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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-17
cANTRll,

Z ~ ~ ~ 7 F.. .
Adrain casady aged ~ years died
Sept. IL, 1910. He was born in Rush
willie. Rush county, Indiana and G, me
to Iowa with his parents in 1887. July
81. 1851 he was married to Martha
Jane Smith who with one son Lee r.
Casady survives him.
He was a member of the Christian
church and Of the I. Q. O. F. lodge.
Funeral services conducted by the
Odd Fellows and preached by J. Is.
Cornell were held in the Christian
church Monday at 2 p. m.
DIR. Pahf and family and ]. j. Irwin
and wife were in Keokuk Sunday.
Mrs, Mankin has returned from S.
Dakota.
Mrs Snyder and daughter Of Luz
cerne. Mo-, was a. guest at the Lee
Swank home recently.
Mrs. Ella Walker has returned from
visit at her sisters in Kansas.
Robert Bros. have divided business
interests, John Roberts taking the res
taurant and Lawson Roberts the
grocery and meat market.
II. o. Cornick and wife Of Centerville
were over Sunday guests of Will
Haney
Marion Holder has returned to Cam
eron, Mo-, to attend college
Amelia Leim returned from visit at
Keokuk.
DR.. Therme has improved his prop
erty with new cement walks.
Bernice Saar is recovering from the
typhoid fever.
Edna Miller is attending school at
Cedar Falls.
Rev. Tenant has been returned to
Cantril for second year and will be-
gin meeting at Lebanon Sunday
evening.
A Reliable Msdicine-NoT A Narcotic
Mrs. r. Marti. st. Joe, Mich, says
Foley.s Honey and Tar saved her little
bows life. She writes: Our little boy
contracted a severe bronchial trouble
and as the doctors medicine did not
cure him, gave him Foley's Honey
and Tar in which have great faith. 1t
cured the cough as well as the choking
and gagging spells. and he got well in
q short time. Foley's Honey and Tar
has many times saved us much trouble
and we are never without it in the
house -Clarls's Drug Store; Sven
sons Drug Store.
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BLOOMFIELD.


Senator l.. l.. TAYLOR of Centerville
visited Wednesday at the Lutte Buchett
home.
Miss Mary McNeal of Milton spent
the first of the week with, her grand
mother Mrs. Rhodes.
A party of the Latter Day Saints
have advertised to be in this city on
Saturday and Sunday.
Frank Saner of Lancaster. Mo, Wis
tied Wednesday with his father John
Saner.
Austin Bassett and wife Of near
Lineville. Ia, are spending this week
at the fair.
Miss Dicey Elan of Moulton spent
Wednesday in this city.
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BORN Wednesday. September IA,
1910 to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis T. Gray.
o14 South Benton street. a daughter.
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ing her parents in ALTA over sunday
Mrs Vance returned Wednesday.

ing her parents in Alba over sunday
Mrs. Vance returned Wednesday,
J. L. McCreary came over from
Abba and spent the day here Friday.
Miss Emma Anderson was taken i'll
the first of last week and it was found
necessary to operate on her for APP
Ipendicitis which was done Thursday,
evening. We are glad to report that
she Is getting better. She IS under
the care of a trained nurse from
Oskaloosa.
Mrs. VIM. Vance went to Pella Sat
urday morning to attend the meeting
Of the laymen delegates at the seat Of
the Iowa conference. She remained
for sle services Sunday.
Mrs. Del Snodgrass and Delfrans
returned from Ludlow, Mo-, Wednes-
i day where she has made an extended
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Thomas and son
Roy of Des Moines were visiting in
Buxton at the home of ALT Thomas
and wife, last week. :
Mrs. A. L. Jordan. Mrs. Lottie Bax-
| ter. Miss Stella Armstrong. Messrs.
Alex Cruise. and John Fowler at
tended the Iowa conference at Pella
Sunday.
Rev. M. D. Cox returned from Pella
Tuesday. He is to be the pastor at
Buxton for the coming year, for the
M. f. church.
Mrs. ALI Thomas and Mrs. J. D.
Thomas were Abba callers Friday.
Mr.. Cruise was in Abba Tuesday OF
this week.
School began in Buxton Monday.
The teachers at the east building are
Marshall Tharp principal Misses
Elsie Riley Mildred Druit and Laura
Callers in the grades.
There is q prevalence OF measles
again among the children.
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SUTTON.

