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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-12-29
The Manure Sorgader,

There are not many farm imple-
ments that will pay for themselves
more quickly than manure sprcader
1t saves labor, but that is not the big
part of the profit. Some men must
hesitate about Il purchase If 1t means
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-12-29
4 arm ana
Garden
ALCOHOL ON THE FARM.
The Denatured Variety May Now Be
Made Legally.

Two years ago congress passed a
law taking the internal revenue tax
from denatured alcohol. This bill was
passed with the aid and by the in
fiuence Of farmers, who were led TO
believe that this bill would help them
settle hard question Of light and
fuel. Many Of them thought that after
the bill was passed the average farm
er would be able to make alcohol on
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-12-29
WeeviI In Wheat.

H. A. Gossard, entomologist of the
Ohio experiment station, gives the fol
lowing method of ridding wheat bins
of weevil:
To destroy weevils working in wheat
bins fumigate with bisulphide Of car
bon. Procure one pound of the liquid
for each thousand cubic feet of space
inclosed in the bin. Pour the liquid
into shallow containers, such as plates
or tin pans, and set on top of the
grain.
Make the building as nearly air tight
as possible by pasting paper strips
over the cracks, windows, etc. If the
door does not fit tightly tack a horse
blanket over it with lath strips after
charging the bin with the chemical.
Keep closed for thirty hours. Do not
bring lamp or light of any kind, such
as lighted cigar, near the building
while fumigation is in progress. Fu-
migation for thirty hours ought not to
ihjure the grain for either seeding or
milling purposes. If one fumigation
does not succeed repeat the treatment
as often as necessary, increasing the
dose if the building leaks gas.
Bovine Tuberculosis.
My experience and observations dur
Ing the past seven years convince me
that bovine tuberculosis is stable
disease, that it is very rarely, If ever,
communicated from one animal to an
other while cows are in the pasture
unless it be to Il sucking calf, and that
1t is safe to assert that disease will
never be permanently removed from
dairy herds until more sanitary con-
ditiOns are introduced into a great ma
jority of the stables where the dairy
COW is housed.-Dr. Leonard Pearson,
State Veterinarian.
Index to Horses Character.
According to the Royal College Of
Veterinary Surgeons, England, the
horses face is a good index to his
character. If there Is a general curve
to the profile and at the same time the
ears are pointed and sensitive, 1t is
safe to describe the animal as gentle
and at the same time high spirited
If, on the other hand. the horse has q
dent in the middle of his nose he is
likely to be treacherous and vicious
A horse that droops his ears is apt to
he lazy as well as vicious.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-12-29

Weed Seeds In man"'
II Is we'll known lllal sHF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-12-29
INDEPENDENCE I MONMOUTH
Railway.
FROM INDEPENDENCE.


FOR DALLAS.
Train No. "a. Leave Independence daily, 100
a. m; lv. Monmouth, 6:l5 a. NJ; ar. Dallas, 6:4O
a, IN.
Train No. 6s. Leave Independence, daily,
1850 a. m; lv. Monmouth, :05 a. M; ar Dal-
las, IL 30 a. m.
Train No. TO- Leave Independence, daily,
6:l5 p. M; lv. Monmouth, 6:3O p. m. ar. Dallas,
6:55 p. m,
FOR AIRLIE.
Train No. 67. Leave Independence, daily,
7:30 a. M; lv. Monmouth, 7:4O a. M; ar. Airlie,
S:lE a. m.
Train No 73. Leave Independence, daily, $3.50
p. m; lv. Monmouth, 1850 .. m; ar. AiTlie, 4:25
p. m.
FOR MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leave Independence. daily, 2:SO p. m.
No. lOl arrives Monmouth 7:2O an
FROM DALLAS.
FOR INDEPENDENCE.
Train No 65 Leave Dallas, daily ex. Sunday,
$50 a. m; lv. Monmouth, 1855 a. m; ar. Inde-
pendence, 9:l5 a. m.
Train No. lol. Lv. Dallas, Sunday only, 6:55
a. m; ar. Independence, 7:3O a. m.
Train No g. Leave Dallas, daily, l p. m; lv
Monmouth, l:25 p. m; ar. Independence, l 40 p.
lie)
Train No. Il. Leave Dallas. daily, 7.35 D. m.
lv. Monmouth, p. m; ar. Independence, Sis
p. m.
FROM AIRLIE.
Train No C.. Leave Airlie, daily, cam; Iv.
Monmouth, 1886 n. m; ar. Independence $50
a. m. CIhis train connects at Monmouth for
Dallasl
Train No. 72 Leave Airlie. daily. sos D. m;
". Monmouth, $40 D. m; ar Independence
SOS p m.
Train No. 100 leaves Airlie 4:45 D. m. SUNDAY
ONLY arrives Monmouth $40 p. m. arrives Inde-
pendence $50 p. m.
FROM MONMOUTH ONLY.
Leaves Monmouth for Independence, daily at
2:oo p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

MONDAY EVENING. JAN. sT. 1903.
What Affected the Hsssr Supply.

