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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20
A DETERMINED SUICIDE.

After swallowing a quantity Of lauds'
mum and firing bullet into his head,
Harry Wood, of PIP Quincy street,
Washington, at noon yesterday cast him.
self from the Anacostis bridge into the
Eastern branch of the Potomac. His
body sank like stone in 10 feet of
water, where only few days ago an
other man committed suicide. Lat,
yestt rdsy afternoon tae body was rscov-
cred by the hsrbOr police. On Woods
body were notes declsring his intention
of destroying himself BY hanging.
About noon the man was seen on the
bridge. When be reached the middle Of
the bridge he paused, climbed to the
railing and for q moment stood gazing
dogn into the water, 40 feet below. He
deliberately took bottle from his pock-
ct, drained it and then, drawing a re-
volver, plsced it TO bis temple and fred.
In full view of u number OF Mortified
small boys the body of the suicide whirl-
ed through the sir and struck the water,
sinking Immediately.
Woods suscide was deliberately
planned, for not only did he resort to
poison. revolver and drowning, but 10
order 10 avoid fescne he chose the time
of day when the bridge was practically
deserted by pedestrians. No motive for
the suicide has been sseEibed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20

THE platform of the republican party
adopted at their national convention in
Chicago this week seems to be more of a
drag net 10 catch votes than platform
of principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20

When you need to take snmething take II
promptly for the stomach, but take something
you know is Notwithstanding like Kodol
For Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Kodo il
pleasant to take, it is reliable and is guarsn
teed to give relief. 1t is sold By W. F.
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20

Mr.. ROOSEVELT tJld friend yester-
day chat he has had ''cOrkiDg time. "
He ceStsinIy has. he bottled up the
national republican convention and then
mt in.the cork
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20
Alexandra, Va, June 18th, 1908.
MesSrs. NJ Ii. Harlow & CO.,

Alexandra, Va, June 18th, 1908.
Messrs. NJ. Ii. Harlow & Co,
General Insurance Agents.
Alexandra, Va.
Gentlemen | beg to acknow-
ledge receipt of your draft for
amount of insurance | carried on
my stock, fixtures, etc, which
were destroyed by fire on the
18th instant.
In connection with this matter
| wish to state that my property
was originally insured with the
Alexandra Home Fire Insurance
Company, and the business of
said company was afterwards
purchased by the Westchester
Fire Insurance Company of New
York. This latter company was
very prompt in the settlement of
my claim, and the loss was fully
paid, and to my entire satisfaction.
Very respectfully,
A. l.. Jameson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-20

Sentence viii be imposed by Judge
Hough, OF the U. =. Circuit Court, Of
New York, Monday, upon 20 companies
that manufacture wrapping paper fol
violation of the sherman antitrust sct
BY forming an Illegal combinEtiog in re-
straint of trade. The companies COM
pose almost the entire membership of
the Fibre and Manila Association,
which was organized in 1906 by John
II. Parks. Twenty-three ont OF 25
manufacturers pleaded guilty to Yiolst.
log the antitrust law.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

