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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-09
Command of Yokohama Japan.

Medical Inspector W. R. Du Bose has
been detached from command of the
United States Naval Hospital at Yoko-
hama, Japan. and ordered to duty in
the bureau of medicine and surgery,
Navy Department. Surgeon j. F.
Pryor. who has been attached to the
hospital at Yokohama, has been pro-
N 3ted to the command of the insti-
IN
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-09
Repair of the Sherman.

The Sherman, one of the three crack
transports of the United States Army.
which has been out of commission at
San Francisco for about wear. owing
to lack of available funds for its re-
pair, is now to be thoroughly over.
hauled and put in first class condition.
With the approval Of Secretary Dickin-
son. contract has been made with the
Union Iron Works OF San Francisco for
the complete repair of the ship at its
bid of $4,000. The Sherman Is
valued at $1,500,00o and according 10
army quartermasters, when repaired will
be as good as new According to them
the Sheridan, Logan and Sherman are
the finest military transports in the
world
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
charIeston ReceptIon.

Judge and Mrs. Ira Robinson enter
tanned last evening at their home on
Quarter street in honor of their 18th
wedding anniversary. The entertain
ing rooms were artisticaily decorated
In ferns and pink roses. The dining
room decorations were chrysanthe-
NUNS and garlands of snllax. Througn
out the evening delightful music waE
furnished by the Citizens Orchestral
IN tine receiving line were Judge and.
Mrs. Robinson, Judge and Mrs. VIII
lfams. Governor and Mrs. GlasscoClE,
Judge and Mrs. Miller, OF Parkersburg,
Judge and Mrs. Ponrenbarge-. Of Point
Plensarlt, Judge Btannon, of Weston
IfldEe and Mrs. McWoTter. Mr.. anil
Mrs. w D Mathews. Punch %aY
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
BOAT LOST
DEATH LIST OF ILL FATED
STEAMER REACHES
THIRTY-FIVE.
fBv IInateil Press.l

VBE UHILCu FTVas'J
EASTPORT, alne, Otc2..7-The fail
ure today to hear from the missing
boat load of passengers the crew OF
the Donaldson liner HeIsta which was
wrecked yesterday on rocks off Gran
an, N. b., conyinces shipping men that
the boat Is lost. This brings the death
list to IS, five of whom were passen-
gers. The only persons saved OF the
IL aboard the liner were six OF the
crew who stayed aboard when the
last boat was lowered. First boat
lowered was Immediately dashed to
pieces. The missing boat was so crow,l-
ed that oars couldn't be used and 1t
drtftedI off into the night. A rescued
men is 80 exhausted that he has been
unable to give the passenger list yet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
A BIC WELL
WARRINGTON DISTRICT coNTIN.
UES TO BE GREAT OIL TERRI
TORY-NEW WELLS ARE
BEING DRILLED.

The Warrington oil field these days
is vying with the Sainnston field for
a great oil center. New wells are be-
ing put down in the Warrington Held
md some good ones have come in.
The well drilled by the Burt OIL
Company on the Baz Wells farm On
State Fork, five miles west OF Man.
nlngron, came in last night after drill
ng two feet in the sand. Tins @:;tl
from eight o'clock until two, six hours,
made 500 barrels, from that time on
NTH daylight the oil was running on
the ground. The well is good for q
700 barrels per day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
Left fer Wheeling This Aftern Don.

Among the Fairmont women who
left this afternoon for Wheeling to
attand the Federation Convention
were Mrs. j. A. Meredith, Mrs. j. A.
Ffckfnger, delegates from the Wo-
mans Club, Mrs. Kemble White and
Miss Nola Mckinney, from the Soro-
Reed went to Wheeling yesterday, and
Mars. T. w. Fleming, Miss Jean Elem
ing, Mrs. G.. +. Barnes. Mrs. A. L. Leh.
man, Mrs. ]. E. Powell and several
others will go over On 55. a recep-
ticn will be held at the Mcclure this
evening and the convention proper
opens tomorrow
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27

