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call upon her.
 And what Is more. my child. I mean to give you a peep at the bottom of the sea, where I dwell. We'll ride thither on the back of a whale"
 "A whaler And Mamie shuddered from fear. "Oh. no, Mr. Jones, I couldn't do that The whale might not hurt you-for you are acquainted with him {; but for me, little Mamie Lester. oh. tho whale would eat me up. And Mamma and Papa wouldn't have a little girl any more. No, Mir. Jones, I would bet ter not go on the whale"
 "Ah, my child, you don't understand" laughed Davey Jones. "I have the whales all we'll trained. So, come along my lit- tie rosebud. We'll not be gone long. The whales are fast travellers, and be- fore you can say Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread we'll be in my cabin at the bottom of the sea. And before you can say Jack Robinson we'll be
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0 H, wouldn't run errands for that r A old woman,' cried Jack Sullivan to
 his schoolmate. Charlie Mason VW Charlie was going down the street, :. and Jack, on seeing him, had asked him to go skating with him. and Charlie had replied that he was going down town on an errand for Mrs. Richards, a neigh bor lady. "You see," explained Charlie, "Ill be gone over an hour, for I have to go to several shops for Mrs. Richards; and possibly you wouldn't want to wait for me-"
 And then it was that Jack cried out that he wouldn't run errands for that old woman"
 But she has no boy of her own to go on errands for her. said Charlie; "and as she is our nearest neighbor 1t Is natu' ral that she should ask me to oblige her occasionally. And am only too glad to be of service to her. Why, when mamma wAs so sick last fall Mrs Richards came to our house every day and did ever so many nice things for mamma and for us kids, too. She brought doughnuts and fudge to us regularly. for she knew that mamma always made them for us when she. was well. And 1 don't forget peo- ple's kindness to me or to mine, Jack"
 "Oh. you're like "a girl grinned Jack.
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to myself. 'Davey, that's a fine boat. the finest you ever saw. So go aboard her and take peep at her. As was about to do so an ocean fairy whispered to me: There is a little girl aboard who would like to meet you. Davey. Drop around to her cabin door and make call Ha. hal And here I am. call ing upon you. my little maid."
 "Oh. 1t was so good of you to come" cried Mamie. clapping. her hands. She had heard many times of the mysteri- ous Davey Jones, and of his more mys- terious locker in the bottom of the sea. But never had she dared to hope to meet the celebrated seaman-master of the bed of the ocean. So 1t pleased her nightly to have the great Davey
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"DOLDRUMs..

The term "doldrums" is used by the deep-sea sailors in naming that part of the ocean close to the equator where dead calms are so frequent. and light, shifting winds so often prevail to bother the mari- ner While in the doldrums sailing ves- sells have been known to beat about for weeks before being able to escape from the thrall of the ocean. The doldrums prop CT oscillate north and south of the equa- tor with the season of the year. They obtain further north in July, August and September. and further south in January.
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winter outing as much as were the per- sons he was drawing. As the sleigh drew into the woods Ned saw dark object bobbing along over the snow com ing toward them. Its Bobby, as sure as I am foot high,'' he declared. And a minute later he saw for certainty that it was Bobby and that the poor fellow was hobbling along on badly chilled paws. He had not caught the fast-footed rabbit, but he had caught cold, and he was shiverlng as he jumped without assistance into the fur robe in the rear of the sleigh.
 You poor fellow." consoled Ned ''I'll always wonder how you got out of the sleigh. Surely 1t was some sort of acci- dent"
 But Bobby knew 1t had not been an accident, but with both ears lowered and nose In the fur robe he kept as still as a mouse, feeling a bit ashamed of himself. doubtless.
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little fellow must have tumbled out and had failed to make his father and himself hear his barking for them to stop and gather him into the sleigh. But Dr. Nimmons declared that he must have jumped out of his own accord as it would have been impossible for him to have tumbled out. Hes gone home in all probability" he said
 "Well. well, the rascal. to steal march on us like that" said Ned. Then Dr. Nimmons went into the farmhouse to see his patient and Ned remained in the sleigh trying to figure out when Bobby had stolen away from them. ''I never thought to look after him. he said to himself. When about three miles out of town the fellow was with us all right. Guess we'll find him on our return home."
 Twenty minutes later Dr. Nimmons and Ned were off toward home. old Dob going at fast trot. He was enjoying the
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back here again, and you tucked nway. toes and nose. inside your little bed, and old Davey will be gone again."
 All right, MT. Jones'" agreed Mamie. "rll go with you if you are sure the whale won't eat me up. and that we'll return here very soon. Mamma would be frightened out of her mind should she come to our stateroom and nnd me gone"
 I'll whistle for the whale while. you jump Into a tarpaulin coat and hat. l brought them for you. There they are beside your bed"
 Before Mamie could make reply old Davey Jones had left the stateroom, clos ing the door softly behind him. Mamie jumped from bed and put on the sar-
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CITY OF ISLANDS.

