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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE TIME
FOR MOURNING IN ENGLAND

Manchester, Eng, Dec. 24.-Christ-
mas eve in the village of Leigh and
in the vicinity of the Pretoria mine of
the Little Hutton Co., where approx
imately 290 miners lost their lives by
an explosion few days ago, was
made a time for the great funeral
service over the bodies of the 1S6 re-
covered. The features of only fifty
were identified and scores of widows
wept over the mangled bodies un-
certain which was their husbands or
sons. The bodies will all be consigne
to one pit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
BROTHER OF FORMER
PENDLETON MAN MURDERED

Word was received here this morn
Ing that a brother of Carney Rhodes
who was formerly employed by Milne
& Co. in this city had been murder
ed and information is wanted re-
garding the present whereabouts of
the brother who was here. He is
thought to be working some place on
Upper Mckay creek. Another broth
er is working at Arlington for Dan P.
Smythe of this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
BAD MAN RUNS
AMUCK IN LA GRANDE
POOR AIM SAVES LIVES
OF TWO WOMEN AND MAN
Drink Crazed Woodchopper Shoots up
Town With Winchester Rifle-Fires
Point Blank at Two. Women-Fiend
Oyerpowered When Cartridge Sticks
i'm Magazine.

Freak interference of fortune at
noon yesterday saved Ray Boun, an
employe of the Snodgrass grocery
from instant death, and poor aim
saved the lives of two unknown ladies
in n buggy, when a man identified as
Earl West, woodchopper, ran amuck
with dangerous weapon, says the La
Grande Observer. The gun he used
and with which he fired two shots at
passing buggy containing two ladies,
is a 1880 calibre, short barreled af-
fair and is unquestionably the most
wicked weapon of the old school of
winchesters. Intoxicated and mean
and probably crazed by drink, he
reached North Fir street just across
the street from the julius Fisher sa-
loon and was standing near the Dut-
ley bakery when the cannonading
commenced. He aimed at a passing
buggy a few feet away and fired two
shots in rapid succession. Spectators
gasped in horror but fortunately the
bullets went wild and doubtless buri-
ed themselves in the railroad yards
somewhere. At least no report of in
juries have been received.
Whirls Against Pedestrian.
Probably angered by his poor aim,
the man swung about and aimed the
weapon at the heart of Ray Baum,
who was passing and had been frozen
in his tracks by the rash act intended
to kill the women. Baum was only a
few feet away from the muzzle OF
the gun when West commenced to
pump in shell and pulled the trig-
ger. That Baum is alive now is due
entirely to the fact that the third shell
stuck In the breech. While the man
was working frantically to get the me-
chanism in working order julius
Fisher lead a hastily formed posse
and overpowered the fellow. Police
men were hastily summoned and the
man is now in the city Jail sleeping off
n drunken stupor.
Miss Nettie Galbreith principal of
St Paul'S school Wnlla Wallo iS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
SAFE CRACKER KILLED
WHILE PLYING PROFESSION

Chico, Calf, Dec. 24.-Bert Kelley,
%. a safe cracker was killed last night
by Richard Epperson at Durham, a
small farming village near this city.
Kelley was breaking the safe, when
Epperson who lives above his store,
shot him with a shotgun.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
$4,000 Loss.

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 24.-The loss
in the Odd Fellows hall fire here last
night will not exceed $4,000, accord
ing to conservative estimates made to-
day. The Daughters of the Confed-
eracy sustained losses in conferedate
records that can never be replaced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
Local Men Optimistic Over
PendIeton's Chances for
Landing State Institution,
OLIVER PLACE SEEMS
TO BE FAVORED
Acting Governor Bowerman Left for
Home This Morning-State Board
Will Make Decision at Meeting
Tuesday-Central Location and
Good Transportation Facilities Aid
Pendleton's Cause

