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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Beset BY Many Obstacles.

London seems TO have been beset by
sll but lnsurnounta ole obstacles Ia
the building OF this boat He had
planned to sail from san Francisco in
October. 1906. As a matter OF fact the
Shark did not weigh anchor a.ntil May
4, 1901 The delay cost the author
nearly thousand dollars a week IN
hard cash. He mortgaeed his Cali
fornian ranch. his magazine publish
ers advanced him money. he sold as
much copy as lie could turn out
under the fearful st gin of building asa
amateur boat. And still the expense
kept surging.
Originally the Shark was 20 have
cost 5000. The building OF the boat
was gong merrilg on in the spring of
1905, when. with one fell swoop. the
fateful earthquake wiped It out OF ex-
istence. The shell was DESTROYED.
the expensive lumber burned, and the
engine demolished III the factory
where it was nearing completion. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

the land ana wing on board the
boat" .
Il may be thS -=~n before he start
ed he rad Z sfsonition Of disaster.
for he ended g. letter with a sentence
both Picturesque and sinister.
There il no reason at sH why We
should not In this fashion come ~
the Seine 10 Paris. and moor along
side the Latin Quarter with bow
line out 70 Notre Dame and a stern
line fast 10 the Morgue."
The Shark was stanch little
boat-forty-fve feet on the water
line. fifty-seve-' feet over all. with ff-
teen-fooJ beam and eight-foot
dTaught. She weighed thirty tons
gross She was ketch riKEed-that Is.
was half yawl. half schooner. tn
boat was equipped with a seventy
horsepower gasoline auxiliary engine.
and carried 100 gallons OF gasoline.
which, IL was estimated. would drive
10 for = thousand miles. She was built
from a model designed by Captain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

London's friends feared that he
and HIS little boat Shark we're lost
in the Pacific. somewhere between
Honolulu and the Society Islands
When the Msriposs doclrsd IN San
Francisco On that day from Tahiti
of the Society Islands. an anxious
crowd of friends were gathered on
the pier, hoping against hope for
some news Of the adventurous su-
thor. II was a dramatic moment
whsn Jack London. followed by his
wife. was among the first to step
gayly of the boat.
Only the day before the arrival
Of the Mariposa, LOndon's bankers
in Oakland, despairiug of his safe
~, had recorded the mortgage
against his home, which was
drawn last April in order that Lon
don could obtain funds with which
TO fit out the Shark The Shark.
which had left Honolulu October :.
had not been heard from for nearly
four months when London and his
wife stepped of the MaripOEa on a
flying visit TO his home.
London left the Shark at Tahiti
to have her gas engines overhauled,
as they had not worked well since
he started on the voyage. The
reason wa were so slow in reach
ing the Marquesas." said London,
was that we took things leisurely,
and we also encountered head
winds. We caught lots of bonita, a
school Of which followed us for
three weeks. I also caught huge
sea turtle 1000 miles from land
We touched al Neukahiva Island
and spent week at Taiohai. after
ward going to the beautiful valley
Of Typee. which Sherman Marivale
has immortalized in his story.
Then we sailed for Papeite."
Mr.. and Mrs. London returned
today, February ?. on the Mariposa
TO Tahiti. where they will resume
their voyage around the world,
which they are making for the
Womau's Home Companion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

new Shark had its birth in the fercest
heat OF the burning reconstruction
days in San Francisco. Lumber was
worth its weight in gold. and car
'penters were at a Sill higher pre-
MUM London, after weeks of delay
got his lumber, and he paid any
workman he could get a dollar an
hour a new engine was ordered I'm
New York.
The building went slowly-the cost
mounting by leaps and bounds. Al
last she was ready and launched
and she leaked, "She has leaked
ever since she was launched. Lon
don wrote TO the editor OF the Wom-
ans Home Companion and now
we'll have to strip the copper OF and
find the leak. am not happy. I
won't be happy until get away. and
I'm going to get away as fast as
God. earthquakes. and organized
labor viii let me. I'm sorry it throws
yol1r magazine arrangements out; but,
great God. think of the way it throws
me out. You've got a bed Of roses
compared with what I have
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- y May 4. 1907. the Shark
4 dropped down San Francisco
I Bay, slipped through the
Colder Gate and started on
the world-wandering voyage-a tiny
BIT Of wood and canvas on q bound
less mass OF water Aboard the
Shark were Jack London and his wife.
CAPTAIN Games. who is an uncle or
Mrs. London. Martin Johnson. engf-
neer; q sailor. and two Japanese
servants II was a small and motley
family 10 live ogether-huddled to-
getner, in factor seven long years.
and maybe longer, for Il was London's
plan 10 spend seven years on his
cruise.
And so it was he started. bound for
everywhere. eye peeled for the IN
usual. bis chief objecJ-besides keep
ing his boat right side up through
storm and tempest-being 10 describe
the strange people and interesting
things he should see in his vigorous
Photographic English.
The first DAYS OF June found the
Shark safely moOred at the docks OF
HHo, Hawaii, the first stage in the
long world voyage having shown that
the little boat was fully as seaworthy
as her amateur owner had thought.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

