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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-18
EASTER LUNCHEON.

The Easter luncheon served yester-
day noon by the ladies Of the Epis-
copal church was complete success
in every particular. The luncheon
which was served in cafeteria style
was most delicious and was thorough
~ enjoyed by a great number who
took advantage Of the occasion. The
ladies Melted neat sum toward the
erection of a church in Mesa.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-18
FROM RAY,

Manuel Macon and +. Lehman of
Ray came down from that place Sun
day and viii spend a few days shere.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-18
LOOKING FOR HOME

G. NJ. Woodward Of Winkelman is
here looking for a location for his
family. where they may enjoy Temples
superior educational facilities.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-18

To have a fine. healthy complexion
the liver must be active. the bowels
regular and the blood pure. All this
is brought about by using HERBINE.
1t thoroughly scOurs the liver, stOm-
ach and bowels, puts the body in fine
condition and restores that clear, PINK
and white complexion SO much desired
by ladies' Price soc. Sold by Elvey
q Hulett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

contracting work there. He II relieved
by EDWARD Teeters. OF Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. D. Dean spent sun
day In Marshalltown with the iatter's
sister. Mrs. w. T.. Pineo. and family.
MIR. and Mrs. Floyd Batesole are re-
joicing over the arrival OF q son FRI
Gay evening. e
Bert Brown has disposed Of his In
terest in the hotel and lunch counter
to C. b. Martin. and moved to Perry.
Mr. Martin will continue In the busi-
ness.
Mrs. II. A. Haskin went to Councs.
Bluffs Tuesday to Join her husband,
who is employed as a motorman on the
Omaha Council Bluffs street railway.
John Rubenbauer, OF Dillon, Is rap
idly recovering from a very severe Ill
ness.
Roy Brookens is taking Il three
weeks leave Of absence. being relieved
by Casper Rickel. OF Havehill. as sec
ton foreman.
l. E. Hilsabeck went to Quinlan.
Okla. Wednesday. being summoned by
u telegram announcing tho death OF
his brother in-law. Fred Howe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
t!;lllRs,ReYupu,tln
The City in Brief
0. E. futile. jeweler and optlcian.

o. Z. futile, jeweler and optician.
Or. HuIlard. ostcopath. Ii West Main
Marsha. ltown Dress Club Phone SS3.
DR.. Ralph e. Keyser. Hopkins block
Phone 3S9.
No limit to our Willingness to show
goods at Miss Middlekauffs.
Mrs. Angie c. Patterson. Of Gilman,
spent Wednesday in the city.
SCOTS coal office, 10 East Main
street. Open Saturday nign,s..
DR.. Lierle, eye, ear. nose and throat
fremont block GLASSES fitted.
You pay the least and dress the
best at the National Wooden Mills.
DR.. Wood. eye. ear. nose. throat
Ginsses fitted. Opposite Pilgrim Hotel
Milk at our station s cents per quart.
Gem City Dairy, 4O9 South Fourth
street.
We will pay cash for butter and eggs.
Johnson & Mason, 222 East Main
street.
If you like cheese you like good
cheese. Try Buttercup brick. You will
like it. 1t is for sale at all grocers.
waukesha cottage cheese will come
to town fresh every Friday and Sat-
urday. Try it at grocers and markets.
What will please the little ones more
than a globe filled With pretty gold
fish Sinclair has a fine lot Of them.
Take advantage of the special prices
on table linens napkins and crepe silks
at the New England tomorrow. E. Il,
Lay.
Don't forget the concert recital by
Miss Parsons and Miss Fleming Fri
day night, Nov. 8. at the Methodist
church.
Don't forget the big Ben Hur dance
at Red Mems hall Thursday evening
Nov. 2. Tickets So cents. Ladies free.
Good music.
The Woman's Missionary Society CT
the Congregational church will meet
Friday for an anday quilting at the
home of Mrs. Merritt Greene
Women with sensitive feet who know
the torture caused by stiff sole shoes
will find complete relief in Growers
hand sewed shoe. Larson & Clemens.
An oyster supper given under the
auspices of the Baptist Sunday school
class of young men taught ~ Mr.. L.
l. WATSON, was we'll patronized We'd
nesday evening. 1t was held In the
dining room of the church, and about
175 were served.
The Thimble Club was entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. NJ. D.
Klise. sO4 North Second street. After
social hour, cake guessing contest
was INDUCED in. the first prize going to
Mrs George Reynolds. and the second
to Mrs. Charles Thayer. The hostess
served a light lunch.
1.-THE Red MILL the much discussed
comic opera by Henry Blossom ava
Victor Herbert, presented by Martin &
Emery Co.'S splendid organization. will
be given at the Odeon tonight in the
same complete manner as during its
ajkyear run at the knickerbocker
Theater, New York City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
LOCAL MARKETS.
Prices Paid to Farmer. by Marshal,

Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall
town Merchants.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown dealers for the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain,
produce. and hides, tallow. wool. pelts,
and skins.
Robert Bruster quotes the following
prices in trade until further notice:
lcggs-25 cents.
Butter-25 cents.
GRAINS
f. f. Benedict & Co. will pay the
following prices at their place OF busi-
ness In this city:
Corn-62 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Priess Paid fer Cattle. Hsss end ohsep
on loeal Market.
Marshalltown prices on llvestock
were quoted BY Britain 4 Co. today -
follows:
CATTLE.
Good fat cows and heifcrs--3.50 q 3.7A.
HOGS.
Premium hogs. over 200-S0o.
Premium hogs. 100 to 2Oo--S.7o.
Good packers UP to a00-5.7o.
Good packers over 300-6.e0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY 50

STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOSULO,
LUCAS COUNTY. IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner OF the frm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co. doing business In tho
city OF Toledo. County and State
Aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF
Catarrh that can not be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
in my presence. this sth day OF Decem.
Der. A. d. 1885.
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh euro IL taken inter-
nally. and acts directly on tho blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system
Send for testimonials free.
r. j. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
aackaohe. ha.d.cha. Narxou,naa.

6aekaehe, Headache, Nervousness
end rheumatism. both In men and
women. mean kidney trouble Do not
allow II to progress beyond the reach
OF medicine but stop II promptly with
Foley Kidney Pills. They regulat" the
action OF the urinary organs. Tonic
in action. quick in results. Mcbride 6
Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
MORRIS GIVEN RELEAsg.
Mabrayits Let 90 oseauss 81 Death %
prineinal.

Council BLUFFS. Nov. Eddie MorriA.
the prize fighter who was engaged with
J. c. Mabray In his deals here. and
who was brought here and placed IN
jail last week after his rclease from
the federal prison at Y.eavon" orsh. vas
today released from the county jail on
his own rccoguizance. Morris was OK
pectce to be used as . state witness
In a case Involving ]. II. Weber. Of
Shamokin. Pa. Webper recently diel
and Morris release resulted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
,Ns7EcTs SHOPS.
Bureau Of Labor Inspector Investigates
ard ,Ias AaaIes

Bureau Of Labor Inspector Investigates
WAGES and Labor Hours.
w. r. Waite. an inspector for the
bureau Of labor Of the department Of
commerce and labor, spent Wednesday
II this city. conducting an investiga-
ton at the Iowa Central general shops.
Mr.. Waite's special mission was to IN
vestigate and ascertain the rates OF
wae es paid employees ard the hours OF
their labor. While here Mr.. Waite
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. v. T..
Liebig. The latter was formerly an
inspector for the bureau OF labor. Mr.
Waite went to Celwein this morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
AGED MAN ON TRIAL

Civil War Victorian Of % Yssrs Charged
With Murder.
Davenport. Nov. :.--After three days
spent in trying to secure Jury In tho
case Of Charles Owen. evil war veteran.
charged with numbering William Kane
in September. ali but one OF the twelve
men have been securdc. Owen In near
ly 50 years old and very feeble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
Oats--l3 cents.
Timothy hxy--tls.
49, >e -. a.

