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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02
Wednesday, January 2. 1907
Tiger ana vuIture of the Sen.

Tiger ana tuiture OF the Sen.
If the "kller" whale is "the tiger of
the sea-" as the writer of an interest
Ing article In the September Windsor
has 1t, the orcas surely are the vultures
of the ocean. In connection with whale
catching the author of this interesting
natural history article tells of the fol
lowing incident: Some years ago a
whaler In the northwest had killed
large whale and had the animal along
side when 1t was attacked by school
of orcas. They doubtless were half
starved and, crazed by the scent of
blood that extended away long dis
taEce, probably followed 1t up like
hounds. Immediately attacking the
whale. The men, with spades and
lances, cut and slashed Mt them, In
1icting terHble blows. yet despite this
the orcas literally tore the whale from
the ropes and carried 1t off. This GER
tainly shows that the orcas, together
with very fair share of intelligence,
are also creatures of extraordinary
courage. Dundee Advertiser.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02
Dig the grave and /let me lie.



The buffalo IS the bulkiest living land
animal native to North America. A
full grown buffalo bull stands about
five feet eight or ten inches at the
shoulder and weighs about 1900
pounds. But specimens of over six
feet at the withers have been recorded,
and Mr.. Hornaday tells me that he
weighed living bull at 2,190 pounds.
A full grown COW stands about four
feet eight at the shoulders and. accord
ing to Audubon, weighs about 1.200
pounds, though Henry says seldom over
700 or 800 pounds. The lower weight
seems to be nearer the average run.
but / have seen cows that stood as
high and looked as heavy as ordinary
bulls. = Ernest Thompson Seton In
Scribner's.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02

"Flatman. hear you were arrested
the other day for Insulting and brow
beating janitor. How did you come
out?"
II was tried for 1t and acquitted"
"On the ground that 1t was justifi-
ableT"
mo; the jury couldn't be made to
believe such thing was possible."-
Chicago Tribune.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02
stevenson,s Grave.

No English novelist rests in more
eccentric spot than that chosen by
Robert Louis Stevenson. who Is buried
on the summit of the forest clad Vaila,
in the island of Samoa. The day after
his death at Vailima. IN 1894, his re-
mains were carried to the top of this
precipitous and picturesque peak by
sixty sturdy Samoans, who had loved
and now mourned their dead chief,
Tusitula. A party of forty had pre-
viously cut a pathway through the
thick, tangled wood with knives and
axes, while another party had pre-
pared the grave. With Infinite care
and trouble they bore him shoulder
high over the rough ground to his last
long home. and there, under the starry
sky, they left him to sleep forever, with
the Pacific at his feet. On either side
of his tombstone Is a bronze plate.
One bears the words, "The Tomb of
Tusitula," while the othmn1inuia ascribed
with his own req 3:
uuHr
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02
study Yourself.

In order to judge of the inside of
others study your own. for men in gen.
eral are very much alike and though
one has one prevailing passion and an
other has another, yet their operations
are much the same. and whatever en-
cages or dlsgusts, pleases or offends
you in others will enrage, disgust
please or offend others in you.--Ches-
terfield.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02

