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Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
NO districts ha. cost for the past year

two districts has cost for the past year
There was quite little discussion over
this, and the article was finally passed
over.
Under the next article, It was voted to
transfer the school now in the Hollow
school house to the Shows Falls school
house. There was no discussion over
this, the matter having been fully thresh-
ed out on the previous article.
1t was voted to instruct the school
committee to repair the school house In
the Bolster District, and to sell the
school house In the Hall District.
The next article In the warrant related
to the question of leaving the rural
school houses without insurance when
the present policies expire. After some
discussion, the school committee was In
structed not to insure the rural houses
after the expiration Of the present poll
cies.
It was voted to put fire escapes on the
brick school house at South Paris and
the West Paris school house, and to
raise $3.50 for that purpose. A motion
by Mr.. Lane to make the amount $500
was lost.
This brought the warrant down TO the
articles relating to joining with some
other town or towns In the employment
of q superintendent of schools. Mr..
Atwood of the school committee ex-
planned the provisions of the law. under
which the state doubles the amount
raised by the combined towns for sup
erintendence, up to the amount of $500.
The matter was quite fully talked over,
and it was moved to authorize the school
to join with either Wood
stock, Greenwood or Oxford. The mo-
ton was carried.
For superintendencs of schools, $500
was raised.
The sum of $500 was appropriated for
the moderator's services.
The vote under Article was then re-
and the appropriation OF
$500 for school repairs was increased to
$3.50. This was done to furnish funds
to repair the Bolster school house.
The meeting then adjourned, at 8: 10
P. NJ.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Town Elections.

NORWAY.
Moderator, Alfred 8. Kimball.
Clerk, q. L. Curtis.
Selectmen, George W. Holmes, q. Arthur Rob
bios, Anson j. Millett.
Treasurer. k. G. Winslow.
Collector, Henry j. Bangs.
S.S. Committee. Charles p. Barnes.
Agent, r. W. Sanborn.
Trustees Public Library, E. +. Smith, WIN. q
Leavitt y
Vote for nr.t selectmsn: George w. Holmes
32S, Darius 8. Sanborn 29S.)
PARIS.
Moderator, Walter L. Gray.
Clerk. William j. Wheeler.
Selsctmep, Frank A. Farrar, Charles w. bow
kerr William G. Stearns.
Collector, Alfred H. jackson.
Treasurer, Frank A. Shurtlen.
8. s. committee. George n. Atwood.
SUMNER.
Moderator, L. Fl. Bisbee.
Clerk. l.. B. Heald.
selectmen, NJ. R Fogg. W. v. BEDDING,
George p. Gr0se.
Treasurer, George A. Chandler.
Collector, George A. Chandler.
8. 8. Committee, r. g. Stephens.
Road Commissioner, George z. Redding.
Constable. o. L. Newell.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
BOLSTER DISTRICT.

Bert Moore of Norway was at A. b.
Talbot's last week.
Mrs. Martha Thompson of Lewiston is
the guest of Mrs. F. r. Witham.
Miss Eunice Fobes of Wakefield, Mass,
spent the past week with her sister, Mrs.
". Fl. Swett.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
r. Witham are extending sincerest sym
patby in the death of their little son
Harrie, which occurred Wednesday morn.
ing. The funeral services were held
Friday, Rev. Mr.. McWhorter officiating.
The floral tributes from relatives and
neighbors were many and beautiful.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
THR SECRET or LONG LIFE.

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals
with the blood. But long ago millions
of Americans had proved Electric Bit
ters prolonged life and makes 1t worth
living. It purif1es, enriches and vital
ICES the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve
cells, imparts life and tone to the entire
system. It's godsend to weak, sick
and debilitated people. "Kidney trouble
had blighted my life for months" writes
W. II. Sherman of Gushing, Me-, "but
Electric Bitters cured me entirely" /"
Only 800 at r. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug
store.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