Rev. Howard and wife, Rev. Smith
the members of the official board and
their wives. Mrs. Smith was unable
to be present on account of illness.
During the evening informal talks
were made by Messrs c. w. Robinson.
j. NJ. Jacobs, Pref. Roster and Capt.
Thomas Reel. Rev. Howard also
uIlde brief address. everal musical
numbers were rendered during the
evening nnd delicious refreshments
were served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
sa"->ss~~G~

served by Mrs. Stewart Reed Mrs.
Malamphrey and Mrs. w. B. Moore.
In the dining room we're Miss Hazel
Shanklin; Miss Ruth Esllew, Miss
Rnsalte Burdette. Miss Marie Byrhst
and Miss Made Robins. Mrs. john
Davidson presided at the coffee urn.
Among others assisting were Mrs. I.
G. Kuykendall, Mrs. U. B. Davidson
tsnh Mrs. Shanklln.- Charleston Ga.
Zette.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27

Some business men are still getting
printing done out of town but they
have no excuse for that now. We print
500 good business sizs envelopes for
CSC. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
.MfssIon Circle 10 Meet.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of tine First M. E. Church win
hold its regular monthly meeting with
Mrs. A. C. Ross on Upper Monroe
street, Thursday evening of this week.
A large attendance is urged as this is
the regular time to elect officers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
chureh Reeentlon.

Complimentary to their new pastor,
Rev. H., @, Howard. and the new dis
trict superintendent, Rev. g, d.
Smith, the ladies' Aid Society OF the
First Nj, u. Church gave reception
lest evening Ia the lecture room OF
the chufoh. In the receiving line We're
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
PaYns.ceueh.

Invitations nave been received here
by number OF people to the marriage
and marriage reception of Miss Lucy
Couch to Mr. Henry p. Payne, both
OF Charleston which will be an event.
of Importance In Gharl ston's social
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
Married In Oakland.

Mr.. Harold Former and Miss Win
ME Fleming, two well known young
people OF Monongah. were united In
marriage on Monday at Oakland, Mi.
Mr.. &nd Mrs. Jack Myers accompanied
them to Oakland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
TO CURE A COLD in ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRomo Quinino
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
It fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
Entertained Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Crane entertain-
ed q number of friends informally last
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
Entertain Friends.

Mrs. M. B. H. Barr will entertain
number of friends on Thursday even
ing in honor Of her daughter, Miss
Elinor Barr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
Leaving for IsIfp.

Mrs. ]. q. Watson, VINO has been
here for the past week, Leaves to-niglt
for Islip, Long Island. The family will
not return to Fairmont for several
weeks. Mrs. George DeBolt is guest
ut Islip.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. William Evans and
Miss Gray, of M0nongah, have return
ed from a ten days visit to Plttsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27
IA HaIlnMeen Partv.

Mrs. Allie Raymond and Mrs. e. c.
Frame will give Halloween party on
Friday night Mt their home on Main
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27

You see 1t in the West Virsinian
today and in the other papers to-mor-
row
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-27

calendar. The card reads:
Mr.. and Mrs. George StrebHng Couch
request the pleasure of your
company at the marriage reception Of
their daughter
Lucy Richardson
and
Mr.. Henry Edmondson Payne
on the evening cli Tuesday
the ninth of November ri
at nine O'Clock
at sixteen hundred and two Kanawna
street
Charleston-on-KanawhA
West Virginia.
Marriage ceremony 3l
at half after eight o'clock
at the Kanawha Presbyterian Church
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Members ef lha sehcll laed aifl-
mission left on the belatesl santa
Fe train this morning FOR Oklahoma
Cily. ACCOMPANIED By Secretary F.
o. Cassidy, where they viii view the
school land tracts near Oklahoma
City th ongh which The proposed
boulevard around Oklahoma City's
additions will pass. The board will
arrive in Chandler early tomorrow
morning 10 start the sale OF the CO.
GOO acres OF indemnity lands IN Lin
coin county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Wednesday.
o anges, cereal aud cream, bacon
aud apples, mullins, tonst, tea and
coffee
Luncheon.
Picked calls tongue ca left overl.
Yesterdays baked beans with added
pork stewed potatoes. aol biscuits
and marmalade. tea
Dinner.
Mock turtle soup. based upon liquor
Ia which the calf's head was boiled
mutton chops on casserole. mashed
turnins. caullilower. tapioca dumpl-
ings black coffee. The Daily Leader
The Domestic Science club yAA'.
hold rs Christmas shower nj Ne
residence Of Mrs. H. l. Miller. T0AA E a
Warner, Friday afternoon. An 'Nhs
have pledged donation are requested
TO brlug II al that time
The Ladies' Aid society OF the
First ~ r. church will meel
"Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs 4. G shenres, 5os East Villas.
The ladies' OF he G Ar. will
hold called meeting at the Cugne.
gle library Wednesday afie noon III
o'clock 10 meet The department
lgesideni for inspection Of the Circle.
Mrs. Roy Thomas Of Enid and MrsA
y. =, Pyle OF Clarksvlllc. Ark. will
burlye In the city this evening To at.
lttnd the Wednesday afternoon nartYj
lgiSen by Mrs Farauha tson. Mrs.
poles and Miss rioles.
'IAR
Mrs. sam Smith and Mrs. William
Herr have returned from Oklahoma
CITY whore they attended theatre
parly and dinner junction Given BY
Miss Neva llaines. Y
hifs VIM Mcdonald has ,eiara.
cd fom a visit IN Oklahoma City
with relatives
Misses Ruby Canton and Lucy
IIaakei. Of Tie Central State Normal
acheol faculty were 40 from Edmond
lasi evening
Miss Mabel Faakin was in Okla.
homa city Monday.
Mrs II u. Morrison. who has
been the guest ol relatives and
lends has returned 10 her home al
ponea City.
CHRISTMAS BARGAIN
Good square piano for sale for $50.
Afaraan nov ppT
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
FRESH TOPICS
OF THE TOWN


