davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Dog Officer Peacock reports that the
licenses on all the dogs of the city have
been paid and there were %1S of them
This is a few more than were report
ed by the assessors, as he was able t.
find some who did not report then
when the returns We're made. There
were also 80 of the CANNES killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The American Tobacco Co Wednes-
day declared on its common stock its
regularly quarterly dividend of ~
per cent. and an extra dividend Of ~
per cent, against 2h regular and five
per cent extra at the last previous
declaration The dividend is payable
Sent 9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Joseph Starkenstien, the electrical eX-
pert who has been working on the stor-
age batteries of the w. & 0. for the
past month, left yesterday for Quebec
where he is to install system OF stor-
age batteries for traction company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
The Hot Weather Test

Makes people better acquainted VIII
their resources of strength anu
endurance.
Many find that they are not so wen
off as they thought and that they arg
easily enervated and depressed py tno
Eeat.
What they need is the tonic enec, %
Hoods Sarsaparilla which strengthens
the blood. promotes refreshing sleep
overcomes that tired feeling. creats
appetite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

A certain gentleman owing a power
boat on the lake was unable to pump
any water into the boiler of the engine
Of his boat and it was only alter
friend suggested TO fill the boiler thal
he understood what was the matter
with his pump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

That the deputy sheriffs do not con-,
fine their work entirel to the vicinity
of Togus was seen yesterday morning
when Deputies Marshall, Mead ar
Burns descended on the place Of John
Mcnamara, Depot square, and gave
ii thorough search from cellar to gat
ret. They We're unsuccessful in their
work 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. D. c. Crosby and son Of East
Boston. who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. S. w. Boyd, returned home
Wednesday. On their way they will
stop in Bath. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

How can one read Frank c.. Wise's
al. without realizing the opportunity Il
offers for saving money! The public
arc aware that Frank Wise does not
advertise unless he is prepared to back
up his statements. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The musical comedy "Bluebeard, Jr., -
will be presented at Cascade park this
evening. Miss Blanche Houston will
act as musical director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

A new electric light of so candle
power was placed in position at the
junction of School and Lincoln streets
yesterday that will light up this much
neglected place Etss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. George Tower and daughter ar
rived from Winchester. Mass. yester-
day and are visiting with Miss Red
dinStOn, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Bertha Houston left for Port
land, yesterday, where she will make a
short visit and then leave for New York
for visit of a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Will Add PASSENGER Service.

Berlin. Aug. THE Hamburg Amer
lean Steam Packet Co., today informed
The Associated Press that it intends
to add a passenger service to its pres
ent freight line to Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

H. Hammond Of this town mas re-
ceived word that his brother, w. NJ.
Hammond of China, who has peeh III
feeble health for some time Is no"
confined to his bed by his illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

There has been some talk made Oh
an enlargement of the railway station
here and it is hoped that it Will ne
DONE The present building is too small
and the addition of another story
would give ample office room on the
second floor and allow more room on
the ground floor for waiting rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Mrs. c. H. Head is quite poorly.

There was a party at the home OF
George w. Huff Monday evening. JohI
Pettigrew of Waterville was present
with his violin. Dancing and games
were engaged in. A most enjoyable
evening is repOrted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Holt nave re-
turned from their wedding trip ana
are at their home in Benton where
they will hold their wedding reception
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

MarceIlus Hayes. clerk in the drug
store Of F. II. Neal, leaves TINS morn
ing for West Outlet. Moosehead Lake
where he will spend a part of ms va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. w. P. Atwood returned to Au-
burn yesterday. after a short visit
with her parents at Farminsdale. E.
w. Atwood accompanied her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

A crew of w. & f. men under lore
man G. s. Edmunds are engaged III
moving some of the poles on the III,
of the Fairfield & Shawmut ROAD anu
in setting up several new poles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Leon Bartlett and daughter of
Phillips have arrived and will pass the
remainder of the summer with Mr..
bartlett at Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