The members of Co. D, I'd Rsgt.,
N. G. 8. NJ, will give a poverty ball al
the Opera House on Thursday evening,
March II, for the benefit of the COM
pauy's treasury. Good music and an
excellent time are assured by the man.
agement. Floor manager, Maj. B. F.
Bradbury; aids, Lieut.. L. q. Daughraty,
Sergt. W. P. Marston, Priv. P. S. Ste
vens, Priv. NJ. C. Briggs, and Mus.
Walter Sheen.
Frank r.. Richardson has returned
from the hospital and resumed work at
his place of business.
Bert Hamilton, of the state moth COM
mission, was at home during the past
week.
Charles n. Sargent was at Stoughton.
Mass, where he visited his daughter,
Mrs. Hal Eaton, until Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson l.. Finney OF
Auburn were the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Bal F. Bradbury this week.
The Skillings Express Co. of Portland
has opened an express office In this vii
lage. The Office is in charge of Merritt
Welch and is in Otto Schnuer's store, op-
posite Elm House.
Damages at the Wood fire estimated at
$50. Insured. The fire caught about
the chimney. 1t Is understood that Mr..
Wood has sold the place to Ray Bennett
but no writings had been done at time OF
fire.
Arthur Morgan has purchased the
Walter A. Churchill place on Water
Street near George A. Brooks residence.
Judge C. F. Whitman is to deliver the
Memorial Day address at Strong this
year. The Judge is a pleasing speaker
and the town securing him is truly
fortunate.
The team shoot between the rife men
at Rumford and those at Norway Mon
day evening resulted as follows: Co. b,
39S, Co. D, Norway, 4l0. Each team
shot in their own armory.
The Junior exhibition at the Opera
House will occur on Thursday evening,
March 4. Tickets on sale at Stones
drug store.
Mrs. d. L. Bartlett, Mrs. A. ]. Stearns
and Alice Stearns visited In StOneham
this week.
Mrs. Geo. A. Brooks. entertained the
Barton Club on Thursday afternoon:
Mrs. Harry Jones and Mrs. Freeland
Howe, Sr., gave readings.
The Wbiteside.Strauss Co. appeared at
the Opera House during the week. Very
good attendance.
The annual meeting of the Norway
Federation of Women's Clubs was held
at Concert Hall Thursday evening. i
was gents night. Supper was of the
best and abundant. Prof. Hitchings of
Augusta spoke on Forestry in most
interesting manner
Lester v. Ashton passed the examina-
ton before the Maine Commissioners OF
Pharmacy at Portland Feb. 10. Mr..
Ashton is the popular clerk at the
Noyes drug store.
DR.. and Mrs. r. E. Drake entertained
the village teachers, school board and
Superintendent of Schools Saturday
evening, the Goth inst. 1t was very
| fo~ all
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Parkman, the five-year-old son Of E.
n. Pratt, principal of the Madison High
School at Oakland, was drowned In q
brook Thursday. The little boy was
sliding and in some way was thrown
from bis sled into a hole In the ice.
The sled was found near the hole and
the rope was attached to one leg Of the
BODY which had drifted under the Ice as
far as the length of the rope permitted.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

The mysterious "Bill Sykes" who has
been making breaks in Portland during
the past two months, was caught Friday
evening while trying to pawn some
stolen clothing. He gives his name as
Frederick Charles Benjamin, 20 years of
age, born in England, and admits max
ing fifteen breaks, though he says he
took nothing more than small articles OF
clothing and little food.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Cash balance, ,
&5,4& 0s

Chief Engineer Charles W. Bowker
makes very full report Of the affairs OF
the fire department. There were seven
calls for the fire department during the
year, one coming from Norway on the
4th of August. OF the other calls, the
two Redding houses opposite the Norway
Cemetery were total loss on the 22d OF
August, owing to lack Of water. There
was loss of 800 to $3.50 in the fire In
e. 1. Spofford's tenement house on
Church Street on the 1st of January,
and in all other cases the damage was
slight. Incidentally Mr.. Bowker pays
his respects quite freely to the past and
present service OF the Norway Water Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
SOLDIER BALKs DEATH PLOT.