Oats--l3 cents.
Timothy hAy--s1S. n
Oat strAw---1e. S
HIDES, FUR AND wool
H. willard. Son Z Co. quote ~ 5ses
lowing prices:
Horse hides-32.so03.oo.
No. I tallow--6 cents.
Rough fat--1 cent.
Coarse swes:>-i30la cents.
Fine wool-l201l cents.
Medium wool--le cents.
Western and territory--ll0l3 csaeA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
POTATOES, POTATOES, POTATOES

Plenty Of Potatoes at Flowers Meat
and Grocery.
Just received, two carloads OF. fancy
potatoes from the north and will be
able to I'll your orders cheaper from
the car than from our cellar
Ring your orders In early as they
are going fast.
FLOWERS MEAT AND GROCERY.
Phone PA. 1895 North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
pEs MONIES eowLgRs WIN.
Defeat Local Ten Pin Artists 195 Pins
in Three a amsa

in Three Games.
A team of Des Moines bowlers. at the
Cook alleys Wednesday night, defeated
q local aggregation OF ten pin artists
1875 pins in three games The visitors
RI lied II total OF s,SSh. TO Marshall
towns 1900. The visiting team was
composed OF Strotz. Waglc. Viggers.
D.salvo and knight. The local team
was made up OF Powell. Mitchell. Dib-
bern. Purscl and Gale. Strotz was
high average. with totals OF .23. $50.
and 203
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Milk at our station cents per quart.
Gem City Dairy, 400 South Fourth
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Tan button shoes for the boys.
something that looks we'll and wears
better. Get the boy pair. Larson
u Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Street and semi dress styles in the
most fashionable shapes at Miss Mid
diekauff'S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

The Methodist Ladies' Aid will serve
another Of their famous oyster suppers
Wednesday. Nov. 8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Growers hand sewed shoe for ten
der feet. the only genuine hand sewed
shoe. Accept none they call as good.
Larson 4 Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

George J. AIien. opacai specialist
SCOTS coal office, 10 East Main
street. Open Saturday nights.
Culley's special blend Of coffee is the
same quality as ever and It will please
Won -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

The Baptist Mission Circle will meet
Friday afternoon in the basement OF
the church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

George ,. AIien. opvca, specialist
SCOTS coal office, 10 East Mali
street. Open Saturday nights.
Culleys special blend Of coffee is tn,
same quality as ever and It will pleas
you.
Mr. Charles Lawrence, OF Union
spent Wednesday In the city on bust.
ness.
Milk az our station cents per quart
Gem City Dairy, 400 South Fourth
street.
Street and semi dress styles in tn,
most fashionable shapes at Miss Mid
diekauff's.
The Baptist Mission Circle will NEE
Friday afternoon in the basement o.
the church.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will serve
another Of their famous oyster supper'
Wednesday. Nov. s.
--~>->----
Agent George Etzel OF the lows
Central and c.. NJ. & st. at Pickering
was in the city Wednesday.
We have on hand car Of petroleum
cole-the hottest ever. Try some. w
T. Scott, 10 East Main street. 'Phon'
.54.
Mrs. Theodore Eagle, OF state Cen
ter, spent the day in the city as ill.,
guest OF Mesdames n. A. Capron ant
W. II. Wilson.
Geld fish sale now going on at Sin
clair's. Just think of it, two fish anl
c.obe for 10 cents; also variety o
Larger fish and globes.
Miss Lulu johnson. registered
nurse Of the city. left for her home
in Cttumwa Wednesday evening
called by the serious Illness Of hel
brother. Lawrence johnson.
Specials for Friday and Saturday
Lard, ten-pound pail, S1.25: two
pounds, 25 cents: oleomargarlne. I;
ce@ts per pound: lard compound. II
cents per pound: oysters. As cents pei
Quart; apples, IS cents per bushei
Flowers meat and grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Caswell spent
the day in. Rhodes with Mrs Caswelrs
Parents, Ut. anC MIS-. II D IAlus. -hA .
G. J. Smith, Of Rhodes sister Of Mrs
Caswell, who has been here and at the
home of her other sister. Mrs. E. c
Lynn. for a few days. accompanied Mr.
and Mrs Caswell to Rhodes W ednes-
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Hughes. Of Des
Moines. who have been in the city fol
a few days, returned home Wednesday
Mir. Hughes has been here defending a
lawsuit in the district court and Mrs
Hughes has been visiting her mothea
Mrs. J. s. Scott, 10 South Twelfth
street Mr. Scott has been quite II
II gal stones for severa! days, but Is
now improving.
"1'he Jolly Bunch" is the name of a
new social organ;Zatoin formed We'd
nesday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w L. Boswell. 10 North Fourth
avenue, by eight couples OF the neigh
borhood. Finch and graphophone
music were enjoyed during the evening
The decorations, were in keeping with
the Halloween season. as was also
two course lunch which the hostess
served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Mr.. Charles Lawrence, OF Union,
spent Wednesday In the city on bust
ness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Agent George Etzel OF the Iowa
Central and c.. NJ. & ST. at Pickering.
was in the city Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
DR.. Burk.r,. os,copa.h. II W. Main