Ghent, Belgium. stands on 26 islands. connected with each other by 30 bridges. The city of Venice is built on 80 isla ands, and these are connected by 400 bridges. In the latter city the canals serve for streets and the gondolas for carriages. The gondolas are hired in the same way that carriages or cabs are in this coun- try. and the gondolier Is paid the same amount us the American cabman for his services, although they are moro stronu- ous. having to propel the gondola.
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mamma know that you are calling on us?"
 The funny old fellow shook his head vigorously. "Ah. not a bit of 1t, my child" he said. q am Davey Jones' from the bottom of the sea. Doubtless you have heard of me. for I am quite we'll known. That is, I am much talked about; but no one has seen me for hun dreds of years. So, I couldn't think of allowing your mother or father to know I anticipated call on you. my dear. They would have been too curious, and might have hidden behind the door to steal q peep ut old Davey Say. what if they should be there now? I'll just have look" So saying the funny old seaman looked well behind the door.
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PLAN TO SAVE ELEPHANTS.

There has been a society organized in Paris for the preservation of the elephant. This curious society goes un- der the name of Friends of the Ele- phant. and has just held It's first meet ing. Members of the society claim that for many years the elephants have been slaughtered in the jungles. and that 1t Is time to call halt. They will send spe- cial agents to Africa in an effort to ip- terest native tribe rulers in theif> scheme to preserve the beast
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r D hate to be a fish when ! The pond is frozen OCT; For if Fish tires of water
 He can't get out on shore. And there beneath the surface He's got to wait and wait Till Spring comes with her sum-
 shine
 To melt for him a gate"
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February md March. The old-time sail- or was wont to give the doldrums the widest possible berth, for once he fell into their region he knew not when he might escape
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l@ OURpUzZLE EOORNER

CHARADE. 2. My first is a being
 Who helps rule the earth, Who is one of Gods children
 From the day of his birth. My second is something
 We should all try to be-;
 For were we not so
 Wed have no charity. My two joined together
 All peoples embrace; Color makes no distinction,
 Nor the land of a race.
 WORD SQUARE. My first is that which is counted by time.
 My second is a ruinous drink. My third is the last of book or play.
 DIAGONAL. This diagonal contains six words of ;ix letters each. If the words are rightly guessed and written one below another In correct order their diagonal letters. beginning with the top left-hand letter md ending with the lower right-hand etter, will spell vessel made of rushes ,r splints. The cross-words are i: l. That Wuicu iS iumiHoubp WHICH udsneS. z. Something worthless or contemptible. 8. To make secure. 4. The shape of many Trees. 5. A man who deals in stocks and bonds. 6 A very large tract of heavy Iimber %a IT t{ ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES LETTER ENIGMA-Hxdson. ZIGZAG PUZZLE-ReddtnO. CROSS WORDS-RoGd, Pear. Stay, Head, Hat, lnky, Girl.
 DIAGONAL-Nep Fear. Cross-scords 1. si0htIy. 9. Feeling. 3. Po,oders. 4. Play ITS. 6. Smokers. 6. ArripdI. 2. Breaker. BEHEADINGS-1. Grumble-rumble ?. fdrch-orch. 8. Shdre-hdre. 4. Spark urk.
 RBBUS: Coastin0 do,on the hf1s C inc pr b0Us aud girls.
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In The Old BOb-Sled.