= >A>>>~->-&O>->s/> AS->-s-s\ 80 -
Mrs. Graham of Abba was calling
n Mrs. Clifton here last Friday.
Mr.. and RS. Ed Vance we're visit
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eiRTH3.

BORN Friday, September 3, 1910 to
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Berry. who re-
side on North Van Buren, avenue, a
son.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
BULLS Ego.

This world 'amous rifle shot whe
holds the championship record Of 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is
living at Lincoln, Ill. Recently inter
viewed, he says: 81 suffered a long
time with kidney and bladder trouble
and used several well known kidney
Il edicines. all of which gave me no
relief until / started taking Foley's
Kidney Pills Before used Foley
Kidney Pills | had severe backaches
and pains In my kidneys with sup
preston and cloudy voiding. On
nrising in the morninF l would get
duh headaches. Now have taken
three bottles cf Foley's Kidney Pills
and feel 100 cent better. am
never bothered with my kidneys OF
bladder and again feel like my own
self. This / owe solely to Foley's
Kidney Pills and alway5 recommend
them to my fellow sufferers. Red
Cross Pharmacy (H. Jerman }
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
THE CAPTAIN is
ADRIFT ON A
SINKING SHIP

New York, Oct. 25.-Being he
steadfastly refused to leave his ship,
and is now drifting somewhere to-
ward the Gulf of Mexico, waiting for
a tow, Captain e. e. Wallas, of Hal
lowell Maine, is being called the
'gamest' skipper on the Atlantic to-
day.
Although he knows that his boat,
the Holliswood, is waterlogged, and
that it is miracle that she has kept
together for FIVE days after hard
buffeting by the most severe storm
the Gulf region has experienced in
years, Captain Wallas told his crew
who were taken off the ship last Mon
day by the steamer Herald, that he
would stay with his vessel until 1t
went down or was towed ashore.
The last seen of Captain Walls by
his departing crew he was clinging
TO the capstan waving farewell.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
BRING SUIT
IN CANADA FOR
MILLION DOLLARS
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. 25.-Messrs.
Bodwell and Lawson, acting for Hon.
James Dunsmuir, have instituted a
suit against William Mackenzie. pres
ident of the Canadian Northwestern
railway, on claims that will aggregate
q million dollars. The litigation
arises out of the recent sale of the
Dunsmuir coal properties to the Ca
madam Northwest magnates.
The transaction was completed
June II, on which date the price
fixed, s11, 100000, was paid, and the
properties duly handed over. All the
expenses in connection with the run
ming of the properties had been met
to June /, and Dunsmuir is suing to
recover the money expended and col
lected from June 1 to June II,
amounting to $1,000,000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
Searching for Balloon.

IUNITED PRESS LEASED WiRb.l
Chapleau, Ont, Oct. 25.-Louls
Spindler, representing the aero club
of America. arrived here today to
supervise the search fer the balloon
reported to have landed near here
Thursday. Those who saw the aero
stat are certain that 1t was the
America II, and that it landed in 4
dense forest, probably 35 miles
from here. Searchers have been ont
since last night but at late hour to-
day no trace of either balloon Or
aeronauts had been found.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
MEAT MARKET.