DR.. Burkart. ostcopath. ~ w. Main,
waukesha cottage cheese at Culley's
Wood for burning just received a.
The Racket.
Mr.. o. F. Ecklund, Of state Center.
was in the city today.
Sweet cider at Culley's, new keg
opened today. Try It.
Red Band chocolates IS cents a
pound at The Racket.
Mr.. Charles Jentsch. OF Liscomb.
spent the day in the city on business.
Dr. Shops Health coffee Imitation is
good for you to drink. Treat your body
right and get results. Culley. sole agent
for the city.
Tan button shoes for the boys.
better. Get the boy pair. Larson
u Clemens.
Growers hand sewed shoe for ten
der feet. the only genuine hand sewed
shoe. Accept none they call as good.
Larson 4 Clemens.
Ut r. J. NcimaH, veterinary surgeon
)ffice and veterinary hospital lo7 and
lOS East State street office phone
40l. residence 372.
Rev. c. II. Morris was in Gearing
"Wednesday night, where he spoke a,
the graduation exercises OF n teachers
training class of the Sunday school of
the Christian church OF that place.
Mr.. G. F.. Gilchrist, formerly assist
ant secretary OF the Railroad Y. NJ. G.
A., who has been at Brock. Sask. since
last spring, has returned for visit
with his mother. Mrs. Ida s. Giichrist.
Sealsh.pt oysters. have the tang OF
the sea, the kind that come to you as
fresh as the day they were taken from
tho sea. Culley. registered agency
Both selects and standards for this
week.
DR.. T. j. Carmody, OF Wesley. re-
turned home Thursday morning, after
Il short visit at the James carmody
h, me. DR.. Carmody made the trip In
his car. in company with DR.. w. II.
Adair, a dentist OF Wesley.
Mrs. A. Fl. Nehring went to Eldora
this morning to visit for about week
with her sister. Mrs. Charles King
Mrs. Nehring will also visit at Hub
bard with Mr.. Nehrlngs brother. Mr.
Fred Nehring, and the latter's mother
before returning home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Dr. F. J. Eeiman. veterinary surgeon
)ffice and veterinary hospital. lo1 and
lOS East State street office phone
4OA residence 372 ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Mrs. Theodore Eagle, OF state Cen
ter, spent the day in the city as tie
guest OF Mesdames n. A. Capron and
W. H. Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

We have on hand car Of petroleum
col5e--the hottest ever Try some. W..
T. Scott, 10 East Main street. Phone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Red Band chocolates IS cents q
,ound at The Racket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Mr.. Charles Jentsch. OF Liscomb.
spent the day In the city on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

READ THE r.R. WANTS ADS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Special silk and table linen sale at
the New England tomorrow. e. r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

We will pay cash for butter and eggs.
Johnson & Mason, 222 East Main
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

DR.. Shops Health coffee imitation is
good for you to drink. Treat your body
right and get results. Culley. sole agent
for the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Mr.. o. F. Ecklund, Of State Center.
was in the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Sweet cider at Culley's, new key
opened today. Try II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Geld fish sale now going on at Sim
clairs. Just think Of 1t, two fish and
6 ODE 70, 10 cents: also variety OF
Larger fish and globes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Dr. BuIlard. ost,opa.n. IL West Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

SCOTS coal office. 10 East Main
street. Open Saturday nights.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

