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The Washington times., 1908-11-26
MOTHER IS STRICKEN
HEARING SONS FATE
Nervous Collapse Follows Reading
of Letter From Herman Bill
Xix, Sentenced to Hang.

CHICAGO, Nov zs-AIrs. Barbara
Billik, mother of Herman Bmik. con-
demneG 70 be hanged on December II.
was stricken with heart trouble at
Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday. as she read
a farewell letter fnom her son.
Physicians worked over the afflicted
woman for half al hour, but her condi-
ton is serious, according 10 dispatches.
Mrs. Biilik has been threatened with a
nervous collapse from anxiety Of her
sons fate, and his goOd-by message
precipitated the cr1zls-
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AUpIToRIUM-BurE MeInosh.

Those who want up-tO-dateand inside
information regarding Jnis bl. republic
are asked TO pay visit to tht Masonic
Temple Auditorium, WashingtQ, D. c..
next Sunday night, and hear Elrr Nc
Intoshs picture talk on The United
States Today" He VIII cover he So
ciaI. Industrial, agricultural anC other
conditions of the United States 9day.
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COLUMBIA-CaIye Concert.

The management of the Columbia
Theater are congratulating themselves
on the manner iIT~which the sale of seats
for the Caive concert afternoon has
been conducted. The program. as an
nounced in the Sunday papers, has Oc-
a concert o. unapprOachable excellence
is promised.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

And there is the automobile industry,
conceded to have had the most marvel
Gus development ever experienced by
an American business; the one line #
manufacturing in which throughout the
reriOd OF depression factories never
were able to keep up with their orders.
Looks like a lusty and hearty infant;
vet the manufacturers want their
schedules increased. Should they get
It?
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

7. Arthur Smith, local manage of
the CharltOn-SmiLh subscription con
certs at Masonic Temple auditolum,
announces the close Of the course sale
of tickets, Friday evening Of this Wel1.
Nine. Johanna Gadski, David Bis
pharn. and Ossip GabrilOwitsch nave
an been positively As"ured for thedrst
three recitais, anu the complete sries
promises TO create a new era in Deal
musical circles.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The attraction billed at the New
Lyceum, for next week. Is Williams
Imperials." TIE company is said 10 be
equipped with lalent Of the very best.
and the fun viii travel at a rapid gait
The opening ski is called, The I'M
peTials Abroad while the closing bit
has been named, Paris Upside Down. "
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
CHASE'S-Vaudevlle.

Chase's next week viii introduce Nine
Zelie de Lussau. heIalded as America s
greatest Carmen Hugh Lloyd from
the Autipodes. in an act which. it Is
said will never be forgotten once seen:
William r. MacaTt. Wynn q Lewis,
Beatrice Mckenzie. the Land OF Nod. Pc
and the '.Tenderfoot'' prima donna. and
Walter shannon "a their latest musical
success, "A Shine F1irtation.' AIeIr0se
and Kennedy, Lightning Hopper, tho
Caricaturist. and the American Vita
graph.
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Attractions Coming
To Local Theaters
sELAsCo-aThe ca .dusieian."

Lovers OF music and comedy VIII be
pleased 10 learn that Julian Edwards
latest success. ''The Gay Musician.
which enjoyed long run at WaHack
Theater, New York. has been secured
os the BeIasco Theater attraction tcr
next week. Among those who are an
nounced to appear in the comic opera
ere Amelia Stone, Templar SAKE Louie
Kendall, Joseph G. MirOn, C&rr0ll NC
COmas, Harry Short, Martha Georgel
William s. GIL, Florence ROblee, AMI
others IS well known.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The Harry Bryant EXtravE CANA.
which comes TO the Gayety Theater
next week. is said TO te different from
anv show that has appeared there this
season. He has secured he services OF
Fred NVycon. who viii pity his original
.'rube'' character ia that vazy tWO-aCt
comedy Gee Whiz."
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
Miss Fowler a Bride.


