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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-10-04
.37C a Garment.
FREE! .
FREE!

Each day during this sale will have a Guessing
Contest in which will give away valuable presents to
both women and men. 1t costs you nothing Every one
has the same opportunity. This contest takes place at
various hours during this 10 days sale
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the LAST
CALL

Like Torrent Niagara the Crowds Have pnged mo the
the BIG CLEAN-SWEEP SALE OF j. Z. EDMONoONo oloNN'
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Saturday and Monday will be Red Letter Days.

THE mercantile magnate VIII again draw Tie c
Now if Won would share in this truly money Saving
selling sees entire stocks wiped out
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Crockery Sale Saturday

We will sell the entire line which goes on special n
sale Saturday-a 25c crOckery for ......... liz
All 35c crockery for Observation-Disclosures. oil;
All our SOC crockery such cups saucers shay n1n
ing mugs and styles to numerous to mention k1Ig
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Bows Pants

Any 35c pair of pants will be sold dH4
this big Clean sweep sale, wool |
and best fabrics ut ...... M
Boys pure linen wash pants in iJ|
stripes 35C values at .,.. W
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Such tremendous selling as that OF II
Short Lengths-a few of this and little OF
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
BY HUGH l.. TRAsK.

During the latter part Of the nine
teenth century a novel called Her
Quick Recovery appeared under the
name OF Leonard harrington that Gre
ated a sensation. Leonard harrington
was an assumed name The novel to
which It was appended was put forth
as a feeler by one who was destined
to become one of the literary magnates
Of that day, for II was so unlike 9th
er works Of its kind that its author
did not dare father IT, He had occa-
sion TO regret his timidity or. rather,
modesty. for among the many persons
who claimed to have written the story
the real author was most discredited.
One day in midsummer a young man
on a train was reading Her Quick
Recovery" when another. in the seat
behind him. said TO him:
Beg pardon. sir. VIII you kindly
inform me II you consider that book
worth reading?"
Il don't"
why. then. do you read itY
I'm the literary editor Of a period.
cal Pm running 1t over for criti-
cism."
Il hear It is meeting with great IA
vor."
"Oh. the public will swallow any.
thing nowadays. BY the bye. the name
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
$500 In
PRIZES FOR
BEST FRUITS
Continued From First Page

Continued From First Page
Coin, Green Mountain, Irish Cobbler,
State of Maine
Sweet Potatoes-For each of the
following varieties. First prize, $500;
second. S1.O0; third, 80 cents.
Big Stem Jersey, Early Caroline
Golskin, Red Jersey. Nancy Hall, Up
River.
carrots-First prize, $500; second.
S1.OO; third, 30 cents.
Celery-First prize, $500; second,
S1OO; third. so cents. .
Kale-First prize, $500; second.
S1.00; third. 80 cents.
Lettuce-First prize, $500; second,
S1.0O; third, so cents.
Onions-For each of the following
varieties, first prize. $500; second.
800; third. so cents, Danvers. Prize
taker. Silverskin.
Parsnips-First prize, $500: sec
ond, S1.00; third, so cents.
Parsley-First prize, $500; second.
S100; third, so cents.
Pumpkins-First prize. $500. Soc
ond, Sl.00; third. so cents.
Salsify-First prize, $500; second,
Sl0O; third, 80 cents. !.
spinach-First prize, $500; second
S1OO third, so cents.
Tomatoes-First prize, $500; sec
ond, Sl.0O; third, 80 cents.
Iurnips-First prize, $500; second,
$l,00; third, so cents.
Inc rules governing the prizes are
as follows:
All fruit winning premiums in sin
gle box. plate and basket competi-
lions shall become the property of the
society. This fruit may be used by
the society for the purpose of making
eAnlDitlons elsewhere and the names
OF the exhibitors shall accompany II
Wherever shown. Apples entered I'm
sne barrel competition are exempted
from this rule, as are also all exhi-
DTS competing for special premiums.
A plate OF fruit must contain five
specimens, no more no less.
All fruit for exhibition must be en-
tered with the secretary not later
than ten days before the date of the
meeting, and all fruit must have been
grown by the exhibitor on the Della
ware and Chesapeake Peninsula. ex-
cept the $50 prize for the best single
box OF apples, which is open TO the
world
Entry cards will be furnished by
the secretary on application and nc
iruit will be exhibited for a premium
unless accompanied by such entry
cards.
l mi
The scale OF points for judging box
packages will be as follows. on the
basis of 100: Uniformity of size. q
points; uniformity OF color, 20 points
uniformity of shape 10 points; condi
ton and freedom from blemish, q
points; box. including lining ant
wrapping points: bulge or swell
3; height at ends, 8; iirmness, s
alignment, 8; attractiveness. s points
The same scale will apply to barre
and plate packages.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
GOING AFTER CHAMBERLAIN.

