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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-26
G. Lindsay Campbell

'STbree wise men OF Gotham
Went 10 sea in a tub;
II the tub had been stronger
ny song would have been longer
Sounds foolish doesn't It
a crew OF canny scotsmen,
Went to sea in an iron kettle;
The Kettle was strong
And they rounded Cape Horn in it,"
Sounds just about as crazy as the
old. foolish. familiar nursery rhyme.
but has this advantage over the
Mother Goose verse that, although
lacking in rhyme. it tells the truth. and
IS. in fact. a brief veracious account of
the marvellous voyage made recently
through the most dangerous waters in
the seven seas by the British tramp
steamer Hyndford. now discharging a
cargo OF nitrate at Oakland Ions
wharf
sixty miles TO Ahe westward Of Cape
pillar, in the South Pacific entrance to
the straits OF Magellan. the Hyndfoxd.
during northwest gale, shed all four
blades Of her propeller. without masts
suitable for carrying a spread Of can
vas and lacking the canvas 10 spread
81 the masts had been suitable. the
propelIerless tramp. now nothing more
than a great iron kettle. with a well
secured lid on it. was at the mercy OF
the clements. Pinnacle rocks, hidden
reefs. some Of them charted, most OF
them awaiting discovery by the keel
OF some proud ship. were scattered
with terrifying lavishness in all di-
rocuons. These menaces lay thickest
ia the region toward which the tempest
was driving the helpless tramp. Cap
tain John Horne. the master, was wide
awake TO the dangers ahead and fully
realized the helpless condition Of the
Hyndford. OF the exact position Of the
ship he was in some doubt, but his last
observation and the chart told him that
al any moment the vessels path might
be blocked by reef or rock, and that
once the iron kettle touched destruc-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-26

& sewing machine. As quickly as pos
sible the reeing machinery was brought
to a standstill ana Chief Engineer
]. GoodaI climbed TO the bridge and
reported to Captain Horn that the
propeller had gone. a few days later
the plunging Of the ship enabled those
to see that all four blades had broken
of. each within an inch or so OF the
boss. Each of these blades weighed
more than a ton and the thickness at
the base was more than inches And
they had been snapped off like so
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-05-26
UEE HYwE0zeD
AT P0RT 2Z4NLEY
NTH HHER GEzNYYG4cK SAILS SET

lion to the ship and death in tho storm
swept waters for all hands would fol-
low with swift certainty
Facing Fate Fearlessly
The shippers knowledge was soon
common property, but no panic fol-
lowed this complete realization of their
common peril. The officers, true to the
traditions Of their profession, prepared
calmly to accept whatever fate might
have in store, and the Chinese sailors
and stokers. treasured by the conn-
dence of their superiors, stood by TO
help in a tight for life.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-10-25

dew on him, for they had both been
close to death. There came a surge
and swirl through the crowd, and
Dextry swooped upon them like Il
hawk.
BE We hurt? Holy Mackinaw! When
l see EN- blaze away | yells at We ii,
to bust my throat. | shore though,
you was gOsle. Although | can't say
but this KILN was a sight for sore
eyes-so neat an genteef-stlli, as a
rule. In these street brawls it's the
t%nnOcuous bystander that has flowers
sent around to his house afterward."
Look at this" said Glenister. Breast
high IN the wall against which they
had c%rouched, not three feet apart,
were bullet holes.
"Them's the first two he unhltched,''
Dextry remarked, jerking his head
toward the object in the street. Must
have been "A new gun IN pulled hard
-throwed him to the right. See"
Even TO the girl II was patent thai
had she not been snatched as she was
the bullet would have found her.
Come away quick" she painted, and
they led her into a nearby store, where
she sank upon a seat and trembled un.
til Dextry brought her a glass Of
whisky.
Here, miss" he said. Pretty tough
go for a 'cheechako' I'm afraid you
amt gettin' enamoured Of this here
country a whole lot"
Fol half an hour he talked to her
in his whimsical way Of foreign things
till she was quoted. Then the part.
ners arose to go. Although Glenister
had arranged for her to stop with the
wife OF the merchant for the rest Of
the night, she would not.
II can't go to bed. Please don't leave
me! I'm too ervOus. I'll go mad II
you do. The strain of the last week
has been too much for me. If l sleep
I'll see the faces OF those men again"
Dextry talked with his companion,
then made a purchase which he laid
at the lady's feet.
Here's a pair of half grown gum
boots. You put en- on an come with
us. Well take your mind of OF things
complete. An as fer sweet dreams,
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-10-25