Miss Sylvia II. Fowler. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Fowler, was
married at O'Clock today to Ralph
T. Jones. in the Mt. Pleasant Congrega-
tional Church, the Rev. N. r. Fishburn
officiating.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by Allen V. Cushman, wore
suit of taupe broadcloth with a hat
of the same shade. and carried an
armful OF white chrysanthemUms. Her
only attendants were two little flower
girls, Miss Emily Mann and Miss Dor
Othy BransOn, who wore dainty frOcks
Of white batste, deliberately trimmed
with lace, and carried baskets Of white
blossoms.
Charles Jones was best man for his
brother, and the ushers were Dr.
Trail DR.. Talbot, and Mr.. Peters.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr.
and Mrs. Jones left Washington for
a Northern wedding trip, and upon
their return after December 10, wiz re-
side at the Ashburn. Thirteenth and
Harvard streets.
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doy viii give a luncheon a few days
later for the party.
AIRS. Somers was hostess 81 q tea yes
terday afternoon, in honor OF her nieces,
Miss Eddy and Miss Elizabeth Eddy, OF
Evanston, H.. who are her guests for
several weeks.
The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
lett Washington yesterday for New
York where he VIII join Mrs. Newberry
ana Miss NeWberTy They viii spend
the day with their twin sons. Barnes
NeWperry ana Phelps NeWberry, who
joined their mother and sister in New
York Tuesday
on Friday, Mr.. and Mrs. Newberrv
ana MISS Newberry will return to Wash
luStOn, and on SATURDAY will go 10 the
army and Navy football game in PhEa-
oelpnla, accompanied by a party Of
young people.
The Minister OF the Netherlands and
Nine. Loudon have returned 10 WASH
Lngton trorn Baltimore and New York.
and have opened the house. 1901 y street
which they have taken for the legstfon'
INC mousse was formerly the French
embassy.
Washington society received entbusi-
astically the official announcement OF
me appointment of Capt JACQUES Adel-
pert Flneton de ChambTun. as military
-tltdche or the French embassy. in sue
cession 10 Major FOu-nier
Count de Chambrun is the brother-in-
law OF Representative Nicholas Long
worth, and is well known ia Wash
hglon- His appointment has long been
Iumored, but nothing definite was
known until yesterday.
count de ChambrUn was one of the
noted FFenchmen who came to the ded-
lcaIlon OF the ROChambeau statue sew
efal years ago and later attended the
Weddlrg Of his brOther-in-iaw 10 Miss
allce roosevelt. HIS own wedding 10
MISS LongWorth took place about seven
years ago. The count and countess are
expected TO arrive in Washington some
Ilme next month, accompanied by their
two children.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Miss Edith Sutherland, daughter Of
Senator AID Mrs. Sutherland, viii en-
terrain a number Of the detutantes in
formally at tea at the Highlands mis-
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The new Christian Science newspaper,
of course, will not dare to be yellow.
because that would be confession Of
belief in jaundice.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs Darlington. wife Of Gen. Ernest
a Darlington, has as her house cues.
Mrs; Lloyd Mccormick, wife of Major
Mccormick
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For a small person, Mr.. Carnegie
made quite a splash, didn't he?
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
Photo by Harris-E Ewing.
MRS. RICHMOND 0RDWAY WHIT
FORD,
Formerly Miss Shirlie May Davis.
Bride Is New Hampshire
Girl, Bridegroom Well
Known Here.