Hotel for several months. and made
many warm friends. This account
OF Mr.. Simpsons exploits will be
read with interest:
AVALON, July THE world s
record was broken and the diamond
button of the Light Tackle Club won
by w. w. Simpson of England for his
capture of 60 1-2-pound yellowtail
at San Clemente yesterday. The mon
ster fish, II pounds larger than any
ever brought to gaff under the clubs
lrules. was the center of interest TO
crowds Of spectators. The fish was
90 l-2 inches long and 30 inches In
circumference. 1t was brought to
gan after so min:tes of Two most
strenuous and exciting play. The
fish, by its tremendous PUSHES. tested
to the utmost the slender line and
[ fragile rod, ard, but for the skill
displayed by Mr.. Simpson, would cas-
lily have escaped.
| So determined was the first frantic
rush that over eco feet of line was
out before 1t could be stopped Then
I tho nsh wo"li turn and the angler
had to reel slack line at u rapid rate
| to avoid having II snapped when one
( of the tangent rushes ended. Finally
! the fish, exhausted FROM running,
sull;ing. and diving, only to be turn
ed again and again, surrendered.
Besides the worlds record, Mr..
Simpson will secure all Of the follow
ing prizes for his catch:
| Light Tackle Club, Class c, yellow
tail diamond medal. for the largest
! yellowtail of season. Medal present
ed by Donald B. Gillies. Tonopah,
New. Winners name to be engraved
on gold bar each season. Medal prop
erty of club.
Yellowtail Cup. for the largest yell
/ lowtai of the season. Silver loving
cup, presented by the Western Hard
ware and Arms Company of Los An
geles Winners name to be engraved
on same each season. and the cup to
become the property of the angler
winning Il twice.
Glass C yellowtail prize. for larg-
est yellowtail of season. Split bam-
boo rod. presented by William Hunt
Jr.. of Avalon, Calf. Rod presentei
at close of tournament
Tuna Club, John +. Francis medal
for largest yellowtail of season. Win.
ner's name engraved on bar each sea-
son.
Eddy Cup, for largest yGllowtail oi
season. Silver loving cup, presented
by Arthur J. Eddy of Chicago, III. Cur
to become property of angler win
ming 1t three times.
The start on the lucky trip was
made at O'Clock yesterday morning
for San Clemente on the launch Jua
nita, George Michaelis. boatman
Mr.. Simpson was accompanied by S
A. Barron of Mexico city In thu
launch San Toy. w. II. Matthews
boatman. The party reached thu
east end of Clemente ut u. M. ant
here for three hours the fishing wa
done. Owing to the heavy kelp for
nation Mr.. Simpson lost leaders be
fore securing the record fish, ut 9:O5
Mr.. Barron bringing to gaff a A
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

essentially English and so simple that
the acting must be perfect in every
detail. In the competent hands OF
Or. +. II. Humphris the character of
Mr.. Jesshp shines out as a unique bit
of acting. He looked and was the
kind.hearted family solicitor--quiet,
polished, and he brought into the poor
lodging house that indescribable thing
we call atmosphere" Mr.. Humphris
rs Kate Cunliffe. gave charming in.
depreciation of that lovable character.
From the moment of her entry one
felt sympathy for her. She looked
the dainty pretty English girl. and re.
ceived deserved ovation. Mrs. Gun
life. Mrs Fred X WaterhouscJ
played her part with thorough undrr
standing She made a most in.
teresting looking widow. and act.
ed with brains. Miss Ella Wight
was chic and bright. MIR. James
Wilder as Guy Mallory, the art.
ist,a nd the lover of Kate, was most
amusing. lie often spoke his lines
with too much feeling. Bclng an ART
ist himself he could appreciate the sit
uation although crust aud garrett
are very far away from the fostlN,
James. He made decided hit, am.
acted with that east and nOnchalencc
for which he is celebrated. At Il me
ment's notice Mr.. james CiarencG
Harvey took the part Of Lord Anble'
by He had only twenty-flur hour ir
which to prepare himself. for MIR. War
rem was too III to act He certainly "a
great comedy actor. The lightnesa
of his touch, his hesitating speech, the
intonatlon of his voice, ell were Lord
Ambleby to the life. lie seemed Ia
get into the very skin of the point
and won the audience from the begin
ming. II was certainly finished per
iOrmanCc, and Honolulu ought Ger
tainly TO be grateful for a really anus
ing evening with amateurs. There
wefe many flowers sent. but given
only after the last curtain was runs
down.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. +. NJ
Swanzy gave pretty dance and
many of her daughters friends were
hidden as well as some older ones, to
assist in making everybody have q
good time. japanese lanterns were
strung along the side of the drive
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