MRS. Dana cloudman and Mrs. Lucy
manseh OF Atlanta, Ga. are the guests
Oh Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Collins, Beech,
street. &C. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ellis ana sou
who have been visiting at the nome
of Raymond Walker for the past "e'N
hove returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The King of Siam has become Euro
pcanized in most respects. but he still
maintains q large harem in a special
"town." to which no man but himself
is ever admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Edward and Miss Edith Bowman ar
visiting relatives in Somervilie, Mass
tor q time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The goods consist in part of
general lot of Household Goods, in
Guiding many ornamental pieces IN
pedryod, and billiard table. Many of
these pieces have been collecting for
nearly 100 years, and many of these
pieces are of Mr.. Holmes own handi-
work. AMI this will positively be the
last opportunity to purchase any of
his work at Your own price. AS this
is an open air sale. If the day is stormy
tho sale will take place the first fair
day, at the same hour.
'' ,,pcd9t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Steven Eldredge and Calvin Horn"
have gone to Birch Point. klneo' l"
work Cor ]. F. Parkin on the new
Somerset railway station. They leii
Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. w. c. Keene went to Dresde,
camp Grounds. yesterday, where she
VIII remain until all the services are
over @ 4AEa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

j. A. Hallet, Harry Tozier, Waite
t!nrrill and Charlie Jones are at Bait
or the weeks celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

w. p. Palmer is ill at his nome. ny
Richardson is taking his place OH 'no
milk route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd blackwell ana
W. 90 Mrs George Richardson have
ra,nrned home after a vacation Vi
ohout n week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

ar. and Mrs S. w. Boyd wen, 9
ocean Point Thursday for fen,
weeks vacation. lew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

=. 7. Bailey and son of Woburr,
Mass, returned to their home Wednes-
da,' after a vacation of about two
weeks in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Frank Colby and two sons ar
riSed rom Dorchester, Mass, yester-
DAY for q short visit with her mother.
Ms. Hickey, Bridge street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The storage batteries of the w. & O.
have been thoroughly renovated by an
expert and are now in good shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

A large number of Fairfield people
left town Wednesday morning ior
Bath to enjoy the tercentenary ceie-
bration in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Annie Smith of Boston arrivo,
Yesterday, to make a short visit w,,'
her brothers in this CITY. "''n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Merle Weber, p. A. Smith, anu
william Nye were at Newport Pond.
Wednesday. and brought home g"od
string of fish as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
OAKLAND.

Charles Sawtelie and Ernest are 1T
Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

MRS. ID. r. Larrabee have returned
from Dog Fish Head, where thew ba,s
been enjoying a two-weeks outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

1asse richardson. who finshed work
ctl.,e of X. O. Files last Thurs
aav has again entered the store as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. George Pray has leased the
two vacant rooms in the Goodspeed
block and will occupy them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Annie MacDougal who has beer
1t the Lewiston hospital for some time
l.; reported to be much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

| Mrs. Davis of Waterville is spending
| few weeks with her nephew, ROD
| ert w. Gulifer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Mildred Penney has returned
rom Brighton, where she has been Tor
the past five weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The Rev. Mr. Gale of Boston 10 ',t
guest Of j. w. Hatch Of TINS TOWN -
his cottage at Owls Head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Ihere arrived at the home az n.
ana Mrs. Abbott Allen, West s,,aa .'
yesterday a baby girl "''eet'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Rev. o. C. Williams, who has beer
i'll, is now better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

MRS. William Robinson went to Par.
land Yesterday for weeks visi, u ,..
friends. 'i'' with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. William Morrisctte
we returned from China Like, where
hey passed Monday and Tuesday Of
:ais week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

EX-NIayor E. L. Russell is enjoying Il
visit of few days with Mayor and
Mrs. Will c. Atkins at Kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

c. H. Knowles is having the cen
of his residence improved by ce"'e
Ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

George Toppan is installing M
of waterworks in the piah'
| Keyes Fibre Co. at Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. Nell Reed of Haverhill
Mass. arrived yesterday and will visit
Mrs Reeds mother, Mrs. Dennison
CobbOSSee avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. DeMerrit Sawtelle and daugh-
ter of Sydney called on 1rlenus III
town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. d. NJ. Marshall passed
Wednesday afternoon at Wlnona co'
tage on Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Annie Savage of Bingham re-
turned home Tuesday after a two
weeks visit with relatives in TINS
place,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
GARDINER.