State Detective Mccoy and Police
Sergeant Wardle went to Trenton, n.
j., today with extradition papers for
the return to this State of Charles f..
Chamberlain. charged with robbing
the home of Edwin Mackenzie. at No.
515 West Eighteenth street The two
officers will then go to Sea Grit and
have Governor Wilson honor the pa
pers and from there proceed TO Eliza
beth, where Chamberlain Is being
held. Tomorrow they will take Cham
berlain to Philadelphia, to get the re-
mainder of the loot alleged to have
been stolen by the prisoner. not re-
covered in Elizabeth. and then come
home
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
TO REPAIR BRIDGE.

The Levy Court and W. A. Heindle,
general manager of the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company,
have consulted with the American
Bridge Company at Edge Moor, in
reference to the Washington street
bridge improvements A report of
the cost of the improvement will be
presented at the meeting Of the Levy
Court on Tuesday. The trolley COM
pany which uses the bridge Will bear
a portion Of the cost of the improve
ment
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
NsPECTING ROAD WORK.

Highway Commissioner Price and
'he members Of the Levy Court are
inspecting the Philadelphia pike today
The Horrigan Contracting Company
will shortly complete the new road
north of Claymont This piece Of
road will have a Texico binder. being
the first in the state The material
is from the Texas OH Company's plant
at Clavmont
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS.

Several pieces of 36-inch Dress Goods
in black and colored; half pieces
and ends; value to Use; all at 29c
About 900 yards of Lawns. Must
be sold. l5c grade, SC. II lie
grade at ................. &c
8 pieces 29-inch Cloth, in navy, brown
grey and green; worth SOC. .25c
5 pieces 4O-inch Black Messaline Silk,
SIPS value .............. $l.OO
Balance of Foulard and fancy Silks,
"a to 20 inches wide, value to 75c;
all at ...........2 PC
Special lot of 36-inch plain and fancy
Silks; value to $i.25..........S9 sec
56-inch fine Storm Serge, genuine
$3.50 goods. Just for this days
selling, in navy and black. $l.15
Several remnants of black and
colored goods, half price.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Aug. 3O.-Early trad
ing was active and price movements
irregular.
Trading was quiet price move
ments narrowing.
Governments unchanged; other
bonds irregular.
G. l.. Hudson a Co.. say: Would
buy only on weak spots. Provided
nothing happens over the double hol-
iday we may see somewhat higher
prices next Tuesday"
f. ID Backey & Co. say: "Senti-
ment since yesterday has become a
little more mixed and great many
think a lower range Of prices will
be seen next week when purchases
could be made"
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
Doomed the Colonel.