On the seat is Father,
 Who holds the reins and cries: "Get up, Bill and Jerryp
 And then the bob-sled flies. Back behind is Mother
 With the children gay, And a jolly time they have
 Sitting in the hay.
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D IDING in a bob-sled, 1A When the snow is deep, Through the farmers meadows
 And OCT the hills so steep. Going through the village While the sleighbells ring. Oh, what jolly pastime
 Just hear the children singl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22
FOSTER STOCK co.
Present Next Week at the Court
Theatre 1.-The Devil"

For next week the Morris Foster
Stock Co. now enjoying a wonderful
season AT the Court VIZ: present The
Devil" This bill was decided upon
the early part of the week on account
of the many requests that have been
made for il. The Stock Co. OF two
years ago did il for their last Offering
and It met with the hearty approval
OF everyone. but in presenting the
Franz Molnar adaptation from the
German. Mr.. Morris Foster has taken
every precaution to give the patrons
next week one OF the best interpreta.
tions OF the celebrated play that has
ever been seen here.
All OF the stage accessories which
are so essential in making the play
effective have been ordered from over
east The stock company themselves
are very enthusiastic about the com.
ing bill. as each OF them have ap.
peared in the piece at different times
Already n number Of seats have been
engaged for Monday night. and after
this morning tickets for any night
next week will be procurable.
There will be the regular matinees
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
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case with a great deal Of interest. IN
Guiding all tho county officials and
tho members Of tho board o. equal
ization and review a member Of
this board declared yesterday that
10 radical changes are not made IN
tho delinquent laws. the time will
soon come when a man who takes
advantage Of the misfortune Of
others. az IN this case. will be- look cd
upon with greater contempt than "a
horse thief 10 would no doubt ba
quite shock 10 the general public
TO learn the name o. tho attorney
referred %.
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ATTORNEY ATTEMPTS
To Hold OLD MAN UP
BUYER OF TAX TITLE Demands
LARGE So" ~ NONEY.
Story Of Re..-...... ~ Property
Fslse-Resuit Being Watched
Win Interest

The old man Who was legally
robbed % his property under the
delinquent tar laws. a. described IN
the Inteiiigeucor few days ago.
F'sfei yesterday that hs had not yet
succeeded in getting n back from
the attorney who bought the claim
for tj.Gj. in spite ~ the fact that
story to this effect Was Given out
eHd published The old man states
fhat The attorney e. trying 20 hold
him 40 Tor large sum OF money.
This being fHe method usually FOL
lowed BY 'he sharks Who engage ln
this desp.cabir practice
Many people arc watching TIFF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22

This week saw the practical COM
pletion OF the work OF the publicity
department In arranging and send
ing out the advertising matter for
the state fair. to be held this year
the week commencing September 4.
All the posters are bundled ready
for shipment to the bill posters OF
the surrounding towns, and by the
Close OF next week every dead wall
and barn side. in iaring colors and
attractive pictures. will proclaim to
the passerby that there is but one
fair. and that is the Wheeling fair,
with daily flights by daring aviators
in the Glenn II. Curtiss aeroplanes.
Beginning next week the force will
begin the mailing and distribution OF
the State Fair Bulletin, the welcome
eight page publication replete vita
Photographic reproductions OF actual
scenes at past fairs. interspersed
with entertaining reading matter
depicting the various features OF the
big show. with numerous appropriate
and educatiinal articles upon farm
life and of general interest.
There have been printed about
$4,000 copies OF the Bulletin, all for
free distribution, and any person
who wishes a copy can have it
mailed TO him or her by simply
sending their address on a postal to
.ecretary George Hook.
Ground Keeper Lane has the
grounds in first class shape. all the
buildings have been repainted. the
driveways and walks leveled and
strewn with tanbark, and the barns
and stables given a fresh coat OF
whitewash. Within a few days the
race track will be worked so that il
will be in tiptop shape for the
brushes between the thoroughbreds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22
SCHOOL OF METHODS
Successful Sessions TO Come "a
Close Today-Loesi Officials
In Attendance.

The eighth annual school Of
methods for Sunday school workers
of tho state will close this morning
AZ Morgantown after a very success.
ful week. Secretary a. 7. Arnold.
Mrs. Arnold and Elementary Super.
intendcnt Mfss Martha Y. Graham.
~ this city. have been in attendance.
OFT being members OF tho faculty OF
the school
Tho attendance has been excellent
and Tho sessions have been unusu.
nliy interesting Mr Arnold and
Miss Graham will attend the TAYLOR
county convention a. Grafton on
Tuesday and Wednesday before re-.
turning 10 this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22
AGAIN
The Sanitary CUspidor is % De
Given Another Opportunity 20
Make Good.