"A wedding of interest 10 Washing
toH people took place today at War
ner, y. IL. when Miss Shirlie Ma
Davis daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. w
n. Davis OF New Hampshire. became
the bride Of Richmond Crdway Whit
ford, son OF the late Col j.. l.. Whit
ford. OF Washington.
Owing 10 che illness OF the brides
mother. only a small company OF rel
atives and intimate friends attended
the ceremony. Ar. and Mrs. Whitford
VIII take an extended Western bridal
tour before taking up their residence
in Washington for the winter.
The bridegroom j. a member Of one
Of the oldest families og Washington
and New Hampshire, and is well
known here, where he makes mis- home
during the winter, spending the sum
mer al their old home ia New Hamp-
shire.
Miss Lottle IL Caho. daughter Of
Charles a. CahO, and Arthur e. Turner.
son OF Samuel j. Turner, of Washinz-
ton were married last evening, u the
parsonage or the Temple baptist
Church. the pastor the Rev. DR. j. J.
Muir, officiating.
The bride wore her travelling suit, a
handsome tailored gown OF Uaupe broad
cloth with hat TO match, and carried
shower bouquet of Bride roses.
Miss Alice n. Turner, sister Of the
bridegroom. was The maid OF honor, and
Morgan CahO, brother OF the bride, act
ed as best man for Mr. Turner.
After the ceremony, which was at
tended by only relatives of the young
couple a buffet supper was served to
the bridal party and relatives. Later
IN the evening Mr.. and Mrs Turner
left Tor bridal trip TO New York Up
on their return Jhey Will reside at PA
Morsan street northwest. where they
VIII be at home after December g.
The Charge d,Anaires Of Mexico and
Nine. GOdOy viii entertain the members
OF the staff at dinner this evening.
Mrs. B. II. Buckingham and her sis
ter Miss Freeman. who spent the sum-
mer and autumn seasons in their home
IN Cornwall, Pa, have returned 10
Washington and have opened their
house on II street for the winter sea-
son
Mrs. James Forney. Of Philadelphia.
was the honor guest Of Mrs. Robert
ForEey is the house guest of Mrs
Hinckley for several days.
Miss Elena CaIderon, daughte- of the
Minister from Bolivia ana Nine. Cal
deron, has issued Invitations foc a luu-
cheon IN honor Of Miss Mary Lille Tay-
Tor daughter Of former United States
Minister to Spain and Mrs. Hannis Tay-
Tor, whose marriage to DR. Reid Hunt
takes place on December p Miss Co I
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
All Have Tickets.

All OF them, however, are possessors
Of return tickets 10 Ithaca. It is said,
for the college authorities, as a result
OF past perfb. mances, make them buy
round trip tickets when they start. so
that none will be stranded through eX-
cess enthusiasm.
Before / O'Clock. the movement to-
ward Franklin Field began, Subway
trains were ianlmed like sardine boxes,
and Walnut street cars found Il a physi-
cal impossibility TO enforce the no
Observation-Disclosures rule. even
though some of the summer cars were
brought out 10 carry part OF the terrific
crush.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Pittsburg is 100 years old, and some
mornings it feels the part.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The Gatuq dam is reported stil TO
be in good condition; some others are
being overworzed since Mr. TAFT and
Mr.. Carnegie got busy about the tariff.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Announcement is made Of the we'd
ding Of Miss Maude Graham. of Cot
tage Hill, d. c. to John A. SpelIbring.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. Constantine Chase and Miss
Chase entertained a company of young
people informally at dinner last evening.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Messrs. Rockefeller and Arehbold
have testified that the oil business is
extremely hazardous. If corroborative
evidence is demanded. We assume they
viii call as witnesses a few gentlemen
who nave tried to compete against the
Standard.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The marriage OF Miss George V
Forbes and /. Matthews Woods took
place yesterday in Rockville Nd, the
Rev. S. r. White officiating.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. James Forney. Of Philadelphia.
was the honor guest Of Mrs. Robert
Hinckley at luncheon yesterday. Mrs
ForEey is the house guest of Mrs.
Hinckley for several days.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. Richard Davenport wife of Cap
tain Davenport entertained az small
informal tea yesterday afternoon in
compliment TO Mrs. Mary Chew. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert s. Chew,
who made her debut q few days ago.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. Catherine A. Smith, widow OF
the late Capt. John ". Smith, has been
called from Washington 10 attend the
funeral Of her brother-in-iaW, J. NJ.
Smith in Hancock Nd
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Miss Ethel Roosevelt Miss Martha
BaconA and Miss Carrie Mum, three in
terestihg Washington debutantes, viii
make their initial bow 70 New York
society Tuesday evening at the first
junior couliOn OF the season at Sherry's.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. Talbot viii be at home on FRI
days, the Connecticut, Connecticut ave
nue. and NJ street.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Mrs. B. II. Buckingham and her sis
ter, Miss Freeman. who spent the sum
mer and autumn seasons in their home
IN Cornwall Pa, have returned 10
Washington and have opened their
house on II street for the winter sea-
son
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

The Charge d'Anaires Of Mexico and
Nine. GOdOy viii entertain the members
Of the staff at dinner this evening.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-11-24
COURT NOTES.