Emperor William l. Of Germany was
a strict disciplinarian. One day during
the maneuvers of the army a cavalry
regiment charged at a strongly in
trenched and embatteried village, Of
which the garden walls were lined
with marksmen. Look, loOkw ex-
claimed the Russian representative.
'sThat regiment is lost" NO." was
the emperor's calm reply, this regi-
ment isn't but the colonel certainly is
And. sure enough, at the close Of the
maneuvers he was placed on the re-
tired list.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
MALTA DANES
WILL MEET HERE

The Hotel Wilmington has been Sc
lected as headquarters of the Zeno-
dacia Of the Danes OF Malta, which
convenes here on September 10 ana
II. It is expected that it will be the
largest attended session of the le-
nodacia ever held in America.
On the evening of Monday. Septem-
Der a reception will be given the
visitors in Malta Hall and on Tues
day evening the degree team oil
Palestine Sisterhood, No. %. of this
city, will confer the degree of Esther
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
FIREMEN ON RIDE TONIGHT.

Judging by the sale of tickets, the
first annual moonlight excursion by
the Brandywine Active Association
this evening on the steamer Column
bia will be the largest Of the season.
The vessel will leave King street
wharf at 7.30 o'clock and for the
amusement Of those on board, there
will be dancing.
Cars will meet the boat on its re-
turn about midnight
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
DIR. MACNICHOL RECOyERS.

The Rev. d. c. Macnichol, pastor of
Asbury NJ. 70. Church, has returned
home from a nine weeks vacation at
Bowers Beach, much improved in
health and will preach in his church
on Sunday. DR.. Macnichol was COM
PEELED to relinquish his church work
because of a nervous breakdown.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
STEPHENSON
NOT NEAR DEATH

BY The United Press.
ESCANABA, Mich, Aug. 3O.-A
message received today from Watson
states that the illness of United
States Senator Stephenson, Of Wis
consin has been greatly exaggerated
and that his condition is not critical.
The Senator is sufferig from a bad
cold and stomach trouble, according
to this message and expects to con-
tinue his fishing trip along the Els
CANADA river. The message denies
that the senator has any heart attack.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
lis DOC nor REGISTEREn.

Leonard Vogel, charged with keep
ing an unregistered dog, pleaded
guilty in City Court today and was
fined IS and COSTS
Fred Miles. colored, accused of as
sault and battery on Virginia Wilson,
was dismissed on his promise to stay
away from her. Virginia said Fred,
while drunk. knocked her down.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
Turner & STEELE.
QUALITY--SERVICE.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
FOR PICKLINC SEASON

Maiden Blush pure cider Vinegar will
insure your pickles The very best
Vinegar made Of sound. ripe ap-
pics ss-..s----.-... .2oc gallon
Elizabethan pure Ground Spices,
packed in IA ib. tin cans; CHINA
mon. Gloves. Allspice. Ginger, Mace,
Yellow Mustard. Black. White and
Cayenne Peppers.
Bulk Spices weighed TO fill your
recipes
clawson's whole Mixed Spices, three
jars. ... .-................. 25C
Mason's and Leotric Patent Jars
pint and quart Sizes
Parowax for sealing. 2 lbs. ...... .25e
Jelly Glasses with lids ... csc dOS
Pure Rubber Rings. 3 doz ........2 5,
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
GOT sREEDIEsv EARLY

Constable Lucius c. Jones today
placed under arrest Penn Adams,
living in South Wilmington, on the
charge Of shooting three reed birds
out of season. The season does not
open until Monday. Adams will be
arraigned before Magistrate Lewis
tonight. The fine provided in such
case is from SIS to SIS a bird.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
TURNER & STEELE,
9Th and Markell Sis.
DEATHS.
William S. Hanson.
Sidney II. Fairiamb.
Eli NJ. shilling.