THE PEoPEL'S MARKET-Ths
perfect satisfaction of our custom
ers is shown by the way they are
constantly bringing us new GUS
toners. who. like the others, are
we'll pleased with our low prices.
cleanliness, and generous slices,
the promptness and care which 10
given each order. Call or phone
$40 and let us please you also.
173 So. Commercial. ]. Hansen.
Proprietor. 8-1S-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
No Third League.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-The cancella-
tion of all plans for a third big base
bal ! league proposed by d. A.
Fletcher. of Cincinnati, was formal
ly announced today. The news was
not unexpected. and followed the re-
turn of five hundred dollar checks
advanced to Cobb, Mullin, Brown.
Holman, Evers and others. Fletch-
er said he would make no further
attempt to organize an outlaw
league.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
The Can OF The Blood.

for publication. finds voice in pim-
pies. boils. sallow complexion. a
jaundiced look. moth patches and
blotches on the skin-all signs OF
liver trouble. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills make r'ch red blood; give
clear skin, roy cheeks. fine COM
plexion. health. Try them. 25c at
j. G. Perry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

STEAMERS.
lR INDEPENDENCE

AMER INDEPENDENCE
Daily. except Sunday. between Sa-
lem and Independence. Leaves
o. G. t. dock, Salem. 1870 a. m.
and $3.50 D. M; returning, leaves
Independence $3.50 a. m. and Q
p. m. onnects both ways with
motor to Monmouth and Dallas.
Excursions and towing done at
reasonable rates. Frank Skinner.
master.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
HE GOT $1,000 OF
MIR. JONSING'S" MONEY
UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRB.l

Sheepshead Bag. N. Y, Oct. 25.-
BY taking two heats out of three in
easy style, from Champion Heavy
weight Jack Johnson, Barney Old
field, the automobile speed king,
won 5000 of the champions money
at the risk of having his head
punched by the black pugilist. Old
field won two straight heats easily
in fast time.
Johnson accepted his defeat with
good humor, however, and chal-
lenged oldfield to meet him in a 1T
tie 10-round affair in the hope OF
recovering his money. oldfield
declined, saying that he preferred 70
risk his life on the track instead Of
in the ring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
"Ie Beats An"

This is quot d from q letter OF NJ.
stockwell. Hannibal, 10. II recently
used Foley's Honey and Tar Tor the
first time. To say am pleased does
not half express my feelings. II
beats all the remedies l ever used.
had contracted bad cold and was
nearly sick In bed. having a terrible
headache aud cough and was threat
ened with pneumonia. The first doses
gave great relief and one bottle com
pIetely cured me. l shall always
recommend Foley's Honey and Tar.
Red Cross Pharmacy Oh. Jerman)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

Hoarseness In child subject to
Group is sure indication OF the ap-
proaeh of the disease. II Chamber
lein's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has
appeared. II will prevent the attack.
Contains no poison. Sold by all
dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
Excursions TO Yaquiua.

The run OF salmon in Yaquina Is
unusually large and the fishing this
season exceptionally good. To ac-
commodate fishermen and others de-
string TO visit the coast at this. the
really most beautiful season OF the
year. the s. z. and c. & u. VIII con-
tinue TO run the regular Sunday ex-
curslon train from Albany. leaving at
.7;30 Sunday mornings. This SER
vice VIII be continued up to and In
cluding Sunday, October 20.
VIM. McMURRAY.
10-19-tf Gen. Pass. Ag't.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
x y X X 4 X y 4 4 ~ 4 n y
4 MARKETS y
A II X a n u y II a Il - n Il Il 4
PORTLAND MARKETS.
Grain. Flour. Feed. Etc.

Grain, Flour, Feed, Etc.
Wheat-Track prices: Bluestem,
sec; club, S2c3 red Russian, soc;
Valley, S5c; 40-fold, sac.
Flour-Patenrs, 1855 per barrel;
straights. s4.S0@4.s5; export, 1870
Valley, s5.4O; graham. So; whole
wheat, quarters, $500.
Barley-Feed, $21 per ton; brew
ing, $22 per ton.
Hay-Track prices: Timothy,
Willamette Valley, $1,000 per ton:
Eastern Oregon, $21@22; alfalfa,
new, s15@16; grain hay, $14@15.
Corn-Whole, $S1; cracked, $32
per ton.
Millstuffs-Bran, $25 per ton;
middlings, s9S; shorts. $27; rolled
barley, s24Q25.50.
oats-white, $27@2S per ton.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
Mark 1t For Market