A. NJ. Scheble vs.. NJ. S. Peters and
Ida E. Peters: judgment entered
against defendants for S119.5S and
costs.
Wenatchee Produce Co. VS.. l..
Eighme; action for Judgment on
note in sum of $262.60 and costs.
E. Maude Smith VS.. Harry j.
Smith; action for divorce ana adj
Indication Of property rights, Blk IA
1915 Burrells list add Wenatchee.
In the matter of the estate of
Benton A. Joiner, an insane person,
petition of Nancy L. Joiner for APP
pointment as guardian.
In the matter of the estate of
Bertha L. Frisbie, deceased, petition
of E. F. Frisbie for probate of will.
In the matter of the estate OF
Helen A. Mathison, deceased, petit
ton of Thos. C. Mathison for prob
ate of will, real estate being NJ NE
u Sec. 1920, NWA Sec. 6-21-21
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NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual city election in and for the
City of Wenatchee, Washing on,
will be held on Tuesday. December
s. 1908, to elect the following city
officers: Mayor, City Clerk, City At
torney, City Treasurer, one Council
man-at-large, ana three councilmen
for two years.
The polling place will be at the
City Fire Hall, and the polls will be
open from O'Clock a. m. and closed
at S o'clock p. m. of said day.
SAM r. SUMNER,
1870 City Clerk
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VOTE THE BONDS.

municipality issue bonds in
making public circumstances
possibilities
definite be
had the money so judciouy expended
andpons the people Wenahee fortunate
mng The future growth of the
npaty public admnstra
Judged the standpoint
present needs will
both by the city council and the
that the the city need
with
accomplished That the
present generally conceded and with
the arrival Of three congestion is becom
daily
why the city
should longer
valley increases
valley there will be additional capt.
in municipality There no good
reason should be borne
The future generation
authorizing the issuance of bonds in conformity
of the board of education
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CASHMERE.

Thursday evening, Nov. 10, Miss
Bertha Thayer became the wife OF
Geo. j. Johnson, Rev. Perdue official.
ing. These young people are bo-h
well and favorably known, and prom
inent in NJ. E. church work.
Miss Bertha has spent some years
teaching around and in town, ana
Mr.. johnson has been this year man
ager of the local fruit growers
union.
The good wishes of all go with
them.
Friday evening Prof. NJ. Lee Dag
gy, of the state university, spoke
here to a small but interested audi
enCe.
North Cashmere is the new sub
urban addition where new houses are
going up every day.
New houses are also being erected
in other parts of town.
Very noticeable are some up or
Olives hill overlooking the town and
valley.
| Oh, Cashmere and vicinity 'rc
booming.
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LAND! LAND! LAND!

1870 acres of land, 7acres in orchard,
Is acres more under cultivation;
all good fruit land; 60 acres more
will raise good wheat, hay or
vegetables; two good springs on
place. A place where in five
years time a man can make a good
home. Price, $500; terms. H.
s. Barnhill.
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LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN
Brown pony, six-year-oli f1lly;
spot in face; gone from stables in
Wenatchee; missed first of Novem-
Der; finder rewarded. Notify E.
Hampton, Wenatchee. 1928
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LOST-A ladies' gold bracelet en-
graved 'Leta." Leave at World
Office or phone 4S3. 1928
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THE ROYAL H;GHLANDERS meet
the first and third Wednesday Of
the month in Eagle Hall. Visit
ing members cordially invited to
attend. Grace e. Parker, Illustri-
GUS Protector; L. II. Armstrong,
Secretary.
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1870

Violins, Mandolins. Guitars and
all kinds of musical supplies at
Thomas the jewelers.. SO
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LOST-Suit Case, between Stemilt
Hill and Liebeck's ranch. Find
er return for liberal reward to
owner, Mrs. w. H. Lenhart, care
Pearl Grocery. 11-24
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LOST-Boston bull terrier. Answers
to name Of Ring" Telephone S07.
1925
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FURNISHED HOUSE or furnished
rooms for light housekeeping.
Phone 81 or call A. Cooke, Wenat-
chez Electric Co. 11-26