IT Y take kmy departure WI
Mis- Deaplain wearing cot
ee IL |at told of trouble.
Vha:f shall do?" she said.
E bef Pa told that my loss at bridse
list Isl $105 / had no idea was
ying Nor money"
~ And my gain is exactly the same
amount Though l knew that we were
playing for stakes, do not feel at lib
erty to accept my winnings"
"Why SOP"
you for one did not know that you
were risking anything. The money
you lost may have gone to me. You
are In an unpleasant position. So am
1. There Is a way out for both. Let
me turn In my winnings to cover your
loss"
There was no trouble in persuading
her to accept the terms, at least tenn
porarily, for she had no money with
her, and she told me she would need to
break the matter to her father, who
would be greatly shocked at hearing
that she had been gambling. l bade
her good night after asking permission
to call and, going to the hostess, paid
her loss.
Two days later upon opening my
morning mail I found note from
Mrs. Peabody inclosing a note and a
check for $1OS from Mr.. Delaplain in
payment of his daughters loss at
bridge whist. Mrs. Peabody called my
attention to the fact that the amount
was So more than the loss. l supposed
this to be an error until, referring to
Mr.. Delaplain's note, | saw In post
script on the second page, "The So Is
to cover the supper"
What should l do with this amount?
1t did not belong to me and was in
tended as a snub for Mrs. Peabody.
Should l return 1t to her, calling her at
tention to the snub? Such crime
attending any more entertainments at
her house. | thought the matter over
and concluded to accept the conse-
quences. / inclosed a check for the
surplus amount with Mr.. Delaplain's
note, underscoring the postscript with
blue pencil.
A week later l met Mrs Peabody
face to face on the steps of ST. James
church. She gave me the dead cut.
My decision was more than one relat-
ing to Mrs. Peabody. 1t included the
smart set of which Mrs. Peabody was
distinguished member. Something
In the old fashioned demeanor of Miss
Delaplaln told me that If l adhered to
the smart set l wouldn't be fitting
companion for her, and l knew that
after her first experience she would
not get lost among them again. My
withdrawal proved to be no loss to me,
for in time | became engaged to Miss
Delaplain. was glad to be privileged
to return in gifts the amount of my
gain at the bridge whist. which l al
ways claimed I had won from her.
Besides the money, won a wife.
NATHAN WHITE HOWE.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02

Holly Beach aVg., nssldne,
Holly Beach.
T. w. Howell, of Cape May Court
House, acting pastor.
Service on the Lords Day:
Preaching 1890 am. and 7.30 pm.
Children's Service, 2.30 pm.
" " "
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY
TRINITY
Wildwood Borough Hall.
Rev. HowardE Snyder, B. "A. pastor in
charge.
Morning Service, 1915.
Vesper service 7.4h p. m.
Sunday-school 2.30 p. m.
A cordial invitation extended to all.
" W W
Christian Science services are held
at the home of w. g. Goldy, Young
avenue, Holly Beach, every Sunday
morning at 1920; First house on the
left from Boardwalk).
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-01-02
Are you in the Market to buy a Home
or Invest in GrOundl

If so the following may interest you:
house, 23d ave-, North Wildwood, story,
rooms, 5000.
2 2 houses, oath ave-, North Wildwood, sto-
ry, rooms, 800
3 house, oath and N. Y. aves., North Wild
wood, story, rooms, s., 500
A house, Oak avenue, Wildwood, story,
8 house, Cedar avenue, Wildwood, story,
"a rooms, $1,000.
8 house, Cedar avenue, Wildwood, story,
7 l house, Magnolia avenue, Wildwood, 4
story, IL rooms, $1,000.
s department. hotel, Rio Grande ave-, Holly
Beach. story, 81 rooms, $4,000. =.
8 house, Bennett avenue, Holly Beach, 3
story, IL rooms, 4,500.
10 l house, Davis avenue, Holly. Beach, 3
story. IL rooms, 5000.
III house, Burk ave-, Ii room store l house
store, Burk avenue, 20x4O IT,, $1,000 /
house aos5na snrk q ays sa rear $1,000 lot Oak
IL l house, 25th St., North Wildwood, l5
rooms, 5000.
IS house, house spiSer s. Ice avenue, Holly Beach, IL
IA 2 houses, Cedar ave-, houses, Schellenger
ave-, as a whole, $4,000.
10 houses, Garfield avenue, as whole,
lots, Davis avenue, Holly Beach, 40 by 100,
$1,000.
2 2 lots, Taylor avenue, Holly Beach, ocean
front, $1,000 each.
8 l lot, Roberts avenue, Holly Beach, ocean
4 lot, Montgomery avenue, Holly Beach,
$3.50.
lots, New York avenue, North Wildwood,
30 by 100, $500 each.
6iots, 22d avenue, North Wildwood, 30 by
100, $500 each,
7 A lots, on 25th ST., North Wildwood, 1880
each.
8 lots on 26th ST., North Wildwood, sl,5O0
each.
Before purchasing see
Oliver j. Leigh,
Corner Cedar and Pacific Avenues,
Wildwood, N. j.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
WELLINGTON.
Cunning Reported to Be Fine-LoeaI Happen
lngs and Personal Mention.

