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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
WORLDS SKATING RECORDS.
New Figures for 1900 and 500 Metres
Made at Davos.

wv" 'SUIoe TOT l,oOU ana 900 Metres
| Made at Davos.
| Two worlds records at skating saw
the light in the recent championships
OF the world held at Davos. Switzer.
land. Four events comprised the
meet-5oo 5000, $500 and 1860
metres-and these attracted the best
skaters in the word,
Oscar Mathiesen, of Christiania. CAP
tured the title, as he won three out
OF the four. In the 1900 metres the
Norwegian won by about three ses.
oHds, his time being minutes 20 Is
seconds, and 1t was new mark for
the world, beating the old one of 2
m1nGites % 3-5 seconds by PoestIund
at Davos in February, 1900. Mathie-
sen maintained speed of about 11.6
yards second. The distance was
lOS metres short of a mile, and all.
lowing that the skater would slow
down for the remaining distance he
would at the worst do the mile in
z minutes 80 seconds, figures which
easily would eclipse anything vet
made on skates On a circular track
Mathlesen's time for 5000 metres
was minutes IS 3-5 seconds, y,
IL seconds slower than the worlds
record by Eden in 1894. But when
Mathlesen skated the ice was covered
with water Mathiesen won the TO-.
700 metres in Is minutes 1 As sec.
onds, Thomson of Sweden, being Sec
ond with IS minutes 4 seconds.
The 500 metres was won by WI.
kander. OF Helsingfors in A As sec.
'nds, and in this he beat both Mathie.
sen and Oeholm, who had the week
before won the European champion
NIP. The time equalled the record
" Gundersen in 1906, but in subse.
luent trials Wikander reduced tho
ecord to A rs seconds and this
1ade the second worlds mark for tbs
1eet.-New York Sun.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
The Honor Appreciated.

Some years ago, when Head Consul
Boak, of the Western Jurisdiction.
Woodmen OF the World, was travel
Ing through the south, the train stop
ped for some time in a small town.
and Mr.. Boak alighted to make /.
purchase. The storekeeper could not
make the correct change for the bill
which was presented, so Mr. Boak
started In search Of some one who
could. Sitting beside the door, whit
ting stick, was an old darby.
Uncle said Mr.. Boak, ..can you
change a tendollar blll?''
The old fellow looked up in sur
prise; then he touched his cap. and
replied: "'need, an all can't. boss.
but an 'preciates de honor, jes de-
same.'-saturday Evening Post.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
BUILT RIGHT
Brain and Nerves Restored by Crane
Nnts Food.

The number Of persons whose all.
ments were such that no other food
could be retained at all, is large and
reports are on the increase.
For twelve years / suffered from
| dyspepsia. finding no food that did
not distress me-" writes a Wisconsin
lady. Il was reduced from 145 r.
~ lbs, gradually growing weaker
until | could leave my bed only a
snort while at time, and became un-
able to speak aloud.
Three years ago | was attracted
by an article on Grape-Nuts and do
cided to try it,
My stomach was so weak co,,d
not take cream, but | used Grana-
Nuts with milk and lime water. It
helped me from the first, building I'M
my system in manner most aston
1shing to the friends who had Thought
my recovery impossible.
Soon | was able to take Crane
Nuts and cream for breakfast. and
lunch at night, with an egg and
Grape-Nuts for dinner.
Il am now able to eat fruit. meat
and nearly all vegetables for dinner
but fondly continue Grape-Nuts for
breakfast and supper.
At the time of beginning Crane
Nuts | could scarcely speak sentence
without changing words around or
talking crooked in some way, but NV
brain and nerves have become 30
that no longer have
that trouble" There's a Reason
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
LOUISIANA ELECTION
TAX J., AMENDMENT WINS BY
SMALL MARGIN.
RING LEADERS ARE BEATEN
Only Six Parishes in State Gave Ma,
jorities Against it. Sanders Vote
Will be About $4,000 and
Pharr's Less than 10000.