SALES AGENTS WANTED-$36. 90
per week or 400 per cent profit.
All samples, stationery, ana art
catalogue free. We want one per-
manent agent in this locality for
the largest picture and frame
frame house in America. Expert
ence unnecessary. We instruct
you how to sell our goods and fur
nish the capital. If you want a
permanent, honorable and profit
able position, write us today for
particulars, catalog and samples.
Frank w. Williams company, 1914
w. Taylor ST., Chicago, Ill.
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cal instruments at Thomas, the Jew
eler's. $50
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WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-Danfe,s
McCook Corps No. Is meets at
Sprague Hall second and fourth,
Fridays of each month at 2 D. m.
Mrs. ]. B. Palmer, pres; Miss,
Anna May, sec.
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WANTED-Manager for branch Of
flee We wish to locate here in We
natchee, Wash. Address, the Nor
ris Wholesale House, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
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TYPEWRITERS for SAFE or rent at
the Wenatchee Business College
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TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE at the
Wenatchee Business College. If
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FOR SALE-Honse and lot on Che
Ian avenue north, third door north
of Whitman school building; price
$1,000 cash, or terms on half if de-
sired. Inquire of C. w. Jorgenson,
owner. tt
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WANTED-Grubb bling, blowing and
levelling work. 1 have good equip
ment and will guarantee work
Have been doing this kind of work
all summer. d. Demare, South
Mission street. 1870
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Miscellaneous

- Rents, and all
kinds of accounts collected at a
reasonable rate. H. E. Harjesty,
Columbia Valley Bank Building.
Phone 1865. 1916
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BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN
YOEMEN, Columbia Homestead,
No. 682, meets first and third Tues.
days OF each month at Sprague
Hall. For information, see U. r.
Lake. Deputy. w. A. Grant, Fore
man; c. w. Jorgenson, correspond
emit.
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w NTED-Young men and women
to prepare for positions as stenog-
raphers and bookkeepers by enroll
ing in the Wenatchee Business Col
lege.
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EXPERIENCED GIRL wanted for
general homework. Address P. O.
Box 127 or phone 1913. tt
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lows Hall. M. o. Merrill, Comman.
der; J. B. Palmer, Ajjutant.
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:: !: :: s: :: !: !: !: =: :: ::
~MHNND meets every I'd and
~ each month at Bow
er Hall. B. j. Williams, w. NJ:
r. H. Nowlan, Secretary.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-12
General Demand

of the Wcll-Informed of the World has
always been for q simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark.
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the WcIl-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactur by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
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connecting box or basin, built in the
main drain at points where laterals
connect. These basins may be made
Of plank or brick or cement, accord
ing to convenience or fancy. OF what
ever materials, the box should be
from twelve to eighteen inches square,
according to the size of the main tile.
The best time to build the box is when
the main is laid. Two sides Of the
box, namely opposite sides, will be
used for the main line, the other two
sides when the box is built should be
fitted with the first tile of the laterals,
which may be Immediately or at some
subsequent time completed. This basin
or box should extend six to twelve
inches below the line of the drain. and
besides serving for connecting the
basin will serve for a sile basin, that
is, will collect any sediment which
may happen TO get into the various
lines of tile discharging into it. Also,
the box may be continued to the
ground surface and be provided there
viii al IISuL cover, OF IL 1t Is uOL ue-
sired to have a box exposed thus and
in the way, it may be covered with
plank about fifteen inches below the
ground surface and then covered over
with soil-the position of the box be-
ing carefully marked on the drain map
or its distance measured from two
points near at hand. Such a basin is
an excellent device to use where two
or three lines of drain unite
Of whatever material the box is
built, the tile on the four sides should
be carefully fitted in so as to allow
nothing to enter the box except what
goes there through the tile.
If the main drain is to be built of
plank, it certainly would be better to
spike the plank, for two reasons First,
to prevent displacement, and secondly,
to prevent entrance of solid matter. 1t
has been found that the joints of the
box will afford sufficient means of in
gress for the water even if the planks