They sdW the slender man spin hat
round.
placed his arm about her waist. Her
eyes were. staring and horror filled.
Don't be frightened" said he, smil-
ing at her reassuringly. But his Own
lips shook and the sweat stood out like
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-10-25

RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.
d.. Deichons Relief for Rheumatism and Neural.
the system Is remarkable and UNFORTUNATELY pr
Iemoves AZ once the cause aud the disease i'm.
neuisteiy disappears. The first desc greatly
druggist, Red Cloud. o"'"'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
SEARCH FOR WOMAN
PROVES FRUITLESS
Miss Annie Thompson Dis
appeared From Woman's
Christian Home Thurs
day.

No clue has been found as TO The
whereabouts OF Miss Annie Thompson,
who has been missing from the Women s
Christian Association Home. I7le Thlr-
teenth street northwest. since Thurs
day.
Miss Thompson had lived in Washing
ton for the last seven years. and during
that time had made her home at the
association building. She IS thirty-eight
years old and was employed in a
women's tailoring establishment She
left the home at the usual time Thurs
day morning and II was supposed she
had started for work.
1t was thought that Miss Thoupscn
might have been taken suddenly iil. hut
a canvass OF all hospitals and other re-
treats failed to threw any light on her
disappearance. At the home this morn
Ing IL was said that Miss Thompson
had taken nothing from her room and
that she did not even have a Batchel
with her when she left the building.
Miss Thompson Is described a. an nm
usually attractive woman. She wore
stylish cloIhing and was very neat i'm
appearance. She IS an affable talLer.
AMI has a number OF friends in the CITY
She was dressed Ia a white shirt
waist and black skirt and hat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Csrruthers & Phelan, Fred LItteheld.
alrs. r. Bradley, z. ]. wanach. c. c.
Smithson, CORTLAND X. Smith, 2. Loril-
Of Mr.. Colt, p. LOr,llard, Courtlar.d
Smith and others to take part toe
jumping races bid fair 20 be highly sue
cesstuL AS usual, states viii De I'D IN
the big pavilion and large number Of
layers VIII be on hand from New York
and other points to accommodate those
VINO Speculate on the chances OF the
horses- Many of the best riders from
the Northern circuit will come on 10
take mounts. while there will also be
olany recruits from the New York
tracks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

1st OF the month, have filled unusually
well, according 10 ". p. Riggs, secre-
tary Of the club, and II may DE expected
that these events Will furnish some high
lass sport. Steeplechasfng, rs usual,
VIII be made a big feature OF the meet
iug' and races for gentlemen riders viii
De another part OF the sport that viii
appeal 10 Baltimore and washington
patrons Of the game.
applications for Quarters.
AIMING those who have written for
stable room are r. J. Walden, Chelsea
Stable. David Dunlop. NJ. L. Hayman.
Barney Schneider, William Shields.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
GENERAL GR0SVENoR HERE:
IN SUPREME COURT CASE

Gen. Charles II. Crosveno- e.
weeks TIP abroad, is now in VVaeSt,ssl--A
Ton. Notwithstanding the fact thai trso
tEeeSs ago he celebrated his saI,a y, -. .
f robust RSi s5tb he is The piotgrs Of
lhgtOn is IL look after q 90, NSsH-
S SClnes up today before the United etatas
oe, pIeine Court He Will be here 20,
me general says his months st,,- -
Great Britain has moro 1rS,1IS,' - hlay IN
on the tariff 'ai'o-latter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
DR.. R. D. HARLAN RETURNS
AFTER TRIP TO EUROPE

DR.. Richard Davenport Harlan has re-
turned to the city after a trip abroad,
where he went TO visit the Paris Ecole
des Sciences Politidues and the London
School of Economics and Finance.
DR.. Harlan says he found much OF
value for the development of the College
of Political Sciences; that the American
consular service well deserved its repu-
tatiOn for inef1ciency, but that since n
had been placed under civil service II
would be valuable branch OF the Cow
eminent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
LOCAL BANK STOCKS
IN GOOD DEMAND
United States Trust Held
Above Par-Gain in Met
ropolitan-Gas 70.