New Orleans-Late returns indicate
that the constitutional amendmnt pro-
viding for the consolidation Of the
seven tax offices of Orleans won out
by about $500 majority.
Only five parishes in the State gave
majorities against the amendment
Orleans, Jefferson, st. John, Lafour-
che and St. Martin. Every other par
ish voted for the amendment almost
solidly, with the exception of East
Baton Rouge and st. Charles, where
the vote was close. While the total
vote cast for the heads of the state
ticket will approximate 10000 the
total vote east on the tax amendment
will barely reach $4,000.
This shows unusual interest in the
constitutional amendments, because,
as rule, they are ignored by a large
proportion Of the voters.
The other four amendments, relat-
ing to the Secretary Of States sala-
ry and the railroad and corporations
were carried by an almost
unanimous vote.
Results Of Election
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
One Of the
EC.Cef1fgQl.c

of the happy homes of TO-DAY /.
fund OF information as to the best =,
of promoting health and hapnins,,
right living and knowledge Of ths Z
best products.
Products of actual exceIIen,.
reasonable claims truthfully No.,
and which have attained to wo,,a
acceptance through the approval !
Well-Informed of the World: not !.
viduals only, but Of the MANY VIII
the happy faculty of selecting and !,
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products Of that j.
known component parts, an Il
remedy, approved by physicians NH
mended by the Well Informed n
Worldas a valuable and wholesome
laxative is the well-known syrup Il
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its be,I
effects always buy the genuine. /
featured by the California Fig sv,,E
only, and for sale by all leading AM
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

Ihe country totals are: For Gov
ernor-sanders 33,oS4; Pharr, 4,76o.
For Lieutenant Observation-Disclosures
mont, 3O,67l; Leonhardt, 4,515. For
amendment, 1859; against 3,217.
The city totals: For Governor
Sanders, 25,239; Pharr, 2,779. For
Lieutenant ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
$4,000; Leonhardt, 3,172. For amend
ment, 1862, against 1864.
Grand totals: For Governor-San-
ders, 1898; Pharr, 1889. For Lieut.
enant Observation-Disclosures, 54,-
731; Leonhardt, 1867. For amend
went, 25,l51, against 22,5S1.
Majorities: For Governor-San-
ders, 5O,784. For Lieutenant Governor
-Lambremont, 47,044. For amend
ment, 1870.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
Injuries Funny Bone" Dead.

Plainfield, N. label B. CASTOR,
lo-year-old- son Of DR.. W. F. CASTOR
is dead at his home, after lingering
unconscious since he struck his elbow
against pillar while dancing. Young
CASTOR while attending class re.
eeptlon, and while Waiting with Miss
Margaret Lambert, struck the sharp
corner of the pillar with his "funny
bone.' He Immediately complained
of numbness in his limbs. He was as
sisted to an ante-room where he be-
came unconscious. Four physicians
diagnosed the trouble as meningitis.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
Where Il Belongs.

Excuse me- said the playwright
10 his friend who was Kissing the
piece, do you think 1t is good form
to hiss my show whom I gave you
the ticket that admitted your"
Certainly" resentfully replied the
friend. 1T I'd bought a ticket
would have contented myself by GO
ing outside and swearing at myself"
From Success Magazine"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
u.,h.h. Lakes on sashaIin.

wilbur T. Gracey, Consul at Using
tau. China. says. in report regard
lar . ~ source OF naphtha supply:
II has teen recently reported that
large napa,tha fountains have been
discoyered on the island of Saghalin.
and that also an entire naphtha lake
has opened up in the same district
1,ha lake and fountains have been
discovered by Russian engineers, and
the matter has been reported to the
Russian Mining Department. It is
reported that this department will
plAce foreigners on the same footing
as Russians In the development OF
these. The fountains and lake are
situated on the northeast coast OF the
island of SaEhalin, near Nabii Bay,
In the Russian section Of the island"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
BABY'S AWFUL ITCHING HUM0R
Nothing Would Help Him-Mothel
Almost in Despair-Owes Quick
Cure to Cuticura.

Several months ago, my little boy began
to break out with itching sores. dectered
him, but as soon as l got them healed up
in one place they would break out in an
other. l was almost in despair could
not get anything that would help him.
Then l began to use Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment, and after using them
three times the sores commenced to heal
he Is now well, and not scar is left on
his body. They have never returned nor
left him with bad blood, as one would
think. Cuticura Remedies are the best I
have ever tried, and shall highly recon-
mend them to any one who is suffering
likewise. Mrs. William Geeding, lo2 Wash.
ington St., Attica, Ind, July %, 1907"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
HOW TO TEST LINsEED OIL.