The Woman's Missionary Society CT
the Congregational church will meet
Friday for an an-day quilting at the
home of MIS-. Merritt Greene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02
D.. Graham, e.'.oD..h, rn.mon, o.ocx

Nothing nicer than Waukesha cot
tage cheese. Try It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Milk at our station cents per quart.
Gem City Dairy, 400 South Fourth
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Women with sensitive feet who know
the torture caused by stiff sole shoes
will find complete relief in Growers
hand sewed shoe. Larson & Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Marsha. town Dres. CLUB. Phone ssa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Rev. c. Fl. Morris was in Gearing
"Wednesday night. where he spoke at
the graduation exercises OF n teachers
training class OF the Sunday school Of
the Christian church OF that place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-02

Wood for burning just received n.
The Racket.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-02-16

might shoot away fully 75 per cent. OF the steel
latticework comprising one OF the new cylindrical
towers without putting It out Of commission. In.
deed. tests have proven that an enemy would have
to sever at least 46 Of the steel tubes comprising
one of these new style masts ere It would topple
over. The average mast or tower as installed
on one OF our battleships is 30 feet in height and
stands 100 feet above the water line. The base
of the mast is circular, ranging in diameter from
20 to 90 feet, but all masts have a uniform dame
ter OF 9 feet 6 inches at the top. Each mast Is
crowned with a platform 10 feet square, the 100
square feet OF space thus provided being ample
for the observers and the electrical and mechan-
zeal signaling devices which enable these look
outs to communicate with the officers on the ship
below.
The tower ia circular in form-or, TO be exact,
the shape OF the tower might be designated as
that Of a truncated cone the exterior surfaces,
being slightly concave near the top. This outline
not only helps the tower to withstand wind
strains but makes It possible TO employ what is
known as the double spiral construction. which
makes for stability in the highest degree. BY
this scheme the steel tubes are arranged In such
manner that half Of them slant from right TO left,
while the remainder incline in the opposite direc-
ton. Each individual tube terminates at the top
platform on exactly the opposite side of the tower
from that at which II started at the base. Fur
Their stability is contributed by steel rings
double rows OF them enclrcle the framework at
intervals from the base TO the top. These rings
act as braces for the double spiral network OF
tubing and to Insure a uniform distribution of all
strains the tubing is fastened TO each row Of
rings.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-02-16
Fanny, my dear wife"

NAfNN - NNe va
Whether these words were written by the
mate merely as an expression OF affection while
thinking OF home, or In a moment OF panic and
despair when about 10 abandon the vessel, can
only be conjectured. There was nothing else
about the vessel 10 Indicate the state Of mind pre-
vailing on board when she was abandoned. The
date OF this last entry in the mates log was No
vember "a. when ten days later she was board
ed by men from the Del Gratia her stern boat
was gone and Il appeared that some food. prob
ably canned goods, had been taken from a locker.
Otherwise everything was in such ship shape
that, but for the date OF the last entry in the log,
the Del Gratia's men could have sworn that the
vessel had been abandoned within an hour. Her
running rigging was all properly made fast and
the slack coiled neatly on deck or over the pins,
The companionways we're open, half.turned music
lay upon the rack Of the little cabinet organ in
the cabin and children's toys were scattered upon
tho floor. In the captains stateroom his gold
watch hung at the head OF his berth and in his
wife's room the impress Of a child's head was dis.
tinct upon the pillow,
In the cooks galley the coppers we're on the
stove, and meat in process Of preparation was on
the table. In tho forecastle the men had not dis
turbed their chests, no clothing was missing, and
even money had been left behind. It was plain
that the crew had left her very suddenly. That
the boat was lowered away in a hurry and with
some confusion was indicated by a broken davit
In the sS years that have elapsed since the
Mary Celeste was abandoned countless stories. all
mora or less fanciful, have been written about
her. and numerous theories have been advanced
in explanation OF this greatest Of sea riddles. Mu.
tiny, disease and piracy have been suggested. In
1877 a story was circulated 10 the effect that
Mate Richardson had been seen hiding In the
West Indies, and that he and members OF the
crew had murdered the captain and stolen many
thousands OF dollars that the vessel was carrying