Local nimFods have planned a big
hunt on the plains af Western Okla
homa and southern Colorado d i
said thai game IS abundant there tbs
season and a vide stretch q ranch
country Q nominal fee To eafefakess
allows one o hunt af win II possess
ei Wish the proper license from ccH.
siiluted authorities One hunter
near The line befwixt Colorado and
and Oklahoma bagsed seven pheas11fs
and the supply OF thai variety Of con
noissear desideratnm's Is said TO es-
ceed any previous year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
Guthrie Lecture Course.

LELAND Powers. he prince OF i'm
personato S. will give David Garrick
in the First Presbyterian church.
Tuesday evening. December a. Be
served seats a0c and 25c. al Owl dlils
store beginning Monday az | p M.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14
PERSONAL
AND LOCAL

AND LOCAL !
>.ss~s~S>-~s>'>s~'>.-'.s-:s-s.ss>..~.~ss.s4::ss..
George Hines LEFT iast nigh fof
Blackwell ~
Cleon Ray returned from Ten DAYS
hum IN The Wichita forest seseaye.
4. 3. Armstrong IS la Perry.
Bsnker R 5 stohaueh is here from
Crescent.
J. Y Oldham is in Crescent
Captain J. NJ. lee returned las;
evening from Oklahelas City
! Judge " L Brownlee returned las1l
fesenins faom few days visit ia kinsI
fisher
nanker a. r. Eastman vas in Oh
lahema CITY Monday
Judge r. J Lowe. manager OF the
Mutual Lite Insurance company Ia
Oklahoma returned last evening from
state trip.
Co poration Commissioner A. p.
Watson was in Oklahoma city Mog.
day.
Rev r. ] Waugh has returned from
a tip 70 Oklahoma City
Attorney T. F. McKenuon was in
Oklahoma City Monday.
Banker " A. Brooks is up from
Oklahoma city
Charles Alllns was in Edmond Mon.
day
John Goloble left last night for To.
peka TO attend the National Good
Road convention as delegate from
oklahoma He Is on the program for
an address on "0khhomas Natural
Resoul ces for Good Roads Building
Rev T. + Sweet, pastor Of the First
Baptist church al Law .On. Is Ia Guth-
re. Rev Sweet was at one time
chairman of the State Anti-Saloon lea-
que
George Heeker district passenger
agent for the Katy is here from Ok
lahoma City.
c. O. Flake, general solicitor fos
the Rock island In OS,-aoma. Is hire
from Ei Reno look.ag after some cas-
es before the corporation commission.
d, Boedecker returned 10 Mulhall
this evening
Ira Longaker Is here from oklaho-
ma City visiting friends
A. N. Benedici. assistant state
treasurer, was IN Oklahoma Cit,
Monday
George II Dodsnn is here from okla.
homa city
l.ieuHos G. ". Belamy left 10
day for Topeka To accompany home
his daughter. Miss Constance, who II
attending bethany college. She viii
spend The Christmas holidays al Isl
Reno.
Bob Dunlop OF Newkirk Demo-
cratic candidate for state treasurer,
Is IN the city
President W. l.. Norton. Of the de-
tuncl Columbia Bank aud Trust com
rany Is hese from oklahoma CITY.
Lieutenant Governor Beliamy was
IN Guthrie This morning to attend a
meeting OF the state banking boaid.
T.. D. Minis. president Of the piof
neer Telephone company. is here from
oklahoma city
Representative G s Workman Of
ClAlemore Is Guthrie yiaitor
VI Estate Grain Inspector ]. A. smilH
T. here from Kngfisher.
Attorney Cllil0ld Jackson rs over
7 from Muskogec looking after some
cases before the corporation commits
sion.
Senator J, c Graham 6 here from
Maieita.
W n. sharpe, superintendent OF
lie Eastern lines Of the Santa fe,
Is here from Newton on matters be
fore the corporation commission.
superintendent Brown OF The
Katy Is here from Oklahoma CITY
r. A KleiDschmIdt general solicitor
for the Frisco road IN Oklahoma. is
here from oklahoma City looking af
ter several cases before the corpora.
ton commission.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Mrs II ~ Morrison. who has
been the guest of relatives and
lends has returned 10 her home Al
ponea City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