Is Pendleton going to get the east
ern Oregon branch asylum for a
Christmas present? There are many
who believe we are and rumors upon
this subject that have been in circu-
latlon today have added much to the
spirit of good cheer that is prevalent
in business circles.
Following the investigation he made
here yesterday, Acting Governor Bow
erman left for Condor on train No. s
this morning. Owing to delays east
of here the train did not leave the To-
cal depot until after o'clock this
morning and so the governor an
nounced that the decision with re-
spects to the branch asylum site will
be made at Salem Tuesday At that
time the state board will meet in Sa-
lem and all the data with respects to
the various sites offered here and
elsewhere will be considered. A de-
cision will then be made and Bower
man has promised to wire local peo-
pie regarding the same.
Oliver Place Favored.
According to local men who were
close to the acting governor while
here yesterday the Oliver-Carpenter
site seems TO have the inside track
among all the local sites offered 1t
is the general belief that IL Pendleton
gets the branch asylum It will be To-
Gated Just below town. Should that
location be selected the buildings viii
adorn the hillside on the north side
of the railroad track and opposite
the Oliver home.
on the oliver place there are 154
acres Of fine bottom land and It Is one
of the most productive tracts in east
ern Oregon. There is a fine orchard
upon the place and otner improve
ments, including two residences, VAL
ued at 10000 All of the bottom
land is irrigated by water from the
Umatilla river and the water right is
one OF the oldest on the river and
therefore secure.
Along with the oliver place the Car
penter ranch, comprising 100 acres,
mostly hill land, was offered. Two
different propositions are made the
state by those having this site IN
hand. one proposition calls for n
price of $2S,OOO while the other, in
Guiding more bottom land, calls for
n price OF $4,000
Aside from the oliver and Carpen-
ter places there is other bottom land
adjoining this site and II may be Sc
cured now or later IL the state board
should desire it. But so productive
is the river land on the Oliver place
that II is generally predicted the 154
acres OF intensive farming land will
be all that the institution will need
for many years at least.
A Central Location.
Local men who were busy yester-
day and previously boosting for the
branch asylum say that Pendleton's
central location Is unquestonably
helping this city in its efforts to land
the institution. 1t has been shown
conclusively that Pendleton offers the
convenient and economical location
for the reason that freight and pas
senger rates and service favor this
city. 1t Is known also that this con-
sideration has had weight with the
powers that be.
Mrs Eurmn Leo left today for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
TRAINS CRASH
AND MEN DIE
Confused Orders Results in
Disastrous Wreck OF Two
Pennsylvania Trains.
FAST FLYERS MEET HEAD
ON WITH FATAL RESULTS

Six Trainmen and Two Passengers
killed-Others VIII Die, While
Scores Were Injured-One Engine
Derailed While Second Plows
Through Cars of Opposing Train
Entire Engine Crew Killed
Freight Wreck Which Blocks Track
Indirect Cause of Accident.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
CANADIAN STEAMERS
MUST HAVE WIRELESS

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 24.-It is now
compulsory for owners of passenger
steamers of over 400 tons to install
wireless telegraphic apparatus. Word
was received today from Ottawa that
parliament had just passed the new
law. The penalty for non-comform-
ity by owners is a fine of from one
hundred to a thousand dollars or i'm
prisonment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
AVIATOR LOST
IN NORTH SEA
Cecil Grace. a Young English
Birdman, Cannot Be Found
on Sea or Land.
ATTEMPTS TO RECROSS
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

Vessels Churn Waters of Sea and
Channel In Vain Search for Intrepid
Explorer of the Air-Aviator Wore
Cork Jacket But Would Be Heavily
Handicapped i'm Water by Heavy
Clothing-Machine Would Sink
All Believe He Has Met His Death.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
STRIKING MINERS ARE
SENT TO COUNTY JAIL

Denver, Dec. 24.-Sixteen strik-
ing mine workers of Lafayette. Colo
began today serving sentences fol-
lowing their conviction for contempt
of court in violation of the temporary
injunction to restrain the strikers from
interfering with the operation of the
Northern Coal & Coke companys
mines and for threatening non-union
employees.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
BIG RAILROAD STRIKE
is FINALLY AVERTED

Chicago, Dec. 24.-The strike of the
railroad engineers has been ayerted.
= settlement has been reached, Com
missioner Neill announced this after
noon. The terms have not yet been
given out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
CITY READY
FOR XMAS
Exercises for Children Being
Held in Local Churches
This Afternoon.
SACRED SERVICES ARE
TO BE HELD TOMORROW

"Chimney" Exercises for Baptist Sum
day School Children-Tree Laden
With Presents at Methodist Church
Excellent Musical Program by
Choir-Presbyterian Children En-
joy Tree-Church of Redeemer OBJ
serves Event Today and Christian
Church Tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
PASSENGERS BURNED
ALIVE IN WRECK

London, Dec. 24.-Two were killed
outright and eight severely injured
were incinerated in a fire following a
collision of an express train with a
pilot engine near Carlise today. The
passenger was bound for Glasgow and
was filled with persons going home
for Christmas Twenty were badly in
jured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24

Mrs, Paul Sperry and little child
are now here from the Sperry ranch
at Cecil and will spend Christmas at
the Privett home on West Court
street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
Christmas Dinner ut QuelIe.