1t seemed to J. A. Stone, a civil wal
veteran of Kemp, Tex, that plot ex
listed between desperate lung trouble
and the grave to cause his death. 81
contracted a stubborn cold," he writes
"that developed a cough that stuck tN
me, in spite of all remedies for years.
Ny weight ran down to 130 pounds.
Then began to use DR. Kings New Dis
covery, which restored my health COM
pletely. l now weigh l7S pounds" "
For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent
Pneumonia it's unrivaled. SOC and 81 90.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by z. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Married.

In West Paris, Feb. 20, at the N. (. parsonage
by Rev. ID. R. Ford, Mr.. Frank A. Webb Of Paris
and Miss Laura NJ Bopney Of Sumner.
In Lewiston, Feb. 49, MIR. Mlllard Mabery May
hew, formerly of Buckaeld, and Miss Addie Mae
Brown OF Auburn.
In Norway, Feb. 20, by Rev. NJ. c. Ward, Mr.
Herbert NJ Brown OF East stOneham and Mics
Gertrude V. McAllister OF Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
WASHINGTON ONCE GAVE UP

WASHINGTON ONCE GAVE UP
to three doctors; was kept in bed fol
FIVE weeks. Blood poison from a spi
der's bite caused large, deep sores to GOV
or his leg. The doctors failed, ther
"Bucklep's Arnica Salve completely
cured me-" writes John Washington Of
Bosqueville, Tex For eczema, boils,
burns and piles it's supreme. 25c at F.
A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York. Break up Colds In "a hours
cure Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles
Teething Disorders. and Destroy Worms. Al
all druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Ad.
dress Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, Ny I.lG
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
rh,. an E..v Tsst.

Sprinkle Aliens Foot Ease in one shoe and
not in the other, and notice the difference. Just
the thing TO use when rubbers or overshoes be-
come necessary, and your shoes seem to pinch
Sold Everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any substi;
fufe. ITO
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Died.

In South Paris. Feb. %, Isaac A. Tobin Of Can.
ton, aged 65 years.
In South Paris, Feb "a, Harrie l., con Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank r. Witham, aged l year. ?
months, days.
In West Paris, Feb 10, infant daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Hezekiah Farrar. aged nearly 3 weeks.
In Oxford. Feb. %, James Davis.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

All these appropriations were made
without division, except that for under
draining the road near Frank Benefits.
on which there was some discussion, and
few voices in opposition on uiua coce
vote, though not enough to leave any
doubt as to the result.
At this point, it being IL o'clock,
recess was taken till CLOCK.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

DIR. Parmenter and A. c. Lord pre-.
senred all the small school children OF
Norway, Me-, with Washington oirtn-
day hatchet on Fob. I'D.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

The three men who had been elected
selectmen we're chosen overseers OF the
poor and assessors, a single ballot being
cast in each case.
For town treasurer l05 votes were cast,
all for Frank A. Shurtleff.
For member of the experimenting
school committee, to succeed George NJ.
Atwood, 80 votes were cast, all for
George NJ. Atwood.
On motion of e. W. Chase, the COM
pensation of members of the school
committee for the ensuing year was fixed
at $40 each, the same as last year.
For collector of taxes Alfred Il. Jack
son received 10 votes 10 for Wilbur L.
Farrar.
The compensation of the collector was
fixed at l-2 per cent, on motion of
Hon James s. Wright.
Fl. G.. Brown moved that the taxes be
collected within one year from COM
mitment. The motion was carried.
Mr.. Wright moved that all poll taxes
become due Immediately after commit
ment; that one-half the property tax
become due June 18th, the other half
Oct. 18th, and that interest at six per
cent be charged on all taxes not paid
before Jan. 1st, 1909.
C. W. Chase advocated discount on
taxes, and there was some discussion on
this point. Treasurer F. A. Shurtleff
stated that there would probably be no
occasion for temporary loan this year,
and the matter was dropped.
This completed action under the ar
ticle relating to election of officers.
Annrnnriafinns XAra made aa follows.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
No Sewer Extension This Yea
TOWN OF PARIS WILL UNITE wITH
OTHER TOWNS IN EMPLOYING A sU
PERINTENDENT OF sCHooLs.-THl
ANNUAL MEETING.