CHRISTMAS BARGAIN
Good square piano for sale for $50.
Address BOX 33s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Mayor Little and W A. Thompson
are among The Ada boosters ho.e To-
day looking after some matters be-
fore the corporation commission
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

W. II. sharpe. superintendent OF
the Eastern lines Of the Santa Fe.
Is here from Newton on matters be
fore the corporation commission.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Ladies Home Journal Patterns for
January nos on sale The Llliz y
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Miss Mabel Faskin was in Okla.
homa city Monday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Senator }. c Graham is here from
Marietta
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Misses Ruby Canton and Lucy
lIaskei. Of the Central State Normal
school. faculty were 40 from Edmond
last evening
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14


Attorney p g Blakepey Of shawnee
Es Il Guthrie visitor.
y J. r May owner snd editor OF the
Ochelaia Prog 'ess, published in new
town in Washington county. j. IN Nc
capital city looking after the inter
csts of bis town before the corpora
tion commission. - is bur sixteen
years of age.
Assistant Pank Examine A. j.
Pyle vas In Oklahoma City last even.
Ing
attorney ". A Ledbettes Is here
from Oklahoma Cts looking aftei
some cases before the corporation
commission
4 Corporation Commissioner ]. T. Nc
lAlester returned this morning from
a tip to MdAlesief
Contractor J, O. seyerns IS here
from Oklahoma City
4. r Payne. superintendent Of Lac
Wells Fargo III oklahoma. Is here
looking after the interests Of his com.
psny before the corporation commits.
sion
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Attorney clifiold Jackson Is over
from Muskogec looking after some
cases before the corporation commits.
sion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

superintendent Brown OF the
katy IS here from Oklahoma CITY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

K. A. Klelnsehmldt. general solicitor
for the Frisco road IN Oklahoma. is
here from Oklahoma City looking af-
ter several cases before the corpora
ton commission
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Mrs VIM Mcdonald has ,etufu.
ga fom vIsit In Oklahoma City
with relatives
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Representative G s Workman Of
Claemore Is q Guthrie yiaitor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

4 Estate Grain Inspector j A. Sniia
\ here lrnm Kinglsher.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Mock turtle soup, based upon liquor
Ia which the calf's head was boiled
mutton chops on casserole, mashed
lurnips. caullIlower tapioea dumpl-
ings, black coffee. The Daily Leadnr
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

WtuHtauay.
o anges, cereal aud cream. bacon
and apples mullins. toast. tea and
coffee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

Picked calls tongue "a left overl
Yesterdays baked beans with added
pork. stewed potatoes. aol biscuits
and marmalade ten.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

The Domestic Science club vi
hold rs Christmas shower at Ne
residence Of Mrs. II L. Miller. T0AA N-
Warner Friday afternoon. An Nh.
have pledged q donation are requested
to bring II al that time
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

rMrs sam smith and Mrs. William
Herr have returned from Oklahoma
CITY whore they attended a theatre
parly and dinner junction Given BY
Miss Neva llaines.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-12-14

The Ladies' Aid society Of the
First NJ ~ church Will meeI
Wednesday afternoon al The home OF
Mrs t. G Sheuree. s0e East Villas
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
How Heavy Is a Pound.