tcing drinks we're probably not In
vogue. but the time hCnored mint
juleps have always been IN fashion for
men.
It is now no Uncommon thing 70 see
women 60 irto a restaurant. hotel or
club dining r0ou. unsocompanied by
gentlemen. and order brandy and
sodas, Manhattan cocktails, or any
other Alcoholic congestion which hap
pened 70 strike their fancy. and drink
them with all the nOnchalance OF a
conn 1isseur.
Many consider a luncheon or after
theater supper incomplete without
champagne. finishing generally BY join
ing their escorts IN smoking cigarettes
with all the abandon Of men Of the
world.
Wcmen who refuse wine seem 70 be
exceptions. Some young women sspe-
ciallZ' seem 10 think that Il Is all right 70
drink on all occasions. apparently I'M
conscious Of the unfortunate influence
they are exerting over their compRn-
ions
II is qulse the thing for ladies' 10
present gentlemen. and gentlemen 20
present ladies. with gem-studded Gig
srstte cases. which beth are wont 20
display with great pride.
Sold silver TASKS. with elaborate
mOnograms. are also popular as gifts.
which are frequently exchanged. It
comes, mayhap, from very Old-fash-
Toned notions. but nevertheless there
is something revolving IN seeing wom-
en- drinking and smoking.
It Is fer wG1fcr to maintain the high
est standard ~ morality in society and
il they fail to appreciate their respon-
Sibility they fail short Of their mission
and can lay no claim to being the bet
ter part Of creation.
Almost all the ills in the catalogue
can be traced TO intemperance: hence.
il women countenance indulgence in
spurious liquors they are tampering
with the most dangerous enemy OF viz
tue
In many instances. the social glass
with lady friends IS the beginning OF
a regular debauch on the part OF men
WHO are otherwise not given 10 dis
sipatlon
IL IS sometimes argued that having
liquors on the sideboard does not tempt
persons tc drink: that young people,
especially. who are accustomed TO see
ing Hquors about them care nothing
for them; that II drink is banished
from the home they are all the more
anxious 20 have them and to drink
fmTnoderatelv. This IS assurediy a
wrong hypothesis. as II goes without
saving that unseen temptations are the
more easily resisted.
Until women become teetOtalerS. the
race IS In jeopardy through the bane-
fUl Influence Incorporate mothers may
infict upon the children OF each gen
GRAFTON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

wSs OF to WAikiki Beach where
terrific SURF breaks for miles out to
sea, 20 learn sIrf-riding. which is az
Aifncuit and dangerous as q Is thrill
ing. London learned the first day to
ride the giant breakers on his fat
board. lying on IL on his stomach,
Just as though he were coAstinE down
hill. he was so sunburned by the
experience, however. that ne had TO
take 20 his bed for three days
A short time before the Shark left
San Francisco London wrote this char
aetarfstic letter 20 the editor OF the
woman's Home Companion. giving as
definite an outline OF the cruise az one
could expect, when that cruise was TO
occupy seven years, and when the
wheel was 20 be manned by Jack Lon
don In search OF adventures:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