There is nothing that will make
paint go wrong on the house more
quickly than poor oil 1t is as bad in
its way as authorizations in the white
lead. Petroleum oil cheapeners may
be detected by placing drop of the oil
on black painted surface. If one sees
the characteristic iridescence or play
of colors which kerosene exhibits, it
is evidence of adulteration. Corn and
fish oil can be detected by the smell.
Adulteration in white lead can best
be discovered by the use Of blow
pipe, which National Lead Company
will send with instructions free to
anyone interested. in paint. Address.
National Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building, New York City.
Pride goeth before fall, and it
doesn't soften the bumps any at that.
How Cured sweeny and Fistu.a.
II want to tell you how saved one
of our horses that had fstula We
had the horse doctor out and he said
it was so bad that he did not think
he could cure it, and did not come
again. Then we tried Sloan's Lini-
ment and it cured it up nicely.
One day last spring was
blowing for neighbor who had a
horse with sweeny, and l told him
about Sloan's Liniment and he had
me get bottle for him, and it cured
his horse. all right, and he goes of
now like a colt.
I'VE had horse that had sweeny
aWfully bad, and we thought 1t was
never going to be any good, but we
1sed Sloan's Liniment and it cured it
Up nicely. told another neighbor
about 1t and he said it was the best |
4iniment he ever used.
I'VE are using Sloan's Sure Collie
;ure and we think it is all right"
A. D. Bruce. Aurelia. la.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
A pretty girl always inspires more
envy than clever one.
Attacks White Girl

Centralla, IL.-Golden Couple, the
sixteen year old daughter of Charles
Copple, farmer living two miles
south east of this city, was attacked
by Sam Taylor, a negro, as she was
on her way home from CentraIa hioh
sehool. The negro was captured and
may be lynched.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
-Four Buildings Burned

Athens, Ala.-Athens was visited
by quite destructive fire, when four
buildings on the south side of the
square went up in smokeI The
buildings were all of the cheap order
and were occupied by markets and
restaurants and colored barber
shop.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

DO Your Feet Ache and Burn7
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder for the feet It makes tight or
new shoes feel easy Cures Corns, puniops,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, % cts. Sample sent FACE.
Address Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED

But why do you wish so many
closets?" asked the puzzled archi-
tect.
Il want you to understand" re-
piled the lady, with dignity, that II
our family isn't very old it has more
skeletons than any other in the so.
cial bunch. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

believe I would still
be a victim of kid
ney troubles but for
Doan's Kidney Pills,
for when / started
using them I was in
constant pain with my
back, and no other
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

ISIHeuy Hdu U46U OF
any use. The kidney secretions were
irregular, and / was nervous and
lacked energy. But Doan's Kidney
Pills gave me prompt relief and con-
tlnued use cured me.
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Z.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

Hicks Capudine Cures Nervousness,
Whether tired out, worried, sleeplessness
or what not. 1t quiets and refreshes brain
and nerves. It's liquid and pleasant to
take. Trial bottle 10c. Regular sizes CSC,
and Soc, at druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
Do Your Feet Aeh. and Burnq

Your use Of your leisure often de.
termlnes the usefulness Of your life.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

The man who says he is too poor
TO give will never be rich enough to
be other than poor in heart.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
Garfield
Digestive Tablets.

FITS, st. Vitus Dance; Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
Or. H. R. Kline. Id. 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softensthe gums ,reducesin lamma-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

The man who says he is too poor
to give will never be rich enough to
be other than poor in heart.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

All things come to those who wait
on themselves.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

An expert is man who is able to
impress US with how little we know.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
HIS POSITION.

11Io tTOSTIIUN.
Lie 10 not all beer and skittles 5.
eyed person. e"'
no, sub" promptly replied Cal.
pnel begad. Il care very little for
Dee,, sun; and as for skittles what.
esua tney may be, have nevnb
Set. ie MIG.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
WOMEN's KIDNEYS.
Are the Source of Most of Women's
Sickness.