the the Munnmakers Somebody
the quickest find that
let little classified ad In the Capital
progressive enterprsg reader
Markepace of the
Haven't YOU something willing to part
the Capital Journal is willing part
money Capital classified ad will bring You
together
Munnmaker,
Care Capital Journal Classified Columns.
Munnnaker Classified Ad in The Capital Journal
customers right door
Yours truly, NEWS DEALER.
The Capital Journals phone him
No anything
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
GREAT CHINESE DOCTOR
Il. NJ. HUM


has medicine whicn VIII cure any
known disease. He makes speoiaI-
ty OF and guarantees TO cure catarrh.
asthma. lung. throat, srheumatism.
debility, stomroh, liver. kIeney
troubleE plsC any blackened or
swollen soreness. broken limbs;
smallpox. epidemic; all kinds of
boils, lost manhood. female weak
ness, hernia troubles AID paralysis.
Consolidation free. Care Of Yick So
tong Co. Chinese drugs aud herbs
once hours from 10 to ~ a. m. apd
10 p. m. ONCE open sundays.
l5s High street, upstairs. Salem.
oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
HONS. wool. Hides. Etc.

Hops-1sO9 crop, nominal; 1910
crop 11@15c.
Wool-Eastera rrsgon, 100 17c
ID; Valley, 17@19c per 10.
Mobair--Chor-e. 5z@33c per ID
Cascara Barl.-4Mc per ID.
Hides-Saltod hides. 7@7kc per
lb.; salted caIs. 14c; saIted kip, SC:
salted stags, &c; green hides. 1c less;
dry hides, 16hG17c; dry calf, IL q
lSc; dry stags. 11@12c.
Pelts-Dry. 10hc; salted, butch
ers, take-off, 4O@75c; Spring
lambs. 25@4Dc.
Grain Bags--tn carlots, 6%c
each.
Linseed Oil-Pure raw in barrels,
S1.O7; kettle boiled. in barrels,
s1.09; raw, in cases, SLIP; kettle
boiled, in cases, $1.14. Lots of $50
gallons, cent less per gallon.
Turpentine-In cases, 99c; IN
wood DarrelS, 10 ~ c.
Coal Oil--Pear1 OIL In cases, 1Sc;
headlight, in cases, 1910; eocene,
in cases, 21c; Elaine, in cases, 21c;
extra star, In cases, 21c; water
white, iron barrels, 10Mc; head
light, iron barrels. 12hc; special
W. white, iron barrels, lac.
Gasoline-R. G.. or motor gaso.
line, in cases, 25c; r. C. or motor
gasoline, iron barrels, 1Sc; 'S6 gaso-
line, in cases, 37hc; SO gasoline
iron barrels. soc.
Naptha-V. M. & p. naptha
cases, 23hc; v. m. & p. naptha, iron
barrels. 1910; engine distillate
iron barrels, SIC.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
LOST.

COW ana 6 calves from
/ 10 yrs; 3 with red ard white
spots. Jersey bull. ! brindle
heifer. w. S. Lehman, Turner
Route /. Reward Tor return. or
Information. 10-25-3ts
LOST Three large cuts of the FIX
ture room. the Plating room ara
the Assembling room OF Electric
Fixture and supply Co.. by Jour
nal Ad. solicitor. Return to this
once for reward. 7-zz-n
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
BUSINESS CARDS.

CALIFORNIA CLAM CHOwDER--
And tamala house; hot sand
wiches 10 cents up. H. Wright,
prop, 100 Commercial street.
10-S-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
Salem. Falls City & Western RS

Leave West Salem FOR:
Dallas, Falls City and Black Rock
...... ....... .0:OO a. m
Dallas. Falls City and Black Rock
........l:30 and 4:35 D. m.
Sunday Trains for:
Dallas 4 Black Rock .......
800 a. m. and 1885 p. m.
Trains Arrive at West Salem from
Dallas .. 49, ..S:15 a. m.
Black took and Dallas 1890 D. m,
Falls City . ......4:15 D. N.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
LAUNDRlES.