There was practically no oratory
though there was quite lot Of discus
sion in the annual town meeting of Paris,
which was held In New Hail, South
Paris, Monday. The session was shorter
than in most years, and while there were
some contested votes there was no hard
feeling caused over anything, and the
meeting was good humored.
The total of appropriations made was
S21, ,160.5O, which is just $S8I.00 less
than last year, and does not forecast any
considerable change in the tax rate.
Certainly thore was nothing about the
natural conditions Monday morning to
interfere with a good attendance from
all parts Of the town at march meet
ing" The sleighing was remarkably
good for the frat of March, and the sky
was as bright as any June day.
There was no delay about getting
business started, Town Clerk William j.
Wheeler calling the meeting to order
promptly at 10 O'Clock. There was a
good representation from all sections of
the town when the meeting opened.
After the warrant was read, Walter l..
Gray was elected moderator, receiving
all the votes cast, II in number.
Mr.. Gray took possession of the gavel
lin the form of a jack-knife), and busi-
ness proceeded. He requested that the
men should refrain from smoking.
The reports of the selectmen and other
town officers were accepted without dis
cussion.
The report of the Crocker and Bray
funds, showing the expenditures, was
read by Town Treasurer Shurtleff, and
accepted.
The election of officers then pro-
ceeded.
For town clerk 63 votes were cast, all
for William j. Wheeler.
For first selectman Frank A. Farrar
received 196 votes out of 202 cast, the
scattering votes not being announced.
For second selectman the ballot re-
suited:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

The semi-annual meeting Of the State
Board Of Trade viii be hold at Gardiner
March 10th.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
The village Corporation Report.

The annual report of the South Paris
Village Corporation was distributed
during the past week. The assessors,
George Il. Davis. r. N. Hall and George
A. Briggs, report valuation of $685., ,035,
of which s514.52o is real estate and
$l72,515 personal property.
The total amount assessed was 3d.
8s2 so, the rate of taxation being $40
on a thousand. Total polls 5ls, OF
which 45S were taxed and 65 not taxed.
No department has been overdrawn,
and in the water and hydrant fund there
is balance remaining of S625.37, due
largely to the settlement with the Nor
way Water Co. at so per cent discount
because of the impaired service.
In the statement of financial condition.
notes outstanding amounting to $1,000
are shown, with total resources OF 81
5Ss 9s, Of which s1,0s7S9 is cash In the
treasury, and the rest uncollected taxes.
The report of Frank A. Shurtlef,
treasurer, shows total receipts OF S5,-
Aot no or5 axnondffuraa aa fOllOwR.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Ira O. Babb, Dixfield.
Levi W. Bartlett, Bethel.
Nathaniel r. Brown. Bethel.
Thomas W. Charles, FryeburR.
Alton Day, Woodstock.
Virgil Z. DeCoster, Buckfield.
George p. Downing, Norway.
Samue, D. Dudley, oxford.
Fremont II. Field, Paris.
Lewis ~. Hall. Andover.
Walter X. Hamlin, Waterford.
Oscar Hardy, Hartford.
Roy Herrick. Albany.
Albert X. Hin. Browntield.
+. +. Howe, Rumford.
Fred A. Hubbard, Rumford.
Fred II. Marshall. Hebron.
G. z. McAllister, Lowell.
X. I. Peabody. Gilead.
John T. Plummer. Paris.
Eugene n. SWEET. Norway.
william T. Shsckley, Canton.
j. Everett Stuart, Hiram.
Elbridge Thorne, Denmark.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
WAN NTED,

In a family of three, in the coun-
try, a reliable woman of middle age
for general housework. Address P.
o. Box 3S3, Portland, Maine. 9 10
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
NORWAY.
CHURCHES.