Another chapter is about 10 be
written in tho checkored career Of
the now sanitary cusridor presented
10 tho board Of control and removed
mysteriously from Treasurer John.
sons onicc after an unaatlsfactory
test. a we'll known local plumber
has expressed confidence in his
ability 90 make tho machine work.
and viii BE- given a trial u is said
that ~ 30 works Oh rirht' taxpayers
VIII be- given the privilege OF using
II Ia lieu OF tho usual discount
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22

STATE FAIR
Pu D ltCiTV DEPARTMENT.
WORK - COMPLETE.

Bill Boards 20 20 Decorated Next
Week-eulIetin VIII Be Distrib-
uted Within Few Days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22
ISSUE MAGAZINE.
Copy for Second Issue o. Roster"
20 Printers Monday.

Monday the copy for the second
issue Of the Roster" tho official
publication o. the West Virginia
division ~ the United Boys BRIGADE
~ America. will go 10 tho printers.
and fho magazine viii be- out bofero
the end ~ the month The Roster"
is yearly AFFAIR. and ~ contains tho
official history 81 the brigade. both
local and national. list % au officers.
rolls OF the companies and much
other Information concerning the
organization
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22

For summer diarrhoca IN children
always give Chamberlain Cole.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor Oh. and a speedy cure is Ger
tain. For sale by al dealers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-22
Marriage Licenses.

Romania Hranul. 81. and sophis
Callariai q. both Of wheeling
Constantine Daroma. 20. and Ledia
Gallincci. %. both OF Benwood.
stanley Tvardovski. -. and Fran
ciska Kindarska. "a. both OF Wheel
ina
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COUNTY court
Transfers Recorded.

George Y. Folmar and Louise ".
Folmar 10 John " Burger. lot 80 in
Nichols addition 20 Patterson $40
-Four deeds Of trust we're left FOR
record.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Coming Jan. 81

Along the Kennebec," a New
England comedy drama. now in
its third successful season. will
be produced at Winslow opera
house January 81. The play is
moulded along the same idea as
THE Old Homestead" "Shore
Acre" and York State Folks"
and deals entirely with country
life. Plays of this nature are de-
servedly popular, inasmuch as
they are clean and wholesome
and leave a good taste in the
mouth. They usually illustrate
some good moral principle with
out descending to the Outlines
morbid sensationalism of the
melodrama. Along the Kenne-
bee" is SAID to have met with
great favor wherever produced.
All special scenery is carried for
the production and also a fine
band. Street parade at noon.
Admission SOC, 75c and ST..
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Neither my sister nor myself
might be living today, if it had
not been for DR.. Kings New Dis
covery," writes A. D. Mcdonald,
of Fayetteville, N c., R. F. D.
No. 8, "for we both had fright
full coughs that no other remedy
could help. We were told my
sister had consumption. She was
very weak and had night sweats
but your wonderful medicine
completely cured us both. It's
the best | ever used or heard of. "
For sore lungs, coughs, colds,
hemorrhage, la grippe, asthma,
hay fever, Group, whooping
cough-all bronchial troubles
it's supreme. Trial bottle free.
soc and $1OO. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Died Suddenly

Last Friday about 6 O'Clock
occurred the sudden death of
Mrs. Mary L. Blevons (nee At
kins), while partaking Of the
evening meal.
Mrs. Blevons was born March
18, 1916, IN Cherokee county,
Texas, and died Jan. 20, 1911,
aged sc years, 10 months and 2
days. She was married to Mar
tin J Blevons in the year 1859,
and to them seven children were
born, of whom four and the hus-
band preceded her to the grave.
A son, John Blevons of Flagstaff,
two daughters, Mrs. Delilah Nc
kelvey and Mrs. Mecca Burdett,
of Holbrook, and fifteen grand
children are left to mourn the
loss of the dear one.
The funeral services were held
at the home of the deceased Sun
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock, Rev
H. Heald, of Albuquerque, Off
ciating. The remains were laid
away in Holbrook cemetery. De
ceased was member of the Bap-
fist church of Button, Llano
county, Texas.
In 1885 Mr.. and Mrs. Blevons
came to Holbrook, which has
been her home for the last TWEEN.
ty-hve years. She has won many
friends and was beloved by her
children and grandchildren, to
whom she devoted the declining
years of her life.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Charles Little, who was quite
we'll known at this place, was
taken sick Saturday and was ia
ken to Winslow that evening,
but before arriving in that place
had passed away into the ever
lasting sleep. Mr.. Little was an
unmarried man and had former
ly lived here, many years ago.
He recently came here from Cali
fornia with his brother, Elmer
6 who is at present residing in
Winslow. Funeral arrangements
have not been announced.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Solves a Deep Mystery