Clearly the feature OF today's session
of the local stock market was the
strength and activity In local bank
stocks. Both the United States Trust
Company and the Metropolitan National
shares were very strong and in good de-
mand, the former being the feature In
an advance from the peg at 81 10 par
bid for 1000 shares, followed later by
bids Of IOi for round lots. These bids
followed sales at 80, some brokers who
have been in the habit OF Offering the
stock at above bid prices. being sur
prised to find their tenders snapped up.
Not only did the broker making the
offers bid par and later io1 for Loo
shares. but he offered to loan brokers
all the stock that they wanted &C bor-
row and buy all they wanted to sell"
This was notice, In both English. that
the insiders will not have their stock
used as plaything and that they are
ready TO stand behind II hereafter. Met
ropolitan National was ex-dividend the
serni-annuai 6 per cent dividend and
opened tame at sos. with a small lot at
SOs. then more at 306lL. and broker
found the market he was apparently not
looking for. for a lot at zoe.
Fun With Sellers.
These trades in bank stocks Afforded
amusement 10 the brokers.
as they were in the nature of sur
prise Hibbs e. Co. were the buyers Of
most OF the shares. and the buying was
OF the kind that Immediately checks
liquidation without having to take much
stock. although the bids were made
openly and above board for any part of
l COO shares, and would probably have
been followed up with bids for an
other 1,0Oo had the first tender been &C
cepted.
Gas Shares 70.
There was not much doing in Wash
'hgton Gas It is still a waiting game.
with speculative opportunities that did
not appeal 10 the brokers. The price
was very steady. with bids a fraction
under and offers a fraction over.
Washington Railway preferred sold at
1i4U71%, the inside price, Just before
the close IL was apparently an i'm
perative order but 713L was the best bid
at the time although III had been bid
little earlier.
other stocks were steady, but Inaet-
i've.
There was a fair trade in bonds at
1e9z 4797s for Washington Railway As
The interest on the session was per-
haps greater than for some days past.
anE the general list was we'll up 10
Saturdays close.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
LOCAL MENTION.
For the Sake of Your Children

Have your table supplied with Schneider s
malt Bread. It's use insures rosy cheeks,
health, and vigor. Absolutely pure-high-
est in food value. Your grocer sells It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Wedding Decorations as Elaborate or
simple as desired. shaffer. florist, 18th & I.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
Cut your Cas- an in HaIf

BY using Gregory's Governor Burner,
See display in our 18th st. window.
SIC 18th st. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
STAR EVENTS
PROMISED AT
PIMLICOMEET
Over One Hundred Horses
Already Quart cred at
Club Stables.

BALTIMORE, Oct. THE autumn
meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club
will begEI ar the Pimlico track on Sat
urday, October 26. Il will last for thir-
teer. racing days, and a week la.er the
close Of the Eastern racing season viii
begin at the Benning course.
There is every prospect that the meec-
ing IN Baltimore viii be tho greatest
that ever took place at old Pimlico.
Baltimcreans and washingtoniens alike
are keen for the sport and the attend
ance is expected to exceed any other
session held in Baltimore in many years,
Recoliectlons OF the time when such
giants Of the turf as Parole Tom Ochil-
tree, Harry Bassett, RaceIand, and EN-
peror of Norfolk contested for rich
prizes there are brought wildly to mind
by the historic course, which In many
respects presents tho same appearance
It did when il was the common battle
field for thoroughbreds from all sections
Of the United States. improvements
have had TO be made. but the coursesis
yet one OF the most picturesque and
best south Of New York. Indeed. the
track itself Is the fastest this side OF
New York. while the steeDlechase field
best OF any In the country, both BY
trainers and Jockeys.
Stable Room Scarce.
Stable room at PifrIico viii be as
scarce as butterflies in December when
the meeting cpeus. Already there are
more than 100 horses quartered there,
including those OF Robert Neville. II.
Rozier Duiauy, B. Flippen. William
Jennings. G. ]. EnglekinE. W. Stewart
Dihenderfe-. Harry Rites, Joe West
and c. c. Hall, and fast work has been
done by many OF the racers, so that the
new arrivals from New York and other
points VIII have 10 be at their best 70
beat them.
A large consignment win be sent from
the Benning track a few days before
the meeting begins. Gen. W. T. Towne
has several likely ones In his lot that
VIII take so-Pe beating, while Billy
Garth viii send several. Ed Hanna has
Cd Weirdsome. always q popular and
successful horse at Pimlico. In good
shape and he VIZ have several others.
including Puritan Girl. owned by Bruce
Anderson, OF Washington. Mr.. Garth
also will send several OF his string from
New York.
The stake events. which closed on the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
The Macdonald School of Phrenology

and Psychology Is now located 61s srd
NV: Friends and patrons invited. Nine.
L. Macdonald. Professor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
COall coall cOalI

