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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
ALEXANDRIA TEACHERS ASSO.
CITATION.

At q recent meeting of the teachers OIL
the Alexsudris public schools, local
Teachers Association was formed. The
meeting was presided over by superin'
tendent Kemper, and the following
officers we're ELECTED: I. III. Ficklin, A.
NJ, president; W. Il. Sweeney, vice.
president; Miss Anna N. Summers,
secretary and treasurer. The superiotsn'
dent also appointed a committee to ar
range for an institute to be held Friday,
October IL, when Chss g. Maphis,
examiner of the Fifth district, and other
prominent educators are expected to be
present,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
THE SEMINARY.

The Episcopal Theological Seminary
reop ned yesterday after the summer
vacation of tbrae moths, with the PROF.
psct of succ. SAUL session. Ten new
students wtrs present 1T the opening and
ten others srs expected before the end Of
the week, making total OF twenty ioI
the year. The st,endsnce this year, so
far as known, will be between 4S and %,
the same SO last year. There has betn
no change in the faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
DATE FIXED.

The hearing of the suit Of the Wash
ippton.Southern Railway Company Vs.
Oily Council of Alexandria, an injune-
ton proceeding as 10 the use OF Henry
street for railroad tracks, has been fixed
for September 30, 10 the Circuit Court
for this city. Governor Swanson has
been requested to designate Judge to
sit 10 the case, as Judge Thornton, a.
the time Of The bringing Of the suit, wa'
an attorney for the railroad company
and declines to preside at the trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
WANTED AT FORT HUNT.

Chss. A. Robinson, soldier belong
ing 10 47th Company, Coast Artillery
Corps, who is serving a 80 day term In
Jail fer begging on the street and dis
orderly conduct, is wanted at Fort Hunt
on the expiration Of bis sentence here,
as seen by letter to Chief Goods this
morning from Lieut.. Stephen Abbott,
Cost Artillery Corps, Fort Hunt. Rob-
iuson's term expires on the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
AMUSEME NTS.

The Alexandria Amusement Com
pany, Opera House and Elite Moving
picture houses are attracting large
crowds and exhibiting good pictures.
Look at advertisements on this page for
change in motion picturs tonight. DR.
Bennett Is still giving first class per-
Torrance at the corner Of Columbus and
Wvthe siraetg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Gwinn snd Mr..
WIN. O. II. Wildt have gone to Bslti,
more on the Weems line steamer and
from there will go by the way OF canal
to Philadelphia and thence to Atlantic
City. The weather Is reported as very
cold and overcoats are 10 demand at that
fomona rnsOrf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
oIOsINg IN ON THIEVES.

The police are winding net of evil
dence around the thieves who have been
operating in this section for some time
and they deserve great credit. The cul-
prits who stole the whisky from the
Potomac yards sra in custody and the
officers are 10 possession of the knowl-
edge of the vehicles which hauled the
goods. This has been a busy summer
for The police and they should be COM
meuded for the work they have done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
FINED FIVE DOLLARS Each.

Lotlie Wilson, Ethel Bryant and Ella
johnson, the three young colored women
who we're arrested yesterday by Officers
Knight and RaWlett for improper COD
duct near the northern approach to the
electric railway bridge over Hunt ng
creek, were brought before the Police
Oour. this morning and feed 50 each.
The evidence Of Mr.. W. Crockett, who
is acting as Inspector of the road, was to
the effect that the women were lying on
some bridge timber and when trains
passed their conduct was disgusting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
il. O. A.

The anniversary meeting OF Alexsn-
dria Council, Jr. D. A., which will be
held tonight at ssrepts He'll, is looked
forward to with interest by the members
of the order. An interesting programme
of exercises has been arranged and an
address is expected from Rev. ). h.
SeVIer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
MASONIC.

Eminent Sir W. B. McCbesney, grand
captain g neral of the Grand Com
msndery K. T of Virginia, will visit Old
Domioion Oommsndery No. IL, OF this
city, tomorrow night for the purpose Of
mskiug the annual inspection of the com
mandery. At this meeting the Officers
will be elected for the ensuing year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
EAGLES MEETING.