William s. Hanson.
Sidney II. Fairlamb.
Eli M. Shilling.
HANSON--In this city on August IS 1919
William s. Hanson, aged 70 years
Funeral services will be held At the re-
sidence OF his brother James Hanson No
AGA p. Fourth street. on Saturday morning.
August 81, at IL o'clock. Intermcnt NJ. y.
cemetery, New Castle, Delaware.
FAIRLAMB-ln this city. on August IS.
1912. Sidney II. Feirlamb age as years.
Relatives, friends, Fairfax Lodge. No. 3
7 o. o. r.; Lenape Tribe No, 8. Improved
o. r. NJ. Mckinley Conclave No p Hepta.
sophs or s. W. NJ. and Carpenters and
Joiners' Union No. 1926, are invited 10 az.
tend the funeral services at his late residence
No. 905 Tatnall street, on SATURDAY after
noon, August 81. at 2.3O o'clock Interment
az Rivervicw cemetery
sHILLING-At Bartlosviile, Oklahoma. An.
gust 90 1919, Eli NJ. Shilling, formerly
OF this city, in his 40th year. Intermeni
al Bartiesville. Oklahoma
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
no VISIT ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Master Jacob F. Snyder and
Grand Secretary w. w. Douty, of the
/. o. o. F., will pay an official visit
to the lodge at Seaford this evening.
They will visit Frankfort Lodge Sat
urday and Georgetown Lodge on Mon
day evening
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
HOME FROM TRIP.

Mrs. Eliza J. Stats. Misses Eliza
beth and Mary H. Eldridge have re-
turned from an enjoyable two weeks
trip 10 Niagara Falls. Toronto. Cana
da; Buffalo, Elmira and Watkins Glen,
New York
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

Settlement having been made. the
sheriffs sale OF the property of Eliza
beth NJ. and William R. Powell. be-
tween Christiana and Leatherman's
Run, did not take place today.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
SHOE DEPT.

This will be a big day for
reductions in Children's
Shoes; prices and styles too
numerous to mention.
20 per cent. off all Low
Shoes and Pumps for to-
morrow, special.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
TO HEAR APPEALS.

Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice
viii sit in the county court room on
Tuesday next September 3 to hear
appeals from the registrars of New
Castle county
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
stuns.

Eyes. Waldo. appearances is deceit
full Here follered a guy wot looked
like a millionaire ten blocks to git dis
cigar butt an 1t amt nuthin' but a
'two-fer' after all."-New Orleans Pic.
ayune.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
NEM OMNER FOR LAUNCH

The launch Aurora, formerly owned
by Richard B. and Paul S. Kehnast
was sold to p Mitchell, of Philadel-
phia, instead of to G. Wells as stat
ed previously.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
sarcastic.

Cholly-Dyou know. I'm sometimes
inclined to think Clara encouraging
ly)-Why don't you do it. Cholly? It's
not such a difficult thing If you really
try.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
FINISHING LUMBER SCHOONER.

The lumber steamer, John e. Hoop
er, being built by Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation is nearing
competition and will be launched in
a few days.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
POSTPONE MEETING.

AS next Monday will be legal
holiday, the regular meeting Of the
board of managers of the Y. w. G. A.
will be postponed until Monday, Sep
TENDER 9.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
TRIP For FIREMEN.

John Carr and James j. Lee, of the
Fame Fire Company will leave in a
few days for a short visit to Reading
and York, Pa.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

SUNDAY SCHOOL REOPENING.
The Westminster Sunday school
will reopen on Sunday after being
closed during the summer.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
COLE-CURTIS NEEDING.

Miss Edith NJ. Cole and Louis D.
Curtis were married on Wednesday
by the Rev. n. f. Wilson, ID. D., pas
tor of Chippy's A. U. M. p. Church
Hockessin-
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

The whole scope Of business and
home essentials is within the influ-
ence of the Wants.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
STILL PICKING STRAWBERRIES.

