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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
Bv ROBERT AMES BENNET


"yes found that ont afterwards.
rooa,r,ns suppose he was trying
70 rest nv integrity. ] can't believe
worse of him. But was then in q
bad way, and what he suggested com
nIe,eIv unbalanced me. ! was certain
he meant to steal the bonds from me.
n must have been half insane. To
save them from him, ! rented a safe
denosit box and pretended 10 him that
I had put them in It; but Instead l
want out past City Park and wandered
about until I found the hiding place
In the clay pit"
$50 that was it, remarked Amy.
He did not reply. He was engrossed
in gazing into EHen's tender gray eyes.
The fond parents beamed upon the
blissful couple. Amy sighed and stole
ont of the room, UNDECIDED by the
others.
Ellen snugglcd closer 10 her lover.
You fell into the pit, she recalled
the mishap. Your poor dear head ~
"Onlv little cut" he treasured
her. Il wiped the blood off my face,
and hurried home with the bonds to
see Momscy and amy before rushing
down to the bank. did not wish to
seq Won until could tell You | had
restored the bonds. There WAS DO one
in the front of the house; ST. went
direct 10 The bathroom. | washed my
head and started in 10 my room-Who
j. The man visiting here"
Visiting here repeated Mrs. Kirk
land. "What made you think that
There has been no man staying here
except yourself, Will"
NO one" he cried you say no
one? Then I'm not GU ed lit was an
hailucination ~
Here, here, keep quiet! This won't
do" ordered Doctor Kirkland. What
was it? Explain"
The young man sought to repress his
shuddering. "I-when when open
ed the passage door there was IA
something across at the mirror-It-
it"
Pooh" ridiculed the physician,
"Your own reflection"
"Then why-why was it's back to
mel"
ITS back?" quavered Ellen. "Oh
WHHp
"PoOhi pooh! Nothing to It, my
boy" insisted the physician. Merely
a freak of vision. Think no more
about it. Amy-Whatl Where is
Amy?"
Indeed, where-?" murmured Mrs
Kirkland, gazing about the room. "She
has gone out. Perhaps she
has gone to call Tillie. Would it not
be well to telephone the good new:
that VIII is safe homer
yes, yes. TO be .szaR Ssiices bank
sanitarium-all Shouted her hus
band, and he rushed out to the tele
phone.
They'll come here, dearest" whis
pered Ellen. "You shall not leave me 2
How could II" he rapturously re
piled.
Mrs. kirkland sank into a chair II
dab her fearful eyes and smile upor
the lovers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
WOMAN AVOIDS
AN OPERATION
Hope Nearly Gone, but Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Saved Her

Star, n. C.-"My monthly spells
gave me so much trouble, sometimes
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
No More Misery
After Eating
Just Takes An Eaf0nic

THE first dose of Eat0nic did me-
wonders. l take II at meals and All
no longer bothered with indigestion,
writes Mrs. Ellen Harris.
Thousands of people, like this dear
lady, gratefully testify about Eatonic
which does its wonders by taking up
and carrying out the excess acidity and
gases which bring on Indigestion
heartburn, bloating, belching and food
repeating. Acid stomach also causes
about seventy other non-organic all
ments. Protect yourself. A big box
of Eatonic costs but a trifie with your
druggists guarantee.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
Counterfeit Reason.

ayes. | still have the first five dol
Ior note that | made" said the gray
haired passenger.
"Good gracious" exclaimed his
travelling acquaintance, "how did you
keep II so longF
"Iven it was very imperfect. being
my first. and ia have had trouble in
passing it
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15

Primitive Baptist paper and decided to
try it. Ihave used LYDIA f. Pmkham, s
Vegetable Compound and Lydia E.
Pinkham's Liver Pills for about seven
months and now / am able to do my
work. shall never forget your medi-
cine and you may publish this if you
want to as it is true. Mrs. j. +.
HURsEY. Star, n. c.
Here is another woman who adds her
testimony to the many whose letters we
have already published, proving that
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound often restores health to suffering
women even after they have gone SO FAR
that an operation is deemed advisable.
Therefore it will surely pay any woman
whe suffers from ailments peculiar to
her sex to give this good cd fashioned
remedy fair trial.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
GOLD MEDAL.
ahkRtEM0N
W KYy:&1YIK3 y

The National Remedy Of Holland for
centuries and endorsed by Queen Which,
nina. At all druggists, three sizes.
Lsek for the name Gold Medal on svs.y 80
and accept no imitation
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
"StOInaCh Trouble OF
80 Years Standing
Relieved in a Week"
New UGn writes that Wares
Black Powder gave prompt relief
after other remedies failed.