Cunning Reported to Be Fine-LoeaI Happen
lngs and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times
WELLINGTON, Nov. 12:-Mr. Morris
Bartlette, who for the past year has
been assistant station agent of our
town, has been appointed a place at
Clayton, Delaware.
Since the cunning season has opened
we have many visitors with gun and
dog who pronounce cunning such fine
sport that some of our ladies have
caught the spirit, and have been known
recently, to shOuldar gun and.go on a
tramp hunting game.
Presiding Elder Rooms, of Smyrna,
preached in Asbury M. E. Church,
Sunday morning, November, 10th.
Funeral services of Mrs. VIM. War
ner, who died recently, we're held at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph
MallaIieu, on Monday morning of last
week. A large number of friends gath
cred to pay their last respects to one
whom to know was tolove. Interment
at MillingtOn cemetery, Rev. G. W.
Moore officiated.
There will be a social held at the
home of Mrs. Henry Tonkin on Thanks
giving evening. An interesting pro-
gram will be furnished and refresh
ments served. Silver offering at the
door. A novel feature of the social
will be a Chinese and his luncheon.
By the payment of five cents you NAV
see the Chinese and partake of his
luncheon. Proceeds for the benefit of
Asbury NJ. E. Church. All most cor
daily invited.
Personals: Rev. G. W. Moore at
tended the Epworth League Conven-
tom held at st. Michaels last week =
Miss Ada Comegys, of Wilmington, is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John New
nam, near towR-Mr. Robert Massey,
of Colorado, is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Fl. Q. Hendrickson. Mrs. J. L.
Smith, Mrs. G. W. Moore and Mrs. j.
E. Hurlock attended the annual meet
ing of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society held at Smyrna last Thursday.
Mrs. E. E. White, of Delaware City,
spent few days in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. r. J. Taylor attended
the Jamest own Exposition last week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
CHESWOLD.
Revival Meetings Started al BetheI-Bold
RObbery-LOcal Happenings and Personals.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CAEswoLD, Nov. 12:-Pastor Mccain
commenced his extra meetings at Bethel
Sunday evening.
An Epworth League Social is being held
this (Monday) evening at the home of Mrs.
Lettie Boggs,
A very bold robbery in which the value
lost by one of our citizens was not large oc-
cured Saturday between 9 and 10 a. m. The
scene of the ROBBERY at that hour was In
conspicuous place and therefore shows a
clean cut piece of work. Our citizens are
resting quiet but we are organized into
mutual protective association for some time
to come.
Pastor McCann's discourse Sunday MORN
ing was on the line of rejoicing on the vic
tory for local option. In his absence con-
Quoting the revival work at Bethel the Ep-
worth League filed out short service in
the evening at Cheswold.
Pastor Mccain has organized a teachers
training class for CheswOld Sunday School
which meets weekly.
Miss Elsie Cantwell entertained a small
company Friday evening last at her home.
The game of finch was feature of the
evenings enjoyment.
Miss Mary Anderson entertained a small
company Saturday evening in honor of her
guests Miss Helen Matthews of Hurlock.
Md, and Miss Fora Jaslln of Sudlersville,
Md, who were school friends of hers at the
Conference Academy Dover
PERsoNALs:-Rev. Milton Mccain as vice
president of the Easton District Epworrh
League Association attended their annual
convention held at ST. Michaels, Md, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday of last week.
Mr.. Severn Taylor of Dover was a guest
of Mrs. Rose Richards, his daughter, over
Sunday.-Mrs. NJ. D. Casson and son visited
Mrs. James Vane, her mother, Dover last
week.-Mrs.. Davis of Wilmington was a
guest of Miss Sarah and Miss Susan Moore
and other friends last week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
BLACKBIRO.
Revival Meetings Start at Scott N. E, Church.
Local Happenings and Personals