What Affected the Nstsr Supply.
II was market day. A young wo-
man who works In a downtown Office
building had hurried to the busy mart
where q coliseum was once planned
and had purchased Sunday supplies
A big water tank stood In one corner
OF the ONCE where she II employed.
she had seen a man put ice In IT for
drinking water. That would be just
the place for her proyender.
What the
The demure young woman's employ
or had sought to lave his thirst, but
he set the cup down quickly BE
shook with anger at the iceman. The
demure one quaked with fear. Angry
eyes met timid eyes. Then came the
confession.
"Tm awful sorry, Mr.. -" she
ouavered, "but I thought there was
some kind Of thing-a-mi-1ig In there
that would keep it from
She burst into tears. He lifted the
lid. and there met his gaze a bunch
of celery, young onions, radishes, a
pound of butter, lard, veal outlets and
some lettuce.
He did not stop to see the rest, as he
lighted a big, strong. black cigar.-In-
dianapolis News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
PURSUANT to resolutions Of the Board Of
= IA.----.--. u IL. 4 lo.a..l, 10 Hama ~ 70

DURsUANT to resolutions Of the Board Of
Directors Of the Alexandria Home Fire
Insurance Company, incorporated, passed
January Sth, 1908, meeting Of the stock.
holders of said company will be held at the
rooms of the Chamber Of Commerce, in this
city, at / 80 o. IN. on the 10th day OF Febru'
ary, 1908, which resolutions are as follows:
Be it resolved That in the Judgment OF
the board il is deemed advisable and for the
benefit of this company that its affairs should
be wound up and the corporation dissolved.
Resolved That a meeting Of the stock:
holders Of the Company be called TO be held
on MONDAY, the 10th day of February,
1908, at the hour of 80 p. m. at the rooms Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, in the City Of
Alexandria, Virginia, to take action upon
the resolution of the board.
Resolved further: That within ten days
after the adoption Of this resolution that no.
tice be published in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published in the City Of Alex
andria, wherein the principal Office Of the
Company is located, at least once a week for
four successive weeks next preceding the
time appointed for the same, of meeting OF
the stockholders to be held at the rooms Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, 10 take action
upon the resolution of the Board of Directors.
The said notice shall contain a copy of these
resolutions, and copy of these resolutions
shall be mailed 10 each stakeholder in person.
Attest: ii. WHITE,
ian1S wifi Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Hard to Please.

Az Miss Lamson arrayed herself for
the meeting Of the Harvest Cleaners
she expressed her mind freely and full
" to her Aunt Eunice. "If they try
to make me secretary again shall up
and tell them just what I think OF
them" she said. with great decision.
"ghor remarked Aunt Eunice, who
had learned not TO waste words.
ayes. shall" insisted Miss Lam
son. Here I've worked for them for
ten solid years. and they've never even
suggested getting anybody else to take
the burden from my shoulders. It's
It's disgracefulr
On Miss Lamson's return Aunt Eu-
nice cast one glance at her niece and
then put In her word Of sympathy.
poor child, they've imposed on you
AGAIN. she said in her soothing voice.
Imposed on me!' cried Miss Lam
son. a dull flush rising to her cheek
bones. II should think they had!
declined the nomination, and they
elected that little Robins woman right
over my head. But there's no such
thing as gratitude nowadays!-Youth's
Companion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Ersnoh aupe,stItIons.


The French superstitions regarding
deaths and funerals are ali but num-
beriess. "If you meet funeral while
driving, you will have an accident be-
fore your drive Is over unless you turn
back" they say. Many a gambler en-
route for Monte Carlo will not gamble
that day II he meets funeral. Others
will bet only at rouge ct noir and per-
sistently on the black. The peasants
have at least hundred superstitions
about bees. They believe land did not
virgil, too, or did he but chronicle 1t Of
his contemporariesD that bees are bred
of dead mems bopes and fesh. This
seems to be one Of the Oldest OF the cur
rent French supershhous, for on a
very old tomb at Aries found In the
world famous Alyscamp) is this In
scription; This Has Become the HON
of Unhallowed Bees" - London An
eWers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Not Quite the Same.