0IIIlI TINNfNN d M " IlII'IRlI77'
The Rev. Or. Vaughan S. Collins, OF
Middletown NJ. r. Church, is an ex-
pert strawberry grower. He is still
picking strawberries from his patch
in the parsonage garden, and the
crop is not over by any means. The
new late ripening variety is known
as "Americus."
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

5000 yards Ginghams, value l0c. sc
Balance of our stock of French Per-
Gales, sc value lie
About 80 styles in 32-inch Zephyr
Ginghams, Csc value .........lSc
100 pieces Lawns, various styles. &c
8 colors in 36-inch Linene, value l5e,
at ........... ......'.'.lz l-zc
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
The prices we quote herewith on the remainder Of our
Summer Goods represent
Unparalleled Values
in all departments TO make This the greatest AUGUST
SALE in our history. Be early and take
advantage Of the savings
DOMESTIC DEPT

Table Linens, Napkins and
Sheetings, all widths and
qualities, at the lowest cash
prices TO be found in any city.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

The Wants afford a quick and in
expensive means Of securing domestic
helpers.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

There's a place where QUITO owners
and prospective owners meet-through
the Want Columns.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30

Life is too short for stupid quarrels
Philip Gibbs.
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
MEMS FURNISHINGS SPECIAL

MEMS FURNISHINGS SPECIAL
60 dozen Mems Silk Half Hose, 39c
value ........ $500 -oS
100 dozen Mems Soft Front Shirts,
Doc, 2 Tor .........-.. g.. Pl'AO
20 dozen Mems soft front and
pleated bosom Shirts, value SOC to
6oc ............. o0S anu 1V~
A lot of 25c Ties for 1Oc. Another
lot at .............'-''....'.A9S
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
SUIT DEPT.
GLOVE DEPT.

Long and short Silk Gloves
special at ........... CSC
16-button ChamoiSette
Gloves, regular SOC, for 39c
All sizes in Silk Gloves,
regular soc grade 800. .25c
Evening journal., 1912-08-30
UNDERWEAR DEPT.

Bargain table full of sales
mems samples of Knit Under
wear from a foremost manu-
facturer at about two-thirds
of the cost.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-08

Ladies who experience a feeling of
nervousness, exhaustion and painful
internal symptoms need the fine res
torative effect of DIR. SIMMONS
SQUAW VINE COMPOUND. 1t is a
woman's medicine. 1t is especially
prepared to overcome the evil effects
Of Irregularities, chart palpitations
and weakness due to the ailments to
which the female body is subject.
Frice, $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
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For sore feet. chilblains. frost bite,
sore nipples, chaing, cuts, gals,
burns, sores or scalds. DARBY'S PRO-
PHYLACTIC FLUID is marvellous
remedy. 1t relieves inflamed condi-
tons. heals the flesh and eases pain.
Taken internally for cramps or dys-
entery it corrects the disorder at
onse. Price, so cents per bottle. Sold
by all druggists,
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DR.. VIM. Sadler, author of The
Cause and Cure of Colds,'' says that
common colds should be taken seri-
osuly, especially when they hang
on" Toley's Honey and Tar Com
pound is reliable household medi-
cine for coughs and colds, equally
effective for children and for grown
persons. Take it when you feel cold
coming on 1t will avert danger of
serious results and cure quickly. No
harmful drugs Roberts Pharmacy.
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ATLANTA, BIRMINGHAM &
ATLANTIC D s..
Departure q Trains sr.m Br'-.~'.

Deoarturc q Trains fr.rn Bri'7t".N
For Atlanta 600 am. 600 pm
II birmingham 600 p. Ia.
For Jacksonville 4:30 pm.
For Savannah and East $40 an.
For Savannah and East S:55 Pm
Passengers from Brunswick can Sc
-u~e Parlor Cars on day trains and
sleerers en- rigit trains for AtlantF
al " chsits, cs =
W. Y. LEAHY. C. ?. CANNON,
Gen. Fass. Act. Ticket ACT
Atlanta, Ga. S@uswiek, Ca
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When you have a bilious attack give
Chamberlain Tablets a trial. They
are excellent. For sale by all deal
erS
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MONDAY.