-LOcal happenings and Personals
Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
BLAoKBIRD, Nov. 12:-Revival meetings
started in Scott NJ. E. Church Sunday even
ing and will continue for several weeks.
Come out and help to have great success in
this glorious work. Services start at seven
O'Clock.
Miss Beulah Buckson entertained a num-
Der of her young friends in honor of her
10th birthday, Friday evening, November
7th.
PERsONALs:-Mrs. George G. Heinold
spent Friday in WilmingtOn.-Miss Martha
G. Ferguson has returned home after a
months visit with friends in North Caro-
hna.-Mr. and Mrs. James Fortner spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fortner
in Smyrna.-Mrs. Ella Vanhorn, of New
Jersey, spent part of last week with her
mother, Mrs. QUESTIONABLE. and Mrs.
William L. Reynolds Jr., and daughter.
Ruth, spent Sunday with her father, Mr..
David w. Staats.-Mrs. William Fortner
spent Friday in Wilmington. Clara
FenemOre has returned home after weeks
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fenemore.-Mis Edible Burris, of Dover.
is visiting Miss Ella Buckson.-Mr. Gard
ner Ford and sister. Miss Beulah, spent
Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Herman
Stats near Blackbird Mr.. Fred Heinold
spent Sunday with Mr. Irving Hutchinson.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
Deafness canuot Be Cured

9y local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way 70 cure deafness, and that is by CONSTITUTIONAL
remedies Deafness is caused by an inaamed
CONDITION OF the mucous lining OF the Eustachisn
IuOe. When this tube is inflamed you have a
I.uinDnng sound or imperfect hearing and when
u IS entirely closed. Deafness is the result. ara
nnless the inflammation can be taken out and mis-
tu1e restored TO Its normal condition. hearing
VIII De destroyed forever: nine cases out Of tsn
are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but An
Unnamed condition of the mucous surfaces
Mewlll give One Hundred Dollars for apy case
OF Deafness (eansed by catarrh) that cannot Ne
cureu Dy bars Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars
free.
F. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo. oil
Sold by Druggists 15c.
lake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
GGo%fo %esring Blankets and Comforts

COTTON BLANKETS white and gray, full ia sze 81 So
SI65, SI87, $500, $3.50 per pair
BLANKETS partly wool, full size 1915 and 3d. so pair
ALL-WOOL BLANKETS, in white, gray red and plads
ia Red $500 and 5000 per pair. 1874 White and
Gray $3.50 5000 and S675 per pair. 114 plaid $675
per pair.
CRIB BLANKETS $2.25 and 81 rs per pair.
COMFORTS Silkaline ued in light and colored covers
II inches by II inches, $3.50 each In dark colored
quilted covers, same size, SITS each
sATEEN COVERED COMFORTS, quilted Persian pat,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
TOWNSEND.
Special Correspondence to the TIMES.

oPoOIaI correspondence 70 the ZINES.
PersOnals:-Miss Mable Latham, of
Virginia, is visiting Miss Ethelwyn
Maloney, and expects to spend the
winter with her.-Mrs. VIII. Reynolds
and children are visiting her parents,
Rev. j. b. Beauchamp and wife, in
Greensboro.-Miss Beaulah Hogdson
and brother Paul were over Sunday
visitors with their aunt, Mrs. Joseph
Wilson, in Smyrna. -Lattimer Satter
field who has been dangerously ill with
typhoid fever for the past three months
Is able to be among his friends again.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

terms IL inches by so inches. S225 each Same size
Comforts floral designs, S2.75 each
HEAVY SATEEN COVERED QUILTED COMFORTS
u inches by 80 inches, S3.25 each Extra large 81
inches by 90 inches Sateen Covered Quilted Comforts
Persian patterns, So 90 each
FINE FRENCH SATEEN COVERED COMFORTS,
beautiful patterns 72 inches by 50 inches 90 each
DOWN COMFORTS, cambria covered us each
SATEEN COVERED DOWN COMFORTS, $500, s5.75.
each. - T''|0
SILK COVERED DOWN COMFORTS, 5000 each.
Second Floor
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
Vases at Half Price.