A country clergyman vouches for
the truth Of this story. Having arrived
at that point In the baptismal service
where the infants name is conferred,
he said. Name this child"
Original Story" said the sponsor
nurse.
"what do you sayT' he asked in sur
prise.
"original story" she repeated In
clear, deliberate tones.
"Irs a very odd name. isn't lit Are
you sure you want him called By the
name of Original StoryT
"original story-that's right"
'Ts 1t a family Manner the minister
persisted.
Named after his uncle, SIR" explain
ed the nurse.
And so as Original Story the little
fellow was christened. Some weeks
after this event the minister made the
acquaintance OF the said uncle-a farm
laborer In another village-vhose name
was Reginald tory.-London Taller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
DEAD OR DYING.
Reaction Is Slow, but Sure, Against
Civic CommerciaIism.

Reaction Is Slow, but Sure, Against
Civic commereiaIism.
The mayor OF Holland, Mich, writes
that negotiations are on foot to have a
private company supply the lighting.
It would cost 10000 to put the mu-
nicipal plant in condition for efficient
service.
At a citizens meeting recently held
In Trenton, Mich, the city council was
instructed 10 enter into negotiations
for the sale Of the electric light plant.
Chester, H.. has voted against the
purchase Of the waterworks system.
Manitowoc, Wis, recently voted two
to one against purchasing the water
works and four to three in favor OF
submitting the question Of rates to the
state commission. Only about a quar-
ter Of the regular vote was polled,
which is not encouraging to advocates
Of the referendum"
BY a vote Of 329 to IL the people OF
Washington, Ind, rejected scheme
for remodsllng the municipal lighting
plant Notwithstanding the alternative
presented by the common council of
providing for extensive repairs or
eventually abandoning the business OF
municipal lighting. The plant has
fallen behind year after year, although
liberal appropriations have been made
for its support. and repairs have been
neglected till II lie little better than
mass of junk An expert who recently
examined It decided that 1t would re-
quIre $4,000 to put the plant in good
running order, and the people were
asked to vote on the question Of ex-
pense. The negative vote means that
the plant viii be sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Who Profhf

Politicians manage municipal affairs
in such a way that their own interests
are cared for first and public service
is only a minor and subsidiary feature
Money collected from taxpayers In
spent for the benefit OF the gang" In
stead Of for that of the people, and the
consequence is that enterprises con-
Quoted by the city are invariably not
merely Ill managed, but enormously
expensive.
There is no reason to hope that this
state Of affairs will be changed 80 long
as human nature remains what 1t Is,
and therefore the people will not be
likely In their sober senses to intrust
any public utility that can safely be
left in the hands Of private enterprise
to any city government-Chicago Jour
nal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
NEW zEALANp,S RAILWAYS.
Keen Financial Analysis by Professor
Le Rossiquol of Denver.

Keen Financial Analysis by Professor
Le Rossisno Of Denver.
A recent issue OF Moody's Maya
zine contains thorough analysis OF
New Zealand Railway Finance" by
Professor ]. Il. lie Rossinol OF the
University Of Denver. The writer
points out that the New Zealand goy-
eminent, which owns the railways.
''borrows money at 3.75 per cent and
latterIy at 4 per cent for the malnte-
nance OF railways which earn less
thnn 150 per cent upon the capital
cost, and this yearly deficit Of over
2.25 per cent must ultimately fall dp-
on the taxpayers"
Commenting on tabular exhibit OF
the finances, Professor Le RossiGnoi
says:
From these figures 1t Is clear that
the capital cost Of the roads had In
creased out Of all proportion to the In
crease In mileage. that the working ex-
penses have increased much faster
than the gross earnings and that the
net loss In ten years has amounted to
the enormous sum OF f4,380, 147, or
more than s21. 100000. and this In
time Of great prosperity, which can
not be expected to last forever"
After showing that fares average
about the same as In this country the
service is described as follows:
"There are no night trains. and the
service on most of the lines is rather
infrequent. The best service in New
Zealand is that between ChrIstchurch
and Dunedin, where there are two ex-
press trains daily, travelling at r speed
Of twenty-five miles an hour. On most
of the other lines express trains travel
from fifteen to twenty-one miles an
hour and ordinary trains from ten to
| fourteen miles an hour"
The author goes into considerable
detail in regard TO freight rates, which
he considers to average about five
times those Of the United States. The
most serious charge against the man
agament is that It lends itself to polit-
| zeal uses:
politics has had altogether too much
| to DO with the construction OF roads.
the appointment and promotion OF off,
cials. the frequency OF service, the tx
ing OF rates and the departmental ad-
ministration in general. Railways have
frequently been built for the sake OF
securing votes rather than traffic and
business has been so often subordinat-
ed to politics that It is no wonder that
the net returns are political rather
than financial In their character"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Municipal jobs are usually given out
as political rewards. The fitness OF
the applicant, his faithfulness to duty
his honesty, integrity and industry are
all secondary considerations. bis faith
fulness and his value to party or fac
ton are OF first importance to the par
ty managers, who really run all mu-
nicipal plants. The result Is indiner'
ence and extravaganza. high costs OF
production and operation-in short the
complete annihilation Of the beautiful
theory Of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
pa Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
A Waskad Motloa.