THE HIGHLAND LAUNDRY has
again opened for business under
the old management. All work
called for and delivered. work
manship guaranteed. Il. 70. Wal
lace. proprietor. Phone 40s.
7-23-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

PIANO TUNING = Lutelus L
Woods. tuning. polishing, repair
ing. Telephone 984. Shop 6st
N. Winter st. S-2-1yI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

PROF. e. L. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
violin instruction.; beginners and
advanced pupils. Inquire of Mr..
Savage, Salem Music House.
10-19-1m*
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
Capital journal "Mant Ads" Bring
Quick Results

One cent word for first insertion.
One-half cent n word for each Insertion
thereafter. No advertisement taken for
less than 25c. Count six words to the
line.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

Roosevelt made a short flight in
an aeroplane at ST. Louis. and said he
enjoyed II immensely.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
TAXIDERMY.
LIQUOR HOUSE.

BUTTE q wENDEnOTH-FiVs
wines liquors and cigars. We has
die the celebrated Kellogg aDs
Castle WHISTLES. Cool and re
freshing beer constantly ~
draught South Commercial g.
9-s-1yI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
LODGE DIRECTORY.

ORANGE NO. IT. PATRONS
of Husbandry-Meets in hurst
Hall on State street. on the fourth
Saturday of each month, at 10:se
a. N Visiting and sojournine
members welcome. F. A. Myers.
master. zella s. Fletcher. secrs-
tary. 12-s1-1yr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
REAL ESTATE.

ELLIS & WO0D---ReaI estate
loans and insurance. notary pub
lie, employment bureau. Phens
554. AIS Court ST., Salem. Ore
gon. Ticket ofice Hamburg-Amer
ican steampship lines. 11-1-1yT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

MISS BEATRICE SHELTON will
open Glasses on plano. October /.
1910. Studio. 34h Marion street
phone 1899. VIII also teach a.
First National Bank building each
Tuesday. Phone 1898.
9-24-lmo
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
SECOND. HAND STORE.

DON'T FAIL TO VISIT the big new
and second hand store Of e. l..
Stiff & Co. for household goods
II you buy, the price is right; II
you want to sell your goods. phone
941. Best price paid. Cor. Court
& Liberty. Stoves and ranges
new and second hand. S-l3-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
MUSIC CLASSES.

FRANK p. cHURcHILL--R Represent
atiye OF the Western Conservatory
OF Music II Chicago. viii resume
classes IN plano. sight reading. har-
mony. etc. on anl after scptem-
Der 26 studio room Q opera house
building. Phone 400. 9-io-tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
WATCHMAK AKER.
UNDERTAKES.

LEHMAN ~ CIlOUGH-U. ]. Leh-
man, A. M. Clough, morticians
and funeral directors. Latest
modern methods known TO the
profession employed. 445 Court
street. 9-2O-u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

o. L. McPEAK, complete house fur
nisher, new and second hand goods
bought and sold; also second
hand watche. cheap for cash; har-
ness, guns and saddles.
Call Main 1898. Highest cash
prices paid for second hand goods.
ITO SO. Commercial street. 10-20tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26
BOX FACTORY.
LIVERY SABLE.