nance iT' lnbleS at their spoken word
You have read OF boys like Lincoln
choDping rails. or driving mules as
did Garfield, and coming to the PresI-
Dental chair. You have said. and astd-
truly: These are successful men"
But again you have read OF men who
have accumulated nothing but money
and that at the expense OF the sweat
ana labor OF others You may have
known OF men. multitudes OF than
kept az starvation wages tnAt the ono
or possibly the two might be able to
sign checks for the million.
And somehow OF other Won. in ooD-
mon with another man. have come 20
Identify success for money.
But money does not OF necessity
mean success.
Money never spells SUCCESS, no mat
ter how you may twist the alphabet.
Many man has made his pile" and
has failed IN the accomplishment OF
success
Neither can money buy success. II
can buy fame. II can bufId hospitals.
erect slsemoSynary institutions. and
endow colleges. Il cannot buy suo-
cess
Success consists In making the n7ost
OF ones SELF.
He who has net made the most OF
himself has not achieved Euoossa.
Success - the dsveiopmsn1 Of ali
the attributes TO Whioh the soul Is
born heir.
Men OF lower capacity, developing
themselves TO thssr utmOsG. ars Sust as
successful as u1sn Il higher, who
make Of themselves all that tie Eler-
nal intended they should
Not every man o4n survey q line
for railroad through q mountain. vel
he who follows that hne With rick and
shovel, II that is what bis capacitv
gives him privilege o6 doing, Is as SUI
cessful as the great engineer with tri
pod and objective seeing the line be
fore 10 IL made.
There must be hewsTz Of stone AM
drawers OF water. He VINO hsvvH the
stone and draws the water well need
not fear the contamination OF his
work. 4 pint cup IS not as large as
the quart yet IL II is full TO the briIn
II Is doing all that Il Is called upon.
yea. all that IL Is expected TO 90.
To every man his capacity for work.
and when man works 70 his capacity
he is beyond reproAch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Once Joined Coxey's Armr.

When he was stills boy his love
for picturesque adventure Leo him To
start across the country to {.::.i
Coxey's Army, which at the time
was on It's way 70 Washington He
beat It on bumper beams from
San Francisco to Buffalo. where. with
others Of the armys stragglers. he
was arrested for vagrancy and rail
roaded into jail where he stayed for
three months, and where. no doubt.
the seeds of socialism had good chance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Itinerary He Planned.

I may give you q brief idea Of the
trip" he wrote. From Hawaii, we
shall wander through the South seas.
Samoa. Tasmania. New Zealand, Aus
traHR- New Guinea. and up through
the Philippines 20 Japan. Then Korea
and China, and on 10 India, Red sea.
Mediterranean, Black sea. Baltic, and
on across the Atlantic, 20 New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

Eames. the entire construction. from
the molding OF the FIVE tons OF iron for
weighing the keel to the making OF
rigging and sails being under his su-
Iervision- The little vessel was so
designed and rugged that she steered
herself for good part of the dis
lance between San Francisco and Iilo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
MAN;
HOW HE IS MADE
By JOHN ANDERSON JAYNE.

OF are reading
much in your
magazines relative
70 the successful
man.
You are hearing
OF men who have
climbed from low
positions 70 those
OF power being
hersldsd as the
men who have
captured the elm
sive goddess d..
success
You have read
Of boys starting
with nothing but
a good pair oil
muscular arm S
and indonitable
energy rising 70
the place where
the world or 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
London an OId-Time salt

shipped in the Shark AT San Francis
co last May. He had been good deal
OF a water rat ever since he was four
teen wears old. at which time ne found
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
DRINKING BY WOMEN
ALEGACY OF MISERY
By MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

is with deep
humiliation that
one IS obliged 10
admit that in
{ 2 m p era n &C
among women is
seemingly on the
increase Sc.
Certain II Is
that no self-re-
speCung woman
Of the oldsn
time would have
publicly INDUCED
in any form Of
dis sip tion.
Cocktails and
the various en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Tried Hawaiian Sport.

The Hawaiians have a sport which,
tional perhaps than any other sport
on earth. No sooner was the Shark
well locked than the dashing London
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Author, Sailor, ana
Adventure, on SeDen.
Year World-CruiSe ii
Small Boat, Turns III
After Being "Lost>
For -Four Months

- ACK LONDON.twhoVis spend
ing seven years in a cruise
around the world. created
1 a sensation in San Fran
cisco the other day, when
he stepped off the boat which his
friends feared might bring news
OF disaster TO him and his party.
Up 10 a week ago Satun6hy, Jack
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

February g. 1908
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
Cnres Yoman,s Weaknesses.