Trade at home because. your home
merchant insult some day give you a
lifting hand of credit when you need
it,
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A Day S Doing
Briefly Told
The Weather. = Rain and coldre;

The Weather. = Rain and coldre;
iight winds.
Small Blaze Yesterday-The de-
partment was called out by call
lrom box 50 yesterday morning. The
are was at the house OF W. c. Ames,
i5Uo gloucester street. The damage
was small.
To Sell Stock.-In the bankruptcy
court yesterday Judge Isaac passed
an order allowing the sale OF the
Miles Grocery company stock at Ha-
1lehurst December II.
The Wslzer Brothers Musical COM
edy company that comes TO the Grand
monday night is a regular stock COM
pany rather than a vaudeville attrac-
ton, charging 10c, zoe and 30c i'll all
theother cities with an advance sale
of seats Manager Wood is putting
on this show Monday night in con-
nection with four motion pictures ar
an admission of only loo and zoe.
Come and get your moneys worth.
WaIzer Brothers Company at the
Grand this week, commencing Mon
day night, is composed of the cast of
eight all-star people, Offering Sc
ries of Standard Farce and Musical
Comedies, intermingled with high
class vaudeville specialties and fea-
turing their hilarious comedy school
room act All the latest song hits
pretty girls and elegant
costumes. In connection with the
above there will be four dandy pic
lures as given below. In fact there
will be two and a half hours of solid
fun at the Grand Monday night.
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SIMMONS RED z LIVER REGU-
LATOR cures constipation and estab-
fishes regular bowel movements, The
price, large package, $1.00; small
size. 25c. Sold by all druggists.
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Fresh Macaroni, New Cheese and
Butter at DEVOE'S.
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Albert Fendi9 6 Co,

Premium Blend Coffee, best in the
market. Wright G Gowen, phone 537.
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Primncee's Empire Smoker has no
an equal.
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Personal
Mention

c. A. Fox OF Richmond, Va, is at
The OgleJhorpe.
w. w. Bensett OF Jesup, was in
the city yesterday.
Col. w. NJ. Lambdin OF Waycross,
spent yesterday in the city.
Judge David Clark, a prominent
Jesup attorney, was in the city yes
terday.
Judge S. d. Dell of Hazlehurst. a
well-kaown attorney, was in atten-
dance upon the bankruptcy court
here yesterday.
Attorseys j. r. asd j. H. Thomas of
Jesup, spent yesterday in the city.
Judge Wellborn, a well-known Ha-
zlehurst attorney, spent yesterday in
the city.
COTTAGE HOME WITH FRONTAGE
LOOKING OUT TOWARD ST.
SIMON'S ISEAND
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A TOP PIECE FOR EVERY MAN

There's enough hats here to supply
every man in town. They're all new
and all good-stiffs and softs So to SIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-10

member OF which marveiled that they
We're alive TO tell the tale.
The Terry had been assigned to
scout at distance of about 500 miles
TO the northeast of New YORK in tho
war game manouvres and was some
where off Cape Sable, OH tho Nova
scotia coast when the storm struck her
late Saturday. For forty-eight hours
the little craft was almos, at the mercy
of the seas. The wind blew hurri-
cane. washing clean the decks Of the
destroyer and carrying away not only
every lifcboat, but heavy boxes con-
tain tools, etc, which were fastened to
the decks.
For two days there was nothing
cooked on board tho vessel. the eighty
two members OF tho crew having to
live on canned goods whilo working
necessarily at the pumps. All bedding
and clothing was soaked. and when on
Sunday night the Terry's steering gear
was washed away It looked as though
the ond had come. BY heroic ofYcrt
this was repaired and tho destroy er's
commander. Lieutenant Commander
John C. Fremont himself continued to
keep the little vessels head to tho
storm. and In this way Kept her afoat
1t was o'clock this morning whom
tho TORY met the auxiliary cruiser
Prairie. which conveyed her into tho
Roads