RED FRONT LIVERY AND SALE
stable. Quick and satisfactory
service, good turnouts. When
anything in the livery and board
ing line is wanted. call up Phone
Main 20. ]. w. Bowen, Prop.
271 Chemeketa st. S-9-tf
POSTOFFICE LIVERY and Sale
Stable. Best OF turnouts, quick
service; rates reasonable. For
anything in livery and boarding.
call or phone Main 1873. E. 10.
Gillian. Proprietor. Ferry street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-10-26

]. N. SHANTz-New and second
hand dealer; the only place In
Salem where you can get the pa
tent lock rail bed, latest improve
ment; good roller-top desk; Park
er gun, Administer rugs, linoleuin,
mattings. Call in and inspect be-
fore buying elsewhere. 373 Court
street. 10-l4-tf
Democratic messenger., 1910-09-17

4 hunter finds some honey in the fis-
sure OF rock. fills jar with II and
takes II TO grocer. While 1t Is being
weighed drop falls to the ground
and is swallowed up by the grocer's
weasel. Thereupon the huntsman's
dog rushes upon the weasel and kills
II. The grocer throws stone at the
dog and Kills him. The huntsman
draws his sword and cuts on the gro
GERS arm. after which he is cut down
by the infuriafed mob of the bazaar.
The governor Of the town. informed
Of the fact. sends messengers TO arrest
the murderer. When the crowd re-
sisted troops were dispatched to the
scene Of the conflict. whercupon the
townspeople mixed themselves up
the riot which lasted three days an I
three nights. with the result tina
10000 men were slain All this through
n drop OF honey.
Democratic messenger., 1910-09-17
DARING WORK IN A FOG.
Clever seamanship Of a Captain In Q
LandIocked Harbcr.

"Thc greatest piece of scamanship
ever saw" said q traveller. 'wns ori
trip to Halifax. 1t was II marvel. ans
this Is how II happened.
I'VE were steamng along about
twelve hours out from our destination
one summer afternoon II had been
clear all day. and the sea was beauti-
fully blue. In out 4 o'clock the fog
began 10 ST Iown-one of those
swift. dense logs that come on that
coast and shroud boat from sight In
less time than II takes to tell of II. OF
course the fog whistles began to blow.
and many of the passengers got nerv.
Gus under the strain OF Its continued
believing.
After dinner went up on the
bridge and was permitted TO stay. The
captain would not enter into any con-
vcrsation--that Is. | could not talk to
him. but In his restless pacing up and
down the bridge he would frequently
make Il remark 20 me. II went on that
way for hours. the fog as thick rs
mournful warning.
AT length the captain gave sharp
order Two points. northwest by
north he said. No. a little more
that's right he finished as his COM
mand was executed | wns bewilder~
ed. and my face must have shown Il
as he passed me. for he vouchsafed
the explanation that he wanted TO pass
within few hundred feet of GER
tain whistling buoy near the harbor.
said nothing. but did not under
stand Why. the night was so thick
that II was hard work TO see from the
bridge 10 the rail. and what could he
mean by making buoy?
"On and on we went. and always the
fog seemed to me thicker. | could
not sleep. and most OF the night was
on the bridge When II must have
been nearly morning new whistling
began 10 sound on our starboard bow,
as nearly as | could Judge. II was n
fearful fog siren. and kept getting
nearer and nearer. We had stopped
whistling. and the passengers We're ter
ribly frightened | looked at one ex-
| naval officer who stood with me on
the bridge, aud his face was like a
dead mans. Mine must have been also.
Then. just as II seemed that some
giant steamship must strike us, so
close was the whistling. the fog lifted
like veil. and there. not 100 feet
away. was the buoy that the captain
had mentioned.
almost at once the fog closed down
again; but. do you know. he took ns
past two warships. into the landlocked
harbor and up to the dock in IT, 1t
was magnificent. and. though we really
could not put our admiration In tan
glble form. we got together and gave
him gold watch on the return voyage
as little souvenir New York Post.
Democratic messenger., 1910-09-17
The Holland Primrose.

There is plant In Holland known
as the evening primrose. which grows
to height OF five or six feet and bears
IA profusin Of large yellow flowers so
brilliant that they attract immediate
attention, even nj n great distance.
but the chief peculiarity about the
plant is the fact that the flowers.
which open just before sunset, burst
into bloom 80 suddenly that they give
one the impression OF some magical
agency. A man who has seen this sud-
den blooming says 1t Is just as II some
one had touched the land with wand
and thus covered II all at once with a
golden sheet.