II, everybody in the newly famed
Kingdom of Italy reioiced, because
the match was so essentially Italian;
thi3 popularity followed the Duke of
the Abru2zis parents when they be-
came for Il short time only--King
and Queen of Spain. and was trans
fcrrcd to the younger generation.
Popular feeling would have been
with Prince Luigi had he chosen an
Italian, but foreigner and, of all
foreigners, an American to be recog-
nized as an Italian princess does not
arouse popular enthusiasm in Italy,
on tie contrary. How are the other
courts Of Europe going to accept the
American princess? TO be tolerat
ell only wound the Italian amour
prOpre to the core, and the old Courts
Of Europe have knack of making
intruders understand how unwelcome
they are. Another difficulty Is the
organization OF a Royal Household
which. as the Duke is a naval man
and soon to become an Admiral, may
he established in Venice. II is more
than doubtful that the ladies of the
old Venetian arlstocracy, which dates
back to the time of the Doges. will
adies-ln-waiting of the newly Great
ed princess. These and other ques-
lions make the King and the Cabinet
consider If It would really be prudent
and political to have an Abruzzi-El-
kins alliance.
!, 4 X
The Ki'Ohana Art League presented
Second Thoughts" ana Lady For
tune" on Thursday evening before a
delighted and enthusiastic audience.
There has been such n constant rush
during the week that il was almost
impossible to get everything in, and IL
Is the reason the Opera House was not
placarded standing room only" Sec
end Thoughts" bright little farce,
IN the hands Of Miss Bruce, Miss de
Lartlguc and Mr.. Arnold, proved u
most entertaining curtain raiser. Miss
Bruce did very clever work, never
oyer.acting and presenting to tho life
q mRn.hunting woman-not in her first
youth-on the trail Of Il husband much
younger than herself, To watch the
constant play Of her features was an
education, and the roars of laughter
with which she was greeted showed
that tho audience appreciated the diff
ncut role thoroughly, Miss de Lar,
tiguo looked very pretty and graceful
In an even frock of pink satin and all
over lace, Her yellow hair was or
lnamented with a pink plume Which
suited her ana the na,uralncga Of her
acting appealed to everybody. Mr.
! Arnold as Sir Herbert Meroyn, wai
AMUSING the situations being indies
cribably funny and interesting. Aftel
la musical interlude came Lady For
Iuuo," one-uct comedy from the
Royal Globe Theatre, London. It g.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25


dancing on the lauai after dinner Tho
Misses R'1nd mre.v,ry pretty girls and
1r r'r.itin. u0Hai. attention. They
ave ma@iu".a uja 'yumg thu world
"iths 'uril mother
..,
Last SUNDAY was certainly gala
Gay Tor WAIKIKI, everybody being at
'facted 10 the peach to witness the
SportS' Al MIS- Laura Nlsh' ; "eis
J" pro"h 'u'el'.lih'u i'FHS number
o' f'"lie' Ohe c""'" sec 'iie 'RIoe
i"s '"'as '""S' p''''''' RON Tue pr""''
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n,pcrr. f,,m t.. .yis,i..r .rr,r
Nrs. Charlas Ca1ucr gave hiEr,
luncheon an Monde IN honor OF Mt-,
item Taylor. her guest. The huuu
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