The Quelle will serve a good, old
time Christmas dinner Sunday, De-
cember 25, Turkey, duck, chicken,
mince pie and all the other good
things that go with them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
The Dead Are:

The Dead Are:
William Fowler, passenger, Chicago.
Friedstein, passenger, Chicago.
George Morton, baggageman.
Cass Beebe, baggageman.
c. Craig, engineer.
c. Miller, engineer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
The DaIles Has 1000.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 24.-The
population of The Dalles, Oregon is
2,124,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24

Miss Nettie Galbreith. principal of
ST. Paurs school, Walla Walla. is
spending the holidays at the home of
her cousin. Mrs. n. Evans.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-12-24
A Central Location.

Mrs. Eurma Lee left today for
Birch creek to spend Christmas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
Nusue rous Happy
Affafrs
In Social Circles

J ciating- The bride Is an attractive young
FL Paso girl, and the groom is an en-
plOye of the WeIls~Fargo Express COM
pany.
The young couple Will make their
home at 21S West Franklin street
Claude Parker and Miss Anna Har-
per. both Of whom are from Chihuahua,
were married Saturday evening at 1880
o'clock at the parsonage Of Trinity
NJ E church Rev. c. s. Wright per-
formed the ceremony The bride was
accompanied here by her sister, who
acted as maid Of honor at the wedding
After short time spent here the young
couple will return to Chihuahua to live
A wedding or interest, which will oc-
cur on March 16, IS that of Miss Lucy
Stokes Fisher and Eugene Russell
Cooper, Of Clinton, Ia
The wedding will take place early In
the morning, at the residence or the
brides parents on the Boulevard
Only relatives will be present at the
ceremony Mrs. Christine Cooper, moth
er of the groom, will reach FL Paso
next week to attend the wedding
Miss Emily Foster. whose marriage
occurs on March u, was the inspira-
ton for a delightful luncheon, given
Saturday by Miss Louise Roosevelt
Harper,
Bridge followed the luncheon and was
enjoyed only by few of Miss Fosters
most intimate friends
mound OF viOlets and ferns, as the
central decoration. added to the at
tractiveness of a beautifully appointed
table
Mrs c. a. Hirsch gave shower teis
afternoon in honor of Miss Charlotte
Herskovits, who viii be one Of the
charming spring brides
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
Many Parties Enliven Social
FL Paso During thu Past Week


Miss Esther Figueria rendered her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Figueria. a
delightful surprise party on Thursday
evening, in celebration of the 10th ami
versary Of their marriage
The guest list included the members
Of the Royal Neighbors of America"
lodge
The house was beautifully decorated
In purple and white, the lodge coloTs.
Mr. and Mrs. Figueria were present.
ed win an exquisite cut glass bowl
from the Royal Neighbors." and a set
of handsome hand painted plates from
their family. Dainty refreshments were
served 20 the guests, who were:
DR. and Mrs. J. z. Keltner. Mr.. and
Mrs S. Kroome. Mr.. and Mrs. o. G..
Worden, Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Coleman:
Mesdames N. Haucks. E. Mathus, Helen
Stout, Anna Neuptman, Anna Krull,
Katie Hintze. l. Hughes, NJ. Gaune !;
Misses Cecil Louder, LOttie Hintze. Lii
liam Coleman, Anna Stout, Gertrude
Stout; Messrs. S. Figueria, II. Figueria.
J. Bradford, J. S. Figueria, jr., E. Cole
man, w. Hintze, ]. Louder.
Mrs J. E. Bowen will entertain next
Wednesday afternoon with St Pat
rick's party
Mrs. A. H. Key very sharmingly en-
tertained on Friday evening in honor
of her sister, Miss Martha Elsie Turner
of Nashville. Tenn.
In the decorations color scheme
of pink and green was developed, with
an abundance of pink carnations and
ferns.
An old fashioned spelling bee was one
of the enjoyable features of the evening,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
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Mrs. Sawyers and Mrs. Hawk. Of the
II and n. division of the Aid society
OF the Christian church, gave birth
dav party, Saturday afternoon, Feb 20
A short program was rendered There
was music by Miss Golf and Miss War
rea. and reading by Mrs. Chastain- Re-
freshments were served
Those present were: Mesdames Rob
ertson. Rice, Judson. HOman. Homan,
Foxworth. Bryan. Upton. Vowel, Chas-
tain. Campbell, Caruthers, Hodges, Ed
wards. Hawk, Sawyers. Ponder. Collie.
lie Grande. Freeman: Misses Sawyers
Bush, Golf and Warren
Quite nurhsr of women from diff
ferent parts % khe city attended the
missionary tea given at the home OF
Rev. Kenneth Brown. 1928 Alameda
avenue. Saturday afternoon. The house
was beautifully decorated with ever
green and japanese lanterns There
was also display Of indian curios. The
program was as follows;
PRAYER BY Rev Mr.. W Omaldor1 re-
turned missionary to Brazil.
Hymn. Onward. Christian Soldiers
by the assembled guests.
Rev. Kenneth Brown gave poem OF
his own composing. entitled send the
Light
Mrs. Holloway native of Syria
sing Syrian solo. which was so much
appreciated that she responded with
another beautiful song
Then the young women Of the churcn.
who were inecostume. representing the
different nations where the missionaries
labor, were grouped on platform IN
der the arch in the window
Mrs Kenneth Brown explained oach
costume in tuEn and told where they
were procured
Or A p. Vaughn. who has been ID
japan four years as missionary. gave
q most interesting and impressive ad-
dress. telling OF conditions in Japan
Chinese tea was poured from Jap
anese teapot into daiRty Japanese cups
by the young women in costume and
with il were served American home
made cake. Syrian bread. Syrian nuts
and bonbons, also Chinese nuts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
LoUe You Dearly
By Justin HunfIy Mccarthy.