We refer 20 that boon 70 weak, nervouA
suffering women known rs DR.. Pierceh
Favorite Prescription.
DIR. John Fyfe one OF the Editorial Stan
Of TIE ECLECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says
Of Unicorn root (felontds Diotco) which
is one of the chief ingredients Of the rFa-
vorite Prescription
"a remedy which invariably acts as utter
Inc invigorator makes for normal ac-
He continues Uin Helonias we have medica-
ment which moro fully answers the above
purposes than any other drug t0ith whteh am
acquainted In the treatment OF diseases Pc
culiar " women II Is seldom that O. case Is
seen which docs not present some indication
for this remedial agent" De Fyfe further
SAYS: rThe following are among the leading
indications for HelOnias (Unlcorn root. Pam
or aching in the back. with leucorrhpa
organs OF Nomen. ulent& depression and ir-
Titability. 4 sociatefi WITH chronic diseases OF
the reprodt ctlve organs OF women; constant
sensation N heat tn the region OF the kids
neys; menSrrhegi3 tfooding). due 10 weak
ened condition ofIthe reproductive syStemi
or scc6nanTD9 aSSenl T0n'h.S s5
abnoTfki condition OF the digestive organs
and kS1mic (th!n blood habit; dragging
sensEtions 10 the extreme lower part OF ths
abddfner."
Ifmore or less Of the above syIpptols
afs LII Eclao - -..4 ~
Letter t11n lah0 ~. CieEce.s. -ki.y2L.te
pTsscf5Dr7T0Yl, 6i,cJ;- 81 Ciig fJGSdIhg ingrecI|
entS or WHICH is Unicorn root, or Helonias,
and the medical properties Of which it
most faithfully represents.
OF Golden Seal root, another prominent
ingredient q 7FayO-.te Prescription"
Prof. Finley EiiingwOod. NJ. D.. OF Ben
nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
sit Is an important remedy IN disorders Of
the womb. In al catarrhal conditions
and general enfeeDlemcni. II IS useful
Prof. John Nj. Scudder. NJ. d.. late OF
Cincinnati, says OF Golden Seal root:
sin relation 10 Its general effects on the
system. there fs no mecicin, fn use about Uhich
knsre fs such general uHdn1nftB Of opinion. II
iS universally regarded Is he tonic useful ia
all debilitated states
Prof. r. BarthOiOw. NJ. ID. OF Jefferson
Medical College, says OF Golden Seal:
SValuable In uterine hcmOrrhage. menor-
fhagia (iOoding1 sui conFeStive dySmenOr-
Ehpa painful menstIuationl"
DR.. Pierce's FaVOriIe Prescription ia tn.
fully represents all the above named In.
Rredients and cures the diseases Tor which
kAOy are recommended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
do not Crowd the Season.

The first warm days Of spring biiDg
With them desire 10 get out and enjoy
the exhilsraling air and sunshine.
Children hat have been housed up all
winter are brought out ard you wonder
where Il ey all ctme from. The heavy
winter clothing is thrown aside and
many shed their & 4nnels. Then a cold
wave comes and people say that grip is
'pidemic. Colds at this sesson ere even
more dangerous than 10 mid-Winter, as
there is more danger of pneumonia
Take Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy,
however, and you will have nothing to
fear. 1t always cures, and we have
never known a cold to result In pneu-
monia when 1t was used. II Is pleasant
and sste to tske. Children like u. For
sale By W. F. Creighton and Richspd
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
Can you believe YOUR senses .

When two of them, tsste auo smell, having
been impaired il not utterly destroyed, by
Nsssl Catarrh. are fully restored by Ely's
Cream Balm, eau you doubt that this rem
edy des .rves all thst has been ssi1 Of IL by
the thousands who have used il? II is applied
directly to the sffected sii- passage and begins
its healing work at once. Why not get Il to-
day? All druggists or IN lied by lily Bros.
So Warren Street, New York, on receipt OF
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
AIsxan6ria 6azeffe.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wKKKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 d Sl2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Dsily--l year, $500 8 months
$3.50; 3 months, sl:9s; month, 4S cents
week, 10 cents.
Tri-weekly-l year, $500; months, $1.50
3 months. 70 cents: month. % cents.
oeed theirspace unless the excess is paid for
nt transient rates, and under no eircum.
stances will they be allowed 10 advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Entered at the Postofhce ofAlexsndria, VIII
ginia, ss second.class matter.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21

Kodol is scientific preparation Of vege-
table scids with natural digestants and con.
tsius the same Juices fouad in = healthy
stomach Each dose will digest more than
1900 grains Of good fool. Sold by ". F.
Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
Three Choice Building Lots on
North Columbus Street.