Best coal and wood. Low prices r. ]. q
nc. Grace, 4th & + ne. Phone Lincoln 2S5.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

Jones & Laughlin are to erect the
largest steel rail mill in the country.
and thus prove n rival to the United
States Steel Corporation.
Twelve thousand laborers employed In
R!l branches Of shipping are out on 81
strike IN New Orleans.
Reading. Amalgamated. Union Pacioo
Rrd the Steels covered 81 per cent of
the business transacted last weeL, on
the New York Stock Exchange
Loaning rates on Wall Street 4 IN :
per cent This is a positive Indication
that the shorts are not out of the woods
yet
Brooklyn Rapid Transit earned %
per cent for the fiscal year 1907 as
compared with 46l in 1906
London market quiet but cheerful
with further advance I'm cOnsOls TO S3N
making IL per cent since last Monday.
Union Pacific meeting tomorrow. when
-. II. Rogers is expected 70 retire from
the board
Canadian railroads report that they
Rre In better position to handle the
crops than ever before.
A. Q. Brown g. Co-Tne banks on Sat
urday lost $4,000 in their operations
with the Subtreasury. and for the week
pares with a gain I'm the preceding week
OF 81, 632, 900. The Subtreasury is creditor
ut the clearing house this morning in
the sum of 1861. 09l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
STOCKS, BONDS, MONEY, AND GRAIN
New York Stocks

Quotations furnished by A. o. Brown &
Co, Munsey Building; Members New York
Stock EXCHANGED
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

London market quiet but cheerful.
with further advance in consOls TO S3L
making IL per cent since last Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Union Pacific meeting tomorrow. when
-. II. Rogers is expected 70 retire from
the board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Canadian railroads report that they
are In better position to handle the
crops than ever before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Brooklyn Rapid Transit earned 500
per cent FOR the fiscal year 1907 as
compared with 46l in 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Loaning rates on Wall Street 4 In :
per cent This is a positive Indication
that the shorts are not out of the woods
yet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Reading. Amalgamated. Union PacIec
REd the Steels covered 81 per cent ot
the business transacted last week on
the New York Stock Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Twelve thousand laborers employed In
81 branches Of shipping ate out on a
strike IN New Orleans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07
DRESSED POULTRY.

receipts. normal. Demand active.
turkeys. hens, undrawn. per ID.
toc' average. undrawn, per h., I53l6c;
chickens, large. per ID. I7aISc: 40.
small, rer h.. 1890: hens. choice per
10, l5Glec; ROSTERS. per 10. p3i0c.
ducks, old. per ID. 9diOc; do. spring
per d. l34l4s. 5cese. per ID. 5dSc'
A NJ nc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

y,1 f,PlieS-fo rk Imperial. packed, pa.
fruf packed, S35OaA75: Spv- Ie,- ' ~
pIS1 T. Se22i12-75; loose packed. 5oFiSI -
., ftssaches--Per box, s9Sc250: corpr T,cS9'
apes-Niagaras lie, Oola,..,.- -
l5c; Corcords, l25bc. Ks IS4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-07

Chickens. fancy, large. 1TG1s. do, me-
dunn. 17q1s: do, small, 17alS: do, com
mon, Il; hens. per ID, Il: roostecs. per ID,
8; ducks, spring, large. per ID. 1ld12.
90, small, per h., 9gl0; geese. per ID,
6qS; turkeys, toms. per b.. II: do.
n ne per 10, .; turkeys. thin. per It..
Evening star., 1907-10-26
EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.
Husband Ordered to Pay Wife Fifty
Cents Weekly.