pound gold-button fish shortly after,
in minutes. on light tackle. The
pan ret wpel hoac at j:40 y. m.
! The hop IN the ballroom OF the
Alexander Young Hotel on Tuesday
evening brought out many of the old
err officers Of the Fleet. who took this
occasion of icnewing their acquaint-
anccs Of wore. Many greetings were
exchanged and dancing continued
Throughout the evening. Governor
Frclr and Secretary. Mott-Smith, who
dlned with Admiral Spefr. on the
Connecticut. came in little late,
bringing The distinguished visitor
with them. lie watched the dancers
with interest ald sat ont with many
faii danes. The roof garden was
crowded and the little tables always
engaged The illumination of the
ships could be seen to great advar-
tage and the officers seemed To enjoy
II as much as their fair friends II
was glorious sight. and one that
will be long Remembered. The hop.
an impromptu AFFAIR, gotten up ny
several society women, was one of the
most successful affairs Of the week.
In the ballroom were noticed: Mrs.
s NJ. Damon. Mrs. Mary Widdifeld,
Mrs. Ernest Mott-Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Babbitt MIR. and Mrs W. W.
I Hall. the Misses Carter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Malcolm Macintyrc, Mrs. Helen Moo
nan, Mrs. Augustus Knudscn, Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Walker. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Lang
horne, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rice,
! Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Kimball. Mr..
and Mrs. Gerrit Wilder. Mr.. and Mrs.
I S. G.. Wilder, Mrs. Mary Gum. the
Misses Walker. Mr.. Jack Atkinson,
Judge and Mrs. Seldom Kingsbury.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Won Hamm. Miss b.
, Ruth Young, Paymaster and Mrs
Brooke, Major and Mrs. Dunning,
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley. Miss Stanley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lange. Mr.. and Mrs
| Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Along. Captain
Cowles, Captain Robert Carter Ber-
kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. James Dougher-
! ty, Mr.. and Mrs. Schaefer, Misses
Schaefer, the Misses Cotton. the
Misses Angus, Mr.. and Mrs. Tenney
Peck, Mr.. and Mrs. Parks. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Gartley, the Misses Patty, Mr.
and Mrs. Judd. Mr. and Mrs. c.
Wight. Mr.. and Mrs. Weight. Miss
Goodwin. Major and Mrs. Wodehouse,
and many others.
An elaborate and beautifully ar
ranged dinner was given In the private
diningroom Of the Pleasanton en- Mon
dty b. Mrs. Bland and the Kisses
Bland. Twenty-one covers encirclot
the tables on which rested layCndgi
nstors and maidenhair forms. The can
dies and shades being In The sam,
tones. The guests included Mr. an,
Mrs. Olson, Miss Wight Miss Fishei
Miss Iaukea, Miss Sturgeon. Mis-
Jones, Miss Davis. Lieut.. Horne an'
Dr. Oman of the Illinois. Lieut.. Nc
Bride OF the Connecticut, Messr5
George Fuller, Will Warren. Georg,
Warren, McCorriston, Whitney. Arth
mr. Macintosh, Derwont Kennedy. TIL,
young people had glorious time
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

Yosemite IS suGI the objective poiug
Iof many of those of thc OaEHrl
smart sot NJ. and Mrs. Eo1i.muL
Marx aTn ,nw... ON the HuWHibA
ls0ar.s -: SIR ana Mrs. Alr&-
tudcr N.l,. viii uaEe up purt
which Will spend the late July u
the valley Mr.. and Mrs. George s.
Wheaton have been enjoy ing some IN
tere.tlnF days in this fayoIite spot.
DR.. and Mrs. Ray L. ellison will re-
main away from town a week lonPet,
the party with which they were tugf-
nag Yosemite having returned last
week
one OF the most enjoyable lunch
cons of the week was given by Mrs.
Walter BrinckerhoT on Tuesday
Rose, formed the superb able decor
alton and cursagr ~ roses was
given coph guest Those present in.
,udai Mrs. Augustus Kuuds,u. Mrs.
Gait Mr.. AlE'u white Mrs Alon1o
'GHruoy Mrs Arthur Woud. tho
Macs PIimpton. guests of NJ,
Self aud most chafmlu~ girIs
=
~. and Mrs. Swah2y. who alwpNS
entertain So well. gave dinner on
| EmdaN evening and ammS th,!r
sursr wur, AR. AWgUsiu- hUudavn.
/ Admiral Dapps Captaiu Eees, and
Count de Sousa Canayarro Every
body went on to the Macfarlane
dance at the Seaside Hotel. which
was successful and gay AFFAIR.
| Miss Agnes S. Fox sailed this week
! Tor England She has been guest
OF the Give Davies. They gave o.
surfing and winning party at the
/ Wailgih bungalow on Tuesday In her
honor at which there were about
sixty officers present. \ delicious
supper with later dancing concluded
% very ENJOYABLE day.
\ cable from France announced
ithc arrival there Of Miss Julia Lana
horne, who has Joined Mrs Wilton
Irwin and Miss Helene in Paris She
Twin spend q fortnight with them be-
fore going on 20 iuin her sister. Mrs.
Richard Hammond In the Erradin,
Call,
Mrs Southcrlund and the Misses
Switzerland will sail for the Orient
on "Wednesday They have been eN-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

mr.. Thomas ". Small, chief sur gc"u
" the American line steamer ~.
Louis committed snicidc ny shooting
In his cabin while the boat was ut
New York. no reason Tor the act tc.
inc known
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