81 want to thank you from the
bottom of my beart," wrote c.
B. RAIDER, of Lewisburg, w. Va,
for the wonderful double bene-
fit | got from Electric Bitters, in
curing me of both a severe case
of stomach trouble and of rheum.
atism, from which | had been an
almost helpless sufferer for ten
yeats. 1t suited my case as
though made just for me-" For
dyspepsia, Indigestion, jaundice
and to rid the system of kidney
polsons that cause rheuma tism,
Electric Bitters has no equal.
Try them. Every bottle is guar
anteed to satisfy. Only soc at
all druggists.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Medicines that aid nature are
always most effectual. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy acts on
this plan. 1t allays the cough,
relieves the lungs, opens the Sc
cretions and aids nature in re,
storing the system to healthy
condition. Thousands have tes-
tilted to it's superior excellence.
Sold by all dealers. y
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Do you know that fully nine
out of every ten cases of rheum-
atlsm are simply rheumatism of
the muscles due to cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, and re-
quire no internal treatment
whatever? Apply Chamberlain's
Liniment freely and see how
quickly it gives relief. For sale
by all dealers.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Death in Roaring Fire

may not result from the work OF
frebugs, but often severe burns
are caused that make a quick
need for Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the quickest, surest cure for
burns, wounds, bruises, boils,
sores. 1t subdues inflammation.
1t kills pain. 1t soothes and
heals. Drives off skin eruptions,
ulcers or piles. Only 25c at all
druggists.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Applications for Grazing Permits

Notice is hereby given that all
applications for permits to Craze
cattle, horses, hogs, sheep and
goats within the Coconino Ma
tional Forest during the season
of 1911 must be filed in my office
at Flagstaff, Arizona, on or be-
tore February 10, 1911. Full
information in regard to the
grazing fees to be charged and
blank forms to be used in max
ing applications will be furnished
upon request.
WILLARD M. DRAKE,
Acting Supervisor.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Church Announcements

Services at Methodist church
next Sunday will be as follows:
Sunday school, 10 o'clock a IN.
Attendance last Sunday, 90.
Preaching at II a. m. and 8
p. m.
Junior League 2 O'Clock p. m.
Epworth League devotional
meeting at us, lead by Mrs.
Olsen.
DR.. S. ]. Rodgers will be with
us and preach both morning and
evening.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

When buying cough medicine
for children bear in mind that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
most effectual for colds, Group
and whooping cough and thatit
contains no harmful drug. For
sale by all dealers.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28
Card of Thanks

Mrs, Mary Sullivan desires to
thank her many friends, as well
as the Ladies of the Maccabees
ard Elks, for their many acts of
kindness during her daughters
illness.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Rev. ]. H. Heald, of Albuquer-
que, spent Sunday here. He held
services at the old school house
Sunday evening, a large crowd
attending
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

DR.. Geo. P. Sampson passed
through here Wednesday on his
way to Taylor, where he was
called to investigate the health
of that community.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Mrs Susan Mann and daugh-
ter Eliza have moved to Chan
bers, where they will make their
future home.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Donald MCClanahan, of Albu-
querque, spent last Wednesday
and Thursday in town.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

At the meeting Of the school
trustees they decided TO keep the
old school building for future
use. 1t was also decided by the
trustees and those present to
levy special tax and raise funds
20 prolong the school term for a
couple more months, which is
greatly needed.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

w. F. Williams left Saturday
night for Phoenix, where he will
spend several days visiting with
friends.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Arthur Saunders was in towt
a few days last week.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Mrs. John Connor left Friday
for San Francisco, where she
will spend sometime with friends
there.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

George Hennessey was in town
a few days last week and left
Saturday for Winslow for a few
days.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Mrs. O. R. Ripley and daugh-
ter Carrie spent last Wednesday
at WlnslOw.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Mr.. Lewis spent Saturday and
Sunday in town.
The Winslow mail., 1911-01-28

Bud Howell was in town last
week.