"My mother had stomach trouble Tor
over 80 yca.a and used az kinds Of mrdi-
Ciucs, but never got relief. Then I heard
OF Ware Black Powder and got some.
Mother took the medicine according to dt-
well"
So writes Paula Wotipka Of New Ulm,
Texas, on May 18th, 1920. And her moth
ers case is hut one Eiore link in the ever
growing chain Of evidence which proves
the power OF Wares Black Powder in the
treatment OF stomach and bowel troubles
Sold by druggists everywhere for 40 years
Not q purgative. Contains no harmful
drugs 60c and $i.2O the package. Send
for DIR. Wares booklet-free.
THE WARE CHEMICAL CO.. Dallas
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15

they would last two
wee ks. | w a 8
treated by two doc
tors without relief
and they both said
| would have to have
an operation. ! had
my trouble fouryears
and was unfit to do
anything, and had
given up all hope of
ever getting any
better. | read about
your medicine in the
.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-01-15
Startling News.

"I know a place IN town where
number Of kidnapers were latel
rounded up"
police headquarters
~No; q bargain sale In cradleA
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
MINER MEETS DEATH

William Eeau was killed and hree companions were buried on March 27 by a huge uovsido that swept down Che mounta.usIdo behind Che property Of Che Valdez Gold Mu- ing Company about seven miles back from Che waterfront on shoup Gla- cIor near Valdez.
 Mr. Ewn was tn Douglas n 1902 and le0 for Valdez Che following yoar Uo leave a wife and seven chile dren. One or Che daughters Miss Ethel Esau. lived haro for several rc.- recently and attended Che sl Ann paroch.aI school
 Mr. Eun was a minor and at thc umc of hs death was engaged in driving 2.U00 feet ol tunnel for Che Valdez Gold Company
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
FINANCES SOUND

X resume of the business of the City of Doucas shows that the financial affairs of the town have been conducted in a most economical manner during the fiscal year just closed Nomoney has been spent fool- shly and ,hc city, with am income that has reached almost the vanishing point has money in tbc treasury to start the year.
 The problem of carrying on the mmici- uaitv has for the past several years been
 rious one. but it seems to have been solved very satisfactorily, with thc assurance that funds win bc ou hand for at least another year,
 There is every assurance that matters .or inc coming year will be mo worse than in .he past and that the city institutions, u-uIm. tbc public schools will be opcr- ...,l uu tIc same old pIau
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

Cbe Sno.INI zx%z4=.
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uuona prayers and thc likes are heading tbs way In legion and Che
 space we occupied .u tho department al pieoonhoIcs .s required to accom- modato chem. We occupied ihom two yoam and lt ls but fir hat wo
 should yacate and give way to our
 ucce .ora It would not be right for us to ,hiuk we could hog an Uhc p.ecoubolos in Washington for al ume to come 1T we did. what would become of hc many 'Aud-Your-Mem- oraIsu.W .Wu-Eyor-pr8y documents that are now com.rr from Che amc source lhat gave us bIrth2 Besides a larger crop may bc expected thiH lorm for Che reason that Che mail dc- psrtmont has granted Che Alaska Legislature franNus privileges
 We were enjoying our l.tto re- union ou Che garbage dump wo documents from Alaska when au old coIored woman who was picking around u quest of something chat might he aIwged. approached us and began picking us up and placing us In a nunny sack which she carried on her back A remark she dropped revealed Go us our fate. "Yo' ai's win make Dowiul fine Undlu"
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
SOUR DOUGH NOTES
Happenings on Douglas Island Twenty Years Ago This Week
 From News Files