The nun wh" hos a Redwood tank
will move H,rr frou waicr short
age. His tank keeps water pure ani
sweet during the shortage. see oar
large stock OF rh"W. Levers y
Cooke, Ltd
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12
Old Slave Market Of Memphls.

Grim, unsightly, painless, scanned
and crooked throughout its masonry,
there stands today an old brick build.
ing on Adams street. midway between
Main and Second, about which clust.
ers more of history aud of change than
can be compressed into song or story.
1t is situated just on the east Of the
alley midway between Main and Sec
end streets and is used as shelter for
the city prisoners who are worked on
the rock pile.
If you will take the trouble 10 step
to the westward side Of this old build
ing, where it faces the alley, and
glance up along its second story you
may still discern the inscription:
Negro Mart and Livery Stable" or as
much of it as time mas not penciled
out, The last letter Of the word "Sta-
ble," and the last letter Of the word
Mart" are gone. The others are
dimmed with age and might pass IN.
noticed unless you look a second
time.
Time was, nearly half century ago
when this was a famous Negro market
1t was presided over, in its time, by
not less a man than Gen. Forrest him
self. Thousands Of negroes were
bought and sold within its walls. and
hundreds OF thousands Of dollars
passed there from buyer to vendor
One old, gray headed negro told the
writer few days ago:
'Pse seen many bushel of money
piled up on the upstairs fio'-toll
money, sab, in de ole days. Yes. SAN
remembers Ginl Forrest an he was
de beateness' man evan seen. Dew
done what he tole EN-, sab: an he
only tole 'em onct.'-Memphis Con-.
mercisl Appeal.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12
BATTLE cay

More than hall beaten. but fearless
Facing Tie storm and the night
BreathlCss and rccl!ng, but leaIleeS'
Here In the lull Of the hght,,
] who bow not but before lhoe'
God Of the fighting Clan 49,
Lifting my fists / implOre lnCe'
Give me the heart Of a Mani
What though / live with the winners
or per, SIN with those who laH'
ONLY the towards are sinners
Fighting the fight is az. ...t
strong Is my Foc-he adVanceS'
Snapt is nv blade o Lord, 1850, .
See the proud banners ana la"eeS'
o snare mo this stub II a sworn
Give me no pity. nor spare he'
Calm not the wrath OF uEt mo mel
See where he beckons 70 %
Bleeding, half bcatenLl H.,
Not for the glory Of W'InllL,.
Not for the fear OF the nlEHl,
Stunning the battle Is SINUS
o spare me the heart 10 Hs"''
Red Is the mist about me-
Deep is the wound IN my side'
"Coy1rd thou criest TO uout mel
n terrible Foe. thou has He'd!
IJere with my battle before me-
cod Of the hghtinE Clan,
Grant that the woman VINO poIe me
suffered TO suckle a Man!
John G. Nelhardt, in The outing
Magazine.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12

A poor lady the other day basteupd
to the nursery and said to her little
daughter:
Minnie, what dc Won mean nv
shouting and sereaming9 play
quleuE Ake Tommy. See, he doesn't
make a sound"
"Of course he doesn't" said the
II'Ie girl That is Pur game, He is
papa coming home bite. and \ am
Eou''-Eyerybody's Magazine.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12
Wanted one Mourner.