Court House SQUARE. Each lot has
frontage Of 20 ltet aud depth Of 10
fe't to an alley l3 feet inches wide.
An ideal location for home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
GATAR RH
Ely'S Cream Balm

is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
Three Desirable Building Lots
on North Royal Street,

Near Cameron street. These lots have
. frontage Of 4S feet to depth of 1870
feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
GEORGE E PRICE & co
Dealers in
Fresh aud Sailed Fish.

Are rsceiyiag Fish daily from the shores Of
the PotOmar ami will supply customers in
Gny O laatiiiss u sn,t, either fresh or salted
by experienced pack rs. Country orders so.
lioltsd and satisfaction guaranteed.
OUR BRAND OF BARRELFD FISH
has always stood No. in the msrket
Terms: {. .. H., or best references
Stall No Royal street entrance. Stall
No. / Fairfax street entrance 10 The Civ
Market. and Fish House front Of Corporation
Fish Wharf. Fine varieties will also he
fonnd on ths benc hes in market. Bell 'phoD,.
AAd' mario 2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21
REAL ESTATE.
Ten Well Located Bargain Lots
Right at Braddock Heights

Station, CHEAP for CASH. Fine
opportunity for speculation, As these
ITS are bound to increase 10 value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-21

brane resulting from Catsrrh and drive
away Cold in the Head quickly. Res'ore.
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full siz,
so cts. at Druggists OR by mail. Liqll,
Cream Balm for use in atOmizers 75 cts.
Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street Nv "
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-26
CLEVER DEMOCRATIC PLAN IS BALKED
Attempt Made to Introduce Motion to Postpone Further Con-
sideraton Of the Bill, But Chair Refuses to Take No
tce and Then Sweeny Democrat, Makes Big Howl
Special Message Probable.

offered reward to vote the other way,
but he could not be bought off. Knis-
ley, democrat, voted against the bill
and stated that an hour before the
session he had been promised by the
senator from his county $4,000 state
job II he would vote for the bill. 81
was taken before the great man of
the state and he confirmed this offer
but l refused to be bribed," said Knis-
ley.
At the close Of the session, which
lasted little over an hour, the govern
or held a public reception at the exec
utive offices. A big crowd attended
The house recess was until D. m. 1t
was rumored around the state house
that the governor will send in special
message on the Vincennes university
claim recommending it's passage, en-
abling an act to empower the execu-
tive to take the case to the Supreme
Court for the settlement of is consti-
tutionality. Some indignation was ex
pressed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-26

entered enthusiastically into the
scheme.
Carol caused it to be circulated that
he desired the pony to sell and use
the money to obtain treatment.
The Cincinnati Post featured the
story and the public showed it's in
terest and sympathy. A wealthy Gin
cinnati woman expressed a desire to
defray all expenses If Carol would go
to hospital she named. This she
did.
IDS friends continued, however,
with the result that the pony and cart
were won for Carol. When his bene-
factress heard of the award she noti-
fled Carols father that it must be
kept for Carols use when he returned
home well and strong.
When he went away he was carried
on pillows, but he returned walking
alone, using a little crutch, but
strong and able TO help himself. The
pony and cart were waiting at the
station, and he had his first ride.
He will return in a few days for
further treatment, for the doctor says
he will be practically cured of suffer.
ing and disease. but will have to use
. crutch Ill his life
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-26
MINISTERS PLEASED
BY HOUSE ACTION
Local Divines Worked Hard
For Passage of the
Option Bill.
CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY.
WILL BE HELD AT FIRST ENGLISH
LUTHERAN CHURCH. CHURCH
BELLS RING WHEN NEWS is RE-
CEIVED IN THE CITY.

No group of politicians, who had
been laboring for the passage of the
county option bill by the lower house,
was more pleased by the announce
ment of the vote than the Ministerial
Association of this city. The associa-
ton has been active in the support of
the measure and regardless of its
connection with politics, has not hesi-
tated to enter the contest and use it's
influence to bring support.
This afternoon the Rev. Keates,
president of the Ministerial Associa-
tion, was in communication with mem
bers of the association and the chair
man of the temperance committee, in
the effort to arrange for some sort of
celebration in recognition of the vic
tory of the temperance forces, as rep
resented by the action of the House of
Representatives of the state legisla-
ture today. The ministers are highly
enthusiastic and it was decided to
hold mass meeting at the First
English Lutheran church tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock. The speakers
wil> be local. A musical program will
be rendered and those interested are
urged to attend.
Speaking as president of the minis
terial association and expressing the
views of that body, the Rev. Mr..