Ladies'" called the president OF the
afternoon whist club-"ladies, 1t has
been moved and seconded that there
shall be no conversation at the card
tables. What shall we do with the mo-
tionr
'T suggest that we discuss It while
we play" piped shrill voice from
Table A. and the suggestion was adopt
ed.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
RAILROADS.
Trains Leave Union Station Alexandria
l. uH.aa I.ana-- 10 1cfs

Trains Leave Union Station Alexandria
In Eject January 10. 1905.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. figures published
only a. information, and are not guaranteed.
ga A. N.-Daily--Iocal for Wsrrenso&s
Denville and Way stations.
ss22 A. M.-Daily-Locsl for Harrisonbura
and wsy stations.
OH 4. M.-Daily--U. 8. fsst Mail. First
class coaches and drawine-room sleeper for
New Orleans. DINING car service.
Az p. N. Daily-Washington and Fiorids
limited. Sleeping cars between New York and
Jacksonville. Through fyst-clssz coaches
between Washington and Jacksonville.
Dining car service between Washington ard
Jacksonville. Sleeper New York and Au-
eusta. Tourist to G lifornis tri.weekly.
4:s2 P. N.-Week Dsys-Local for Hn-
risoAburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
SIG p. M.-Dsly Local for wsrsntoa
1907 p. NJ. No. ss-Daily--New York and
augusta Express. Through coaches ana
slcepeis TO Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta.
Sleeper 10 Aiken. DininL car service 10
carte
1889 p. M.-Daily--washington and Chit.
tanoogs Limited (vis Lynchburg). Firt
Glass coach and sleeping car to Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
or 70 birmingham and New Orleans, WASH
ington to Roanoke. Dining car service.
il:17 p. H.-Daily--New York and New
orleans Limited. All Pullman train, club
and observation cars to New Orleans. Sleep
ers 10 Asbeville, Atlanta, Birmingham and
New Orleans. Dining ca service.
Through trains from the south arrive at Al
exsndria 1913, S:2S and S:4s A. N. and
3:iS, els, g.lS and il:13 p. NJ. daily. Har-
isonburg 1903 P. N. week days and 9:3
p a. daily. From Charlottesville 76s A. N.
TRAINs.ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. q o. Station S:l7 A
NJ, and 6:15 P. NJ. week days for
Bluemont: 6:36 P. NJ. for Leeshurg 9:2t A
N. and 6:15 P. N. on Sundays only for Blue.
mont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets. Pail
nan reservation, etc., apply to
WILLIAM g. LEHEW, Union Tickel
Agent, Alexandria, Va.
G. Il. ACKERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr
8. b. HARDWIGK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
W. b. TAYLOE, Gen. Passenger Agent.
L. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
Washingtop ID. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.

For Washington, from corner Prince ano
Royal streets. week days, at 545, $40. $40
ss5, s45 7oCS 7io q 72o, u.s. q 60 seS
80, . 10, . rs, SO. 4 80, s 10, %, 8 20. 90.
~ 49, az = 4 so "a s 20, S sS S ~
600. 80. 10 90, 10 80, II 10 and Tsp. N.
Sundays-700, $40. 8 10, 200, go 10 10
[ 20, 1 40, 2 20, 22O. Q 40, 800, 20, $40. 400
4 20, 4 40, 8 90, s %, A. 6 90, 20, 6 80, on
100, 40, 800. $50. 900. $50, 1000. 1913
and IL 10 Pm.
FOB MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandris for Mount Vernon, VIZ,
days, s As, $50, 8 50, 10 %, II rs q. M, II So,
125, 225. $50. ass, 50, 706 and S46
p. m.
Sundays--7 90, $50, 10 Il, IL 40 q. m. l24
10, $40 3 40. Az. 2 06. 8 As and 10 is 0. o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Wise COunseI From the South.