Alvs Acre, No S7l, held al inter
citing meeting last night at which the
fall and winter programme was decided
90. 1t was decided to hold two impor
tsnt meetings on the let and Sd Wed
nesdays in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
pOLIOE COMMISSIONERS.

The regular meeting of the Board OF
Police Commissioners was held last
night. when Chief Goods submitted a
favorable report on the workings OF the
police force. The business wss oil
routine nature and nothing Of interest
toak Mace,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
EMRERDAYS.

Today, Friday and Saturday of this
week will be emberdsys. In the church
they ere days of fasting and prayer.
Emb, rdays are said t, rule the weather
for the next three months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

$3.50, 80, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
In black and tan, low and high cut,
mostly small sizes, offered for fe" days
only st 70 cents. ]. A. Marshall u
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

inst little Cascasweet is all that is nee
esssry IN give your baby WHEN it is cross and
neevish. CascasWeet contains no opistes
nor harmful drugs and is highly recommend
ed by mothers everywhere. Sold by W. r.
9th tou A. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM SUM-
MER PRICES.
Take advantage Of the. low price and buy
your coal before the advance. VIII be
pleased to have your order now. Both
phones. ,,rouroou
any22 l07 south Rova street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
For n Snrained Ankle.

A sprsined ankle may be cured In
about one-third the time usually requir-
ed, by applying Chamberlain's Liniment
freely, and giving it absolute rest. For
sale by W. F. Creighton and Richard
Gibeou,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

For this section fair tonight and Friday;
slightly warmer; fresh n'rihwesteriy winds,
Incoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

Reduction Sale of Low Shoes, Pomps
Oxforls aud Colonial ties, sill new ell, cis
lstest styles. This is an Optrtuulty
don't miss it. ]. A. Marshall q Br(
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

Ladies 6ue Oxfords, Court ties, and
Colonial ties, Tan, Patteu Kid and Vici
reduced. $2.5Ograde $1.9S. So. 30 and
"a 80 grades 1928. ]. A. Marshall d
Rro. 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

DeWitt's Little Fairly Risers are sms
pills, easy TO take, gentle and sure. Sold b.
w. 4, Creighton q Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

DOOM FOR Notwithstanding for ein1
N room; also one store room. Apply o. .. ~
north Patrick street. seplo 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
HOUSE FOR RENT.

Nearly new; six rooms; water. Apply to
w. II. PECK, Cor. Payne and Queen street,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

The Hess Oxfords, "the finest, re-
du.ed. $500, $500 and 5000 grades 60
st $500. J. A, Marshall 4 Bro, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17
Local Matters.
Gun and Tide Table.
w.nther ProbablIltles.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5;45 ana se's o. 0 VIE
Hi0b water at Isl a. N. and ZIG p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-17

SELECT OYSTERS on the half shell
at the ELKTON tonight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
NJ. c. Johnson, of Fairmont, is a
Travelling MINIS Experience

II must tell you OF my experience
on an east bound o. r. & n. r. r.
train from Pendleton to lie Grande.
ore.," writes Sam A. CARRIER, a well
known travelling man. II was in the
smoking department with some other
travelling men when one of them went
out into the coach and came back and
said, There is woman sick unto
death in there. at once got up and
went out, found her very Ill with
cranp collie, her hands and arms
were drawn up so you could not
straightcn them, and with a death
like look on her face. Two or three
ladies were working with her and Civ
ing her whiskey. l went to my suit
case and got my bottle OF Chamber
lain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhoaa
Remedy Il never travel without ~
ran to the water tank, put n double
dose of the medicine in the glass,
poured some water into Il and stirred
1t with a pencil: then l had quite a
time to get the ladies to let me give
II to her, hut succeeded. could at
once. see the effect and / worked with
her. rubbing her hands and in 20 min
utes I gave her another dose. BY this
time we were almost into lie Grande,
where ! was to leave the train. l
gave the bottle to the husband to be
used in case another dose should be
needed. but by the time the train ran
into lie Grande she was all right, and
received the thanks of every pas
senger in the car" For sale by all
dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
letter list
Is Advertised by City Postoffiee
for Public In
formation.