F. s. Reynolds of Boston is visiting
his mother Mrs. II. A. Billings, Lin
coin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Edith Head is spending
short vacation at North pond, Smith
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Lufkin & Burrill have put in new
metal chimney on Mrs. Johnson
house on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Edward Gould and family have NOV
ed from their home on High street to
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

A. M. Tarr of Belgrade was in town
on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

Alton E. Savage of Skowhegan was
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Laura
Head last Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Walter Brown and daughter
left yesterday for two-weeks' visit
with her parents at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Bert MOrrisette returned home
Wednesday from his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mrs. Walter DuntOn went to Port
land yesterday, where she will make u
visit of a few days with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Charles Sawtelle returned Tuesday
night from Bath where he spent cou-
pie of days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Del Rose has sold his steam launch
"Iva," a 20-fOoter, to Edward Branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Sadie Williams is the guest OF
Miss Marion Ireland for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

C. II. Goodenow of Sydney was i,
town on business Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

There was a good attendance at Cas-.
cadc park last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Bert Small and Harry Radcliffe OF
Fairfield are at Snow pond for a whiiu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
DIED..
PENOBSCOT.

Orrngton-Aus. G, Zlpha, widow Of thu
latr Charles Palmer OF Belfast aged 81
Years, month. Il days. Intcrmen; at
Eeifast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Patten a..
az nome from Capitol Island for i far .e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
FAIRFIELD.

Bert Gerald has entered the employ
of Dr. l. +. fash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Myron Files is at Windemere Park
Unity, for a vacation of about week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Nelson wer4
calling on friends in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

W. II. Stevens spent Wednesday in
Bath with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

John Murphy has returned to hi
work after a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

William Vigue of this town was III
Lewiston on business Tuesday after,
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Bertha Mayo is in Hinckley fol
q visit of about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Miss Ethel Keay returned to heI
home in Albion Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Charles Either is building an addi-
ton to his house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

]. r. Frye. who was called to Elliott
b ythe death of his brother, has re-
turned to Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Wallace Champine. clerk in the
store of David King, is i'll at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Harry Parkman was a business call
err in town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The shop of George Toppan has
lew handsome sign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Isaac Rowe of Smithfield was bus
mess caller in town Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
GARDINER.
Telephone 1914,

Mrs. NJ. H. Libby has returned from
snort stay at Capitol Island. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Charles Duren is much improved
and appears to be gaining quite rapid
ly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
ON OUR eHELVES
aug6d3t

and counters you will find only the
best Of canned and package goods.
and the best Of every kind. What
ever you want In fine groceries you
will md here. and you Will hnd
our prices right on l-as. conees,
canned goods and everything In
groceries. We pride ourselves on the
courtesy and efficiency OF our store
service.
A.W. Peaslee, Gardiner
1s9 Water St. Next door to Drug Stors
Eel. Sill.
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-25