Tho Douglas fire department hold an election Of o1lccra. at which A. Murray was elected president; G.. Rocnc. vice prosIdont Chls. A.. Hopp. socrc,ary C. A. Lindstrom. trcasurcr and F. w. Hoyt, chief
 Tho saw min started up with @ uu crow of mc1
 John Williams % woll known old- timer. killed Dick Dm. @ native who had attempted to hIl him ou a trip to Cross Sound. While travelling in a canoe Che native took a shot at Williams and Inter in Che tent dur ing Che night malo another attempt but missed in Che dark Williams
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

fired with a shotgun and some of Che shot took effect in the natives thigh. The men grappled and Williams reached under his pillow for ro- volvor and shot Dunn. lie came to Douglas. gave himself mp to Che of- Gcials and wns cleared.
 Mabic Jones celebrated her dfth birthday anniversary with a party
 A petition was being circulated at Trcadwoil for Che establishment Of a post onico at that place.
 City Of Seattle arrived with nine day. ma.I
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

Taxing newspapers of Alaska to raise r.r.u. would seem to ms to be mighty wsuJ thing .or the Territorial Lceislo- m. u oo The encouragement of the u..s> should bca policy instead o. discom- a.mu With tac high price O. bonded
 ..Is md aN m the business. there vuJb.ycry little mduccmut Go he am cd- u.I. m .lc North
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

\ new declaration of independence m- .roduccJ in .bc Territorial House of Rep usuu.ycs yesterday met with a rather chilly reception The declaration was just v.at tacnmp'eo. Alaska want, but to opass q would bc almost like declaration of war a.lu. thc United States. Alaska is not at tucwescut time ou a war footing as all uur eas boats have mot as yet come out oI winter quarters. and navigation is not open q. tho interior Go allow for the rapid move mut oI au our troops.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
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 RESTORATION ITO ENTRY OF LANDS " NATIONAL FOREST
 No.ro s hereby riyn rha, lho H.| described hc.0" embracing UnHH Forrest. i.Hn iI b. nn- 'e.t t1 .f..mrn. and crrr under U.. nr0r ..rH c' .ro hou .cod law. 0. m. UUaI SHf. and m. e-f 0I Juno II.I 1000 Iaf s.Hf.. 2HaI. ut fho .rf s.. HrI o''e. .t ImH.Hu
 ...'. nr May t.'f. An" of- ... who n.uH.F and iH rood "'h .a.mu. any of H'i land. for agricultural HumoH prior Go I.Hn- .U IHNH. and Ha. Hu. abandoned ..r. h.. n.o..r.... rich. .| make . Hom .I n.r. ."r tH. land. Ho.
 mur n.e1 Said land. wore n. IuunI below. who N.tN preference HsHt subject I' IHc prior re.t of any su.H ..t.0 nro- FH.I such .e.'Hr nr nnn.t U HH0I Tn make h0m en'r. and IIo ur. florence r...t IH eE'r0 'I prior tu May H. IH1I on which du.o m. land. win be lh.0.t .0 otIlo. u.Hf and nr by am gua...i ner- son. Applications Wlr ho N|'d twenty I.E prior lo iHo above date . M mot b" a'u m.I t.c day H.I for OuHu.H I'U"n' lN- ...... mon who ..rr. d.r.H. Che .Hr fI ecrm.H" win rIn Hr" florence right o' cntr for n.roi .fr.tHr.a I... prior fu fIe .N0H. ..t. Such Hr-........ HHH. ir
 HHH. In .n. superior Ho.".He' o' ...|. prior fo lmuHrr |. I.'.. and .I..- X raef o. -..OI ao.a.. r0re r Io fHb.i w I00o"
 rr...nr n. Corner Mo- which !.
 H.....f WIII Corner No. 4 Of Ale h.r. n.H.r.nr r0mrfo.H .'H.H. a e.n.t. stone 2fEl-NfL ncn... if Inches |" IHn ground. marked on Ha .... T HES fi. whence n rnruao free If" diameter bears t2 la w a.. onH.Hr W'0n.. n spruce ... af" diameter hraw N H2 fa' " rHf chains. both marked | HE. s ff Hr. thoraa "I W IthN rfrIn.. thence N N1 w. I.a0 oh- thoUce N 1N E anIH rhru.. hore N ala 3W E. f435 oh. thence E -" F 5f5 chan.i thuco s. IE. ft' VI. 25f1 chains to r'aee ol boe.runr Listed upon fhc application O. Tom Hrou of iu- nr.u. Alaska Li.t f-aN.H. \ tract Of Iafs2 aar.f more or less. de- r.rhad ae follows Beginning at Corner No. 1. a 4"Et-Nf spruce post If.' in thc ground and marked H.I. Forest Service monument dc.
 .r'bod m granite boulder 3NfE3 uHoye .r0uud situated i'm about ihc center of small slough branching ols.orIv from Che main dough about oro-hrif milo cast of Point Aenss.z and about ..E chains east of Che e'e. of tro timber. FS.N cuf ln top ot Che boulder and a = chiaoIoI above Ih. IouorH No witness trees uFnII- lbic The Northeast corner oi ihe dwelling bears B. t1 w. Nt Tm.hnV bears N 5f 1H w. Horn UH boHu s. 9S' E Mountain above m. 'iIaH In Thomas Bay bears N
 aI'E. Point above the high eIa- oor iu. south of Che Patterson GIa- e.or bears N S5 E. bears ". lf 3u n "ar chain. distant NE corner of house boau s. 63a E. 2.5O chains distant An S" hemIoak marked UWtf bc.rs S Sf. F. ~ links dIs- mt and "l' ham'ooE marked UWfI bolH v. TI' ". ll links distant. thonee s. a. E f2 chains;
 hme. E. f5 E. claus thence x. r1 E 21 cha.nH thence N. a3 w. 6I chains; thence s. al w. 2l cr.us. nonce & 25 E. ll.f3 chains. thence s. ff. ". f12 chains t0 place of beginning Listed upon che application of C. A. Swauson Box l6I. Petersburg Anafa. LHt G-21fO. January 2f. 1927. C. M| BRUCE. Assistant Commissioner Of Che General Land Ouice.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
GERMAN SOCIALISM BANKRUPT