Second Congregational Church. Rev. B: 8
Rideout, Pastor. Preaching service Sunday
| 10 80 A. NJ; Sabbath School, 10 90 M; =. p. 8
G. e., Sunday Evening, so P. NJ; Social Meet
Ing, 90 P. n; regular weekly Prayer Meeting
qTssSas Tsisssrssliss sys1inh Church. Rev. s. 9. Davis
Pastor. Preaching eervice on Sunday at 10 g
A. n. Sabbath School, 1890; 7. Pc. o. meet
Eethodist Church, Rev. c. A. Brooks, Pastor
10 90 NJ; Social Evening Meeting, 100 T. A.,
prayer meeting, Tuesday evening; class meeting
Friday evening, Epworth League, Sunday
Baptist Church, Rev. e. 8. Cotton, Pastor.
Preaching service, 10 80 A. M; Sabbath School.
IL 90 NJ; Prayer Meeting, Sunday evening J.
NJ, Wednesday evening, 80.
STATED MEETINGS.
F.&A. NJ. Regular meeting Of Oxford Lodge,
No. 10, In Masonic Hall, Friday Evening On or
before full moon. Oxford Royal Arch Chapter,
before full moon. Oxford Council, B. 4 8. n ..
Friday evening, after fullmoon. Oxford Lodge,
No. l, Ark Mariners, Wednesday evening after
full moon.
10. o. F.-Norway Lodge.-Regular meeting
Wildey Encampment, No: 81. meets In Odd
Fellows Hal, second and fourth Friday Even.
ings of each month. Mt. Hope Rebekah Lodge,
No. 50, meets on first and third Friday OF each
month.
K. of P.-Rssulsr meeting in Hathaway Rloci
every Thursday Evening. U. R., A. o. Noyes
Division, No. l2, meets third Friday OF each
month. Lake Assembly. No. Ss. p. g.. second
and fourth Friday evenings OF each month;
P. of H.-Eorway Grange meets second and
fonrth Saturdays Of each month at Grange Hall.
G. A. R.-Harry Rust Post, No. "a, meets In
New G.. A. 3. FALL on the first Tuesday Evening
of each month.
W.R. C.-Heets in New G. A. R. Hall. Mon.
day evening.
Il. E.O. P.-Lakeside Lodge, No. III, meets in
New G. A. r. Hall, on the first and third Wed
nesfay evenings of each month.
O. u. A. M.-Norway and South Paris Council,
No. 10, meets at G. A. R. Hall every Tuesday
evening.
q. .O.P. Film Tree Colony, No. l99. meets
second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each
month.
10. G. C.-Norway Commapdery, No. 27.
meets second and fourth Thursday evenings Of
zach month
X. G. E-Oxford Castle. No. .. neets in Ryer.
son hall, every Thursday evening, September TO
May, arst and third Thursday evenings, May TO
September.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Mr.. Maxim thanked his friends for
their interest in him, and said that he
was glad the vote resulted as it did, and
that he knew nothing of his name being
used until after the votes had been dis
tributed.
For third selectman the ballot re-
suited:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Balance IN favor Of town

Town farm valued at $1,000 90
Town property, 2,S68.0
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

DR.. Frank N. Barker is about to finish
bis stable into q tenement house. He
has new stable at the terminus of Dan
forth Street, south.
Repairs have been made on the steam
pipes, opposite Coles jewelry store and
the post office. The hole in the side
walk has been filed and the brick re-
laid.
The annual town reports were dis.
tributed the first of the week. The fis-
cal year ended Jan. 81, 100. There are
thirty. eight town officers:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Liabilities:

School house bonds. 3 l.2 per cent, 81,
Due common school account, 2,
Free High School account,
Free text book account,
Drawing and music,
Insurance. ETC.,
Funds held In trust, l,
Outstanding bills estimated,
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Judge Leslie G. Cornish OF Augusta
will preside at the March term of court,
which opens at South Paris Tuesday of
next week. Work for the criminal court
is already being prepared at Rumford,
where a ''spotter" last week secured
evidence which bound over three liquor
sellers. The grand jury will be in at
tendance which was empaneled in Octo-
Der, and for traverse jurors venres have
so far been returned as follows:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-07-08
CHIEF JUDGE HAM|LL
HAS RESIGNED POsITI0
rendered His Resignation TO Govern
CrotheFs Last Thursday.