Splendid values. Lake handsome cabinet
or mantel ornaments Very suitable for gift
giving. They're in Nippon, Moragi, Green
Hampshire, Royal Bonn. Florian and Eocean
Ware.
Regular prices were $500, So 90, $500,
1915, $500, $2;75, $3.50, $3.50 each.
Sale prices are $500. $500. $3.50. S1.ss,
$1.5O, $1.Ss, $l.25, 75c each.
See Bargain Table
Art floor, head of stairs
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

W. G. Myers, of Blackiston, has
purchased William Blodgett farm, bet
ter known as the John Yves Ford farm,
located on the road leading from Dex-
ter's Corner to the Cypress bridges. In
Mr.. FOrd's time this was considered
one of the best producing farm in Black
bird Hundred, and as MIR. Myers is a
hustler and an up-to-dste farmer, no
doubt if it ever did produce it will do
it again. Mr.. Myers is going to i'm
prove, and farm it in connection with
his home farming.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

Theodore Allen. who has been con-
fined to his bed for several days and
under the care of DR.. j. S. Cobb, was
removed to the Delaware Hospital las t
Saturday.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

The supper given by the Willing
Workers, of Ewells NJ. P. Church, last
Friday and Saturday evenings, was a
decided success, netting the church
about sixty dollars.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
ParlOr Rockers

Over $50 different patterns, in golden
oak, imitation and solid mahogany. wood.
leather rush and upholstered seats.
Reed Rockers in shellac, green and dark
finishes. Some with leather seats and
backs. Every day new pieces are arriv.
ing, Insuring you the latest designs the
manufacturers offer.
Prices range from $3.50 to $1,000.
First floor.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

PersOnaIs:-Mr, J. B. Book, of Will
mington, was in Clayton last Satur-
day.-Mr Aubrey Vandever, of Will.
mington, visited Clayton friends last
Saturday. Mrs. James Purson, of
Chester, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. John T. Rheims, of near Clayton
Mr.. Charles Smith, of Warwick,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. J. T.
Rheims.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

On but his third run as a freight
brakeman, Lewis Fem, of Dover, was
caught while coupling cars, his right
hand being smashed so badly that am
putation was necessary.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
CLAYTON.
All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.

Mr.. William H. Cacy, of Massey,
has sold his farm near Swan Greek oc =
cupied by Mr.. J. T. Moffett for $500.
It contains 325 acres. Mr.. Moffett will
continue to tenant same.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

Mrs. Mary Bice, wife of William
Bice, of Clayton, died Saturday after a
lignering illeess in her 10Th year. She
had beeh in failing health for some
time and death was due to general de-
bility. Until three years ago, the time
she m Dved to Claytoa, she was a resi-
dent of near Taylor's Bridge. Mrs.
Bice is a Canadian by birth and was
born in the northern part of Canada
on April 4, 1881 She moved to De'a-
ware in 1877 and in 1856 she married
Mr.. William Bice and has made him
faithful and devoted wife. Funeral
services were held at the residence of
her step daughter, Mrs William
Tweedle, Monday afternoon and inter
ment was made at Glenwood Cemetery
Smyrna, Rev. N. G. Clough oficiati ng.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13
Bargains in
Dinner Sets