The lawyer was drawing up En-.
peck's will Il hereby bequeath all my
property TO my wife, dictated En-.
peck. Got that DOWN. Yes" an.
swered the attorney. "On condition. -"
continued Enpeck, that she marries
within a year" But why that condi.
tiun?" asked the man Of law. BE.
cause" answered the meek and low
~ testator, Il want somebody to be
sorry that l died.'-The Argonaut.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12
The EnaIIel wav

You get into your morning sdcond-
class compartment ontbe s. r and c.
Railway TO come up d the office lyon
meet IN the main the lame nine ufher
men every day. You do this for
months nay years; lut you nbver
SPEAK II you ventub to make the
bad, bold. rash experiment Won are,
frozen to death with look as to
say What the deuce % you mean by
speaking to me?"-Gro.er's Assistant.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12

crying, "Grandma!" 80.
The room was already blue Win
smoke. The woman had awakened
what is the natter she asked.
OH must get you away. me
house is on FIRE. III drag your chalr
out. Sit awful still Oh, please, grand
ma, I'm not afraid
1t was no easy task to pull the chair
across the kitchen floor; but Pony
gained her ground inch by inch. Then
came the question Of how she could
get the chair and It; precious freight
down the steps. But not a minute
must be lost; the flames had multi
piled and were rising higher and high'
er.
Hold tight, grandma" Polly chok-
ed, down the steps she dragged the
chair TO a place out OF danger ana
then she rushed back to the Kitchen
and carried the cakes out.
"Oh, if someone would only come,
she cried. Grandma, what Will !
do?"
Polly Grey" said the old lady IN
voice the granddaughter had never re-
membered hearing her use, you're
a Grey. Get ladder-there must De
one in the woodhouse Climb TO the
roof, with a pail of water Oh, II !
were only young!"
And Polly obeyed. Pail after pail
OF water was emptied upon the roof;
still the tongues Of flames Indignantly
seethed and cracked. Polly was now
discouraged Her limbs ached and her
head swan with the heat of the sun
and flames. She grew dizzy, and,
afraid Of falling, felt for the ladder
and slipped down to the ground. Then
she heard the sound of carriage wheels
in the road and before she realized
what had happened, a CHEEKY voice
called, Hi, there!" The speaker was
a young man. The stranger and Polly
worked hard and fast against the
flames. After a time their labor was
rewarded, for the fire now smouldered
feebly. Danger was passed.
"A close call, the young fellow ex.
claimed, slipping on his coat, which he
had hastily discarded.
Indeed it was, and thank you, sir"
said Grandmother Grey My grand
child was about tuckered'
Polly was indeed Ired. The excite
ment over, she had fallen to the
ground sobbing bitterly. The man
crossed the space Of the garden to
her side.
Il say he consoled, bending over
her, 1T is all over"
my grandma"
"she is all right" he said.
But I nearly went away and left
her" sobbed Polly.
But you didn't" he answered, not
knowing exactly what to say.
oh" sobbed Polly, who felt all Of
a sudden an overwhelming confidence
in this kindly young man.
Il see," he replied after the girls
entire confession OF the afternoons
temptation. Miss"
Polly Grey"
We'll, Miss Polly Grey, you wouldn't
have gone to the picnic, anG you know
you wouldn't"
And then a very strange thing hap.
poned. For the young man was no
other than the prospective bridegroom
Of the beautiful Nancy Hyde, for
whom Mrs. Grey ha6 baked the cakes
which Polly rescued. And the little
girl was invited to the wedding that
was theinterest Of the countryside for
miles around.
She was very penitent, thankful
and a much wiser little Polly Grey
Detroit Free Press.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-11-12
Snake Pulled Man Up a rrse.

c. NJ. Carson, of Washington, and
Fred NJ, Slater Of Bethany, found a
huge black snake uear West Alexan-
der hanging from a hole in a hollow
tree. When Carson grasped the
snakes tail to pull it out the reptile
wrapped itself about his wrist and
gradually pulled him from the ground.
Slater severed the snakes body with
a corn-cutter to release his companion,
whose wrist was severely wrenched.
The forepart Of the reptile disappeared
into the tree.-Pitts5urg Dispatch.