Hannah Brooks, colored, weighing nearly
800 pounds. with a score of witnesses. ap-
peared before Judge DeLacy in the Ju-
venile Court late Thursday afternoon.
complaining that her husband, Daniel
Brooks, aged sixty-three years, did not
properly contribute to her support
"Ain't guilty ma-se'f." Daniel declared
as he stood before the bar of Justice.
"Jedge, yer homer" Hannah COM
menced, dis man don't give me nuthin'
and is all de time drinkin' gin, an acts
in a scan'lous way, an is a wufless ole
black man. l has been a good wife, an
amt nebber don anything disprudent
deed l amt. jedge: all 1 wants is for Dan
lei to suppote me-"
"Jedge, you SIC / is suffering with 'ru.
mat!Z." Daniel explained. II is a ole
man an l cawn't hahdly suppote ma-sef
Hannah an me is been married for twenty
years, an, jedge. when I was able 1 GER
t'inly did do de right thing, but, jedge
she done drove me away. She say she
didn't care If nebber come back an OF
coase l lef' her. OATS how 1t was, yel
homer
why do not you two old folks try tc
settle your difficulties and make up?'
the court inquired. Are you both willing
to live together againT"
Judge Lacey, Daniel say he don't
Evening star., 1907-10-26
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-C. II. Gal,'an. Chicago;
Daniel Webster and Mrs. Webster Maine
City. Mich. T J. Drummond and Mrs.
Drummond. New York; William III. Cor
ham. Seattle. Wash.
New Wiilard-W c. Mayo and Mrs
Mayo, Richmond. Va: r. G. Ogden. New
York; Ed Brush. Greenwich. Conn: J A
Muse and Mrs Muse Bristol, Va; II. w.
tawcett. Haymarket, Va.
Raleigh-H H. Fairfield. Boston, l. Ia
Salter and Mrs. Salter Pittsburs: J. Lea
Ensign. jacksonville. Fla; J. y. Temple
ton. Pittsburg; w. ]. Lane, New YORK
Ebbitt-F. w. Warner. New York: a
]. Suplee. Philadelphia; II s. Ada ms
Boston; J. J. Post, New York; {. ii
James. Chicago.
Rigs Representative James kennenE
Ohio: ]. c. Koons. Missouri: T. e No,-
colt New York: James A. Fr'elanh.
Philadelphia: s. Worthington. New hork'
l., Kirk. wyoming: A + Mack and Mrs'
Mack. Massachusetts: DIR. j A Gay no, no, =
New York city: Ralph Rapp, New ,"'h
Shoreham - Mrs. Walter Mco my, n,.N .
Pittsburg Phelps r. Alger ind ME-
Alger. CS.N.; John Jacobson and Mts'
Jacobson. Havana: George PACKARD ~
cago: F. N Keen. Chicago: James W;
cheney. Connecticut: John IL Roy anu
Mrs Foy Pittston. Pa; Hughes spa u'' D.
Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star., 1907-10-26
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths We're reported to
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
Stephen L. Mccarthy. 10 years. 1903 q
street northwest.
Charles F. Nalley, 10 years. 706 street
northeast.
Joseph G. Shelton, 7S years. 4Oj 18th
street southeast.
Abbie Durity, 65 years, II street
southeast.
Stella R. Merillat. 20 years, Alb II
street northwest
Josephine Koch. IS years, 1918 18th
street northwest.
Johanna Sullivan. 81 years. 142S u
street northwest.
William G. Davis, 3 months, House OF
Mercy.
Beulah L. Utterback, 1 month, Hous
of Mercy.
James A. Cox months, 407 Harrison
street, Anacostia.
Laura May Boswell, l day, 10 9th
street northwest
Henry Lacey. % years, 407 Washington
street northwest.
Eliza Jones. 90 years, Home for the
Aged and Infirm.
Jane Davis, years, 80 Blagden's court.
Jane Adams. O. years, 1541 Atm street
northwest.
Evening star., 1907-10-26
Laugh With Mark Twain.

Did you ever read a Mark Twain STORY
or n Mark Twain anecdote that WAS ho'
about the best of its kind? What do yon
think a good laugh is worth2 When No"
go to theater to see funny play He
and remember how many real laughs u
gave you and think of the cost. DO you
know of anybody who has given you as
much laughter as Mark Twain? Aren
you willing to agree that his own story
Is the most interesting thing he could
write? Think of having 1t told In con-
nected form adorned with anecdotes. win
delightful stories. with his wise obserVa-
tons: Bear in mind that this wonderful
story will be finely printed, beautifully
illustrated and given to you In magazine
form, in a permanent form that can Dc
preserved indefinitely. 1t Will be many
years before the autobiography OF MARX
Twain is printed in book form-not unt-i
after his death. Mark Twain's own story
begins tomorrow in the Sunday magazine
of The Sunday Star.