English Dinner Sets, white and gold decora-
tons, 100 pieces. Regular price, $12, now
5000.
1O0-piece English Sets, dainty flower decora-
ton, with gold trimming, Regular price $14.OO.
Now $11.00
Dinner Set, English porcslain, flow blue
decoration: gold trimmings 100 pieces. Reg
ular price SIS. Now $11.
10O-piece Dinner Set. English porcelain,
Canton blue decoration with gold trimmings.
Regular price, SIT; now $1,000.
130-pieee English Dinner Set. flow blue and
gold decoration. Regular price, $2s; now
$4,000.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

The first arrest on the Peninsula for
the robbery of a rural mail box was
made at Marydel on Saturday, when
Post Offie Inspector William J. Max
well, of Wilmington, apprehended
Robert Kennard, a negro farmer,
charged with stealing the mail from a
rural box near Sudlersville. Kennard
waived examination and was taken to
Baltimore for trial in the Fedora
Court.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

Charles Taylor, a brakeman on the
P. B. & W. Railroad, fell from freight
car at Porters and was so badly mang
led, that both arms had to be amputa-
ted.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

The P. B. & w. Railroad Company
have now in contemplation the moving
of the pumping station at Clayton to
the west side of the track, in order to
facilitate the unloading of coal.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1907-11-13

The family of George Bramble, ex
poets to move from Clayton to Phila
delphia about the 18th Of this month.
Mr.. Bramble has had employment in
the city since last winter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-10-18
! STEPHEN eIRA:.n.
The Eccentric Millionaire Was . "A ar
Of Many Moods.

10 ct il subscription from Stephen
Girar,. founder Of t;ilarh col:ay. in
Philadelphia. was not an easy l.;,ttssa.
1t required tact AND the right i;ltrot,,r.
tioA. and many failed. While few sue.
cecdel. 1t is told by the author of "Tha
french Blood In America" that Samuel
Coates. a genial Quaker, was one Of
the few men who knew how to APP
proach the eccentric millionaire
He was a manager Of the Pennsyl.
vania hospital and called OH Girard FOR
the purpose of raising money for the
support Of that institution.
well, how much do you want,
Coates?" asked Girard in his usual
brusque tones.
"Just what thee pleases to give, Ste.
phen," replied the Quaker. Girard
wrote out check for $1,000 and, hand.
Ing it to Mr.. Coates, was surprised to
see that gentleman pocket it without
looking at the amount.
"What! You don't look to see how
much I give you?" cried Girard incred.
ulously.
phen," replied the Quaker.
"Give me back my check. and will
change it, said Girard after a mo-
ment's pause.
"A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush. thee knows, Stephen" mildly
replied the Quaker. Without another
word Girard sat down and wrote him
out second check for $1,000.
His farm on the outskirts Of Phila-
delphia was one Of the best in the
country, and while living in town he
often drove out before breakfast to see
that all was going we'll. He was very
exacting with his hired hands and never
trusted the management Of his farm to
any one else. but ran it himself, as he
did all his affairs Arriving one morn
Ing little earlier than usual, he was
greatly annoyed at not finding his man
at work on Il fence that he was build.
ing The mans wife, noticing Girard
approaching the house. hurriedly awoke
her husband and sent him to his duties
by way of the back door. After visit
ing the house Girard returned to the
fence and, seeing the man at his post,
reprimanded him for being late.
I'D been here. sir. but went back for
spade" said the workman.
NO. YOU hadn't. went and put nv
hand in your bed and found it warm"
replied G,rrl. ami lie discharged the
man on tllH 50. t
A Difficult Feat.
Have you ever tried to stand upright
on log perhaps a foot across the butt
out III an open lake, keeping your bal
ancc to every roll and dip Of the log?
Well. if you had YOU wouil realize bet
ter the marvellous balance Of the man
who not only has to DO tllis. but a!;o
maueuvcr other logs down the ,,l:rcnt
with long pike pole. chain booms TO-
gother with numhed fingers. and. in
fact, do the whole Of his days work
while balancing on a tw;r!ing, twist
ing, half submerged tree trunk --WidS
World Magazine.