German socialism is bankrupt. Tine men who I.y. administered its affairs pUr.' raUv have retired from its "ducctowtc It's "socslod..e." long accustomed Co making eood .., fmu.al and other dcHc- i.uec~. have surrendered their m'crcs. m it
 Immediately after tbc World War cud- cd there was great hue and cy .or the standardization" ol an rhe contrys m- Ju,.res. The people md am honest faith in t.. eHIr..u.r of Socialism plans. Under t.e from rule o thc miarist llolcwo- I.ms. r..v had played vir. certain .u.e toy -.u.mr, o. naturalization which had worked in a way oeau,e ,a, government had kept a tight r.u og th. theorists ma t0.c>nwmu.ai>>
 The war .a.. ... army free hand m a.u.u.-..I.. industries. The manner W r.f.. t.. mr... ...mm.cj .lor- W- dor t.. mns-. .. necessity mdc deep impression ou .a. T.umic mud ]. SD me. could l. t... m abnormal times T r..sH.l. tow mr.. moro could hc done w- drumH. conditions.
 A.Hrs eNrrn.. proved the folly o. H- hH.. W.w naturalization pers.st- .l u.-...r from thc m,.uWsr.c r-m. proved inefficient costly and eru.. T. v.- u.. umI possible even ." u..mI.. r.. .. muy. while m t.. u- ..--..- t.- -r-.. o. administration was admitted . a..u even by those who had h.u t.. >.am.,- advocates O. Soc.a.s doctrines.
 Germany Is now swinging to the oupo- --. .tr. T preparing to turn over aI .u. departments o. is ~.atcowuod rai.- roads -. mra-. ownership Ir already has e..-.d operating railroad repair Hop~ and m.s-.- with .qummiE inc abandonment .. other national enterprises -.-..... . better management under mw. euu.
 Ts. -uu.- have h.u effected. uo. -rI.-. ...r-..-" hu under Socialist r.m. T.. amro. Socialism Ina, h.H confessed h. it- Friends. uo. declared by us enemies.
 Last uI most -uim. change is the -e.-H- away um Marx. long rhc .Ha- 0...- authority. His observations W. I.u. questioned and hi, conclusions caa- .u-.I More. .- .aH.H'. program co. ''ro- form" is being .amuIej" hE those who -tH e. themselves Socialists.
 N.Hr- uI...m l. needed to dcmou- -ut. .U. completeness 0. Socialism s s.rH-. u Germany.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