Mrs. Rebecca Mock, 1895 E. Rich
Street, Columbus. Ohio. writes. "I
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

Sometimes an exploded theory does
not even wake up the theorist.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
OTHER REMARKABLE CURES

Mr. jacob Davis, Galena Stone MOI Il bad
health twelve al
cured Mr. N 1872 South Main
me-
tried obtained relief
better Immediately and health"
SINCERE RECOMMENDATION.
G. Proser, Alegan Co., Mich
badly afflicted Of
depleted could find nothing
of the
trouble anything
Manufactured by Pena Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

The philanthropy Of some men con-
slsts Ct willingness to pass the hat.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
Humoring our sins will not heal
our sinfulness.

Our lives are made by the love we
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02
ON THE JOB

First Angel-Why 1t is that st. Pc
=. .er mas Kept the job as doorkeeper
Tor so many years?
o1cond Angel-He's still hoping for
: Ihance to get at the fellow who
Leader. elana
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

Itch cured In 80 minutes by Woolford's
SANITARY lotion. Never fails At druggists
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

There are no good points about
the character that sticks into everv-
body.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

God resists the proud.-Bibla]
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-05-02

There can be no recreation in anv
dissertation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-01-02

--B. j Hsben was IN Rnlland ON
Monday last on business.
John Hanley aud his father we're
ID Rutland 90 Monday.
a. Is. Marsden aud J. 5. Baichel-
der we're ia Albany on Saturday last.
--Groyer Mattison is the guest Of his
parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. Herbert Matt.
son.
Fred Kelley. Of Riehford. VI, has
been visiting his brother DIR. l.. NJ.
Kelley.
Mrs. Frank Woodward Of Ben.
ningion has been visiting friends in
lown.
Harris Barnum and Mr. Arh Of
Washington. ID. G., are guests OF G. ).
Robinson.
Mrs. Arthur Marsden entertained
the bridge whist club Monday after
noon.
"A yesiry meeting was beld Tuesday
evening 10 decide on calling a rector
for Zion church.
Mrs. T.. A. Fisher and daughter
who have been visiting IN Bennington
have returned.
Jack Proyan OF Bennington was a
recent guest OF his mother, Mrs. A.
Proyan.
Miss |. Dwelly OF Schenectady, N,
y. is the guest of Mrs. a. kohler dur
ing the holiday season.
Mrs. Frank Columb and daughter,
Mabel, Of North Dorset, were recent
guests in town.
Messrs. J c. aud Fred Helmet
spent Christmas with Mrs. A. w, Bas-
sett in North Bennington.
The singing of Ernest Lugene
was much appreciated last Sunday at
the Baptis, church.
IF. A. Smith of West Rutland, son
o. James Smith Of this village, is spend
ing the holidays at bis fathers.
-Rev. b. Y. Atwell OF Boston, for
merly state missionary in this state,
ofllciated at Zion church last Sunday.
Miss Helen Collamer OF North Ben
nington and Miss Zoeline Hebert of
Dandy are the guests Of Miss Maude
Fisher.
Ernest Lugene of New York City
has been in town spending the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. A.
Lugene.
Mr.. aud Mrs. james Malone and
Miss Mary Frazier Of Dandy spent the
holidays al Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Me.
LaughIin's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lyon OF Dan
by recently visited at the home of the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Lyon, Sr.
A watch meeting was held Tuesday
evening nj the Baptist parsonage and
New Years prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening.
There will be services at Zion
church next Sunday at which Bishop
Hall will preach, with Communion at
the midday service.
AT the Covenant meeting Saturday
afternoon the Baptist church will act
upon the recommendation Of the board
Of deacons thai one new deacon be
elected.
III. j. Dyer, after shooting two tar
keys n. tho shoot on Tuesday last, had
the misfortune 10 take slice of his
left index finger with hay cutter-the
good old fashioned way.
The annual meeting OF the Baptist
Society occurs next Monday evening
The monthly business meeting OF
the isrraca Glass comes the same eve
ming al the cloce Of the Society meet
ing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-01-02
Observation-Disclosures,
Cheese.

and two or three other like that have constantly replaced alone
excepted and on these special prices will be made bring them
cheaper than sold elsewhere, for instance:
Diamond 1926 Dbl
Cotton at number black and white
mostly number so.
These absolutely and invariably cash at
delivery
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-01-02
Closing Out Sale at 25 per
cent discount.