A list OF unclaimed letters In the
Clarksburg. w. Va. postofilce Is adj
yerttsed as follows;
Miss Annie Allen, 2; Miss EfIie Cop
lin, 2: Quincy Allenby, and and Mech,
St, Mrs. Cas- Barnes, Harry Bridge.
Miss Jennie Bowman. Tan Bunisisi.
J. Brockman. Mate BiscAn, Miss Oh
I've Brooks, Miss s. Cocker, Mrs. Al
bert Gardaretti. Charles Craig, Ray
Compton. Miss Irene conoway, Mrs.
z. E. Dawson. c. p. Duty, Cirlllo al
Giovanni DomenIco, Chas. Davis,
chas Farris, Howard Terrell, Geo.
p. Fountain, 2: May Folllcsy, Miss
Mary Fleming, Phillip Gaines, Miss
Nellie Gerard, ]. II. Gronis. T. e.
Goyner. Miss Bessie Garrett. Miss
Macel Henry. Mrs. Del Halfway.
Steppo Holler. Mrs. Mary Johnson.
Ferris John. Miss Lille B. Johnston,
Ben Lemons. Rasstanious Lerapin,
Fosc Laen. Mrs: Ellen Lowe, Miss
Blanche Mageville, A. F. Mulroy, j.
H. McCatferty. Mrs. Emma Martin.
James Milton. NJ. Matthews. Thomas
Murrey, Miss Maggie Mckinley, y. A,
Moore, 2; Paiyon Neoxwplns. Wiz
cenEo Nalmo, Howard Nutter, Hay
ward NHtter, Mrs. Drutdp Notey.
Panagts Pelpconis. j. j. oilrney, NJ.
onolnliols, Pan Oliver. Willie Pugh.
Mrs. Frank Phillips, Miss Flarce Pc
rine, G. w, P1tfenbarger Blair Plete.
Charley Ross, Geo, W. Renshaur,
Thomas RewplcR. Joe Riley, NJ. Rae.
from Roussena. Mrs. Annie v. Smith,
Loe G. shaeffr. David stremmei, c6ut
st. German, Jas o. Sullivan, Miss
Lucy Scott, Miss Mae Stewart, Mute
Shore, Mrs. Rachel Stewart, William
Stewart, IT. B. Tucker, j. Il. Tenant,
DR.. C, H. Trippet, n. b. Tucker, A.
Thompson, omer Villenrn, Frank
yeschto. Miss Edna Wright, Ward &
Company. Levi w. Wilmonth., T. NJ.
Watts, w. N. Wamsley. /. L. Kan
ders, e. D. Young, S. H. ZIgler.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLouRl.
NOTICE or PURLiC SALE or
yAnuABLE NOTES

4 ON Tuesday. the s9nd day Of sep
TENDER, 1905, az o'clock p. M. Of
that day, the undersigned will ofler
for sale. at public anction, 70 tho
highest bidder. at the front door Of
the court house OF Harrison county.
in the City OF ciRrksburg. Harrison
County. West Virginia, the following
notes. to-wlt: Three notes Of one
thousand dollars each, dated May
25th. 1906, made by VIM. +. Baird
with interest ON each thereof from
date at the rate OF elk per centufn
per annum. two OF which said notes
are payable 70 Jasper S. Kyle and
one OF which Is payable 10 Alber II
Van osten, two Of said notes being
due and payable in twelve months
from date and one in twcnty-four
months from date; all OF said notes
are secured by a vendors lien on
certain coal and mining rights and
privileges. in payment Of which said
notes were made.
Terms of saIe:-Cash in hand on
the day OF sale.
CECIL b. HIGHLAND,
Receiver OF the Bank OF smithfeld.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16