Mr.. G. Semmes Hamill, of Oakland
who was appointed Chief Judge Of tt
Orphans Court by Governor CIothel
to fill the position thus made vacant b
the resignation of Judge Fitzwate
early during the present year, tendere
his resignation to the Governor las
Thursday, the same being received
the Governors office Friday morning
but up to this time no appointment ma
been made by the Chief Executive t.
fill Mr.. Hamill's position.
As a Judge of the Orphans Court Mr.
Hamlll was prohibited under the con
stitution of the State from practicine
before any court within the Ssate anC
IN order to resume his practice at the
bar he rendered his resignation.
AT the time Mr. Hamill was appoint
ed by the Governor to the position Other
members of his party became some.
WHAT pertursed at the Governors &C.
ton, thinking that other and older mem.
bers OF the party had prior claim upon
any piums that may be dangling from
the tree. DR.. Bartlett, one of the as
plrants had the endorsement of two
members OF the county committee. Mr..
Hamill being the third member of that
body. While Mr.. Hamlrs opponent was
getting his forces at work the success
full one went. to Baltimore and had an
interview with the Governor with the
result that he came home with his ap-
pontment sealed and delivered. This
brought some sore spots to the surface,
and they are still tender.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-07-08
Marriage Licenses.

The following licenses have been
issued by Clerk E. Z. Tower. since our
last report:
James f Jacobs and Gertrude Artist
both of Grafton, w. Va.
George W. Keane, of Webster. W.
Va, and Kate Anderson, of Wheeling.
W. Va.
Z. q. Mearns, of Buchannon, w. Va.
and Wana Wilson, of Arlington W. Va.
Ermon Moran, Of New Milton, w.
Va. and Minnie Greenhouse. of Auburn.
w. Va.
Artie E. Fearer and Pearl Freeland.
both of Terra Alta, w. Va.
j. Wells, Of Amos, W. Va, and Ma
bel Sattertield, of GAINESVILLE. w. Va.
Calvin Parsons, of Parson, W. Va.
and Laura Miller, of Aurora.
Charlie Radcliffe and Sadie Swjsber
both of Fairmont, w. Va.
5. j. Hargis, of Deadwood. n. D..
and Agnes Billiard. of Oakland.
Orval Friend, of Friendsville, and
Nellie Thomas, of Asher Glade.
Taylor Male and Cora donaldson.
both of Deer Park.
John Luzier, of Kitzmiler, and Stella
Bray, Of near Swanton.
Emanuel burst and Ida Blttinger.
both of Grantsville.
Lark Roy, of Harmon, W. Va, and
Alice Real of Petersburg, W. Va.
N. NJ. Robinson and Evalina Priesse
both of Elkins, W. Va.
Charles Grose and Jessie Gall both
of Grafton, W. Va.
4. A. Inch and Ethel Heck, both of
Rutherford, W. Va.
Leslie Swisher and Florence Trisler.
both of Fairmont, w. Va.
Edward Bridges and Mary Dunning-
ton both Of Morgantown, W. Va.
Albert Lytle, of Confluence, Pa, and
Ida Morrison, Of OhiopyIe, Pa.
Seven with request not to publish.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-07-08
CHAPTER XXI.
In Which Love Speaks.

NO one uttered a sound after that
first wild cry. We sat there stunned
into silence by the horror of the sit.
uation, every eye staring blindly in
TO the mist, the long boat tossing like
a chip on the swell caused by the en-
quilting of the yacht. The crippled Sea
Queen had evidently gone down like
shot. Twice | endeavored to speak,
but something choked me, and my
voice failed. | reached down into my
pocket, held close to my eyes the
small compass / always carried. and
swung the boats head northward
Even this slight effort at action gave
me back some measure of selfcon-
troll
You had better step the mast. Mr.
De Nova, and get out what canvas you
can spread There is not much wind
but wen make the best OF what little