On account Of continued i'll health am compelled commence the final
closing out Of my ENTIRE STOCK order wind my business
To do this will offer special discount above which will make
object every buyer anticipate his for the AS well
known the stock the largest all this vicinity and every fresh and
desirable and has been kept with and desirable goods every de-
partmen 50 that shop Think what this dis
count means to you You every 0m for S3 SlOO one for 75c
SOC one for 81 2 Csc for &c., making radical all
vor purchases and any article less desirable condition and
son will often be sold ONE HALF regular price, This fake sale but
an absolute wind up Of the mercantile long conducted by Burton
&, o. ~
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-09-26
Jockeys Tricks.

'There are tricks of two kinds in
jockeying," said jockey, "the legiti-
mate and the fllegitimate. Use the
first and you'll prosper. Use the last
and it's all up.
"Ilegitimate tricks are pulling race
and getting left at the post. If you
once pull a fast horse and make him
lose, you are always afterward an OBJ
ject Of suspicion, and ten to one If
you ever pull another horse you are
done for. But getting yourself left at
the post is a big and complex subject,
and it is the one trick that clever
Jockey can work time and again with
safety.
To cause rival horse to swerve is
an illegitimate trick that often wins
your race. You cause the swerving by
Strengthening out your leg so that your
heel nearly touches the other horses
nose. or you make wide slash with
your whip so that 1t nearly touches
the other horses eyes.
1.-THE legitimate tricks are But why
give them away when it has taken
all my life to learn them?"-New Or
leans Times Democrat
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-09-26
Newtop's LIGHT Theory.

Sir Isaac Newton earned worldwide
fame by showing that gravitation. pre-
viously recognized only at the surface
of the earth, Is operative throughout
the universe wherever there is matter.
In another field of physics he was far
less happy. His brilliant success in
experimental optics came to be quail
ned, though not invalidated, by a
faulty Interpretation Of the facts. He
gave his name and powerful authority
to the corpuscular theory of light. In
Sir Isaac's view, the phenomenon of
luminosity is produced by corpuscles-
exceedingly minute particles of matter
which are projected continuously
from the sun, stars and all other lumi-
nous bodies. Bat his corpuscles failed
to elucidate all the appearances. and
Sir Isaac's theory was finally deposed
by an explanation which referred light
to undulatory vibrations in the ether.
1t would be some comfort for the dis
coverer of universal gravitation, were
he living now, to realize that the mod
ern physicist is daily dealing with cor
puscles flung off from matter at speeds
fairly comparable with that of life it
self.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-09-26
Couldn't Help 1t.

A young lady tells the following
story of an Englishman she met dur
ing trip to Mexico:
The Enalishman became acquainted
with the American party while they
were all guests at winter hotel.
Whenever the parents of the American
girl proposed any trip the Englishman
Immediately begged to be made one
of the party. He was to be included
in a moonlight trip to nearby noun
tain. After the Americans were ready
to start they had to delay some fifteen
minutes awaiting their guests ar
rival When he did arrive he cleo
trifed them by his comments on the
reason for his delay. What he said
was:
"I beg pardon for my beastly tardi-
ness. Couldn't help 1t, don'cherknow.
1 had to bring my mother from the
gardens first. It's a singular horrid
bore. but one has to be kind to his
mother, don'cherknow!' Milwaukee
Free Press.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-09-26
The Queer Screw Plant.

There is nothing under the sun quite
SO quaint, so weird and witchlike as
the pandanus prairies of Fiji. The PAN
danus, or screw plant, as it is called, Is
a most grotesque specimen of the veg
etable kingdom even at the best and
In the early stages of it's growth. In its
very young days it is of an eXtraordi-
narily screwlike shape and looks as
though some unkind hand had taken
hold of its long. swordlike leaves and
twisted them round and round. Later
on it straightens out bit, and from 1t
grow a number of tall wooden stills.
Its foliage is simple, number of
dropping, ragged tufts, for all the
world like mops and very mournful
looking. Among these mops hangs the
fruit, In shape like pineapple, made
up of hard red and yellow kernels.
woody and fbrous and quite uneatabls
from a Europeans point of view.