and varied lot OF gold leaf picture
frames In all deslgns are daintily ar
ranged in one OF the large glass show
cases.
Another large department store,
known as the beautiful store has
Its large western window filled with
all the latest fads In fail novelties,
toilet articles, baby frocks, baby's
dainty articles in white celluloid to
grace the attractive baby basket and
In the back ground of this window s
a beautiful line Of comforts. lined
with cotton and covered with, creamy
silkoline in large floral designs. Tho
new warp ribbon and neckwear Of
the high fancy rufts are very chic in
this showing. Wednesday and
Thursday afternoon choice millinery
display will be given by this attract
i've shop. A new arrival or rugs in
Oriental as well as floral designs.
brussels and wilton velvet carpets.
and lace curtains in all the latest
styles, will soon be shown to the pa
irons in great variety.
In the windows and In the large
glass cases of one OF the leading
3ewelry stores. under a myriad Of
electric lights. can be seen beautiful
display OF all the latest 1ewelry. from
the dainty coral and cameo, to the
exquisite emerald and diamond
brooches and scarf pins. A handsome
line in rings and brooches OF maitrix
and an exclusives moving of festoon
neck chains in all the semi-precious
stones. clusterings in ruhles and d.
almonds; anew lineof veil pins so
popularity used by the girls of the
smart set: handbags in silver and
German silver, A very novel feature
in the jewelry line Is the natural rose
hat pin, which is shown in the La
France, American beauty roses and
set in long gold and filled pins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
Standing Of the Clubs.
Today's Games.
Detroit at St. Louis.
Cleveland at Chicago.

A pleasing, good. high grade, truly
favored. amber colored cup of cof-
fee can be had-and without the real
coffee danger. or damage to health
Ivy simply using DR.. Shoop's new sub
stitute, called Health Coffee" Pure,
wholesome. toasted cereals, mat,
nuts. etc. make DR.. Shops Health
Coffee both healthful and satisfying.
No 20 to 30 minutes tedious boiling.
Made in a minute" says DR.. Shoop
II served as coffee It's taste will even
trick an expert. Test 1t and see. Sold
by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
500 REWARD Ann

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there IL at least
one dreaded disease that science has
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure h
the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being q
constitutional disease, requires a consti-
tutional treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton Of the disease. and giving the pa
ttent strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in doing It's
work. The proprietors have so much
that II falls to cure. Send for list of
faith in its curative powers that they
ot1er One Hundred Dollars for any case
testimonials Address:
sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
F. ]. CHENEY & CT. Toledo, o.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
TO WATER CONSUMERS

BY order of the Water Committee
Of the City OF Clarksburg, notice is
hereby given that the use of all pri-
vate MIGRANTS for sprinkllnE and
washing streets, etc, must be discon-
tinued from this date. owing to the
scarcity OF city water supply A VI
olation of this notice will subject
consumers to q fine.
WILL H. COLE,
Attest: Acting Mayor
HUGH CALLAGHAN.
Com. Of Water Works.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

A clever. popular Candy Cold Cure
Tablet-called Preventics-is being
dispensed by druggists everywhere.In
a few hours Preventics are said to
break any cold-completely. And
Preventics being so safe and tooth
some. are very fine for children. No
quInine, no laxative. nothing harsh
nor sickcning. Box Of 4S-25c. Sold
by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Good for BiIiousness.

Il took two of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets last nigh
and / feel fifty per cent. better thar
l have for weeks" says j. j. Fire.
stone, Of Allegan, Mich. They are
certainly a fine article for bilious.
ness" For sale by all dealers
Samples free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16

Don't leave the city to spend a
pleasant 22nd of September, when
the ladies of the Trinity Memorial
Methodist Episcopal church will
give a grand Emancipation dinner at
their church. beginning at IL o'clock
sharp and continuing until y. m.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16

Kodol will, in a very short time,
enable the stomach to do the work It
should do. and the work 1t should do
is to digest all the food you eat. 1t
makes the stomach sweet and 1t is
pleasant to take. 1t is sold here by
all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16

They will also send out dinners to
any of their friends, white or colored.
at p. IN. Able speeches will be made
by able SPEAKERS, among them being
some of the candidates. Good sing
ing and music and big supper.
G. W. w. JENKINS. Pastor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Pink Pain Tablets-Dr. Shops
stop headache. womanly pains, any
pain. any where. in 20 minutes sure.
Formula on the csc box Ask your
druggist or doctor about this formula
Its fine. All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
Standing OF the Clubs.
Today's Games.