AUwmuc millions o. American money win -o .o 0..n bolster mp thc waning for me~o.t.. Greek royal family when young William Leeds is married m June to thc Gu.Hu princess. We have been wonder ing what -ue young fellows title will be, ml rather suspect that he will bc dcsimat- .I s- t.. husband of Princess kcum Pleasant prospect.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
HEALTH BETTER

James Kern a veteran miner ot Douglas Island. who has been ill for several days with stomach trouble. returned from st Ann hospital Ju- ueau Che middle Of Che week feel ing much improved iu health.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

The Territorial Scnatc-so some of the members is mbbumg whether or mot to endorse thc McFuddu gold bonus bill One man remarked that, after reading it. he oml n would mot help Alaska That man
 hiding his light under bushcI by s'at- ing in Alaska. IIc should be in the United States Senate to give the people O. th" whole nation Inc benefit of his brains.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
W.Iar. l.UH. -Iat Pro-ljw Uwl-

Wemr. doubt that President Ilwo- ing auI an members co. Congress will m- m.lsul drop an other matters -o solve t.. Ir- ..~.m v..u they receive '.c Territorial. ~.M'. Wmoua. relative to .He Mr.u Amw.r.. u re-url- 'ac .oaeuo o Nations. n. Islam. o. lau and thc mm- 0at..... Armenia would now hc m or.r Nu .>H.au. world Is awaiting thc words wisdom a-r..r rwo uemcd by those eight ..a good mtw. o. the Alaska Iomi- ...Ia Senate.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

IT President Harding doesn't appoint 70 governor Ior Alaska soon. there vii. be an overflow O. people in tlc padded cells in the Juneau court house. The strain is beginning to tcn m many Republicans who ar. anxious to crowd up to the trough and know that there is no chance until the goy- euu-Up business is disposed ot
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

Gra, Britain will. starting with today, hc m ..c midst of the most serious labor troubles u thc history of the nation Pac- ucaI.r an labor will go on strike and the fate of tac entire nation will hang upon the outcome.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

The oId town lot is again awakening to .ac yc's O. the baseball players and there is every indication that Douglas Island will again have baseball team in the field this season. \ town is not absolutely dead when
 cam show enough pep to support a ball .e.m
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

Babe Ruth failed to make a home run yesterday hu. batod thousand in five times up. The dougs of President Hard- ing and his new cabinet will now take scc- ud place in the minds of the American people.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

Dou-a- youngsters again demonstrated their superiority over tlcrcst of tlc world last Friday night at tac indoor field meet There was nothing t1u but Douglas Island
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

It is our idea of kicking a man when he is down to impose a tax of $500 on Alaska fish traps now. The tax, at that, might be in tuc nature of just a little fine for past m.s,ccds of trap owners.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

There is every indication that Western Alaska will bc overrm with labor this year. Every boa. sailing for that section of the country is oycrcrowdcd with men.
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

With the grand jury having completed its duties, everyone would be perfectly happy if the Territorial Legislature would fold up its tcut
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15

The Federal grand jury has met and ad- iomod The cook at the Federal iail is to -et raise m salary md new ImoIcm m Ou h.r kitchen l.oor
Douglas Island news., 1921-04-15
WELrE sEoEs AND PUlIPs-W8 oaa

supply your needs in Kid, Nuouck, -hoinsldn and Canvas.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-29

