days stay.
Mrs. Fred Dresser went to Eaton
Tuesday for q few days visit with
friends.
II you want good eastern corn
fed beef roast, call on or phone
Marks Market.
Mrs. H. Morrison and Miss Chris
tine Cole left Tuesday for two weeks
stay at Glen Park.
Go to Dunham's for the new
bracelets, new souvenir spoons, new
combs and hat pins.
Miss Mae Emerson left Saturday fol
a weeks visit with Mrs. Chas.
Douglas at Fort Collins.
Mrs. John Carston came over from
Grover last Monday and went to
Denver for weeks stay.
Just arrived, carload Of Herrick
refrigerators. All sizes and styles.
d. r. Macarthur & Co., agents.
Mrs. Ben Marsh went to Denver
yesterday to visit her sister and see
cousin who Is Ill In Mercy hospital.
The mayor Of Ault. Edgar Mead,
has recently purchased an auto. He
will take his people to Estes Park
in 1t.
Ben Hopkins came down from
Denver last Thursday for short
visit with his mother, Mrs. E. A..
Hopkins.
Ike and Wesley Gano of Washing
ton, Kan, arrived in Greeley last
Tuesday for visit with their
brother, William Gano.
On Saturday morning j. d. Potter
took Harry L. Dowell and wife to
Eaton In his auto, where they spent
couple of days with friends.
Floyd Smith, who has attended
Simpson college at Indianola, la /,
arrived in Greeley last Thursday to
visit his parents, MI. and Mrs. F.
NJ. Smith.
Old potatoes wanted at the Star
Grocery. We will pay the highest
market price for all the good old
potatoes you have. Call or phone
the Star Grocery.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Orrin Rice on June IA at the home
OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Neal
Donovan. She will return to her
home near Grover soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seem and
Miss Adele Seem left Sunday for
Manitou where they have rented a
cottage. Mr. Seem will be away
two weeks and ON his return Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G Estaprook will go and
the party will remain two weeks
longer.