Today's Games.
Chicago at Boston.
PIttsburg at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at New York.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
q -
pV0(Ha.GlNBlEI
| INAPaTHk@EJ.
Remember the Name
P. 8 G. Naphtha Soap. It's
white and is enclosed ina
blue and white wrapper.


Read and follow the direc-
tons on the inside Of the
wrapper and satisfy yourself
beyond question or doubt
that up. & g." is the best
naphtha soap; the best laun-
dry soap; a time saver, la
Dor saver, a money saver.
When you have done this,
you will-ia justice to your5eB
Insist that, hereafter, your
grocer give you P. & G.
Naphtha Soap, and none
other.
Remember the name -
Proctor g. CANDLES Naphtha
Soap.
But if you cannot remem-
Der the name, remember this
description: The white naph-
tia soap in the blue and
white wrapper.
S cents a cake.
All erocers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


Yesterdays Games.
Philadelphia /, Washington G.
New York /. Boston 0.
Cleveland 8. Chicago 0.
Detroit s, st. Louis Z.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET RELoDY FLOUR.

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is the best thing to use for
piles. Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
RESULTS OF MAJOR
BASEBALL LEAGUES
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Games.
Chicago 2. Boston 3.
Pittsburg 6, philadelphia ).
Cincinnati 2, Brooklyn 0.
St. Louis 4, New York 5.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Dewitts Little Early RIsers are
small pills, easy to take, gent e and
sure. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16
SHOWINGS OF CITY STORES

All the stores Are fast setting aside
the dainty filny fabrics SO much
sought after IN the hot summer DAYS
and directing their attention 10 the
newer tailored goods In chevlots.
broad cloths and volls. which win be
so much worn the coming season.
One of the windows OF a down
town shop which Is attracting the at
tentlon Of a passerby is the varied
display in Japanese china of after
dinner coffee cups. ash trays, plates
and other odd pieces. marked at the
special price of 10 cents.
A large department store is having
this week full display Of new
silks in Its windows, All the new de-
signs in Persian, herring-bone and
striped effects, in all the leading
shades and in exclusive waist and
dress patterns. Another very i'm
portant feature in this leading shop
is the display OF the wide ruching so
much in vogue this season. coming
in all the colors and shades New
fall goods in chevrons are attractive
aisle tables and are shown in all the
leading shades. A special opening Of
millinery will be displayed on FRI
day and Saturday.
One OF the windows of popular
down town book store is attracting
the attention Of all the college boys
and lovers of out of door sport. A
full display of foot balls. a fine line
of Jerseys for boys, athletic goods of
all kinds and pennant samples
from which any orders can be filed.
on the counters OF this much sought
after up-to-date shop all the new
books. with big SO cent shipment Of
all the leading novels. The ever pop
ular game OF "DIabolo" is shown and
sold from IS cents TO S1.o0. A choice
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-16

SWEET MELODY FLOUR
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-08-24
LOCATION OF cocos ISLAND.

Shipmasters in port are considerably
interested in the experience OF the
American bark entine Joseph l.. Evlston,
which. as recently stated by me
Ledger, is now en- route to Mauritius
after having been seriously damaged
by reef near Cocos Island. At the
time the Eviston was bound from Hal
phong to Newcastle Australia.
Not every mariner knows where 90
eos Island is, although another island
bv the same name, off the Central
American coast, is well known. because
it is supposed to contain rich hidden
treasure
To Captain w. Frank Andrews, man
ager for McCabe & Hamilton, The LED
ger is indebted for some interesting
data concerning Cocos. 1t is in the IN
dian Ocean. in approximately latitude
10 south, longitude 81 east. some DIS
lance southwest of Sunda Strait. ana
northwest of the Australian coast. 1t
is owned by a family named Ross, ana
contains great coeoanut plantations In
former wears it was a stopping place Tor
ships bound to India with horses ana
livestock, for here the vessels repleEIsh-
ed their water tanks.
When the Eviston struck the reef she
had passed through Sunda strait ana
was making down the west coast OF
Australia. intending to circle the island
and make Newcastle. The vessel evil
DENLY was ordered to Mauritius for re-
nairs rather than to Batavia, when IS
much nearer, because of more favoraple
winds.-Tacoma Ledger