fass losiag control Of my muscles. foe
The frantic terror Of the drowning
man was takin. possession OF me.
The water was now filling my mouth
and nostrils with every gentle unduia-
tion OF the surface. spluttered and
gasped aud made more frantic strug-
giles than Jock.
My senses We're DESERVING me when
Jock suddenly slipped from my side
and disappeared. My first thought
was that the poor dog had succumbei
and wns dead. Then concluded that
he had made strike for life and lib
crty at the final moment
This impression was apparently veri-
fed a moment later. l heard Jocks
bark IN the distance. The sound was
far away and mutfied, but 1t seemed to
come from overhead. He had escaped.
Then the imposslbllity OF 1t dawned
upon my mind. There had been No
time for him to dive under the dock
and reach the top OF 1t. But. II not.
the dog had found place Of security.
His natural instinct had led him to
some safe nook which ! had over
looked.
This thought possessed me aud
brought renewed hope to my failing
spirit I would follow Jocks lead and
then yield to the inevitable without
murmur.
But where was Jock? That puzzled
me. tried to locate his muflied cry.
1t sounded 80 near and yet 30 blatant.
Something impelled me to strike out
under the boat with one arm. aud my
hand came In contact with something
soft and furry. 1t WAS Jock. and had
not henrd his constant and persistent
bark I should have concluded he was
strangling to death under the boat.
A mans wits act quickly In moments
Of great danger. or at least they do
sometimes. Mine worked with light
ning-like rapidly then. I reasoned
that could live where Jock could. aud
l plunged my head under the boat aud
grasped upward for support.
found myself moment later cling
Ing to the seat OF the overturned boat.
with my head humping against the
bottom. but with more space for
brenthin. than had enjoyed for some
time 1t WAS total darkness there. but
the air was fresh and invigorating.
Jock was fawning by my side and
whimpering with delight.
III II flash. In turning over so sudden
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-25

Quent than they used to be. but we are
stiii imperfee,iy civilized. and there are
parts OF the golden wall which a poor
mac can see over. Austen WAS both
susceptible and constant and likely 10
have trouble e,.ough without adding .
hopeless love.
did no, then know that Miss Cope
land had any considerable sum OF mon
ey In her own riEh. or any expecta-
tions beyond the share In her fathers
estate which would eventually fall to
her. which. unless I misjudyesi Mr..
Copeland. would not be liberal II bis
daughter should marry - poor man.
and might Ike nothing at pll. The true
state OF the young lady's finances has
since become known tn me. and am
willing to admit that my conduct to-
wari Austen WAS not calculated to
sui,serve his best worldly Interests.
In short. to drop the style OF envsous
sarcasm which we who live In cities
La Junta tribune., 1907-05-25
I nEAcHEp UNDER THE BoAr.


ly the boat had imprisoned a lot OF
air. and the rising water had held IT,
The bottom and sides OF the boat were
both air and water tight. Jock had
found the place OF escape either acci-
dentally or by instinct.
breathed easier and found my posi-
tlon more comfortable. There was a
good six inch space for the head. and
I could rest my elbows under the seat
of the bont. 1t was all question now
of whether there was sufficient air to
support the two OF us for half an hour
or less. BY that time. judged. the
out.
The water could not rise up higher
under the boat on account Of the i'm
prlsoned air. but our breathing steadily
exhausted the oxygen OF the latter and
added to our discomfort.
My nerves grew tense aud snappy.
and my senses began to reel. Jock,
too ceased to bark and whine. A great
slumber appeared to possess us. How
long we had been there had no way
to Judge. but when my head seemed
rsndy to split I could stand 1t no long
er must have fresh air!
I duckcd my head under the gun
wales OF the boat and crawled out.
There was moment Of sputtering and
gasping and then deep breath OF
fresh mir that sent the blood tingiing
through my whole body.
The tide had turned. and there was
space enough under the dock to live
and breathe In comfort. I filed my
lungs until they ceased their painting.
Then. remembering Jock, reached un-
der the boat and hauled his nearly life
less body up to the fresh air.
When the tide fell low enough for us
to crawl upon the bottom Of the boat
I flung myself ut full length on It and
rested. Jock spread himself out by my
side ready as ever to rest and sleep.
Later l examined the high level Of
the tide under the dock and found that
the water had come up to within hal:
an inch of the boards. No man could
hnve lived there, and had not Jock
found the fresh air under the boat
neither OF us would be here to testify
to the truthfulness of this tale.
But Jock doesn't pose ~ = hero. and
I'm not saying that be II one, but ysu
must admit I owe my life to him.