The favorite question with the
school committeeman of olden time
was, we are told, what is the
heavier, a pound of feathers or a
pound of leadY' The first rash an
swer used almost always to be, "A
pound Of lead" Then, of course, from
the older pupils would come the re-
ply, Both alike"
If this question were asked to-day
the old-time querist might receive a
decided surprise, for the pound of
feathers could easily be proved to be
the heavier. A single experiment is
all the evidence needed.
With any accurate scales weigh out
a pound Of lead, using ordinary shot
for convenience. Pour the shot into
one Of the pans Of balance. For the
feathers, light muslin bag will be
needed, and care must be taken that
feathers and bag together do not weigh
more than pound. When the bag
of feathers is put into the other pan
of the balance, the beam will, after
q few oscillations, come to rest exact
ly level.
So far the verdict Both alike
seems to be proved But place the
balance on the receiver of an air
pump, with lead and feathers undis-
turbed. Cover the whole with the
glass bell jar, and exhaust the air.
Slowly the feathers sink, and the lead
kicks the beam. The pound of feath-
ers is heavier than the pound of lead.
The truth is that what we call a
pound was not such in fact; for the
atmosphere buoys up everything
within it in proportion to the bulk of
the object and the feathers, being of
greater bulk than the lead, are sup
ported by the air to considerably
greater extent than the lead. Re
moved from this supporting medium,
their true weight is made evident.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Small Boys Pathetic Wish.

He is a poor little neglected boy,
whose mamma is so busy with moth
ers' meetings and club conventions
and such important matters that she
really hasn't time to attend to her
children, says the New York Times.
This little boy was entertaining a cas-
ual caller while his mother was up
stairs putting the finishing touches to
her toilet. Said the little boy, whose
own toilet was sadly in need Of atten-
ton:
What does e. t. C. meanY'
"E. t. 20 asked the caller.
Yes said the little boy "It's sort
Of word. It's in a book I was read
ing"
oh said the caller etc. is an
abbreviation. 1t is Latin. 1t stands
for ct cetera'
The little boy looked puzzled. "I'm
not in Latin yet" he said
eft cetera." explained the caller.
''means-well, it means and so on -
The little boy was thoughtful for a
moment, and then he said:
II wish my mamma could find time
to ct cetera the buttons on my pants y
And taking in his disheveled appear
ance, the visitor murmured, Amen
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02

ers), as the denizens Of these floating
houses are called, form a sort of caste
apart from the rest of the Cantonese.
The shore jewellers regard them as be-
longing to a lower social order, and
indeed they have many customs pecu-
liar to themselves which mark them as
a seperate community. How the swarm
ing masses Of them contrive to support
existence is a mystery, but their chief
mode Of employment is in carrying mer
chandise and passengers from place to
place. In some cases the daughters of
the family go ashore to work in fac
tories, as do the girls Of other coun-
tries; but the years earnings of Chi
nese factory girl would scarce suffice to
buy a single hat for her Western sis
ter. OF course as against this low rate
of pay the standard Of living is CORE
spondingly different.
The houses which make up these vast
floating slums are of all sizes. Some
are but 10 feet long From these
cramped dimensions, however, they
range up to a length of so or GO feet.
A boat large enough to accommodate a
family of moderate size can be obtained
for $40, and since the anchorage is free
it is obvious that the Tankia effect
many savings impossible to the shore
dweller.-Ladys Realm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1909-04-02
Comedy of the Post Card.

A man in an obscure town, whose
literary efforts had failed to find favor,
sent this letter to an editor:
Dear Sir-This is small place
where l live, and whenever a story OF
mine comes back the whole village
knows it. Now, know you don't want
the inclosed manuscript, but l am send
ing it along just the same, together
with q post card, which l beg you to
repost to me. The postmistress will!
read 1t, Of course, and / need not tell
you that within three hours the news
Of what is on it will be all over the
town. 1 shall know when it comes that
my manuscript Is rejected, and you
need never return 1t to me. But please
post the card to me and win my ever
lasting gratitude"
The post card had been carefully
typewriter and self addressed. 1t
bore these words:
Dear Sir-Your manuscript received
and accepted. VIII write you fully re-
garding it as soon as possible. Is f1OO
g satisfactory price? Yours truly,
editor OF LBTEMALLCONlE."
London Answers.