Jimmy Aubrey 10 one Of the great
comedians OF the screen whose real
piys,ognomy Is absolutely unlknoun
to the public. There have been
other comedy stars who work il
make-up. but their . numerous
straight" portraits have let in the
public - to what they really look
like in real life.
Jimmy has used make-up's magic
to wipe out any resemblance to Els
real self. A twitching mustache
hides his firm lips, and . vacant
stare replaces the shrewd glance Of
. pair Of keen gray eyes. Jimmy has
done away with himself for the sake
OF his comedy art. His admirers
have asked him to appear in . COM
cdy as his real self. and At some
carly date Jimmy plans to acccde to
their requests. He is now looking
for story that will answer the pur.
pose and enable him to play two
roles. using his real and his comedy
hkenesses. Among the latest Au-
brey two-reel successes are THE
Riot" "The Applicant and 1.-THE
Tourist" Aubrey has the distinc.
ton Of having made the most sue.
eessful snow comedy ever filmed
THE Blizzard" Said one reviewer:
He warns you up with laughter.
then sends you into a shivcr with hts
ice and snow" Jimmy Aubrey was
on the stage both IN England and
the United States before making au-
diences laugh by his screen antics.
His comedy education was received
both in variety and in comic opera.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-29

Geo. P. belong returned to St.
Paul Saturday after spending a
few days on his farm here.
Mrs. Bohlin went to Sandstone
Monday to see the doctor who is
caring for her broken collar
bone.
Quite few Nickersonites at
tended the dance at Holyoke
Saturday evening. They report
a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. LeMay enter
tanned in honor of the Grout
family last Wednesday evening.
All had a good time and enjoyed
the delicious lunch which was
served.
Mrs. Grout, Geraldine and
Thaddeus left for st. Paul, Sun
day morning. as Gerry and Thad
will attend school at the ~
Farm this winter. We are all
sorry to see them go but wish
them success in their school
work.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-29
lava WOMEN SEEK EQUALITY
Movement Toward Emancipation oald
- d Making Roadway In the
Dutch East lndlee.

Women's suffrage movements
have reached the Dutch East Indies,
the colonies whose history and an
cient savagery were chiefly known
to credulous Americans through
circus side-shows, wherein the wild
Man of Borneo" and "rhe Terrible
Dyaks, Ferocious Head-Hunting
Cannibals," drew many dimes while
the crowds waited for the "big tent"
to open.
Head hunting and kindred saw
age pastimes still continue, to some
extent, within the jungles Of these
Dutch islands, but, according to the
Dutch press, most Of the natives are
rapidly adopting modern theories.
In Java, the upper class native
women, under leadership OF Raden
Adjeng Kartini, q woman Of high
birth, are reported to be making
rapid strides toward emancipation,
although the Mohammedan custom
of polygamy still prevails. In all
the "Kartini Schools" the girls Of
the upper classes are being taught
occidental theories of equality with
the men. Dutch correspondents say
the progress Of the movement is nee
essarily slow. but appears TO be GER
tain Of ultimate success.--Brooklyn
Eagle.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-09-29


THE cornerstone Of the home Of
i this wonderful collection In Man
haitian Square. New York City. which
contains some ten acres Of floor space,
was laid by President Grant In 1877.
The purpose Of this great "curiOs-
ity shop" Is to procure actual spec
linens upon which accurate knowl-
edge of the animals. birds, minerals
and other wonders Of the world are
based and exhibit them for the edifica-
ton Of the public.
A few of the displays which attract
particular attention. the like Of which,
probably does not exist elsewhere. are I:
the largest known meteOrite. brought
from Greenland and weighing 36 tons
an Indian dugout 641x feet long made
from a single tree; section Of a
California tree. 16 feet in diameter
and more than 1900 years old; a
life-size model of 20 foot whale,
probably the largest animal that ever
lived and which probably weighed 20
tons; mounted specimens Of more diff
erent kinds Of birds than you imagine
the world contains a collection Of inn
plements used by prehistoric man,
representing period Of approximate
ly 10000 years; exhibits Of fishes.
including some SO primitive as to
he scaleless; an exhibit Of snakes that
gives you the creeps; an intensely
interesting exhibit showing how dis
ease Is transmitted by insects. and
a library of some 10000 volumes on
natural history, travel and anthropol-
ogy.