L love yea dearly, o my sweet:
Although you pass me lightly b$'
Although you weave my life a"rS'
And tread my heart beneath your /1eet'
i trenlbIe at your touch; 1 sigh
To see you passing down the street,
Il love you dearly. O, my sweet!
Although you lightly pass me by
You say in scOrn that loves cheat
Passion a biunder, youth ie-
i know not. Only hen we meet
long to kiss your hand and cry,
81 love YOU dearly, my sweet,
Although YOU pas ne lightly by"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

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Sunday afternoon 1T 3 o'clock. at the
parsonage Of the First NJ F. church,
Norman HarreIl and Miss Alsi Martin
were married by Rev. @. o. Beckman-
The newly welded couple win make
their home in this city.
Charles A. Hooper and Miss Eta Frey
were married Friday evening az
o'clock at the parsonage OF Trinity
NJ z, church. Rev. c. S. Wright Off
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
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The Daughters Of the American Rev
oIution viii meet Tuesday afternoon in
the parlors of the EIks' club.
The hOstesses for the day will be
Mesdames T. A. Hodge, w w Fink,
Paul Atkinson J. w. Pettus, Paul Terry
and Miss Edith Giddings-
After a business session, most in
teresting program viii be given on the
early settlement, and also the revolu-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
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Mrs Edward KneezeH gave delight
fully informal bridge party OF three
tables Tuesday afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. Douglas Stewart. Mrs. II. A. Car
penter was the fortunate winner OF the
first prize. A four course luncheon
followed the bridge games.
Mrs. T. F. Kimbell entertained this
afternoon at bridge, at her home on
Nevada street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

WANT ADS BY TELEPHONE.
The Herald has arranged to take
want ads by phone. Gail Bell rs.
Auto Ills up to o'clock daily. Your
ad VIII be received. inserted promptly
and collected for next day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

tionary times of New Hampshire and
Connecticut 4 paper wiz be given by
Miss Grace Y. Logan on the continental
memorial hall in Washin gton. The aft
ernoOn will be terminated with musical
numbers, a social hour and refresh
ments.
Mrs. W. a. Hogartb was the last
hostess for the Shakspere club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

In which Miss Katherine Draper won
the prize, box of bon5ons, and the
pooby prize, thimble. was secured by
Miss Ruth FOrsythe.
presidential contest was also en-
Jcyed, the fist prize, handsome loath-
or bound book, was won by Miss Marie
Lousteimah. and the consolation prize
went to Miss Jamie Mitchell.
progressive conversation and music
were also among the diversions. of the
evening The hostess was assisted in
receiving and entertaining by Mrs
George Drummer and Mrs. C. w. Fisher
refreshments We're daintily served To
the guests. who were:
Misses Catherine Draper. Marie Lou
steiman. Catherine Warren. Alice Bo-
rem, Alice Newc0mb. Ruth Forsythe
Jamie Mitchell, Willie Finney, Helen
Moore, Lila Thomas: Messrs, James
Warren, J. l. EssIinger. Reed May.
VIII Collins. J. Boren. H w. Browder
Frank Smith, T. Blair. Dudley Arnett,
w ~ Carrie, Aubrey Kindrez, Slrmans
Nea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mr. and Mrs. Z. Kohlberg entertained
Sunday at q delightful dinner in honor
OF Mrs. \. Solomon and Mrs. Siegel.
The affair was given at the st. Regis
and enjoyed by Mrs a solomon. Mrs.
Siegel. Mr.. and Mrs A A. Kline. Mr.
and Mrs. s Aronstien, Mr.. and Mrs N
Solomon, Walter Kohlberg.
Mrs. W. H. Bryan entertained this
afternoon al delightfully."- informal
tea.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Lest we forget let's keep our money
al nome and still get the best. Globe
Flour.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
Personal.