81 want to give some valuable sdyice TO
those who suffer with lame back and kidney
trouble" says J. r. Blankenship, OF Beck,
Tenn. 81 have proved to an absolute Ger
tainty that Electric Bitters win positively
cure this distressing condition. The hrst
bottle gave me great relief and after taxing .
few more bottles | was completely cured 80
recommend this great remedy" Sold under
guarantee at all drug stores. Price bOc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Do you know that rheumatic pains can
be relieved7 II you doubt this just try
one application of Chanberlsin's Pain
Balm. 1t will make rest and sleep pos
sible, aud that certainly means q great
deal to any one afflicted with rheuma-
tism. For sale by W. T. Creighton and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Avarice is an incurable n1alady, an
ever burning fire. tyranny which e1-
tends far and wide. for he who in this
life Is the slave Of money is loaded
with heavy chains and destined to car
~ far heavier chains In the life to
come.-st John Chrysostom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

"Most of my customers" remarked
the grocer who had been out trying to
collect some bills, remind me Of pair
OF trousers sent to the tailor"
~How sor inquired the cashier.
Because they are pressed for mon
ey."-New York Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
sleen and Longevity.

Sleep Is as necessary as afr or food.
Those who shirk the sleep OF life are
only Fastening unconsciously to the
sleep OF death.--Brusseis Independence
Beige.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Tha Trnmp,a View.

'sThe times are getting worse. They
offered me work at FIVE different places
today. "--Fliegende Batter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Washington Southern r,

Schedule In effect January 8, 1913
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at or snc 8 08 q. M, IL OIL
234, s07. 9 %, and IL SS p. m, week days.
Sundays--9 08 O. m, i201. 500. s25 anc
1873 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and point
south at 4 az, 4 81, 8 IS and Il "a 9. NJ, 4: 4.
5 08 local, and Q AZ p. m, week days
SundaysA37, 6 46, and IL "a q. m o.
SIS (local), and 9H p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg al As
g. m. week days.
NorK:-Time Of arrivals ard dsparTu
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, w. P.TAYLOt.
GEM supt. Trsf. MRr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
MEETINGS.

THE regular annual meeting q the stsck.
1 holders Of the MERCANTILE RAIL-
WAY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCLA-
TON Of Alexandria, Va, will be held FEB:
RUARY 6, 1908, at 10 o. M, at the once OF
the association, corner Prince aid fairfax
streets. LEWIS hOOff,
ian22td Secretary. E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

DeWitt's Carbolissd Witch Hassl Sslvs
is especially recommended for piles. Sold by
w. +. crsighton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
WIN sufFer from Rheumatism.

SILK and velvet put out the kitchss
fre.-German Proverh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETIEG-Th.
IN annual meeting Of the stockholder Of
the WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY COMPANY
will be held at $50 o'clock p. N. TUESDAY
February II, 1873, at the once OF the
JOHN W. FITroCK.
jsn25 I'd SECRETARY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-04-10
CRUISER RAN DOWN
THE DESTROYER TIGER
British Torpedo Boat Destroyer
Cut in Two and Sunk During
Manoeuvers in English Chan
nel-Thirty-six of Crew
Are Drowned.

PORTSMOUTH. Special-It
is officially reported that thirty-six Of
the crew OF the tOrpedo-boat destroyer
Tiger were drowned when the cruiser
Berwick ran down and sank the de-
stroyer during the night maneuvcrs
in the English Channel. The Tiger
was cut completely i'm two, and the
crew were rendered helpless. The boat
sank almost instantly after the catas-
trOphe and many OF the men were un-
able 20 jump from the deck. An add
ed element OF hazard was rendered
by the darkness and the strong wind
which was blowing at the time. Boats
from the Berwick ana the cruiser
Gladiator picked up twenty-five men.
one of whom died later of his injuries.
II appears that the Portsmouth re-
serve ilotilla was having mancuvcrs
and that during night attack the
Tiger crossed the bows OF the Ber-
wick. which crashed into her Most
of the crew of the destroyer were be
low at the time. dressed i'm heavy oil
skins and sea boots.