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Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Grass, jr-. Of PhI'a-
deiphia, will soon arrive, to be TIE
guests os Mr. and Mrs d. +. Smith
Mrs. A. H. Key has rs her guest her
sister. Miss Martha Elsie Turner, Of
Nashville. Tenn
Mrs. 4. p. Coles, accompanied by her
mother. Mrs E. NJ. Bell and cousin,
Mrs Benjamin Sherrod, have gone 10
California to spend the month of March
Mrs w. A Hogarth IS confined TO
her home as the result OF 4 spCained
ankle.
Mrs. ". l. Pitcaithly. of Denver. Will
arrive on Monday. to spend some time
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
F. \. Hodge.
Miss Regina Schuster. who has been
spending the year abroad, is at present
at Brussels visiting Miss Helen Cooper,
of This city. who is studying voice cul-
ture abroad. Dr. Schuster and daugh
ter will sail from Naples on March i
for New York.
Mr.. and Mrs William Judd have
moved from Mundy Avenue to 9O1 Up
son.
Mrs James r. Harper has returned
from visit to Dallas
Mrs. Carter White left Tuesday for
months visit in st. Louis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Lest we forget let's keep our money
at home and still get the best Globe
Flour
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Miss Florence Comfort entertained a
Few friends very informally on Thurs
day at delightful musical evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mr. and Mrs. William Judd hav
moved from Mundy avenue to 9O1 Up
son.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mrs. A. H. Key has IS her guest her
sister. Miss Martha Elsie Turner, Of
Nashville, Tenn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs ]. S. Grass, jr.. OF Phila-
deiphia, viii soon arrive, to be the
GUESTS os Mr.. and Mrs y. t. Smith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mrs w. A. Hogarth IS confined 10
her home as the result OF spTaineG
ankle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mrs. James r. Harper has returne
from visit to Dallas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02

Mrs. Carter White left Tuesday for
months visit in St. Louis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-02
Selected By An Expert
Beautiful Materials

millinery we call special attention to the fact that
which
millinery fancy desire Miss Garske Spencer
Miss Brown al you
hmuitud OF hats show
service that is unequaled in the Southwest
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-05-20
A GREWSOME PRISON.
The Famous and Terrible Russian
Fortress of SchluesseIbura.

Tho Famous and Terrible Russian
Fortress Of SchluesseIburs.
In the middle Of the river Neva.
where 1t flows out of Lake LadOga,
there lies tiny island surrounded Oh
three sides by the mighty, turbulent
waters Of the river and hemmed in
upon the fourth by the cold and
stormy lake. Upon this island stands
a very ancient fortress inclosed by
high walls more than twenty feet In
thickness. This is the Fortress Of
Schluesselburg. Day and uight senti-
nels relieved every two hours pace
around the top Of these walls. keeping
a vigilant lookout on every hand. No
one from within the fortress. not even
the soldiers or gendarmes. Is allowed
to communicate with the people who
dwell upon the banks Of the river. IL
the unwary fisherman chances to drift
in his boat too near TO the walls OF
the fortress he is greeted by the shout
of a sentinel. aiming his rife:
Away. or shOOtp'
Not even the Dead sea in the deserts
Of Asia Is so utterly isolated and cut
off from the living world as Is this
Fortress of Schluesselburg. which lies
within forty miles Of st. Petersburg.
They are very ancient. the high
walls Of the fortress. In many places
they are cracked from old age. and in
the cracks little trees have taken root.
The lower part of the wall has grad
ually become covered with thick dark
moss. just as the face Of very old
man becomes covered all over with
hair. They look sullen and ominOus-
ly silent as II they hid dark and grew
some secrets. And. In truth. In the
whole world there are no other walls
that have witnessed so many and such
terrible human tragedies as the For
tress Of Schluesselburg david Sos
kice in McClure's Magazine.